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Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags 45,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..

Apr 7, 2016 Seats 45,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..

Apr 7, 2016 Suspension 45,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags 45,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..

Apr 7, 2016 Seats 45,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..

Apr 7, 2016 Suspension 45,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL.... JUST LOOKING FOR ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR,,,,WHOLE FRONT END FELL OUT..

Jan 5, 2007 Power Train 69,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB

Jan 5, 2007 Power Train 69,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, NUMEROUS TIMES. *JB

Jun 30, 2006 Exterior Lighting

3RD BRAKE LIGHT/HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP IN THE REAR WINDOW. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE BULBS THAT ARE USED CAUSED THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT THE BULBS ARE IN TO MELT AROUND THE BULB ALONG WITH THE ACTUAL HARNESS THAT THE BULB IS PLUGGED INTO. SINCE I AM NOT THE FIRST OWNER OF MY CAR, I'M SURE THE INCI...

Jun 30, 2006 Exterior Lighting

3RD BRAKE LIGHT/HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP IN THE REAR WINDOW. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE BULBS THAT ARE USED CAUSED THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT THE BULBS ARE IN TO MELT AROUND THE BULB ALONG WITH THE ACTUAL HARNESS THAT THE BULB IS PLUGGED INTO. SINCE I AM NOT THE FIRST OWNER OF MY CAR, I'M SURE THE INCI...

May 13, 2006 Power Train 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT A 1994 MERCURY COUGAR VIN# [XXX]. I WAS THE SECOND OWNER AND IT HAD ONLY 29K ON IT BACK IN JULY 1997. WELL MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT BEFORE 68K AND THE COUGAR IS RATTLING APART. I HEARD LATER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 3.8 MOTOR FOR THE BLOWER BY WHICH I'M HAVING NOW BUT BEING OVER 100K ...

May 13, 2006 Power Train 68,500 mi

I BOUGHT A 1994 MERCURY COUGAR VIN# [XXX]. I WAS THE SECOND OWNER AND IT HAD ONLY 29K ON IT BACK IN JULY 1997. WELL MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT BEFORE 68K AND THE COUGAR IS RATTLING APART. I HEARD LATER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 3.8 MOTOR FOR THE BLOWER BY WHICH I'M HAVING NOW BUT BEING OVER 100K ...

Jun 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

DT: ON 6/21/2005 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN CLEAR CONDITIONS ON DRY PAVEMENT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SPEED WAS ABOUT 5-7 MPH. THERE WERE NO BRAKES, NO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NO POWER STEERING, NO ENGINE SOUND, NO LIFE IN THE VEHILCE AT ALL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT CAME ON. TH...

Jun 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

DT: ON 6/21/2005 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN CLEAR CONDITIONS ON DRY PAVEMENT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE SPEED WAS ABOUT 5-7 MPH. THERE WERE NO BRAKES, NO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NO POWER STEERING, NO ENGINE SOUND, NO LIFE IN THE VEHILCE AT ALL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT CAME ON. TH...

Dec 22, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE IGNITION STARTER SYSTEM. THE STARTER WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED BY A STARTER SPECIALIST, HOWEVER NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE STARTER WAS REINSTALLED. THE VEHICLE STILL FAILED TO START. THE IGNITION CYLINDER TURNS ALL THE WAY AROUND ALSO. THE VEHICLE...

Dec 22, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE IGNITION STARTER SYSTEM. THE STARTER WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED BY A STARTER SPECIALIST, HOWEVER NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE STARTER WAS REINSTALLED. THE VEHICLE STILL FAILED TO START. THE IGNITION CYLINDER TURNS ALL THE WAY AROUND ALSO. THE VEHICLE...

Sep 7, 2004 Suspension 115,000 mi

THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. *JB

Sep 7, 2004 Suspension 115,000 mi

THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. *JB

Jun 4, 2004 Air Bags 49,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM

Jun 4, 2004 Air Bags 49,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM

Feb 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

CAR OVERHEATS DUE TO A BAD HEAD GASKET. PER FORD'S TSB 00M10, THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN ISSUE THAT THEY FIXED ONLY IF THERE WAS A PROBLE DURING THE FIRST 7 YEARS AFTER THE WARRANTY INCEPTION DATE FOR 1994 AND 1995 VEHICLES WITH A 3.8L ENGINE. THIS DEFECT CAN EASILY RESULT IN A SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO T...

Feb 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

CAR OVERHEATS DUE TO A BAD HEAD GASKET. PER FORD'S TSB 00M10, THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN ISSUE THAT THEY FIXED ONLY IF THERE WAS A PROBLE DURING THE FIRST 7 YEARS AFTER THE WARRANTY INCEPTION DATE FOR 1994 AND 1995 VEHICLES WITH A 3.8L ENGINE. THIS DEFECT CAN EASILY RESULT IN A SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO T...

Dec 11, 2003 Power Train 120,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY VEHICLE WAS REBUILT IN OCTOBER 2001 @ 120000 MILES BECAUSE IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR DURING ACCELERATION AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SINCE THE REBUILD, THE CAR HAS CONTINUED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SUCH AS SELF-ACCELERATION WHEN CURSE CONTROL IS ENGAGED, SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND ...

Dec 11, 2003 Power Train 120,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION ON MY VEHICLE WAS REBUILT IN OCTOBER 2001 @ 120000 MILES BECAUSE IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR DURING ACCELERATION AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SINCE THE REBUILD, THE CAR HAS CONTINUED TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SUCH AS SELF-ACCELERATION WHEN CURSE CONTROL IS ENGAGED, SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND ...

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE BOUGHT A MERCURY COUGAR 1994 AND DISCOVERED WE HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. WE JUST FOUND OUT THAT IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND AN ENGINE FOR THE V6 MODEL AT A REASONABLE PRICE. WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS 1994 MODEL IS FAMOUS FOR BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE BOUGHT A MERCURY COUGAR 1994 AND DISCOVERED WE HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. WE JUST FOUND OUT THAT IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND AN ENGINE FOR THE V6 MODEL AT A REASONABLE PRICE. WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS 1994 MODEL IS FAMOUS FOR BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. *LA

Aug 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 87,000 MILES UNDER RECALL FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE. 30,000 MILES LATER ENGINE HEAD BLEW UP AGAIN DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF A HELICOIL IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE. THIS HELICOIL WAS PRESENT IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE RE-...

Aug 26, 2003 Equipment 30,000 mi

ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 87,000 MILES UNDER RECALL FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE. 30,000 MILES LATER ENGINE HEAD BLEW UP AGAIN DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF A HELICOIL IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE. THIS HELICOIL WAS PRESENT IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE RE-...

Aug 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 87,000 MILES UNDER RECALL FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE. 30,000 MILES LATER ENGINE HEAD BLEW UP AGAIN DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF A HELICOIL IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE. THIS HELICOIL WAS PRESENT IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE RE-...

Aug 26, 2003 Equipment 30,000 mi

ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 87,000 MILES UNDER RECALL FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE. 30,000 MILES LATER ENGINE HEAD BLEW UP AGAIN DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF A HELICOIL IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE. THIS HELICOIL WAS PRESENT IN THE RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE RE-...

