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15E082000 Oct 6, 2015 STEERING

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-...

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Dec 28, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 103,467 mi

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Dec 28, 2019 Electrical System Fire 103,467 mi

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Dec 28, 2019 Exterior Lighting Fire 103,467 mi

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Dec 28, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 103,467 mi

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Dec 28, 2019 Electrical System Fire 103,467 mi

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Dec 28, 2019 Exterior Lighting Fire 103,467 mi

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Jun 11, 2019 Air Bags 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE M...

Jun 11, 2019 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE M...

Jun 11, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE M...

Jun 11, 2019 Air Bags 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE M...

Jun 11, 2019 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE M...

Jun 11, 2019 Steering 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE M...

Aug 22, 2018 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE IDLING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED...

Aug 22, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE IDLING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED...

Aug 22, 2018 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE IDLING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED...

Aug 22, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE IDLING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED...

May 3, 2018 Service Brakes 2,010 mi

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

May 3, 2018 Engine 2,010 mi

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

May 3, 2018 Wheels 2,010 mi

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

May 3, 2018 Service Brakes 2,010 mi

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

May 3, 2018 Engine 2,010 mi

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

May 3, 2018 Wheels 2,010 mi

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

Nov 18, 2014 Air Bags 80,000 mi

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Air Bags 80,000 mi

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Jul 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting Crash 217,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE WENT OFF AT NIGHT COMPLETELY 4 TIMES AND BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE AT 4AM WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS MARKER LIGHTS AND EVERYLIGHT EXCEPT TAIL LIGHTS WENT OFF. I RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH AND BACK ON. I REACHED FOR THE BLINKERS WHICH WORKED AND ...

Jul 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting Crash 217,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE WENT OFF AT NIGHT COMPLETELY 4 TIMES AND BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE AT 4AM WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS MARKER LIGHTS AND EVERYLIGHT EXCEPT TAIL LIGHTS WENT OFF. I RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH AND BACK ON. I REACHED FOR THE BLINKERS WHICH WORKED AND ...

Jun 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND ALSO DETECTED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE AREA OF THE CRUISE CON...

Jun 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND ALSO DETECTED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE AREA OF THE CRUISE CON...

Mar 11, 2013 Engine Fire 104,000 mi

[XXX] DROVE [XXX] 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR DAY AND ARRIVED HOME BETWEEN 5:00 TO 5:30 P.M. ON 3/4/13. [XXX] PULLED LINCOLN INTO GARAGE NEXT TO [XXX] 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD. [XXX] PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY OUTSIDE GARAGE DOOR BEHIND TOWN CAR WITH OUR MINIVAN AND WENT INTO GARAGE TO PUT SOME THINGS AWAY. [X...

Mar 11, 2013 Engine Fire 104,000 mi

[XXX] DROVE [XXX] 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR DAY AND ARRIVED HOME BETWEEN 5:00 TO 5:30 P.M. ON 3/4/13. [XXX] PULLED LINCOLN INTO GARAGE NEXT TO [XXX] 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD. [XXX] PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY OUTSIDE GARAGE DOOR BEHIND TOWN CAR WITH OUR MINIVAN AND WENT INTO GARAGE TO PUT SOME THINGS AWAY. [X...

Dec 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT. A RECALL (RECALL 95V06300) TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS ISSUED. BECAUSE OF A TIME LAPSE, THE MA...

Dec 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT. A RECALL (RECALL 95V06300) TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS ISSUED. BECAUSE OF A TIME LAPSE, THE MA...

Dec 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT. A RECALL (RECALL 95V06300) TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS ISSUED. BECAUSE OF A TIME LAPSE, THE MA...

Dec 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT. A RECALL (RECALL 95V06300) TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS ISSUED. BECAUSE OF A TIME LAPSE, THE MA...

Jul 11, 2011 Visibility

COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS SUMMARY: COMSUMER COMPLAINING THAT POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO CABLE LINES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO TRACKS BROKE. BOTH WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN TWO MONTH APART, I ALREADY REPLACED THE DR...

Jul 11, 2011 Visibility

COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS SUMMARY: COMSUMER COMPLAINING THAT POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO CABLE LINES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO TRACKS BROKE. BOTH WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN TWO MONTH APART, I ALREADY REPLACED THE DR...

Feb 24, 2011 Air Bags 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON WHETHER THERE WAS A FRONT PASSENGER SEATED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBL...

Feb 24, 2011 Seat Belts 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON WHETHER THERE WAS A FRONT PASSENGER SEATED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBL...

Feb 24, 2011 Air Bags 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON WHETHER THERE WAS A FRONT PASSENGER SEATED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBL...

Feb 24, 2011 Seat Belts 77,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON WHETHER THERE WAS A FRONT PASSENGER SEATED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBL...

Jan 17, 2011 Electrical System

TOOK MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR IN FOR RECALL AND IT WAS NOT PERFORMED AS STATED IN THE RECALL... A FUSED WIRING HARNESS WAS NOT INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. *TR

Jan 17, 2011 Electrical System

TOOK MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR IN FOR RECALL AND IT WAS NOT PERFORMED AS STATED IN THE RECALL... A FUSED WIRING HARNESS WAS NOT INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. *TR

Jun 5, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. I WAS DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR JUST FELL TO THE GROUND. THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT IT ONLY COVERS LIMO, ...

Jun 5, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. I WAS DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR JUST FELL TO THE GROUND. THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT IT ONLY COVERS LIMO, ...

Jun 5, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. I WAS DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR JUST FELL TO THE GROUND. THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT IT ONLY COVERS LIMO, ...

Jun 5, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. I WAS DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR JUST FELL TO THE GROUND. THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS, BUT IT ONLY COVERS LIMO, ...

Jan 21, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE SURGED AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. T...

Jan 21, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 155,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE SURGED AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. T...

Jan 15, 2009 Suspension 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHENEVER THE CONTACT REDUCED THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO TURN, HE WOULD HEAR A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGES, BUT THE ...

Jan 15, 2009 Suspension 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHENEVER THE CONTACT REDUCED THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO TURN, HE WOULD HEAR A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGES, BUT THE ...

Jul 24, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN 2003 WHICH KILLED HIS FATHER. FORD SENT HIS DECEASED FATHER A RECALL IN 2007 FOR THIS ISSUE. *KB

Jul 24, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD IN 2003 WHICH KILLED HIS FATHER. FORD SENT HIS DECEASED FATHER A RECALL IN 2007 FOR THIS ISSUE. *KB

Jul 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, ALTHOUGH HER FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AFTER CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL AND THREE PE...

Jul 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, ALTHOUGH HER FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AFTER CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL AND THREE PE...

Jul 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, ALTHOUGH HER FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AFTER CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL AND THREE PE...

Jul 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 127,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS, ALTHOUGH HER FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AFTER CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL AND THREE PE...

Mar 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR KEEPS HEATING UP. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAR IS HEATING UP VERY BADLY. HE STATES THAT THE DEALER CAN'T GET HIM IN UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY. HE SAYS HE IS SCARED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *KB

Mar 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR KEEPS HEATING UP. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAR IS HEATING UP VERY BADLY. HE STATES THAT THE DEALER CAN'T GET HIM IN UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY. HE SAYS HE IS SCARED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *KB

Mar 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND THEN PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,00...

Mar 6, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND THEN PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,00...

Mar 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. IN MARCH OF 2008, SHE RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER STATING THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MONTHS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE ...

Mar 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. IN MARCH OF 2008, SHE RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER STATING THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MONTHS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE ...

Feb 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FORD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT OR NINE TIMES SINCE THEN AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ...

Feb 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FORD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT OR NINE TIMES SINCE THEN AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ...

Feb 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FORD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT OR NINE TIMES SINCE THEN AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ...

