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15E082000 Oct 6, 2015 STEERING

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-...

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Jan 26, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated he noticed coolant fluid on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact started the vehicle and noticed that the high engine temperate warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted but was not able to diagnose the vehicle...

Jan 26, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated he noticed coolant fluid on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact started the vehicle and noticed that the high engine temperate warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted but was not able to diagnose the vehicle...

Dec 3, 2022 Steering

When driving the steering will feel loose and the car sway left and right but the steering wheel isn't moving. Feels like the front wheels are going to all of a sudden shoot left or right and loose control.. I had a 2001 crown Victoria and there was a recall on the steering shaft and I got that fixe...

Dec 3, 2022 Electrical System

When driving the steering will feel loose and the car sway left and right but the steering wheel isn't moving. Feels like the front wheels are going to all of a sudden shoot left or right and loose control.. I had a 2001 crown Victoria and there was a recall on the steering shaft and I got that fixe...

Dec 3, 2022 Steering

When driving the steering will feel loose and the car sway left and right but the steering wheel isn't moving. Feels like the front wheels are going to all of a sudden shoot left or right and loose control.. I had a 2001 crown Victoria and there was a recall on the steering shaft and I got that fixe...

Dec 3, 2022 Electrical System

When driving the steering will feel loose and the car sway left and right but the steering wheel isn't moving. Feels like the front wheels are going to all of a sudden shoot left or right and loose control.. I had a 2001 crown Victoria and there was a recall on the steering shaft and I got that fixe...

Aug 15, 2022 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front seat belt was inadvertently unlatched. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fai...

Aug 15, 2022 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front seat belt was inadvertently unlatched. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fai...

Jan 27, 2022 Air Bags 98,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an electrical glitch on the instrument cluster. Additionally, the battery was drained. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with a code reader and retrieved DTC - B1...

Jan 27, 2022 Air Bags 98,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an electrical glitch on the instrument cluster. Additionally, the battery was drained. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with a code reader and retrieved DTC - B1...

Jan 18, 2022 Engine

PLEASE NOTE: This complaint/issue pertains to many nearly identical plastic intake manifolds sold as OEM, new or replacements for cars made in the last ten years- Dangerous perhaps fatal fires are likely not getting reported due to the nature of the cause. My car has a plastic manifold. When a fuel...

Jan 18, 2022 Engine

PLEASE NOTE: This complaint/issue pertains to many nearly identical plastic intake manifolds sold as OEM, new or replacements for cars made in the last ten years- Dangerous perhaps fatal fires are likely not getting reported due to the nature of the cause. My car has a plastic manifold. When a fuel...

Mar 9, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO LIFT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH HIS FOOT IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED ...

Mar 9, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO LIFT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH HIS FOOT IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED ...

Aug 26, 2020 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

TTHE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASES. IT CLICKS INTO PLACE BUT LET'S GO AFTER VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Aug 26, 2020 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

TTHE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASES. IT CLICKS INTO PLACE BUT LET'S GO AFTER VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Aug 9, 2020 Exterior Lighting 116,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF DASH, TAIL, INSTRUMENT AND SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THEN KILLED MY BATTERY

Aug 9, 2020 Exterior Lighting 116,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF DASH, TAIL, INSTRUMENT AND SIGNAL LIGHTS AND THEN KILLED MY BATTERY

Jul 10, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 200,000 mi

A LOT HAVE HAPPENED STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM IT WANT CRANK NOW

Jul 10, 2020 Engine 200,000 mi

A LOT HAVE HAPPENED STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM IT WANT CRANK NOW

Jul 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 200,000 mi

A LOT HAVE HAPPENED STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM IT WANT CRANK NOW

Jul 10, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 200,000 mi

A LOT HAVE HAPPENED STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM IT WANT CRANK NOW

Jul 10, 2020 Engine 200,000 mi

A LOT HAVE HAPPENED STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM IT WANT CRANK NOW

Jul 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 200,000 mi

A LOT HAVE HAPPENED STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM IT WANT CRANK NOW

Jan 23, 2020 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS ABLE REACTIVATE THE LCM; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTEN...

Jan 23, 2020 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS ABLE REACTIVATE THE LCM; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTEN...

Dec 26, 2019 Steering 152,486 mi

I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM MULTIPLE YEARS OF MODELS. IT TOOK ONLY MINIMAL EFFORT TO FIND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS I DO WITH CARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL REGARDING THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BEING HAZARDOUS AND ULTIMATELY...

Dec 26, 2019 Wheels 152,486 mi

I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM MULTIPLE YEARS OF MODELS. IT TOOK ONLY MINIMAL EFFORT TO FIND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS I DO WITH CARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL REGARDING THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BEING HAZARDOUS AND ULTIMATELY...

Dec 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other 152,486 mi

I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM MULTIPLE YEARS OF MODELS. IT TOOK ONLY MINIMAL EFFORT TO FIND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS I DO WITH CARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL REGARDING THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BEING HAZARDOUS AND ULTIMATELY...

Dec 26, 2019 Steering 152,486 mi

I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM MULTIPLE YEARS OF MODELS. IT TOOK ONLY MINIMAL EFFORT TO FIND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS I DO WITH CARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL REGARDING THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BEING HAZARDOUS AND ULTIMATELY...

Dec 26, 2019 Wheels 152,486 mi

I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM MULTIPLE YEARS OF MODELS. IT TOOK ONLY MINIMAL EFFORT TO FIND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS I DO WITH CARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL REGARDING THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BEING HAZARDOUS AND ULTIMATELY...

Dec 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other 152,486 mi

I BELIEVE THERE IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE WITH MANY OF THE FORD MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS FROM MULTIPLE YEARS OF MODELS. IT TOOK ONLY MINIMAL EFFORT TO FIND THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AS I DO WITH CARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL REGARDING THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BEING HAZARDOUS AND ULTIMATELY...

Nov 19, 2019 Engine 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE ONTO THE COIL PACK ON CYLINDER NUMBER EIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER WARRANTY THAT WAS PLACED ON THESE VEHICLES REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH...

Nov 19, 2019 Engine 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE ONTO THE COIL PACK ON CYLINDER NUMBER EIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER WARRANTY THAT WAS PLACED ON THESE VEHICLES REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH...

Oct 30, 2019 Seat Belts 64,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT ANY UNDUE INFLUENCE OR STRAIN. THE PREVIOUS OWNER INFORMED ME OF THE SAME PROBLEM THAT GOES BACL TO WHEN THEY PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2003(?).

Oct 30, 2019 Seat Belts 64,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DISENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT ANY UNDUE INFLUENCE OR STRAIN. THE PREVIOUS OWNER INFORMED ME OF THE SAME PROBLEM THAT GOES BACL TO WHEN THEY PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2003(?).

Sep 30, 2019 Exterior Lighting Crash 138,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN HWY 12 AT NIGHT SEPTEMBER 26 2019 AND ALL I REMEMBERED WAS MY LIGHTS SHUTTING OFF DUE TO LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WHICH I LEARNED AFTER THE FACT DIDNT HAVE MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT DID HIT SMALL DITCH AND BENT UP MY BUMPER

Sep 30, 2019 Exterior Lighting Crash 138,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN HWY 12 AT NIGHT SEPTEMBER 26 2019 AND ALL I REMEMBERED WAS MY LIGHTS SHUTTING OFF DUE TO LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WHICH I LEARNED AFTER THE FACT DIDNT HAVE MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT DID HIT SMALL DITCH AND BENT UP MY BUMPER

Dec 12, 2018 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER FOR A SEAT BELT AND PASSED THE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT REPORTED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE UNLATCHING WHILE HE WAS DRIVING. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION LIN...

Dec 12, 2018 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER FOR A SEAT BELT AND PASSED THE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT REPORTED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE UNLATCHING WHILE HE WAS DRIVING. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION LIN...

Dec 3, 2018 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS DAMAGED. WHEN TURNING, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHERE THE CONTACT STEERED. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND SWAYED FROM ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO THE OTHER....

Dec 3, 2018 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS DAMAGED. WHEN TURNING, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHERE THE CONTACT STEERED. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND SWAYED FROM ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO THE OTHER....

Dec 3, 2018 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS DAMAGED. WHEN TURNING, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHERE THE CONTACT STEERED. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND SWAYED FROM ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO THE OTHER....

Dec 3, 2018 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS DAMAGED. WHEN TURNING, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHERE THE CONTACT STEERED. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND SWAYED FROM ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO THE OTHER....

Sep 7, 2018 Engine 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MALOUF FORD LINCOLN, INC (2210 US-1, NORTH BRUNSWICK...

