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Jul 1, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

Driving on the NYS Thruway with Cruise Control on and it dropped out. I tried to reengage several times and it would not engage. On the way home I tried it again it kicked on and kicked off right away and since this incident I've had no cruise control. I researched recalls and see there are 3 199...

Jul 1, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

Driving on the NYS Thruway with Cruise Control on and it dropped out. I tried to reengage several times and it would not engage. On the way home I tried it again it kicked on and kicked off right away and since this incident I've had no cruise control. I researched recalls and see there are 3 199...

Mar 9, 2020 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION EXISTS WHEREAS THE HEADLIGHTS CAN RANDOMLY FLICKER OFF DURING DRIVING, ONLY STOPPED BY KICKING THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE ABOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPEATEDLY WITH LIMITED AND TEMPORARY RESULTS. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS ON THE INTERSTATE DURING THE NIGHT WITH MODERATE TRAF...

Mar 9, 2020 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION EXISTS WHEREAS THE HEADLIGHTS CAN RANDOMLY FLICKER OFF DURING DRIVING, ONLY STOPPED BY KICKING THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE ABOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPEATEDLY WITH LIMITED AND TEMPORARY RESULTS. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS ON THE INTERSTATE DURING THE NIGHT WITH MODERATE TRAF...

Jun 17, 2010 Exterior Lighting 218,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED AND REPLACED THE HARNESS. THE FAIL...

Jun 17, 2010 Exterior Lighting 218,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED AND REPLACED THE HARNESS. THE FAIL...

Sep 10, 2009 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

1993 GRAND MARQUIS CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY, TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Sep 10, 2009 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

1993 GRAND MARQUIS CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY, TOTAL LOSS. *TR

May 2, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63 mi

BRAKES FAILED, BRAKES LIGHT WENT ON PULLED OVER CHECKED THE FLUID IT WAS EMPTY I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND TOOK IT TO MY SERVICE STATION . BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED , IN ORDER TO FIX THE BRAKE LINES THEY WOULD HAD TO TAKE THE BODY OF THE CAR OFF THE CHASSIE TO FIX THEM TWO EXPENSIVE THAT WAY . HAD THEM C...

May 2, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63 mi

BRAKES FAILED, BRAKES LIGHT WENT ON PULLED OVER CHECKED THE FLUID IT WAS EMPTY I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND TOOK IT TO MY SERVICE STATION . BRAKE LINES WERE ROTTED , IN ORDER TO FIX THE BRAKE LINES THEY WOULD HAD TO TAKE THE BODY OF THE CAR OFF THE CHASSIE TO FIX THEM TWO EXPENSIVE THAT WAY . HAD THEM C...

Feb 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LEAKS OIL FROM THE OIL PAN. ROUTINELY, HE MUST HAVE THE OIL PAN TEMPORARILY PATCHED TO PREVENT A TOTAL LOSS OF OIL. HE CALLED VARIOUS DEALERS AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WIDESPREAD AND THE RE...

Feb 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LEAKS OIL FROM THE OIL PAN. ROUTINELY, HE MUST HAVE THE OIL PAN TEMPORARILY PATCHED TO PREVENT A TOTAL LOSS OF OIL. HE CALLED VARIOUS DEALERS AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WIDESPREAD AND THE RE...

Sep 18, 2008 Power Train

VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK LIKE IT WAS GOING THROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS AND THEN 2 DAYS LATER IT CAN ONLY GO ON REVERSE AND NOT ABLE TO SHIFT TO DRIVE WITHOUT KICKING HARD AND THEN VERY SLOW MOTION. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. *TR

Sep 18, 2008 Power Train

VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK LIKE IT WAS GOING THROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS AND THEN 2 DAYS LATER IT CAN ONLY GO ON REVERSE AND NOT ABLE TO SHIFT TO DRIVE WITHOUT KICKING HARD AND THEN VERY SLOW MOTION. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. *TR

Apr 28, 2008 Electrical System 130,000 mi

I HAVE A 92 CROWN VICTORIA AND A 93 GRAND MARQUIS ON THE HEADLAMP SWITCH THE HARNESS IS MELTED AND BURNED ON BOTH OF THEM IN THE SAME SPOT INVOLVING THE SAME WIRE. *TR

Apr 28, 2008 Electrical System 130,000 mi

I HAVE A 92 CROWN VICTORIA AND A 93 GRAND MARQUIS ON THE HEADLAMP SWITCH THE HARNESS IS MELTED AND BURNED ON BOTH OF THEM IN THE SAME SPOT INVOLVING THE SAME WIRE. *TR

Mar 28, 2008 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS BEEN LOOSE FOR A WHILE. THE POWER CONTROLS TO ADJUST SEAT POSITION FAILED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK MY HUSBAND EXPERIENCED THE FEELING OF THE SEAT DISCONNECTING. IT HAS DETACHED FROM THE TRACK. THE WELDING BECAME UNWELDED. THE DRIV...

Mar 28, 2008 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAS BEEN LOOSE FOR A WHILE. THE POWER CONTROLS TO ADJUST SEAT POSITION FAILED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK MY HUSBAND EXPERIENCED THE FEELING OF THE SEAT DISCONNECTING. IT HAS DETACHED FROM THE TRACK. THE WELDING BECAME UNWELDED. THE DRIV...

Feb 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 175,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL FIRE. NO WARNING. NO RECALL NOTICE. I PURCHASED THIS 1993 GRAND MARQUIS IN 1997 FROM AN AUTHORIZED LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN LONGWOOD FL. I FINANCED IT THROUGH FORD CREDIT. I LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE FROM 1991 TO 2005. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A PROBLEM. CAR WAS DESTROYED. EXTENSIVE...

Feb 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 175,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL FIRE. NO WARNING. NO RECALL NOTICE. I PURCHASED THIS 1993 GRAND MARQUIS IN 1997 FROM AN AUTHORIZED LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN LONGWOOD FL. I FINANCED IT THROUGH FORD CREDIT. I LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE FROM 1991 TO 2005. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF A PROBLEM. CAR WAS DESTROYED. EXTENSIVE...

Aug 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST NIGHT RIGHT AFTER I PICKED MY GIRLFRIEND UP AFTER WORK WE WENT INSIDE AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WE HERD A NOISE, WE WENT OUTSIDE AND MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES! WHEN WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THEY TOLD US THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OUR CAR THEY SAID IT...

Aug 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST NIGHT RIGHT AFTER I PICKED MY GIRLFRIEND UP AFTER WORK WE WENT INSIDE AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WE HERD A NOISE, WE WENT OUTSIDE AND MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES! WHEN WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THEY TOLD US THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OUR CAR THEY SAID IT...

