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Jul 11, 2019 Engine 88,000 mi

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL PANS RUSTING

Jul 11, 2019 Engine 88,000 mi

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL PANS RUSTING

Jan 23, 2017 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA...

Jan 23, 2017 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA...

Jun 13, 2016 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS BACK ON BUT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP...

Jun 13, 2016 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS BACK ON BUT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP...

Dec 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, ALL THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REP...

Dec 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, ALL THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REP...

May 5, 2013 Electrical System 92,727 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS HOME FROM WORK ONE NIGHT AROUND 12:00 AM AND I EXPERIENCED TOTAL LIGHTING FAILURE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN EVERYTHING WAS PITCH BLACK NO LIGHTS WHAT SO EVER. EVERY LIGHT ON THE CAR WOULD GO OUT AND COME BACK ON SIMULTANEOUSLY,CAUSING ME SWERVE, ALMOST CRASHIN...

May 5, 2013 Exterior Lighting 92,727 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS HOME FROM WORK ONE NIGHT AROUND 12:00 AM AND I EXPERIENCED TOTAL LIGHTING FAILURE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN EVERYTHING WAS PITCH BLACK NO LIGHTS WHAT SO EVER. EVERY LIGHT ON THE CAR WOULD GO OUT AND COME BACK ON SIMULTANEOUSLY,CAUSING ME SWERVE, ALMOST CRASHIN...

May 5, 2013 Electrical System 92,727 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS HOME FROM WORK ONE NIGHT AROUND 12:00 AM AND I EXPERIENCED TOTAL LIGHTING FAILURE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN EVERYTHING WAS PITCH BLACK NO LIGHTS WHAT SO EVER. EVERY LIGHT ON THE CAR WOULD GO OUT AND COME BACK ON SIMULTANEOUSLY,CAUSING ME SWERVE, ALMOST CRASHIN...

May 5, 2013 Exterior Lighting 92,727 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS HOME FROM WORK ONE NIGHT AROUND 12:00 AM AND I EXPERIENCED TOTAL LIGHTING FAILURE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN EVERYTHING WAS PITCH BLACK NO LIGHTS WHAT SO EVER. EVERY LIGHT ON THE CAR WOULD GO OUT AND COME BACK ON SIMULTANEOUSLY,CAUSING ME SWERVE, ALMOST CRASHIN...

Jul 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 128,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS IN HIS HOME HE HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FI...

Jul 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 128,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS IN HIS HOME HE HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FI...

Oct 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. IN 2006, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN A PARKED POSITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND CONCLUDED THAT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CAUSED THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.

Oct 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. IN 2006, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN A PARKED POSITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND CONCLUDED THAT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CAUSED THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 72,000.

Sep 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 105,000 mi

I BEGAN SMELLING SMOKE WHILE DRIVING 1994 GRAND MARQUIS. AFTER APPROX. 30 SECONDS OF SMELLING SMOKE, FLAMES AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF REAR LEFT OF HOOD. BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR COASTED INTO AN INTERSECTION AND STOPPED. I IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE CAR, CALLED 911 AND WAITED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND. ...

Sep 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 105,000 mi

I BEGAN SMELLING SMOKE WHILE DRIVING 1994 GRAND MARQUIS. AFTER APPROX. 30 SECONDS OF SMELLING SMOKE, FLAMES AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF REAR LEFT OF HOOD. BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR COASTED INTO AN INTERSECTION AND STOPPED. I IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE CAR, CALLED 911 AND WAITED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND. ...

Dec 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 96,000 mi

JULY OR AUGUST 2006. MY VEHICLE WENT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH NO ONE IN THE CAR OR NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. MY HOME WAS ALSO DAMAGED BY FIRE. THE FOLLOWING MORNING I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY ADVISED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. I INSISTED THAT THEY REMOVE THE CAR FROM MY DRIVEWA...

Dec 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 96,000 mi

JULY OR AUGUST 2006. MY VEHICLE WENT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH NO ONE IN THE CAR OR NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. MY HOME WAS ALSO DAMAGED BY FIRE. THE FOLLOWING MORNING I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY ADVISED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. I INSISTED THAT THEY REMOVE THE CAR FROM MY DRIVEWA...

Jul 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE BACKING UP AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND HE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS BELOW ...

Jul 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE BACKING UP AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND HE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS BELOW ...

May 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 151,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V051000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL). SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED. SHE LATER RETURNED AND HAD THE NEW PART IN...

May 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 151,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V051000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL). SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED. SHE LATER RETURNED AND HAD THE NEW PART IN...

Mar 19, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. WITHIN A MONTH OF RECEIVING THE NOTICE, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND...

Mar 19, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. WITHIN A MONTH OF RECEIVING THE NOTICE, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND...

Feb 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 58,217 mi

94 MERCURY RECALLED 9-12-07 FOR CRUISE CONTROL RECALL. DEALER DID NOT SAY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND REMOVED THE WIRE TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET RESULTS ON MY FIX, FORD SERVICE SAID PART NOT AVAILABLE. WITH ALL THE PARTS COMPANY'S CLOSING I AM SURE THEY COULD HAVE THIS FIX IN...

Feb 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 58,217 mi

94 MERCURY RECALLED 9-12-07 FOR CRUISE CONTROL RECALL. DEALER DID NOT SAY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND REMOVED THE WIRE TO THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET RESULTS ON MY FIX, FORD SERVICE SAID PART NOT AVAILABLE. WITH ALL THE PARTS COMPANY'S CLOSING I AM SURE THEY COULD HAVE THIS FIX IN...

Jan 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER OF 2007. HE WAS GIVEN THE OPTION TO HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH DISCO...

Jan 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER OF 2007. HE WAS GIVEN THE OPTION TO HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH DISCO...

Jan 22, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. HE IS REQUESTING THAT NHTSA MANDATE THE DEALERS TO RECONNECT THE SWITCH SINCE HE WAS DENIED THE RECONNECTION BY THE ...

Jan 22, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. HE IS REQUESTING THAT NHTSA MANDATE THE DEALERS TO RECONNECT THE SWITCH SINCE HE WAS DENIED THE RECONNECTION BY THE ...

Jan 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER APRIL SOMETIME. *KB

Jan 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER APRIL SOMETIME. *KB

Jan 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 121,770 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. HE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. HE CALLED THE DEALER EVERY MONTH SINCE AUGUST AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS HAD NOT BEEN O...

Jan 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 121,770 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. HE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. HE CALLED THE DEALER EVERY MONTH SINCE AUGUST AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS HAD NOT BEEN O...

Dec 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 05S28 ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE PART YET FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN IT WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAS...

Dec 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 05S28 ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE PART YET FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN IT WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAS...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH BECAUSE THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,0...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH BECAUSE THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,0...