Sep 7, 2018 Engine 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MALOUF FORD LINCOLN, INC (2210 US-1, NORTH BRUNSWICK...

Feb 10, 2018 Seat Belts 79,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS RELEASE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID THE SPRING IN THE SEAT BELT HOLDER IS FAILING. IT ISN'T VERY UNSETTLING TO BE DRIVING THE CAR AND THE SEATBELT RELEASES FOR NO REASON. IT COULD BE RELATED TO THE 2000 SEATBELT RECALL. WE JU...

Feb 10, 2018 Seat Belts 79,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS RELEASE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID THE SPRING IN THE SEAT BELT HOLDER IS FAILING. IT ISN'T VERY UNSETTLING TO BE DRIVING THE CAR AND THE SEATBELT RELEASES FOR NO REASON. IT COULD BE RELATED TO THE 2000 SEATBELT RECALL. WE JU...

Jan 24, 2018 Steering 109,598 mi

WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED MY VEHICLE WAS MOVING, I WAS TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN DECREASING MY SPEED FROM 35 MILES AN HOUR TO TAKE A PROPER RIGHT HAND TURN. MIDWAY THROUGH MY TURN MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND I ALMOST HIT THE ISLAND THAT WAS AT THE INTERSECTION. MY TWO STEP CHILDREN OF 7 YEARS OLD AND ...

Jan 24, 2018 Steering 109,598 mi

WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED MY VEHICLE WAS MOVING, I WAS TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN DECREASING MY SPEED FROM 35 MILES AN HOUR TO TAKE A PROPER RIGHT HAND TURN. MIDWAY THROUGH MY TURN MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND I ALMOST HIT THE ISLAND THAT WAS AT THE INTERSECTION. MY TWO STEP CHILDREN OF 7 YEARS OLD AND ...

Nov 23, 2017 Structure

TAKATA RECALL...MY PAINT IS CHIPPING ALL OVER THE PLACE WHATEVER THE COMPANY PAINTED MY CAR WITH WAS BAD...

Nov 23, 2017 Structure

TAKATA RECALL...MY PAINT IS CHIPPING ALL OVER THE PLACE WHATEVER THE COMPANY PAINTED MY CAR WITH WAS BAD...

Aug 2, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT NEITHER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE WERE SUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT WA...

Aug 2, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TRIED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT NEITHER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE WERE SUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT WA...

Aug 1, 2017 Engine 110,000 mi

THE 1996-2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH A 100% PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IS KNOWN FOR ENGINE OVERHEATING, EVEN WITH NORMAL USE, AND A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE FRONT OF THE MANIFOLD. THIS WILL OFTEN TRIGGER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND LOW ENGINE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT. THE ENGINE COOLANT LEAK IS FROM A...

Aug 1, 2017 Engine 110,000 mi

THE 1996-2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS WITH A 100% PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD IS KNOWN FOR ENGINE OVERHEATING, EVEN WITH NORMAL USE, AND A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE FRONT OF THE MANIFOLD. THIS WILL OFTEN TRIGGER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND LOW ENGINE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT. THE ENGINE COOLANT LEAK IS FROM A...

May 10, 2017 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

SEVERAL TIMES EACH TIME I DRIVE THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL COME UNDONE

May 10, 2017 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

SEVERAL TIMES EACH TIME I DRIVE THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL COME UNDONE

Mar 23, 2017 Electrical System 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ DISPLAY A HIGH NUMBER THEN WITHOUT WARNING DISPLAY "0", THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNING OFF...

Mar 23, 2017 Exterior Lighting 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ DISPLAY A HIGH NUMBER THEN WITHOUT WARNING DISPLAY "0", THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNING OFF...

Mar 23, 2017 Electrical System 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ DISPLAY A HIGH NUMBER THEN WITHOUT WARNING DISPLAY "0", THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNING OFF...

Mar 23, 2017 Exterior Lighting 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER WOULD READ DISPLAY A HIGH NUMBER THEN WITHOUT WARNING DISPLAY "0", THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNING OFF...

Dec 10, 2016 Steering

HEADLIGHT PROBLEM GOING ON AND OFF. AND THE STEERING SEEMS OFF. I NEED YOUR HELP FIXING THIS PROBLEM. THIS ISN'T GOOD. I LOVE MERCURY FORD. BUT I'VE TRIED CONTACTING THEM AND NO RESPONSE YET.

Dec 10, 2016 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT PROBLEM GOING ON AND OFF. AND THE STEERING SEEMS OFF. I NEED YOUR HELP FIXING THIS PROBLEM. THIS ISN'T GOOD. I LOVE MERCURY FORD. BUT I'VE TRIED CONTACTING THEM AND NO RESPONSE YET.

Dec 10, 2016 Steering

HEADLIGHT PROBLEM GOING ON AND OFF. AND THE STEERING SEEMS OFF. I NEED YOUR HELP FIXING THIS PROBLEM. THIS ISN'T GOOD. I LOVE MERCURY FORD. BUT I'VE TRIED CONTACTING THEM AND NO RESPONSE YET.

Dec 10, 2016 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT PROBLEM GOING ON AND OFF. AND THE STEERING SEEMS OFF. I NEED YOUR HELP FIXING THIS PROBLEM. THIS ISN'T GOOD. I LOVE MERCURY FORD. BUT I'VE TRIED CONTACTING THEM AND NO RESPONSE YET.

Nov 28, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Nov 28, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Oct 2, 2016 Exterior Lighting

PUT ON DIM AND LIGHTS WONT COME ON AT ALL, SO I CAN NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT. BREAKS LIGHTS, SIGNALS, EMERGENCY LIGHT, DASH BOARD WORKS ONLY WHEN I TURN ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS , . HAD BULBS AND MODULAR REPLACED STILL NO LIGHTS. THIS STARTED DRIVING AT NIGHT ON STREET SO HAPPENED TO BE CLOSE TO HOME.

Oct 2, 2016 Exterior Lighting

PUT ON DIM AND LIGHTS WONT COME ON AT ALL, SO I CAN NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT. BREAKS LIGHTS, SIGNALS, EMERGENCY LIGHT, DASH BOARD WORKS ONLY WHEN I TURN ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS , . HAD BULBS AND MODULAR REPLACED STILL NO LIGHTS. THIS STARTED DRIVING AT NIGHT ON STREET SO HAPPENED TO BE CLOSE TO HOME.

Jan 27, 2016 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS HEARD UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INS...

Jan 27, 2016 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS HEARD UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INS...

Dec 29, 2015 Electrical System 97,000 mi

1 PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY 2 SPEED CONTROL NOT WORKING 3 PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING IN LOW BEAM ONLY HIGH BEAM

Dec 29, 2015 Seat Belts 97,000 mi

1 PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY 2 SPEED CONTROL NOT WORKING 3 PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING IN LOW BEAM ONLY HIGH BEAM

Dec 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

1 PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY 2 SPEED CONTROL NOT WORKING 3 PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING IN LOW BEAM ONLY HIGH BEAM

Dec 29, 2015 Electrical System 97,000 mi

1 PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY 2 SPEED CONTROL NOT WORKING 3 PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING IN LOW BEAM ONLY HIGH BEAM

Dec 29, 2015 Seat Belts 97,000 mi

1 PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY 2 SPEED CONTROL NOT WORKING 3 PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING IN LOW BEAM ONLY HIGH BEAM

Dec 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 97,000 mi

1 PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY 2 SPEED CONTROL NOT WORKING 3 PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING IN LOW BEAM ONLY HIGH BEAM

Nov 30, 2015 Exterior Lighting 96,321 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR WARNING AND SIGNAL LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHT CONTR...

Nov 30, 2015 Exterior Lighting 96,321 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR WARNING AND SIGNAL LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHT CONTR...

Nov 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 218,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CA...

Nov 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 218,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CA...

Sep 17, 2015 Engine 136,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING AND THE ABS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE...

Sep 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 136,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING AND THE ABS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE...

Sep 17, 2015 Engine 136,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING AND THE ABS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE...

Sep 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 136,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING AND THE ABS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE...

Jul 24, 2015 Steering 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INTERMITTENTLY SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT...

Jul 24, 2015 Steering 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INTERMITTENTLY SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT...

