1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

PUT CAR IN PARK, AND IT SHOWED TO BE IN PARK. BUT, IT WAS IN REVERSE, GOING BACKWARD, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

PUT CAR IN PARK, AND IT SHOWED TO BE IN PARK. BUT, IT WAS IN REVERSE, GOING BACKWARD, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABS LIGHT ON STEERING AND SUSPENSION CROSS SIT

THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABS LIGHT ON STEERING AND SUSPENSION CROSS SIT

THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABS LIGHT ON STEERING AND SUSPENSION CROSS SIT

THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABS LIGHT ON STEERING AND SUSPENSION CROSS SIT

THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABS LIGHT ON STEERING AND SUSPENSION CROSS SIT

THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABS LIGHT ON STEERING AND SUSPENSION CROSS SIT

I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN AND I SERVICE MANY VEHICLES DAILY. I CURRENTLY OWN A 97 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS AND HAVE NOTICED THAT PRACTICALLY MOST STEERING COMPONENTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPECIFICALLY THE TIE ROD ENDS, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINS ALL HAVE BLOWN BUSHINGS AND A PITM...

I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN AND I SERVICE MANY VEHICLES DAILY. I CURRENTLY OWN A 97 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS AND HAVE NOTICED THAT PRACTICALLY MOST STEERING COMPONENTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPECIFICALLY THE TIE ROD ENDS, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINS ALL HAVE BLOWN BUSHINGS AND A PITM...

I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN AND I SERVICE MANY VEHICLES DAILY. I CURRENTLY OWN A 97 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS AND HAVE NOTICED THAT PRACTICALLY MOST STEERING COMPONENTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPECIFICALLY THE TIE ROD ENDS, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINS ALL HAVE BLOWN BUSHINGS AND A PITM...

I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN AND I SERVICE MANY VEHICLES DAILY. I CURRENTLY OWN A 97 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS AND HAVE NOTICED THAT PRACTICALLY MOST STEERING COMPONENTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPECIFICALLY THE TIE ROD ENDS, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINS ALL HAVE BLOWN BUSHINGS AND A PITM...

I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN AND I SERVICE MANY VEHICLES DAILY. I CURRENTLY OWN A 97 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS AND HAVE NOTICED THAT PRACTICALLY MOST STEERING COMPONENTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPECIFICALLY THE TIE ROD ENDS, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINS ALL HAVE BLOWN BUSHINGS AND A PITM...

I AM AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN AND I SERVICE MANY VEHICLES DAILY. I CURRENTLY OWN A 97 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS AND HAVE NOTICED THAT PRACTICALLY MOST STEERING COMPONENTS ON MY VEHICLE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. SPECIFICALLY THE TIE ROD ENDS, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINS ALL HAVE BLOWN BUSHINGS AND A PITM...

RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS VERY LOOSE AS IF ITS ABOUT TO COME OFF

RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS VERY LOOSE AS IF ITS ABOUT TO COME OFF

RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS VERY LOOSE AS IF ITS ABOUT TO COME OFF

RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS VERY LOOSE AS IF ITS ABOUT TO COME OFF

RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS VERY LOOSE AS IF ITS ABOUT TO COME OFF

RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS VERY LOOSE AS IF ITS ABOUT TO COME OFF

I HAVE TO PUT IT ON NEUTRAL MOST OF THE TIME WITH EMG BRAKE ON. BECAUSE THE GEARSHIFT IS HARD TO PUT IN PARK. MY CAR ONLY HAS 92,000 MILES.

I HAVE TO PUT IT ON NEUTRAL MOST OF THE TIME WITH EMG BRAKE ON. BECAUSE THE GEARSHIFT IS HARD TO PUT IN PARK. MY CAR ONLY HAS 92,000 MILES.

RUSTY BRAKE LINE FAILED. LEAKED BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING. ALL BRAKE LINES LOOK RUSTY. WHAT HAPPENED TO STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES?

RUSTY BRAKE LINE FAILED. LEAKED BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING. ALL BRAKE LINES LOOK RUSTY. WHAT HAPPENED TO STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES?

I BOUGHT A SET OF 4 BRAND NEW BRIDGESTONE TURANZA SERENITY PLUS 225/60R16 TIRES ON APRIL 26, 2015, AND HAVE THEM INSTALLED ON MY WIFE'S CAR. MY WIFE AND TWO KIDS WERE DRIVING TO PHOENIX ON I-10 ON A CLEAR AND SUNNY DAY ON MAY 9, 2015 TO VISIT A FRIEND. SHE SAID SHE WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT O...

I BOUGHT A SET OF 4 BRAND NEW BRIDGESTONE TURANZA SERENITY PLUS 225/60R16 TIRES ON APRIL 26, 2015, AND HAVE THEM INSTALLED ON MY WIFE'S CAR. MY WIFE AND TWO KIDS WERE DRIVING TO PHOENIX ON I-10 ON A CLEAR AND SUNNY DAY ON MAY 9, 2015 TO VISIT A FRIEND. SHE SAID SHE WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT O...

COOLANT LEAK FROM CRACK IN PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 97,130 MILES ON IT AND WELL CARED FOR. THEY SHOULD NOT BE USING PLASTIC IN THIS APPLICATION - IT SHOULD BE IRON OR ALUMINUM. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM I WAS TOLD WITH THE 4.6 V8 ENGINE. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE AND REPLACE A...

COOLANT LEAK FROM CRACK IN PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 97,130 MILES ON IT AND WELL CARED FOR. THEY SHOULD NOT BE USING PLASTIC IN THIS APPLICATION - IT SHOULD BE IRON OR ALUMINUM. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM I WAS TOLD WITH THE 4.6 V8 ENGINE. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE AND REPLACE A...

COOLANT LEAK FROM CRACK IN PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 97,130 MILES ON IT AND WELL CARED FOR. THEY SHOULD NOT BE USING PLASTIC IN THIS APPLICATION - IT SHOULD BE IRON OR ALUMINUM. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM I WAS TOLD WITH THE 4.6 V8 ENGINE. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE AND REPLACE A...

COOLANT LEAK FROM CRACK IN PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 97,130 MILES ON IT AND WELL CARED FOR. THEY SHOULD NOT BE USING PLASTIC IN THIS APPLICATION - IT SHOULD BE IRON OR ALUMINUM. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM I WAS TOLD WITH THE 4.6 V8 ENGINE. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE AND REPLACE A...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

TWICE THIS HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST TURNED OFF I COULDN'T CONTROL THE WHEEL I HAD TO HURRY AND PUT IT ON NATURAL AND START THE CAR AGAIN, AND PUT IT IN DRIVE. CAN YOU TELL ME IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE IT REALLY SCARED ME I WAS ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY OR CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT T...

TWICE THIS HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST TURNED OFF I COULDN'T CONTROL THE WHEEL I HAD TO HURRY AND PUT IT ON NATURAL AND START THE CAR AGAIN, AND PUT IT IN DRIVE. CAN YOU TELL ME IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE IT REALLY SCARED ME I WAS ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY OR CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT T...

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD IN VEHICLE. *SMD

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD IN VEHICLE. *SMD

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD IN VEHICLE. *SMD

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD IN VEHICLE. *SMD

WHILE DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE 35 NORTH OF MINNEAPOLIS, MN, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LOST ANTI FREEZE. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AT FOREST LAKE, MN AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO TIRES PLUS IN FOREST LAKE TO HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED. TOTAL COST FOR TOWING, INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT AND NIGHTS LODGING C...

WHILE DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE 35 NORTH OF MINNEAPOLIS, MN, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LOST ANTI FREEZE. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AT FOREST LAKE, MN AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO TIRES PLUS IN FOREST LAKE TO HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED. TOTAL COST FOR TOWING, INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT AND NIGHTS LODGING C...

MOVING SLOWLY IN PARKING LOT. SHARP NOISE UNDER CAR, GAS TANK HAD FALLEN DIRECTLY ONTO ROAD AND WAS BEING DRAGGED. BOTH GAS TANK STRAPS HAD BROKEN

MOVING SLOWLY IN PARKING LOT. SHARP NOISE UNDER CAR, GAS TANK HAD FALLEN DIRECTLY ONTO ROAD AND WAS BEING DRAGGED. BOTH GAS TANK STRAPS HAD BROKEN

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, THOUGHT I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER I HAD TO SLOW DOWN AND TURN RIGHT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND I HAD TO GO ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR TO GET THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN. I STOPPED AT MY DESTINATION A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER, POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A FI...

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, THOUGHT I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER I HAD TO SLOW DOWN AND TURN RIGHT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND I HAD TO GO ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR TO GET THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN. I STOPPED AT MY DESTINATION A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER, POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A FI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED AND HELD DOWN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IF HE PRESSED GENTLY ON IT AND RELEASED IT, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED AND HELD DOWN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IF HE PRESSED GENTLY ON IT AND RELEASED IT, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT...

PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET INSIDE DOOR HANDLE FROM AN EBAY VENDOR: INSIDE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE FOR A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS. THE RETURN SPRING ON THE ORIGINAL OEM HANDLE BROKE, BUT THE ORIGINAL HANDLE EVEN THOUGH BROKEN, STILL REMAINED OPERATIONAL. I ORDERED AND INSTALLED A REPLAC...

PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET INSIDE DOOR HANDLE FROM AN EBAY VENDOR: INSIDE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE FOR A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS. THE RETURN SPRING ON THE ORIGINAL OEM HANDLE BROKE, BUT THE ORIGINAL HANDLE EVEN THOUGH BROKEN, STILL REMAINED OPERATIONAL. I ORDERED AND INSTALLED A REPLAC...

PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET INSIDE DOOR HANDLE FROM AN EBAY VENDOR: INSIDE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE FOR A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS. THE RETURN SPRING ON THE ORIGINAL OEM HANDLE BROKE, BUT THE ORIGINAL HANDLE EVEN THOUGH BROKEN, STILL REMAINED OPERATIONAL. I ORDERED AND INSTALLED A REPLAC...

PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET INSIDE DOOR HANDLE FROM AN EBAY VENDOR: INSIDE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE FOR A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS. THE RETURN SPRING ON THE ORIGINAL OEM HANDLE BROKE, BUT THE ORIGINAL HANDLE EVEN THOUGH BROKEN, STILL REMAINED OPERATIONAL. I ORDERED AND INSTALLED A REPLAC...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SERVICE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED IT STATING THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO THE STRUCTURE. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SERVICE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED IT STATING THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO THE STRUCTURE. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SERVICE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED IT STATING THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO THE STRUCTURE. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SERVICE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED IT STATING THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO THE STRUCTURE. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNER...

1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS - OCCASIONAL INTERRUPTIONS IN ELECTRICAL POWER WERE OCCURRING WITH THE RADIO GOING OFF, THE LOW FUEL LEVEL LIGHT GOING ON, AND THE BATTERY METER DROPPING. AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY THE INTERRUPTIONS CONTINUED UNTIL FINALLY THE BATTERY CABLES CAUGHT ON FIRE. I TURNED OFF T...

1997 FORD GRAND MARQUIS - OCCASIONAL INTERRUPTIONS IN ELECTRICAL POWER WERE OCCURRING WITH THE RADIO GOING OFF, THE LOW FUEL LEVEL LIGHT GOING ON, AND THE BATTERY METER DROPPING. AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY THE INTERRUPTIONS CONTINUED UNTIL FINALLY THE BATTERY CABLES CAUGHT ON FIRE. I TURNED OFF T...

THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN SUSPENSION COLLAPSE. THIS BREAKAGE RESULTED IN A IRREFUTABLE TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THERE WAS NOT A CRASH BECAUSE LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEED IN A STRE...

THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN SUSPENSION COLLAPSE. THIS BREAKAGE RESULTED IN A IRREFUTABLE TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THERE WAS NOT A CRASH BECAUSE LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEED IN A STRE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 10 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WITHIN SECONDS, THE INTERIOR CABIN WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES. THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. AND THE FIRE AND POLICE D...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 10 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WITHIN SECONDS, THE INTERIOR CABIN WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES. THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO SAFELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. AND THE FIRE AND POLICE D...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE DOOR INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE DOOR WAS LATCHED CORRECTLY. THE DEALER PROVIDED INFORMATION ON A RECALL FOR HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL FOR THE FAILURE OF TH...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE DOOR INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE DOOR WAS LATCHED CORRECTLY. THE DEALER PROVIDED INFORMATION ON A RECALL FOR HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL FOR THE FAILURE OF TH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE COVERED WITH SOME TYPE OF FILM. HE HAD TO USE THE HIGHBEAMS TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 149672.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE COVERED WITH SOME TYPE OF FILM. HE HAD TO USE THE HIGHBEAMS TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 149672.

MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS JUST EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE OF ITS INTAKE MANIFOLD MADE OF PLASTIC. *TR

MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS JUST EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE OF ITS INTAKE MANIFOLD MADE OF PLASTIC. *TR

THE POSITION OF THE HORN FOR 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IS PROBLEMATIC. THE HORN IS JUST IN FRONT OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND PRONE TO GET WATER SPRAYED BY WHEEL IN RAINING SEASON. THIS WILL CAUSE THE RUST AND FAILURE OF THE HORN. *TR

THE POSITION OF THE HORN FOR 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IS PROBLEMATIC. THE HORN IS JUST IN FRONT OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND PRONE TO GET WATER SPRAYED BY WHEEL IN RAINING SEASON. THIS WILL CAUSE THE RUST AND FAILURE OF THE HORN. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT IS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 67,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT IS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 67,000.

THE CAR MAKE A LOUD CRACKLE SOUND WHEN I MAKE A LEFT TURN, AND ALSO MY TRANSMISSION STARTING ACTING UP. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASE IT FROM AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG, AND I HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF AND TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND I WA...

THE CAR MAKE A LOUD CRACKLE SOUND WHEN I MAKE A LEFT TURN, AND ALSO MY TRANSMISSION STARTING ACTING UP. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASE IT FROM AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG, AND I HAD THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF AND TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND I WA...

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. MILEAGE 86,000. REFER TO IDO INVESTIGATION #RQ 03-002 AND RECALL #98V-322. ON 12/27/08, THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE BALL JOINT SUDDENLY SEPARATED WHILE BEING DRIVEN, DROPPING ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO THE GROUND AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE ONTO FRONT TIRE. ...

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. MILEAGE 86,000. REFER TO IDO INVESTIGATION #RQ 03-002 AND RECALL #98V-322. ON 12/27/08, THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE BALL JOINT SUDDENLY SEPARATED WHILE BEING DRIVEN, DROPPING ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT END OF VEHICLE TO THE GROUND AND THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE ONTO FRONT TIRE. ...

FIRST THE DRIVER WINDOW WENT OUT, PASSANGER, AND THEN THE BACK AND THE LOCKS GO OFF WHEN EVER THEY WANT. MY CALL HAS LOW MILES FOR THE YEAR AND IT SHOULD NOT BE ACTING THIS WAY. IF I EOULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT I COULDNT GET OUT OF MY WINDOW IF DOOR DIDNT OPEN AND I KNOW LOTS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ...

FIRST THE DRIVER WINDOW WENT OUT, PASSANGER, AND THEN THE BACK AND THE LOCKS GO OFF WHEN EVER THEY WANT. MY CALL HAS LOW MILES FOR THE YEAR AND IT SHOULD NOT BE ACTING THIS WAY. IF I EOULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT I COULDNT GET OUT OF MY WINDOW IF DOOR DIDNT OPEN AND I KNOW LOTS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ...

FIRST THE DRIVER WINDOW WENT OUT, PASSANGER, AND THEN THE BACK AND THE LOCKS GO OFF WHEN EVER THEY WANT. MY CALL HAS LOW MILES FOR THE YEAR AND IT SHOULD NOT BE ACTING THIS WAY. IF I EOULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT I COULDNT GET OUT OF MY WINDOW IF DOOR DIDNT OPEN AND I KNOW LOTS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ...

FIRST THE DRIVER WINDOW WENT OUT, PASSANGER, AND THEN THE BACK AND THE LOCKS GO OFF WHEN EVER THEY WANT. MY CALL HAS LOW MILES FOR THE YEAR AND IT SHOULD NOT BE ACTING THIS WAY. IF I EOULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT I COULDNT GET OUT OF MY WINDOW IF DOOR DIDNT OPEN AND I KNOW LOTS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TAPPED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE'S BUMPER. WHILE HE AND THE OWNER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE ARGUING, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD A SECOND TIME. AS A RESUL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TAPPED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE'S BUMPER. WHILE HE AND THE OWNER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE ARGUING, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD A SECOND TIME. AS A RESUL...

I WAS DRIVING MY FATHER'S 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS AT 35 MPH. I NOTICED A CAR PULL UP BESIDE ME WITH THE DRIVER WAIVING FRANTICALLY. I ROLLED DOWN MY WINDOW AND HE TOLD ME MY CAR WAS "POURING WATER". I LOOKED AT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND IT HAD RISEN. MANAGED TO MAKE IT THE FIVE OR SO BLOCKS TO...

I WAS DRIVING MY FATHER'S 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS AT 35 MPH. I NOTICED A CAR PULL UP BESIDE ME WITH THE DRIVER WAIVING FRANTICALLY. I ROLLED DOWN MY WINDOW AND HE TOLD ME MY CAR WAS "POURING WATER". I LOOKED AT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND IT HAD RISEN. MANAGED TO MAKE IT THE FIVE OR SO BLOCKS TO...