Feb 14, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FORD VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT OR NINE TIMES SINCE THEN AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ...

Feb 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. FORD HAS STATED EACH MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THERE HAD BEEN NO...

Feb 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. FORD HAS STATED EACH MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THERE HAD BEEN NO...

Jan 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V366000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 172,000. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE CONTAC...

Jan 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V366000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 172,000. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE CONTAC...

Dec 31, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 134,000 mi

MANUFACTURE RECALL ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND MODELS OF MERCURY AND FORD MODELS IN AUGUST 2007 PERTAINING TO FIRE HAZARD IN WIRING HARNESS IF CRUISE CONTROL WAS USED. QUICK FIX WAS TO DISABLE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS DONE. NEW HARNESS WAS TO BE AVAILABLE MID OCTOBER ACCORDING TO DEALER. NEW DATE WAS S...

Dec 31, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 134,000 mi

MANUFACTURE RECALL ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND MODELS OF MERCURY AND FORD MODELS IN AUGUST 2007 PERTAINING TO FIRE HAZARD IN WIRING HARNESS IF CRUISE CONTROL WAS USED. QUICK FIX WAS TO DISABLE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS DONE. NEW HARNESS WAS TO BE AVAILABLE MID OCTOBER ACCORDING TO DEALER. NEW DATE WAS S...

Dec 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL RE. SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION (SCDS) LACK OF TIMELY CORRECTION AFTER DISCONNECT - FIRST DISCONNECT SERVICE 11/SEP /2007 - NO REPLACEMENT TO DATE 12/DEC/2007. *TR

Dec 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL RE. SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION (SCDS) LACK OF TIMELY CORRECTION AFTER DISCONNECT - FIRST DISCONNECT SERVICE 11/SEP /2007 - NO REPLACEMENT TO DATE 12/DEC/2007. *TR

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS TAKING TOO LONG TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAI...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS TAKING TOO LONG TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAI...

Nov 15, 2007 Trailer Hitches Crash

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS TOWING A CAR AND IT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PULLED BY A Z WHEEL DOLLY WITH THE 2 REAR TIRES ON THE GROUND AND THE FRONT 2 TIRES SUSPENDED. THE LINCOLN WHICH WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE EXPLORER BEING PULLED BECAME SEPARAT...

Nov 15, 2007 Trailer Hitches Crash

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS TOWING A CAR AND IT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PULLED BY A Z WHEEL DOLLY WITH THE 2 REAR TIRES ON THE GROUND AND THE FRONT 2 TIRES SUSPENDED. THE LINCOLN WHICH WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THE EXPLORER BEING PULLED BECAME SEPARAT...

Nov 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY OF 2008. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WAIT TIME FOR THE REPAIR W...

Nov 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY OF 2008. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WAIT TIME FOR THE REPAIR W...

Sep 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OR GREATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE BY TWENTY FEET. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A...

Sep 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OR GREATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE BY TWENTY FEET. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A...

Sep 12, 2007 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SNAP COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER LOWER CONTROL ARM S...

Sep 12, 2007 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SNAP COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER LOWER CONTROL ARM S...

Sep 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,000 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK: ALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS OWNER LETTER 95S12 WHEN I TOOK IT TO HIDY FORD DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD IT DOES NOT APPLY. HOWEVER, I HAVE GAS VAPORS AND LEAKS ALL THE TIME. *JB *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07 THE CONSUMER STATED THERE APPEARED TO BE A LEAK COMING FROM T...

Sep 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,000 mi

FUEL FILLER NECK: ALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS OWNER LETTER 95S12 WHEN I TOOK IT TO HIDY FORD DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD IT DOES NOT APPLY. HOWEVER, I HAVE GAS VAPORS AND LEAKS ALL THE TIME. *JB *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07 THE CONSUMER STATED THERE APPEARED TO BE A LEAK COMING FROM T...

Sep 7, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE TEN SECONDS LATER, IT CAUGHT FIRE. HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH A GARDEN HOSE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE PURCHASE ...

Sep 7, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE TEN SECONDS LATER, IT CAUGHT FIRE. HE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH A GARDEN HOSE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE PURCHASE ...

Jul 31, 2007 Steering

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FORD RECALL CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT ANY RECALL AND WANTS A RESPONSE**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL AND THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RETRIEVED ...

Jul 31, 2007 Steering

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FORD RECALL CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT ANY RECALL AND WANTS A RESPONSE**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL AND THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOT A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE RETRIEVED ...

Oct 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Power Train

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Electrical System

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Suspension

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Visibility

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Suspension

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Power Train

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Electrical System

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Suspension

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Visibility

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Exterior Lighting

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Oct 2, 2006 Suspension

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AIR SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, IDLER AND PITMAN ARM WERE ALL REPLACED BEFORE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, WHICH HAD BEEN SERVICED PREVIOUSLY, HAD ILLUMINATED AGAIN. T...

Aug 14, 2006 Suspension 180,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED OFF OF THE BALL JOINT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS ERRATIC AT TIMES. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2006 Steering 180,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED OFF OF THE BALL JOINT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS ERRATIC AT TIMES. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED OFF OF THE BALL JOINT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS ERRATIC AT TIMES. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2006 Suspension 180,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED OFF OF THE BALL JOINT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS ERRATIC AT TIMES. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2006 Steering 180,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED OFF OF THE BALL JOINT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS ERRATIC AT TIMES. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED OFF OF THE BALL JOINT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WAS ERRATIC AT TIMES. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE ...

Jul 28, 2006 Suspension 177,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT ON MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR BROKE AND CAUSED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. NO ONE WAS INJURED ONLY BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT I WAS TRAVELING UNDER 15 MPH. WHEN THE BALL JOINT FAILED THE CAR CAME TO AN IMMEDIATE ...

Jul 28, 2006 Suspension 177,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT ON MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR BROKE AND CAUSED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. NO ONE WAS INJURED ONLY BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT I WAS TRAVELING UNDER 15 MPH. WHEN THE BALL JOINT FAILED THE CAR CAME TO AN IMMEDIATE ...

Feb 20, 2006 Suspension 151,628 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED--THE BALL SEPARATED FROM THE SOCKET. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR SIMILAR VEHICLES NHTSA:98V322000 AND NHTSA:96V135000 SINCE THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME BALL JOINTS IT OUGHT TO INCLUDED WITHIN THESE RECALLS--BUT IT IS NOT--WHY? OR CAN IT BE INCLUDED WITHIN THESE REC...

Feb 20, 2006 Steering 151,628 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED--THE BALL SEPARATED FROM THE SOCKET. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR SIMILAR VEHICLES NHTSA:98V322000 AND NHTSA:96V135000 SINCE THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME BALL JOINTS IT OUGHT TO INCLUDED WITHIN THESE RECALLS--BUT IT IS NOT--WHY? OR CAN IT BE INCLUDED WITHIN THESE REC...

Feb 20, 2006 Suspension 151,628 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED--THE BALL SEPARATED FROM THE SOCKET. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR SIMILAR VEHICLES NHTSA:98V322000 AND NHTSA:96V135000 SINCE THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME BALL JOINTS IT OUGHT TO INCLUDED WITHIN THESE RECALLS--BUT IT IS NOT--WHY? OR CAN IT BE INCLUDED WITHIN THESE REC...

Feb 20, 2006 Steering 151,628 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED--THE BALL SEPARATED FROM THE SOCKET. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR SIMILAR VEHICLES NHTSA:98V322000 AND NHTSA:96V135000 SINCE THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME BALL JOINTS IT OUGHT TO INCLUDED WITHIN THESE RECALLS--BUT IT IS NOT--WHY? OR CAN IT BE INCLUDED WITHIN THESE REC...