Dec 19, 2014 Engine 1,300,000 mi

LEAKING COOLANT FROM THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD WANT'S $500.00+ FOR A NEW ONE. I CAN GET ONE FROM EBAY FOR $150.00. *TR

Dec 19, 2014 Engine 1,300,000 mi

LEAKING COOLANT FROM THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD WANT'S $500.00+ FOR A NEW ONE. I CAN GET ONE FROM EBAY FOR $150.00. *TR

Dec 18, 2014 Structure 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

Dec 18, 2014 Structure 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

Nov 14, 2014 Air Bags Crash 52,489 mi

VEHICLE PROCEEDING NORTH ON CITY STREET. COLLIDED WITH SIDE OF VEHICLE #2 WEST BOUND AT INTERSECTION. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. *TR

Nov 14, 2014 Structure Crash 52,489 mi

VEHICLE PROCEEDING NORTH ON CITY STREET. COLLIDED WITH SIDE OF VEHICLE #2 WEST BOUND AT INTERSECTION. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. *TR

Nov 14, 2014 Air Bags Crash 52,489 mi

VEHICLE PROCEEDING NORTH ON CITY STREET. COLLIDED WITH SIDE OF VEHICLE #2 WEST BOUND AT INTERSECTION. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. *TR

Nov 14, 2014 Structure Crash 52,489 mi

VEHICLE PROCEEDING NORTH ON CITY STREET. COLLIDED WITH SIDE OF VEHICLE #2 WEST BOUND AT INTERSECTION. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Power Train 168,914 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL SLIGHTLY WHEN THE GEAR WAS PLACED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PRIOR TO EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPRO...

Aug 11, 2014 Power Train 168,914 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL SLIGHTLY WHEN THE GEAR WAS PLACED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PRIOR TO EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPRO...

Apr 26, 2014 Air Bags Crash Fire 220,000 mi

CAR WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL CAUSING IT TO SPIN AND CRASH HEAD ON INTO HIGHWAY DIVIDER. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY RESULTING IN ADDITIONAL INJURIES!! *TR

Apr 26, 2014 Air Bags Crash Fire 220,000 mi

CAR WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL CAUSING IT TO SPIN AND CRASH HEAD ON INTO HIGHWAY DIVIDER. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY RESULTING IN ADDITIONAL INJURIES!! *TR

Nov 11, 2013 Seat Belts 133,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, SEAT BELT ON, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES ITSELF. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER. IN THE MEANTIME, I WENT ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY RECALLS OF THE GRAND MARQUIS. SURE ENOUGH, THERE IS ONE ON THE SEAT BELT. I CALLED FORD RIGHT AWAY, W...

Nov 11, 2013 Seat Belts 133,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, SEAT BELT ON, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES ITSELF. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER. IN THE MEANTIME, I WENT ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY RECALLS OF THE GRAND MARQUIS. SURE ENOUGH, THERE IS ONE ON THE SEAT BELT. I CALLED FORD RIGHT AWAY, W...

Jun 25, 2013 Electrical System 54,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SEVERAL MINUTES LATER. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Jun 25, 2013 Electrical System 54,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SEVERAL MINUTES LATER. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

May 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 163,284 mi

I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND THE CAR ALL OF A CERTAIN ACCELERATED TO A SPEED UP AND I IMMEDIATELY JUMP ON TO THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR AND IT CRASHED INTO THE BACK FENCE . I GOT OUT THE CAR TO CHECK AND SEE IF THE PEDAL HAD THE FLOOR MAT ON IT AND THEIR WAS NOTHING ON IT. *TR

May 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 163,284 mi

I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AND THE CAR ALL OF A CERTAIN ACCELERATED TO A SPEED UP AND I IMMEDIATELY JUMP ON TO THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR AND IT CRASHED INTO THE BACK FENCE . I GOT OUT THE CAR TO CHECK AND SEE IF THE PEDAL HAD THE FLOOR MAT ON IT AND THEIR WAS NOTHING ON IT. *TR

Jan 31, 2013 Air Bags Crash 82,700 mi

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN A GMC YUKON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. MY FATHER IN LAW HIT THE SIDE OF THE YUKON AND ONLY ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH WAS THE PASSANGER SIDE,MY FATHER IN LAW WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BC OF NO FEELING BELOW HIS WAIST AND THE PARAMEDICS WERE UNABLE TO STA...

Jan 31, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 82,700 mi

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN A GMC YUKON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. MY FATHER IN LAW HIT THE SIDE OF THE YUKON AND ONLY ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH WAS THE PASSANGER SIDE,MY FATHER IN LAW WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BC OF NO FEELING BELOW HIS WAIST AND THE PARAMEDICS WERE UNABLE TO STA...

Jan 31, 2013 Engine Crash 82,700 mi

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN A GMC YUKON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. MY FATHER IN LAW HIT THE SIDE OF THE YUKON AND ONLY ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH WAS THE PASSANGER SIDE,MY FATHER IN LAW WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BC OF NO FEELING BELOW HIS WAIST AND THE PARAMEDICS WERE UNABLE TO STA...

Jan 31, 2013 Air Bags Crash 82,700 mi

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN A GMC YUKON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. MY FATHER IN LAW HIT THE SIDE OF THE YUKON AND ONLY ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH WAS THE PASSANGER SIDE,MY FATHER IN LAW WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BC OF NO FEELING BELOW HIS WAIST AND THE PARAMEDICS WERE UNABLE TO STA...

Jan 31, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 82,700 mi

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN A GMC YUKON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. MY FATHER IN LAW HIT THE SIDE OF THE YUKON AND ONLY ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH WAS THE PASSANGER SIDE,MY FATHER IN LAW WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BC OF NO FEELING BELOW HIS WAIST AND THE PARAMEDICS WERE UNABLE TO STA...

Jan 31, 2013 Engine Crash 82,700 mi

MY FATHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN A GMC YUKON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. MY FATHER IN LAW HIT THE SIDE OF THE YUKON AND ONLY ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHICH WAS THE PASSANGER SIDE,MY FATHER IN LAW WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BC OF NO FEELING BELOW HIS WAIST AND THE PARAMEDICS WERE UNABLE TO STA...

Aug 8, 2012 Seat Belts 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.

Aug 8, 2012 Seat Belts 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.

Apr 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 164,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE SOUNDED VERY LOUD AS IF THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AFTER CHECKING FOUND THAT THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE RIGHT SIDE ...

Apr 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 164,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE SOUNDED VERY LOUD AS IF THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AFTER CHECKING FOUND THAT THE REAR SPARK PLUG ON THE RIGHT SIDE ...

Jan 7, 2011 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA C...

Jan 7, 2011 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA C...

Jan 7, 2011 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA C...

Jan 7, 2011 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA C...

Oct 23, 2010 Seats 119,000 mi

FAILURE OF POWER SEAT RECLINER TO KEEP THE DRIVER SEAT BACK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. *TR

Oct 23, 2010 Seats 119,000 mi

FAILURE OF POWER SEAT RECLINER TO KEEP THE DRIVER SEAT BACK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. *TR

Sep 7, 2010 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT BELT DISENGAGED FROM THE BUCKLE. THE OWNER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE FOUND. FORD STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT REPAIR WOULD COST $270 AT THE OWNER...

Sep 7, 2010 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT BELT DISENGAGED FROM THE BUCKLE. THE OWNER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE FOUND. FORD STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT REPAIR WOULD COST $270 AT THE OWNER...

Jun 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER STATED FAULTY THERMOSTAT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT, PROBLEMS WERE ENCOUNTERED. THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING BOLTS WOULD NOT READILY UNSCREW. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IF MORE FORCE WAS EXERTED, THE PLASTIC-LIKE...

Jun 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. CONSUMER STATED FAULTY THERMOSTAT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT, PROBLEMS WERE ENCOUNTERED. THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING BOLTS WOULD NOT READILY UNSCREW. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IF MORE FORCE WAS EXERTED, THE PLASTIC-LIKE...

May 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting 41,712 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. THE LIGHTS WOULD ALSO REFLECT OFF OF THE PAVEMENT. WHEN APPROACHING ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE PASSING VEHICLES LIGHTS CAUSED A BLINDING EFFECT. THE DEALER ...

May 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting 41,712 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. THE LIGHTS WOULD ALSO REFLECT OFF OF THE PAVEMENT. WHEN APPROACHING ONCOMING TRAFFIC THE PASSING VEHICLES LIGHTS CAUSED A BLINDING EFFECT. THE DEALER ...

Apr 13, 2010 Electrical System 72,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF BY THEMSELVES ON A DARK RURAL ROAD. IF I HADN'T JAMMED ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE EATEN THE RAILING OR WORSE. TURNS OUT THE (LCM) LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE, IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE, IT SEEMS THAT MANY CARS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE, EVEN MY LO...