THE 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAD STARTED RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH, AND BEING ON A VERY FIXED INCOME I HOPED AND PRAYED NOTHING WAS TOO BADLY WRONG WITH IT. THE MANIFOLD FAILED ON THE WAY TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND I LOST ALL THE COOLANT FROM THE CRACKED PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I HAD TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE M...

THE 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAD STARTED RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH, AND BEING ON A VERY FIXED INCOME I HOPED AND PRAYED NOTHING WAS TOO BADLY WRONG WITH IT. THE MANIFOLD FAILED ON THE WAY TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND I LOST ALL THE COOLANT FROM THE CRACKED PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I HAD TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE M...

THE 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAD STARTED RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH, AND BEING ON A VERY FIXED INCOME I HOPED AND PRAYED NOTHING WAS TOO BADLY WRONG WITH IT. THE MANIFOLD FAILED ON THE WAY TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND I LOST ALL THE COOLANT FROM THE CRACKED PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I HAD TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE M...

THE 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAD STARTED RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH, AND BEING ON A VERY FIXED INCOME I HOPED AND PRAYED NOTHING WAS TOO BADLY WRONG WITH IT. THE MANIFOLD FAILED ON THE WAY TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND I LOST ALL THE COOLANT FROM THE CRACKED PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I HAD TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE M...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY BETWEEN 1-5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL. THE CONTACTS WIFE WAS PINNED TO ANOTHER VEHICLE ALREADY IN THE GARAGE. HER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY BETWEEN 1-5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL. THE CONTACTS WIFE WAS PINNED TO ANOTHER VEHICLE ALREADY IN THE GARAGE. HER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE PULLING INTO THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING BECAUSE THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS THE CRACKED MANIFOLD. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UN...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE PULLING INTO THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING BECAUSE THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS THE CRACKED MANIFOLD. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UN...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE STUCK ON ICE AT 1 MPH. THE CONTACT SLID INTO A CURB AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S MA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE STUCK ON ICE AT 1 MPH. THE CONTACT SLID INTO A CURB AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S MA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE CONTACT IS DISSATISFIED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. EACH TIME HE CALLS FORD, THEY GIVE HIM A ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE CONTACT IS DISSATISFIED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. EACH TIME HE CALLS FORD, THEY GIVE HIM A ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. HE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THE PART WAS STILL UNAVAILABLE. COMPLAINT NUMBER 14003726...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. HE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THE PART WAS STILL UNAVAILABLE. COMPLAINT NUMBER 14003726...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED, BUT HE HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY UPDATES REGARDING A REPAIR DATE. THE CONTACT IS DISSATISFIED ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME FOR...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. HE IS REQUESTING THAT FORD GIVE HIM AN APPROXIMATE DATE AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED, BUT HE HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY UPDATES REGARDING A REPAIR DATE. THE CONTACT IS DISSATISFIED ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME FOR...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. HE IS REQUESTING THAT FORD GIVE HIM AN APPROXIMATE DATE AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ...

VEHICLE HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES JUST BOUGHT THE CAR. ONE EVENING CAR LOST ALL ANTIFREEZE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED . THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE GRAND MARQUIS . BUT EVERY FORD BUILT WITH THE SAME INTAKE HAS BEEN RECALLED. THE NEW PART COST 230 AND IS BUILT DIFFERENTLY OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL IS...

PER YOUR REQUEST, OUR CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPT OF 2007..WE STILL CANNOT GET THE NEW PART.... *TR

VEHICLE HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES JUST BOUGHT THE CAR. ONE EVENING CAR LOST ALL ANTIFREEZE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED . THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE GRAND MARQUIS . BUT EVERY FORD BUILT WITH THE SAME INTAKE HAS BEEN RECALLED. THE NEW PART COST 230 AND IS BUILT DIFFERENTLY OBVIOUSLY BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL IS...

PER YOUR REQUEST, OUR CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED IN SEPT OF 2007..WE STILL CANNOT GET THE NEW PART.... *TR

EXTENDED DELAY IN PROVIDING REPAIRS REQUIRED IN RECALL NOTIFICATION. - IN AUGUST OF 2007 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION 05S28 TO REPLACE A FUSED HARNESS IN THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CIRCUIT ON MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR, I WAS TOLD TH...

EXTENDED DELAY IN PROVIDING REPAIRS REQUIRED IN RECALL NOTIFICATION. - IN AUGUST OF 2007 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION 05S28 TO REPLACE A FUSED HARNESS IN THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CIRCUIT ON MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR, I WAS TOLD TH...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007, AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007, AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL) IN AUGUST OF 2007. AS OF JANUARY 9, 2008, THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEE...

SUDDENLY THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILST ON HIGHWAY. I HAD CHECKED THE FLUID TWO WEEKS PRIOR AND IT WAS FINE. DIAGNOSED AS BRAKE ABRASION OF THE FRONT BRAKES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL) IN AUGUST OF 2007. AS OF JANUARY 9, 2008, THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEE...

SUDDENLY THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILST ON HIGHWAY. I HAD CHECKED THE FLUID TWO WEEKS PRIOR AND IT WAS FINE. DIAGNOSED AS BRAKE ABRASION OF THE FRONT BRAKES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. IN THE COURSE OF A YEAR, THE VEHICLE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE SPORADICALLY. JUST RECENTLY, THE MANIFOLD CRACKED COMPLETELY AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM HOLDING ANY ANTI-FREEZE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND THE REPAIR WILL COST $600. THE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. IN THE COURSE OF A YEAR, THE VEHICLE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE SPORADICALLY. JUST RECENTLY, THE MANIFOLD CRACKED COMPLETELY AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM HOLDING ANY ANTI-FREEZE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND THE REPAIR WILL COST $600. THE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CONTROL. WHEN THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH, THEY ALSO DISCONNECTED THE HORN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FEE TO RECONNECT THE HORN WAS $45.00; HOWEVER, ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE, AS A RESULT, LEAKED ANTIFREEZE AND ENGINE OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000 ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CONTROL. WHEN THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH, THEY ALSO DISCONNECTED THE HORN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FEE TO RECONNECT THE HORN WAS $45.00; HOWEVER, ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE, AS A RESULT, LEAKED ANTIFREEZE AND ENGINE OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000 ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000) IN AUGUST OF 2007. AS OF DECEMBER 26, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DISCONNECTED THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL PARTS...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000) IN AUGUST OF 2007. AS OF DECEMBER 26, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT DISCONNECTED THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL PARTS...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALER DISABLED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALER DISABLED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN EARLY SEPTEMBER OF 2007 UNDER RECALL NUMBER 05S28. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN DANGER OF CATCHING FIRE BECAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. THE BRAKE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN EARLY SEPTEMBER OF 2007 UNDER RECALL NUMBER 05S28. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN DANGER OF CATCHING FIRE BECAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. THE BRAKE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 07V336000). AS OF DECEMBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 07V336000). AS OF DECEMBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED ...

JUST LEFT HIGHWAY REST STOP IN KENTUCKY, NO SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAKAGE OR ANY PROBLEMS. WITHIN 5-7 MILES AT 65MPH, A BEEP, BEEP SOUND, THEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE ROSE IMMEDIATELY TO HIGH , BEGAN TO SLOW VEHICLE & TURNED HEATER ON. STEAM WAS SCENE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS WE APPROACHED A CONSTRUCTION AREA....

JUST LEFT HIGHWAY REST STOP IN KENTUCKY, NO SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAKAGE OR ANY PROBLEMS. WITHIN 5-7 MILES AT 65MPH, A BEEP, BEEP SOUND, THEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE ROSE IMMEDIATELY TO HIGH , BEGAN TO SLOW VEHICLE & TURNED HEATER ON. STEAM WAS SCENE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS WE APPROACHED A CONSTRUCTION AREA....

PURCHASED A USED 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM ROUNDTREE FORD IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. I LEFT WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SEATBELT SEEMED TO LATCH PROPERLY. I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE TO RUN AN ERRAND AND THE SEATBELT FAILED TO LATCH. NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED THE LATCH WOULD NOT FASTEN TO THE BE...

PURCHASED A USED 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM ROUNDTREE FORD IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. I LEFT WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SEATBELT SEEMED TO LATCH PROPERLY. I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE TO RUN AN ERRAND AND THE SEATBELT FAILED TO LATCH. NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED THE LATCH WOULD NOT FASTEN TO THE BE...

THIS INCIDENT INVOLVES A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS AND THE FAILURE (CRACKING) OF THE MANIFOLD INTAKE WHICH IS IN THE PROCESS OF LEADING TO A HIGH REPAIR BILL. I'D LIKE TO REFERENCE THE FORD MANIFOLD INTAKE SETTLEMENT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 9 MONTHS AFTER THE MARCH DEADLINE. WE ...

THIS INCIDENT INVOLVES A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS AND THE FAILURE (CRACKING) OF THE MANIFOLD INTAKE WHICH IS IN THE PROCESS OF LEADING TO A HIGH REPAIR BILL. I'D LIKE TO REFERENCE THE FORD MANIFOLD INTAKE SETTLEMENT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 9 MONTHS AFTER THE MARCH DEADLINE. WE ...

COMPOSITE HEADLIGHT LENSES TURNED MILKY TO THE POINT THAT VEHICLE BECAME UNUSABLE FOR NIGHT DRIVING. AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER UNWILLING TO REPLACE OR ASSIST WITH REPLACEMENT COSTS. DEALERSHIP WANTS $583.84 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES. *JB SAFETY DEFECTS CAUSING LIFE THREATENING SITUATION.

COMPOSITE HEADLIGHT LENSES TURNED MILKY TO THE POINT THAT VEHICLE BECAME UNUSABLE FOR NIGHT DRIVING. AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER UNWILLING TO REPLACE OR ASSIST WITH REPLACEMENT COSTS. DEALERSHIP WANTS $583.84 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES. *JB SAFETY DEFECTS CAUSING LIFE THREATENING SITUATION.

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 GRAND MARQUIS HAS CRACKED LEAKING COOLANT. I AM TOLD MERCURY HAD AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" FOR SUCH FAILURES, BUT MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY ITEM AND THE RESULT OF FORD USING INFERIOR PLASTIC FOR THEIR MANIFOLDS IS THERE ANY WAY TO RECOVER THESE COSTS?...

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 GRAND MARQUIS HAS CRACKED LEAKING COOLANT. I AM TOLD MERCURY HAD AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" FOR SUCH FAILURES, BUT MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY ITEM AND THE RESULT OF FORD USING INFERIOR PLASTIC FOR THEIR MANIFOLDS IS THERE ANY WAY TO RECOVER THESE COSTS?...

1997 GRAND MARQUIS CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKING OUT. *TS *JB

1997 GRAND MARQUIS CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKING OUT. *TS *JB

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A SIDE STREET, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, SHE LOST STEERING CONTROL AND THE CAR VEERED RIGHT. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE SLOWLY UNTIL THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. THE DRIVER CALLED A MECHANIC TO TOW THE CAR TO THE SHOP. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A SIDE STREET, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, SHE LOST STEERING CONTROL AND THE CAR VEERED RIGHT. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKE SLOWLY UNTIL THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. THE DRIVER CALLED A MECHANIC TO TOW THE CAR TO THE SHOP. ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ROSE QUICKLY AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. HOT WATER LEAKED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED. UPDATED ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ROSE QUICKLY AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. HOT WATER LEAKED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED. UPDATED ...

DURING A RECENT TRIP THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACK CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT PASSAGE IS NOW ALUM. INSTEAD OF PLASTIC. SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM HERE AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE IN PLACE. *JB

DURING A RECENT TRIP THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACK CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT PASSAGE IS NOW ALUM. INSTEAD OF PLASTIC. SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM HERE AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE IN PLACE. *JB

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SPONGY AND HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LI...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SPONGY AND HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LI...

RE: OBJECTION TO PROPOSED SETTLEMENT ON SUSAN CHAMBERLAN ET AL. V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, CASE NO.[XXX] TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, [XXX], THAT EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IN QUESTION. I OBJECT TO THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT BE...

RE: OBJECTION TO PROPOSED SETTLEMENT ON SUSAN CHAMBERLAN ET AL. V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, CASE NO.[XXX] TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, [XXX], THAT EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IN QUESTION. I OBJECT TO THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT BE...

I HAVE 3 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1997, 1996, & 1992. WITHIN THE LAST 14 MONTHS, 5 OF THE 12 WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR THE MOST. NO UNUSUAL OR EXCESSIVE USAGE TO ANY OF THESE WINDOWS. 1992-HAS ~162K MILES-HAD 2 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL-DRIVER & FRONT PAS...

I HAVE 3 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1997, 1996, & 1992. WITHIN THE LAST 14 MONTHS, 5 OF THE 12 WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR THE MOST. NO UNUSUAL OR EXCESSIVE USAGE TO ANY OF THESE WINDOWS. 1992-HAS ~162K MILES-HAD 2 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL-DRIVER & FRONT PAS...

I HAVE 3 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1997, 1996, & 1992. WITHIN THE LAST 14 MONTHS, 5 OF THE 12 WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR THE MOST. NO UNUSUAL OR EXCESSIVE USAGE TO ANY OF THESE WINDOWS. 1992-HAS ~162K MILES-HAD 2 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL-DRIVER & FRONT PAS...

I HAVE 3 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 1997, 1996, & 1992. WITHIN THE LAST 14 MONTHS, 5 OF THE 12 WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR THE MOST. NO UNUSUAL OR EXCESSIVE USAGE TO ANY OF THESE WINDOWS. 1992-HAS ~162K MILES-HAD 2 WINDOW REGULATORS FAIL-DRIVER & FRONT PAS...

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE DEVELOPED A DEEP HAZE, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT. *JB

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE DEVELOPED A DEEP HAZE, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT. *JB

I HAVE A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS [XXX]THE BRAKES FAILED EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR RECALL 04B26 FOR 97 MERC MARQUIS. THE DEALER AND FORD MOTOR CO. REP CURLINE #2139 SAID THAT EVEN THOUGH THE FAILURE IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL, AND THAT MY MODEL AND YEAR MATCHES THE RECALL, THEY ARE ...

I HAVE A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS [XXX]THE BRAKES FAILED EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR RECALL 04B26 FOR 97 MERC MARQUIS. THE DEALER AND FORD MOTOR CO. REP CURLINE #2139 SAID THAT EVEN THOUGH THE FAILURE IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL, AND THAT MY MODEL AND YEAR MATCHES THE RECALL, THEY ARE ...

RE-FORD INTAKE MANIFOLDS: THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FAILED ON 12/23/05. ONLY THEN DID I LEARN OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FORD JUST LOST. MY CAR IS OUTSIDE THE ARBITRARY 7 YEAR LIMIT AND THEREFORE IT COST ME $711.12 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I WAS ON THE ROAD TRAVELING FROM GEO...

RE-FORD INTAKE MANIFOLDS: THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FAILED ON 12/23/05. ONLY THEN DID I LEARN OF THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FORD JUST LOST. MY CAR IS OUTSIDE THE ARBITRARY 7 YEAR LIMIT AND THEREFORE IT COST ME $711.12 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I WAS ON THE ROAD TRAVELING FROM GEO...

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION ON THE BALL JOINTS NOR WAS THERE ANY WAY TO LUBRICATED THEM DUE TO THE DESIGN....

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION ON THE BALL JOINTS NOR WAS THERE ANY WAY TO LUBRICATED THEM DUE TO THE DESIGN....

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION ON THE BALL JOINTS NOR WAS THERE ANY WAY TO LUBRICATED THEM DUE TO THE DESIGN....

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION ON THE BALL JOINTS NOR WAS THERE ANY WAY TO LUBRICATED THEM DUE TO THE DESIGN....

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION ON THE BALL JOINTS NOR WAS THERE ANY WAY TO LUBRICATED THEM DUE TO THE DESIGN....

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION ON THE BALL JOINTS NOR WAS THERE ANY WAY TO LUBRICATED THEM DUE TO THE DESIGN....

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION ON THE BALL JOINTS NOR WAS THERE ANY WAY TO LUBRICATED THEM DUE TO THE DESIGN....

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING AND USING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION ON THE BALL JOINTS NOR WAS THERE ANY WAY TO LUBRICATED THEM DUE TO THE DESIGN....

DROVE APPROX. SIX MILES FROM HOME TO CHRISTMAS EVE. CHURCH SERVICE WITH FAMILY. WHEN ARRIVED, STEAM AND SMOKE WERE COMING FROM FRONT GRILLE, AND AROUND ENGINE HOOD. THOUGHT THE CAR WAS GOING TO START ON FIRE. ALSO MAKING A HISSING AND GURGLING NOISE. WAS QUITE AN "EVENT" IN THE PARKING LOT! HAD...

DROVE APPROX. SIX MILES FROM HOME TO CHRISTMAS EVE. CHURCH SERVICE WITH FAMILY. WHEN ARRIVED, STEAM AND SMOKE WERE COMING FROM FRONT GRILLE, AND AROUND ENGINE HOOD. THOUGHT THE CAR WAS GOING TO START ON FIRE. ALSO MAKING A HISSING AND GURGLING NOISE. WAS QUITE AN "EVENT" IN THE PARKING LOT! HAD...

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS IN 2001, AND THE SECOND FAILURE WAS IN 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON BOTH OCCASIONS WHERE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. *AK THE ENG...

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS IN 2001, AND THE SECOND FAILURE WAS IN 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON BOTH OCCASIONS WHERE THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. *AK THE ENG...

