Problem Breakdown
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND APPROACHING A TURN, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND MODULAR. THE VEHICLE O...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND APPROACHING A TURN, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND MODULAR. THE VEHICLE O...
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT BUCKEL. A SPRING ON THE RELEASE BUTTON BREAKS AND NO LONGER LATCHES CORRECTLY. THE BUCKEL WILL HOLD IF IT IS SHAKEN BUT RELEASES EASILY. THIS IS THE SECOND 1987 GRAND MARQUIS THAT I HAVE OWENED THAT THIS HAPPENED TO. I REPLACED THEM WITH PARTS FROM A SALVAGE YARD. FORD WANTED $2...
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT BUCKEL. A SPRING ON THE RELEASE BUTTON BREAKS AND NO LONGER LATCHES CORRECTLY. THE BUCKEL WILL HOLD IF IT IS SHAKEN BUT RELEASES EASILY. THIS IS THE SECOND 1987 GRAND MARQUIS THAT I HAVE OWENED THAT THIS HAPPENED TO. I REPLACED THEM WITH PARTS FROM A SALVAGE YARD. FORD WANTED $2...
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND DID NOT WORK PROPERLY.*AK *JB
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND DID NOT WORK PROPERLY.*AK *JB
WIRING CABLE HARNESS FUSE LINKS. *AK
FUSE LINKS FAILED TO OPEN CAUSING WIRES TO BURN I AM A E.T..
WIRING CABLE HARNESS FUSE LINKS. *AK
FUSE LINKS FAILED TO OPEN CAUSING WIRES TO BURN I AM A E.T..
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *MJS
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO FAILED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *MJS
CABLE THAT RUNS FROM TRANSMISSION TO THROTTLE CAME LOOSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, EVEN WITH BRAKES APPLIED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
CABLE THAT RUNS FROM TRANSMISSION TO THROTTLE CAME LOOSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, EVEN WITH BRAKES APPLIED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
ENGINE OIL PAN HAS RUSTED OUT WITHIN 100,000 MILES, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. *AK
ENGINE OIL PAN HAS RUSTED OUT WITHIN 100,000 MILES, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED FOR SOMETIME. STARTED VEHICLE & WAS DRIVING WHEN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER WAS INSIDE VEHICLE. HAD NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. STOPPED & LIFTED HOOD. FLAMES SHUT OUT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO PUT FLAMES OUT. INDCATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED FOR SOMETIME. STARTED VEHICLE & WAS DRIVING WHEN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER WAS INSIDE VEHICLE. HAD NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. STOPPED & LIFTED HOOD. FLAMES SHUT OUT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO PUT FLAMES OUT. INDCATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION DURING DAMP OR RAINY WEATHER. MJS
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION DURING DAMP OR RAINY WEATHER. MJS
WIRING LINK AT STARTER SOLONOID BURNT UP.
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.
IGNITION COIL REPLACED.
RADIATOR HOSE AND SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.
RADIATOR HOSE AND SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.
EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO HOLE.
O RINGS ON THE A/C SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
WIRING LINK AT STARTER SOLONOID BURNT UP.
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
BRAKE SWITCH FAILED.
IGNITION COIL REPLACED.
RADIATOR HOSE AND SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.
RADIATOR HOSE AND SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.
EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO HOLE.
O RINGS ON THE A/C SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
BOLTS TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
BOLTS TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO TWO TREES. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO TWO TREES. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. VEHICLE NOT IN REVERSE WHEN IT TOOK OFF. GEAR STILL IN NEUTRAL. HAD TO RELEASE BRAKES. CALLED DEALER & WILL HAVE VEHICLE TOTALED. WAS TOLD THROTTLE CABLE GONE. *AK
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. VEHICLE NOT IN REVERSE WHEN IT TOOK OFF. GEAR STILL IN NEUTRAL. HAD TO RELEASE BRAKES. CALLED DEALER & WILL HAVE VEHICLE TOTALED. WAS TOLD THROTTLE CABLE GONE. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT ONLY THE TRUNK LIDS OF 1987 MODEL GRAND MARQUIS ARE RUSTING.
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT ONLY THE TRUNK LIDS OF 1987 MODEL GRAND MARQUIS ARE RUSTING.