Sep 27, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF MY CAR. I FILED A CLAIM BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE OF MY VEHICLE WAS CAUSED BY THIS DEFECT. I SUBMITTED ALL MY DOCUMENTS THEY ASKED FOR AND MY CLAIM WAS DENIED. *JB

Sep 27, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF MY CAR. I FILED A CLAIM BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE OF MY VEHICLE WAS CAUSED BY THIS DEFECT. I SUBMITTED ALL MY DOCUMENTS THEY ASKED FOR AND MY CLAIM WAS DENIED. *JB

Sep 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE TIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A...

Sep 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE TIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A...

Sep 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND, AFTER 10 DAYS, WANTED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. BY THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY AT THE JUNK YARD. THE STRUCTURE OF THE HOME WAS BURNED AS A RESULT OF TH...

Sep 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND, AFTER 10 DAYS, WANTED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. BY THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY AT THE JUNK YARD. THE STRUCTURE OF THE HOME WAS BURNED AS A RESULT OF TH...

Aug 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. SHE STATED THE VEHICE CAUGHT FIRE FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER SHE PARKED. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH FORD, AND IT WAS DENIED STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO BADLY BURNED. THE FIRE DAMAGED 2 TREES, GRASS, DRIVEWAY, AND MELTED REAR TAIL LIGHTS OF ANOTHER...

Aug 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. SHE STATED THE VEHICE CAUGHT FIRE FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER SHE PARKED. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH FORD, AND IT WAS DENIED STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO BADLY BURNED. THE FIRE DAMAGED 2 TREES, GRASS, DRIVEWAY, AND MELTED REAR TAIL LIGHTS OF ANOTHER...

Aug 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 149,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR FIVE HOURS WHEN THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND HE NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE AND POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO PRIOR FAILURES OCCU...

Aug 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 149,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR FIVE HOURS WHEN THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND HE NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. A FIRE AND POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO PRIOR FAILURES OCCU...

Mar 7, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE ATTACHED TO THE HOME. A FIRE OCCURRED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFIED THE CAUSE AS THE "PROBABLE RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE." A MAN DIED IN THE FIRE. *JB

Mar 7, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE ATTACHED TO THE HOME. A FIRE OCCURRED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFIED THE CAUSE AS THE "PROBABLE RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE." A MAN DIED IN THE FIRE. *JB

Sep 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

LOW SPEED SITUATION! APPLIED SERVICE (NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL) BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO BRAKES HAD TO USE FOOT BRAKE TO AVOID ACCIDENT.".FOUND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES (MULTIPLE LINES APPROX 4 (ANTI- LOCK BRAKES,)ON FRAME RAIL UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR) HAD ROTTED THROUGH, RUPTURING AND LOOSING ALL B...

Sep 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

LOW SPEED SITUATION! APPLIED SERVICE (NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL) BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO BRAKES HAD TO USE FOOT BRAKE TO AVOID ACCIDENT.".FOUND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES (MULTIPLE LINES APPROX 4 (ANTI- LOCK BRAKES,)ON FRAME RAIL UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR) HAD ROTTED THROUGH, RUPTURING AND LOOSING ALL B...

Aug 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 138,000 mi

ON THE EVENING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005, OUR 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAD BEEN PARKED IN OUR GARAGE FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES WHEN WE DISCOVERED A FURIOUS FIRE THAT BURNED THROUGH THE ATTIC AND ROOF IN MINUTES, SHOOTING FLAMES 50 FEET INTO THE NIGHT SKY. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. BUT THE HOUSE WHICH W...

Aug 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 138,000 mi

ON THE EVENING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005, OUR 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAD BEEN PARKED IN OUR GARAGE FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES WHEN WE DISCOVERED A FURIOUS FIRE THAT BURNED THROUGH THE ATTIC AND ROOF IN MINUTES, SHOOTING FLAMES 50 FEET INTO THE NIGHT SKY. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. BUT THE HOUSE WHICH W...

May 8, 2006 Seats

MY SAFETY BELT LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF AND MY SEAT WILL NOT HOLD MY SEAT TILT. *JB

May 8, 2006 Seat Belts

MY SAFETY BELT LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF AND MY SEAT WILL NOT HOLD MY SEAT TILT. *JB

May 8, 2006 Seats

MY SAFETY BELT LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF AND MY SEAT WILL NOT HOLD MY SEAT TILT. *JB

May 8, 2006 Seat Belts

MY SAFETY BELT LIGHT DO NOT GO OFF AND MY SEAT WILL NOT HOLD MY SEAT TILT. *JB

Oct 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN MAY 2005 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE STEERING COLUMN UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NOTHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE HA...

Oct 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN MAY 2005 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE STEERING COLUMN UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NOTHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE HA...

Sep 29, 2005 Tires

DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ON 7-24-05 AT A SPEED OF 68 MPH THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS WAS ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THERE WAS ROUGHLY 40,000 MILES ON A 60,000 RATED TIRE. ALSO, HAD ANOTHER TIRE SEPARATE, BUT NOT BLOW OUT LAST FEBRUARY 20-04 ON THE SAME SE...

Sep 29, 2005 Tires

DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ON 7-24-05 AT A SPEED OF 68 MPH THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS WAS ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THERE WAS ROUGHLY 40,000 MILES ON A 60,000 RATED TIRE. ALSO, HAD ANOTHER TIRE SEPARATE, BUT NOT BLOW OUT LAST FEBRUARY 20-04 ON THE SAME SE...

Sep 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 118,367 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 05V88000. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING THE FUSE ON THE SCADS BLEW OUT. THE ONLY WAY THE VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED WAS TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL BEC...

Sep 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 118,367 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 05V88000. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING THE FUSE ON THE SCADS BLEW OUT. THE ONLY WAY THE VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED WAS TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL BEC...

Jul 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY GRAND MARGUISE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURN MY HOME TO THE GROUND, WE HAVE NOTHING LEFT. CONTACT ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR FULL DETAILS. WE WERE NEVER ADVISED OF ANY MALFUCTION OR RECALL. I DO NOT HAVE VIN NUMBERS, MILEAGE OR ANYTHING ELSE, THE CAR BURNT TO THR POINT THAT IT IS UNRECONGNIZABLE...

Jul 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

MY GRAND MARGUISE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURN MY HOME TO THE GROUND, WE HAVE NOTHING LEFT. CONTACT ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR FULL DETAILS. WE WERE NEVER ADVISED OF ANY MALFUCTION OR RECALL. I DO NOT HAVE VIN NUMBERS, MILEAGE OR ANYTHING ELSE, THE CAR BURNT TO THR POINT THAT IT IS UNRECONGNIZABLE...

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System Fire 117,000 mi

1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS: DURING A DRIVE AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FILICKER AT FIRST (ALONG WITH INTERIOR PANEL LIGHTS); THIS WAS ONLY INTERMITTENT, AND COULD BE SOLVED WITH PRECISE PLACEMENT OF THE PULL SWITCH. WITHIN 10 DAYS, THE FILCKERING WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AND NO LONGER INTERMITTANT....