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING GRAND MARQUIS POSSIBLE COOLANT SEEPAGE AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER HE NEVER NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING GRAND MARQUIS POSSIBLE COOLANT SEEPAGE AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE CONSUMER SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER HE NEVER NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS CLOUDING IN THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE BRIGHT AS THEY SHOULD BE. *AK

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS CLOUDING IN THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE BRIGHT AS THEY SHOULD BE. *AK

REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE. RECALL NOTICE WAS FOR FRONT FAILURE, UPON INSPECTION, THOSE LINES WERE FINE. *JB

REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE. RECALL NOTICE WAS FOR FRONT FAILURE, UPON INSPECTION, THOSE LINES WERE FINE. *JB

DT: CONTACT STATES THE TIE ROD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF 1997 GRAND MARQUIS FELL OFF JUST BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY. IT HAPPENED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON THE TIE RODS . THE CAR ONLY HAD 63,000 MILES ON IT. HE HAD NOT BEEN HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS PROBLEM. HAD THEM BO...

DT: THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND BROKE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND COULD TELL THAT HE WAS LOSING BRAKE FLUID. HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE SAFELY HOME. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON JUNE 15, 2005. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE ENTIR...

DT: CONTACT STATES THE TIE ROD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF 1997 GRAND MARQUIS FELL OFF JUST BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY. IT HAPPENED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON THE TIE RODS . THE CAR ONLY HAD 63,000 MILES ON IT. HE HAD NOT BEEN HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS PROBLEM. HAD THEM BO...

DT: THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND BROKE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND COULD TELL THAT HE WAS LOSING BRAKE FLUID. HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE SAFELY HOME. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON JUNE 15, 2005. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE ENTIR...

DT: THE CALLER SAID VEHICLE HAD A CRACKED MANIFOLD. WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH STEAM STARTED COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. HE PULLED OVER AND HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE. HE HAD THE GARAGE REPLACE THE MANIFOLD. DEALER WILL NOT HELP WITH PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET....

DT: THE CALLER SAID VEHICLE HAD A CRACKED MANIFOLD. WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH STEAM STARTED COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. HE PULLED OVER AND HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A GARAGE. HE HAD THE GARAGE REPLACE THE MANIFOLD. DEALER WILL NOT HELP WITH PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET....

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL PARTS CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. IT TOOK THE SERVICE MANAGER DAYS BEFORE HE SERVICED VEHICLE AND NEVER RETURNED THE CONSUMER PHONE CALLS. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM IN THE MAI...

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL PARTS CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. IT TOOK THE SERVICE MANAGER DAYS BEFORE HE SERVICED VEHICLE AND NEVER RETURNED THE CONSUMER PHONE CALLS. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM IN THE MAI...

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL PARTS CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. IT TOOK THE SERVICE MANAGER DAYS BEFORE HE SERVICED VEHICLE AND NEVER RETURNED THE CONSUMER PHONE CALLS. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM IN THE MAI...

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL PARTS CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. IT TOOK THE SERVICE MANAGER DAYS BEFORE HE SERVICED VEHICLE AND NEVER RETURNED THE CONSUMER PHONE CALLS. *TS THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM IN THE MAI...

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNED A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THERE WAS ALSO SOME SMOKING. THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND ADDED ANTIFREEZE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY TO HOT. CONSUMER W...

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNED A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THERE WAS ALSO SOME SMOKING. THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND ADDED ANTIFREEZE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY TO HOT. CONSUMER W...

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNED A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THERE WAS ALSO SOME SMOKING. THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND ADDED ANTIFREEZE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY TO HOT. CONSUMER W...

DT: THE CONSUMER OWNED A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. THERE WAS ALSO SOME SMOKING. THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND ADDED ANTIFREEZE. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY TO HOT. CONSUMER W...

MY WIFE, AND I WERE COMEING HOME, AFTER EATING LUNCH, GOING ABOUT 50 MPH, WHEN A BIG CLOUD OF SMOKE,STEAM COME FROM THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT," I ALMOST HIT A ON COMEING CAR, BECAUSE THE SMOKE, AND STEAM WAS SO "SUDDEN, AND THICK". I PULLED OVER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, TO FIND ANTI-FREEZE ALL OVER THE MO...

MY WIFE, AND I WERE COMEING HOME, AFTER EATING LUNCH, GOING ABOUT 50 MPH, WHEN A BIG CLOUD OF SMOKE,STEAM COME FROM THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT," I ALMOST HIT A ON COMEING CAR, BECAUSE THE SMOKE, AND STEAM WAS SO "SUDDEN, AND THICK". I PULLED OVER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, TO FIND ANTI-FREEZE ALL OVER THE MO...

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH., WHEN THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD SUDDENLY RUPTURED DUMPING OUT ALL THE ANTIFREEZE. HIGH VOLUME OF TRAFFIC, WE COULD BARELY GET OFF HIGHWAY, STEAM COMING FROM MY CAR BLOCKING VISION. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE, THEN TOWE...

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH., WHEN THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD SUDDENLY RUPTURED DUMPING OUT ALL THE ANTIFREEZE. HIGH VOLUME OF TRAFFIC, WE COULD BARELY GET OFF HIGHWAY, STEAM COMING FROM MY CAR BLOCKING VISION. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE, THEN TOWE...

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH., WHEN THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD SUDDENLY RUPTURED DUMPING OUT ALL THE ANTIFREEZE. HIGH VOLUME OF TRAFFIC, WE COULD BARELY GET OFF HIGHWAY, STEAM COMING FROM MY CAR BLOCKING VISION. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE, THEN TOWE...

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH., WHEN THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD SUDDENLY RUPTURED DUMPING OUT ALL THE ANTIFREEZE. HIGH VOLUME OF TRAFFIC, WE COULD BARELY GET OFF HIGHWAY, STEAM COMING FROM MY CAR BLOCKING VISION. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE, THEN TOWE...

DT: CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE- INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. IT BLEW ANTI-FREEZE ALL OVER HIS ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED ON 7-20-05 , AND HE JUST GOT THE CAR BACK ON 7-26-05. CONTACT HAD A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER REPLACE THE MANIFOLD. HE WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE HE F...

DT: CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE- INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. IT BLEW ANTI-FREEZE ALL OVER HIS ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED ON 7-20-05 , AND HE JUST GOT THE CAR BACK ON 7-26-05. CONTACT HAD A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER REPLACE THE MANIFOLD. HE WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE HE F...

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE HAS HAPPENED TWICE, UNKNOWN IF THERE IS ANY OTHER DAMAGE BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. THIS IS A PLASTIC MANIFOLD BOTH HAVE CRACKED. FORD HAS REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS IN 2003. THE SECOND IN 2005. FLUID LOSS AND STEAM WAS...

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE HAS HAPPENED TWICE, UNKNOWN IF THERE IS ANY OTHER DAMAGE BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. THIS IS A PLASTIC MANIFOLD BOTH HAVE CRACKED. FORD HAS REFUSED TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS IN 2003. THE SECOND IN 2005. FLUID LOSS AND STEAM WAS...

DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTICE, 04B26 ON 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. IT STATED THE REAR BRAKE TUBE MAY ABRADE AND LEAK UNDER THE FRONT SEATS. THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE REPAIR WORK SCHEDULED. ON THE WAY OUT OF THE DRIVE...

DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTICE, 04B26 ON 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. IT STATED THE REAR BRAKE TUBE MAY ABRADE AND LEAK UNDER THE FRONT SEATS. THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE REPAIR WORK SCHEDULED. ON THE WAY OUT OF THE DRIVE...

CONSUMER HAS DEFECTIVE MANIFOLDS IN BOTH OF HIS 1996 TOWN CAR AND THE 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS.*MR THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IN EITHER OF THE VEHICLE'S . *NM

CONSUMER HAS DEFECTIVE MANIFOLDS IN BOTH OF HIS 1996 TOWN CAR AND THE 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS.*MR THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IN EITHER OF THE VEHICLE'S . *NM

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON HIS/HER 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. *JB *NM

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON HIS/HER 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. *JB *NM

THE HEADLIGHT SURROUNDS (CLEAR PLASTIC POD THAT ENCLOSE THE HEADLIGHT BULBS) ON MANY FORD AND MERCURY MODEL CARS AND TRUCKS TURN FROM "CLEAR" TO A FOGGED UP "MILKY-WHITE", REDUCING SEVERALLY THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THAT CAN REACH THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, THEREBY CREATING A SERIOUS SAFE...

THE HEADLIGHT SURROUNDS (CLEAR PLASTIC POD THAT ENCLOSE THE HEADLIGHT BULBS) ON MANY FORD AND MERCURY MODEL CARS AND TRUCKS TURN FROM "CLEAR" TO A FOGGED UP "MILKY-WHITE", REDUCING SEVERALLY THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THAT CAN REACH THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, THEREBY CREATING A SERIOUS SAFE...

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, 60 MPH, TEMPERATURE GUAGE SHOWED AN EXTREME INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE. I SMELLED ANITFREEZE INSIDE THE CAR. THE VOLTAGE METER GUAGE WAS INCREASING AND DECREASING. I THEN PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED CAR OFF. STEAM WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. POPPED THE HOOD, ANTIFRE...

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, 60 MPH, TEMPERATURE GUAGE SHOWED AN EXTREME INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE. I SMELLED ANITFREEZE INSIDE THE CAR. THE VOLTAGE METER GUAGE WAS INCREASING AND DECREASING. I THEN PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED CAR OFF. STEAM WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. POPPED THE HOOD, ANTIFRE...

MOTOR HEATED UP, WAS EXTREMELY HOT, HAD TO HAVE VECHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP.THEY FOUND A CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD . IT WAS REPLACED AND RESOLVED THE PROBLEM

MOTOR HEATED UP, WAS EXTREMELY HOT, HAD TO HAVE VECHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP.THEY FOUND A CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD . IT WAS REPLACED AND RESOLVED THE PROBLEM

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE CROSSOVER DUCT PORTION OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *MR THE UNIT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE PART. *SC *JB

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE CROSSOVER DUCT PORTION OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *MR THE UNIT WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE PART. *SC *JB

4.6L ENGINE LEAKED COOLANT FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

4.6L ENGINE LEAKED COOLANT FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK

REGULAR USE OF CAR ON A 90 DEGREE DAY. ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT SHOW ON DASH. ALL COOLANT WAS LOST. REAR INTAKE HAD TO BE REPLACED AND INJECTOR CLEANED, COOLANT REPLACED. *NM

REGULAR USE OF CAR ON A 90 DEGREE DAY. ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT SHOW ON DASH. ALL COOLANT WAS LOST. REAR INTAKE HAD TO BE REPLACED AND INJECTOR CLEANED, COOLANT REPLACED. *NM

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, COOLANT LEAKAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER. *BF

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, COOLANT LEAKAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER. *BF

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH A CRACKED MANIFOLD WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC, AND THE CRACK IS BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR. *AK

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH A CRACKED MANIFOLD WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC, AND THE CRACK IS BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR. *AK

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID OUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE, WHICH COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK

VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID OUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE, WHICH COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK

BRAKES DID NOT OPERATE WHEN DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS INDICATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED.*AK WHILE PULLING FROM A PARKING LOT THE BRAKES FAILED. BRAKES REPAIRED BY NEARBY TIRE AND BRAKE SPECIALIST. *TC

BRAKES DID NOT OPERATE WHEN DRIVER APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS INDICATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED.*AK WHILE PULLING FROM A PARKING LOT THE BRAKES FAILED. BRAKES REPAIRED BY NEARBY TIRE AND BRAKE SPECIALIST. *TC

FAILURE OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALONG FRONT EDGE. ALLOWING WATER TO EXIT ENGINE. REPLACEMENT METAL MANIFOLD OVER $250.00 PLUS LABOR. STRANDING MY WIFE 30 MILES FROM HOME WITH A VEHICLE THAT WAS OVERHEATED, AND COULD NOT BE FILLED WITH WATER. *NM

FAILURE OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALONG FRONT EDGE. ALLOWING WATER TO EXIT ENGINE. REPLACEMENT METAL MANIFOLD OVER $250.00 PLUS LABOR. STRANDING MY WIFE 30 MILES FROM HOME WITH A VEHICLE THAT WAS OVERHEATED, AND COULD NOT BE FILLED WITH WATER. *NM

DURING TRAVEL ON FM 1604 (OUTER LOOP ROAD AROUND SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS), I NOTICED ENGINE OVERHEATING. I PULLED OVER AND TOOK STEPS TO DELAY MAJOR SEIZING OF ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS SPEWING STEAM - LOOKING LIKE HOSE CRACKED OR LOOSENED. TAKEN TO FIRESTONE FACILITY. FIRESTONE UNABLE TO REPAIR DUE TO DAM...

DURING TRAVEL ON FM 1604 (OUTER LOOP ROAD AROUND SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS), I NOTICED ENGINE OVERHEATING. I PULLED OVER AND TOOK STEPS TO DELAY MAJOR SEIZING OF ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS SPEWING STEAM - LOOKING LIKE HOSE CRACKED OR LOOSENED. TAKEN TO FIRESTONE FACILITY. FIRESTONE UNABLE TO REPAIR DUE TO DAM...

WHILE DRIVING MIL CODE P0420 SET. FORD TSB 03-24-5 INDICATES PCM REPROGRAMMING RATHER THAN REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS REQUIRED. DESPITE BEING WITHIN EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD DEALER CHARGED $119 FOR THIS WORK, CLAIMING EMISSIONS WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THIS WORK. DEFECTIVE P...

WHILE DRIVING MIL CODE P0420 SET. FORD TSB 03-24-5 INDICATES PCM REPROGRAMMING RATHER THAN REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS REQUIRED. DESPITE BEING WITHIN EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD DEALER CHARGED $119 FOR THIS WORK, CLAIMING EMISSIONS WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THIS WORK. DEFECTIVE P...

WHILE DRIVING MIL CODE P0420 SET. FORD TSB 03-24-5 INDICATES PCM REPROGRAMMING RATHER THAN REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS REQUIRED. DESPITE BEING WITHIN EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD DEALER CHARGED $119 FOR THIS WORK, CLAIMING EMISSIONS WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THIS WORK. DEFECTIVE P...

WHILE DRIVING MIL CODE P0420 SET. FORD TSB 03-24-5 INDICATES PCM REPROGRAMMING RATHER THAN REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS REQUIRED. DESPITE BEING WITHIN EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD DEALER CHARGED $119 FOR THIS WORK, CLAIMING EMISSIONS WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THIS WORK. DEFECTIVE P...

THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD; THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE ANTI-FREEZE COMPLETELY DRAINED FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALER. FOUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER. *AK

THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD; THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE ANTI-FREEZE COMPLETELY DRAINED FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALER. FOUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED SPILLING COOLANT AND DISABLING CAR. THIS WAS A PLASTIC PART THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY METAL. DEALER SAYS LARGE NUMBERS OF THESE FAILURES. COST OVER $1,000 TO REPAIR. POSSIBLE RECALL FOR OTHER MODEL LINES USING EXACT SAME ENGINE IE CROWN VICTORIA.*AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED SPILLING COOLANT AND DISABLING CAR. THIS WAS A PLASTIC PART THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY METAL. DEALER SAYS LARGE NUMBERS OF THESE FAILURES. COST OVER $1,000 TO REPAIR. POSSIBLE RECALL FOR OTHER MODEL LINES USING EXACT SAME ENGINE IE CROWN VICTORIA.*AK

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD. *BF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. AFTER SO MANY MILES THE PRESSURE MADE THE FRONT END OF THE MANIFOLD CRACK AND LEAK. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT MANY OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODELS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ...

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHT LENS OVER THE YEARS HAS BECOME CLOUDY. WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. *JB CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR REPAIRS AND THINKS THEY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. *TC

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD. *BF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. AFTER SO MANY MILES THE PRESSURE MADE THE FRONT END OF THE MANIFOLD CRACK AND LEAK. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT MANY OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODELS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ...

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHT LENS OVER THE YEARS HAS BECOME CLOUDY. WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. *JB CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR REPAIRS AND THINKS THEY SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. *TC

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. VEHICLE OVERHEATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY WERE SOME PLASTIC PIECES IN THE ENGINE.*AK

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. VEHICLE OVERHEATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY WERE SOME PLASTIC PIECES IN THE ENGINE.*AK

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER LET THE ENGINE COOL BECAUSE HE THOUGHT IT WAS THE RADIATOR. THE ADDED WATER AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE, THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED TO RISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MERCURY DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT T...

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER LET THE ENGINE COOL BECAUSE HE THOUGHT IT WAS THE RADIATOR. THE ADDED WATER AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE, THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED TO RISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MERCURY DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT T...

DRIVING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FEEL OFF CAR. RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT CAME APART AND WHOLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAME OFF. *BF LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE AND PULLED OUT OF THE SOCKET. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE ...

DRIVING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FEEL OFF CAR. RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT CAME APART AND WHOLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAME OFF. *BF LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE AND PULLED OUT OF THE SOCKET. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE ...

A FEW MONTHS AGO WE FOUND THAT OUR WAS OVER HEATING AND FOUND THAT WE ARE LEAKING WATER SOMEWHERE IN THE SYSTEM. WE COULD NOT FIND A LEAK BUT HAD TO PUT WATER INTO THE RADIATOR EVER TWO DAYS. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP TO HAVE THE PROS FIND THE LEAK. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEIR WAS W CRACK IN THE INTA...

A FEW MONTHS AGO WE FOUND THAT OUR WAS OVER HEATING AND FOUND THAT WE ARE LEAKING WATER SOMEWHERE IN THE SYSTEM. WE COULD NOT FIND A LEAK BUT HAD TO PUT WATER INTO THE RADIATOR EVER TWO DAYS. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP TO HAVE THE PROS FIND THE LEAK. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEIR WAS W CRACK IN THE INTA...