Feb 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

I OWN A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ON JANUARY 30, 2006 I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT, DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, USING CRUISE CONTROL. AS TRAFFIC CHANGED LANES, I TAPPED MY BRAKES TO MANEUVER, BUT THE CRUISE C...

Feb 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

I OWN A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ON JANUARY 30, 2006 I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT, DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, USING CRUISE CONTROL. AS TRAFFIC CHANGED LANES, I TAPPED MY BRAKES TO MANEUVER, BUT THE CRUISE C...

Nov 29, 2005 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V009000 CONCERNING THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH .THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE REPAIRS OF WILL BE DONE AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK

Nov 29, 2005 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V009000 CONCERNING THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMER SWITCH .THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE REPAIRS OF WILL BE DONE AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK

Oct 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting 86,000 mi

DAD: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ALIGNED IMPROPERLY. ONE CANNOT SEE THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD. IT DOES NOT REFLECT THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD. WHEN DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM, THE DRIVER BECOMES BLIND VERY QUICKLY AND CANNOT SEE A THING IN FOG. *AK *JB

Oct 6, 2005 Exterior Lighting 86,000 mi

DAD: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ALIGNED IMPROPERLY. ONE CANNOT SEE THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD. IT DOES NOT REFLECT THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD. WHEN DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM, THE DRIVER BECOMES BLIND VERY QUICKLY AND CANNOT SEE A THING IN FOG. *AK *JB

Sep 26, 2005 Suspension 75,000 mi

DT: THE FRONT BALL JOINT FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING ON MARCH 16, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT THAT FELL OFF. JUST A WEEK BEFORE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN INSPECTED, AND THERE WAS NO...

Sep 26, 2005 Suspension 75,000 mi

DT: THE FRONT BALL JOINT FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING ON MARCH 16, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT THAT FELL OFF. JUST A WEEK BEFORE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN INSPECTED, AND THERE WAS NO...

Mar 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRES CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE MARSHALL CONDUCTED THE INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, BUT ...

Mar 17, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRES CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE MARSHALL CONDUCTED THE INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, BUT ...

Mar 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRES CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE MARSHALL CONDUCTED THE INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, BUT ...

Mar 17, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 60,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRES CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE MARSHALL CONDUCTED THE INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, BUT ...

Sep 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE AT LOW SPEED OF 20 MPH OR LESS, IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMY AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS SENOR MODULE & CLEANED THE ABS SENSOR HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. P...

Sep 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE AT LOW SPEED OF 20 MPH OR LESS, IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMY AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS SENOR MODULE & CLEANED THE ABS SENSOR HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. P...

Jun 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND AS A RESULT THE BRAKES FAILED. *NM *SC *JB

Jun 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND AS A RESULT THE BRAKES FAILED. *NM *SC *JB

Jun 9, 2004 Structure 118,000 mi

THE FRONT DOOR HINGES WERE SAGGING. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AFTERMARKET REPAIR SHOP, WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR HINGES WERRE DEFECTIVE, AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Structure 118,000 mi

THE FRONT DOOR HINGES WERE SAGGING. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AFTERMARKET REPAIR SHOP, WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR HINGES WERRE DEFECTIVE, AND CAUSED THE DOOR TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *AK

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 108,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER FELT THAT THE PLASTIC FOR THE HORN ASSEMBLY WAS TOO HARD, AND HE WAS SUFFERING FROM CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME BECAUSE OF THE HORN STRUCTURE.*AK PLASTIC FOR HORN ASSEMBLY WAS TOO HARD TO PRESS. IT'S ON THE CONSUMER'S LEFT THUMB WHERE HE SUFFERS FROM CARPAL TUNNEL...

May 11, 2004 Electrical System 108,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER FELT THAT THE PLASTIC FOR THE HORN ASSEMBLY WAS TOO HARD, AND HE WAS SUFFERING FROM CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME BECAUSE OF THE HORN STRUCTURE.*AK PLASTIC FOR HORN ASSEMBLY WAS TOO HARD TO PRESS. IT'S ON THE CONSUMER'S LEFT THUMB WHERE HE SUFFERS FROM CARPAL TUNNEL...

Mar 11, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 142,000 mi

AFTER A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLOCKED. THIS CAUSE THE CHILD TO BE THROWN TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHILD SUFFERED MINOR HIP INJURES. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A...

Mar 11, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 142,000 mi

AFTER A VEHICLE COLLISION, THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLOCKED. THIS CAUSE THE CHILD TO BE THROWN TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHILD SUFFERED MINOR HIP INJURES. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A...

Dec 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT ON THE LIST.*AK THE BRAKE LINES ON BOTH SIDE FAILED AT THE SAME TIME DUE ...

Dec 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT ON THE LIST.*AK THE BRAKE LINES ON BOTH SIDE FAILED AT THE SAME TIME DUE ...

Dec 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS ARE DISCOLLORED, AND OPAQUE, THAT THEEIR EFFECTIVENESS IS SEVERELY DIMINISHED. I JUST THINK SUCH COMPONENTS SHOULD HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE.*AK

Dec 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENS ARE DISCOLLORED, AND OPAQUE, THAT THEEIR EFFECTIVENESS IS SEVERELY DIMINISHED. I JUST THINK SUCH COMPONENTS SHOULD HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE.*AK

Oct 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ABS FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS BRAKING WHEN THE PEDAL PUSHED BACK AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAD VARIOUS BRAKE COMPONENTS REPLACED BUT THE SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FAIL. *AK *CB *NLM *TS *JB

Oct 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ABS FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS BRAKING WHEN THE PEDAL PUSHED BACK AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAD VARIOUS BRAKE COMPONENTS REPLACED BUT THE SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FAIL. *AK *CB *NLM *TS *JB

Oct 3, 2003 Suspension 209,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE BALL JOINT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE WHICH CAUSED THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE TO THE GROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Suspension 209,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE BALL JOINT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE WHICH CAUSED THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE TO THE GROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *NLM

Aug 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 157,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HIT A FENCE, WENT AIRBORNE AND THEN HIT A TREE. *AK *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 157,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HIT A FENCE, WENT AIRBORNE AND THEN HIT A TREE. *AK *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. *NLM CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A NEARBY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED IN THE PLASTIC PART OF THE MANIFOLD. THE R...

Aug 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. *NLM CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A NEARBY MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED IN THE PLASTIC PART OF THE MANIFOLD. THE R...

Jul 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE LINE IS RUSTED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Tires 121,000 mi

I HAD A SET OF FIRESTONE FR575,215/70R15,97SMTS TIRES ON MY TOWN CAR,3 OF THE 4 WERE REPLACED DUE TO TREAD OR CORD SEPERATION WHICH CAUSED VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE CAR AROUND TOWN. WHILE WE WERE ON A OUT OF TOWN TRIP THE ONE THAT WAS ON THE RIGHT FRONT STARTED SHAKING THEN ALL OF THE TREAD 100% CAME O...

Jul 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE LINE IS RUSTED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Tires 121,000 mi

I HAD A SET OF FIRESTONE FR575,215/70R15,97SMTS TIRES ON MY TOWN CAR,3 OF THE 4 WERE REPLACED DUE TO TREAD OR CORD SEPERATION WHICH CAUSED VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE CAR AROUND TOWN. WHILE WE WERE ON A OUT OF TOWN TRIP THE ONE THAT WAS ON THE RIGHT FRONT STARTED SHAKING THEN ALL OF THE TREAD 100% CAME O...

Jul 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

FAULTY BRAKE LINES, RUSTED SECTIONS, LEAKING LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE DRIVING. I CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES, I FOUND THE 2 BRAKE LINES GOING TO THE REAR OF THE CAR SEVERELY RUSTED, LEAKING SECTIONS. (PHOTO ENCLOSED) A LINE ADJACENT TO THE BRAKE LINES LOOKS NEW, NO RUST AT ALL! EVERYTHING ELSE UNDER THE...