Aug 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE A 1993 FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IN MY GARAGE AT HOME MY SON'S BEDROOM BURNED ALSO THE CAR AND MY SON'S BELONGINGS BED,CLOTHES AND FURNITURE WERE LOST. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOST THE FRONT END ACTUAL MELTED COMPLETELY. *JB

Aug 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE A 1993 FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IN MY GARAGE AT HOME MY SON'S BEDROOM BURNED ALSO THE CAR AND MY SON'S BELONGINGS BED,CLOTHES AND FURNITURE WERE LOST. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOST THE FRONT END ACTUAL MELTED COMPLETELY. *JB

Apr 12, 2007 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACTS SON OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 65,000. THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE HER HOME WHEN SHE HEARD A BOOM, AND SHE WENT OUTSIDE SAW THE VEHICLE IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR A DAY AND A HALF. WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND SUNNY. THE FIRE DEPA...

Apr 12, 2007 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACTS SON OWNS A 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 65,000. THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE HER HOME WHEN SHE HEARD A BOOM, AND SHE WENT OUTSIDE SAW THE VEHICLE IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR A DAY AND A HALF. WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND SUNNY. THE FIRE DEPA...

Mar 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I SENT YOU (NHTSA) INFORMATION ON MY 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUE ON 17 JANUARY 2007 THAT IN 2001 THE FORD MOTOR CO. DID NOT REPAIR THE DEFECTED RECALL #99V124 ACTION #RQ01002 WHEN I REQUESTED IT, AND IN SEPTEMBER 2006 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.THE FORD MOTOR CO. AND THE ATTORNEY GENERALS RESPONSE WAS NEG...

Mar 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I SENT YOU (NHTSA) INFORMATION ON MY 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUE ON 17 JANUARY 2007 THAT IN 2001 THE FORD MOTOR CO. DID NOT REPAIR THE DEFECTED RECALL #99V124 ACTION #RQ01002 WHEN I REQUESTED IT, AND IN SEPTEMBER 2006 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.THE FORD MOTOR CO. AND THE ATTORNEY GENERALS RESPONSE WAS NEG...

Jan 22, 2007 Electrical System Fire 78,000 mi

TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE PORTION OF THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE.*AK

Jan 22, 2007 Electrical System Fire 78,000 mi

TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE PORTION OF THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE.*AK

Jan 18, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN CAUSE FIRES**CC THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A THIRD PARTY. THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE AND CAME ACROSS A CONSUMER GUIDE REPORT WHICH STATED THAT 1992-1993 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES CAN DEVELOP A SHORT WHICH...

Jan 18, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN CAUSE FIRES**CC THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A THIRD PARTY. THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLE AND CAME ACROSS A CONSUMER GUIDE REPORT WHICH STATED THAT 1992-1993 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES CAN DEVELOP A SHORT WHICH...

Jan 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE 99V124000 ON THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH OF THE 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. HE C...

Jan 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE 99V124000 ON THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH OF THE 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE RECALL STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. HE C...

Oct 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 125,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 4 HOURS, A NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE GARAGE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE FIRE...

Oct 17, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 125,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 4 HOURS, A NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE GARAGE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT FOUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE FIRE...

Apr 20, 2006 Steering 70,000 mi

BROKEN TIE ROD END WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *NM

Apr 20, 2006 Steering 70,000 mi

BROKEN TIE ROD END WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *NM

Aug 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

FOR THE PAST YEAR WHILE DRIVING MY AUTOMOBILE I CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. I HAVE TRIED TURNING OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING IT DOESN'T HELP. EVEN FAMILY NOTICES THE STRONG SMELL. *NM

Aug 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

FOR THE PAST YEAR WHILE DRIVING MY AUTOMOBILE I CAN SMELL GAS FUMES. I HAVE TRIED TURNING OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING IT DOESN'T HELP. EVEN FAMILY NOTICES THE STRONG SMELL. *NM

Jun 30, 2005 Electrical System Fire

I LOOKED INTO OUR GARAGE THROUGH A WIDOW IN OUR ENTRYWAY AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF OUR 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CAR, GARAGE AND CONTENTS, AND ENTRYWAY AND CONTENTS WERE A COMPLETE LOSS.

Jun 30, 2005 Electrical System Fire

I LOOKED INTO OUR GARAGE THROUGH A WIDOW IN OUR ENTRYWAY AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF OUR 1993 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CAR, GARAGE AND CONTENTS, AND ENTRYWAY AND CONTENTS WERE A COMPLETE LOSS.

Mar 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 140,539 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM...

Mar 23, 2005 Power Train Fire 140,539 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM...

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire 140,539 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM...

Mar 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 140,539 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM...

Mar 23, 2005 Power Train Fire 140,539 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM...

Mar 23, 2005 Electrical System Fire 140,539 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK THE FIRE ORIGINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTM...

Nov 22, 2004 Tires 199,666 mi

OWNER PURCHASED A SET OF GILLETTE SILVERBEAR TIRES, MANUFACTURED BY FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE. THE TIRE SIZE IS P215/75R15. OWNER SAYS THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH OWNER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDE WALLS. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO WILL NOT HONOR TH...

Nov 22, 2004 Tires 199,666 mi

OWNER PURCHASED A SET OF GILLETTE SILVERBEAR TIRES, MANUFACTURED BY FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE. THE TIRE SIZE IS P215/75R15. OWNER SAYS THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH OWNER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT THE SIDE WALLS. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO WILL NOT HONOR TH...

Oct 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Oct 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

May 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. *AK

May 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

BODY: THIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK PROBLEM. IT ABSORBS WATER WHENEVER IT RAINS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, WE CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE MOST CURIOUS FEATURE OF THIS WATER IS THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NEVER ANY WETNESS OR MOISTURE I...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

BODY: THIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK PROBLEM. IT ABSORBS WATER WHENEVER IT RAINS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, WE CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE MOST CURIOUS FEATURE OF THIS WATER IS THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NEVER ANY WETNESS OR MOISTURE I...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

BODY: THIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK PROBLEM. IT ABSORBS WATER WHENEVER IT RAINS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, WE CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE MOST CURIOUS FEATURE OF THIS WATER IS THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NEVER ANY WETNESS OR MOISTURE I...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

BODY: THIS VEHICLE HAS A LEAK PROBLEM. IT ABSORBS WATER WHENEVER IT RAINS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, WE CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE MOST CURIOUS FEATURE OF THIS WATER IS THAT THE WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NEVER ANY WETNESS OR MOISTURE I...

Nov 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,186 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK THE BRAKE PEDAL OFFERED NO RESISTANCE, IT TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR. MECHANIC NOTICED HEAVY CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEADING FROM...