Aug 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 87,000 MILES UNDER A RECALL. DUE TO A SPARK PLUG THAT BUSTED THROUGH THE ENGINE. 30,000 MILES LATER, ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT AGAIN. *AK

Aug 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 87,000 MILES UNDER A RECALL. DUE TO A SPARK PLUG THAT BUSTED THROUGH THE ENGINE. 30,000 MILES LATER, ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT AGAIN. *AK

Jul 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW DUE TO A FAILED PART IN THE ENGINE. *JB PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIRED THREE TIMES & NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. HELP P.S NO ONE TAKES BETTER CARE OF A CAR THEN ME. *AK

Jul 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

THE HEAD GASKET BLEW DUE TO A FAILED PART IN THE ENGINE. *JB PH *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIRED THREE TIMES & NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. HELP P.S NO ONE TAKES BETTER CARE OF A CAR THEN ME. *AK

Jul 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET. THIS PROBLEM WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED. THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL. *CB *NLM

Jul 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET. THIS PROBLEM WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED. THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL. *CB *NLM

May 15, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH BROKE. *NLM

May 15, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH BROKE. *NLM

Apr 5, 2003 Power Train 110,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS COLD, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT RESPOND TO MODERATE TO EXTREME ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSION. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF I AM IN FIRST OR 4TH GEAR OR THE SPEED. THE ENGINE IS SLOW TO RESPOND IN RPMS WHEN I ASK FOR IT, THEN GOES TO 2,000, THEN TO 3,000, BUT WITH NO CHANGE IN VEHICLE VELOCIT...

Apr 5, 2003 Power Train 110,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS COLD, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT RESPOND TO MODERATE TO EXTREME ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSION. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF I AM IN FIRST OR 4TH GEAR OR THE SPEED. THE ENGINE IS SLOW TO RESPOND IN RPMS WHEN I ASK FOR IT, THEN GOES TO 2,000, THEN TO 3,000, BUT WITH NO CHANGE IN VEHICLE VELOCIT...

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED. WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED. WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *JB

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,460 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 1994 MERCURY COUGAR WITH 33,465 MILES AS OF MAR 4, 2002. AND THERE WAS A GENERAL RECALL ISSUED ON THE PROBLEM IN QUESTION WHICH INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET(S).AT THE TIME OF THE NOTICE THIS CONDITION WAS NOT EXPERIENCED ...

Mar 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,460 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 1994 MERCURY COUGAR WITH 33,465 MILES AS OF MAR 4, 2002. AND THERE WAS A GENERAL RECALL ISSUED ON THE PROBLEM IN QUESTION WHICH INVOLVES THE POTENTIAL FOR A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET(S).AT THE TIME OF THE NOTICE THIS CONDITION WAS NOT EXPERIENCED ...

Nov 19, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 19, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT FAILED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE SINCE THE SYMPTOMS INDICATED DID NOT EXIST. AFTER TWO YEARS THE VEHICLE'S LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE DIAGNOSIS SHOWED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED PREMATURELY. THE CO...

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR FLOW METER FAILED. *YH

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT FAILED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE SINCE THE SYMPTOMS INDICATED DID NOT EXIST. AFTER TWO YEARS THE VEHICLE'S LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE DIAGNOSIS SHOWED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED PREMATURELY. THE CO...

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR FLOW METER FAILED. *YH

Aug 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE PLASTIC AND ARE NOW SEVERLY CRAZED AND YELLOWED TO A POINT THAT DRIVING AT NIGHT IS A VERY DEFINITE HAZARD. I AM REPLACING THEM BECAUSE OF THIS HAZARD. THERE IS NO WAY THAT THIS PART SHOULD HAVE FAILED IN SUCH A SHORT TIME SPAN.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE PLASTIC AND ARE NOW SEVERLY CRAZED AND YELLOWED TO A POINT THAT DRIVING AT NIGHT IS A VERY DEFINITE HAZARD. I AM REPLACING THEM BECAUSE OF THIS HAZARD. THERE IS NO WAY THAT THIS PART SHOULD HAVE FAILED IN SUCH A SHORT TIME SPAN.*AK

May 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK IN CRANKSHAFT, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. FORD REFUSED TO PAY FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT. TIMING COVER GASKET FAILED PAID OUT OF POCKET OONLY TO FIND OUT RECAL 99B29. YOUR WEBSITE SHOWED TSB # 00M10 SEQUENCE # 625 - INFO REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRAN...

May 24, 2002 Power Train

AT 23922 MI. (10/28/1997) DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO "FIX" RUMBLE STRIP EFFECT WHEN ACCELERATING AT 35-40 MPH (1.5-2 RPM). FLUID AGAIN CHANGED AT 53591 (02/13/2001) TO TRY TO FIX SAME PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AGAIN AT 63677 (2/27/2002). A SMALL LEAK WAS MENTIONED BY MECHANIC...

May 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK IN CRANKSHAFT, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. FORD REFUSED TO PAY FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT. TIMING COVER GASKET FAILED PAID OUT OF POCKET OONLY TO FIND OUT RECAL 99B29. YOUR WEBSITE SHOWED TSB # 00M10 SEQUENCE # 625 - INFO REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRAN...

May 24, 2002 Power Train

AT 23922 MI. (10/28/1997) DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO "FIX" RUMBLE STRIP EFFECT WHEN ACCELERATING AT 35-40 MPH (1.5-2 RPM). FLUID AGAIN CHANGED AT 53591 (02/13/2001) TO TRY TO FIX SAME PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AGAIN AT 63677 (2/27/2002). A SMALL LEAK WAS MENTIONED BY MECHANIC...

May 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE BEGAN SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE IDLE AND STOPPED ON 10 OCCASIONS SINCE 5/1/2002. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM JOLTING FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED. WHILE PULLING INTO MY GARAGE TODAY, TRAVELLING AT LESS THAT 1 MPH, THE CAR ACCELEARATED ON ITS OWN AND I...

May 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE BEGAN SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE IDLE AND STOPPED ON 10 OCCASIONS SINCE 5/1/2002. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM JOLTING FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED. WHILE PULLING INTO MY GARAGE TODAY, TRAVELLING AT LESS THAT 1 MPH, THE CAR ACCELEARATED ON ITS OWN AND I...

May 15, 2002 Visibility

VEHICLE BEGAN SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE IDLE AND STOPPED ON 10 OCCASIONS SINCE 5/1/2002. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM JOLTING FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED. WHILE PULLING INTO MY GARAGE TODAY, TRAVELLING AT LESS THAT 1 MPH, THE CAR ACCELEARATED ON ITS OWN AND I...

May 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE BEGAN SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE IDLE AND STOPPED ON 10 OCCASIONS SINCE 5/1/2002. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM JOLTING FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED. WHILE PULLING INTO MY GARAGE TODAY, TRAVELLING AT LESS THAT 1 MPH, THE CAR ACCELEARATED ON ITS OWN AND I...

May 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE BEGAN SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE IDLE AND STOPPED ON 10 OCCASIONS SINCE 5/1/2002. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM JOLTING FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED. WHILE PULLING INTO MY GARAGE TODAY, TRAVELLING AT LESS THAT 1 MPH, THE CAR ACCELEARATED ON ITS OWN AND I...

May 15, 2002 Visibility

VEHICLE BEGAN SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE IDLE AND STOPPED ON 10 OCCASIONS SINCE 5/1/2002. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR FROM JOLTING FORWARD AT A HIGH SPEED. WHILE PULLING INTO MY GARAGE TODAY, TRAVELLING AT LESS THAT 1 MPH, THE CAR ACCELEARATED ON ITS OWN AND I...