WHILE TRAVELING IN CANADA, I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE SUDDENLY APPEAR COMING FROM MY EXHAUST. I WAS ABOUT 200 MILES FROM HOME AT THE TIME. I PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION AND LATER LEARNED THAT I HAD A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT CAUSED MY ENGINE TO IMMEDIATELY OVERHEAT. I HAD SINCE, PHONED FORD ...

WHILE TRAVELING IN CANADA, I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE SUDDENLY APPEAR COMING FROM MY EXHAUST. I WAS ABOUT 200 MILES FROM HOME AT THE TIME. I PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION AND LATER LEARNED THAT I HAD A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT CAUSED MY ENGINE TO IMMEDIATELY OVERHEAT. I HAD SINCE, PHONED FORD ...

SUDDEN FAILURES OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGES. *JB

SUDDEN FAILURES OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGES. *JB

SUDDEN FAILURES OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGES. *JB

SUDDEN FAILURES OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGES. *JB

SUDDEN FAILURES OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGES. *JB

SUDDEN FAILURES OF BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGES. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT SHOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD CAME APART.*AK *JB

VEHICLE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC. IT LEAKS AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. OWNER HAS BEEN LEFT STRANDED DUE TO THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD MELTING AND CRACKING. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

WHILE DRIVING AT 2 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT SHOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD CAME APART.*AK *JB

VEHICLE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC. IT LEAKS AND EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. OWNER HAS BEEN LEFT STRANDED DUE TO THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD MELTING AND CRACKING. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

ENTERING THE FREEWAY I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE BEHIND THE CAR. I WATCHED THE TEMPERATURE. AND NURSED THE CAR TO EXIT. I DISCOVERED A BROKEN INTAKE MANIFOLD, THE SAME DEFECT AND PROBLEM THAT FORD IS FIXING FOR POLICE AND TAXIS. I HAD TO HAVE THE NEW STYLE INTAKE INSTALLED WITH THE ALUMINUM WATER CROSS OV...

ENTERING THE FREEWAY I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE BEHIND THE CAR. I WATCHED THE TEMPERATURE. AND NURSED THE CAR TO EXIT. I DISCOVERED A BROKEN INTAKE MANIFOLD, THE SAME DEFECT AND PROBLEM THAT FORD IS FIXING FOR POLICE AND TAXIS. I HAD TO HAVE THE NEW STYLE INTAKE INSTALLED WITH THE ALUMINUM WATER CROSS OV...

BALL JOINTS SEPARATED WHEN VEHICLE WAS ON A FLOOR JACK AND CONSUMER WAS UNDER VEHICLE. *AK

BALL JOINTS SEPARATED WHEN VEHICLE WAS ON A FLOOR JACK AND CONSUMER WAS UNDER VEHICLE. *AK

BALL JOINTS SEPARATED WHEN VEHICLE WAS ON A FLOOR JACK AND CONSUMER WAS UNDER VEHICLE. *AK

BALL JOINTS SEPARATED WHEN VEHICLE WAS ON A FLOOR JACK AND CONSUMER WAS UNDER VEHICLE. *AK

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I HAVE A 97 GRAND MARQUIS WITH A CRACKED MANIFOLD, BUT MY ENGINE IS DESTROYED. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR IF I CAN JOIN THIS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD COULD YOU PLEASE FORWARD IT TO ME.. I'VE BEEN PRICING REBUILT ENGINES AND MOST RUN ABOUT $3000, I HAVE THE DOHC ...

THE WEB SITE WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS IS THE FOLLOWING.HTTP://COMMENTS.FOTKI.COM/TRSI/ I DON'T FEEL IT'S FAR TO CONSUMERS TO MAKE A DEFECTIVE PART WHICH CAN DESTROY AN ENGINE. HELP DO SOMETHING FOR ME AND OTHERS LIKE ME. *AK

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I HAVE A 97 GRAND MARQUIS WITH A CRACKED MANIFOLD, BUT MY ENGINE IS DESTROYED. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR IF I CAN JOIN THIS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD COULD YOU PLEASE FORWARD IT TO ME.. I'VE BEEN PRICING REBUILT ENGINES AND MOST RUN ABOUT $3000, I HAVE THE DOHC ...

THE WEB SITE WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS IS THE FOLLOWING.HTTP://COMMENTS.FOTKI.COM/TRSI/ I DON'T FEEL IT'S FAR TO CONSUMERS TO MAKE A DEFECTIVE PART WHICH CAN DESTROY AN ENGINE. HELP DO SOMETHING FOR ME AND OTHERS LIKE ME. *AK

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MELTED TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MELTED TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THERE WAS FLUID ALL OVER THE ENGINE BECAUSE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, WHIC WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, CRACKED. CONSUMER CONTACTED LINCOLN MERCURY AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS THE DESIGNED FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THERE WAS FLUID ALL OVER THE ENGINE BECAUSE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, WHIC WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, CRACKED. CONSUMER CONTACTED LINCOLN MERCURY AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS THE DESIGNED FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

PROBLEMS WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS.*MR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED ANTIFREEZE TO BE SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER OBSERVED THAT THE REPLACEMENT MANIFOLD HAD AN ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE METAL PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE FRONT FACE OF THE MANIFOLD DIRECTLY OPP...

PROBLEMS WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD ON 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS.*MR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED ANTIFREEZE TO BE SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER OBSERVED THAT THE REPLACEMENT MANIFOLD HAD AN ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE METAL PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE FRONT FACE OF THE MANIFOLD DIRECTLY OPP...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED. MANUFACTURER WAS AWA...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOUSE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY NOTICED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED. MANUFACTURER WAS AWA...

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUEE MELTED ON ARIZONA FREEWAY . BY THE TIME I COULD SAFELY PULL OVER, MY CAR HAD LOST IT'S COOLANT AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR, MERCURY KNEW IF THIS PROBLEM BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME. THE RESULT WAS A NEW ENGINE AT A COST OF $48...

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUEE MELTED ON ARIZONA FREEWAY . BY THE TIME I COULD SAFELY PULL OVER, MY CAR HAD LOST IT'S COOLANT AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR, MERCURY KNEW IF THIS PROBLEM BUT DID NOT NOTIFY ME. THE RESULT WAS A NEW ENGINE AT A COST OF $48...

AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONER TURNED WARM; TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL; PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. GOT OUT OF CAR AND OBSERVED STEAM AS WELL AS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK WHICH TOOK CAR TO THE NEAREST AUTO REPAIR. TECHNICIAN NOT AVAILABLE. CAR THEN TOWED TO FORD ...

AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONER TURNED WARM; TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL; PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. GOT OUT OF CAR AND OBSERVED STEAM AS WELL AS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK WHICH TOOK CAR TO THE NEAREST AUTO REPAIR. TECHNICIAN NOT AVAILABLE. CAR THEN TOWED TO FORD ...

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, I REPORTED A SHUDDER OR VIBRATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH. I HAD BEEN TOLD THAT EITHER THE TORQUE CONVERTER OR 85% OF THE TIME THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS THE PROBLEM. A NEW MERCON 5 FLUID WAS BEING USED TO ELIMINATE THE SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. I TOOK THE VEHICL...

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, I REPORTED A SHUDDER OR VIBRATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH. I HAD BEEN TOLD THAT EITHER THE TORQUE CONVERTER OR 85% OF THE TIME THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS THE PROBLEM. A NEW MERCON 5 FLUID WAS BEING USED TO ELIMINATE THE SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. I TOOK THE VEHICL...

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, I REPORTED A SHUDDER OR VIBRATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH. I HAD BEEN TOLD THAT EITHER THE TORQUE CONVERTER OR 85% OF THE TIME THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS THE PROBLEM. A NEW MERCON 5 FLUID WAS BEING USED TO ELIMINATE THE SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. I TOOK THE VEHICL...

SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, I REPORTED A SHUDDER OR VIBRATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH. I HAD BEEN TOLD THAT EITHER THE TORQUE CONVERTER OR 85% OF THE TIME THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS THE PROBLEM. A NEW MERCON 5 FLUID WAS BEING USED TO ELIMINATE THE SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. I TOOK THE VEHICL...

BRAKING LIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION, THEN THE CRUISE CONTROL DID SO TOO. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENES DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTIONS, UNTILL THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BEGAIN TO CATCH ON FIRE AND SO DID ONLY THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR.*AK

BRAKING LIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION, THEN THE CRUISE CONTROL DID SO TOO. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENES DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTIONS, UNTILL THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BEGAIN TO CATCH ON FIRE AND SO DID ONLY THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR.*AK

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD , I NOTICED A COOLANT SMELL COMING INTO MY 1997 GRAND MARQUI. I THEN PULLED OVER TO FIND COOLANT STEAMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THEY FOUND A CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT IS GOING TO COST AROUND $1000 TO FIX. SINCE THEN I HAVE CHECKE...

BRAKING LIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION, THEN THE CRUISE CONTROL DID SO TOO. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENES DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTIONS, UNTILL THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BEGAIN TO CATCH ON FIRE AND SO DID ONLY THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR.*AK

BRAKING LIGHTS BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION, THEN THE CRUISE CONTROL DID SO TOO. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENES DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTIONS, UNTILL THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BEGAIN TO CATCH ON FIRE AND SO DID ONLY THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR.*AK

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD , I NOTICED A COOLANT SMELL COMING INTO MY 1997 GRAND MARQUI. I THEN PULLED OVER TO FIND COOLANT STEAMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THEY FOUND A CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT IS GOING TO COST AROUND $1000 TO FIX. SINCE THEN I HAVE CHECKE...

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK IN IT LOCATED IN THE FRONT PART FO MANIFOLD, BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR.*AK

THIS REGARDS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE THAT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BY THE CAR DEALERSHIP. THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC/PASSIVE DOOR LOCK, WILL NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN AT ALL. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, THERE WOULD NO WAY TO ESCAPE THE VEHICLE. THE FORD/MERC...

THIS REGARDS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE THAT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BY THE CAR DEALERSHIP. THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC/PASSIVE DOOR LOCK, WILL NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN AT ALL. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, THERE WOULD NO WAY TO ESCAPE THE VEHICLE. THE FORD/MERC...

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK IN IT LOCATED IN THE FRONT PART FO MANIFOLD, BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR.*AK

THIS REGARDS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE THAT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BY THE CAR DEALERSHIP. THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC/PASSIVE DOOR LOCK, WILL NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN AT ALL. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, THERE WOULD NO WAY TO ESCAPE THE VEHICLE. THE FORD/MERC...

THIS REGARDS A 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE THAT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BY THE CAR DEALERSHIP. THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC/PASSIVE DOOR LOCK, WILL NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN AT ALL. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, THERE WOULD NO WAY TO ESCAPE THE VEHICLE. THE FORD/MERC...

I OWN A 97 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WE WERE LOSING RADIATOR FLUID. FOUND THAT OUR PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED WHERE THE ALTERNATOR HITS AGAINST IT. FORD MOTORS ANSWER IS A KIT THAT WILL RUN ME $621. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, PLEASE HELP.*AK

I OWN A 97 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WE WERE LOSING RADIATOR FLUID. FOUND THAT OUR PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED WHERE THE ALTERNATOR HITS AGAINST IT. FORD MOTORS ANSWER IS A KIT THAT WILL RUN ME $621. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, PLEASE HELP.*AK

DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY, ON AN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH, WE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. THANK GOD, I MANAGED TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED 25 MILES TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER TO NATURAL BRIDGE, VIRGINIA. I WAS DUMBFOUNDED WHEN I LEARNED T...

DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY, ON AN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH, WE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. THANK GOD, I MANAGED TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED 25 MILES TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER TO NATURAL BRIDGE, VIRGINIA. I WAS DUMBFOUNDED WHEN I LEARNED T...

1. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT NORMAL SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED. BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED FURTHER THAN NORMAL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY. ON FURTHER INSPE...

1. CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AT NORMAL SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED. BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED FURTHER THAN NORMAL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY. ON FURTHER INSPE...

I WAS DRIVING IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN I STARTED TO SMELL ANITFREEZE. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, STEAM START COMING FROM AROUND THE HOOD, OBSCURING MY VISION. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A NEARBY DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACK...

I WAS DRIVING IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WHEN I STARTED TO SMELL ANITFREEZE. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, STEAM START COMING FROM AROUND THE HOOD, OBSCURING MY VISION. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A NEARBY DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CRACK...

CONSUMER DISMAYED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF FUEL AS SHE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. *PH THE SMELL WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AS WELL. THE FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE LINE. *SC THE IDLER AND PITMAN ARMS WERE REPLACED. *JB

CONSUMER DISMAYED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF FUEL AS SHE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. *PH THE SMELL WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AS WELL. THE FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE LINE. *SC THE IDLER AND PITMAN ARMS WERE REPLACED. *JB

CONSUMER DISMAYED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF FUEL AS SHE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. *PH THE SMELL WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AS WELL. THE FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE LINE. *SC THE IDLER AND PITMAN ARMS WERE REPLACED. *JB

CONSUMER DISMAYED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF FUEL AS SHE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. *PH THE SMELL WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AS WELL. THE FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE LINE. *SC THE IDLER AND PITMAN ARMS WERE REPLACED. *JB

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. *AK

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. *AK

WITHIN A WEEK OF CHANGING THE TIRES THE BRAKES FAILED. *PH THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUND. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED DUE TO RUST. (SON ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER ANNETTE MEYERS). *JB

WITHIN A WEEK OF CHANGING THE TIRES THE BRAKES FAILED. *PH THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUND. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED DUE TO RUST. (SON ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER ANNETTE MEYERS). *JB

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY COVERS ON THIS MODEL ONLY, FOGS OVER (INTERNALLY) AND LENS CAN NOT BE CLEANED. DEALER INFORMS ME THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT DISCREPANCY IS TO REPLACE ENTIRE PIECE AT A RATE OF ABOUT $500.00.*AK

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY COVERS ON THIS MODEL ONLY, FOGS OVER (INTERNALLY) AND LENS CAN NOT BE CLEANED. DEALER INFORMS ME THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT DISCREPANCY IS TO REPLACE ENTIRE PIECE AT A RATE OF ABOUT $500.00.*AK

BALL JOINT ON RIGHT FRONT BROKE AND MADE TIRE GO FLAT.CAR WAS INOPERABLE , AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC. *AK

BALL JOINT ON RIGHT FRONT BROKE AND MADE TIRE GO FLAT.CAR WAS INOPERABLE , AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC. *AK

BALL JOINT ON RIGHT FRONT BROKE AND MADE TIRE GO FLAT.CAR WAS INOPERABLE , AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC. *AK

BALL JOINT ON RIGHT FRONT BROKE AND MADE TIRE GO FLAT.CAR WAS INOPERABLE , AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC. *AK

THE ISSUE IS A DRAMATIC DECREASE IN HEADLIGHT CANDLEPOWER ON THE MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS AS THE VEHICLE AGES THAT CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING INTEGRAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLES BODY FOR $500 OR MORE IN COST. THIS IS NOT DUE TO AGING BULBS BUT DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHT C...

THE ISSUE IS A DRAMATIC DECREASE IN HEADLIGHT CANDLEPOWER ON THE MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS AS THE VEHICLE AGES THAT CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY REPLACING INTEGRAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLES BODY FOR $500 OR MORE IN COST. THIS IS NOT DUE TO AGING BULBS BUT DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHT C...

INTAKE MANIFOLD FROM FACTORY FAULTY-MADE OF PLASTIC THAT TENDS TO CRACK WHEN VEHICLE GETS HOT. MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON TRAIT IN FORDS 4.6 LITER ENGINES AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE. THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO COST EACH CUSTOMER APPROXIMATELY $750.00 TO FIX.

INTAKE MANIFOLD FROM FACTORY FAULTY-MADE OF PLASTIC THAT TENDS TO CRACK WHEN VEHICLE GETS HOT. MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON TRAIT IN FORDS 4.6 LITER ENGINES AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE. THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO COST EACH CUSTOMER APPROXIMATELY $750.00 TO FIX.

CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. *AK

CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND WATER WENT ALL OVER THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP INSTALLED AN ALUMINUM INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK

WE HAVE OWNED A 1997 GRAND MARQUIS FOR APPROX 3 YEARS. WE HAVE NOTICED A SHUDDER AND/OR VIBRATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, RANGING FROM APPROX 27MPH TO 55 OR 60 MPH. IT APPEARS TO DIMINISH UPON ACCELERATION AT EACH POINT, BUT RETURNS LATER. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 45K MILES. IT D...

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND WATER WENT ALL OVER THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP INSTALLED AN ALUMINUM INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK

WE HAVE OWNED A 1997 GRAND MARQUIS FOR APPROX 3 YEARS. WE HAVE NOTICED A SHUDDER AND/OR VIBRATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, RANGING FROM APPROX 27MPH TO 55 OR 60 MPH. IT APPEARS TO DIMINISH UPON ACCELERATION AT EACH POINT, BUT RETURNS LATER. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 45K MILES. IT D...

BRAKE LINE FAILURE...RUBBING/EXTREME CORROSION FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER 6 YEARS AND IS CAUSED BY ROUTING/RETAINERS/RUBBER INSULATORS/EXTREMELY POOR CORROSION PROTECTION ON THE EUROPEAN METRIC BUBBLE FLARE LINES. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON OUR PREVIOUS GRAND MARQUIS-1993 AFTER 6 YEARS. IN THIS CASE VE...