Apr 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 72,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF BY THEMSELVES ON A DARK RURAL ROAD. IF I HADN'T JAMMED ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE EATEN THE RAILING OR WORSE. TURNS OUT THE (LCM) LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE, IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE, IT SEEMS THAT MANY CARS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE, EVEN MY LO...

Apr 13, 2010 Interior Lighting 72,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF BY THEMSELVES ON A DARK RURAL ROAD. IF I HADN'T JAMMED ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE EATEN THE RAILING OR WORSE. TURNS OUT THE (LCM) LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE, IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE, IT SEEMS THAT MANY CARS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE, EVEN MY LO...

Apr 13, 2010 Electrical System 72,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF BY THEMSELVES ON A DARK RURAL ROAD. IF I HADN'T JAMMED ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE EATEN THE RAILING OR WORSE. TURNS OUT THE (LCM) LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE, IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE, IT SEEMS THAT MANY CARS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE, EVEN MY LO...

Apr 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 72,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF BY THEMSELVES ON A DARK RURAL ROAD. IF I HADN'T JAMMED ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE EATEN THE RAILING OR WORSE. TURNS OUT THE (LCM) LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE, IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE, IT SEEMS THAT MANY CARS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE, EVEN MY LO...

Apr 13, 2010 Interior Lighting 72,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, MY LIGHTS TURNED OFF BY THEMSELVES ON A DARK RURAL ROAD. IF I HADN'T JAMMED ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HAVE EATEN THE RAILING OR WORSE. TURNS OUT THE (LCM) LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE, IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE, IT SEEMS THAT MANY CARS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE, EVEN MY LO...

Mar 1, 2010 Electrical System 149,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A 25 AMP FUSE WAS IN PLACE OF A 20 AMP FUSE AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP WORKING. THE DEA...

Mar 1, 2010 Electrical System 149,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A 25 AMP FUSE WAS IN PLACE OF A 20 AMP FUSE AND CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP WORKING. THE DEA...

Jan 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND BUSTED, RESULTED IN TOWING. *TR

Jan 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 128,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND BUSTED, RESULTED IN TOWING. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH IS WHERE THE THERMOSTAT MOUNTS INTO THE HEAD OF THE MOTOR HAS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALERS FEE WOULD EXCEED THE LOCAL MECHANIC'S FEE. THE CONTAC HAS BEEN...

Nov 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH IS WHERE THE THERMOSTAT MOUNTS INTO THE HEAD OF THE MOTOR HAS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALERS FEE WOULD EXCEED THE LOCAL MECHANIC'S FEE. THE CONTAC HAS BEEN...

Sep 14, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY. CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO MY HOUSE, DAMAGING THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR AND LEFT SIDE OF THE GARAGE. *TR

Sep 14, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY. CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO MY HOUSE, DAMAGING THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR AND LEFT SIDE OF THE GARAGE. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Seat Belts 97,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON MY 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS UNBUCKLES ON ITS OWN. I BUCKLE UP, PULL ON IT, AND START OUT ON THE ROAD. NEXT THING I KNOW IS THE BUCKLE COMES APART AND THEN ITS JUST A REPEAT OF THE SAME THING FOR THE REST OF THE TRIP. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CORTESE IN ROCHESTER, NY AND W...

Aug 18, 2009 Seat Belts 97,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON MY 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS UNBUCKLES ON ITS OWN. I BUCKLE UP, PULL ON IT, AND START OUT ON THE ROAD. NEXT THING I KNOW IS THE BUCKLE COMES APART AND THEN ITS JUST A REPEAT OF THE SAME THING FOR THE REST OF THE TRIP. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CORTESE IN ROCHESTER, NY AND W...

Aug 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT IT WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000. U...

Aug 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT IT WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,000. U...

Feb 18, 2009 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH AND STAY LOCKED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE SEAT BELTS; HOWEVER, THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED OTHERWISE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Feb 18, 2009 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH AND STAY LOCKED. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE SEAT BELTS; HOWEVER, THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED OTHERWISE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Feb 11, 2009 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE...

Feb 11, 2009 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE...

Jan 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,374 mi

TEMP GAUGE IS NOT CONNECTED. I RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE THE REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO CONNECT IT TO. *TR

Jan 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,374 mi

TEMP GAUGE IS NOT CONNECTED. I RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE THE REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO CONNECT IT TO. *TR

Oct 24, 2008 Electrical System Fire 95,100 mi

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. FREQUENTLY A PLUME OF SMOKE COMES OUT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING POST. THERE IS ALSO A BURNING ODOR. IT ONLY LASTS FOR A SECOND. THERE IS NO EQUIPMENT FAILURE SO FAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERS AND THEY TELL ME THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON, DON"T WOR...

Oct 24, 2008 Electrical System Fire 95,100 mi

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. FREQUENTLY A PLUME OF SMOKE COMES OUT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING POST. THERE IS ALSO A BURNING ODOR. IT ONLY LASTS FOR A SECOND. THERE IS NO EQUIPMENT FAILURE SO FAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERS AND THEY TELL ME THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON, DON"T WOR...

Sep 30, 2008 Tires 89,000 mi

NOTICED FRONT END VIBRATION IN MERCURY GRAND PRIX. ASKED MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF WHEEL BEARING BAD. NO PROBLEM THERE SO TOOK TO SEARS TIRE STORE IN HEMET TO VERIFY IF TIRE PROBLEM. ADVISED THAT 3 OF 4 TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE EVEN THOUGH UNDER WARRANTY BE...

Sep 30, 2008 Tires 89,000 mi

NOTICED FRONT END VIBRATION IN MERCURY GRAND PRIX. ASKED MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF WHEEL BEARING BAD. NO PROBLEM THERE SO TOOK TO SEARS TIRE STORE IN HEMET TO VERIFY IF TIRE PROBLEM. ADVISED THAT 3 OF 4 TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE EVEN THOUGH UNDER WARRANTY BE...

Aug 8, 2008 Suspension 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOW PITCH HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS PREMATURE AXLE WEAR. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD R...

Aug 8, 2008 Suspension 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOW PITCH HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS PREMATURE AXLE WEAR. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD R...

Jul 30, 2008 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

A VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE REAR OF A STOPPED VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT. *TR

Jul 30, 2008 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

A VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE REAR OF A STOPPED VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT. *TR

May 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,301 mi

SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC FROM INTAKE WENT INTO THE CYLINDER #4 AND RAPPED AROUND ONE OF THE VALUES CAUSING THIS VALUE TO STAY OPEN SO CYLINDER #4 HAS NO COMPRESSION. *TR

May 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,301 mi

SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC FROM INTAKE WENT INTO THE CYLINDER #4 AND RAPPED AROUND ONE OF THE VALUES CAUSING THIS VALUE TO STAY OPEN SO CYLINDER #4 HAS NO COMPRESSION. *TR

Apr 23, 2008 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES MADE A SQUEALING SOUND AND LOCKED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ...

Apr 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES MADE A SQUEALING SOUND AND LOCKED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ...

Apr 23, 2008 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES MADE A SQUEALING SOUND AND LOCKED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ...

Apr 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES MADE A SQUEALING SOUND AND LOCKED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. ...

Jan 29, 2008 Electrical System

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WORKED ON, ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. *KB THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE IS AN INHERENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 29, 2008 Electrical System

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WORKED ON, ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. *KB THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE IS AN INHERENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 6, 2007 Seat Belts 88,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT RELEASES ON IT'S OWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. THE DEALER NAME WAS THE ONLY DEALER INFO AVAIL. LM

Sep 6, 2007 Seat Belts 88,000 mi

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT RELEASES ON IT'S OWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. THE DEALER NAME WAS THE ONLY DEALER INFO AVAIL. LM

Apr 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

TL - THE VEHICLE WAS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE THEN SIDE SWIPED TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. TH...

Apr 11, 2007 Air Bags Crash 25,000 mi

TL - THE VEHICLE WAS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE THEN SIDE SWIPED TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. TH...

Apr 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

TL - THE VEHICLE WAS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE THEN SIDE SWIPED TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. TH...

Apr 11, 2007 Air Bags Crash 25,000 mi

TL - THE VEHICLE WAS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE VEHICLE THEN SIDE SWIPED TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. TH...

Mar 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,200 mi

MY SISTER AND I'M WRITING THIS REPORT ON HER BEHALF. HER CAR IS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. LAST MONTH, (FEB '07) WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR'S ENGINE SHUT DOWN SEVERAL TIMES. EACH TIME SHE HEARD A "BEEP" AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON- CHECK ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL AND ANOTHER SHE CAN'T RECALL. AFTER...