Jul 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

FAULTY BRAKE LINES, RUSTED SECTIONS, LEAKING LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE DRIVING. I CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES, I FOUND THE 2 BRAKE LINES GOING TO THE REAR OF THE CAR SEVERELY RUSTED, LEAKING SECTIONS. (PHOTO ENCLOSED) A LINE ADJACENT TO THE BRAKE LINES LOOKS NEW, NO RUST AT ALL! EVERYTHING ELSE UNDER THE...

Jul 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 138,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,134 mi

THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE, AND THERE WAS STILL A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM NOT WORKING EFFECTIVELY. *JB ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED ON COVERING THE REPAIRS. *SCC REFERENC...

Apr 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,134 mi

THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE, AND THERE WAS STILL A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM NOT WORKING EFFECTIVELY. *JB ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED ON COVERING THE REPAIRS. *SCC REFERENC...

Mar 19, 2003 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE STARTER NOT TO ENGAGE AND THE RADIO NOT TO WORK. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Electrical System

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE STARTER NOT TO ENGAGE AND THE RADIO NOT TO WORK. *JB

Jan 18, 2003 Electrical System 94,804 mi

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, VIN #[XXX]. VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS OCCURRED AT 25 MPH TO 70 MPH AND EVERY WHERE IN BETWEEN. IT HAS STALLED MANY TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEED LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE FAST LANE AND IN HARMS WAY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND TURN THE IGNITION OFF ...

Jan 18, 2003 Electrical System 94,804 mi

1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, VIN #[XXX]. VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS OCCURRED AT 25 MPH TO 70 MPH AND EVERY WHERE IN BETWEEN. IT HAS STALLED MANY TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEED LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE FAST LANE AND IN HARMS WAY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND TURN THE IGNITION OFF ...

Dec 3, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTED FROM THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME UNDRIVEABLE. TS *JB

Dec 3, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DISCONNECTED FROM THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BECOME UNDRIVEABLE. TS *JB

Oct 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED TS

Oct 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR HAD JUST ENOUGH BRAKES TO STOP WITH, I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICE THE GROUND WAS WET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO GREENS AND SHANE MULLINS SAID THE BRAKE LINES HAV...

Oct 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED TS

Oct 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR HAD JUST ENOUGH BRAKES TO STOP WITH, I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICE THE GROUND WAS WET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO GREENS AND SHANE MULLINS SAID THE BRAKE LINES HAV...

Oct 25, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT AT 75 MPH THE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. CONSUMER FEELS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE MAD IT TO A SAVE STOPPED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTED, BUT IS VERY DANGEROUS SAYS CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT AT 75 MPH THE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. CONSUMER FEELS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE MAD IT TO A SAVE STOPPED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTED, BUT IS VERY DANGEROUS SAYS CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Aug 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING NORMAL BRAKING ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON, AND BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BEGIN TO PULSATE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILLOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING NORMAL BRAKING ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON, AND BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BEGIN TO PULSATE, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILLOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Suspension

FAILED REAR AIR SUSPENSION. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Suspension

FAILED REAR AIR SUSPENSION. *AK

Jul 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS SEPARATED, CAUSING FRONT END TO FALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT CONTAINING PLAY.*JB

Jul 15, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS SEPARATED, CAUSING FRONT END TO FALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT CONTAINING PLAY.*JB

Jul 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS SEPARATED, CAUSING FRONT END TO FALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT CONTAINING PLAY.*JB

Jul 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS SEPARATED, CAUSING FRONT END TO FALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT CONTAINING PLAY.*JB

Jul 15, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS SEPARATED, CAUSING FRONT END TO FALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT CONTAINING PLAY.*JB

Jul 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 15MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS SEPARATED, CAUSING FRONT END TO FALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT CONTAINING PLAY.*JB

Jun 14, 2002 Steering

LOOSE PITMAN ARM IS CAUSING RATTLING NOISES, AND STEERING PROBLEMS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Steering

LOOSE PITMAN ARM IS CAUSING RATTLING NOISES, AND STEERING PROBLEMS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS ON OCCASIONS THEY MAKE A CRUNCHING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT ABS NEEDED REPLACING. 2000 MILES LATER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS ON OCCASIONS THEY MAKE A CRUNCHING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT ABS NEEDED REPLACING. 2000 MILES LATER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

10,000 MILES, FORD HAD ME OPERATE THIS AUTO WITHOUT ANTILOCK BRAKES. REPAIRED ORIGINALLY UNDER WARR. 2 DAYS LATER LIGHT BACK ON. DEALER ADVISED US TO BRING THE CAR IN WHEN THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON AGAIN. LIGHT CAME ON MANY TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN FAR FROM LADIN. IT'S A LONG STORY BUT MY SAFETY WAS NEVER T...

Apr 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

10,000 MILES, FORD HAD ME OPERATE THIS AUTO WITHOUT ANTILOCK BRAKES. REPAIRED ORIGINALLY UNDER WARR. 2 DAYS LATER LIGHT BACK ON. DEALER ADVISED US TO BRING THE CAR IN WHEN THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON AGAIN. LIGHT CAME ON MANY TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN FAR FROM LADIN. IT'S A LONG STORY BUT MY SAFETY WAS NEVER T...

Mar 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING, IF THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF FOR 2 MINUTES, AND THEN RESTARTED IT WILL RUN PERFECTLY, VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER A GAS FILLER TUBE WAS INSTALLED, IN OCTOBER 200...

Mar 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING, IF THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF FOR 2 MINUTES, AND THEN RESTARTED IT WILL RUN PERFECTLY, VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER A GAS FILLER TUBE WAS INSTALLED, IN OCTOBER 200...

Mar 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING, IF THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF FOR 2 MINUTES, AND THEN RESTARTED IT WILL RUN PERFECTLY, VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER A GAS FILLER TUBE WAS INSTALLED, IN OCTOBER 200...

Mar 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING, IF THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF FOR 2 MINUTES, AND THEN RESTARTED IT WILL RUN PERFECTLY, VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER A GAS FILLER TUBE WAS INSTALLED, IN OCTOBER 200...

Mar 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED THROUGH BELOW THE DRIVER SEAT AND RUPTURED. THE DRIVER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A TRAFFIC INTERSECTION. REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Mar 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED THROUGH BELOW THE DRIVER SEAT AND RUPTURED. THE DRIVER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A TRAFFIC INTERSECTION. REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A VIBRATION AND HESITATION, ALSO ABS LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED IT IS A SPORADIC PROBLEM, THE SENSOR REPLACEMENT DID NOT HELP.*SLC

Feb 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A VIBRATION AND HESITATION, ALSO ABS LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED IT IS A SPORADIC PROBLEM, THE SENSOR REPLACEMENT DID NOT HELP.*SLC

Jan 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 10MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS $3000.*AK

Jan 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 10MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS $3000.*AK

Dec 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE, THEN, BRAKES WILL RELEASE/ GRAB, GRINDING NOISE WILL GET LOUDER. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 6-8 TIMES, ABS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.*AK DEALER HAS REPLACED MANY PARTS INCLUDING: ABS MODULE, RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT...

Dec 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HVE HAD THIS CAR IN SHOP ON 8 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO REPAIR. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Dec 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE, THEN, BRAKES WILL RELEASE/ GRAB, GRINDING NOISE WILL GET LOUDER. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 6-8 TIMES, ABS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.*AK DEALER HAS REPLACED MANY PARTS INCLUDING: ABS MODULE, RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT...