Mar 7, 2002 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH, GAVE FALSE LATCH, THEN FAILED COMPLETELY. BUCKLE WAR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. REPAIR COST WAS $140.00. *AK

Mar 7, 2002 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH, GAVE FALSE LATCH, THEN FAILED COMPLETELY. BUCKLE WAR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. REPAIR COST WAS $140.00. *AK

Feb 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Interior Lighting

LANDUA LIGHTS RUSTED CAUSING SHORT IN TAIL, AND DASH LIGHTS. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHT FUSE KEEPS BLOWING. AND UNKNOWN CAUSING LEAK ON THE FRNT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.

Feb 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LANDUA LIGHTS RUSTED CAUSING SHORT IN TAIL, AND DASH LIGHTS. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHT FUSE KEEPS BLOWING. AND UNKNOWN CAUSING LEAK ON THE FRNT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.

Feb 11, 2002 Structure

LANDUA LIGHTS RUSTED CAUSING SHORT IN TAIL, AND DASH LIGHTS. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHT FUSE KEEPS BLOWING. AND UNKNOWN CAUSING LEAK ON THE FRNT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.

Feb 11, 2002 Interior Lighting

LANDUA LIGHTS RUSTED CAUSING SHORT IN TAIL, AND DASH LIGHTS. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHT FUSE KEEPS BLOWING. AND UNKNOWN CAUSING LEAK ON THE FRNT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.

Feb 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LANDUA LIGHTS RUSTED CAUSING SHORT IN TAIL, AND DASH LIGHTS. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHT FUSE KEEPS BLOWING. AND UNKNOWN CAUSING LEAK ON THE FRNT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.

Feb 11, 2002 Structure

LANDUA LIGHTS RUSTED CAUSING SHORT IN TAIL, AND DASH LIGHTS. ALSO, DOOR LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHT FUSE KEEPS BLOWING. AND UNKNOWN CAUSING LEAK ON THE FRNT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.

Jan 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON DECEMBER 23 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY 1994 MERCURY COUGAR AND SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK,

Jan 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON DECEMBER 23 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY 1994 MERCURY COUGAR AND SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK,

Nov 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE IDLES ROUGHLY AND SURGES AT STOP LIGHTS, DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS AND THAT ALL MERCURYS ACT THIS WAY. *JG

Nov 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE IDLES ROUGHLY AND SURGES AT STOP LIGHTS, DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS AND THAT ALL MERCURYS ACT THIS WAY. *JG

Nov 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE IDLES ROUGHLY AND SURGES AT STOP LIGHTS, DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS AND THAT ALL MERCURYS ACT THIS WAY. *JG

Nov 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE IDLES ROUGHLY AND SURGES AT STOP LIGHTS, DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS AND THAT ALL MERCURYS ACT THIS WAY. *JG

Oct 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON MOST OF THE TIME, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER DIDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON MOST OF THE TIME, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER DIDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 22, 2001 Suspension

DEALER SAID ENGINE COULD CUT OFF WHEN THE VIBRATION OCCURS IN DRIVING. THIS WILL BE AN $1300 CAR REPAIR BILL!*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER SAID ENGINE COULD CUT OFF WHEN THE VIBRATION OCCURS IN DRIVING. THIS WILL BE AN $1300 CAR REPAIR BILL!*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Suspension

DEALER SAID ENGINE COULD CUT OFF WHEN THE VIBRATION OCCURS IN DRIVING. THIS WILL BE AN $1300 CAR REPAIR BILL!*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER SAID ENGINE COULD CUT OFF WHEN THE VIBRATION OCCURS IN DRIVING. THIS WILL BE AN $1300 CAR REPAIR BILL!*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER TALKING TO THE MECHANIC AND FINDING OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MOTOR 92-96, I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUNS A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE FOR SIMILAR MAKES (WINSTAR,ETC..) I BELIEVE FORD RECOGNIZES THIS COMMON DEFECT BUT WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. IT IS MY OPINION THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM.

Jul 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER TALKING TO THE MECHANIC AND FINDING OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MOTOR 92-96, I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUNS A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE FOR SIMILAR MAKES (WINSTAR,ETC..) I BELIEVE FORD RECOGNIZES THIS COMMON DEFECT BUT WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. IT IS MY OPINION THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM.

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. SHE PULLED INTO A GASOLINE STATION, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T START UP. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN.*AK

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ENGINE OVERHEATED. SHE PULLED INTO A GASOLINE STATION, AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T START UP. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN.*AK

May 14, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CAN JUMP OUT OF GEAR WHENEVER CONSUMER SLOWS DOWN OR IS GOING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. BUT WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, HE NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT.*AK

May 14, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CAN JUMP OUT OF GEAR WHENEVER CONSUMER SLOWS DOWN OR IS GOING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. BUT WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, HE NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT.*AK

Apr 13, 2001 Suspension

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE,IT HAS NEVER BEEN TOWED OR TOWED ANYTHING. IT HAS NEVER BEEN OVERLOADED. IT HAS NEVER BEEN RACED OR ABUSED. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS WOULD FAIL AT THE SAME TIME, OTHER THAN BY FAULTY MANUFACTURING . THEY MUS...

Apr 13, 2001 Suspension

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE,IT HAS NEVER BEEN TOWED OR TOWED ANYTHING. IT HAS NEVER BEEN OVERLOADED. IT HAS NEVER BEEN RACED OR ABUSED. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS WOULD FAIL AT THE SAME TIME, OTHER THAN BY FAULTY MANUFACTURING . THEY MUS...

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LIGHT STARTED STAYING ON. VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE CUTTING OFF. SERVICE WAS KEPT UP. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. DEALER DIDN'T GIVE OKAY FOR RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE MILEAGE HAD EXCEEDED 100,000 MILES. *AK *SLC

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LIGHT STARTED STAYING ON. VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE CUTTING OFF. SERVICE WAS KEPT UP. A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED FOR HEAD GASKET PROBLEM. DEALER DIDN'T GIVE OKAY FOR RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE MILEAGE HAD EXCEEDED 100,000 MILES. *AK *SLC

Feb 14, 2001 Suspension

I RECEIVED SERVICE BULLETIN #00M10 FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN JULY 2000. I WAS ALREADY OVER THE ALLOTTED MILEAGE ALLOWED TO HAVE THE HEAD GASKET REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT I WAS NOTIFIED IN TIME TO HAVE THIS KNOWN FAILURE REPAIRED IN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME. I CONTACTED THE DEA...

Feb 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED SERVICE BULLETIN #00M10 FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN JULY 2000. I WAS ALREADY OVER THE ALLOTTED MILEAGE ALLOWED TO HAVE THE HEAD GASKET REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT I WAS NOTIFIED IN TIME TO HAVE THIS KNOWN FAILURE REPAIRED IN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME. I CONTACTED THE DEA...

Feb 14, 2001 Suspension

I RECEIVED SERVICE BULLETIN #00M10 FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN JULY 2000. I WAS ALREADY OVER THE ALLOTTED MILEAGE ALLOWED TO HAVE THE HEAD GASKET REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT I WAS NOTIFIED IN TIME TO HAVE THIS KNOWN FAILURE REPAIRED IN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME. I CONTACTED THE DEA...