Jan 31, 2005 Electrical System Fire 117,000 mi

1994 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS: DURING A DRIVE AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FILICKER AT FIRST (ALONG WITH INTERIOR PANEL LIGHTS); THIS WAS ONLY INTERMITTENT, AND COULD BE SOLVED WITH PRECISE PLACEMENT OF THE PULL SWITCH. WITHIN 10 DAYS, THE FILCKERING WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AND NO LONGER INTERMITTANT....

May 28, 2004 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

CAR PARKED IN GARAGE. NOT DRIVEN FOR 24 HOURS. FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD OF CAR. FIRE SPREAD THROUGHOUT ATTIC AND HOUSE. HOUSE DAMAGED $150,000. HOUSE IN FLOOD PLAIN (GRANDFATHERED). HOUSE HAD TO BE DEMOLISHED AND COULD NOT REBUILD ON SITE AS IT STOOD. FORCED TO FIND NEW HOME, REPLACE POSSESSIO...

May 28, 2004 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

CAR PARKED IN GARAGE. NOT DRIVEN FOR 24 HOURS. FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD OF CAR. FIRE SPREAD THROUGHOUT ATTIC AND HOUSE. HOUSE DAMAGED $150,000. HOUSE IN FLOOD PLAIN (GRANDFATHERED). HOUSE HAD TO BE DEMOLISHED AND COULD NOT REBUILD ON SITE AS IT STOOD. FORCED TO FIND NEW HOME, REPLACE POSSESSIO...

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

A VEHICLE FIRE STARTED AT NIGHT WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 8 HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. *AK *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Electrical System Fire 140,000 mi

A VEHICLE FIRE STARTED AT NIGHT WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 8 HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. *AK *SC

Jan 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting 44,845 mi

HEADLIGHTS SWITCH FAILURE. *AK THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS ALWAYS USED MANUALLY, THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LOCKED AND MELTED APART. *SC *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting 44,845 mi

HEADLIGHTS SWITCH FAILURE. *AK THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS ALWAYS USED MANUALLY, THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH LOCKED AND MELTED APART. *SC *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

VIBRATION ORSHUDDER UNDER LIGHTACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MPH IN 3RD OR4TR GEAR

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

ENGINE USES OIL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH. TRANSMISSION HAD NOISE THAT I REALLY CAN'T DESCRIBE BUT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THAT CAR KNOWS WHAT I MEAN.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE USES OIL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH. TRANSMISSION HAD NOISE THAT I REALLY CAN'T DESCRIBE BUT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THAT CAR KNOWS WHAT I MEAN.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

VIBRATION ORSHUDDER UNDER LIGHTACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MPH IN 3RD OR4TR GEAR

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

ENGINE USES OIL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH. TRANSMISSION HAD NOISE THAT I REALLY CAN'T DESCRIBE BUT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THAT CAR KNOWS WHAT I MEAN.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE USES OIL. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS TOO MUCH. TRANSMISSION HAD NOISE THAT I REALLY CAN'T DESCRIBE BUT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THAT CAR KNOWS WHAT I MEAN.

Jul 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

THERE IS A SLURPING SONG IN THE ENGINE, THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN THIS ACCRUES EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NEEDED WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED TO STOP VEHICLE.THE WINDOW CAME OFF THE CABLE REGULATOR.YOU HAVE TO PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO STOP .YOU HAVE TO TURN THE A...

Jul 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

THERE IS A SLURPING SONG IN THE ENGINE, THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN THIS ACCRUES EXCESSIVE FORCE IS NEEDED WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED TO STOP VEHICLE.THE WINDOW CAME OFF THE CABLE REGULATOR.YOU HAVE TO PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO STOP .YOU HAVE TO TURN THE A...

May 27, 2003 Unknown Or Other

PEELING PAINT

May 27, 2003 Unknown Or Other

PEELING PAINT

Apr 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO HIS GARAGE. FIVE MINUTES LATER THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE GARAGE TO FIND IT FILLED WITH SMOKE AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. *MR *PH *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO HIS GARAGE. FIVE MINUTES LATER THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE GARAGE TO FIND IT FILLED WITH SMOKE AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. *MR *PH *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Unknown Or Other

MY ODOMETER READ AT TIME OF DELIVERY 109362 AND IT STILLS READ THE SAME THING. THE COMPANY NATION AUTO SALES IN MIRAMAR,FL KNEW THAT AND DIDN'T SIGN THE ODOMETER DISCLOSURE FORM. *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Unknown Or Other

MY ODOMETER READ AT TIME OF DELIVERY 109362 AND IT STILLS READ THE SAME THING. THE COMPANY NATION AUTO SALES IN MIRAMAR,FL KNEW THAT AND DIDN'T SIGN THE ODOMETER DISCLOSURE FORM. *NLM

Oct 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 3.5 HOURS WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TS REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Oct 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 3.5 HOURS WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TS REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Apr 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. VEHICLE HIT A PARKED VAN, THEN A METAL POLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, CONSUMER SUFFERED A BROKEN WRIST AND A BRUISED CHEST. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. VEHICLE HIT A PARKED VAN, THEN A METAL POLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, CONSUMER SUFFERED A BROKEN WRIST AND A BRUISED CHEST. NLM

Apr 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT ABOUT MY CAR, IT IS ABOUT THE NEW HEADLIGHTS ON ONCOMING VEHICLES. LAST NIGHT, DRIVING ON I680, I WAS BLINDED BY A VEHICLE COMING UP BEHIND ME AND THIS WAS ONLY THE FIRST OF THREE OCCURANCES BY THREE DIFFERENT CARS. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT THIS!!!!!*AK

Apr 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT ABOUT MY CAR, IT IS ABOUT THE NEW HEADLIGHTS ON ONCOMING VEHICLES. LAST NIGHT, DRIVING ON I680, I WAS BLINDED BY A VEHICLE COMING UP BEHIND ME AND THIS WAS ONLY THE FIRST OF THREE OCCURANCES BY THREE DIFFERENT CARS. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT THIS!!!!!*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A FIRE THAT STARTED FROM DRIVER'S SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Electrical System Fire

THERE WAS A FIRE THAT STARTED FROM DRIVER'S SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Visibility

REGULATOR WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS. WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED PROBLEM. 2 DRIVER/1 PASSENGER, AND 1 REAR PASSENGER REGULATOR TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Mar 5, 2002 Visibility

REGULATOR WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS. WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED PROBLEM. 2 DRIVER/1 PASSENGER, AND 1 REAR PASSENGER REGULATOR TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

Sep 27, 2001 Steering

TIE ROD FELL OFF. NO WARNING. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. GREASELESS FITTINGS.*AK

Sep 27, 2001 Steering

TIE ROD FELL OFF. NO WARNING. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. GREASELESS FITTINGS.*AK

Sep 18, 2001 Seats

FORD MOTOR CO. HAS ISSUED TOW TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON A FRONT SEAT PROBLEM THAT REPORTS A LOOSE FRONT SEAT FLOOR REINFORCEMENT BRACKET THAT CRACKS (TSB NUMBER 98-24-5 AND 94182). THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE FRONT SEAT TO COME LOOSE AND THE SEAT WILL RELEAST IN CASE OF A CRASH INCLUDING A REAR-EN...