Mar 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,200 mi

MY SISTER AND I'M WRITING THIS REPORT ON HER BEHALF. HER CAR IS A 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS. LAST MONTH, (FEB '07) WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR'S ENGINE SHUT DOWN SEVERAL TIMES. EACH TIME SHE HEARD A "BEEP" AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON- CHECK ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL AND ANOTHER SHE CAN'T RECALL. AFTER...

Aug 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. A NHTSA RECALL LETTER, #06E056000, REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE WAS RECEIVED BY THE CONTACT. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED AND REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY. THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOU...

Aug 17, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. A NHTSA RECALL LETTER, #06E056000, REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE WAS RECEIVED BY THE CONTACT. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED AND REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY. THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOU...

Jul 19, 2006 Structure

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE A CONSISTENT, LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE HOOD WAS LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED...

Jul 19, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE A CONSISTENT, LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE HOOD WAS LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED...

Jul 19, 2006 Suspension

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE A CONSISTENT, LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE HOOD WAS LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED...

Jul 19, 2006 Structure

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE A CONSISTENT, LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE HOOD WAS LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED...

Jul 19, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE A CONSISTENT, LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE HOOD WAS LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED...

Jul 19, 2006 Suspension

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE A CONSISTENT, LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE HOOD WAS LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED. THE REPAIR WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED...

Oct 20, 2005 Structure 19,400 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR ON 2001 MERCURY MARQUIS WILL NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR, IT FLOPPED BACK AND FORWARD. SHE HAD IT AT DEALER FOR SERVICE IN 5-04, AND THEY ADJUSTED IT. ON 9-18-05 THE DOOR CAME BACK, AND HIT THE CONTACT IN THE SHOU...

Oct 20, 2005 Structure 19,400 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR ON 2001 MERCURY MARQUIS WILL NOT STAY OPEN LONG ENOUGH TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR, IT FLOPPED BACK AND FORWARD. SHE HAD IT AT DEALER FOR SERVICE IN 5-04, AND THEY ADJUSTED IT. ON 9-18-05 THE DOOR CAME BACK, AND HIT THE CONTACT IN THE SHOU...

Oct 10, 2005 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELT RESTRAINT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILED TO PROPERLY LATCH MAKING THE SEAT BELT AND WARNING ASSEMBLY INOPERATIVE. FORD REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. *JB

Oct 10, 2005 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELT RESTRAINT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FAILED TO PROPERLY LATCH MAKING THE SEAT BELT AND WARNING ASSEMBLY INOPERATIVE. FORD REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. *JB

Apr 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHICH RESULTED IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND GEAR SHIFT LOCKING UP. THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER GOT OUT OF CAR AND ROCKED IT BACK AND FORTH FOR A FEW MINUTE. HET GOT BACK INTO THE CAR AND TR...

Apr 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHICH RESULTED IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND GEAR SHIFT LOCKING UP. THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER GOT OUT OF CAR AND ROCKED IT BACK AND FORTH FOR A FEW MINUTE. HET GOT BACK INTO THE CAR AND TR...

Apr 11, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

FATAL ACCIDENT IN 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS RESULTING FROM VEHICLE ROLLOVER. THE HIGHWAY PATROL CONCLUDED THAT THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING SEAT BELT.*MR THE DRIVER WAS KILLED AS A RESULT OF INJURIES SUSTAINED WHEN HE WAS EJECTED FROM HIS VEHICLE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT DECEASED FAMILY LEARNED OF A SE...

Apr 11, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

FATAL ACCIDENT IN 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS RESULTING FROM VEHICLE ROLLOVER. THE HIGHWAY PATROL CONCLUDED THAT THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING SEAT BELT.*MR THE DRIVER WAS KILLED AS A RESULT OF INJURIES SUSTAINED WHEN HE WAS EJECTED FROM HIS VEHICLE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT DECEASED FAMILY LEARNED OF A SE...

Mar 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET ON THE CONSUMER'S 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LEAKED OIL. *NM *SC THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY METAL CHIPS LEFT BETWEEN THE HEAD GASKETS AND BLOCK. *JB

Mar 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET ON THE CONSUMER'S 2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LEAKED OIL. *NM *SC THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY METAL CHIPS LEFT BETWEEN THE HEAD GASKETS AND BLOCK. *JB

Mar 8, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 44,302 mi

ATTORNEY REPRESENTED THE FAMILY OF WALLACE PETRO WHO HAD DIED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING A 2001 GRAND MARQUIS THE ATTORNEY ALLEGED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED, AND CAUSED MR. PETRO TO BE EJECTED DURING THE ROLL OVER INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UND...

Mar 8, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 44,302 mi

ATTORNEY REPRESENTED THE FAMILY OF WALLACE PETRO WHO HAD DIED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING A 2001 GRAND MARQUIS THE ATTORNEY ALLEGED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED, AND CAUSED MR. PETRO TO BE EJECTED DURING THE ROLL OVER INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UND...

Mar 4, 2005 Electrical System

2001 GRAND MARQUIS,THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL IS NOT TRAVELING MORE THEN ONE INCH INSREAD OF THREE INCHES (NOWSEVERAL TIMES I WAS MISSING THE BRAKE PEDAL SINCE I AM UNABLE TO LOWER IT.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Parking Brake

2001 GRAND MARQUIS,THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL IS NOT TRAVELING MORE THEN ONE INCH INSREAD OF THREE INCHES (NOWSEVERAL TIMES I WAS MISSING THE BRAKE PEDAL SINCE I AM UNABLE TO LOWER IT.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Electrical System

2001 GRAND MARQUIS,THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL IS NOT TRAVELING MORE THEN ONE INCH INSREAD OF THREE INCHES (NOWSEVERAL TIMES I WAS MISSING THE BRAKE PEDAL SINCE I AM UNABLE TO LOWER IT.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Parking Brake

2001 GRAND MARQUIS,THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL IS NOT TRAVELING MORE THEN ONE INCH INSREAD OF THREE INCHES (NOWSEVERAL TIMES I WAS MISSING THE BRAKE PEDAL SINCE I AM UNABLE TO LOWER IT.*AK

Feb 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL/FLUID DOWN ONTO THE CATALYLIC CONVERTER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. THERE IS A TSB ON THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE. *AK

Feb 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL/FLUID DOWN ONTO THE CATALYLIC CONVERTER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. THERE IS A TSB ON THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE. *AK

Feb 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

RE: DEFECT IN THE FORD MOTORS, INC. ENGINE PRODUCED AT ROMEO ENGINE PLANT, ROMEO MICHIGAN. *BF THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL OUT OF THE RIGHT, REAR AREA OF THE HEAD NEAR THE VALVE COVER. SIX MONTHS PRIOR, THE CONSUMER'S WIFE SMELLED OIL BURNING. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE CHANGES HIS OWN OIL, AND NE...

Feb 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

RE: DEFECT IN THE FORD MOTORS, INC. ENGINE PRODUCED AT ROMEO ENGINE PLANT, ROMEO MICHIGAN. *BF THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL OUT OF THE RIGHT, REAR AREA OF THE HEAD NEAR THE VALVE COVER. SIX MONTHS PRIOR, THE CONSUMER'S WIFE SMELLED OIL BURNING. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE CHANGES HIS OWN OIL, AND NE...

Sep 21, 2004 Electrical System 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IT VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALER ...

Sep 21, 2004 Electrical System 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IT VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALER ...

Sep 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THIS OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT. IT DROVE ERRATICALLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DEALERSHIP PROVIDED SOME SERVICES THAT WERE NON EFFECTIVE TO THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THIS OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT. IT DROVE ERRATICALLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DEALERSHIP PROVIDED SOME SERVICES THAT WERE NON EFFECTIVE TO THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. ONLY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE COMPLAINT WAS GIVEN BY THE REPAIR SHOP BY A PERSON NAMED PETE. *JB *SC *JB

Aug 19, 2004 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. ONLY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE COMPLAINT WAS GIVEN BY THE REPAIR SHOP BY A PERSON NAMED PETE. *JB *SC *JB

Jul 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

CAR WOULD START AND DIE. FAILED TO RUN AT IDLE. REPLACED IDLE AIR SENSOR. EVENT OCCURRED AT 55,000 MILES.*AK

Jul 5, 2004 Power Train 53,000 mi

UNDERSIDE OF CAR COVERED WITH OIL. CONCRETE DRIVEWAY WITH MANY OIL SPOTS. PINON GEAR SEAL WAS LEAKING. REPLACED PINON SEAL.*AK

Jul 5, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

CAR WOULD START AND DIE. FAILED TO RUN AT IDLE. REPLACED IDLE AIR SENSOR. EVENT OCCURRED AT 55,000 MILES.*AK

Jul 5, 2004 Power Train 53,000 mi

UNDERSIDE OF CAR COVERED WITH OIL. CONCRETE DRIVEWAY WITH MANY OIL SPOTS. PINON GEAR SEAL WAS LEAKING. REPLACED PINON SEAL.*AK

Jun 29, 2004 Electrical System

THIS MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS HAS HAD 4 FAILURES OF COIL PACKS. THESE CAN CAUSE SERVIOUS DAMAGE TO AUTO BY PUTING THE AUTO OUT OF BALANCE OR STRANDING YOU ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS AUTO HAS HAD SEVERAL FAILURES THAT RESULTED IN COSTLY REPAIRS, AND NO RECALL EXISTED WHEN IN FACT THIS IS A VERY VERY COMMO...