Nov 12, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,186 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A CORRODED BRAKE LINE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK THE BRAKE PEDAL OFFERED NO RESISTANCE, IT TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR. MECHANIC NOTICED HEAVY CORROSION ON THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES LEADING FROM...

Nov 6, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY. TS

Nov 6, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY. TS

Sep 12, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING DRIVER'S SEAT WILL LIFT UP OFF THE TRACKS, MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Seats

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING DRIVER'S SEAT WILL LIFT UP OFF THE TRACKS, MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT OIL IS LEAKING, AND THEY CAN ALSO SO SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING.*JB

May 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT OIL IS LEAKING, AND THEY CAN ALSO SO SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING.*JB

May 16, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT OIL IS LEAKING, AND THEY CAN ALSO SO SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING.*JB

May 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT OIL IS LEAKING, AND THEY CAN ALSO SO SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING.*JB

Mar 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. GARAGE AND HOUSE WERE A TOTAL LOSS.*AK *YH REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Mar 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. GARAGE AND HOUSE WERE A TOTAL LOSS.*AK *YH REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Mar 11, 2002 Seats

POWER SEAT IS NOT ALIGNED ON TRACK, CAUSING SEAT BELT NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN SUDDEN BRAKING IS APPLIED THERE IS NO SIGNAL SENT TO THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Seat Belts

POWER SEAT IS NOT ALIGNED ON TRACK, CAUSING SEAT BELT NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN SUDDEN BRAKING IS APPLIED THERE IS NO SIGNAL SENT TO THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Seats

POWER SEAT IS NOT ALIGNED ON TRACK, CAUSING SEAT BELT NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN SUDDEN BRAKING IS APPLIED THERE IS NO SIGNAL SENT TO THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Seat Belts

POWER SEAT IS NOT ALIGNED ON TRACK, CAUSING SEAT BELT NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN SUDDEN BRAKING IS APPLIED THERE IS NO SIGNAL SENT TO THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 13, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD TO ALL WINDOWS MOTOR ASSEMBLIES REPLACED DUE TO WIRE BREAKAGE. ABOUT 20 REPLACEMENTS IS RIDICULOUS.

Feb 13, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD TO ALL WINDOWS MOTOR ASSEMBLIES REPLACED DUE TO WIRE BREAKAGE. ABOUT 20 REPLACEMENTS IS RIDICULOUS.

Feb 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING IN OFF POSITON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND CAR WAS IN FLAMES. CAUSE IN UNKNOWN. PLEASE PRIVIDE ANY FURTHR INFORMATION.*AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Feb 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING IN OFF POSITON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND CAR WAS IN FLAMES. CAUSE IN UNKNOWN. PLEASE PRIVIDE ANY FURTHR INFORMATION.*AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Jan 4, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING, GOING AROND A CURVE, THE LEFT TIE ROD DISCONECTED FROM VEHICLE, THEN ON DECEMBER 1, 2001, THE RIGHT FRONT TIE END BROKE AND DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. *JG *AK

Jan 4, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING, GOING AROND A CURVE, THE LEFT TIE ROD DISCONECTED FROM VEHICLE, THEN ON DECEMBER 1, 2001, THE RIGHT FRONT TIE END BROKE AND DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. *JG *AK

Aug 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/ HAD STARTER REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM APPEARED. TO BE REOCCURRING. BELIEVED STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Electrical System

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/ HAD STARTER REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM APPEARED. TO BE REOCCURRING. BELIEVED STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/ HAD STARTER REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM APPEARED. TO BE REOCCURRING. BELIEVED STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Electrical System

PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING/ HAD STARTER REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM APPEARED. TO BE REOCCURRING. BELIEVED STARTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY A INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION AT 30MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TRYING TO PARK VEHICLE DRIVER PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO CIRCLES AT A HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS HE COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TRYING TO PARK VEHICLE DRIVER PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO CIRCLES AT A HIGH SPEED. DEALER SAYS HE COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE TURNED AN AMBER COLOR, AND ARE RESTRICTING AMOUNT OF LIGHT COMING THROUGH. *AK *SLC

Feb 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE TURNED AN AMBER COLOR, AND ARE RESTRICTING AMOUNT OF LIGHT COMING THROUGH. *AK *SLC

Dec 30, 2000 Power Train

AODE TRANSMISSION HAS SHUDDER / VIBRATION (LIKE DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD) UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MPH IN 3RD GEAR OR DURING 3-4 OR 4-3 SHIFT. IT'S WORSE WHEN THE WEATHERS COLD.*AK

Dec 30, 2000 Power Train

AODE TRANSMISSION HAS SHUDDER / VIBRATION (LIKE DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD) UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MPH IN 3RD GEAR OR DURING 3-4 OR 4-3 SHIFT. IT'S WORSE WHEN THE WEATHERS COLD.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED FOR THIRD TIME, DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY SHORTED OUT, SWITCH IS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH NEWER OR OLDER MODELS. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PART NUMBER F2AZ-11654-A. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED FOR THIRD TIME, DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN WHY SHORTED OUT, SWITCH IS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH NEWER OR OLDER MODELS. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PART NUMBER F2AZ-11654-A. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Seats

POWER DRIVER SEAT FEELS LIKE ITS MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. WOULD ROCK BACK & FORTH. WHEN TRANSMISSION GOES INTO OVERDRIVE IT WOULD EXPERIENCE A RAMBLING IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK INSTALLING THE...

Aug 31, 2000 Power Train

POWER DRIVER SEAT FEELS LIKE ITS MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. WOULD ROCK BACK & FORTH. WHEN TRANSMISSION GOES INTO OVERDRIVE IT WOULD EXPERIENCE A RAMBLING IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK INSTALLING THE...

Aug 31, 2000 Seats

POWER DRIVER SEAT FEELS LIKE ITS MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. WOULD ROCK BACK & FORTH. WHEN TRANSMISSION GOES INTO OVERDRIVE IT WOULD EXPERIENCE A RAMBLING IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK INSTALLING THE...

Aug 31, 2000 Power Train

POWER DRIVER SEAT FEELS LIKE ITS MAKING CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. WOULD ROCK BACK & FORTH. WHEN TRANSMISSION GOES INTO OVERDRIVE IT WOULD EXPERIENCE A RAMBLING IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK INSTALLING THE...