Sep 18, 2001 Seats

FORD MOTOR CO. HAS ISSUED TOW TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON A FRONT SEAT PROBLEM THAT REPORTS A LOOSE FRONT SEAT FLOOR REINFORCEMENT BRACKET THAT CRACKS (TSB NUMBER 98-24-5 AND 94182). THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE FRONT SEAT TO COME LOOSE AND THE SEAT WILL RELEAST IN CASE OF A CRASH INCLUDING A REAR-EN...

Sep 8, 2001 Seats

THE SEAT TRACK HAS FAILED AGAIN, AFTER IT WAS FIXED BY THE DEALER TWICE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. IT CAUSED ME TO FALL INTO THE BACK SEAT FROM A STOP LIGHT AND JERKED MY HANDS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND I LOST CONTROL MOMENTARILY.

Sep 8, 2001 Seats

THE SEAT TRACK HAS FAILED AGAIN, AFTER IT WAS FIXED BY THE DEALER TWICE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. IT CAUSED ME TO FALL INTO THE BACK SEAT FROM A STOP LIGHT AND JERKED MY HANDS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND I LOST CONTROL MOMENTARILY.

Aug 16, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT HAVE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS, AND CAUSED SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT HAVE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS, AND CAUSED SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 25, 2001 Fuel System, Other

TWO PIPES WITHIN THE FUEL SENDER BECAME SEVERLY CORRODED WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE. *AK FORD HAS NOT BEEB COOPORATING WITH CONSUMER TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 25, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

TWO PIPES WITHIN THE FUEL SENDER BECAME SEVERLY CORRODED WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE. *AK FORD HAS NOT BEEB COOPORATING WITH CONSUMER TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 25, 2001 Fuel System, Other

TWO PIPES WITHIN THE FUEL SENDER BECAME SEVERLY CORRODED WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE. *AK FORD HAS NOT BEEB COOPORATING WITH CONSUMER TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 25, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

TWO PIPES WITHIN THE FUEL SENDER BECAME SEVERLY CORRODED WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE. *AK FORD HAS NOT BEEB COOPORATING WITH CONSUMER TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Jul 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CHECK SHOWED BAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS, MELTED IN DASH. *AK

Jul 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CHECK SHOWED BAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS, MELTED IN DASH. *AK

Jul 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CHECK SHOWED BAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS, MELTED IN DASH. *AK

Jul 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CHECK SHOWED BAD HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTORS, MELTED IN DASH. *AK

Jul 13, 2001 Parking Brake

94 V 152 000/BRAKES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HOUSING HAS SEPARATED BECAUSE NUTS: BOLTS HAVE LOOSENED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.*AK REAR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED ...

Jul 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

94 V 152 000/BRAKES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HOUSING HAS SEPARATED BECAUSE NUTS: BOLTS HAVE LOOSENED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.*AK REAR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED ...

Jul 13, 2001 Parking Brake

94 V 152 000/BRAKES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HOUSING HAS SEPARATED BECAUSE NUTS: BOLTS HAVE LOOSENED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.*AK REAR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED ...

Jul 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

94 V 152 000/BRAKES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY HOUSING HAS SEPARATED BECAUSE NUTS: BOLTS HAVE LOOSENED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.*AK REAR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED ...

Jul 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Jul 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, MICHELIN XCH4 M+S RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, TIRE SIZE P215/75R15, DOT # B3H7871X486. *SLC

Feb 28, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, MICHELIN XCH4 M+S RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, TIRE SIZE P215/75R15, DOT # B3H7871X486. *SLC

Feb 13, 2001 Visibility

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Power Train

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Visibility

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Visibility

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Power Train

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Visibility

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

POWER TRAIN SHUDDERS AT SPEEDS 35-40 MPH. WIPER WILL NOT RETURN TO DOWN POSITION. BRAKE SWITCH AT BRAKE PEDAL WIRE BREAKS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT GEAR SELECTOR IS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AIR IDLE SOLENOID HUMS LOUDLY. ENGINE LOSES OIL AND NO APPARENT OIL LEAKS. BRAKES MAKES GR...

Feb 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CONUMER KEPT FOOT ON BRAKE. AT 80 MPH HE TURNED IGNITION OFF TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK

Feb 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CONUMER KEPT FOOT ON BRAKE. AT 80 MPH HE TURNED IGNITION OFF TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. *AK

Feb 2, 2001 Wheels

NUTS AND BOLTS THAT ATTACH REAR BRAKE ADAPTER TO AXLE HOUSING CAME LOOSE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 2, 2001 Wheels

NUTS AND BOLTS THAT ATTACH REAR BRAKE ADAPTER TO AXLE HOUSING CAME LOOSE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 1, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACED TWICE, 3/13/97 & 12/12/97. CJ

Feb 1, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACED TWICE, 3/13/97 & 12/12/97. CJ

Jan 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 29, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 22, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHENEVER DRIVING IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WOULD FADE OUT IF SUN HITS THEM. CANNOT DETERMINE ODOMETER/SPEEDOMETER. PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS IN SUN. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, BUT INDICATION WAS NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO SOLVE PROBLEM.*AK THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING DIFFI...

Jan 22, 2001 Unknown Or Other

WHENEVER DRIVING IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WOULD FADE OUT IF SUN HITS THEM. CANNOT DETERMINE ODOMETER/SPEEDOMETER. PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS IN SUN. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER, BUT INDICATION WAS NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO SOLVE PROBLEM.*AK THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING DIFFI...