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS, 81,000 MILES; THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC COOLANT CROSSOVER. THE COOLANT SPRAYED ALL OVER INSIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FORD RECALLED THESE TYPE VEHICLES FROM FIRE, POLICE AND OTHER SERVICE RELATED AGENCIES. I ...

BRAKE LINE FAILURE...RUBBING/EXTREME CORROSION FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER 6 YEARS AND IS CAUSED BY ROUTING/RETAINERS/RUBBER INSULATORS/EXTREMELY POOR CORROSION PROTECTION ON THE EUROPEAN METRIC BUBBLE FLARE LINES. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON OUR PREVIOUS GRAND MARQUIS-1993 AFTER 6 YEARS. IN THIS CASE VE...

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS, 81,000 MILES; THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC COOLANT CROSSOVER. THE COOLANT SPRAYED ALL OVER INSIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FORD RECALLED THESE TYPE VEHICLES FROM FIRE, POLICE AND OTHER SERVICE RELATED AGENCIES. I ...

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS A COMPOSITE ON FORD, LINCOLN, AND MERCURY. IT HAS A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURE THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT. FORD ALLOWED ALL POLICE VEHICLES, TAXI CABS AND LIMOS REPAIR COVERAGE OF THIS PROBLAM BUT NOT PLEASURE VEHICLES. THE MANIFOLD LEAKS ON A PARTING SEAM FROM THE MOLD OF IT, ON THE F...

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS A COMPOSITE ON FORD, LINCOLN, AND MERCURY. IT HAS A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURE THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT. FORD ALLOWED ALL POLICE VEHICLES, TAXI CABS AND LIMOS REPAIR COVERAGE OF THIS PROBLAM BUT NOT PLEASURE VEHICLES. THE MANIFOLD LEAKS ON A PARTING SEAM FROM THE MOLD OF IT, ON THE F...

I GUESS WE WERE LUCKY. AT 105,260 MILES, DURING THE TEST DRIVE AFTER A MAJOR TUNEUP, THE PLASTIC INTAKE ON OUR 1997 GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. THE MECHANIC WAS ALMOST AT THE SHOP, SO NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS DONE EXCEPT TO OUR POCKETBOOK. UPON LOOKING AT THE CONSISTENCY OF THE MANIFOLD FAI...

I GUESS WE WERE LUCKY. AT 105,260 MILES, DURING THE TEST DRIVE AFTER A MAJOR TUNEUP, THE PLASTIC INTAKE ON OUR 1997 GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. THE MECHANIC WAS ALMOST AT THE SHOP, SO NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS DONE EXCEPT TO OUR POCKETBOOK. UPON LOOKING AT THE CONSISTENCY OF THE MANIFOLD FAI...

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. *AK

97 MERCURY MARQUIS GS, IT HAS 91K MI ON IT. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC COOLANT CROSSOVER. THE COOLANT SPRAYED ALL OVER INSIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT WAS THE WEEKEND I WAS ON A RURAL HIGHWAY IN THE STICKS WITH MY TWO KIDS AGES 4 & 6 IN THE CAR SOMEWHERE BE...

97 MERCURY MARQUIS GS, IT HAS 91K MI ON IT. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC COOLANT CROSSOVER. THE COOLANT SPRAYED ALL OVER INSIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT WAS THE WEEKEND I WAS ON A RURAL HIGHWAY IN THE STICKS WITH MY TWO KIDS AGES 4 & 6 IN THE CAR SOMEWHERE BE...

WHILE REVERSING IN THE DRIVEWAY THE LOWER BALL JOINT FELL OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK

WHILE REVERSING IN THE DRIVEWAY THE LOWER BALL JOINT FELL OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE SMELLED ANTI-FREEZE, SHE PULLED OVER AND THEN THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED. *SCC *JB

VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE SMELLED ANTI-FREEZE, SHE PULLED OVER AND THEN THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED. *SCC *JB

THE ENGINE ON MY '97 GRAND MARQUIS BLEW UP WITH 37,057 MILES ON IT. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPT, A VALVE STUCK OPEN, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED INTO THE INTAKE AND BLEW IT OUT. I NEED TO REPLACE THE INTAKE AND THE CYLINDER HEAD, AND HAVE BEEN QUOTED ABOUT $3500 TO REPAIR IT. ACCORDING TO THE FORD FAC...

THE ENGINE ON MY '97 GRAND MARQUIS BLEW UP WITH 37,057 MILES ON IT. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPT, A VALVE STUCK OPEN, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED INTO THE INTAKE AND BLEW IT OUT. I NEED TO REPLACE THE INTAKE AND THE CYLINDER HEAD, AND HAVE BEEN QUOTED ABOUT $3500 TO REPAIR IT. ACCORDING TO THE FORD FAC...

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE HEAT GAUGE STARTED RISING RAPIDLY. I PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THE CAR IS STILL IN THE SHOP DUE TO THE FACT THE PART IS IN HIGH DEMAND. IT IS NOW A ITEM THAT FORD STOCKS AND THEY CAN'T KEEP ENOUGH TO SUPPLY THE DEMAND...

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE HEAT GAUGE STARTED RISING RAPIDLY. I PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THE CAR IS STILL IN THE SHOP DUE TO THE FACT THE PART IS IN HIGH DEMAND. IT IS NOW A ITEM THAT FORD STOCKS AND THEY CAN'T KEEP ENOUGH TO SUPPLY THE DEMAND...

THE LENS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS DEVELOPS A CLOUDY APPEARANCE. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT DECREASES THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATION, WHICH RESULTS IN POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER FEELS THE CLOUDINESS IS CAUSED BY THE SUNLIGHT DETERIORATING THE LENS. THE DEALERSHIP WILL REPLACE THE LENS.*AK

THE LENS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS DEVELOPS A CLOUDY APPEARANCE. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT DECREASES THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATION, WHICH RESULTS IN POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER FEELS THE CLOUDINESS IS CAUSED BY THE SUNLIGHT DETERIORATING THE LENS. THE DEALERSHIP WILL REPLACE THE LENS.*AK

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT FLUID. THE REPAIR COST IS $700. THESE MANIFOLDS HAVE A HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM AND NEEDED TO BE RECALLED. *LA

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT FLUID. THE REPAIR COST IS $700. THESE MANIFOLDS HAVE A HISTORY OF THIS PROBLEM AND NEEDED TO BE RECALLED. *LA

INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE PLASTIC MANIFOLD, COOLANT WENT INSIDE ENGINE. *AK

INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE PLASTIC MANIFOLD, COOLANT WENT INSIDE ENGINE. *AK

A REAR BRAKE LINE ON OUR 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS TOTALLY FAILED. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE CAR JUST BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND NOT WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON TH...

A REAR BRAKE LINE ON OUR 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS TOTALLY FAILED. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE CAR JUST BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND NOT WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON TH...

OWNER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK

OWNER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 40/50 MPH DUE TO A CRACK IN THE BAG, PER DEALERSHIP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED, AND VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, BECAUSE IT SWERVED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. COULD HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*AK

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 40/50 MPH DUE TO A CRACK IN THE BAG, PER DEALERSHIP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTIONED, AND VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, BECAUSE IT SWERVED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. COULD HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*AK

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NOT ANTIFREEZE IN THE VEHICLE AND COULD SMELL COOLANT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLES PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE O...

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NOT ANTIFREEZE IN THE VEHICLE AND COULD SMELL COOLANT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLES PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE O...

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND THE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND THE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT. *AK

WHEN DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

WHEN DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. FOUND ON NUMEROUS WEBSITES THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, WHICH SEEMS TO HAPPEN FREQUENTLY. HOWEVER, THE RECALL FOR THE PART IS ONLY FOR SERVICE VEHICLES AND DOES NOT COVER PRIVATE VEHICLES. THE PART NUMBER IS THE SAME FOR BOTH VEHICLES AND...

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. FOUND ON NUMEROUS WEBSITES THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, WHICH SEEMS TO HAPPEN FREQUENTLY. HOWEVER, THE RECALL FOR THE PART IS ONLY FOR SERVICE VEHICLES AND DOES NOT COVER PRIVATE VEHICLES. THE PART NUMBER IS THE SAME FOR BOTH VEHICLES AND...

I HAVE A 1997 GRAND MARQUIS WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED JULY 14, 2003 WHILE RETURNING FROM A WEEKEND VACATION. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD SON, 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 4 MONTH OLD PUPPY. THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS A OVER 95 DEGREES. WE HAD A LONG T...

I HAVE A 1997 GRAND MARQUIS WITH LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED JULY 14, 2003 WHILE RETURNING FROM A WEEKEND VACATION. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD SON, 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 4 MONTH OLD PUPPY. THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS A OVER 95 DEGREES. WE HAD A LONG T...

WHILE ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY FROM A SERVICE ROAD, SMOKE/STEAM BEGAN COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, AND WE BEGAN TO SMELL THE ANTIFREEZE AS IT BURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND MANIFOLD. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE GUAGE BEGAN TO RISE RAPIDLY. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A NEAR...

WHILE ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY FROM A SERVICE ROAD, SMOKE/STEAM BEGAN COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, AND WE BEGAN TO SMELL THE ANTIFREEZE AS IT BURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND MANIFOLD. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE GUAGE BEGAN TO RISE RAPIDLY. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A NEAR...

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - 76,000 MILES - CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSING COOLANT TO BE DUMPED, ENGINE TO OVERHEAT RAPIDLY AND WITH NO WARNING. NOT KNOWN YET IF ENGINE HAS BEEN DAMAGED. PLEASE ADVISE IF THERE IS ANY RECOURSE THROUGH FORD MOTOR COMPANY OR THROUGH LITIGATION. *AK

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - 76,000 MILES - CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSING COOLANT TO BE DUMPED, ENGINE TO OVERHEAT RAPIDLY AND WITH NO WARNING. NOT KNOWN YET IF ENGINE HAS BEEN DAMAGED. PLEASE ADVISE IF THERE IS ANY RECOURSE THROUGH FORD MOTOR COMPANY OR THROUGH LITIGATION. *AK

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 55 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 55 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD SPLIT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD SPLIT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

AS A RESULT OF A CRACK WHICH OCCURRED IN THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD OF 1997, MERCURY, GRAND MARQUIS, VEHICLE BROKE DOWN ON THE FREEWAY. SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO HAVE MANIFOLD/ HEAD GASKET, AND MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED AT A COST OF ALMOST $2,000. OF SIGNIFICANT CONCERN, WAS THE DANGER TO WHEN THE PRO...

AS A RESULT OF A CRACK WHICH OCCURRED IN THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD OF 1997, MERCURY, GRAND MARQUIS, VEHICLE BROKE DOWN ON THE FREEWAY. SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO HAVE MANIFOLD/ HEAD GASKET, AND MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED AT A COST OF ALMOST $2,000. OF SIGNIFICANT CONCERN, WAS THE DANGER TO WHEN THE PRO...

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE ON A NOTIFICATION LIST WHEN THE RECALL ON INTAKE MANIFOLDS FOR 4.6L FORD/MERCURY ENGINES FINALLY HAPPENS. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED WATER OUTSIDE THE ENGINE. *JB

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE ON A NOTIFICATION LIST WHEN THE RECALL ON INTAKE MANIFOLDS FOR 4.6L FORD/MERCURY ENGINES FINALLY HAPPENS. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED WATER OUTSIDE THE ENGINE. *JB

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR, WITH NO WARNING. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE COOLANT LOSE UNTIL A/C STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR. AFTER WALKING 6 MILES TO A PHONE AND A 2 HOUR WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE DEALER. WHEN I TOLD SERVICE REP WHAT HAPP...

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR, WITH NO WARNING. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE COOLANT LOSE UNTIL A/C STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR. AFTER WALKING 6 MILES TO A PHONE AND A 2 HOUR WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE DEALER. WHEN I TOLD SERVICE REP WHAT HAPP...

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A CRACK WATER MAIN FOLD. DEALER NOTIFIED.

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A CRACK WATER MAIN FOLD. DEALER NOTIFIED.

I WOULD LIKE TO BE ON A NOTIFICATION LIST WHEN THE RECALL ON INTAKE MANIFOLDS FOR 4.6L FORD/MERC ENGINES FINALLY HAPPENS. OUR '97 GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE (FORTUNATELY) HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A BACK ROADS AREA. WE HAD TO GET TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHER...

I WOULD LIKE TO BE ON A NOTIFICATION LIST WHEN THE RECALL ON INTAKE MANIFOLDS FOR 4.6L FORD/MERC ENGINES FINALLY HAPPENS. OUR '97 GRAND MARQUIS INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND WE (FORTUNATELY) HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A BACK ROADS AREA. WE HAD TO GET TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHER...

I OWN A 1997 GRAND MARQUIS WITH 36,000 MILES. WHEN EXITING MY CAR I WOULD SMELL PLASTIC BURNING. THIS HAPPENED MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN I DROVE LONGER. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH COVERED M...

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND LEAKED WATER INSIDE THE ENGINE. *JB

I OWN A 1997 GRAND MARQUIS WITH 36,000 MILES. WHEN EXITING MY CAR I WOULD SMELL PLASTIC BURNING. THIS HAPPENED MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN I DROVE LONGER. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH COVERED M...

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND LEAKED WATER INSIDE THE ENGINE. *JB

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT CROSSOVER RUPTURE AT 79000 MILES. *JB

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT CROSSOVER RUPTURE AT 79000 MILES. *JB

THE PLASTIC PART ON THE 4.6 LITER ENGINE OF MY 1997 GRAND MARQUIS FAILED IN A REMOTE PART OF ARIZONA WHICH RESULTED IN COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL 4.6 ENGINES IN CROWN VICTORIA'S, MERCURY'S, LINCOLN'S, AND FORD TRUCKS HAD THIS PART ON WHICH MANY FAILED. FORD MOTOR CO. SO MUCH...

THE PLASTIC PART ON THE 4.6 LITER ENGINE OF MY 1997 GRAND MARQUIS FAILED IN A REMOTE PART OF ARIZONA WHICH RESULTED IN COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL 4.6 ENGINES IN CROWN VICTORIA'S, MERCURY'S, LINCOLN'S, AND FORD TRUCKS HAD THIS PART ON WHICH MANY FAILED. FORD MOTOR CO. SO MUCH...

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. *JB *NLM

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE. *JB *NLM

PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACKED OPEN RELEASING ALL COOLING FLUID DRIVING 30 MPH, OUTSIDE TEMP 58 DEGREES... DESPITE THE UNWISE - IF NOT STUPID - DECISION TO SAVE COSTS BY MANUFACTURING ONE OF THE HOTTEST PARTS ON A CAR, PLASTIC, THIS CAR SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED FOR THAT REASON, AND THE DEALERSHIP SH...

PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACKED OPEN RELEASING ALL COOLING FLUID DRIVING 30 MPH, OUTSIDE TEMP 58 DEGREES... DESPITE THE UNWISE - IF NOT STUPID - DECISION TO SAVE COSTS BY MANUFACTURING ONE OF THE HOTTEST PARTS ON A CAR, PLASTIC, THIS CAR SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED FOR THAT REASON, AND THE DEALERSHIP SH...

WE ALSO HAD THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK ON THE INTERSTATE AT A REPAIR COST OF ABOUT $950.00 FORD HAS RECALLED FLEET BOUGHT 4.6L ENGINES, HOWEVER INDIVIDUAL OWNERS HAVE TO PAY $$$ FOR THE SAME ISSUE. *JB

WE ALSO HAD THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK ON THE INTERSTATE AT A REPAIR COST OF ABOUT $950.00 FORD HAS RECALLED FLEET BOUGHT 4.6L ENGINES, HOWEVER INDIVIDUAL OWNERS HAVE TO PAY $$$ FOR THE SAME ISSUE. *JB

THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HOT, WHILE DRIVING. *JB

THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HOT, WHILE DRIVING. *JB

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *AK *JB

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *AK *JB

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *AK *JB

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *AK *JB

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAS 21,000 MILES. THE AIR BLEND DOOR HAS BROKEN CAUSING NO WARM AIR TO VEHICLE INTERIOR AND A CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE IS NO WARM AIR TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A VISUAL SAFETY HAZARD. *JB

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAS 21,000 MILES. THE AIR BLEND DOOR HAS BROKEN CAUSING NO WARM AIR TO VEHICLE INTERIOR AND A CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE IS NO WARM AIR TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A VISUAL SAFETY HAZARD. *JB

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAS 21,000 MILES. THE AIR BLEND DOOR HAS BROKEN CAUSING NO WARM AIR TO VEHICLE INTERIOR AND A CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE IS NO WARM AIR TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A VISUAL SAFETY HAZARD. *JB

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS HAS 21,000 MILES. THE AIR BLEND DOOR HAS BROKEN CAUSING NO WARM AIR TO VEHICLE INTERIOR AND A CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE IS NO WARM AIR TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A VISUAL SAFETY HAZARD. *JB

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE.*JB

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE.*JB

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD.

1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD.

NAR 02/10/2003. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE CONSUMER STOPPED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK. FORD REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

NAR 02/10/2003. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE CONSUMER STOPPED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK. FORD REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR 4.6L ENGINES ARE PLASTIC AND HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE 1996 WHEN THEY WERE RECALLED AND FORD STILL USED THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD ANYWAY. MY MANIFOLD CRACKED RIGHT BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR SPEWING ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AND FORD WILL NOT CO...

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR 4.6L ENGINES ARE PLASTIC AND HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE 1996 WHEN THEY WERE RECALLED AND FORD STILL USED THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD ANYWAY. MY MANIFOLD CRACKED RIGHT BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR SPEWING ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AND FORD WILL NOT CO...