Aug 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD SURGE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY AND IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WITH THE SERVICE BRAKES. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD SURGE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY AND IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WITH THE SERVICE BRAKES. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

FAULTY HEAD LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN BURNING OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *MJS

Jul 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

FAULTY HEAD LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN BURNING OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *MJS

Jul 7, 2000 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AT 20K MILES AND AGAIN AT 54K MILES. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AT 20K MILES AND AGAIN AT 54K MILES. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AT 20K MILES AND AGAIN AT 54K MILES. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AT 20K MILES AND AGAIN AT 54K MILES. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT.*AK

Jan 31, 2000 Electrical System

A PART WITHIN THE IGINTION SWITCH MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NOT BEING ABLE TO SHUT ENGINE OFF.*AK CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE GEAR BROKE OFF INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *ET

Jan 31, 2000 Steering

A PART WITHIN THE IGINTION SWITCH MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NOT BEING ABLE TO SHUT ENGINE OFF.*AK CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE GEAR BROKE OFF INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *ET

Jan 31, 2000 Electrical System

A PART WITHIN THE IGINTION SWITCH MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NOT BEING ABLE TO SHUT ENGINE OFF.*AK CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE GEAR BROKE OFF INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *ET

Jan 31, 2000 Steering

A PART WITHIN THE IGINTION SWITCH MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NOT BEING ABLE TO SHUT ENGINE OFF.*AK CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE GEAR BROKE OFF INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *ET

Jan 2, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHILE IN PARK , WHEN MOTOR WAS TURNED OFF VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARE INTO A PICKUP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS VEHICLE HAS JUMPED OUT OF PARK , BUT THIS TIME THERE WAS A COLLISION. *AK

Jan 2, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHILE IN PARK , WHEN MOTOR WAS TURNED OFF VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARE INTO A PICKUP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS VEHICLE HAS JUMPED OUT OF PARK , BUT THIS TIME THERE WAS A COLLISION. *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARKING GEAR, WITH IGNITION RUNNING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH BY THE WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED OUT, AND THE BRAKE ON AND OFF SWITCH WAS REPLACED, WHICH KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM COMING OUT OF PARK...

Oct 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARKING GEAR, WITH IGNITION RUNNING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH BY THE WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED OUT, AND THE BRAKE ON AND OFF SWITCH WAS REPLACED, WHICH KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM COMING OUT OF PARK...

Oct 20, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARKING GEAR, WITH IGNITION RUNNING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH BY THE WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED OUT, AND THE BRAKE ON AND OFF SWITCH WAS REPLACED, WHICH KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM COMING OUT OF PARK...

Oct 20, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARKING GEAR, WITH IGNITION RUNNING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH BY THE WIRING HARNESS. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED OUT, AND THE BRAKE ON AND OFF SWITCH WAS REPLACED, WHICH KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM COMING OUT OF PARK...

Oct 7, 1999 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR THE PROBLEM. AIR BAG MONITOR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR THE PROBLEM. AIR BAG MONITOR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE PART HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND THEN TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER CHECKED UNDER HOOD DIDN'T SEE A PLOBLEM. WAITED FOR VEHICLE TO COOL OFF, AND STARTED IT BACK UP. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND THEN TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER CHECKED UNDER HOOD DIDN'T SEE A PLOBLEM. WAITED FOR VEHICLE TO COOL OFF, AND STARTED IT BACK UP. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VIBRATION PRESENT, AND VEHICLE STUTTERS TO A STOP. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS NEW DISC BRAKES. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO HARD SPOTS.

Sep 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VIBRATION PRESENT, AND VEHICLE STUTTERS TO A STOP. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS NEW DISC BRAKES. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO HARD SPOTS.

Sep 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VIBRATION PRESENT, AND VEHICLE STUTTERS TO A STOP. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS NEW DISC BRAKES. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO HARD SPOTS.

Sep 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VIBRATION PRESENT, AND VEHICLE STUTTERS TO A STOP. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS NEW DISC BRAKES. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE DUE TO HARD SPOTS.

Aug 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WATER GETS CAUGHT IN THE HEADLIGHT LENSES AND FOGS THEM UP, WHICH REDUCES THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS VEHICLE AND IS REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS. *AK

Aug 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WATER GETS CAUGHT IN THE HEADLIGHT LENSES AND FOGS THEM UP, WHICH REDUCES THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS VEHICLE AND IS REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS. *AK

Aug 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V124000 & CONTACTED 2 DEALERSHIPS. EACH INFORMED OWNER PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. WOULD NOTIFY WHEN PARTS COME IN FOR REPAIR OF SPEED CONTROL. *AK *ML

Aug 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V124000 & CONTACTED 2 DEALERSHIPS. EACH INFORMED OWNER PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. WOULD NOTIFY WHEN PARTS COME IN FOR REPAIR OF SPEED CONTROL. *AK *ML

Aug 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL # 99V124000 FORD/SPEED CONTROL SWITCH; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITNG FOR 2 MONTHS. PARTS ARE NEVER AVAILABLE.*AK

Aug 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL # 99V124000 FORD/SPEED CONTROL SWITCH; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITNG FOR 2 MONTHS. PARTS ARE NEVER AVAILABLE.*AK

Aug 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S15 RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL. RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON 21-JUN-99, BUT DIDN'T USE THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL 26-JUL-99 WHILE DRIVING 60MPH AND ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL, TIRES PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD.APPLIED BRAKES AND IT TURNED THE ...

Aug 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S15 RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL. RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON 21-JUN-99, BUT DIDN'T USE THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL 26-JUL-99 WHILE DRIVING 60MPH AND ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL, TIRES PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD.APPLIED BRAKES AND IT TURNED THE ...

Aug 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO STAY TO THE FLOOR,RESULTING IN MORE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM. HAD THE BOOSTER REPLACED 3 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO STAY TO THE FLOOR,RESULTING IN MORE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM. HAD THE BOOSTER REPLACED 3 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE LEAKS JUST IN FRONT OF GAS TANK BY THE REAR AXLE.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE LEAKS JUST IN FRONT OF GAS TANK BY THE REAR AXLE.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Seats

FRONT SEAT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNT. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Seats

FRONT SEAT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNT. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V124000 CONCERNING SPEED CONTROL CABLE. CONTACTED DEALER WHO SATATED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V124000 CONCERNING SPEED CONTROL CABLE. CONTACTED DEALER WHO SATATED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT WHICH CAUSES THEM TO BE CONSTANTLY RESURFACED OR REPLACED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT WHICH CAUSES THEM TO BE CONSTANTLY RESURFACED OR REPLACED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT SUDDENLY IGNITED BY ITSELF DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH (OR POSSIBLY THE CRUISE CONTROL). VEHICLE WAS A TOTALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT SUDDENLY IGNITED BY ITSELF DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH (OR POSSIBLY THE CRUISE CONTROL). VEHICLE WAS A TOTALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Electrical System

THE KEY WILL GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION OR IT WILL NOT TURN. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Electrical System

THE KEY WILL GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION OR IT WILL NOT TURN. *AK

May 27, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH IGNITION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING MOMENTARY HESITATIONS. PROBLEM HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY, AND IGNITION FAILED 30 TO 40 TIMES. ALTHOUGH DEALER SAYS THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT A DEFECT WITH THE THICK FILM IGNITION MODULE, NEWS REPORTS SAY THAT THE TFI IS MOUNTED WHERE ENGINE ...

