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Nov 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 94 IN CHICAGO, I ACCELERATED TO PASS A CAR. THE ACCELERATION DEVICE WITHIN THE ENGINE, NOT ONLY STUCK, BUT IT INCREASED SPEED. I TRIED TO BRAKE THE CAR WITH LITTLE RESPONSE. I GOT ON THE EXIT RAMP AND WITH 2 FEET ON THE BRAKES, COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. WE REAR ENDED A ...

Nov 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 94 IN CHICAGO, I ACCELERATED TO PASS A CAR. THE ACCELERATION DEVICE WITHIN THE ENGINE, NOT ONLY STUCK, BUT IT INCREASED SPEED. I TRIED TO BRAKE THE CAR WITH LITTLE RESPONSE. I GOT ON THE EXIT RAMP AND WITH 2 FEET ON THE BRAKES, COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. WE REAR ENDED A ...

Nov 25, 2003 Visibility 98,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW ROLLED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 25, 2003 Visibility 98,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW ROLLED DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Aug 7, 2002 Tires

THERE IS NO TREAD WEAR/ TRACTION, OR TEMPERATURE CODE ON THE TIRES.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Tires

THERE IS NO TREAD WEAR/ TRACTION, OR TEMPERATURE CODE ON THE TIRES.*AK

Jul 3, 2002 Electrical System

FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND...

Jul 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND...

Jul 3, 2002 Equipment

FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND...

Jul 3, 2002 Electrical System

FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND...

Jul 3, 2002 Electrical System

FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND...

Jul 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND...

Jul 3, 2002 Equipment

FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND...

Jul 3, 2002 Electrical System

FORD SAYS THE STARTER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE UNDER THE STARTER SWITCH RECALL. THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN. THE SWITCH HAS BURNED CONTACTS AND IS DEFORMED PROBABLY FROM HEAT. THE HARNESS CONNECTOR, THAT GOES TO THE SWITCH, IS MELTED , SPLIT AND DEFORMED. MY TURN SIGNALS AND...

Nov 27, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH / STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN HEAT UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASSION AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH UNDER RECALL.*SLC

Nov 27, 2001 Steering

IGNITION SWITCH / STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN HEAT UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASSION AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH UNDER RECALL.*SLC

Nov 27, 2001 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH / STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN HEAT UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASSION AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH UNDER RECALL.*SLC

Nov 27, 2001 Steering

IGNITION SWITCH / STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN HEAT UP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASSION AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH UNDER RECALL.*SLC

Aug 27, 2001 Electrical System

ON TWO OCCASIONS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND ROAD CONDITIONS VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. ANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Electrical System

ON TWO OCCASIONS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND ROAD CONDITIONS VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. ANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

THIS TIRE WAS ON AN MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1988. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE. WHEN CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE A TREAD SEPERATION WAS NOTICED. FIRESTONE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

THIS TIRE WAS ON AN MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1988. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE. WHEN CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE A TREAD SEPERATION WAS NOTICED. FIRESTONE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

3 OF THE 4 FIRESTONE TIRES ON CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Sep 13, 2000 Tires

3 OF THE 4 FIRESTONE TIRES ON CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Aug 31, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 96VO71000. ANOTHER CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, IT WAS RAINING AND COULD HARDLY SEE ANYTHING. *AK THE CAUSE FOR STALLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES...

Aug 31, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 96VO71000. ANOTHER CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, IT WAS RAINING AND COULD HARDLY SEE ANYTHING. *AK THE CAUSE FOR STALLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES...

Aug 31, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 96VO71000. ANOTHER CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, IT WAS RAINING AND COULD HARDLY SEE ANYTHING. *AK THE CAUSE FOR STALLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES...

Aug 31, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 96VO71000. ANOTHER CAR ALMOST REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, IT WAS RAINING AND COULD HARDLY SEE ANYTHING. *AK THE CAUSE FOR STALLING OF THE VEHICLE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION MODULE. THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES...

Jul 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

AS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE . SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. FRONT TWO TIRE WERE ON FIRE AT THAT TIME. FIRE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Jul 21, 2000 Electrical System Fire

AS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE . SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. FRONT TWO TIRE WERE ON FIRE AT THAT TIME. FIRE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Jul 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

AS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE . SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. FRONT TWO TIRE WERE ON FIRE AT THAT TIME. FIRE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Jul 21, 2000 Electrical System Fire

AS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE . SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. FRONT TWO TIRE WERE ON FIRE AT THAT TIME. FIRE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Jul 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED OF APPROX. 45 -50MPH ON RT.219 IN ORCHARD PARK, N Y, WHEN MY 1988 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WAGON STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON LEVEL GROUNG TO APPROX. 60 MPH. CONTINUOUS BRAKING ONLY SLOWED THE...