Jun 29, 2004 Electrical System

THIS MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS HAS HAD 4 FAILURES OF COIL PACKS. THESE CAN CAUSE SERVIOUS DAMAGE TO AUTO BY PUTING THE AUTO OUT OF BALANCE OR STRANDING YOU ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS AUTO HAS HAD SEVERAL FAILURES THAT RESULTED IN COSTLY REPAIRS, AND NO RECALL EXISTED WHEN IN FACT THIS IS A VERY VERY COMMO...

Jun 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATED . AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A CEMENT WALL AT 80 MPH. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. OCCUPANTS WER BOTH TAKEN TO INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATED . AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A CEMENT WALL AT 80 MPH. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. OCCUPANTS WER BOTH TAKEN TO INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 45,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 45,000 mi

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

Apr 16, 2004 Power Train 39,770 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CAUSING STALLING.*AK

Apr 16, 2004 Power Train 39,770 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CAUSING STALLING.*AK

Mar 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 14,510 mi

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS.. SUDDEN ENGINE ACCELERATION. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED AT A RAPID RATE AND HAD TO BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO RETURN TO NORMAL IDLE. FORTUNATELY DRIVER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *AK

Mar 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 14,510 mi

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS.. SUDDEN ENGINE ACCELERATION. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED AT A RAPID RATE AND HAD TO BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO RETURN TO NORMAL IDLE. FORTUNATELY DRIVER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *AK

Feb 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *MR

Feb 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *MR

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

WHEN STOPPING OR BRAKING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. *AK THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE SINCE THE ORIGINAL DEFECT OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER W...

Feb 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

WHEN STOPPING OR BRAKING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. *AK THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE SINCE THE ORIGINAL DEFECT OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER W...

Feb 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

SPORADICALLY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD AND STALLS. *AK

Feb 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

SPORADICALLY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD AND STALLS. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL AND AIR-CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION. FUSE BLOWS-NO TURN SIGNAL OR AIR CONDITIONING. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY/FIRE HAZARD. CERAME DEALERSHIP IN ST. LOUIS, MO HAS NOT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS REPLACED ONE WIRE AND A SENSO...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts 20,000 mi

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL AND AIR-CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION. FUSE BLOWS-NO TURN SIGNAL OR AIR CONDITIONING. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY/FIRE HAZARD. CERAME DEALERSHIP IN ST. LOUIS, MO HAS NOT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS REPLACED ONE WIRE AND A SENSO...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL AND AIR-CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION. FUSE BLOWS-NO TURN SIGNAL OR AIR CONDITIONING. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY/FIRE HAZARD. CERAME DEALERSHIP IN ST. LOUIS, MO HAS NOT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS REPLACED ONE WIRE AND A SENSO...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 20,000 mi

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL AND AIR-CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION. FUSE BLOWS-NO TURN SIGNAL OR AIR CONDITIONING. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY/FIRE HAZARD. CERAME DEALERSHIP IN ST. LOUIS, MO HAS NOT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS REPLACED ONE WIRE AND A SENSO...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL AND AIR-CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION. FUSE BLOWS-NO TURN SIGNAL OR AIR CONDITIONING. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY/FIRE HAZARD. CERAME DEALERSHIP IN ST. LOUIS, MO HAS NOT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS REPLACED ONE WIRE AND A SENSO...

Jan 15, 2004 Seat Belts 20,000 mi

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL AND AIR-CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION. FUSE BLOWS-NO TURN SIGNAL OR AIR CONDITIONING. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY/FIRE HAZARD. CERAME DEALERSHIP IN ST. LOUIS, MO HAS NOT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS REPLACED ONE WIRE AND A SENSO...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL AND AIR-CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION. FUSE BLOWS-NO TURN SIGNAL OR AIR CONDITIONING. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY/FIRE HAZARD. CERAME DEALERSHIP IN ST. LOUIS, MO HAS NOT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS REPLACED ONE WIRE AND A SENSO...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 20,000 mi

CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL AND AIR-CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION. FUSE BLOWS-NO TURN SIGNAL OR AIR CONDITIONING. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND SAFETY/FIRE HAZARD. CERAME DEALERSHIP IN ST. LOUIS, MO HAS NOT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS REPLACED ONE WIRE AND A SENSO...

Dec 10, 2003 Structure 9,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN FIXED. THE CONSUMER HAD A WARRANTY. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THERE WAS JUST NO WAY TO FIX IT. *CB THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WHILE IN GEAR, WAITING AT A STOP...

Dec 10, 2003 Structure 9,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN FIXED. THE CONSUMER HAD A WARRANTY. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THERE WAS JUST NO WAY TO FIX IT. *CB THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WHILE IN GEAR, WAITING AT A STOP...

Nov 25, 2003 Air Bags Crash 198,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 12 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 25, 2003 Air Bags Crash 198,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 12 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES SHE HAS AN IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM. SHE STATES THAT SOMETIMES WHEN SHE ATTEMPTS TO START HER VEHICLE, IT ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO CUT OFF. THEN THERE ARE TIMES WHEN SHE IS DRIVING AND HAS TO STOP, THEN THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF. *PH THE CONSUMER TALKED TO ANOTHER CONSUMER WITH ...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES SHE HAS AN IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE PROBLEM. SHE STATES THAT SOMETIMES WHEN SHE ATTEMPTS TO START HER VEHICLE, IT ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO CUT OFF. THEN THERE ARE TIMES WHEN SHE IS DRIVING AND HAS TO STOP, THEN THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF. *PH THE CONSUMER TALKED TO ANOTHER CONSUMER WITH ...

Oct 9, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 37,974 mi

CAR WOULD NOT IDLE AFTER STARTING. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY. TOWED TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED IAC VALVE, AND CLEANED FUEL SYSTEM. CAR HAD 37974 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED ON 07/03/03, WAS CERTIFIED AS USED CAR, 33750 MILES. NOTICED INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FLASHING WHEN PURCHASED. ...

Oct 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting 37,974 mi

CAR WOULD NOT IDLE AFTER STARTING. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY. TOWED TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED IAC VALVE, AND CLEANED FUEL SYSTEM. CAR HAD 37974 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED ON 07/03/03, WAS CERTIFIED AS USED CAR, 33750 MILES. NOTICED INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FLASHING WHEN PURCHASED. ...

Oct 9, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,974 mi

CAR WOULD NOT IDLE AFTER STARTING. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY. TOWED TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED IAC VALVE, AND CLEANED FUEL SYSTEM. CAR HAD 37974 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED ON 07/03/03, WAS CERTIFIED AS USED CAR, 33750 MILES. NOTICED INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FLASHING WHEN PURCHASED. ...

Oct 9, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 37,974 mi

CAR WOULD NOT IDLE AFTER STARTING. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY. TOWED TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED IAC VALVE, AND CLEANED FUEL SYSTEM. CAR HAD 37974 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED ON 07/03/03, WAS CERTIFIED AS USED CAR, 33750 MILES. NOTICED INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FLASHING WHEN PURCHASED. ...

Oct 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting 37,974 mi

CAR WOULD NOT IDLE AFTER STARTING. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY. TOWED TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED IAC VALVE, AND CLEANED FUEL SYSTEM. CAR HAD 37974 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED ON 07/03/03, WAS CERTIFIED AS USED CAR, 33750 MILES. NOTICED INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FLASHING WHEN PURCHASED. ...

Oct 9, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,974 mi

CAR WOULD NOT IDLE AFTER STARTING. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY. TOWED TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED IAC VALVE, AND CLEANED FUEL SYSTEM. CAR HAD 37974 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED USED ON 07/03/03, WAS CERTIFIED AS USED CAR, 33750 MILES. NOTICED INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FLASHING WHEN PURCHASED. ...