Jan 13, 2001 Seats

FAILURE OF MAIN SEAT METAL FRAME TO HOLD BOLTS SUPPORTING DRIVERS SEAT(FRONT) . BOTH BOLTS BROKE OFF FROM METAL FRAME OF SEAT. NOTHING HOLDING FRONT OF DRIVERS SEAT TO CAR FLOOR. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL SEAT. *AK

Jan 13, 2001 Seats

FAILURE OF MAIN SEAT METAL FRAME TO HOLD BOLTS SUPPORTING DRIVERS SEAT(FRONT) . BOTH BOLTS BROKE OFF FROM METAL FRAME OF SEAT. NOTHING HOLDING FRONT OF DRIVERS SEAT TO CAR FLOOR. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL SEAT. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER'S OIL LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD ENGINE CLEANED, ENGINE LOCKED UP ON BUSY EXPRESSWAY, DEALER SAID ENGINE HAD GUNKED UP AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, OIL TESTED POSITIVE FOR GLYCOL AND ANTIFREEZE, CONSUMER THINKS THIS IS POSSIBLY DUE TO THE HEAD GASKETS. *SLC

Oct 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER'S OIL LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD ENGINE CLEANED, ENGINE LOCKED UP ON BUSY EXPRESSWAY, DEALER SAID ENGINE HAD GUNKED UP AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, OIL TESTED POSITIVE FOR GLYCOL AND ANTIFREEZE, CONSUMER THINKS THIS IS POSSIBLY DUE TO THE HEAD GASKETS. *SLC

Oct 12, 2000 Air Bags

THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG IS DEFECTIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED, BUT IT IS BROKEN AND THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE $800 TO FIX IT. IF IT HAS NEVER BEEN USED, IT SHOULD NOT BE BROKEN. THE SERVICE EMPLYEE OF THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS CAR. HOW MANY INCIDENTS LIKE ...

Oct 12, 2000 Air Bags

THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG IS DEFECTIVE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED, BUT IT IS BROKEN AND THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE $800 TO FIX IT. IF IT HAS NEVER BEEN USED, IT SHOULD NOT BE BROKEN. THE SERVICE EMPLYEE OF THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS CAR. HOW MANY INCIDENTS LIKE ...

Sep 8, 2000 Power Train

FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Sep 8, 2000 Power Train

FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Sep 8, 2000 Power Train

FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Sep 8, 2000 Power Train

FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Aug 11, 2000 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED TO RETURN TO THE DOWN POSITION WHEN TURNED OFF IT WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT UP AND BLOCK DRIVERS VISION. NLM

Aug 11, 2000 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED TO RETURN TO THE DOWN POSITION WHEN TURNED OFF IT WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT UP AND BLOCK DRIVERS VISION. NLM

Aug 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 1994 GRAN MARQUIS 70,000 MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Aug 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I OWN A 1994 GRAN MARQUIS 70,000 MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRONT LEFT MOUNT BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME WHEN ENTERING THE CAR. THE BOLT WAS LEFT IN THE TRACK RAIL AND THE NUT FROM THE SEAT FRAME WAS STILL ATTACHED. THE SEAT FRAME NUT PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FLOP BACKWARDS. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE SEAT-BACK TO GO BACK O...

Jun 13, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRONT LEFT MOUNT BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME WHEN ENTERING THE CAR. THE BOLT WAS LEFT IN THE TRACK RAIL AND THE NUT FROM THE SEAT FRAME WAS STILL ATTACHED. THE SEAT FRAME NUT PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FLOP BACKWARDS. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE SEAT-BACK TO GO BACK O...

May 31, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING 20-25 MPH AND WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN OUTER TIE ROD FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCIDENT ON SIDE STREET, ALMOST HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. DEALER AND FORD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

May 31, 2000 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING 20-25 MPH AND WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN OUTER TIE ROD FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCIDENT ON SIDE STREET, ALMOST HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. DEALER AND FORD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

May 23, 2000 Visibility

ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS ARE STUCK IN UP POSITION DUE TO THE MOTORS GOING BAD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 2000 Visibility

ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS ARE STUCK IN UP POSITION DUE TO THE MOTORS GOING BAD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

May 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHT COVER FADED TO A DIRTY WHITE YELLOW COLOR. THIS MADE IT VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. DRIVER HAD TO USE HIGH BEAMS TO SEE AT NIGHT. *AK

May 19, 2000 Exterior Lighting

FRONT HEADLIGHT COVER FADED TO A DIRTY WHITE YELLOW COLOR. THIS MADE IT VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. DRIVER HAD TO USE HIGH BEAMS TO SEE AT NIGHT. *AK

May 9, 2000 Steering

THE TIE RODS BROKE AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. YH

May 9, 2000 Steering

THE TIE RODS BROKE AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINES LEAKED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINES LEAKED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINES LEAKED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER FAILED. YH

May 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINES LEAKED. YH

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR BY PASS VALVE REMAINS OPEN WHEN ACCELERATING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE AIR BY PASS VALVE REMAINS OPEN WHEN ACCELERATING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL START TO SHUTTER AN VIBRATE WHEN REACHING 30MPH. ALSO VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOT ABLE TO HELP BECAUSE OF NO WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL START TO SHUTTER AN VIBRATE WHEN REACHING 30MPH. ALSO VIBRATES WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOT ABLE TO HELP BECAUSE OF NO WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PARKING BRAKE PAD FELL OFF THE SHOE INTO THE WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION ASSIST TO BE MESSED UP. CAN HEAR NOISES WITH OR WITHOUT THE BRAKES BEING APPLIED.. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIOP TO CHECK & REPAIR. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PARKING BRAKE PAD FELL OFF THE SHOE INTO THE WHEEL. THIS CAUSED THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION ASSIST TO BE MESSED UP. CAN HEAR NOISES WITH OR WITHOUT THE BRAKES BEING APPLIED.. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIOP TO CHECK & REPAIR. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 5O MPH AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED VERY FAST AS THOUGH IT WAS IN PARK. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WILL KICK IN. THIS WILL, MOST OF THE TIME, HAPPEN WHILE TRYING TO GET ONTO THE HIGHWAY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND BASICALLY SAID THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 5O MPH AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED VERY FAST AS THOUGH IT WAS IN PARK. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WILL KICK IN. THIS WILL, MOST OF THE TIME, HAPPEN WHILE TRYING TO GET ONTO THE HIGHWAY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND BASICALLY SAID THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 10, 2000 Seats Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS REARENDED WHILE AT A STOP, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACKS COLLAPSED, THEY WERE FULLY RECLINED. THE SEATS WILL BE REPLACED. *AK *ML

Mar 10, 2000 Seats Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS REARENDED WHILE AT A STOP, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACKS COLLAPSED, THEY WERE FULLY RECLINED. THE SEATS WILL BE REPLACED. *AK *ML

Mar 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I RECEIVEDA NO;TICE FROM YOU THAT WAS VERY UPSETING TO ME STATING THAT THE MILEAGE ON MY CAR WAS MUCH MORE THAN I HAD THOUGHT WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR. PLEASE LET ME KNNOW WHAT I CAN DO. I AM VERY UPSET WITH THIS AND DO NOT KNOW WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DECEPTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED IN THE S...

Mar 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I RECEIVEDA NO;TICE FROM YOU THAT WAS VERY UPSETING TO ME STATING THAT THE MILEAGE ON MY CAR WAS MUCH MORE THAN I HAD THOUGHT WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR. PLEASE LET ME KNNOW WHAT I CAN DO. I AM VERY UPSET WITH THIS AND DO NOT KNOW WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DECEPTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED IN THE S...