Jul 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED OF APPROX. 45 -50MPH ON RT.219 IN ORCHARD PARK, N Y, WHEN MY 1988 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WAGON STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON LEVEL GROUNG TO APPROX. 60 MPH. CONTINUOUS BRAKING ONLY SLOWED THE...

Jul 11, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE IN BED HEARD AUTOMOBILE CRANKING BY ITSELF. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOOK OUT OF THE WINDOW, SAW SMOKE, AND THEN AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT BLAZE OUT.*AK

Jul 11, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE IN BED HEARD AUTOMOBILE CRANKING BY ITSELF. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOOK OUT OF THE WINDOW, SAW SMOKE, AND THEN AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT BLAZE OUT.*AK

May 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND& IT SHOT BACK ACROSS A SMALL INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH, IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF, CONSUMER THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A THROTTLE PROBLEM,DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *AK *ML *SLC

May 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND& IT SHOT BACK ACROSS A SMALL INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH, IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF, CONSUMER THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A THROTTLE PROBLEM,DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *AK *ML *SLC

Jul 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL. NLM

Jul 20, 1999 Electrical System

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL. NLM

Jul 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL. NLM

Jul 20, 1999 Electrical System

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY, IGNITION MODULE REPLACED BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL. NLM

Jun 10, 1999 Electrical System

IN 98 WE TOOK THIS CAR IN FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WHEN WE RETURNED HOME THE SWITCH REFUSED TO ALLOW US TO TURN IT OFF WE CALLED THE FORD DEALER THAT HAD DONE THE REPLACEMENT WE HAD NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTILL THIS TIME THEN ONCE I GOT IT TURNED OFF AND WE WENT TO RESTART THE CAR IT WOULD NOT...

Jun 10, 1999 Equipment

IN 98 WE TOOK THIS CAR IN FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WHEN WE RETURNED HOME THE SWITCH REFUSED TO ALLOW US TO TURN IT OFF WE CALLED THE FORD DEALER THAT HAD DONE THE REPLACEMENT WE HAD NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTILL THIS TIME THEN ONCE I GOT IT TURNED OFF AND WE WENT TO RESTART THE CAR IT WOULD NOT...

Jun 10, 1999 Electrical System

IN 98 WE TOOK THIS CAR IN FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WHEN WE RETURNED HOME THE SWITCH REFUSED TO ALLOW US TO TURN IT OFF WE CALLED THE FORD DEALER THAT HAD DONE THE REPLACEMENT WE HAD NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTILL THIS TIME THEN ONCE I GOT IT TURNED OFF AND WE WENT TO RESTART THE CAR IT WOULD NOT...

Jun 10, 1999 Equipment

IN 98 WE TOOK THIS CAR IN FOR AN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL WHEN WE RETURNED HOME THE SWITCH REFUSED TO ALLOW US TO TURN IT OFF WE CALLED THE FORD DEALER THAT HAD DONE THE REPLACEMENT WE HAD NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTILL THIS TIME THEN ONCE I GOT IT TURNED OFF AND WE WENT TO RESTART THE CAR IT WOULD NOT...

Apr 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK, WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO EXHAUST PIPE, LEAKED DUE TO RUST WHICH CAUSED A CRACK. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Apr 27, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK, WHICH IS LOCATED NEXT TO EXHAUST PIPE, LEAKED DUE TO RUST WHICH CAUSED A CRACK. THIS MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CORD NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FIRE AND MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Mar 25, 1999 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CORD NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FIRE AND MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Mar 25, 1999 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE.

Jan 25, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

Jan 25, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.

Oct 22, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS SHRINK IN COLD WEATHER.

Oct 22, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTONS SHRINK IN COLD WEATHER.

Aug 6, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. PULLED VEHICLE OFF ROAD AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND NOTICED INSULATION ON WIRE WAS BURNING APPROXIMATELY 6-8 INCHES AWAY FROM ALTERNATOR; CONNECTOR SHOWED SIGN OF BURNED AND MELTED INSULATION. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. PULLED VEHICLE OFF ROAD AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND NOTICED INSULATION ON WIRE WAS BURNING APPROXIMATELY 6-8 INCHES AWAY FROM ALTERNATOR; CONNECTOR SHOWED SIGN OF BURNED AND MELTED INSULATION. *AK

Jul 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKS IN TWO PLACES, WHERE SUPPORTING STRAPS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK ITSELF. ALL THE TIME IT LEAKS. NO WARRANTY AND NO RECALL ON THE GAS TANK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 6, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKS IN TWO PLACES, WHERE SUPPORTING STRAPS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK ITSELF. ALL THE TIME IT LEAKS. NO WARRANTY AND NO RECALL ON THE GAS TANK. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 4, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 4, 1997 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED.