Sep 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 32,700 mi

CRUISE CONTROL MOVES GAS PEDAL RAPIDLY DOWN AND BACK UP AT A RATE OF 1 TO 2 OCCILATIONS PER SECOND, AT TIMES CAR CAN BE FELT TO JERK BACK AND FORTH. DEALER HAS MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE UNDER WARRENTY BUT NOW IS BEING TOLD THAT FORD WILL NO LONGER PAY FOR REPAIRS. I FEEL THIS MAY BE A ...

Sep 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 32,700 mi

CRUISE CONTROL MOVES GAS PEDAL RAPIDLY DOWN AND BACK UP AT A RATE OF 1 TO 2 OCCILATIONS PER SECOND, AT TIMES CAR CAN BE FELT TO JERK BACK AND FORTH. DEALER HAS MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE UNDER WARRENTY BUT NOW IS BEING TOLD THAT FORD WILL NO LONGER PAY FOR REPAIRS. I FEEL THIS MAY BE A ...

Aug 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash 11,624 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. *AK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *SCC *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash 11,624 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. *AK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *SCC *JB

Jul 28, 2003 Suspension 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Electrical System 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Power Train 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Structure 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Suspension 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Electrical System 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Power Train 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jul 28, 2003 Structure 125 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED IN THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE MECHANIC RE-BALANCED AND ALIGNED THE TIRES. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THIS WAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. THE CO...

Jun 20, 2003 Electrical System

TURNING SIGNAL STARTED TO FLASHING REALLY FAST, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN. *NLM

Jun 20, 2003 Visibility 20,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING WITH REAR WINDOWS DOWN, AND INITIATING THE CONTROLS TO RETURN THE REAR WINDOWS TO THEIR "CLOSED" POSITION, UPON THE REAR WINDOWS REACHING THE TOP CLOSED POSITION, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW OPENS PARTIALLY OR MAY OPEN FULLY ON IT'S OWN. ALSO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ROLL ALL WINDOWS UP AT ...

Jun 20, 2003 Electrical System

TURNING SIGNAL STARTED TO FLASHING REALLY FAST, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN. *NLM

Jun 20, 2003 Visibility 20,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING WITH REAR WINDOWS DOWN, AND INITIATING THE CONTROLS TO RETURN THE REAR WINDOWS TO THEIR "CLOSED" POSITION, UPON THE REAR WINDOWS REACHING THE TOP CLOSED POSITION, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW OPENS PARTIALLY OR MAY OPEN FULLY ON IT'S OWN. ALSO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ROLL ALL WINDOWS UP AT ...

May 14, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *JB

May 14, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE SWAY BAR BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE REAR END TO LOCK UP. *JB

May 14, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB

May 14, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *JB

May 14, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, THE SWAY BAR BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE REAR END TO LOCK UP. *JB

May 14, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB

Apr 20, 2003 Structure Fire

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS TRUNK CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MORNING. WASN'T USED THAT MORNING. CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. *JB

Apr 20, 2003 Structure Fire

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS TRUNK CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MORNING. WASN'T USED THAT MORNING. CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. THE CONSUMER SWERVED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH A POST. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER'S FACE THAT REQUIRED STICHES. *NLM

Mar 18, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. THE CONSUMER SWERVED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH A POST. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER'S FACE THAT REQUIRED STICHES. *NLM

Feb 17, 2003 Parking Brake 17,800 mi

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2001 WITH PEDAL ADJUSTER RAISED IN UP POSITION CAUSES THE CAR TO HAVE A BURNING BRAKE SMELL. WHEN THE PEDALS ARE IN A RASIED POSITION, AND THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES, THE SMELL IS THAT OF BURNING BRAKES. DEALER HAS CHECKED ONCE AND CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.

Feb 17, 2003 Parking Brake 17,800 mi

MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2001 WITH PEDAL ADJUSTER RAISED IN UP POSITION CAUSES THE CAR TO HAVE A BURNING BRAKE SMELL. WHEN THE PEDALS ARE IN A RASIED POSITION, AND THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES, THE SMELL IS THAT OF BURNING BRAKES. DEALER HAS CHECKED ONCE AND CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.

Jan 14, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE ACCELERATION STOPPED BY ITSELF ON ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. WHEN ON CRUISE GOING UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE RAPIDLY WHEN HOLDING THE ACCELERATOR UP.*SCC *JB

Jan 14, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE ACCELERATION STOPPED BY ITSELF ON ATTEMPTS TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. WHEN ON CRUISE GOING UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE RAPIDLY WHEN HOLDING THE ACCELERATOR UP.*SCC *JB

Dec 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Structure 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Suspension 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Steering 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Equipment 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Unknown Or Other 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Structure 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Suspension 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Steering 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 9, 2002 Equipment 22,047 mi

CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN COLD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALSO THE DASHBOARD VIBRATED, HOWEVER DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS WRONG, THE TRIM PANEL WAS LOOSE ON THE DOOR, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR CLOSED TOO HARD, THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 7, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FOR ABOUT A MONTH, BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH 2001 MERCURY MARQUIS. IT WOULD START, DIE, START DIE, ETC. THE PROBLEM BECAME WORST AND I TOOK IT FOR SERVICE. WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE DIRTY AND THAT THE INJECTOR MOTOR WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR SHOULD HAVE BEEN C...

Dec 7, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FOR ABOUT A MONTH, BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH 2001 MERCURY MARQUIS. IT WOULD START, DIE, START DIE, ETC. THE PROBLEM BECAME WORST AND I TOOK IT FOR SERVICE. WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE DIRTY AND THAT THE INJECTOR MOTOR WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR SHOULD HAVE BEEN C...

Oct 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM

Oct 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM

Oct 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES LOCK UP DURING A PANIC STOP AT 45-50 MPH, TIRES WERE THUMPING AND VEHICLE PULLS TO EITHER SIDE. DEALER EXAMINED VEHICLE AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. TS *JB *DT

Oct 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES LOCK UP DURING A PANIC STOP AT 45-50 MPH, TIRES WERE THUMPING AND VEHICLE PULLS TO EITHER SIDE. DEALER EXAMINED VEHICLE AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. TS *JB *DT

Oct 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Sep 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL, DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SAID THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM IN A PARKING LOT, IN WHICH HE COULDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME ENOUGH. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES. *SCC

Sep 30, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL, DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SAID THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM IN A PARKING LOT, IN WHICH HE COULDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE IN TIME ENOUGH. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES. *SCC

Sep 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAD DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED. THE RIGHT AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT LEFT BAD BRUISES ACROSS THE CHEST OF CONSUMER. GOING 30 TO 35 MPH, CONSUMER WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. A NEW SEAT B...

Sep 24, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAD DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED. THE RIGHT AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT LEFT BAD BRUISES ACROSS THE CHEST OF CONSUMER. GOING 30 TO 35 MPH, CONSUMER WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. A NEW SEAT B...

Sep 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAD DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED. THE RIGHT AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT LEFT BAD BRUISES ACROSS THE CHEST OF CONSUMER. GOING 30 TO 35 MPH, CONSUMER WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. A NEW SEAT B...

Sep 24, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAD DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED. THE RIGHT AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT LEFT BAD BRUISES ACROSS THE CHEST OF CONSUMER. GOING 30 TO 35 MPH, CONSUMER WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. A NEW SEAT B...

Sep 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL AND ACELERATOR PEDAL ARE TO CLOSE TOGETHER AND ON THE SAME PLANE.TWICE ,THE CAR DEVELOPED A RUN AWAY CONDITION WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES,I WAS PUSHING ON THE BRAKES AND HITTING THE ACELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME.THE REAR TIRES WERE BURNING RUBBER.HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP THE CA...

Sep 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL AND ACELERATOR PEDAL ARE TO CLOSE TOGETHER AND ON THE SAME PLANE.TWICE ,THE CAR DEVELOPED A RUN AWAY CONDITION WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES,I WAS PUSHING ON THE BRAKES AND HITTING THE ACELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME.THE REAR TIRES WERE BURNING RUBBER.HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP THE CA...

Aug 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY GAVE A JERK AND ENGINE DIED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT IF THIS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *AK THE VEHICLE HAS JERKED SEVERAL MORE TIMES SINCE THEN. THE DEALER CONDUCTED NUMEROUS TESTS BUT COULD NOT LOCATE T...