Feb 19, 2000 Visibility

DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AFTER 2ND WINDOW FAILURE. THEY HAD RECEIVED "NO SERVICE ADVISEMENTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM." OBVIOUSLY FOMOCO USED SOME DEFECTIVE PARTS. WE HAVE NO SMALL CHILDREN TO "PLAY" WITH THE WINDOWS. DEFECTIVE PARTS IS THE ONLY REASON I CAN IMAGINE FOR 3 OUT OF 4 WINDOWS TO FAIL! TH...

Feb 19, 2000 Visibility

DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AFTER 2ND WINDOW FAILURE. THEY HAD RECEIVED "NO SERVICE ADVISEMENTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM." OBVIOUSLY FOMOCO USED SOME DEFECTIVE PARTS. WE HAVE NO SMALL CHILDREN TO "PLAY" WITH THE WINDOWS. DEFECTIVE PARTS IS THE ONLY REASON I CAN IMAGINE FOR 3 OUT OF 4 WINDOWS TO FAIL! TH...

Jan 19, 2000 Power Train

AT 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SOUNDS LIKE I AM DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. *AK

Jan 19, 2000 Power Train

AT 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SOUNDS LIKE I AM DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. *AK

Jan 14, 2000 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING 55MPH AT NIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH WENT OUT. HAD NO INTERIOR OR OUTSIDE LIGHTING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP IN MORNING. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE LIGHT SWITCH BURNED OUT. THE FUSE WAS STILL GOOD & DID NOT BLOW OUT. THE WIRE HARNESS HAD MELTED THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR. *AK

Jan 14, 2000 Electrical System

WAS DRIVING 55MPH AT NIGHT WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH WENT OUT. HAD NO INTERIOR OR OUTSIDE LIGHTING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP IN MORNING. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE LIGHT SWITCH BURNED OUT. THE FUSE WAS STILL GOOD & DID NOT BLOW OUT. THE WIRE HARNESS HAD MELTED THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR. *AK

Dec 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS CAUSING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO FAIL AND WIRING HARNESS TO BURN, 2 REPLACEMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. MJS

Dec 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS CAUSING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO FAIL AND WIRING HARNESS TO BURN, 2 REPLACEMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. MJS

Nov 9, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ATAPPROXIMATELY 40MPH TRANSMISSION CHATTERS ONLY WHEN IT SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ATAPPROXIMATELY 40MPH TRANSMISSION CHATTERS ONLY WHEN IT SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE. *AK

Oct 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED TO MAKE NOISES. APPLIED GAS PEDAL & NOISE STOPPED. SPEED INCREASED TO 45MPH & TOOK FOOT OFF PEDAL & VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. IT PROCEEDED TO SPEED UP & THEN SLOWED DOWN. THEN SPEEED UP AGAIN & ONCE AGAIN SLOWED DOWN. WOULD KEEP FOOT ON BRAKE TO KEEP VEHICLE FR...

Oct 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED TO MAKE NOISES. APPLIED GAS PEDAL & NOISE STOPPED. SPEED INCREASED TO 45MPH & TOOK FOOT OFF PEDAL & VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. IT PROCEEDED TO SPEED UP & THEN SLOWED DOWN. THEN SPEEED UP AGAIN & ONCE AGAIN SLOWED DOWN. WOULD KEEP FOOT ON BRAKE TO KEEP VEHICLE FR...

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STAY IN CENTER POSITION OF WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STAY IN CENTER POSITION OF WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Seats

FRONT SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH, A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Seats

FRONT SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH, A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL GETS STUCK. OCCUPANT NEEDS TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE HE HEARS A SNAP AND RATTLING NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Aug 12, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL GETS STUCK. OCCUPANT NEEDS TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE HE HEARS A SNAP AND RATTLING NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Electrical System

WAS USING HIGH BEAMS, ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD FLICKER & THEN GO OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD IT REPAIRED. PROBLEM LATER RETURNED. *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Electrical System

WAS USING HIGH BEAMS, ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD FLICKER & THEN GO OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD IT REPAIRED. PROBLEM LATER RETURNED. *AK

Jun 23, 1999 Seats

DUE TO THINNESS OF THE METAL OF THE SEAT AND ALSO THE WEAKNESS OF THE THREE SPOT WELD POINTS WHERE THE NUT IS WELDED TO THE SHEET METAL THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME LOOSE. MJS

Jun 23, 1999 Seats

DUE TO THINNESS OF THE METAL OF THE SEAT AND ALSO THE WEAKNESS OF THE THREE SPOT WELD POINTS WHERE THE NUT IS WELDED TO THE SHEET METAL THE DRIVER SEAT BECAME LOOSE. MJS

Jun 17, 1999 Suspension

AT 35-45 MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Suspension

AT 35-45 MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO THE SPEED OF 75 MPH, AND WENT ON TO ABOUT 3 QUARTER OF MILE. THIS DEFECT COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK

May 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO THE SPEED OF 75 MPH, AND WENT ON TO ABOUT 3 QUARTER OF MILE. THIS DEFECT COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENTS. *AK

Feb 12, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.

Feb 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Feb 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL PUMP AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Feb 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE AND TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND HIGH IDLE.

Feb 12, 1999 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.

Feb 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Feb 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL PUMP AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

Feb 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE AND TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND HIGH IDLE.

Feb 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AND COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, AND THE CONSUMER IS BURNING RUBBER. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AND COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, AND THE CONSUMER IS BURNING RUBBER. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION @ 40 MPH SOUNDS AND FEELS LIKE I AM TRAVELING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR RAILROAD TRACKS. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAS HEARD NUMEROUS SIMULAR COMPLAINTS. EVEN THOUGH THIS OCCURED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, I FOOLISHLY NEVER TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THE WARRANTY HAS HENCED EXPIRED. COULD FO...

Nov 17, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION @ 40 MPH SOUNDS AND FEELS LIKE I AM TRAVELING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR RAILROAD TRACKS. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAS HEARD NUMEROUS SIMULAR COMPLAINTS. EVEN THOUGH THIS OCCURED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, I FOOLISHLY NEVER TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THE WARRANTY HAS HENCED EXPIRED. COULD FO...

Nov 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH, WHILE IN USE, MAY TURN OFF AND CAUSE VISIBILITY DIFFCULTY. DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH, WHILE IN USE, MAY TURN OFF AND CAUSE VISIBILITY DIFFCULTY. DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH, WHILE IN USE, MAY TURN OFF AND CAUSE VISIBILITY DIFFCULTY. DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH, WHILE IN USE, MAY TURN OFF AND CAUSE VISIBILITY DIFFCULTY. DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH VEHICLE WENT INTO HIGH SPEED AND THE MOTOR WAS RACING.THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE UNTIL SHE GOT THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE MOTOR RACING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT THE OWNER'S...

Nov 9, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH VEHICLE WENT INTO HIGH SPEED AND THE MOTOR WAS RACING.THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE UNTIL SHE GOT THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE MOTOR RACING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT THE OWNER'S...