Oct 4, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Oct 4, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Oct 4, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 4, 1997 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED.

Oct 4, 1997 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Oct 4, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Aug 12, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN GOING TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AFTER DRIVING, THE KEY IS VERY HOT AND BURNS DRIVER'S FINGER. *AK

Aug 12, 1997 Electrical System

WHEN GOING TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AFTER DRIVING, THE KEY IS VERY HOT AND BURNS DRIVER'S FINGER. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING DUE TO WEARING OUT OF THE SUPPORT BANDS. ALSO HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Visibility

FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING DUE TO WEARING OUT OF THE SUPPORT BANDS. ALSO HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING DUE TO WEARING OUT OF THE SUPPORT BANDS. ALSO HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

Jun 12, 1997 Visibility

FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING DUE TO WEARING OUT OF THE SUPPORT BANDS. ALSO HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. *AK

May 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE CONTINUES TO THROTTLE. EXCCESSIVE EFFORT INVOLVED TO STOP. *AK

May 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE CONTINUES TO THROTTLE. EXCCESSIVE EFFORT INVOLVED TO STOP. *AK

Mar 26, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK . *AK

Mar 26, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK . *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jan 30, 1997 Parking Brake

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE SWITCH BROKE.

Jan 30, 1997 Parking Brake

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE SWITCH BROKE.

Dec 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER SHIFTED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELARATED IN REVERSE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Dec 18, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER SHIFTED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELARATED IN REVERSE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AS CAR WAS BEING PARKED.

Nov 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AS CAR WAS BEING PARKED.

Nov 15, 1996 Electrical System

FIRE ORIGINATED IN OR ABOUT THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Nov 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Nov 15, 1996 Electrical System

FIRE ORIGINATED IN OR ABOUT THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Nov 15, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Nov 14, 1996 Electrical System Fire

RECALL -96V071000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE SERVICE WAS DONE IN AUGUST OF 1996. ON OCT. 20TH 1996, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AND SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE, UNDER THE HOOD. RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK *SLC

Nov 14, 1996 Electrical System Fire

RECALL -96V071000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE SERVICE WAS DONE IN AUGUST OF 1996. ON OCT. 20TH 1996, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AND SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE, UNDER THE HOOD. RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK *SLC

Oct 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Oct 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Sep 13, 1996 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Sep 13, 1996 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE VEERED LEFT WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 7, 1996 Tires

FRONT TIRES REPLACED. *SD

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE VEERED LEFT WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Aug 7, 1996 Tires

FRONT TIRES REPLACED. *SD

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DO THE REPAIR UNTIL OCTOBER.*AK

Aug 1, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT DO THE REPAIR UNTIL OCTOBER.*AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Jul 3, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON DASHBOARD DUE TO POSSIBLE SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE ON DASHBOARD DUE TO POSSIBLE SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK

Jun 24, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, NYLON TRANSMISSION SHIFT FAILED, CAUSING MASSIVE CLUTCH FAILURE; COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT;DIFFICULTY PASSING OTHER CARS. *AK

Jun 24, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, NYLON TRANSMISSION SHIFT FAILED, CAUSING MASSIVE CLUTCH FAILURE; COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT;DIFFICULTY PASSING OTHER CARS. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM BELOW THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM BELOW THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 31, 1996 Seat Belts

FALSE LATCHING OF SPRING WHICH SECURES SEAT BELT BUCKLE. MECHANISM WILL NOT REMAIN ENGAGED. *AK

May 31, 1996 Seat Belts

FALSE LATCHING OF SPRING WHICH SECURES SEAT BELT BUCKLE. MECHANISM WILL NOT REMAIN ENGAGED. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, DASH BURNED. *AK

May 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, APPLIED ACCELEATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, ACCELETOR PEDAL STUCK, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES BETWEEN THE WINDSHEILD AND THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, DASH BURNED. *AK

May 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, APPLIED ACCELEATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, ACCELETOR PEDAL STUCK, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES BETWEEN THE WINDSHEILD AND THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, DASH BURNED. *AK