Feb 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED SERVICE BULLETIN #00M10 FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN JULY 2000. I WAS ALREADY OVER THE ALLOTTED MILEAGE ALLOWED TO HAVE THE HEAD GASKET REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT I WAS NOTIFIED IN TIME TO HAVE THIS KNOWN FAILURE REPAIRED IN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME. I CONTACTED THE DEA...

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, AND REMEDY HAS FAILED.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED RECENTLY FOR RECALL ON POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET/LOW COOLANT PROBLEM.

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR ENGINE HEAD GASKETS, AND REMEDY HAS FAILED.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED RECENTLY FOR RECALL ON POSSIBLE HEAD GASKET/LOW COOLANT PROBLEM.

Nov 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL # NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAD OVER 100,000 MILES ON VEHICLE AND VEHICLE WAS ALMOST 7 YEARS OLD. DEALER COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM FOR RECALL. *AK

Nov 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL # NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAD OVER 100,000 MILES ON VEHICLE AND VEHICLE WAS ALMOST 7 YEARS OLD. DEALER COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM FOR RECALL. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED BETWEEN PLASTIC SIDES AND ALUMINUM CORE. THIS IS THE FIFTH FORD RADIATOR OF THE SAME CONSTRUCTION IN THE 1994-1995 MODEL YEARS I HAVE HAD FAIL. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED BETWEEN PLASTIC SIDES AND ALUMINUM CORE. THIS IS THE FIFTH FORD RADIATOR OF THE SAME CONSTRUCTION IN THE 1994-1995 MODEL YEARS I HAVE HAD FAIL. *AK

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Oct 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 26, 2000 Power Train

REPORTING VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND RE-ENGAGE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 26, 2000 Power Train

REPORTING VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND RE-ENGAGE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS COMIMG OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. SHE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES, AND THERE WAS NO BRAKIN GPOWER. SHE TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND CALLED DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Parking Brake

CONSUMER WAS COMIMG OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. SHE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES, AND THERE WAS NO BRAKIN GPOWER. SHE TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND CALLED DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS COMIMG OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. SHE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES, AND THERE WAS NO BRAKIN GPOWER. SHE TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND CALLED DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Parking Brake

CONSUMER WAS COMIMG OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. SHE PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES, AND THERE WAS NO BRAKIN GPOWER. SHE TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND CALLED DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ,WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED TWO SENSORS-/ SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK SOMETIMES AND THE CLOCKS GOES ON & OFF NEVER KEEPING THE CORRECT TIME/ LOST EMERGENCY BRAKE/ AND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE BLACK CLEARCOART ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TRUNK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Structure

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ,WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED TWO SENSORS-/ SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK SOMETIMES AND THE CLOCKS GOES ON & OFF NEVER KEEPING THE CORRECT TIME/ LOST EMERGENCY BRAKE/ AND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE BLACK CLEARCOART ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TRUNK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Steering

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ,WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED TWO SENSORS-/ SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK SOMETIMES AND THE CLOCKS GOES ON & OFF NEVER KEEPING THE CORRECT TIME/ LOST EMERGENCY BRAKE/ AND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE BLACK CLEARCOART ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TRUNK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ,WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED TWO SENSORS-/ SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK SOMETIMES AND THE CLOCKS GOES ON & OFF NEVER KEEPING THE CORRECT TIME/ LOST EMERGENCY BRAKE/ AND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE BLACK CLEARCOART ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TRUNK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ,WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED TWO SENSORS-/ SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK SOMETIMES AND THE CLOCKS GOES ON & OFF NEVER KEEPING THE CORRECT TIME/ LOST EMERGENCY BRAKE/ AND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE BLACK CLEARCOART ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TRUNK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Structure

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ,WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED TWO SENSORS-/ SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK SOMETIMES AND THE CLOCKS GOES ON & OFF NEVER KEEPING THE CORRECT TIME/ LOST EMERGENCY BRAKE/ AND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE BLACK CLEARCOART ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TRUNK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Steering

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ,WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED TWO SENSORS-/ SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK SOMETIMES AND THE CLOCKS GOES ON & OFF NEVER KEEPING THE CORRECT TIME/ LOST EMERGENCY BRAKE/ AND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE BLACK CLEARCOART ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TRUNK. *AK

Jun 20, 2000 Electrical System

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ,WAS TOLD IT REQUIRED TWO SENSORS-/ SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WIRING, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK SOMETIMES AND THE CLOCKS GOES ON & OFF NEVER KEEPING THE CORRECT TIME/ LOST EMERGENCY BRAKE/ AND SPIDER CRACKS IN THE BLACK CLEARCOART ON ROOF, HOOD, AND TRUNK. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD SENT LETTER STATING THAT HEAD GASKETS MAY HAVE DEFECT AND CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE COSTING $3,000 TO $4,OOO TO REPAIR. FORD HAS GIVEN ME FIVE MONTHS FOR THE CAR TO FAIL OR BUY A NEW FORD, FORD WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR THE DEVALUATION OF THE CAR DUE TO THIS LETTER AT TIME OF TRADE IN. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD SENT LETTER STATING THAT HEAD GASKETS MAY HAVE DEFECT AND CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE COSTING $3,000 TO $4,OOO TO REPAIR. FORD HAS GIVEN ME FIVE MONTHS FOR THE CAR TO FAIL OR BUY A NEW FORD, FORD WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR THE DEVALUATION OF THE CAR DUE TO THIS LETTER AT TIME OF TRADE IN. *AK

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED WHILE TRAVELING. REPAIRS WERE DONE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. A FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS RECEIVED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS OVER THE 100,000 MILE LIMIT BY 11 MIL...

May 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED WHILE TRAVELING. REPAIRS WERE DONE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. A FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 3.8L ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS RECEIVED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS OVER THE 100,000 MILE LIMIT BY 11 MIL...

May 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT END COLLISION, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURY. *AK

May 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT END COLLISION, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURY. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. AFTER MUCH TIME HAD PASSED AND THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED, OWNER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD ABOUT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERING HEAD GASKET FAILURES. *AK *ML

Apr 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. AFTER MUCH TIME HAD PASSED AND THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED, OWNER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD ABOUT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERING HEAD GASKET FAILURES. *AK *ML

Apr 10, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVEVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVEVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Visibility

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Suspension

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Visibility

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 6, 2000 Suspension

THE CARS ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED(SO THEY SAID) ON JULY 1997 AND NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE AGAIN. THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES 4 TIMES ALREADY. THE DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THE WINDOW SOMETIMES DOES NOT WORK THE WINDOWS ARE POWER AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.ALSO THE...

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INFAMOUS 3.8L V6 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THE AUTOMOBILE IS A WELL MAINTAINED 94 COUGAR WITH 65,915 MILES ON IT. IT SHOULD NOT EXPERIENCE THIS TYPE OF FAILURE AT THIS EARLY STAGE OF ITS LIFE. THEN, TO GO HIDE FROM THE PROBLEM AND NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT IS A DISGRACE. THEY CALL THEMSELVES A ...

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INFAMOUS 3.8L V6 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THE AUTOMOBILE IS A WELL MAINTAINED 94 COUGAR WITH 65,915 MILES ON IT. IT SHOULD NOT EXPERIENCE THIS TYPE OF FAILURE AT THIS EARLY STAGE OF ITS LIFE. THEN, TO GO HIDE FROM THE PROBLEM AND NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT IS A DISGRACE. THEY CALL THEMSELVES A ...