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER DETERMINED THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED, CAUSING ALL COOLANT TO LEAK FROM VEHICLE. TS

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER DETERMINED THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED, CAUSING ALL COOLANT TO LEAK FROM VEHICLE. TS

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 25-30MPH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 25-30MPH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS SUDDEN/CATESTROPHIC AND HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. ENGINE COOLANT CAUSED A CLOUD OF STEAM SO THICK, FORWARD VISION WAS COMPLETELY BLOCKED. BLOCKED FORWARD VISION COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. DT

FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS SUDDEN/CATESTROPHIC AND HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. ENGINE COOLANT CAUSED A CLOUD OF STEAM SO THICK, FORWARD VISION WAS COMPLETELY BLOCKED. BLOCKED FORWARD VISION COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. DT

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 40PMH THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACKED AND LOSE ALL ANTIFREEZE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 40PMH THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACKED AND LOSE ALL ANTIFREEZE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

CONSUMER STATES THAT DUE TO FORD MANUFACTUERS USING A MANIFOLD MADE OF PLASTIC AND NOT METAL, HE HAD TO PAY A LARGE SUM OF MONEY TO REPLACE IT. PH

CONSUMER STATES THAT DUE TO FORD MANUFACTUERS USING A MANIFOLD MADE OF PLASTIC AND NOT METAL, HE HAD TO PAY A LARGE SUM OF MONEY TO REPLACE IT. PH

IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 I LEFT FOR A TRIP IN MY MERCURY, ABOUT HALFWAY TO MY DESTINATION, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF MY CAR FAILED, THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF MY COOLANT SYSTEM EVACUATED IN LESS THAN ONE MINUTE. I THOUGHT I HAD RUPTURED A HOSE, UPON CLOSER INSPECTION; IT APPEARED TO ME THAT A HOSE HAD BLOWN CL...

IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 I LEFT FOR A TRIP IN MY MERCURY, ABOUT HALFWAY TO MY DESTINATION, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF MY CAR FAILED, THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF MY COOLANT SYSTEM EVACUATED IN LESS THAN ONE MINUTE. I THOUGHT I HAD RUPTURED A HOSE, UPON CLOSER INSPECTION; IT APPEARED TO ME THAT A HOSE HAD BLOWN CL...

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS MADE OF A PLASTIC MATERIAL. IT DEVELOPED A CRACK AND A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK AT THE FRONT OF THE MANIFOLD. THE CAR WAS RUNNING AT NORMAL TEMP BEFORE THE FAILURE, IT JUST CRACKED WITH NO WARNING. THIS IS A MAJOR FIX BECAUSE THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST O...

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS MADE OF A PLASTIC MATERIAL. IT DEVELOPED A CRACK AND A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK AT THE FRONT OF THE MANIFOLD. THE CAR WAS RUNNING AT NORMAL TEMP BEFORE THE FAILURE, IT JUST CRACKED WITH NO WARNING. THIS IS A MAJOR FIX BECAUSE THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST O...

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS WHEN THE BRAKES FADEDON A COLD/RAINY NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE. THE HOLE RUBBED IN THE LINE AT THE CROSS MEMBER. THE NEW BRAKE LINE WAS REROUTED AWAY FROM THE BODY AND WAS INSULATED.*SCC REFERENCED IN RQ03-0...

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS WHEN THE BRAKES FADEDON A COLD/RAINY NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE. THE HOLE RUBBED IN THE LINE AT THE CROSS MEMBER. THE NEW BRAKE LINE WAS REROUTED AWAY FROM THE BODY AND WAS INSULATED.*SCC REFERENCED IN RQ03-0...

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED CAUSING LEAKS. MR

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED CAUSING LEAKS. MR

CONSUMER NOTICE COOLANT SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOON AFTER NOTICE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISING WITH INDICATION LIGHT FLASHING. CONSUMER PULL VEHICLE OVER LOOK UNDER HOOD AND NOTICE COOLANT UNDER HOOD AND GROUND VEHICLE WAS SERVICE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEED TO BE REPLACE. MR THE CONSUMER STATE...

CONSUMER NOTICE COOLANT SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOON AFTER NOTICE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISING WITH INDICATION LIGHT FLASHING. CONSUMER PULL VEHICLE OVER LOOK UNDER HOOD AND NOTICE COOLANT UNDER HOOD AND GROUND VEHICLE WAS SERVICE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEED TO BE REPLACE. MR THE CONSUMER STATE...

CONSUMER NOTICE COOLANT SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOON AFTER NOTICE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISING WITH INDICATION LIGHT FLASHING. CONSUMER PULL VEHICLE OVER LOOK UNDER HOOD AND NOTICE COOLANT UNDER HOOD AND GROUND VEHICLE WAS SERVICE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEED TO BE REPLACE. MR THE CONSUMER STATE...

CONSUMER NOTICE COOLANT SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOON AFTER NOTICE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISING WITH INDICATION LIGHT FLASHING. CONSUMER PULL VEHICLE OVER LOOK UNDER HOOD AND NOTICE COOLANT UNDER HOOD AND GROUND VEHICLE WAS SERVICE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEED TO BE REPLACE. MR THE CONSUMER STATE...

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VALCRO UNDER THE SEAT HAD COME LOOSE AND STUCK HOLES THROUGH THE SEAT COVER. *MR THE CONSUMER ADDED; THE OWNER KEPT SEATS COVERED MOST OF THE TIME WITH SOFT RUGS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. REMOVE AND REPAIRED THE PASSENGER/DRIV...

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VALCRO UNDER THE SEAT HAD COME LOOSE AND STUCK HOLES THROUGH THE SEAT COVER. *MR THE CONSUMER ADDED; THE OWNER KEPT SEATS COVERED MOST OF THE TIME WITH SOFT RUGS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. REMOVE AND REPAIRED THE PASSENGER/DRIV...

VEHICLE HANDLES WITH DIFFICULTY, NOT MAINTAINING STEERING CONTROL, AND CHANGING DIRECTIONS UPON WIND GUST. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHICH WAS NOT ABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF ERRATICAL STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

VEHICLE HANDLES WITH DIFFICULTY, NOT MAINTAINING STEERING CONTROL, AND CHANGING DIRECTIONS UPON WIND GUST. OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, WHICH WAS NOT ABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF ERRATICAL STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD RUPTURED CAUSING COOLANT TO ENTER THE CYLINDERS AND MAY HAVE CAUSED CRACK IN ENGINE BLOCK. *JG

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD RUPTURED CAUSING COOLANT TO ENTER THE CYLINDERS AND MAY HAVE CAUSED CRACK IN ENGINE BLOCK. *JG

PLASTIC MANIFOLD FAILED. HAS BEEN REPLACED ON COP CARS WITH A REDESIGNED PART. FORD SHOULD REPLACE THE PART AT NO CHARGE. NLM

PLASTIC MANIFOLD FAILED. HAS BEEN REPLACED ON COP CARS WITH A REDESIGNED PART. FORD SHOULD REPLACE THE PART AT NO CHARGE. NLM

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. PLASTIC MANIFOLD WAS CAUSING THE BURNING, AND DAMAGING WIRE AND ALTERNATOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. PLASTIC MANIFOLD WAS CAUSING THE BURNING, AND DAMAGING WIRE AND ALTERNATOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD SPLIT, CAUSING COOLANT TO ENTER INTO CYLINDERS AND APPEARS MAY ALSO HAVE CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK-SEEMS FORD & CO COULD CARE LESS-THIS VEHICLE HAS OTHERWISE BEEN EXTREMELY WELL CARED FOR INCLUDING OIL CHANGES EVERY 2000 MILES. *AK

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD RUPTURED CAUSING COOLANT TO FURTHER ENTER CYLINDERS AND MAY HAVE CAUSED CRACK IN ENGINE BLOCK-THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL CARED FOR INCLUDING OIL CHANGES EACH 2000 MILES-FORD & CO HAVE ESSENTIALLY SAID I'M ON MY OWN-THIS INTEGRAL PART SHOULD CERTAINLY HAVE BEEN M...

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD SPLIT, CAUSING COOLANT TO ENTER INTO CYLINDERS AND APPEARS MAY ALSO HAVE CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK-SEEMS FORD & CO COULD CARE LESS-THIS VEHICLE HAS OTHERWISE BEEN EXTREMELY WELL CARED FOR INCLUDING OIL CHANGES EVERY 2000 MILES. *AK

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD RUPTURED CAUSING COOLANT TO FURTHER ENTER CYLINDERS AND MAY HAVE CAUSED CRACK IN ENGINE BLOCK-THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL CARED FOR INCLUDING OIL CHANGES EACH 2000 MILES-FORD & CO HAVE ESSENTIALLY SAID I'M ON MY OWN-THIS INTEGRAL PART SHOULD CERTAINLY HAVE BEEN M...

COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD . DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD PIECE WITH A METAL PART. *YH

COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD . DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD PIECE WITH A METAL PART. *YH

INTAKE MANIFOLD ON ENGINE CRACKED WHILE BEING DRIVEN 60 MPH, PRODUCING SMOKE FROM REAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD ON ENGINE CRACKED WHILE BEING DRIVEN 60 MPH, PRODUCING SMOKE FROM REAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAD 86,715 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THE ENGINE WOULD SPARK KNOCK ANYTIME THE CAR WAS PUT UNDER A LOAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN HIGH GEAR AND IN OVERDRIVE. DUE TO MY SCHEDULE I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR IN FOR THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THE DRIVERS SIDE...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAD 86,715 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THE ENGINE WOULD SPARK KNOCK ANYTIME THE CAR WAS PUT UNDER A LOAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN HIGH GEAR AND IN OVERDRIVE. DUE TO MY SCHEDULE I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR IN FOR THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THE DRIVERS SIDE...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAD 86,715 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THE ENGINE WOULD SPARK KNOCK ANYTIME THE CAR WAS PUT UNDER A LOAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN HIGH GEAR AND IN OVERDRIVE. DUE TO MY SCHEDULE I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR IN FOR THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THE DRIVERS SIDE...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAD 86,715 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THE ENGINE WOULD SPARK KNOCK ANYTIME THE CAR WAS PUT UNDER A LOAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN HIGH GEAR AND IN OVERDRIVE. DUE TO MY SCHEDULE I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR IN FOR THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THE DRIVERS SIDE...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAD 86,715 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THE ENGINE WOULD SPARK KNOCK ANYTIME THE CAR WAS PUT UNDER A LOAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN HIGH GEAR AND IN OVERDRIVE. DUE TO MY SCHEDULE I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR IN FOR THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THE DRIVERS SIDE...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WHICH HAD 86,715 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THE ENGINE WOULD SPARK KNOCK ANYTIME THE CAR WAS PUT UNDER A LOAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN HIGH GEAR AND IN OVERDRIVE. DUE TO MY SCHEDULE I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR IN FOR THIS PROBLEM UNTIL THE DRIVERS SIDE...

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL. MECHANIC STATES THAT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET THAT HOLDS WHEEL ON TO FRAME WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL. MECHANIC STATES THAT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET THAT HOLDS WHEEL ON TO FRAME WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER THEN CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD OVERHEATED, WHICH CREATED AN ANTIFREEZE LEAK. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED...

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER THEN CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD OVERHEATED, WHICH CREATED AN ANTIFREEZE LEAK. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED...

INTAKE MANIFOLD IS PLASTIC, NEW PART HALF CAST ALUM(FRONT SECTION)ONLY CALLED FORD DEFECT WAS CHANGED IN YR.2000 BUT NOT A RECALL, ?? WHY DEALER SAID HAS REPLACED QUITE A FEW OF THESE FORD MICH. SAID THE SAME THING BUT NO RECALL WHY!!!!!. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD IS PLASTIC, NEW PART HALF CAST ALUM(FRONT SECTION)ONLY CALLED FORD DEFECT WAS CHANGED IN YR.2000 BUT NOT A RECALL, ?? WHY DEALER SAID HAS REPLACED QUITE A FEW OF THESE FORD MICH. SAID THE SAME THING BUT NO RECALL WHY!!!!!. *AK

CONSUMER STATES BECAUSE OF A DESIGN DEFECT, HEAT BUILDS UP IN A PLASTIC MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSED A CRACK. CONSUMER IS SUGGESTING THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH AN ALUMINUM-REINFORCED MANIFOLD. *YD

CONSUMER STATES BECAUSE OF A DESIGN DEFECT, HEAT BUILDS UP IN A PLASTIC MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSED A CRACK. CONSUMER IS SUGGESTING THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH AN ALUMINUM-REINFORCED MANIFOLD. *YD

COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD REQUIRED REPLACING. IT HAD SPLIT ACROSS THE FRONT SEAM CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO SPILL ALL OVER THE ENGINE. OUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST EVEN THOUGH OTHERS OF THE SAME MAKE ARE. THE SPLIT WAS ACROSS THE FRONT SEAM OF THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. NEW ONES HAVE ALUMINUM LINERS IN TH...

INTAKE MANIFOLD REQUIRED REPLACING. IT HAD SPLIT ACROSS THE FRONT SEAM CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO SPILL ALL OVER THE ENGINE. OUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST EVEN THOUGH OTHERS OF THE SAME MAKE ARE. THE SPLIT WAS ACROSS THE FRONT SEAM OF THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. NEW ONES HAVE ALUMINUM LINERS IN TH...

FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECOGNIZES SEVERAL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION, INCLUDING THE CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, LINCOLN TOWN CAR, AND MERCURY COUGAR, ALL WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE BUILT WITH A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, YET FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE GRAND MARQUIS. FORTUNATELY, OUR EXPERIENCED FAIL...

FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECOGNIZES SEVERAL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION, INCLUDING THE CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, LINCOLN TOWN CAR, AND MERCURY COUGAR, ALL WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE BUILT WITH A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, YET FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE GRAND MARQUIS. FORTUNATELY, OUR EXPERIENCED FAIL...

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MECHANIC, PLASTIC ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKING AT THE SEAM.*AK *TT

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MECHANIC, PLASTIC ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKING AT THE SEAM.*AK *TT

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE FORD WITH THE SAME ENGINE. NO INJURIES. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE RECALLS ON THE FORD WITH THE SAME ENGINE. NO INJURIES. *AK

I PUCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW IN 1997. THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAD TWO MAJOR CRACKS WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE CRANK SHAFT WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE REQUIRING A NEW ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE HAD ONLY 68000 MILES AND WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO EXAMINED MY VEHICLE ...

I PUCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW IN 1997. THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAD TWO MAJOR CRACKS WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE CRANK SHAFT WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE REQUIRING A NEW ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE HAD ONLY 68000 MILES AND WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO EXAMINED MY VEHICLE ...

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

DURING A HEAD-ON COLLISION PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, RELEASING A LIQUID THAT BURNED PASSENGER.*AK PASSENGER WAS SUFFERED FACIAL BURNS AND BRUISES TO UPPER BODY ALSO SORE FROM IMPACT. *YH

DURING A HEAD-ON COLLISION PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, RELEASING A LIQUID THAT BURNED PASSENGER.*AK PASSENGER WAS SUFFERED FACIAL BURNS AND BRUISES TO UPPER BODY ALSO SORE FROM IMPACT. *YH

FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE GOING 55-60MPH. THE VEHICLE LIKE IT WAS SHIFTING IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION THAN IT WAS BEING STEERED IN. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL DUE THE VEHICLE BEING INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND INSURANCE COMPANY AND IT WAS STATED THAT AN ACCIDENT HAD TO C...

FRAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE GOING 55-60MPH. THE VEHICLE LIKE IT WAS SHIFTING IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION THAN IT WAS BEING STEERED IN. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL DUE THE VEHICLE BEING INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND INSURANCE COMPANY AND IT WAS STATED THAT AN ACCIDENT HAD TO C...

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK AND ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER STATED THAT SOME 1997 AND 1998 WERE MODELS WERE RECALLED; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK AND ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER STATED THAT SOME 1997 AND 1998 WERE MODELS WERE RECALLED; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

FORD WAS CONTACTED AND WAS NOT HELPFUL. $893 REPLACEMENT COST FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT ISNT FAIR. MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES DEFECT BUT WONT OFFER HELP. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

FORD WAS CONTACTED AND WAS NOT HELPFUL. $893 REPLACEMENT COST FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT ISNT FAIR. MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGES DEFECT BUT WONT OFFER HELP. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

IN STEERING COLUMN BOLTS TO THE SHIFT INDICATOR FELL OUT. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO MANEUVER AND THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF WHICH GEAR VEHICLE WAS BEING SHIFTED TO. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

IN STEERING COLUMN BOLTS TO THE SHIFT INDICATOR FELL OUT. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO MANEUVER AND THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF WHICH GEAR VEHICLE WAS BEING SHIFTED TO. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

IN STEERING COLUMN BOLTS TO THE SHIFT INDICATOR FELL OUT. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO MANEUVER AND THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF WHICH GEAR VEHICLE WAS BEING SHIFTED TO. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

IN STEERING COLUMN BOLTS TO THE SHIFT INDICATOR FELL OUT. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO MANEUVER AND THERE WAS NO CONTROL OF WHICH GEAR VEHICLE WAS BEING SHIFTED TO. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF AT 30 MPH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING RIGHT PASSENGER WHEEL CAME OFF AT 30 MPH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THIS PART IS MADE OF PLASTIC. PLASTIC IS AN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL FOR A MAJOR COMPONENT THAT IS SUBJECT TO FREQUENT HEATING AND COOLING, VIBRATION, AND AGING. THE FAILURE OF THIS PART OCCURS SUDDENLY AND CATASTROPHICALLY. THE DRIVER RISKS TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FROM THE ENGINE AND CONTROL OF THE CAR I...