Dec 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HVE HAD THIS CAR IN SHOP ON 8 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TO REPAIR. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Oct 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A SOLID METAL BRAKE LINE WAS BEING RUBBED BY FRONT CONTROL, AND LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID. ALSO, DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER WAS REPAIRING VEHICLE.*AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Oct 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

A SOLID METAL BRAKE LINE WAS BEING RUBBED BY FRONT CONTROL, AND LOST ALL BRAKE FLUID. ALSO, DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER WAS REPAIRING VEHICLE.*AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN LEFT FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN AND STEERING WAS ERRATIC. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT LEFT BALL JOINT SEPARATED. CONSUMER ATTACHED SAFETY RECALL 98S37 FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT...

Oct 1, 2001 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN LEFT FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN AND STEERING WAS ERRATIC. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT LEFT BALL JOINT SEPARATED. CONSUMER ATTACHED SAFETY RECALL 98S37 FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT...

Sep 29, 2001 Visibility

WHILE OUT OF TOWN IN A RAINSTORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. IT CAUSED VERY HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITION SINCE WE COULD NOT SEE OUT FRONT WINDSHIELD AND WERE FORCED TO DRIVE LOOKING OUT SIDE WINDOWS DURING DRIVING RAINSTORM. WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY WE MADE IT TO OUR DESTINATION. NEEDS TO BE CHECKE...

Sep 29, 2001 Visibility

WHILE OUT OF TOWN IN A RAINSTORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. IT CAUSED VERY HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITION SINCE WE COULD NOT SEE OUT FRONT WINDSHIELD AND WERE FORCED TO DRIVE LOOKING OUT SIDE WINDOWS DURING DRIVING RAINSTORM. WITH MUCH DIFFICULTY WE MADE IT TO OUR DESTINATION. NEEDS TO BE CHECKE...

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON RIGHT AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE DIAGNOSIS BY THE DEALER WAS WRONG AND SHOULD BE REPEATED. *YH

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON RIGHT AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE DIAGNOSIS BY THE DEALER WAS WRONG AND SHOULD BE REPEATED. *YH

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON RIGHT AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE DIAGNOSIS BY THE DEALER WAS WRONG AND SHOULD BE REPEATED. *YH

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON RIGHT AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE DIAGNOSIS BY THE DEALER WAS WRONG AND SHOULD BE REPEATED. *YH

Aug 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT ANY SPEED 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. TAKEN TO DEALER TWO TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. NOW THAT WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED DEALER FOUND VACUUM CONTROL VALVE TO BE THE PROBLEM, AT A COST OF ALMOST $ 600.00

Aug 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT ANY SPEED 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. TAKEN TO DEALER TWO TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. NOW THAT WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED DEALER FOUND VACUUM CONTROL VALVE TO BE THE PROBLEM, AT A COST OF ALMOST $ 600.00

Jul 22, 2001 Suspension

TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON FREEWAY THE CAR BEGAN TO WANDER WITHOUT STEERING WHEEL INPUT--THE STEERING WHEEL HAD ONE INCH FREE PLAY FROM EITHER SIDE OF CENTER. HAD CAR PUT ON RACK--CHECKED FRONT END (NOTHING ABNORMAL FOUND), BUT WITH WHEELS ON GROUND THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE MOVED ONE INCH IN EITHER DI...

Jul 22, 2001 Suspension

TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON FREEWAY THE CAR BEGAN TO WANDER WITHOUT STEERING WHEEL INPUT--THE STEERING WHEEL HAD ONE INCH FREE PLAY FROM EITHER SIDE OF CENTER. HAD CAR PUT ON RACK--CHECKED FRONT END (NOTHING ABNORMAL FOUND), BUT WITH WHEELS ON GROUND THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE MOVED ONE INCH IN EITHER DI...

May 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 58MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS KNOCKED SIDEWAYS TOWARDS DOOR IN VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK *JB

May 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 58MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS KNOCKED SIDEWAYS TOWARDS DOOR IN VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK *JB

May 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER BRAKES WERE SERVICED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MILD VIBRATION WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS ON A RANDOM BASIS. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. *AK MECHANICE INSPECTED BRAKES AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS, CONSUMER IS GOING TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *SL...

May 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER BRAKES WERE SERVICED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MILD VIBRATION WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS ON A RANDOM BASIS. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. *AK MECHANICE INSPECTED BRAKES AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS, CONSUMER IS GOING TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *SL...

May 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER BRAKES WERE SERVICED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MILD VIBRATION WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS ON A RANDOM BASIS. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. *AK MECHANICE INSPECTED BRAKES AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS, CONSUMER IS GOING TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *SL...

May 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER BRAKES WERE SERVICED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MILD VIBRATION WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS ON A RANDOM BASIS. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. *AK MECHANICE INSPECTED BRAKES AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS, CONSUMER IS GOING TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *SL...

Apr 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED ON 3 OCCASIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

Apr 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AND POWER RELAY FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

Apr 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED ON 3 OCCASIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

Apr 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AND POWER RELAY FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Suspension

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGH SPEED FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Suspension

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGH SPEED FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Feb 15, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, IF A BUMP IS HIT VEHICLE, IT WILL VEER TO RIGHT FOR A SECOND BEFORE RETURNING TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. DEALAR HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, IF A BUMP IS HIT VEHICLE, IT WILL VEER TO RIGHT FOR A SECOND BEFORE RETURNING TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. DEALAR HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP OR SOME WHEELS LOCK UP ON LOOSE SURFACE. YESTERDAY WITH ONE WHEEL ON GRAVEL AND ONE ON LEAVES, WHEEL ON LEAVED LOCKED UP AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HIT LARGE TREE.THIS IS NOT FIRST TIME BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP, FIRST TIME I SLED OFF DRIVEWAY INTO DITCH, REPORTED THAT TO DEALER AND THEY JUS...

Dec 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP OR SOME WHEELS LOCK UP ON LOOSE SURFACE. YESTERDAY WITH ONE WHEEL ON GRAVEL AND ONE ON LEAVES, WHEEL ON LEAVED LOCKED UP AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HIT LARGE TREE.THIS IS NOT FIRST TIME BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP, FIRST TIME I SLED OFF DRIVEWAY INTO DITCH, REPORTED THAT TO DEALER AND THEY JUS...

Nov 15, 2000 Steering

PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE STEERING FOR THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. *SLC

Nov 15, 2000 Steering

PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE STEERING FOR THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. *SLC

Oct 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BRAKE PEDAL HAS WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE BRAKING, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, VEHICLE SHOOK AND A LOUD SUCKING NOISE WAS HEARD, DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND DEA...

Oct 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BRAKE PEDAL HAS WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE BRAKING, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, VEHICLE SHOOK AND A LOUD SUCKING NOISE WAS HEARD, DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND DEA...

Oct 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BRAKE PEDAL HAS WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE BRAKING, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, VEHICLE SHOOK AND A LOUD SUCKING NOISE WAS HEARD, DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND DEA...

Oct 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, BRAKE PEDAL HAS WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE BRAKING, CONSUMER HAS HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, VEHICLE SHOOK AND A LOUD SUCKING NOISE WAS HEARD, DEALER HAS REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND DEA...

Sep 27, 2000 Steering

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED AT THIS TIME SO THE EXACT FAILURE IS UNCERTAIN. THIS FAILURE APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO FAILURES EXPERIENCED BY 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCARS WHICH WERE IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA: 96V135000 AND NHTSA...

Sep 27, 2000 Steering

THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP BUT HAS NOT BEEN CHECKED AT THIS TIME SO THE EXACT FAILURE IS UNCERTAIN. THIS FAILURE APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO FAILURES EXPERIENCED BY 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCARS WHICH WERE IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA: 96V135000 AND NHTSA...