Nov 6, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO ON AND OFF, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION OIL AT 23, 000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Power Train

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO ON AND OFF, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION OIL AT 23, 000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO ON AND OFF, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION OIL AT 23, 000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Power Train

DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO ON AND OFF, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION OIL AT 23, 000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 21, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS' REGULATOR FAILED.

Oct 21, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS' REGULATOR FAILED.

Oct 13, 1998 Steering

INNER TIE-ROD DRIED UP (ERODED).

Oct 13, 1998 Steering

INNER TIE-ROD DRIED UP (ERODED).

Sep 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN RUSTED.

Sep 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL PAN RUSTED.

Aug 29, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, UPON DEPLOYMENT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF CAR AND HIT TWO PARKED CARS. *AK

Aug 29, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, UPON DEPLOYMENT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF CAR AND HIT TWO PARKED CARS. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON DESIGN FLAW, BUTTONS TOO SMALL TO FIND WHEN NECESSARY, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO FIND DURING EMERGENCIES.

Aug 19, 1998 Electrical System

HORN BUTTON DESIGN FLAW, BUTTONS TOO SMALL TO FIND WHEN NECESSARY, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO FIND DURING EMERGENCIES.

Jul 19, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, STEPPED ON BRAKES BUT BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE SKIDDED LEFT SIDEWAYS AND WENT INTO A HUGE TRUCK. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Jul 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, STEPPED ON BRAKES BUT BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE SKIDDED LEFT SIDEWAYS AND WENT INTO A HUGE TRUCK. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Jul 19, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, STEPPED ON BRAKES BUT BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE SKIDDED LEFT SIDEWAYS AND WENT INTO A HUGE TRUCK. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Jul 19, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, STEPPED ON BRAKES BUT BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE SKIDDED LEFT SIDEWAYS AND WENT INTO A HUGE TRUCK. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Jun 30, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION.

Jun 30, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION.

May 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

May 20, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Apr 23, 1998 Structure

THE HEAD LINER OF VEHICLE HAS A SCORCHED PLACE DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS.*AK

Apr 23, 1998 Structure

THE HEAD LINER OF VEHICLE HAS A SCORCHED PLACE DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS.*AK

Apr 17, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER'S EXTERNAL REAR MIRROR DESIGN DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VISION TO THE LANE LEFT OF THE VEHICLE. WITH THE MIRROR ADJUSTED LEFT TO ITS LIMIT, VEHICLE ITSELF IS STILL VISIBLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. A VEHICLE PASSING BECOMES INVISIBLE, AND THE VIEW DOES NOT PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM MOVING INTO ...

Apr 17, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER'S EXTERNAL REAR MIRROR DESIGN DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VISION TO THE LANE LEFT OF THE VEHICLE. WITH THE MIRROR ADJUSTED LEFT TO ITS LIMIT, VEHICLE ITSELF IS STILL VISIBLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. A VEHICLE PASSING BECOMES INVISIBLE, AND THE VIEW DOES NOT PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM MOVING INTO ...

Apr 14, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Apr 14, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Feb 24, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Feb 24, 1998 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

Feb 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON JUST AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND TUNE UP. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. OIL PUMP IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO PUMP THE OIL TO THE ENGINE.

Feb 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON JUST AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND TUNE UP. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. OIL PUMP IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO PUMP THE OIL TO THE ENGINE.

Feb 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION RUNS ROUGH AND NOISY.

Feb 18, 1998 Visibility

NOISY WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

Feb 18, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Feb 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION RUNS ROUGH AND NOISY.

Feb 18, 1998 Visibility

NOISY WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

Feb 18, 1998 Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 23, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE SENSOR FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEALS, SEVERAL REPAIRS, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Dec 23, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE SENSOR FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE LEALS, SEVERAL REPAIRS, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Oct 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 10 TO 15 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Oct 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 10 TO 15 MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Aug 19, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, HEARD LOUD HIGH PITCH SQUEALING NOISE, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO HIGH SPEED, SHOT FORWARD, HIT VEHICLE, LANDED ON TOP OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, BRAKES APPLIED. WITH DEALER FOR INSPECTION/REPAIR. *AK

Aug 19, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, HEARD LOUD HIGH PITCH SQUEALING NOISE, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO HIGH SPEED, SHOT FORWARD, HIT VEHICLE, LANDED ON TOP OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, BRAKES APPLIED. WITH DEALER FOR INSPECTION/REPAIR. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW PLASTIC BRACKET WITHIN DOOR BROKE, RENDERING POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. *AK

Aug 7, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW PLASTIC BRACKET WITHIN DOOR BROKE, RENDERING POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. *AK

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT WARNING FAILED TO WARN DRIVER THAT BRAKES WERE MALFUNCTIONING.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.

Aug 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT WARNING FAILED TO WARN DRIVER THAT BRAKES WERE MALFUNCTIONING.

Jun 12, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT HAND PART OF STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO SMOKE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELCTRICAL SHORT. *AK THERE WAS CLICKING NOISE BEFORE THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING. *YH

Jun 12, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT HAND PART OF STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO SMOKE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELCTRICAL SHORT. *AK THERE WAS CLICKING NOISE BEFORE THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING. *YH

Jun 3, 1997 Steering

WHEN TURNING LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE JERKED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO GO STRAIGHT. ALSO THE VEHICLE VIRBRATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WILL BE CHECKED BY MECHANIC. *AK

Jun 3, 1997 Steering

WHEN TURNING LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE JERKED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO GO STRAIGHT. ALSO THE VEHICLE VIRBRATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WILL BE CHECKED BY MECHANIC. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING HON IGHWAY, BOLTS THAT HOLD STEERING GEAR BOX TO THE FRAME BROKE, NO WARNING, TURNED WHEEL, NO RESPONSE, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH, ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOP, BOLTS WERE BROKEN, WILL REPLACE BOLTS WITH NEW BOLTS. *AK

Apr 2, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING HON IGHWAY, BOLTS THAT HOLD STEERING GEAR BOX TO THE FRAME BROKE, NO WARNING, TURNED WHEEL, NO RESPONSE, NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH, ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOP, BOLTS WERE BROKEN, WILL REPLACE BOLTS WITH NEW BOLTS. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS FAILED. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS FAILED. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS FAILED. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS FAILED. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DISTORTS VISION, MAKES OTHER VEHICLES APPEAR FURTHER AWAY THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE.

Feb 20, 1997 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR DISTORTS VISION, MAKES OTHER VEHICLES APPEAR FURTHER AWAY THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE.