May 27, 1999 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 65-70 MPH IGNITION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING MOMENTARY HESITATIONS. PROBLEM HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY, AND IGNITION FAILED 30 TO 40 TIMES. ALTHOUGH DEALER SAYS THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT A DEFECT WITH THE THICK FILM IGNITION MODULE, NEWS REPORTS SAY THAT THE TFI IS MOUNTED WHERE ENGINE ...

May 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ABS SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE WHEN IT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

May 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ABS SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE WHEN IT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

May 4, 1999 Steering

DRIVER'S SIDE TIE RODS BROKE OFF, COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 4, 1999 Steering

DRIVER'S SIDE TIE RODS BROKE OFF, COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION WHILE IN USE WHICH MAY CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION WHILE IN USE WHICH MAY CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Feb 23, 1999 Seats

WHEN WE 1ST BOUGHT THE CAR THE DRIVERS SEAT HAD A LOT OF MOVEMENT. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND THE REPLACED THE FRAME. THAT WAS IN 1994. IN 1997 I WAS DRIVING AND THE ENTIRE SEAT CAME OFF THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THE IT NEEDED TO BE WELDED BACK ON AND I PAID OVER $300. TWO YEARS LATER THE SEAT HAS BR...

Feb 23, 1999 Seats

WHEN WE 1ST BOUGHT THE CAR THE DRIVERS SEAT HAD A LOT OF MOVEMENT. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND THE REPLACED THE FRAME. THAT WAS IN 1994. IN 1997 I WAS DRIVING AND THE ENTIRE SEAT CAME OFF THE FRAME. I WAS TOLD THE IT NEEDED TO BE WELDED BACK ON AND I PAID OVER $300. TWO YEARS LATER THE SEAT HAS BR...

Nov 16, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THREE DIFFERENT WINDOWS. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH THIS MECHANISM. REPLACED THREE WINDOW REGULATORS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

Nov 16, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THREE DIFFERENT WINDOWS. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH THIS MECHANISM. REPLACED THREE WINDOW REGULATORS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

Nov 12, 1998 Air Bags Crash

THE METAL CASING, WHICH WEIGHS ABOUT 10 POUNDS AND ENCLOSES THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN THE DASH, BROKE FREE AND DEPLOYED WITH THE AIRBAG DURING A CRASH. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE AIRBAG AND ITS ENCLOSURE WERE BOTH RESTING ON THE FRONT FLOOR OF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE PASSE...

Nov 12, 1998 Air Bags Crash

THE METAL CASING, WHICH WEIGHS ABOUT 10 POUNDS AND ENCLOSES THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN THE DASH, BROKE FREE AND DEPLOYED WITH THE AIRBAG DURING A CRASH. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE AIRBAG AND ITS ENCLOSURE WERE BOTH RESTING ON THE FRONT FLOOR OF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE PASSE...

Oct 7, 1998 Electrical System

LOCATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE STARTER IS ALL THE WAY ON THE BOTTOM, WHICH IS UNPROTECTED FROM WATER/DAMPNESS, ETC, WHICH RESULTS IN CORROSION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE SITUATION BECAUSE A IMPROVED STARTER AND HARNESS WERE DESIGNED, BUT THERE IS...

Oct 7, 1998 Electrical System

LOCATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE STARTER IS ALL THE WAY ON THE BOTTOM, WHICH IS UNPROTECTED FROM WATER/DAMPNESS, ETC, WHICH RESULTS IN CORROSION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE SITUATION BECAUSE A IMPROVED STARTER AND HARNESS WERE DESIGNED, BUT THERE IS...

Sep 15, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY ASHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Sep 15, 1998 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY ASHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Aug 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WHEN CHANGING GEARS AT 40MPH. DEALER SUGGESTED AND INSTALLED A TRANSMISSION CONDITIONER WHICH TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM.

Aug 15, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WHEN CHANGING GEARS AT 40MPH. DEALER SUGGESTED AND INSTALLED A TRANSMISSION CONDITIONER WHICH TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM.

Jul 30, 1998 Power Train

AT 30-60 MPH THE TRANSMISSION VIBRATES, CAUSING LOSS OF SPEED. DEALER HAS WORKED ON VEHICLE TWICE, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK *ML

Jul 30, 1998 Power Train

AT 30-60 MPH THE TRANSMISSION VIBRATES, CAUSING LOSS OF SPEED. DEALER HAS WORKED ON VEHICLE TWICE, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK *ML

Jul 23, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE CHECKING OIL, HOOD LATCH LOOSENED, HOOD COULDN'T BE CLOSED. (QCAW)

Jul 23, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE CHECKING OIL, HOOD LATCH LOOSENED, HOOD COULDN'T BE CLOSED. (QCAW)

Jul 17, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR AND PROBLEMS ARE OCCURING AGAIN.

Jul 17, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR AND PROBLEMS ARE OCCURING AGAIN.

Jul 8, 1998 Power Train

BROKEN SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY.

Jul 8, 1998 Power Train

HAND LEVER BROKE OFF INSIDE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS OUT OF THE GARAGE. REF. 524316

Jul 8, 1998 Steering

WHEN TIE ROD DISENGAGED CAR IMMEDIATELY STOPPED WITH LEFT WHEEL TURNED AT 95 DEGREE ANGLE. REF. #524316 & #535737

Jul 8, 1998 Power Train

BROKEN SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY.

Jul 8, 1998 Power Train

HAND LEVER BROKE OFF INSIDE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS OUT OF THE GARAGE. REF. 524316

Jul 8, 1998 Steering

WHEN TIE ROD DISENGAGED CAR IMMEDIATELY STOPPED WITH LEFT WHEEL TURNED AT 95 DEGREE ANGLE. REF. #524316 & #535737

Jun 26, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Jun 26, 1998 Power Train

SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY BROKE WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jun 26, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Jun 26, 1998 Power Train

SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY BROKE WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jun 23, 1998 Power Train

SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY BROKE, LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Jun 23, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Jun 23, 1998 Power Train

SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY BROKE, LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Jun 23, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Jun 11, 1998 Steering

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE OFF--CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING.

Jun 11, 1998 Steering

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE OFF--CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING.