Aug 27, 2000 Suspension

98 V 322 000/LOWER CONTROL ARM: WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FELL TO THE GROUND; VEHICLE TOW TO DEALER AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT COVER UNDER MFR'S RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:

Aug 27, 2000 Suspension

98 V 322 000/LOWER CONTROL ARM: WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FELL TO THE GROUND; VEHICLE TOW TO DEALER AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT COVER UNDER MFR'S RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:

Aug 9, 2000 Power Train

HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER REPORTED FAILURES TO THE TORQUE CONVERTOR ASSEMBLY

Aug 9, 2000 Power Train

HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER REPORTED FAILURES TO THE TORQUE CONVERTOR ASSEMBLY

May 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WAS ENABLED ON DRY ROAD AND CAUSED THE CARS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO BRAKE USING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MADE THE CAR TAKE A LONGER TIME TO STOP. THIS PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE INTEMITANT AS THE POWER BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD OPERA...

May 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WAS ENABLED ON DRY ROAD AND CAUSED THE CARS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO BRAKE USING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MADE THE CAR TAKE A LONGER TIME TO STOP. THIS PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE INTEMITANT AS THE POWER BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD OPERA...

Apr 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE/ PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT FULLY INFLATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE/ PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT FULLY INFLATE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER TOWN CAR OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM..WHEN PURCHASED BRAKE WORK HAD TO BE DONE BECAUSE OF PULSATION THAT WAS AT 24,000 MILES, AGAIN 5/30/97 MACHINED FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, REPL REAR CALIPERS AND PADS,6/11/97 REPLACE FRONT R...

Mar 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER TOWN CAR OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM..WHEN PURCHASED BRAKE WORK HAD TO BE DONE BECAUSE OF PULSATION THAT WAS AT 24,000 MILES, AGAIN 5/30/97 MACHINED FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, REPL REAR CALIPERS AND PADS,6/11/97 REPLACE FRONT R...

Dec 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO DEFECTIVE IAC VALVE, BRAKES BURNED OUT DUE TO FAILURE AND PCM HAD TO BE REPROGRAMED. MJS

Nov 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO DEFECTIVE IAC VALVE, BRAKES BURNED OUT DUE TO FAILURE AND PCM HAD TO BE REPROGRAMED. MJS

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. WHEN LIGHTING MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT THE MODULE WAS A REMANUFACTURED UNIT. FOMOCO CLAIMS THAT NO WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. DIRECTIONAL AND FLAHER LIGHTS STILL FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.LOCAL DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN C...

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. WHEN LIGHTING MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT THE MODULE WAS A REMANUFACTURED UNIT. FOMOCO CLAIMS THAT NO WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. DIRECTIONAL AND FLAHER LIGHTS STILL FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.LOCAL DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN C...

Oct 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

POWER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. WHEN LIGHTING MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT THE MODULE WAS A REMANUFACTURED UNIT. FOMOCO CLAIMS THAT NO WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. DIRECTIONAL AND FLAHER LIGHTS STILL FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.LOCAL DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN C...

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. WHEN LIGHTING MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT THE MODULE WAS A REMANUFACTURED UNIT. FOMOCO CLAIMS THAT NO WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. DIRECTIONAL AND FLAHER LIGHTS STILL FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.LOCAL DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN C...

Oct 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. WHEN LIGHTING MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT THE MODULE WAS A REMANUFACTURED UNIT. FOMOCO CLAIMS THAT NO WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. DIRECTIONAL AND FLAHER LIGHTS STILL FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.LOCAL DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN C...

Oct 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

POWER BOOSTER WAS REPLACED DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. WHEN LIGHTING MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT THE MODULE WAS A REMANUFACTURED UNIT. FOMOCO CLAIMS THAT NO WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. DIRECTIONAL AND FLAHER LIGHTS STILL FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY.LOCAL DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN C...

Jun 16, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, BOTTOM PART OF THE 'A' FRAME FELL TO THE GROUND, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. DEALER SAID 'A' FRAME JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SB

Jun 16, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, BOTTOM PART OF THE 'A' FRAME FELL TO THE GROUND, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. DEALER SAID 'A' FRAME JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SB

Jun 16, 1999 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, BOTTOM PART OF THE 'A' FRAME FELL TO THE GROUND, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. DEALER SAID 'A' FRAME JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SB

Jun 16, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, BOTTOM PART OF THE 'A' FRAME FELL TO THE GROUND, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. DEALER SAID 'A' FRAME JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SB

Jun 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND A FIRE STARTED WIHTIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS BURNED UP. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jun 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND A FIRE STARTED WIHTIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS BURNED UP. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jun 4, 1999 Exterior Lighting

IF VEHICLE IS PARKED IN THE SUN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND INTERIOR GETS VERY HOT, TURN SIGNALS WON'T WORK PROPERLY UNTIL THE INTERIOR HAS COOLED OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Exterior Lighting

IF VEHICLE IS PARKED IN THE SUN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND INTERIOR GETS VERY HOT, TURN SIGNALS WON'T WORK PROPERLY UNTIL THE INTERIOR HAS COOLED OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE STRAIGHT TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED BRAKES ALTHOUGH RECENTLY VEHICLE HAD NEW BRAKES INSTALLED. *AK

May 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE STRAIGHT TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED BRAKES ALTHOUGH RECENTLY VEHICLE HAD NEW BRAKES INSTALLED. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE WHICH IS CORRODED UNDEREATH THE VEHICLE WHICH HOLDS THE MOTOR MOUNTS. ALSO AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE IS JERKING. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Power Train

THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE WHICH IS CORRODED UNDEREATH THE VEHICLE WHICH HOLDS THE MOTOR MOUNTS. ALSO AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE IS JERKING. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE WHICH IS CORRODED UNDEREATH THE VEHICLE WHICH HOLDS THE MOTOR MOUNTS. ALSO AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE IS JERKING. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Power Train

THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE WHICH IS CORRODED UNDEREATH THE VEHICLE WHICH HOLDS THE MOTOR MOUNTS. ALSO AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE IS JERKING. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING BRAKE DIFFICULTIES RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPAIR MADE PRIOR HOWEVER RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING BRAKE DIFFICULTIES RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPAIR MADE PRIOR HOWEVER RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

EXPERIENCING BRAKE DIFFICULTIES RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPAIR MADE PRIOR HOWEVER RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

EXPERIENCING BRAKE DIFFICULTIES RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPAIR MADE PRIOR HOWEVER RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING BRAKE DIFFICULTIES RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPAIR MADE PRIOR HOWEVER RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING BRAKE DIFFICULTIES RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPAIR MADE PRIOR HOWEVER RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

EXPERIENCING BRAKE DIFFICULTIES RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPAIR MADE PRIOR HOWEVER RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

EXPERIENCING BRAKE DIFFICULTIES RESULTED IN OVERHEATING OF BRAKE COMPONENTS, REPAIR MADE PRIOR HOWEVER RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.

Mar 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO REPAIR POSSIBLE. DEALER REPLACED MODULE @ COST OF $712.61

Mar 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO REPAIR POSSIBLE. DEALER REPLACED MODULE @ COST OF $712.61

Feb 24, 1999 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT A FIRE HYDRANT. SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE SHAKEN TO UNLOCK IT. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT A FIRE HYDRANT. SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE SHAKEN TO UNLOCK IT. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Suspension

REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING REAR TO SAG TO ONE SIDE AND MAKING HANDLING OF VEHICLE.

Feb 16, 1999 Suspension

REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING REAR TO SAG TO ONE SIDE AND MAKING HANDLING OF VEHICLE.

Jan 28, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD END DISCONNECTED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 28, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD END DISCONNECTED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES AT THE TIME. *AK

Jan 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKES AT THE TIME. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY MPH WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON THE HEADLIGHTS START BLINKING UNTIL THEY GO OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT ANY MPH WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON THE HEADLIGHTS START BLINKING UNTIL THEY GO OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, SLIPPING.