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNTIONED SIMILARLY AS MENTIONED IN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 8100 CINCERNING 1994 MERCURY SABLE. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNTIONED SIMILARLY AS MENTIONED IN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 8100 CINCERNING 1994 MERCURY SABLE. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS THE SAME HEAD GASKET PROBLEM BUT WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS THE SAME HEAD GASKET PROBLEM BUT WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, AND THERE IS SOME TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, AND THERE IS SOME TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Air Bags

THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT A STOP LIGHT. MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED,BUT SOMEHOW THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE BACK OF A 1986 PICKUP TRUCK. THE SUN WAS VERY LOW AND THERE WAS APOSSIBILITY THAT MY JUDGEMENT WAS IMPAIRED. THE DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK WAS MINIMAL $350. MY SMALL DG WAS STRUCK BY THE AIRBAG WHICH EXPLODED...

Oct 21, 1999 Air Bags

THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT A STOP LIGHT. MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED,BUT SOMEHOW THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE BACK OF A 1986 PICKUP TRUCK. THE SUN WAS VERY LOW AND THERE WAS APOSSIBILITY THAT MY JUDGEMENT WAS IMPAIRED. THE DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK WAS MINIMAL $350. MY SMALL DG WAS STRUCK BY THE AIRBAG WHICH EXPLODED...

Oct 18, 1999 Power Train

DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN 1996 WITH A LITTLE OVER 20,000 MILES ON THE CAR. AT LESS THAN 60,000 MILES, I BEGAN HAVING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CAR SHUDDERS VERY VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS IS VERY GOOD WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I HA...

Oct 18, 1999 Power Train

DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN 1996 WITH A LITTLE OVER 20,000 MILES ON THE CAR. AT LESS THAN 60,000 MILES, I BEGAN HAVING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CAR SHUDDERS VERY VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THIS IS VERY GOOD WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I HA...

Oct 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT IS FALLING OFF THE HOOD, TRUNK AND TOP OF THE CAR. IT IS DOWN TO THE METAL IN SOME AREAS. I APPARENTLY RECEIVED A VEHICLE WITH A FLAWED PAINT JOB. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER COUGARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM RIGHT HERE IN THE OKC AREA. NO SAFETY DEFECT . *AK

Oct 3, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE PAINT IS FALLING OFF THE HOOD, TRUNK AND TOP OF THE CAR. IT IS DOWN TO THE METAL IN SOME AREAS. I APPARENTLY RECEIVED A VEHICLE WITH A FLAWED PAINT JOB. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER COUGARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM RIGHT HERE IN THE OKC AREA. NO SAFETY DEFECT . *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING, TRANSMISSION HAS A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND SHUDDERS.

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING, TRANSMISSION HAS A HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND SHUDDERS.

Sep 29, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE AND ATTACHMENT DROPPED DOWN DUE TO THE HINGE PIN THAT CAME OUT, AND THE RUBBER AROUND THE DOOR AND THE STRIP CAME OFF THE DOOR. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE AND ATTACHMENT DROPPED DOWN DUE TO THE HINGE PIN THAT CAME OUT, AND THE RUBBER AROUND THE DOOR AND THE STRIP CAME OFF THE DOOR. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE AND ATTACHMENT DROPPED DOWN DUE TO THE HINGE PIN THAT CAME OUT, AND THE RUBBER AROUND THE DOOR AND THE STRIP CAME OFF THE DOOR. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE AND ATTACHMENT DROPPED DOWN DUE TO THE HINGE PIN THAT CAME OUT, AND THE RUBBER AROUND THE DOOR AND THE STRIP CAME OFF THE DOOR. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WATER IS DRAINING INTO INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THEN INTO ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED . *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER IS DRAINING INTO INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THEN INTO ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED . *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY JUMP TO A LOWER GEAR . THIS HAPPENS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WATER IS DRAINING INTO INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THEN INTO ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED . *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER IS DRAINING INTO INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THEN INTO ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED . *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY JUMP TO A LOWER GEAR . THIS HAPPENS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *AK

Sep 19, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITENT "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. WHEN SACN IS HOOKED TO CAR, IT SHOWS NO CODE IN MEMORY. UNABLE TO RESOLVE. IN MEMORY

Sep 19, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITENT "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. WHEN SACN IS HOOKED TO CAR, IT SHOWS NO CODE IN MEMORY. UNABLE TO RESOLVE. IN MEMORY

Sep 10, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NEITHER OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Sep 10, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND NEITHER OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OVERDRIVE, IT WILL JUMP OUT OF OVERDRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *YC DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MLP SENSOR, TURBINE SPEED SENSOR, 1-2 ACCUMULATOR PISTON AND SPRING, SOLENOID VALVE, MAIN CONTR...

Sep 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OVERDRIVE, IT WILL JUMP OUT OF OVERDRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *YC DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MLP SENSOR, TURBINE SPEED SENSOR, 1-2 ACCUMULATOR PISTON AND SPRING, SOLENOID VALVE, MAIN CONTR...

Sep 2, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OVERDRIVE, IT WILL JUMP OUT OF OVERDRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *YC DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MLP SENSOR, TURBINE SPEED SENSOR, 1-2 ACCUMULATOR PISTON AND SPRING, SOLENOID VALVE, MAIN CONTR...

Sep 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OVERDRIVE, IT WILL JUMP OUT OF OVERDRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *YC DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MLP SENSOR, TURBINE SPEED SENSOR, 1-2 ACCUMULATOR PISTON AND SPRING, SOLENOID VALVE, MAIN CONTR...

Aug 30, 1999 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, RESULTING IN SLOW SHIFTING AND HESITATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, RESULTING IN SLOW SHIFTING AND HESITATION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Aug 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK SUPPORT SYSTEM HAS COME LOOSE CAUSING THE TANK TO RATTLE AGAINST THE CHASIS. OUR MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND HE COULD NOT REPAIR IT. HE FELT THE TANK WOULD LEAK IF IT IS NOT REPAIRED.

Aug 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK SUPPORT SYSTEM HAS COME LOOSE CAUSING THE TANK TO RATTLE AGAINST THE CHASIS. OUR MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND HE COULD NOT REPAIR IT. HE FELT THE TANK WOULD LEAK IF IT IS NOT REPAIRED.

Aug 10, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, SEAT BELTS DIDN'T RESTRAIN THE CONSUMERS FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, SEAT BELTS DIDN'T RESTRAIN THE CONSUMERS FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, SEAT BELTS DIDN'T RESTRAIN THE CONSUMERS FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, SEAT BELTS DIDN'T RESTRAIN THE CONSUMERS FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

DEALER SHIP SOLD ME THIS CAR KNOW IT HAD A PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAD MADE THEM AWARE OF IT. UNLESS THEY AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM OF SHUDDERING WHILE ACCEL AT 40 MPH AND AGAIN AT 80 MPH THAT I WOULD PURCHASE THE CAR. A WE OWE FORM WAS MADE OUT AND APPROVED BY MANAGER. THE CAR DEALERSHIP HAD FIXED EVE...

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

DEALER SHIP SOLD ME THIS CAR KNOW IT HAD A PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAD MADE THEM AWARE OF IT. UNLESS THEY AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM OF SHUDDERING WHILE ACCEL AT 40 MPH AND AGAIN AT 80 MPH THAT I WOULD PURCHASE THE CAR. A WE OWE FORM WAS MADE OUT AND APPROVED BY MANAGER. THE CAR DEALERSHIP HAD FIXED EVE...