THIS PART IS MADE OF PLASTIC. PLASTIC IS AN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL FOR A MAJOR COMPONENT THAT IS SUBJECT TO FREQUENT HEATING AND COOLING, VIBRATION, AND AGING. THE FAILURE OF THIS PART OCCURS SUDDENLY AND CATASTROPHICALLY. THE DRIVER RISKS TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FROM THE ENGINE AND CONTROL OF THE CAR I...

THE VEHICLES INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A 4 1/2 INCH CRACK AT THE FRONT EDGE. THIS CRACK CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF ALL COOLANT. *JG

THE VEHICLES INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A 4 1/2 INCH CRACK AT THE FRONT EDGE. THIS CRACK CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF ALL COOLANT. *JG

THE VEHICLES INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A 4 1/2 INCH CRACK AT THE FRONT EDGE. THIS CRACK CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF ALL COOLANT. *JG

THE VEHICLES INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A 4 1/2 INCH CRACK AT THE FRONT EDGE. THIS CRACK CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF ALL COOLANT. *JG

TWO CATALYTIC CONVERTORS HAVE BURNED OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *YH

TWO CATALYTIC CONVERTORS HAVE BURNED OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *YH

WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO FREEWAY, NOTICED COOLANT ODOR; WATCHED HEAT GAUGE CAREFULLY AND DROVE TO MECHANIC. PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED ACROSS THE FRONT AND ALL COLLANT WAS LOST. COSTLY REPAIRS FOLLOWED. I HAVE WRITTEN TO THE FORD MOTOR CO. AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. HAVE NOT HEARD FRO...

WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO FREEWAY, NOTICED COOLANT ODOR; WATCHED HEAT GAUGE CAREFULLY AND DROVE TO MECHANIC. PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED ACROSS THE FRONT AND ALL COLLANT WAS LOST. COSTLY REPAIRS FOLLOWED. I HAVE WRITTEN TO THE FORD MOTOR CO. AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. HAVE NOT HEARD FRO...

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED VEHICLE AND TURNED OFF AUTOMATIC CONTROL, TURNED LIGHTS ON MANUAL. RESET THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL ON AND LIGHTS STAYED ON. PREVIOUSLY (TWO DIFFERENT TIMES) THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE COME ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*AK

HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED VEHICLE AND TURNED OFF AUTOMATIC CONTROL, TURNED LIGHTS ON MANUAL. RESET THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL ON AND LIGHTS STAYED ON. PREVIOUSLY (TWO DIFFERENT TIMES) THE HEAD LIGHTS HAVE COME ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED.*AK

STOP LIGHT CONNECTOR WAS OVERHEATING AND BURNING UP WIRING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS TO BE STARTED UNDER THE EMERGENCY START, IF STARTED IN PARK IT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, CONSUMER STATES ALSO WHI...

STOP LIGHT CONNECTOR WAS OVERHEATING AND BURNING UP WIRING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS TO BE STARTED UNDER THE EMERGENCY START, IF STARTED IN PARK IT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, CONSUMER STATES ALSO WHI...

STOP LIGHT CONNECTOR WAS OVERHEATING AND BURNING UP WIRING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS TO BE STARTED UNDER THE EMERGENCY START, IF STARTED IN PARK IT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, CONSUMER STATES ALSO WHI...

STOP LIGHT CONNECTOR WAS OVERHEATING AND BURNING UP WIRING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS TO BE STARTED UNDER THE EMERGENCY START, IF STARTED IN PARK IT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, CONSUMER STATES ALSO WHI...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHIVLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHIVLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

THE TIRES WORE PREMATURELY AT 24K MILES (MICHELIN XW4). NLM

THE TIRES WORE PREMATURELY AT 24K MILES (MICHELIN XW4). NLM

CONSUMER STATES STEERING GEAR WAS EXCESSIVELY WORN, WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE.*JB

CONSUMER STATES STEERING GEAR WAS EXCESSIVELY WORN, WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE.*JB

REMOTE ENTRY CONTROL, PANIC ALARM, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, 4-WAY FLASHERS AND AUTOMATIC TRUCK CONTROL FAILED. THE ABOVE CONDITIONS HAVE CAUSED UNSAFE AND STRESSFUL HEALTH CONDITIONS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

REMOTE ENTRY CONTROL, PANIC ALARM, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, 4-WAY FLASHERS AND AUTOMATIC TRUCK CONTROL FAILED. THE ABOVE CONDITIONS HAVE CAUSED UNSAFE AND STRESSFUL HEALTH CONDITIONS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

REMOTE ENTRY CONTROL, PANIC ALARM, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, 4-WAY FLASHERS AND AUTOMATIC TRUCK CONTROL FAILED. THE ABOVE CONDITIONS HAVE CAUSED UNSAFE AND STRESSFUL HEALTH CONDITIONS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

REMOTE ENTRY CONTROL, PANIC ALARM, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, 4-WAY FLASHERS AND AUTOMATIC TRUCK CONTROL FAILED. THE ABOVE CONDITIONS HAVE CAUSED UNSAFE AND STRESSFUL HEALTH CONDITIONS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

REMOTE ENTRY CONTROL, PANIC ALARM, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, 4-WAY FLASHERS AND AUTOMATIC TRUCK CONTROL FAILED. THE ABOVE CONDITIONS HAVE CAUSED UNSAFE AND STRESSFUL HEALTH CONDITIONS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

REMOTE ENTRY CONTROL, PANIC ALARM, AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, 4-WAY FLASHERS AND AUTOMATIC TRUCK CONTROL FAILED. THE ABOVE CONDITIONS HAVE CAUSED UNSAFE AND STRESSFUL HEALTH CONDITIONS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

WHENEVER USING CRUISE CONTROL BRAKES GO OUT. ONCE CONSUMER SLID AND LANDED IN A DITCH. *AK

WHENEVER USING CRUISE CONTROL BRAKES GO OUT. ONCE CONSUMER SLID AND LANDED IN A DITCH. *AK

WHENEVER USING CRUISE CONTROL BRAKES GO OUT. ONCE CONSUMER SLID AND LANDED IN A DITCH. *AK

WHENEVER USING CRUISE CONTROL BRAKES GO OUT. ONCE CONSUMER SLID AND LANDED IN A DITCH. *AK

RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, ON THE FIRST START UP DUE TO THE OILFEED BACK FROM LACK OF OIL TO THE TAPPETS AND LAST SEVERAL MINUTES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS ARE NOT HOLDING THEIR OIL PRESSUSRE OVERNIGHT,CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS DESIGN. *JB

RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, ON THE FIRST START UP DUE TO THE OILFEED BACK FROM LACK OF OIL TO THE TAPPETS AND LAST SEVERAL MINUTES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFTERS ARE NOT HOLDING THEIR OIL PRESSUSRE OVERNIGHT,CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS DESIGN. *JB

ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE PROCEEDING ACROSS A BUSY INTERSETION, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART ENGINE WHILE STILL ROLLING AND CONTINUED ON,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD STAY ON, CONSUMER HAD AARM REMAN SENSOR ASY-ENGINE ELEC. REPLACED, AND ALSO PCM REPROGRAMMED. *JB

ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE PROCEEDING ACROSS A BUSY INTERSETION, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART ENGINE WHILE STILL ROLLING AND CONTINUED ON,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD STAY ON, CONSUMER HAD AARM REMAN SENSOR ASY-ENGINE ELEC. REPLACED, AND ALSO PCM REPROGRAMMED. *JB

ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE PROCEEDING ACROSS A BUSY INTERSETION, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART ENGINE WHILE STILL ROLLING AND CONTINUED ON,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD STAY ON, CONSUMER HAD AARM REMAN SENSOR ASY-ENGINE ELEC. REPLACED, AND ALSO PCM REPROGRAMMED. *JB

ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE PROCEEDING ACROSS A BUSY INTERSETION, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART ENGINE WHILE STILL ROLLING AND CONTINUED ON,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD STAY ON, CONSUMER HAD AARM REMAN SENSOR ASY-ENGINE ELEC. REPLACED, AND ALSO PCM REPROGRAMMED. *JB

WHEN DRIVING NO MORE THAN A BLOCK CONSUMER NOTICED TEMPERATURE GAUGE GO UP. ALSO, STEAM WAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ALL COOLANT WAS LOST. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTICED INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED REPLACING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES SIMILAR YEAR AND MODELS HAD A RECALL AND THIS VEH...

WHEN DRIVING NO MORE THAN A BLOCK CONSUMER NOTICED TEMPERATURE GAUGE GO UP. ALSO, STEAM WAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ALL COOLANT WAS LOST. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTICED INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED REPLACING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES SIMILAR YEAR AND MODELS HAD A RECALL AND THIS VEH...

WHEN DRIVING NO MORE THAN A BLOCK CONSUMER NOTICED TEMPERATURE GAUGE GO UP. ALSO, STEAM WAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ALL COOLANT WAS LOST. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTICED INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED REPLACING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES SIMILAR YEAR AND MODELS HAD A RECALL AND THIS VEH...

WHEN DRIVING NO MORE THAN A BLOCK CONSUMER NOTICED TEMPERATURE GAUGE GO UP. ALSO, STEAM WAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ALL COOLANT WAS LOST. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTICED INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED REPLACING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES SIMILAR YEAR AND MODELS HAD A RECALL AND THIS VEH...

THE VEHICLES INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING STEAM TO START COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. NLM

THE VEHICLES INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING STEAM TO START COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. NLM

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO A MECHANIC AND CONSUMER WAS INFOMRED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED.*YH

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO A MECHANIC AND CONSUMER WAS INFOMRED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED.*YH

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO A MECHANIC AND CONSUMER WAS INFOMRED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED.*YH

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO A MECHANIC AND CONSUMER WAS INFOMRED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED.*YH

THE FRONT OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE ENGINE CAUSING A LOT OF STEAM.*AK

THE FRONT OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE ENGINE CAUSING A LOT OF STEAM.*AK

THE MICHELIN TIRES ON THE VEHICLE PERFORM POORLY WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP DURING WET WEATER THE TIRES SLID AND THE CAR ENDED UP HALF A CARS LENGTH BEYOND THE WHITE STOP LINE ON THE PAVEMENT (MICHELIN XW4 WHITEWALLS). NLM

THE MICHELIN TIRES ON THE VEHICLE PERFORM POORLY WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP DURING WET WEATER THE TIRES SLID AND THE CAR ENDED UP HALF A CARS LENGTH BEYOND THE WHITE STOP LINE ON THE PAVEMENT (MICHELIN XW4 WHITEWALLS). NLM

THIS PLASTIC PART SPLIT ALONG THE SEAM. IT'S A PRICY REPAIR THAT LOOKS LIKE A WANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK

THIS PLASTIC PART SPLIT ALONG THE SEAM. IT'S A PRICY REPAIR THAT LOOKS LIKE A WANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH AND STEEPING ON THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOORBOARD. DEALER REPAIRED METAL BRAKE LINE AND ADDED BRAKE FLUID. AK *SLC REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH AND STEEPING ON THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOORBOARD. DEALER REPAIRED METAL BRAKE LINE AND ADDED BRAKE FLUID. AK *SLC REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

WHILE DRIVING 40MPH & WAS COMING TO A STOP NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED. BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALERSHIP & MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE REGARDING CRACKED MANIFOLD. INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 40MPH & WAS COMING TO A STOP NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED. BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALERSHIP & MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE REGARDING CRACKED MANIFOLD. INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *AK

OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH POWER WINDOWS. THREE OUT OF FOUR WINDOWS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED AT DIFFERENT TIMES. FIRST WINDOW IN 1998, SECOND WINDOW IN 1999, AND THIRD WINDOW A FEW DAYS AGO. *AK

OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH POWER WINDOWS. THREE OUT OF FOUR WINDOWS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED AT DIFFERENT TIMES. FIRST WINDOW IN 1998, SECOND WINDOW IN 1999, AND THIRD WINDOW A FEW DAYS AGO. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35MPH VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO NEUTRAL, , AND CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART CAR.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35MPH VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO NEUTRAL, , AND CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART CAR.*AK

MY WIFE DRIVING, COME TO NARROW WITH APPROACHING CAR, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN WHERE SHE WOULD NOT HAVE TO PASS ON BRIDGE WITH OTHER CAR, HER CAR SLOWED, NOTHING SEEM WRONG WITH BRAKES, BUT SOME MILES LATER, COMING UPON A CURVE, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW TO MAKE CURVE, NO BRAKES. SHE BOUGHT FLUID, AS FLU...

MY WIFE DRIVING, COME TO NARROW WITH APPROACHING CAR, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN WHERE SHE WOULD NOT HAVE TO PASS ON BRIDGE WITH OTHER CAR, HER CAR SLOWED, NOTHING SEEM WRONG WITH BRAKES, BUT SOME MILES LATER, COMING UPON A CURVE, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW TO MAKE CURVE, NO BRAKES. SHE BOUGHT FLUID, AS FLU...

MY WIFE DRIVING, COME TO NARROW WITH APPROACHING CAR, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN WHERE SHE WOULD NOT HAVE TO PASS ON BRIDGE WITH OTHER CAR, HER CAR SLOWED, NOTHING SEEM WRONG WITH BRAKES, BUT SOME MILES LATER, COMING UPON A CURVE, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW TO MAKE CURVE, NO BRAKES. SHE BOUGHT FLUID, AS FLU...

MY WIFE DRIVING, COME TO NARROW WITH APPROACHING CAR, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN WHERE SHE WOULD NOT HAVE TO PASS ON BRIDGE WITH OTHER CAR, HER CAR SLOWED, NOTHING SEEM WRONG WITH BRAKES, BUT SOME MILES LATER, COMING UPON A CURVE, HIT BRAKES TO SLOW TO MAKE CURVE, NO BRAKES. SHE BOUGHT FLUID, AS FLU...

DEALER (BOB SIGHT FORD) TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD AND MERCURY AND THAT FORD HAS RE-DESIGNED THE FRONT-END COMPONENTS. THIS REPAIR COST ME $966. FORD HAS STILL NOT OFFERED A RECALL DESPITE MANY FAILURES OF THESE PARTS.

DEALER (BOB SIGHT FORD) TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD AND MERCURY AND THAT FORD HAS RE-DESIGNED THE FRONT-END COMPONENTS. THIS REPAIR COST ME $966. FORD HAS STILL NOT OFFERED A RECALL DESPITE MANY FAILURES OF THESE PARTS.

DEALER (BOB SIGHT FORD) TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD AND MERCURY AND THAT FORD HAS RE-DESIGNED THE FRONT-END COMPONENTS. THIS REPAIR COST ME $966. FORD HAS STILL NOT OFFERED A RECALL DESPITE MANY FAILURES OF THESE PARTS.

DEALER (BOB SIGHT FORD) TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD AND MERCURY AND THAT FORD HAS RE-DESIGNED THE FRONT-END COMPONENTS. THIS REPAIR COST ME $966. FORD HAS STILL NOT OFFERED A RECALL DESPITE MANY FAILURES OF THESE PARTS.

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40/50 MPH VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND SMOKING BECAUSE OF A CRACK IN THE INTAKE VALVE WHICH CAUSED ANTI FREEZE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. THIS WAS FOUND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40/50 MPH VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND SMOKING BECAUSE OF A CRACK IN THE INTAKE VALVE WHICH CAUSED ANTI FREEZE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. THIS WAS FOUND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY CHATTER. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY CHATTER. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

AFTER CHANGING GEAR FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, HIT A CURB, AND WAS HEADING TOWARD A BUILDING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER VEHICLE OUT OF ITS PATH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER . DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND...

AFTER CHANGING GEAR FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, HIT A CURB, AND WAS HEADING TOWARD A BUILDING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER VEHICLE OUT OF ITS PATH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER . DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND...

KEYLESS ENTERY SYSTEM FAILED. YH

KEYLESS ENTERY SYSTEM FAILED. YH

A LOUD CLUNCKING NOISE WILL OCCUR WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. *AK

A LOUD CLUNCKING NOISE WILL OCCUR WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. *AK

CONSUMER'S BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. WARRANTY EXPIRED, CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO COVER THE COST. *AK *ML

CONSUMER'S BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. WARRANTY EXPIRED, CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO COVER THE COST. *AK *ML

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING CHEMICALS TO LEAK OUT. THE CHEMICHALS INJURED AND BURNED THE DRIVER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING CHEMICALS TO LEAK OUT. THE CHEMICHALS INJURED AND BURNED THE DRIVER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MAIN STREET TRAVELING 10MPH, TRAFFIC WAS SLOWING DOWN UP AHEAD. WENT OVER A HUMP IN ROAD, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL WOULD JUST SPIN. LOST CONTROL, AND WENT OFF TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER LOCATED THE PROBLEM, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN C...

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MAIN STREET TRAVELING 10MPH, TRAFFIC WAS SLOWING DOWN UP AHEAD. WENT OVER A HUMP IN ROAD, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL WOULD JUST SPIN. LOST CONTROL, AND WENT OFF TO THE SIDE OF ROAD. TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER LOCATED THE PROBLEM, AND REPLACED STEERING COLUMN C...