Dec 28, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, SLIPPING.

Nov 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 98I0001000. BRAKE LINE WEAR; WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AFTER INSPECTION, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. ALSO, SPOTS AND RUST APPEARED WHERE THE CLAMPS WERE WORN OUT. DEALER STATES NO WARRANTY, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. P...

Nov 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 98I0001000. BRAKE LINE WEAR; WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AFTER INSPECTION, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. ALSO, SPOTS AND RUST APPEARED WHERE THE CLAMPS WERE WORN OUT. DEALER STATES NO WARRANTY, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. P...

Nov 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 98I0001000. BRAKE LINE WEAR; WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AFTER INSPECTION, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. ALSO, SPOTS AND RUST APPEARED WHERE THE CLAMPS WERE WORN OUT. DEALER STATES NO WARRANTY, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. P...

Nov 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 98I0001000. BRAKE LINE WEAR; WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AFTER INSPECTION, BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. ALSO, SPOTS AND RUST APPEARED WHERE THE CLAMPS WERE WORN OUT. DEALER STATES NO WARRANTY, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. P...

Nov 5, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE EXERIENCES CONTINUED SHIFTING PROBLEMS, REPAIRS TO LEAKING TRANSMISSION SEAL DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE CAUSING LEAK AND HESITATION/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS.

Nov 5, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE EXERIENCES CONTINUED SHIFTING PROBLEMS, REPAIRS TO LEAKING TRANSMISSION SEAL DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE CAUSING LEAK AND HESITATION/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS.

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Nov 5, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE EXERIENCES CONTINUED SHIFTING PROBLEMS, REPAIRS TO LEAKING TRANSMISSION SEAL DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE CAUSING LEAK AND HESITATION/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS.

Nov 5, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE EXERIENCES CONTINUED SHIFTING PROBLEMS, REPAIRS TO LEAKING TRANSMISSION SEAL DID NOT RECTIFY FAILURE CAUSING LEAK AND HESITATION/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS.

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Aug 31, 1998 Wheels

SPARE TIRE WAS NOT THE PROPER SIZE, NOR WAS THE WHEEL RIM SIZE AS THE RWST OF THE CAR.

Aug 31, 1998 Tires

SPARE TIRE WAS NOT THE PROPER SIZE, NOR WAS THE WHEEL RIM SIZE AS THE RWST OF THE CAR.

Aug 31, 1998 Wheels

SPARE TIRE WAS NOT THE PROPER SIZE, NOR WAS THE WHEEL RIM SIZE AS THE RWST OF THE CAR.

Aug 31, 1998 Tires

SPARE TIRE WAS NOT THE PROPER SIZE, NOR WAS THE WHEEL RIM SIZE AS THE RWST OF THE CAR.

Aug 27, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. DRIVER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER WIGGLING THE SWITCH, THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GO AND OFF AND ON. DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER. THE PART HAS BEEN ORDERED. *...

Aug 27, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. DRIVER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER WIGGLING THE SWITCH, THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON, BUT CONTINUED TO GO AND OFF AND ON. DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER. THE PART HAS BEEN ORDERED. *...

Jun 10, 1998 Visibility

COMSUMER COMPLAINING THAT POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO CABLE LINES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO TRACKS BROKE. BOTH WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN TWO MONTH APART. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 10, 1998 Visibility

COMSUMER COMPLAINING THAT POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO CABLE LINES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO TRACKS BROKE. BOTH WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN TWO MONTH APART. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 3, 1998 Electrical System

HORN/AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1998 Air Bags

HORN/AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HORN/AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ERRATIC ACCELERATION PRIOR TO ENGINE FIRE.

Jun 3, 1998 Electrical System

HORN/AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1998 Air Bags

HORN/AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HORN/AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.

Jun 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ERRATIC ACCELERATION PRIOR TO ENGINE FIRE.

Apr 24, 1998 Electrical System

HORN MECHANISM WAS DISRUPTED FROM OPERATING. TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, WOULD RESULT IN HAVING TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, CURRENTLY NO RECALLS OR INVESTIGATIONS LISTED. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Electrical System

HORN MECHANISM WAS DISRUPTED FROM OPERATING. TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, WOULD RESULT IN HAVING TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, CURRENTLY NO RECALLS OR INVESTIGATIONS LISTED. *AK

Apr 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN AND THE CAR SLIDES AN EXTRA 2-3 FEET BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. **AK

Apr 14, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN AND THE CAR SLIDES AN EXTRA 2-3 FEET BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. **AK

Apr 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT LOW RATES OF SPEED THEY BEGIN TO GRIND AND SQUEAK. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT LOW RATES OF SPEED THEY BEGIN TO GRIND AND SQUEAK. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK

Mar 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT.

Mar 5, 1998 Visibility

ODOR COMES IN FROM THE VENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND FLUID IS TURNED ON.

Mar 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, REPAIRS MADE HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT.

Mar 5, 1998 Visibility

ODOR COMES IN FROM THE VENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND FLUID IS TURNED ON.

Dec 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WILL OCCASSIONALY NOT STOP AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON.

Dec 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WILL OCCASSIONALY NOT STOP AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON.

Dec 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY. THE DRIVER HAS TO HIT THE SWITCH 2 OR 3 TIMES BEFORE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL STAY ON. THIS HAPPENS ON LOW OR HIGH BEAMS. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT SEEN BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Dec 9, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY. THE DRIVER HAS TO HIT THE SWITCH 2 OR 3 TIMES BEFORE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL STAY ON. THIS HAPPENS ON LOW OR HIGH BEAMS. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT SEEN BY DEALERSHIP. *AK

Dec 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, A VIBRATION ON FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. REPLACED BRAKING SYSTEM 6 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, A VIBRATION ON FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. REPLACED BRAKING SYSTEM 6 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE A HIGH-PITCH SQUEAL UPON STOPPING.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY.

Dec 4, 1997 Suspension

NOISY REAR END.

Dec 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE A HIGH-PITCH SQUEAL UPON STOPPING.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY.

Dec 4, 1997 Suspension

NOISY REAR END.

Nov 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE LOUD SQUEALING NOISES.

Nov 13, 1997 Unknown Or Other

POPPING NOISE UNDER DASH IN GLOVE BOX AREA.

Nov 13, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY ON OCCASION.

Nov 13, 1997 Suspension

REAR END MAKES NOISES.

Nov 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE LOUD SQUEALING NOISES.

Nov 13, 1997 Unknown Or Other

POPPING NOISE UNDER DASH IN GLOVE BOX AREA.

Nov 13, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY ON OCCASION.

Nov 13, 1997 Suspension

REAR END MAKES NOISES.

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

IN COLD WEATHER THE HORN IS DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE.

Oct 14, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR DESIGN CREATES POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED ON THE ROAD. YH

Oct 14, 1997 Electrical System

IN COLD WEATHER THE HORN IS DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE.

Oct 14, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR DESIGN CREATES POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILED ON THE ROAD. YH

Sep 2, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS/INTERIOR LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT NO CAUSE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Interior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS/INTERIOR LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT NO CAUSE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS/INTERIOR LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT NO CAUSE. *AK

Sep 2, 1997 Interior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS/INTERIOR LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT NO CAUSE. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION TRAVELING ABOUT 30 TO 40 MPH. IMPACT LEFT FRONT FENDER, AND THE MIDDLE FRONT HOOD. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION TRAVELING ABOUT 30 TO 40 MPH. IMPACT LEFT FRONT FENDER, AND THE MIDDLE FRONT HOOD. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Visibility

VISUAL, REARVIEW MIRROR: THE MIRROR IS PLACED IN SUCH A POSITION THAT IT CAN OBSCURE VISION AND HIDE VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM THE RIGHT. CAN'T SEE THE VEHICLES WHEN THEY APPROACH. *AK

Jul 15, 1997 Visibility

VISUAL, REARVIEW MIRROR: THE MIRROR IS PLACED IN SUCH A POSITION THAT IT CAN OBSCURE VISION AND HIDE VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM THE RIGHT. CAN'T SEE THE VEHICLES WHEN THEY APPROACH. *AK

Jun 5, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 15 MPH COMING FROM PARKING LO PITMAN ARM BROKE. DEALER SAID THAT PITMAN SECTOR SHAFT COME LOOSE FROM SHAFT HOUSING. *AK

Jun 5, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 15 MPH COMING FROM PARKING LO PITMAN ARM BROKE. DEALER SAID THAT PITMAN SECTOR SHAFT COME LOOSE FROM SHAFT HOUSING. *AK

Apr 23, 1997 Wheels

RIM OUT OF ROUND.