Jul 21, 1999 Power Train

THE COUGAR AT ALL TIMES REFUSES TO UPSHIFT FROM 1ST GEAR TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR UNLESS YOU RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL AT 3,000 RPM, AND THEN REAPPLY GAS THAT SEEMS TO ALLOW THE GEARS TO CHANGE. THIS ALSO OCCURS WHEN I AM TRYING TO USE THE PASSING GEAR, THE CARS TRANSMISSION WINDS UP USELESS I AGAIN RELE...

Jul 21, 1999 Power Train

THE COUGAR AT ALL TIMES REFUSES TO UPSHIFT FROM 1ST GEAR TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR UNLESS YOU RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL AT 3,000 RPM, AND THEN REAPPLY GAS THAT SEEMS TO ALLOW THE GEARS TO CHANGE. THIS ALSO OCCURS WHEN I AM TRYING TO USE THE PASSING GEAR, THE CARS TRANSMISSION WINDS UP USELESS I AGAIN RELE...

Jun 14, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AND FAILED AGAIN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. NLM

Jun 14, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AND FAILED AGAIN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. NLM

Jun 8, 1999 Seats

DEFECTIVE SEAT MATERIAL IN THE REAR STARTED TO BURN WHEN SUN REFLECTED OFF OF MIRROR IN THE REAR. MJS

Jun 8, 1999 Seats

DEFECTIVE SEAT MATERIAL IN THE REAR STARTED TO BURN WHEN SUN REFLECTED OFF OF MIRROR IN THE REAR. MJS

May 19, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED OR WHEN MAKING A STOP VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 19, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED OR WHEN MAKING A STOP VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPLACED SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 22, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE AT 50 MPH GOES INTO NEUTRAL, ENGINE REVS FAR BEYOND NORMAL RANGE, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED. THIS HAPPENS ERRATICALLY. AT 20K MILES (WHEN PROBLEM FIRST DEVELOPED) DEALER HAD US REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID, THIS DID NOTHING FOR THE PROBLEM. NOW DEALER SAYS WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION B...

Apr 22, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE AT 50 MPH GOES INTO NEUTRAL, ENGINE REVS FAR BEYOND NORMAL RANGE, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED. THIS HAPPENS ERRATICALLY. AT 20K MILES (WHEN PROBLEM FIRST DEVELOPED) DEALER HAD US REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID, THIS DID NOTHING FOR THE PROBLEM. NOW DEALER SAYS WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION B...

Mar 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

I HAVE CONTINUELY HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO WARPED ROTORS AND GLAZED BRAKE PADS.

Mar 7, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION STUDDERS. THAT DOES NOT SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BUT NO ELSE CAN TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD DO.

Mar 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

I HAVE CONTINUELY HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO WARPED ROTORS AND GLAZED BRAKE PADS.

Mar 7, 1999 Power Train

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION STUDDERS. THAT DOES NOT SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BUT NO ELSE CAN TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD DO.

Mar 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER PROCEEDING FROM A STOP LIGHT AND TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO VERY HIGH RPMS. APPLIED BRAKES, BUT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK IN ORDER TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER PROCEEDING FROM A STOP LIGHT AND TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO VERY HIGH RPMS. APPLIED BRAKES, BUT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK IN ORDER TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE STRONGLY, EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. INSTRUMENT PANEL HOOD DOES NOT PREVENT SUN FROM REFLECTING TO DRIVER. *AK

Feb 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BRAKES PULSATE STRONGLY, EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. INSTRUMENT PANEL HOOD DOES NOT PREVENT SUN FROM REFLECTING TO DRIVER. *AK

Feb 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE STRONGLY, EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. INSTRUMENT PANEL HOOD DOES NOT PREVENT SUN FROM REFLECTING TO DRIVER. *AK

Feb 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other

BRAKES PULSATE STRONGLY, EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT. INSTRUMENT PANEL HOOD DOES NOT PREVENT SUN FROM REFLECTING TO DRIVER. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE SLID HEAD-ON INTO A GUARDRAIL AT ABOUT 35 TO 40MPH AND NEITHER DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK *ML

Jan 21, 1999 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE SLID HEAD-ON INTO A GUARDRAIL AT ABOUT 35 TO 40MPH AND NEITHER DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK *ML

Jan 14, 1999 Electrical System

THE PLUG ON THE BACK OF THE HEADLIGHTS BURNT OUT AND MELTED, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER PUT NEW WIRE HARNESS IN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Electrical System

THE PLUG ON THE BACK OF THE HEADLIGHTS BURNT OUT AND MELTED, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER PUT NEW WIRE HARNESS IN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAULTY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE ONCE APPLYING THE BRAKE AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, IF AN EMERGENCY STOP HAD TO BE MADE THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL RESULTING IN CONSUMER HAVING TO STEER CLEAR OF THE HAZARD, VIRTUALLY EVERY PART OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *ET

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAULTY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE ONCE APPLYING THE BRAKE AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, IF AN EMERGENCY STOP HAD TO BE MADE THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL RESULTING IN CONSUMER HAVING TO STEER CLEAR OF THE HAZARD, VIRTUALLY EVERY PART OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *ET

Jan 9, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS/SHOES AND REAR CYLINDERS.

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAULTY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE ONCE APPLYING THE BRAKE AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, IF AN EMERGENCY STOP HAD TO BE MADE THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL RESULTING IN CONSUMER HAVING TO STEER CLEAR OF THE HAZARD, VIRTUALLY EVERY PART OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *ET

Jan 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAULTY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE ONCE APPLYING THE BRAKE AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, IF AN EMERGENCY STOP HAD TO BE MADE THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL RESULTING IN CONSUMER HAVING TO STEER CLEAR OF THE HAZARD, VIRTUALLY EVERY PART OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *ET

Jan 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL IN THE FALL OF 1996. IT WOULD SHUDDER SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE AND ONCE IN OVERDRIVE IT SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR ON IT'S OWN. JANUARY 1997 THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE AS IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. 6 MONTHS LATER THE TRAN...

Jan 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL IN THE FALL OF 1996. IT WOULD SHUDDER SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE AND ONCE IN OVERDRIVE IT SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR ON IT'S OWN. JANUARY 1997 THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE AS IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. 6 MONTHS LATER THE TRAN...

Jan 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL IN THE FALL OF 1996. IT WOULD SHUDDER SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE AND ONCE IN OVERDRIVE IT SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR ON IT'S OWN. JANUARY 1997 THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE AS IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. 6 MONTHS LATER THE TRAN...

Jan 8, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL IN THE FALL OF 1996. IT WOULD SHUDDER SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE AND ONCE IN OVERDRIVE IT SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR ON IT'S OWN. JANUARY 1997 THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTOR AND THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE AS IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. 6 MONTHS LATER THE TRAN...

Dec 30, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER. THE SEAT BELT BECAME UNFASTENED, CAUSING EXTENSIVE INJURIES. *AK

Dec 30, 1998 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AND SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER. THE SEAT BELT BECAME UNFASTENED, CAUSING EXTENSIVE INJURIES. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

NO ONLY AM I DISOPPOINTED WITH THE BRAKES WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES ALL TIMES ON THE SAME SIDE(DRIVERS SIDE ONLY) BUT I AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE PAINT JOB THAT MY CAR HAS. I WOULD HATE TO SELL MY CAR BUT NOW BECAUSE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING AND PEELING ON THE HOOD AND BUMPER TO THE POINT ...