Feb 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

PERSON STOPPED TO REFUEL HER CAR, AFTER LEAVING THE GAS STATION AND ARRIVING AT ANOTHER PARKING LOT SHE THEN NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING GAS. *AK

Feb 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

PERSON STOPPED TO REFUEL HER CAR, AFTER LEAVING THE GAS STATION AND ARRIVING AT ANOTHER PARKING LOT SHE THEN NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING GAS. *AK

Jan 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Jan 23, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Dec 2, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTING GEARS OR AT 55MPH, THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SHAKES. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTING GEARS OR AT 55MPH, THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SHAKES. *AK

Nov 22, 1996 Power Train

BAD CONNECTION ON TRANSMISSION SWITCH DURING COLD/WET WEATHER.

Nov 22, 1996 Power Train

BAD CONNECTION ON TRANSMISSION SWITCH DURING COLD/WET WEATHER.

Nov 13, 1996 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY ACCESSING HORN BUTTONS.

Nov 13, 1996 Electrical System

DIFFICULTY ACCESSING HORN BUTTONS.

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES.

Oct 21, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES.

Jul 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES SQUEAK.(1ST VEHICLE ON 601615)

Jul 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.

Jul 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLING OF MOTOR PROBLEM.

Jul 18, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES SQUEAK.(1ST VEHICLE ON 601615)

Jul 18, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.

Jul 18, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

IDLING OF MOTOR PROBLEM.

Jul 3, 1996 Air Bags Crash

APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE SKIDDED, DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT ON COMING VEHICLE AND DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 3, 1996 Air Bags Crash

APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE SKIDDED, DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT ON COMING VEHICLE AND DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS SOMETIMES, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS SOMETIMES, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Steering

WHILE IN REVERSE THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD FELL OFF AT ONE END OTHER HALF DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Steering

WHILE IN REVERSE THE RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD FELL OFF AT ONE END OTHER HALF DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. *AK

May 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

BROADSIDED BY ONCOMING VEHICLE, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

BROADSIDED BY ONCOMING VEHICLE, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 12, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN ENGAGING THE DRIVE OR REVERSE GEAR, DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACED AIR BYPASS VALVE. *AK

Apr 12, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHEN ENGAGING THE DRIVE OR REVERSE GEAR, DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACED AIR BYPASS VALVE. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Power Train

WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AT STOP SIGN & TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE, CAR WILL NOT MOVE IN COLD WEATHER, ALSO WINDOW WILL FOG ON THE INTERIOR. *AK

Mar 22, 1996 Power Train

WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AT STOP SIGN & TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE, CAR WILL NOT MOVE IN COLD WEATHER, ALSO WINDOW WILL FOG ON THE INTERIOR. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A VEHICLE HEAD-ON WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, DRIVER SEATBELT DID NOT LOCKUP. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A VEHICLE HEAD-ON WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, DRIVER SEATBELT DID NOT LOCKUP. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A VEHICLE HEAD-ON WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, DRIVER SEATBELT DID NOT LOCKUP. *AK

Feb 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DUAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A VEHICLE HEAD-ON WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, DRIVER SEATBELT DID NOT LOCKUP. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Seats

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, THE SEAT CAME OFF THE BRACKET. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Seats

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, THE SEAT CAME OFF THE BRACKET. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Seats

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, THE SEAT CAME OFF THE BRACKET. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Seats

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, THE SEAT CAME OFF THE BRACKET. *AK

Feb 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM, BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND TO AN EMERGENCY STOPPING, DRY ROAD CONDITION, PEDAL FADES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM, BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND TO AN EMERGENCY STOPPING, DRY ROAD CONDITION, PEDAL FADES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM, BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND TO AN EMERGENCY STOPPING, DRY ROAD CONDITION, PEDAL FADES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

Feb 20, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM, BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND TO AN EMERGENCY STOPPING, DRY ROAD CONDITION, PEDAL FADES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Tires

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ON WET OR ICY SURFACES TIRES LOOSE TRACTION. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Tires

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ON WET OR ICY SURFACES TIRES LOOSE TRACTION. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, WHILE TRAVELLING AT 35MPH. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, WHILE TRAVELLING AT 35MPH. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM DOES NOT STOP THE CAR AT ALL IN A LOT OF CASES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM DOES NOT STOP THE CAR AT ALL IN A LOT OF CASES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 35MPH. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 35MPH. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 35MPH. TT

Dec 15, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 35MPH. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GAS IN THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GAS IN THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE CAR EXPLODED IN THE OWNERS DRIVEWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE CAR EXPLODED IN THE OWNERS DRIVEWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jun 29, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULL TO LEFT VERY HARD, LOST CONTROL OVER VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE FLIP OVER. TT

Jun 29, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULL TO LEFT VERY HARD, LOST CONTROL OVER VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE FLIP OVER. TT

Jun 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Jun 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

Jun 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SLOWLY ENTERING SCHOOL PARKING LOT, VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED, DRIVER JUMPED CURB HITTING SET OF STEPS HEAD ON. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SLOWLY ENTERING SCHOOL PARKING LOT, VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY ACCELERATED, DRIVER JUMPED CURB HITTING SET OF STEPS HEAD ON. TT

Jun 2, 1995 Seats

DESIGN OF FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS DO NOT ADJUST HIGH ENOUGH TO OFFER ADAQUATE PROTECTION IN EVENT OF COLLISION. TT

Jun 2, 1995 Seats

DESIGN OF FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS DO NOT ADJUST HIGH ENOUGH TO OFFER ADAQUATE PROTECTION IN EVENT OF COLLISION. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING IS TIGHT WHEN TURNING SLOWLY, ALSO DRIVER EXPERIENCES LOSS OF POWER STEERING FOR SEVERAL SECONDS OCCASIONALLY. *DH

Mar 27, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING IS TIGHT WHEN TURNING SLOWLY, ALSO DRIVER EXPERIENCES LOSS OF POWER STEERING FOR SEVERAL SECONDS OCCASIONALLY. *DH

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVERPUMPED THE BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY BUT BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVERPUMPED THE BRAKES CONTINUOUSLY BUT BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 SPEED 12 MPH AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO FACE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY. TT

Jan 27, 1995 Air Bags Crash

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 SPEED 12 MPH AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO FACE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY. TT

Jan 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ON DASH FAILED. *SKD

Jan 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ON DASH FAILED. *SKD

Jan 5, 1995 Seats

LACK OF SUFFICIENT PADDING ON SEAT FRAMES, CAUSES BACK PAINS. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 478172) *SKD

Jan 5, 1995 Seats

SEAT BACK IS TOO FAR BACK TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT BACK.

Jan 5, 1995 Tires

FAULTY TIRES CAUSE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION. *DH

Jan 5, 1995 Seats

LACK OF SUFFICIENT PADDING ON SEAT FRAMES, CAUSES BACK PAINS. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 478172) *SKD

Jan 5, 1995 Seats

SEAT BACK IS TOO FAR BACK TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT BACK.

Jan 5, 1995 Tires

FAULTY TIRES CAUSE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION. *DH