Apr 23, 1997 Wheels

RIM OUT OF ROUND.

Mar 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL IS WEAK, HAS NOT ENOUGH PRESSURE. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL IS WEAK, HAS NOT ENOUGH PRESSURE. *AK

Feb 24, 1997 Electrical System

HORN ASSEMBLY FAILURE, THE HORN WILL NOT BLOW, IF REALLY COLD IT BECOMES INOPERATIVE. IN FOR REPAIR TWICE, REPLACED THE HORN ASSEMBLY ONCE, FORD WILL NOT REPAIR AGAIN. *AK

Feb 24, 1997 Electrical System

HORN ASSEMBLY FAILURE, THE HORN WILL NOT BLOW, IF REALLY COLD IT BECOMES INOPERATIVE. IN FOR REPAIR TWICE, REPLACED THE HORN ASSEMBLY ONCE, FORD WILL NOT REPAIR AGAIN. *AK

Dec 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES.

Dec 27, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES.

Dec 19, 1996 Electrical System

DIFFICULT TO LOCATE HORN BUTTON, ALSO SOMETIMES REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO DEPRESS BUTTON.

Dec 19, 1996 Electrical System

DIFFICULT TO LOCATE HORN BUTTON, ALSO SOMETIMES REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO DEPRESS BUTTON.

Dec 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES DO NOT LOCK, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES DO NOT LOCK, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 26, 1996 Steering

THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM (RECALL ITEM) IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE UNIT WAS DANGEROUS. THE OWNER REPLACED THE ARM AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

Sep 26, 1996 Steering

THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM (RECALL ITEM) IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE UNIT WAS DANGEROUS. THE OWNER REPLACED THE ARM AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

Sep 25, 1996 Air Bags

RECALL REPAIR ON PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NOT DONE BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT INFORMED.

Sep 25, 1996 Air Bags

RECALL REPAIR ON PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NOT DONE BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT INFORMED.

Jul 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *DH

Jul 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *DH

Jun 11, 1996 Steering

STEERING NOISE.

Jun 11, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LEAK.

Jun 11, 1996 Suspension

BUSHINGS ON LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE.

Jun 11, 1996 Power Train

REAR SEAL LEAKS.

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRAB.

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS REPLACED.

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Jun 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Jun 11, 1996 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Jun 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.

Jun 11, 1996 Power Train

AXLE BEARING FAILURE.

Jun 11, 1996 Steering

STEERING NOISE.

Jun 11, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LEAK.

Jun 11, 1996 Suspension

BUSHINGS ON LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE.

Jun 11, 1996 Power Train

REAR SEAL LEAKS.

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES GRAB.

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS REPLACED.

Jun 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Jun 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Jun 11, 1996 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Jun 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.

Jun 11, 1996 Power Train

AXLE BEARING FAILURE.

May 28, 1996 Structure

THE REAR FLOORBOARD WAS NOT SEALED AND THE REAT SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE WAS NOT ATTACHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 28, 1996 Structure

THE REAR FLOORBOARD WAS NOT SEALED AND THE REAT SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE WAS NOT ATTACHED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 21, 1996 Power Train

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

May 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *SD

May 21, 1996 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAILED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Steering

STEERING GEAR REPLACED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION FAILED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Power Train

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

May 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *SD

May 21, 1996 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAILED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Steering

STEERING GEAR REPLACED. *SD

May 21, 1996 Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION FAILED. *SD

May 3, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN IT IS COLD THE HORN WILL NOT WORK. THE AIRBAG MATERIAL EXPANDS AND CAUSES THE HORN NOT TO WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 3, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN IT IS COLD THE HORN WILL NOT WORK. THE AIRBAG MATERIAL EXPANDS AND CAUSES THE HORN NOT TO WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 28, 1996 Electrical System

HORN OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY. *SD

Apr 28, 1996 Electrical System

HORN OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY. *SD

Apr 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES. *DSH

Apr 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Apr 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES. *DSH

Apr 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Mar 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . *AK

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System

SMALL MOON LIKE DESIGN FOR HORN FAILS TO SOUND WHEN DEPRESSED EVEN W/EXTREME PRESSURE. PROBLEM MORE SO WHEN CONDITIONS ARE COLD. OWNER AWARE OF OTHER CASES. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System

SMALL MOON LIKE DESIGN FOR HORN FAILS TO SOUND WHEN DEPRESSED EVEN W/EXTREME PRESSURE. PROBLEM MORE SO WHEN CONDITIONS ARE COLD. OWNER AWARE OF OTHER CASES. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System

SMALL MOON LIKE DESIGN FOR HORN FAILS TO SOUND WHEN DEPRESSED EVEN W/EXTREME PRESSURE. PROBLEM MORE SO WHEN CONDITIONS ARE COLD. OWNER AWARE OF OTHER CASES. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Electrical System

SMALL MOON LIKE DESIGN FOR HORN FAILS TO SOUND WHEN DEPRESSED EVEN W/EXTREME PRESSURE. PROBLEM MORE SO WHEN CONDITIONS ARE COLD. OWNER AWARE OF OTHER CASES. *AK

Feb 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. *SD

Feb 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. *SD

Jan 20, 1996 Unknown Or Other

UNDERDASH PANEL HAS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CAUSING THE TOE OF SHOE TO CATCH. *SD

Jan 20, 1996 Unknown Or Other

UNDERDASH PANEL HAS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CAUSING THE TOE OF SHOE TO CATCH. *SD

Jan 18, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: DRIVER'S AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jan 18, 1996 Structure

WATER IS COMING IN THE FRONT FLOOR BOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. TT

Jan 18, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: DRIVER'S AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jan 18, 1996 Structure

WATER IS COMING IN THE FRONT FLOOR BOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. TT

Jan 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INSUFFICIENT ROOM BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND UNDERDASH PANEL. *DSH

Jan 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INSUFFICIENT ROOM BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND UNDERDASH PANEL. *DSH

Jun 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN A FATALITY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *AK

Jun 19, 1995 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN A FATALITY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *AK

Jun 13, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND RAN AWAY WITH THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE. TT

Jun 13, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND RAN AWAY WITH THE OCCUPANTS INSIDE. TT

May 22, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE, AND CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TOTALLY. TT

May 22, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE, AND CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TOTALLY. TT

May 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL RELATED 95V063000, IN FOR PARTS WHICH ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM MFR. MAY 1,1995 IN DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. TT

May 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL RELATED 95V063000, IN FOR PARTS WHICH ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM MFR. MAY 1,1995 IN DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. TT

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST ON FRONT WHEEL EVEN WHEN DRIVING 20 MILES. TT

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST ON FRONT WHEEL EVEN WHEN DRIVING 20 MILES. TT

Apr 5, 1995 Structure

RIGHT FRONT DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE. *TT

Apr 5, 1995 Structure

RIGHT FRONT DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE. *TT

Mar 9, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, HORN WILL NOT BLOW. TT

Mar 9, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, HORN WILL NOT BLOW. TT