THE FEMALE PART OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN. PART HAS BEEN ORDERED TO REPLACE BUCKLE. DEALER STATED THAT PART COULD TAKE UP TO (6) MONTHS. *AK
THE FEMALE PART OF THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN. PART HAS BEEN ORDERED TO REPLACE BUCKLE. DEALER STATED THAT PART COULD TAKE UP TO (6) MONTHS. *AK
WAS DRIVING AND SAW SMOKE, PULLED OVER AND OPENED HOOD, THERE WAS A FIRE, TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM THE ALTERNATOR . *AK
WAS DRIVING AND SAW SMOKE, PULLED OVER AND OPENED HOOD, THERE WAS A FIRE, TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE FIRE CAME FROM THE ALTERNATOR . *AK
REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES AND THERE HAS BEEN 3 FIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES AND THERE HAS BEEN 3 FIRES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 ALTENATOR FIRES SINCE 1991. THE LAST FIRE WAS ON CHRISTMAS EVE THIS YEAR. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 ALTENATOR FIRES SINCE 1991. THE LAST FIRE WAS ON CHRISTMAS EVE THIS YEAR. *AK
ENGINE FIRE. OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL.
ENGINE FIRE. OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL.
FRONT LEFT TIE ROD BROKE, RESULTING IN HARD STEERING AND CONTROLING. *AK
FRONT LEFT TIE ROD BROKE, RESULTING IN HARD STEERING AND CONTROLING. *AK
DROVE VEHICLE FOR SHOPPING, PARKED VEHICLE, 11:10 PLACED PACKAGES IN BACK SEAT & LEFT, LATER RETURNED & SAW VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE DEPT PUT OUT FIRE. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
DROVE VEHICLE FOR SHOPPING, PARKED VEHICLE, 11:10 PLACED PACKAGES IN BACK SEAT & LEFT, LATER RETURNED & SAW VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE DEPT PUT OUT FIRE. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATED. *SD
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATED. *SD
THE VEHICLE HAD A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IS CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAD A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IS CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAD A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IS CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAD A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IS CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED, TURNED ON IGNITION SWITCH, SMOKE CAME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH, TURNED OFF SWITCH, SMOKING STOPPED; SWITCH REPLACED; NO FIRE. *AK
THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED, TURNED ON IGNITION SWITCH, SMOKE CAME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH, TURNED OFF SWITCH, SMOKING STOPPED; SWITCH REPLACED; NO FIRE. *AK
THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED, TURNED ON IGNITION SWITCH, SMOKE CAME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH, TURNED OFF SWITCH, SMOKING STOPPED; SWITCH REPLACED; NO FIRE. *AK
THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED, TURNED ON IGNITION SWITCH, SMOKE CAME OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH, TURNED OFF SWITCH, SMOKING STOPPED; SWITCH REPLACED; NO FIRE. *AK
THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
COLONY PARK STATION WAGEN; STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. OWNER RAISED HOOD AND SAW NOTHING. STEERING COLUMN IGNITED W/OWNER USING FIRE EXTINGUISHER. *AK
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. OWNER WAS TOLD POSSIBLE IGNITION FAILURE. WEEKS LATER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
COLONY PARK STATION WAGEN; STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. OWNER RAISED HOOD AND SAW NOTHING. STEERING COLUMN IGNITED W/OWNER USING FIRE EXTINGUISHER. *AK
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. OWNER WAS TOLD POSSIBLE IGNITION FAILURE. WEEKS LATER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER OFF SITTING STILL AN HOUR. VEHICLE COMPLETELY MELTED DOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER OFF SITTING STILL AN HOUR. VEHICLE COMPLETELY MELTED DOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES. *AK
15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE CAR, NOTICED A FIRE WHILE PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE, POSSIBLE DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH SHORT. *AK
15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE CAR, NOTICED A FIRE WHILE PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE, POSSIBLE DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH SHORT. *AK
15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE CAR, NOTICED A FIRE WHILE PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE, POSSIBLE DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH SHORT. *AK
15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE CAR, NOTICED A FIRE WHILE PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE, POSSIBLE DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH SHORT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INGNITON SWITCH, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INGNITON SWITCH, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INGNITON SWITCH, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INGNITON SWITCH, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK
FUTURA TIRE BLEW OUT. *SD
FUTURA TIRE BLEW OUT. *SD
THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. TT
THE WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE. TT
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WHEN BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT COMES LOOSE . TT
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WHEN BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT COMES LOOSE . TT
WHEN PUTTING ON THE CRUISE CONTROL RESUME CAR ACCELERATE . TT
WHEN PUTTING ON THE CRUISE CONTROL RESUME CAR ACCELERATE . TT
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT DOES NOT BUCKLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT DOES NOT BUCKLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS SPLIT, CAUSING SEAT BELTS TO FAIL. *SKD
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS SPLIT, CAUSING SEAT BELTS TO FAIL. *SKD
HOLE IN ALUMINUM WHEEL CAST, CAUSING LOSS OF AIR IN TIRES. *AK
HOLE IN ALUMINUM WHEEL CAST, CAUSING LOSS OF AIR IN TIRES. *AK