May 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, APPLIED ACCELEATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, ACCELETOR PEDAL STUCK, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES BETWEEN THE WINDSHEILD AND THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, DASH BURNED. *AK

May 1, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, APPLIED ACCELEATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, ACCELETOR PEDAL STUCK, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED UNKNOWN. *AK

May 1, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES BETWEEN THE WINDSHEILD AND THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System Fire

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM IGNITION SWITCH. SOMEONE ASSISTED OWNER IN SHUTTING IT DOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 26, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM IGNITION SWITCH. SOMEONE ASSISTED OWNER IN SHUTTING IT DOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, WIRES OVER HEATED. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DROVE AND PARKED 15 MINUTES LATER, COULD NOT GET STARTED. TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER WHICH SAID FIRE DAMAGED TO ENGINE AREA. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF STEERING COLUMN, FIRE DISTINQUISHED IT'S SELF, WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNT. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, WIRES OVER HEATED. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DROVE AND PARKED 15 MINUTES LATER, COULD NOT GET STARTED. TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER WHICH SAID FIRE DAMAGED TO ENGINE AREA. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF STEERING COLUMN, FIRE DISTINQUISHED IT'S SELF, WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNT. *AK

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH

Apr 19, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH GOT VERY HOT, NO FIRE YET. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT COMPLETELY. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH GOT VERY HOT, NO FIRE YET. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT COMPLETELY. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH GOT VERY HOT, NO FIRE YET. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT COMPLETELY. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH GOT VERY HOT, NO FIRE YET. *AK

Apr 18, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT COMPLETELY. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT BEHIND DASH. *DSH

Apr 9, 1996 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT BEHIND DASH. *DSH

Feb 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, INTERIOR COMPLETELY BURNED. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, INTERIOR COMPLETELY BURNED. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, INTERIOR COMPLETELY BURNED. *AK

Feb 27, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, INTERIOR COMPLETELY BURNED. *AK

Feb 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHEN CAR WAS PARKED THE INTERIOR CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHEN CAR WAS PARKED THE INTERIOR CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED DUE TO BREAKDOWN OF THE LINING. *DSH

Jan 5, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED DUE TO BREAKDOWN OF THE LINING. *DSH

Jan 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT

Jan 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASE CAR NEW THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT

Dec 1, 1995 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE NEED TO BE REPLACED . TT

Dec 1, 1995 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE NEED TO BE REPLACED . TT

Oct 10, 1995 Power Train

CROSSMEMBER TUBING THAT SUPPORTS TRANSMISSION RUSTED OUT RESULTING IN SYSTEM FALLING TO GROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Power Train

CROSSMEMBER TUBING THAT SUPPORTS TRANSMISSION RUSTED OUT RESULTING IN SYSTEM FALLING TO GROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 6, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT, CAUSING IT TO BE LOOSE, PRIOR TO RECALL.(88V028000)*DSH

Oct 6, 1995 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT, CAUSING IT TO BE LOOSE, PRIOR TO RECALL.(88V028000)*DSH

Aug 17, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 47,000 MILES MANUFACTURER OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 47,000 MILES MANUFACTURER OFFERS NO ASSISTANCE. TT

Jul 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE/ACCIDENT. *DH

Jul 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE/ACCIDENT. *DH

Jun 19, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DIENGAGE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jun 19, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DIENGAGE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

Apr 17, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING WHEEL THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

Apr 17, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING WHEEL THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

Apr 16, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. *TW

Apr 16, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. *TW

Feb 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TWICE, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *SKD

Feb 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED ON THREE OCCASIONS.

Feb 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TWICE, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *SKD

Feb 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED ON THREE OCCASIONS.

Feb 11, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKS DUE TO STRAPS RUBBING HOLES IN TANKS. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479625) *SKD

Feb 11, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAKS DUE TO STRAPS RUBBING HOLES IN TANKS. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479625) *SKD

Jan 23, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CLUTCH FAILED TO DOWNSHIFT UPON BRAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD/FAST IDLING. *AW

Jan 23, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CLUTCH FAILED TO DOWNSHIFT UPON BRAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD/FAST IDLING. *AW

Jan 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING WITHOUT PRESSING GAS PEDAL, FROM 35-70MPH ACCELERATING, TO STOP TURNED OFF IGNITION. TT

Jan 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING WITHOUT PRESSING GAS PEDAL, FROM 35-70MPH ACCELERATING, TO STOP TURNED OFF IGNITION. TT