Jun 3, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD BROKE OFF OF VEHICLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Jun 3, 1998 Steering

SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jun 3, 1998 Steering

TIE ROD BROKE OFF OF VEHICLE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Jun 3, 1998 Steering

SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

May 27, 1998 Power Train

THE GEAR SHIFT WAS STUCK IN PARK, VEHICLE HAD TO BE ROCKED BACK AND FORTH TO GET OUT OF PARK GEAR. *AK

May 27, 1998 Power Train

THE GEAR SHIFT WAS STUCK IN PARK, VEHICLE HAD TO BE ROCKED BACK AND FORTH TO GET OUT OF PARK GEAR. *AK

May 14, 1998 Steering

HAND LEVER BROKE OFF INSIDE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS OUT OF GARAGE.

May 14, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN THE SAME SPEED AS CONSUMER WAS CRUISING AT AFTER AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL, IN SHORT, WHILE VEHICLE BEGINS TO LURCH. PUTTING GEAR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL CAN HEAR ENGINE RACING.

May 14, 1998 Steering

LEFT TIE ROD FAILED.

May 14, 1998 Steering

HAND LEVER BROKE OFF INSIDE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS OUT OF GARAGE.

May 14, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN THE SAME SPEED AS CONSUMER WAS CRUISING AT AFTER AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL, IN SHORT, WHILE VEHICLE BEGINS TO LURCH. PUTTING GEAR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL CAN HEAR ENGINE RACING.

May 14, 1998 Steering

LEFT TIE ROD FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

May 12, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

Apr 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LAMP IS DIRTY, AFFECTS VISIBILITY, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.

Apr 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT LAMP IS DIRTY, AFFECTS VISIBILITY, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.

Apr 8, 1998 Visibility

HAD TURNED WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF. DID NOT DISAPPEAR. DIVIDED THE WINDSHIELD. TURNED SIGNAL WAS ON, WIPERS JUMPED AS THEY IF WERE ON. WHEN VEHICLE STARTED, IT WOULD GET WORSE. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD ENTIRE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Visibility

HAD TURNED WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF. DID NOT DISAPPEAR. DIVIDED THE WINDSHIELD. TURNED SIGNAL WAS ON, WIPERS JUMPED AS THEY IF WERE ON. WHEN VEHICLE STARTED, IT WOULD GET WORSE. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD ENTIRE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Feb 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES.

Feb 12, 1998 Seats

SEAT TRACK FAILED CAUSING SEAT TO CRUSH CONSUMER BEHIND STEERING WHEEL.

Feb 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES.

Feb 12, 1998 Seats

SEAT TRACK FAILED CAUSING SEAT TO CRUSH CONSUMER BEHIND STEERING WHEEL.

Feb 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO CONTAMINATION.

Feb 9, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO CONTAMINATION.

Jan 21, 1998 Electrical System Crash

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH SMELLED SMOKE/BURNING, LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT. STEERING COUPLING BOLTS WERE LOOSE, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Steering Crash

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH SMELLED SMOKE/BURNING, LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT. STEERING COUPLING BOLTS WERE LOOSE, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Electrical System Crash

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH SMELLED SMOKE/BURNING, LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT. STEERING COUPLING BOLTS WERE LOOSE, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Steering Crash

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH SMELLED SMOKE/BURNING, LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT. STEERING COUPLING BOLTS WERE LOOSE, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Jan 20, 1998 Power Train

FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. AFTER TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPAIRED ALL VEHICLE LIGHTING CEASED, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC. SPEEDOMETER READ 75-80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY GOING 20-25 MPH.

Jan 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. AFTER TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPAIRED ALL VEHICLE LIGHTING CEASED, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC. SPEEDOMETER READ 75-80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY GOING 20-25 MPH.

Jan 20, 1998 Power Train

FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. AFTER TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPAIRED ALL VEHICLE LIGHTING CEASED, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC. SPEEDOMETER READ 75-80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY GOING 20-25 MPH.

Jan 20, 1998 Power Train

FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. AFTER TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPAIRED ALL VEHICLE LIGHTING CEASED, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC. SPEEDOMETER READ 75-80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY GOING 20-25 MPH.

Jan 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. AFTER TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPAIRED ALL VEHICLE LIGHTING CEASED, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC. SPEEDOMETER READ 75-80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY GOING 20-25 MPH.

Jan 20, 1998 Power Train

FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. AFTER TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPAIRED ALL VEHICLE LIGHTING CEASED, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC. SPEEDOMETER READ 75-80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY GOING 20-25 MPH.

Dec 17, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT LENSES GET CLOUDY OVER TIME, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Dec 17, 1997 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT LENSES GET CLOUDY OVER TIME, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 21, 1997 Power Train

BROKEN SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY--SNAPPED IN TWO WHILE PARKING. THE SHIFT HANDLE DISENGAGED COMPLETELY IN OWNER'S HAND, LEAVING HIM WITH NO TRANSMISSION AND NO POWER.

Oct 21, 1997 Power Train

BROKEN SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY--SNAPPED IN TWO WHILE PARKING. THE SHIFT HANDLE DISENGAGED COMPLETELY IN OWNER'S HAND, LEAVING HIM WITH NO TRANSMISSION AND NO POWER.

Sep 26, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH THE OUTER TIE ROD BROKE OFF OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEALER FOUND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD HAD BROKEN OFF AND THE RIGHT OUTSIDE TIE ROD END WAS ABOUT TO BREAK APART. FLASHERS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED FLASHER ASSEMBLY. *SLC

Sep 26, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH THE OUTER TIE ROD BROKE OFF OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEALER FOUND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD HAD BROKEN OFF AND THE RIGHT OUTSIDE TIE ROD END WAS ABOUT TO BREAK APART. FLASHERS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED FLASHER ASSEMBLY. *SLC

Sep 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THIS VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY . WHEN VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE, IT WAS TRAVELING 35MPH UPON THE IMPACT. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THIS VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY . WHEN VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE, IT WAS TRAVELING 35MPH UPON THE IMPACT. *AK

Aug 24, 1997 Visibility

REPLACED DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS. *AK

Aug 24, 1997 Visibility

REPLACED DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATORS. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Visibility

THE POWER WINDOWS HAVE GONE OUT THREE TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 16, 1997 Visibility

THE POWER WINDOWS HAVE GONE OUT THREE TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 17, 1997 Seats Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE 30 MPH; WEATHER RAINY; ROAD SLICK; REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING UNDETERMINED SPEED; BOTH FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED BACWARDS UPON IMPACT, RESTRICTING DRIVER'S VIEW.

Jun 17, 1997 Seats Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE 30 MPH; WEATHER RAINY; ROAD SLICK; REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING UNDETERMINED SPEED; BOTH FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED BACWARDS UPON IMPACT, RESTRICTING DRIVER'S VIEW.