THE BRAKE LINE IS COVERED WITH RUBBER PROTECTOR, WHICH WAS CHAFFED BY THE VEHICLE AND RESULTED IN A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE FROM CHAFFING. *ET REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

THE BRAKE LINE IS COVERED WITH RUBBER PROTECTOR, WHICH WAS CHAFFED BY THE VEHICLE AND RESULTED IN A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE FROM CHAFFING. *ET REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE SEAL AT THE FUEL TANK FAILED AND CAUSED GASOLINE LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST, ETC. *AK

THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE SEAL AT THE FUEL TANK FAILED AND CAUSED GASOLINE LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST, ETC. *AK

EACH TIME THE PASENGER SIDE SUN VISOR IS PULLED DOWN THE FUSE #8 BLOWS OUT, THIS CAUSES LOSS OF POWER TO DIGITAL ELECTRONIC DASH PANEL, POWER DOOR LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, POWER MIRRORS, RADIO, AND CLOCK, DEALER TRIED USING HIGHER AMP FUSE BUT THAT ONE BLEW ALSO. *ET

THE VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AND CONSTANT STEERING PRESSURE TO THE RIGHT MUST BE MAINTAINED, DEARLER HAS ROTATED THE TIRES AND REBUILT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE IRREPAIRABLE. *ET

THE VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AND CONSTANT STEERING PRESSURE TO THE RIGHT MUST BE MAINTAINED, DEARLER HAS ROTATED THE TIRES AND REBUILT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE IRREPAIRABLE. *ET

EACH TIME THE PASENGER SIDE SUN VISOR IS PULLED DOWN THE FUSE #8 BLOWS OUT, THIS CAUSES LOSS OF POWER TO DIGITAL ELECTRONIC DASH PANEL, POWER DOOR LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, POWER MIRRORS, RADIO, AND CLOCK, DEALER TRIED USING HIGHER AMP FUSE BUT THAT ONE BLEW ALSO. *ET

THE VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AND CONSTANT STEERING PRESSURE TO THE RIGHT MUST BE MAINTAINED, DEARLER HAS ROTATED THE TIRES AND REBUILT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE IRREPAIRABLE. *ET

THE VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AND CONSTANT STEERING PRESSURE TO THE RIGHT MUST BE MAINTAINED, DEARLER HAS ROTATED THE TIRES AND REBUILT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE IRREPAIRABLE. *ET

THE LOW DIMMER LIGHT IS TOO DIM, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. THE OCCUPANT HAD TO REPLACE THE BULB IN ORDER TO SEE. MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT SAID IT WAS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HEADLIGHTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

THE LOW DIMMER LIGHT IS TOO DIM, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. THE OCCUPANT HAD TO REPLACE THE BULB IN ORDER TO SEE. MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT SAID IT WAS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HEADLIGHTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD SPLIT OPEN AT FRONT SEAM, SPEWED HOT ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE PART AT NO CHARGE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE DOING NO CHARGE REPLACEMENTS ON FORD CROWN VICTORIAS AND SOME MUSTANGS(POLICE PACKAGES). THE ...

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD SPLIT OPEN AT FRONT SEAM, SPEWED HOT ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE PART AT NO CHARGE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE DOING NO CHARGE REPLACEMENTS ON FORD CROWN VICTORIAS AND SOME MUSTANGS(POLICE PACKAGES). THE ...

ELECTRICAL LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

ELECTRICAL LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

EXCESSIVE ROAD SHOCK FELT IN STEERING SINCE CAR WAS NEW. 2 DEALERS SAID NOT A PROBLEM BUT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE WITH AGE OF CAR. ALSO WHEEL SKIP ON MODERATELY BUMPY ROADS IE ASPHALT STRIPS IN PAVEMENT. *AK

EXCESSIVE ROAD SHOCK FELT IN STEERING SINCE CAR WAS NEW. 2 DEALERS SAID NOT A PROBLEM BUT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE WITH AGE OF CAR. ALSO WHEEL SKIP ON MODERATELY BUMPY ROADS IE ASPHALT STRIPS IN PAVEMENT. *AK

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK ,BUT THE OTHER 3 DO. 2 BACK ONES LOCK AND KEEP GETTING TIGHTER WITH EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD. *AK

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK ,BUT THE OTHER 3 DO. 2 BACK ONES LOCK AND KEEP GETTING TIGHTER WITH EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD. *AK

COMPUTER HAS TO BE 'REFLASHED' EVERY 20,000 MILES APPROXIMATELY BECAUSE OF LOST DATA CONTROLLING ENGINE TIMING AND OPTIMUM AUTOMATIC SHIFT PERFORMANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY ENGINE FAILURE.

COMPUTER HAS TO BE 'REFLASHED' EVERY 20,000 MILES APPROXIMATELY BECAUSE OF LOST DATA CONTROLLING ENGINE TIMING AND OPTIMUM AUTOMATIC SHIFT PERFORMANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY ENGINE FAILURE.

LOW BEAMS TOO DIM TO DRIVE!! MUST USE HIGH BEAMS TO DRIVE SAFELY. WORST LIGHTING IN ANY CAR DRIVEN IN 40 YEARS

LOW BEAMS TOO DIM TO DRIVE!! MUST USE HIGH BEAMS TO DRIVE SAFELY. WORST LIGHTING IN ANY CAR DRIVEN IN 40 YEARS

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING IT TO HIT A BUILDING WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. *YC

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING IT TO HIT A BUILDING WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. *YC

AIR CONDITIONER FAN AND BELT.

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT. LIGHTS WERE BLINKING ON AND OFF FOR THREE DAYS.

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT. LIGHTS WERE BLINKING ON AND OFF FOR THREE DAYS.

AIR CONDITIONER FAN AND BELT.

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT. LIGHTS WERE BLINKING ON AND OFF FOR THREE DAYS.

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT. LIGHTS WERE BLINKING ON AND OFF FOR THREE DAYS.

POOR DESIGN: RIGID, FRAME MOUNTED BRAKE LINE WAS IN CONTACT WITH UPPER AUTOMOBILE BODY. BRAKE LINE CRACKED DUE TO UPPER BODY MOVEMENT, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHILE DRIVING. REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

POOR DESIGN: RIGID, FRAME MOUNTED BRAKE LINE WAS IN CONTACT WITH UPPER AUTOMOBILE BODY. BRAKE LINE CRACKED DUE TO UPPER BODY MOVEMENT, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WHILE DRIVING. REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH OR ABOVE FRONT END VIBRATES OR SHAKES, BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR ALSO MAKES A POPPING SOUND WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH OR ABOVE FRONT END VIBRATES OR SHAKES, BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR ALSO MAKES A POPPING SOUND WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND GOING OVER A BUMP OR MAKING A TURN, THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND GOING OVER A BUMP OR MAKING A TURN, THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK

POPPING NOISE IN LOWER FRONT RIGHT AREA OF CAR. PROBLEM W/ ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PARTS - CONTROL ARM AND ASSEMBLY REPLACED TWICE, STILL POPS. RIDING IN BROTHER'S 97 CROWN VIC. HE HAD SAME POPPING NOISE AND SAID HIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALL B/C OF IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FIND.

POPPING NOISE IN LOWER FRONT RIGHT AREA OF CAR. PROBLEM W/ ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PARTS - CONTROL ARM AND ASSEMBLY REPLACED TWICE, STILL POPS. RIDING IN BROTHER'S 97 CROWN VIC. HE HAD SAME POPPING NOISE AND SAID HIS VEHICLE HAD A RECALL B/C OF IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FIND.

WHEN APPROACHING A TURNING INTERSECTION, ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT, I ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE LIGHTPOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. I SUFFERED MULTIPLE FRACTURES (I.E. CERVICAL/7 RIBS/PELVIS/RIGHT FEMUR/RIGHT TIBIA/RIGHT FIBULAR/RIGHT ANKLE. LEFT ANKLE WAS VIRTUALLY DESTROYED ("IN A MILLION ...

WHEN APPROACHING A TURNING INTERSECTION, ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT, I ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE LIGHTPOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. I SUFFERED MULTIPLE FRACTURES (I.E. CERVICAL/7 RIBS/PELVIS/RIGHT FEMUR/RIGHT TIBIA/RIGHT FIBULAR/RIGHT ANKLE. LEFT ANKLE WAS VIRTUALLY DESTROYED ("IN A MILLION ...

WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 60MPH STEERING BECOMES MORE UNCONTROLABLE. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE JUMPS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER SAYS IT'S A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 60MPH STEERING BECOMES MORE UNCONTROLABLE. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE JUMPS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER SAYS IT'S A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH DOOR HINGES. HINGES ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD VEHICLE OPEN. EVEN DURING FLAT INCLINES, THE DOORS FAIL TO REMAIN AJAR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH DOOR HINGES. HINGES ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD VEHICLE OPEN. EVEN DURING FLAT INCLINES, THE DOORS FAIL TO REMAIN AJAR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VIBRATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACED DUE TO VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL PER SERVICE BULLETIN.

STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO HOT LINE NOTICE, CAUSING VIBRATION.

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VIBRATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACED DUE TO VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL PER SERVICE BULLETIN.

STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO HOT LINE NOTICE, CAUSING VIBRATION.

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

BRAKES FAILED. *YC

NUMERICAL CODED DOOR LOCK FAILED. MJS

POWER WINDOW FAILED. MJS

SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED. NLM

WATER PUMP FAILED. NLM

FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE. *YC

BACK UP LIGHT BULB FAILED. YH

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. *YC

BRAKES REPAIRED AT 13000 MILES, DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

BRAKES FAILED. *YC

NUMERICAL CODED DOOR LOCK FAILED. MJS

POWER WINDOW FAILED. MJS

SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED. NLM

WATER PUMP FAILED. NLM

FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE. *YC

BACK UP LIGHT BULB FAILED. YH

TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED. *YC

BRAKES REPAIRED AT 13000 MILES, DUE TO FAILURE. *YC

CONSUMER SAYS THAT SOMETHING UNDER THE VEHICLE HAS RUBBED THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE THAT GOES TO THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

CONSUMER SAYS THAT SOMETHING UNDER THE VEHICLE HAS RUBBED THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE THAT GOES TO THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE APPLIES TOO MUCH PRESSURE TO CONSUMER'S SHOULDER, CAUSING PAINS IN THE UPPER LEFT SHOULDER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE APPLIES TOO MUCH PRESSURE TO CONSUMER'S SHOULDER, CAUSING PAINS IN THE UPPER LEFT SHOULDER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

MY PROBLEMS BEGAN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. THE ABS AND THE POWER LOSS, I CONSIDER TO BE LIFE THREATENING. THE POWER LOSSES OCCURRED DURING RUSH HOUR, AFTER DARK AND WHILE DRIVING ALONE. CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT I AM FEMALE, I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A TWO-FOLD DANGER. FORD HAS OFFERED TO ...

MY PROBLEMS BEGAN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. THE ABS AND THE POWER LOSS, I CONSIDER TO BE LIFE THREATENING. THE POWER LOSSES OCCURRED DURING RUSH HOUR, AFTER DARK AND WHILE DRIVING ALONE. CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT I AM FEMALE, I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A TWO-FOLD DANGER. FORD HAS OFFERED TO ...

MY PROBLEMS BEGAN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. THE ABS AND THE POWER LOSS, I CONSIDER TO BE LIFE THREATENING. THE POWER LOSSES OCCURRED DURING RUSH HOUR, AFTER DARK AND WHILE DRIVING ALONE. CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT I AM FEMALE, I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A TWO-FOLD DANGER. FORD HAS OFFERED TO ...

MY PROBLEMS BEGAN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. THE ABS AND THE POWER LOSS, I CONSIDER TO BE LIFE THREATENING. THE POWER LOSSES OCCURRED DURING RUSH HOUR, AFTER DARK AND WHILE DRIVING ALONE. CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT I AM FEMALE, I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A TWO-FOLD DANGER. FORD HAS OFFERED TO ...

MY PROBLEMS BEGAN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. THE ABS AND THE POWER LOSS, I CONSIDER TO BE LIFE THREATENING. THE POWER LOSSES OCCURRED DURING RUSH HOUR, AFTER DARK AND WHILE DRIVING ALONE. CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT I AM FEMALE, I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A TWO-FOLD DANGER. FORD HAS OFFERED TO ...

MY PROBLEMS BEGAN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. THE ABS AND THE POWER LOSS, I CONSIDER TO BE LIFE THREATENING. THE POWER LOSSES OCCURRED DURING RUSH HOUR, AFTER DARK AND WHILE DRIVING ALONE. CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT I AM FEMALE, I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A TWO-FOLD DANGER. FORD HAS OFFERED TO ...

WHILE IN THE VEHICLE CAN'T SIT DOWN ON THE SEAT CORRECTLY. THE SEAT BELTS ARE BUILT INCORRECTLY IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALER, AND THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO FIX THE SEAT BELTS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE LOUSY DESIGN OF BRINGING THE SEAT BELT UP THROU...

WHILE IN THE VEHICLE CAN'T SIT DOWN ON THE SEAT CORRECTLY. THE SEAT BELTS ARE BUILT INCORRECTLY IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALER, AND THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO FIX THE SEAT BELTS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE LOUSY DESIGN OF BRINGING THE SEAT BELT UP THROU...

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKING PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/CALIPERS. PROBLEM IS REOCCURIRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKING PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS/CALIPERS. PROBLEM IS REOCCURIRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING COLUMN BECOME EXTREMELY HOT . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING COLUMN BECOME EXTREMELY HOT . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING COLUMN BECOME EXTREMELY HOT . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING COLUMN BECOME EXTREMELY HOT . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AND JUMPS OVER ROAD WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR MANHOLE.

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS.

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY AND JUMPS OVER ROAD WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR MANHOLE.

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS.

UNLOCKING THE DOOR WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE P0ROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

UNLOCKING THE DOOR WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE P0ROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING VIBRATION IN STEERING COLUMN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING VIBRATION IN STEERING COLUMN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

POOR SUSPENSION, CAUSING INSTABILITY.

POOR SUSPENSION, CAUSING INSTABILITY.

REAR SPRING/SHOCK FAILED CAUSING TIRE TO HIT AGAINST FENDER WELL.

LOW BEAM LIGHTS DO NOT ALUMINATE SUFFICIENTLY.

REAR SPRING/SHOCK FAILED CAUSING TIRE TO HIT AGAINST FENDER WELL.

LOW BEAM LIGHTS DO NOT ALUMINATE SUFFICIENTLY.

ENGINE FIRE AFTER SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR FOUR HOURS. REFERENCED IN EA02-025

ENGINE FIRE AFTER SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR FOUR HOURS. REFERENCED IN EA02-025

WHEN OPERATING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OR OVER, , PREPARING TO STOP , BRAKES WILL BEGIN TO VIBRATE, HEAVIER VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING AT A FASTER SPEED. *AK

WHEN OPERATING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OR OVER, , PREPARING TO STOP , BRAKES WILL BEGIN TO VIBRATE, HEAVIER VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING AT A FASTER SPEED. *AK

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, ESPECIALLY IN FOG OR RAIN.

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, ESPECIALLY IN FOG OR RAIN.

LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO DESIGN.

LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO DESIGN.

CONTROLS FOR HEAD LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS ARE LOCATED ON THE SAME KNOB, DESIGN CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH ACCIDENTAL TURN OFF/ON OF HEAD LIGHTS.

CONTROLS FOR HEAD LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS ARE LOCATED ON THE SAME KNOB, DESIGN CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH ACCIDENTAL TURN OFF/ON OF HEAD LIGHTS.

WIND NOISE ON FRONT DOORS.

WIND NOISE ON FRONT DOORS.

ELECTRONC INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IS TOO LOW ON THE WINDSHIELD, MAKING VISION INTO A BLIND SPOT EVEN AFTER ADJUSTING SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. **AK

ELECTRONC INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR IS TOO LOW ON THE WINDSHIELD, MAKING VISION INTO A BLIND SPOT EVEN AFTER ADJUSTING SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. **AK

STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

DRIVE BELT FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

DRIVE BELT FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH AND SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD NOSIE,LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED . DRIVE BELT WAS ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT WAS A DEFECTIVE DRIVE BELT. *AK

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH AND SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD NOSIE,LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED . DRIVE BELT WAS ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT WAS A DEFECTIVE DRIVE BELT. *AK

DUE TO DESIGN AND THE SPACE FROM THE GAS PEDAL TOTHE BRAKE PEDAL, THE OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN AN MINOR ACCIDENT . MANFACTURER CONTACTED; HE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

DUE TO DESIGN AND THE SPACE FROM THE GAS PEDAL TOTHE BRAKE PEDAL, THE OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN AN MINOR ACCIDENT . MANFACTURER CONTACTED; HE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

FRONT END NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED, CAUSING CONSTANT STEERING ADJUSTMENTS.

FRONT END NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED, CAUSING CONSTANT STEERING ADJUSTMENTS.

STEERING DURING CROSS WINDS CAUSES VEHICLE TO WANDER, DOES NOT STAY IN LANE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

STEERING DURING CROSS WINDS CAUSES VEHICLE TO WANDER, DOES NOT STAY IN LANE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

INSTRUMENT TRIM PANEL WAS KNOCKED LOOSE BY AIRBAG, CAUSING INJURY.

INSTRUMENT TRIM PANEL WAS KNOCKED LOOSE BY AIRBAG, CAUSING INJURY.

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT THERE IS A NOISE (LIKE RUBBING AGAINST SOMETHING ) AND VIBRATION IN THE CAR , TOOK TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT THERE IS A NOISE (LIKE RUBBING AGAINST SOMETHING ) AND VIBRATION IN THE CAR , TOOK TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS. *AK

SPARE TIRE IN INADEQUATE IN SIZE AND COMPATIBILITY FOR VEHICLE.

SPARE TIRE IN INADEQUATE IN SIZE AND COMPATIBILITY FOR VEHICLE.