Dec 16, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

NO ONLY AM I DISOPPOINTED WITH THE BRAKES WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES ALL TIMES ON THE SAME SIDE(DRIVERS SIDE ONLY) BUT I AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH THE PAINT JOB THAT MY CAR HAS. I WOULD HATE TO SELL MY CAR BUT NOW BECAUSE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING AND PEELING ON THE HOOD AND BUMPER TO THE POINT ...

Dec 14, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUDDER WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2 TO 3RD, AND 3RD TO 4TH. PROBLEM REPAIRED, BUT OTHER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OCCURRED LATER. *ML

Dec 14, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SHUDDER WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2 TO 3RD, AND 3RD TO 4TH. PROBLEM REPAIRED, BUT OTHER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OCCURRED LATER. *ML

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE, NO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES BADLY. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF REPAIRS, AND THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES CONTINUES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE, NO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES BADLY. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A NUMBER OF REPAIRS, AND THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES CONTINUES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE LOCATION OF THE ASH TRAY CAUSES THE DRIVER TO LOOK DOWN WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE LOCATION OF THE ASH TRAY CAUSES THE DRIVER TO LOOK DOWN WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Nov 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Nov 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FELL APART ON THE ENGINE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. *AK *ML

Nov 10, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WAS SLIPPING CAUSING A VIBRATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER THERE WERE TWO OTHER CARS COMING IN FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM THE NEXT DAY. WAS ALSO TOLD BY SERVICE TECH THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED IN THE 1995 MODEL. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE FIXED BY TH...

Nov 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS FELL APART ON THE ENGINE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. *AK *ML

Nov 10, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WAS SLIPPING CAUSING A VIBRATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER THERE WERE TWO OTHER CARS COMING IN FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM THE NEXT DAY. WAS ALSO TOLD BY SERVICE TECH THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS FIXED IN THE 1995 MODEL. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE FIXED BY TH...

Sep 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RAW GAS IS COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILED PCM LEAVING INJECTORS OPEN AND POURING RAW FUEL TO SPEW FROM TAIL PIPES CREATING A FIRE HAZARD NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RAW GAS IS COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAILED PCM LEAVING INJECTORS OPEN AND POURING RAW FUEL TO SPEW FROM TAIL PIPES CREATING A FIRE HAZARD NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

I JUST THINK THAT IF A CHEVIEY TAHO AND A CHEVIE VAN HIT A MERCURY COUGAR AT A STOP SIGN AT THE SPEED OVER 55MPH AND PUSHES MY COUGAR 5 FEET SIDWAYS IN THE CORNER OF MY FRUNT END THE AIRBAGE'S SHOULD HAVE IMPLODED ???

Sep 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

I JUST THINK THAT IF A CHEVIEY TAHO AND A CHEVIE VAN HIT A MERCURY COUGAR AT A STOP SIGN AT THE SPEED OVER 55MPH AND PUSHES MY COUGAR 5 FEET SIDWAYS IN THE CORNER OF MY FRUNT END THE AIRBAGE'S SHOULD HAVE IMPLODED ???

Sep 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. REPLACED PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. REPLACED PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 11, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE VEHICLE.

Aug 11, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START THE VEHICLE.

Jun 22, 1998 Visibility

I HAVE SEARCHED THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS AND FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BOTH THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED. PLEASE REMIT THIS COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND ADVISE WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHETHER OR NOT THE MANUFACTURER IS DOING...

Jun 22, 1998 Power Train

I HAVE SEARCHED THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS AND FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BOTH THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED. PLEASE REMIT THIS COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND ADVISE WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHETHER OR NOT THE MANUFACTURER IS DOING...

Jun 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE SEARCHED THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS AND FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BOTH THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED. PLEASE REMIT THIS COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND ADVISE WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHETHER OR NOT THE MANUFACTURER IS DOING...

Jun 22, 1998 Visibility

I HAVE SEARCHED THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS AND FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BOTH THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED. PLEASE REMIT THIS COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND ADVISE WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHETHER OR NOT THE MANUFACTURER IS DOING...

Jun 22, 1998 Power Train

I HAVE SEARCHED THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS AND FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BOTH THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED. PLEASE REMIT THIS COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND ADVISE WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHETHER OR NOT THE MANUFACTURER IS DOING...

Jun 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE SEARCHED THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS AND FIND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BOTH THE BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED. PLEASE REMIT THIS COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND ADVISE WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHETHER OR NOT THE MANUFACTURER IS DOING...

May 18, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

97V22500 FORD CONTOUR, 97V225000, MERCURY MISTIQUE, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HE MOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR KEEPS GOING. RECALL ON OTHER CARS THAT HE OWNS STATES THAT IN CARS WITH TRACTION CONTROL ENGINE MAY NOT SLOW TO IDLE WHEN DRIVER REMOVES FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. HE IS NOW H...

May 18, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

97V22500 FORD CONTOUR, 97V225000, MERCURY MISTIQUE, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HE MOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR KEEPS GOING. RECALL ON OTHER CARS THAT HE OWNS STATES THAT IN CARS WITH TRACTION CONTROL ENGINE MAY NOT SLOW TO IDLE WHEN DRIVER REMOVES FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. HE IS NOW H...

May 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE CAUSING ACCIDENT.

May 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Apr 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SHUDDERING AND SHIFTING ROUGH DURING THE 3-4 SHIFT.

Apr 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS SHUDDERING AND SHIFTING ROUGH DURING THE 3-4 SHIFT.

Apr 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Apr 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Apr 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS AND VIBRATES DURING SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEARS. *AK

Apr 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS AND VIBRATES DURING SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEARS. *AK

Feb 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONTINUALLY FAIL CAUSING VIBRATION.

Feb 18, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONTINUALLY FAIL CAUSING VIBRATION.

Feb 13, 1998 Structure

ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNED IN THE TRUNK RELEASE CONSOLE AREA DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF BEVERAGE IN THE CONTAINER/CONSOLE, DETERIORATED THE EXPOSED CONDUCTORS. (QCAW)

Feb 13, 1998 Structure

ELECTRICAL WIRING BURNED IN THE TRUNK RELEASE CONSOLE AREA DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF BEVERAGE IN THE CONTAINER/CONSOLE, DETERIORATED THE EXPOSED CONDUCTORS. (QCAW)

Jan 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING PROBLEMS.

Jan 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING PROBLEMS.

Dec 30, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SLIP AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR ROUGHLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, SUCH AS IN PASSING SITUATIONS. ALSO AIR BYPASS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING MODERATE BRAKING. IN ADDITION, MACHINED WARPED ROTO...

Dec 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SLIP AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR ROUGHLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, SUCH AS IN PASSING SITUATIONS. ALSO AIR BYPASS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING MODERATE BRAKING. IN ADDITION, MACHINED WARPED ROTO...

Dec 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SLIP AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR ROUGHLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, SUCH AS IN PASSING SITUATIONS. ALSO AIR BYPASS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING MODERATE BRAKING. IN ADDITION, MACHINED WARPED ROTO...

Dec 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SLIP AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR ROUGHLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, SUCH AS IN PASSING SITUATIONS. ALSO AIR BYPASS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING MODERATE BRAKING. IN ADDITION, MACHINED WARPED ROTO...