Jun 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 4, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

May 7, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE.

May 7, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 7, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE.

Apr 23, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH TIRES ARE GOING OVER A RIPPLED ROADWAY. DEALER STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, COMMON PROBLEM REPLACED (1) EVERY WEEK. *AK

Apr 23, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH TIRES ARE GOING OVER A RIPPLED ROADWAY. DEALER STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, COMMON PROBLEM REPLACED (1) EVERY WEEK. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Steering

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION 0F THE BALL JOINTS THE RIGHT TIE ROD BROKE AND VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Suspension

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION 0F THE BALL JOINTS THE RIGHT TIE ROD BROKE AND VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Steering

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION 0F THE BALL JOINTS THE RIGHT TIE ROD BROKE AND VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT. *AK

Mar 25, 1997 Suspension

DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION 0F THE BALL JOINTS THE RIGHT TIE ROD BROKE AND VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Power Train

THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Power Train

THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Seats

THE PEN THAT HOLDS SEAT TO THE TRACK BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE . *AK

Jan 6, 1997 Seats

THE PEN THAT HOLDS SEAT TO THE TRACK BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE . *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILURE. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PUMP FAILURE. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SHUDDER/VIBRATE BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AND 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT POINTS AT APPROX. 20-40 MPH. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER/ACCUMULATOR FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SHUDDER/VIBRATE BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AND 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT POINTS AT APPROX. 20-40 MPH. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER/ACCUMULATOR FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO OVERHEAT. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD PULLED OUT OF SOCKET.

Nov 27, 1996 Steering

TIE ROD PULLED OUT OF SOCKET.

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TWO STEEL BRAKE LINES CORRODED, CAUSING LEAK.

Nov 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TWO STEEL BRAKE LINES CORRODED, CAUSING LEAK.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEEL BRAKE LINES CORRODED CAUSING LEAKING.

Nov 1, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEEL BRAKE LINES CORRODED CAUSING LEAKING.

Sep 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR CONTROL FAILURE, CAUSING SPEED TO ACCELERATE, ALSO CAUSED BRAKES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY.

Sep 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR CONTROL FAILURE, CAUSING SPEED TO ACCELERATE, ALSO CAUSED BRAKES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY.

Sep 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT VERY LOW TO FLOOR, BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT, CAUSING DECREASE IN BRAKING ABILITY, CONSUMER DOES NOT OWN ANYMORE THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT VERY LOW TO FLOOR, BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT, CAUSING DECREASE IN BRAKING ABILITY, CONSUMER DOES NOT OWN ANYMORE THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING EVERY 7000 MILES. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Sep 11, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING EVERY 7000 MILES. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY @ 65 MPH, VEHICLE WILL EITHER SURGE OR BECOME HESITANT W/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CAUSE HASN'T BEEN DETERMINED BY AREA DEALERSHIP.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY @ 65 MPH, VEHICLE WILL EITHER SURGE OR BECOME HESITANT W/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CAUSE HASN'T BEEN DETERMINED BY AREA DEALERSHIP.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY @ 65 MPH, VEHICLE WILL EITHER SURGE OR BECOME HESITANT W/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CAUSE HASN'T BEEN DETERMINED BY AREA DEALERSHIP.*AK

Aug 27, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY @ 65 MPH, VEHICLE WILL EITHER SURGE OR BECOME HESITANT W/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING, CAUSE HASN'T BEEN DETERMINED BY AREA DEALERSHIP.*AK

Aug 14, 1996 Visibility

THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, HAVE POWER WINDOW . *AK ELECTRIC REGULATOR FAILED, WINDOW FELL INSIDE DOOR AND COULD NOT BE RAISED. *SLC

Aug 14, 1996 Visibility

THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, HAVE POWER WINDOW . *AK ELECTRIC REGULATOR FAILED, WINDOW FELL INSIDE DOOR AND COULD NOT BE RAISED. *SLC

Jul 22, 1996 Power Train

WHILE IN PARK THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR ND ROLLED FORWARD. *AK

Jul 22, 1996 Power Train

WHILE IN PARK THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR ND ROLLED FORWARD. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Air Bags Crash

HIT DEER DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. OWNERS MANUAL CONTRADICTORY TO AIR LABLE ON REAR. *AK

Jun 25, 1996 Air Bags Crash

HIT DEER DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. OWNERS MANUAL CONTRADICTORY TO AIR LABLE ON REAR. *AK

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR CALIPERS CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR OF DIS PADS AND ROTORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARS THAT REAR CALIPERS BECAME SEIZED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER BECAUSE VOTH OUTSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHILE BOTH INSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE...

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR CALIPERS CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR OF DIS PADS AND ROTORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARS THAT REAR CALIPERS BECAME SEIZED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER BECAUSE VOTH OUTSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHILE BOTH INSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE...

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR CALIPERS CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR OF DIS PADS AND ROTORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARS THAT REAR CALIPERS BECAME SEIZED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER BECAUSE VOTH OUTSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHILE BOTH INSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE...

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR CALIPERS CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR OF DIS PADS AND ROTORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARS THAT REAR CALIPERS BECAME SEIZED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER BECAUSE VOTH OUTSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHILE BOTH INSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE...

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR CALIPERS CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR OF DIS PADS AND ROTORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARS THAT REAR CALIPERS BECAME SEIZED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER BECAUSE VOTH OUTSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHILE BOTH INSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE...

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR CALIPERS CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR OF DIS PADS AND ROTORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARS THAT REAR CALIPERS BECAME SEIZED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER BECAUSE VOTH OUTSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHILE BOTH INSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE...

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR CALIPERS CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR OF DIS PADS AND ROTORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARS THAT REAR CALIPERS BECAME SEIZED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER BECAUSE VOTH OUTSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHILE BOTH INSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE...

Jun 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REAR CALIPERS CORROSION WHICH CAUSED THE WEAR OF DIS PADS AND ROTORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES IT APPEARS THAT REAR CALIPERS BECAME SEIZED SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER BECAUSE VOTH OUTSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR WHILE BOTH INSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE...