Dec 30, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SLIP AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR ROUGHLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, SUCH AS IN PASSING SITUATIONS. ALSO AIR BYPASS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING MODERATE BRAKING. IN ADDITION, MACHINED WARPED ROTO...

Dec 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SLIP AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR ROUGHLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, SUCH AS IN PASSING SITUATIONS. ALSO AIR BYPASS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING MODERATE BRAKING. IN ADDITION, MACHINED WARPED ROTO...

Dec 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SLIP AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR ROUGHLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, SUCH AS IN PASSING SITUATIONS. ALSO AIR BYPASS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING MODERATE BRAKING. IN ADDITION, MACHINED WARPED ROTO...

Dec 30, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TENDS TO SLIP AND THEN ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR ROUGHLY WHEN SHIFTING. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION, SUCH AS IN PASSING SITUATIONS. ALSO AIR BYPASS VALVE MALFUNCTIONED. ABS BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING MODERATE BRAKING. IN ADDITION, MACHINED WARPED ROTO...

Nov 25, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GEAR ENGAGEMENT; VEHICLE REEVS 3,000 RMPS. WATER DEVELOPED THROUGH INLET, COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. DEALER'S COMMENTS: MASS FLOW AIR SENSOR ALSO SERVICED ON BYPASS AIR VALVE TUBE. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GEAR ENGAGEMENT; VEHICLE REEVS 3,000 RMPS. WATER DEVELOPED THROUGH INLET, COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. DEALER'S COMMENTS: MASS FLOW AIR SENSOR ALSO SERVICED ON BYPASS AIR VALVE TUBE. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

GEAR ENGAGEMENT; VEHICLE REEVS 3,000 RMPS. WATER DEVELOPED THROUGH INLET, COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. DEALER'S COMMENTS: MASS FLOW AIR SENSOR ALSO SERVICED ON BYPASS AIR VALVE TUBE. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

GEAR ENGAGEMENT; VEHICLE REEVS 3,000 RMPS. WATER DEVELOPED THROUGH INLET, COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. DEALER'S COMMENTS: MASS FLOW AIR SENSOR ALSO SERVICED ON BYPASS AIR VALVE TUBE. *AK

May 22, 1997 Visibility

THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED AFTER DRIVER SHUT DOOR.

May 22, 1997 Visibility

THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED AFTER DRIVER SHUT DOOR.

Feb 26, 1997 Equipment

WHENEVER CONSUMER OPENS DOORS, DOORS DO NOT LATCH BACK, DOORS WILL BEGAN TO CLOSE, HITTING CONSUMER ON KNEES. EVN WHEN PARKED ON SLIGHTEST INCLINE DOORS WILL NOT STAY OPEN. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Equipment

WHENEVER CONSUMER OPENS DOORS, DOORS DO NOT LATCH BACK, DOORS WILL BEGAN TO CLOSE, HITTING CONSUMER ON KNEES. EVN WHEN PARKED ON SLIGHTEST INCLINE DOORS WILL NOT STAY OPEN. *AK

Jan 31, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

HAS ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, WHEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND FEELS VEHICLE SURGING; HAD AT DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jan 31, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

HAS ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, WHEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND FEELS VEHICLE SURGING; HAD AT DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Power Train

ON THE BELTWAY WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN LOST POWER. THIS CONSUMER HAD TO LET UP AND TAKE FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL AND TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE PICKED UP AGAIN. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ON THE BELTWAY WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN LOST POWER. THIS CONSUMER HAD TO LET UP AND TAKE FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL AND TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE PICKED UP AGAIN. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Power Train

ON THE BELTWAY WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN LOST POWER. THIS CONSUMER HAD TO LET UP AND TAKE FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL AND TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE PICKED UP AGAIN. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ON THE BELTWAY WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN LOST POWER. THIS CONSUMER HAD TO LET UP AND TAKE FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL AND TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE PICKED UP AGAIN. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, HEAD ON THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE THAT WAS RELEASED. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Oct 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, HEAD ON THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE THAT WAS RELEASED. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Sep 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WITHOUT HAVING APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN.*AK

Sep 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WITHOUT HAVING APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN.*AK

Jul 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTOR WORE OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT ROTOR WORE OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

May 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash Fire

REPORTED BY POLICE OFFICER. THE VEHICEL HAD A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash Fire

REPORTED BY POLICE OFFICER. THE VEHICEL HAD A FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUDDER. *DSH

Apr 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUDDER. *DSH

Apr 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR NEW THE FRONT ROTOR WAS CUT THREE TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASED CAR NEW THE FRONT ROTOR WAS CUT THREE TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT DISC ROTORS AND PADS WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH LESS THAN 30K MILES. *AK

Mar 14, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT DISC ROTORS AND PADS WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH LESS THAN 30K MILES. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE FUEL PUMP BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE FUEL PUMP BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE FUEL PUMP BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE FUEL PUMP BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES. *AK

Feb 5, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING IN THE DOWNWARD POSITION. TT

Feb 5, 1996 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING IN THE DOWNWARD POSITION. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Visibility

THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRICAL MIRROR DOES NOT WORK. TT

Dec 14, 1995 Visibility

THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRICAL MIRROR DOES NOT WORK. TT

Dec 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP COMPLETELY DUE TO MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Dec 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP COMPLETELY DUE TO MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

Nov 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM IS FAILING AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT STOPPING PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM IS FAILING AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT STOPPING PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DISC BRAKES ON THE FRONT TEND TO VIBRATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Steering

THE DISC BRAKES ON THE FRONT TEND TO VIBRATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DISC BRAKES ON THE FRONT TEND TO VIBRATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Steering

THE DISC BRAKES ON THE FRONT TEND TO VIBRATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING BRAKE LOCK UP, HAD TO HAVE ROTORS REPLACED. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING BRAKE LOCK UP, HAD TO HAVE ROTORS REPLACED. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED OCCUPANT/2 WEEKS LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID THE SAME THING. TT

Jun 12, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED OCCUPANT/2 WEEKS LATER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID THE SAME THING. TT

May 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING FAILURE, HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. TT

May 16, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING FAILURE, HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. TT

May 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, EXPERENCING TOTAL LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

May 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, EXPERENCING TOTAL LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

May 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PRESSED, GAS PEDAL VIBRATES AND ACCELERATES. TT

May 8, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PRESSED, GAS PEDAL VIBRATES AND ACCELERATES. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEM. TT

Apr 18, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, EQUIPPED WITH ABS SYSTEM. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED TWICE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE, ALSO WARPED ROTORS/GLAZED PADS REPLACED. *AW

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED TWICE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE, ALSO WARPED ROTORS/GLAZED PADS REPLACED. *AW

Feb 23, 1995 Tires

POOR TREADING PLACED ON THE TIRE. CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Tires

POOR TREADING PLACED ON THE TIRE. CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 70 MILES PER HOUR. TT

Feb 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 70 MILES PER HOUR. TT

Feb 1, 1995 Visibility

MOCHA COLORED DASHBOARD REFLECTS INTO WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY OF ROAD. *AK

Feb 1, 1995 Visibility

MOCHA COLORED DASHBOARD REFLECTS INTO WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY OF ROAD. *AK

Jan 19, 1995 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Power Train

AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TT