May 24, 1996 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES FAILED. *DH

May 24, 1996 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES FAILED. *DH

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN PUTTING IN IGNITION SOMETIMES LOCKS UP. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS HAS HAPPENED 3-4 TIMES BEFORE AND SINCE RECALL OF CETTAIN VEHICLES, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.*JB

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN PUTTING IN IGNITION SOMETIMES LOCKS UP. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN PUTTING IN IGNITION SOMETIMES LOCKS UP. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS HAS HAPPENED 3-4 TIMES BEFORE AND SINCE RECALL OF CETTAIN VEHICLES, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.*JB

Apr 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN PUTTING IN IGNITION SOMETIMES LOCKS UP. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Power Train

PARKED VEHICLE, EMGERGENCY BRAKE NOT APPLIED. VEHICLE SLIPPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Power Train

PARKED VEHICLE, EMGERGENCY BRAKE NOT APPLIED. VEHICLE SLIPPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Exterior Lighting

SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, VEHICLE HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 9, 1996 Exterior Lighting

SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, VEHICLE HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE BRAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES,THEY GRAB. *AK

Apr 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVER EXPERIENCES ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE BRAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES,THEY GRAB. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SEATBACK FRAME BROKE REPAIRED/REPLACED ONCE, THEN SEAT BROKE AGAIN, PARTICAL COLLASPING IN THE BACK AND ALSO LIFTED UP. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Seats

DRIVER SEATBACK FRAME BROKE REPAIRED/REPLACED ONCE, THEN SEAT BROKE AGAIN, PARTICAL COLLASPING IN THE BACK AND ALSO LIFTED UP. *AK

Mar 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SD

Mar 23, 1996 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES PROVIDE POOR TRACTION, CAUSING POOR STABILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. *SD

Mar 23, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SD

Mar 23, 1996 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES PROVIDE POOR TRACTION, CAUSING POOR STABILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. *SD

Mar 6, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGED WHEN DRIVER BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. *DH

Mar 6, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SURGED WHEN DRIVER BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. *DH

Mar 4, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO FAIL. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO FAIL. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO FAIL. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO FAIL. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO FAIL. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO FAIL. *AK

Dec 18, 1995 Power Train

UNIVERSAL JOINT REPLACED. *SD

Dec 18, 1995 Power Train

TRANMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. *SD

Dec 18, 1995 Power Train

UNIVERSAL JOINT REPLACED. *SD

Dec 18, 1995 Power Train

TRANMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. *SD

Dec 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROPORTIONING VALVE ON THE BRAKES HAS FAILED, ONLY FRONT ACTIVATE. TT

Dec 11, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROPORTIONING VALVE ON THE BRAKES HAS FAILED, ONLY FRONT ACTIVATE. TT

Dec 6, 1995 Electrical System

HORN IS LOCATED ON STEERING WHEEL WITH AIR BAG, DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. TT *JB

Dec 6, 1995 Electrical System

HORN IS LOCATED ON STEERING WHEEL WITH AIR BAG, DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. TT *JB

Nov 7, 1995 Electrical System

DRIVER HAS DIFFICULTY FINDING THE HORN PAD, ESPECIALLY DURING AT NIGHT. TT *SLC

Nov 7, 1995 Electrical System

DRIVER HAS DIFFICULTY FINDING THE HORN PAD, ESPECIALLY DURING AT NIGHT. TT *SLC

Oct 18, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHILE CHANGING GEARS, ANY SPEED, FEELS AS IF DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS; SEVERE VIBRATION; NEW TORQUE CONVERTER TO BE INSTALLED. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHILE CHANGING GEARS, ANY SPEED, FEELS AS IF DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS; SEVERE VIBRATION; NEW TORQUE CONVERTER TO BE INSTALLED. TT

Sep 29, 1995 Tires

DESIGN OF SPARE TIRES CAUSES VEHICLE TO BE UNSTABLE, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS. *DSH

Sep 29, 1995 Tires

DESIGN OF SPARE TIRES CAUSES VEHICLE TO BE UNSTABLE, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS. *DSH

Aug 29, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL FAILED. *SD

Aug 29, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL FAILED. *SD

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE/PULSATE BADLY WHEN APPLIED; FRONT/REAR ROTORS WARPED. TT

May 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE/PULSATE BADLY WHEN APPLIED; FRONT/REAR ROTORS WARPED. TT

Apr 3, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT *SLC

Apr 3, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT

Apr 3, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT *SLC

Apr 3, 1995 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT

Mar 23, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAK, CAUSING POISONEOUS FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN DRY COUGH/STOMACH PAINS. *AK

Mar 23, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK LEAK, CAUSING POISONEOUS FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN DRY COUGH/STOMACH PAINS. *AK

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES. *AK

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES. *AK

Mar 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO FACTORY NOT HEAT TREADING ROTORS, CAUSED CALIPERS TO SEIZE/BRAKES TO PULSATE. *SKD

Mar 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO FACTORY NOT HEAT TREADING ROTORS, CAUSED CALIPERS TO SEIZE/BRAKES TO PULSATE. *SKD

Mar 2, 1995 Steering

LEAK DEVELOPED IN POWER STEERING LINE, CAUSING A NOISE AND HARD STEERING, REPLACED SOMETHING IN POWER STEERING LINE. TT

Mar 2, 1995 Steering

LEAK DEVELOPED IN POWER STEERING LINE, CAUSING A NOISE AND HARD STEERING, REPLACED SOMETHING IN POWER STEERING LINE. TT

Feb 27, 1995 Electrical System

1) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS WITH ERRATIC OPERATION OF LIGHTS AND SEVERE STALLING. 2) BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS WITH PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. UNABLE TO DETECT FLUID LOSS.

Feb 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS WITH ERRATIC OPERATION OF LIGHTS AND SEVERE STALLING. 2) BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS WITH PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. UNABLE TO DETECT FLUID LOSS.

Feb 27, 1995 Electrical System

1) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS WITH ERRATIC OPERATION OF LIGHTS AND SEVERE STALLING. 2) BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS WITH PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. UNABLE TO DETECT FLUID LOSS.

Feb 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS WITH ERRATIC OPERATION OF LIGHTS AND SEVERE STALLING. 2) BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS WITH PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. UNABLE TO DETECT FLUID LOSS.

Feb 9, 1995 Structure

DESIGN: WHILE OPENING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DOOR PANEL FLEW BACK HITTING OCCUPANT IN FACE/UPPER CHEST; CAUSED BRUISES TO OCCUPANTS. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Structure

DESIGN: WHILE OPENING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DOOR PANEL FLEW BACK HITTING OCCUPANT IN FACE/UPPER CHEST; CAUSED BRUISES TO OCCUPANTS. TT

Jan 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS ON THE ROAD DRIVING 55MPH SLOW DOWN TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY TRY TO STOP USING BRAKE WOULDN'T STOP PUT INTO NEUTRAL STILL WOULDN'T STOP PUT INTO PARK CAR STOP.

Jan 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS ON THE ROAD DRIVING 55MPH SLOW DOWN TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY TRY TO STOP USING BRAKE WOULDN'T STOP PUT INTO NEUTRAL STILL WOULDN'T STOP PUT INTO PARK CAR STOP.