Aug 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY GAVE A JERK AND ENGINE DIED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT IF THIS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *AK THE VEHICLE HAS JERKED SEVERAL MORE TIMES SINCE THEN. THE DEALER CONDUCTED NUMEROUS TESTS BUT COULD NOT LOCATE T...

Aug 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHY ONE AIRBAG (RIGHT) DEPLOYED AND NOT THE DRIVERS AIR BAG. *AK

Aug 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHY ONE AIRBAG (RIGHT) DEPLOYED AND NOT THE DRIVERS AIR BAG. *AK

Jul 15, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE DEVELOPS MAJOR VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT 65+MPH GOING OVER LIGHTLY BUMPY AND HEAVILY BUMPY ROADS.........FEELS LIKE LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE......PROBLEM DUPLICATED DURING TEST DRIVE BY SENIOR MAINT MGR AT DEALERSHIP.......EXISTING TSB ON THIS ISSUE.....SERVICE WRITER AT DEALER CLAIMS ...

Jul 15, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE DEVELOPS MAJOR VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT 65+MPH GOING OVER LIGHTLY BUMPY AND HEAVILY BUMPY ROADS.........FEELS LIKE LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE......PROBLEM DUPLICATED DURING TEST DRIVE BY SENIOR MAINT MGR AT DEALERSHIP.......EXISTING TSB ON THIS ISSUE.....SERVICE WRITER AT DEALER CLAIMS ...

May 30, 2002 Tires

THREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OFF LEFT FRONT TIRE. UPON EXAMINATION BY GOODYEAR TIRE DEALERS AND MYSELF IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD SEPARATED TO THE POINT OF THREAD BLOW OFF IMMINENT. THE TWO REAR TIRES WERE DETERMINED TO BE IN THE MIDDLE STAGES OF THREAD SEPERATION AS THREAD HAD ...

May 30, 2002 Tires

THREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW OFF LEFT FRONT TIRE. UPON EXAMINATION BY GOODYEAR TIRE DEALERS AND MYSELF IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD SEPARATED TO THE POINT OF THREAD BLOW OFF IMMINENT. THE TWO REAR TIRES WERE DETERMINED TO BE IN THE MIDDLE STAGES OF THREAD SEPERATION AS THREAD HAD ...

May 15, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAN BEHIND GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS LEFT OPEN, AND CONSUMERS SCARF WAS SUCKED INTO FAN, CAUSING IT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *SLC

May 15, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAN BEHIND GLOVE COMPARTMENT IS LEFT OPEN, AND CONSUMERS SCARF WAS SUCKED INTO FAN, CAUSING IT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *SLC

Apr 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND UPON BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY CONSUMERS FOOT SLIPPED OFF GAS PEDAL, COULD NOT FIND BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HIT A PARKED VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMERS FOOT BECAME ENGAGED WITH THE LEDGE OF THE GAS PEDAL AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT ON BRAKES WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIV...

Apr 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND UPON BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY CONSUMERS FOOT SLIPPED OFF GAS PEDAL, COULD NOT FIND BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HIT A PARKED VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMERS FOOT BECAME ENGAGED WITH THE LEDGE OF THE GAS PEDAL AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT ON BRAKES WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIV...

Apr 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS ALSO HAPPENS DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING. DEALER STATED THIS WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED.*AK *TT

Apr 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO COME TO A STOP, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS ALSO HAPPENS DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING. DEALER STATED THIS WAS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED.*AK *TT

Mar 22, 2002 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE IT WOULD GO FORWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE GOING BACKWARDS. IF SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, IT WOULD GO FORWARD INSTEAD. DRIVER'S FOOT WAS NOT ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP.*AK DEALER PERFORMED TESTS WITH FORD SCAN TOOL ...

Mar 22, 2002 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE IT WOULD GO FORWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE GOING BACKWARDS. IF SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, IT WOULD GO FORWARD INSTEAD. DRIVER'S FOOT WAS NOT ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP.*AK DEALER PERFORMED TESTS WITH FORD SCAN TOOL ...

Mar 20, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN SLEET AND SNOW STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROZE AND STOPPED WORKING. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERER VERY THIN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Mar 20, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN SLEET AND SNOW DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEFROSTER CAN BE ON, BUT DOESN'T CLEAR WINDOWS. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Mar 20, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN SLEET AND SNOW STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROZE AND STOPPED WORKING. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERER VERY THIN. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Mar 20, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN SLEET AND SNOW DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEFROSTER CAN BE ON, BUT DOESN'T CLEAR WINDOWS. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Mar 1, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE HAS NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENTS, CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. *JG

Mar 1, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE HAS NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENTS, CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. *JG

Mar 1, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE HAS NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENTS, CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. *JG

Mar 1, 2002 Tires

VEHICLE HAS NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENTS, CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. *JG

Feb 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING OUT AT 5 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE, AFTER ABOUT 100 FT VEHICLE HIT A BUILDING, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, NO INJURIES.*AK *YH

Feb 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING OUT AT 5 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE, AFTER ABOUT 100 FT VEHICLE HIT A BUILDING, THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, NO INJURIES.*AK *YH

Jan 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CRIUSE CONTROL FAILS TO DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH, CAUSING ACCIDENT AND TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. *JG *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A AIR BORNE POSITION/ ROLLOVERED AND A REAR ENDED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WITH A SLIGHT FRONTAL DAMAGE. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CRIUSE CONTROL FAILS TO DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH, CAUSING ACCIDENT AND TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. *JG *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A AIR BORNE POSITION/ ROLLOVERED AND A REAR ENDED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WITH A SLIGHT FRONTAL DAMAGE. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON WET PAVEMENT REAR WHEELS HAVE NO TRACTION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON WET PAVEMENT REAR WHEELS HAVE NO TRACTION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE THE POWER TRAIN WILL LOCK UP OR GO INTO A SEVERE STRAIN SIMILAR TO BRAKES BEING LOCKED. OCCASSIONALLY THE CAR WILL SURGE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE TRANS INDICATOR IS IN THE REVERSE POSITION.

Jan 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE THE POWER TRAIN WILL LOCK UP OR GO INTO A SEVERE STRAIN SIMILAR TO BRAKES BEING LOCKED. OCCASSIONALLY THE CAR WILL SURGE FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE TRANS INDICATOR IS IN THE REVERSE POSITION.

Dec 20, 2001 Power Train

RIGHT AFTER IT RAINED AND THE HIGHWAY WAS WET I WAS DOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND PUT THE CAR IN PASSING GEAR TO PASS ANOTHER CAR, AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL.I LOST ALL TRACTION ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH.THE VEHICLE HAS NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENTS.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Power Train

RIGHT AFTER IT RAINED AND THE HIGHWAY WAS WET I WAS DOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND PUT THE CAR IN PASSING GEAR TO PASS ANOTHER CAR, AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL.I LOST ALL TRACTION ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST WENT INTO A DITCH.THE VEHICLE HAS NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENTS.*AK

Dec 4, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR TRACTION CONTROL, EVERY TIME THE PAVEMENT IS WET HE EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS AND HAS ALMOST BEEN IN 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Dec 4, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR TRACTION CONTROL, EVERY TIME THE PAVEMENT IS WET HE EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS AND HAS ALMOST BEEN IN 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Dec 4, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR TRACTION CONTROL, EVERY TIME THE PAVEMENT IS WET HE EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS AND HAS ALMOST BEEN IN 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Dec 4, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR TRACTION CONTROL, EVERY TIME THE PAVEMENT IS WET HE EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS AND HAS ALMOST BEEN IN 2 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.*JB

Dec 1, 2001 Power Train

2001 GRAND MARQUIS HAS NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENTS FROM DEAD STOP. ON ALL 2002 GRAND MARQUIS THEY ADDED AS STANDARD EQUIPTMENT ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL.FORD MOTOR CO. KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS.*AK

Dec 1, 2001 Power Train

2001 GRAND MARQUIS HAS NO TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENTS FROM DEAD STOP. ON ALL 2002 GRAND MARQUIS THEY ADDED AS STANDARD EQUIPTMENT ALL-SPEED TRACTION CONTROL.FORD MOTOR CO. KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL IS WAY TOO CLOSE TO GAS PEDAL WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS ALL THE WAY DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WASNOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL IS WAY TOO CLOSE TO GAS PEDAL WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS ALL THE WAY DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WASNOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Nov 27, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, CONSUMER COULD FEEL TIRES NOT ATTACHING TO ROAD AND MAKING VEHICLE SLIP, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED DEALER FOR TIRE SITUATION, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. MERCURY, GRAND MARQUIS, 2001.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, CONSUMER COULD FEEL TIRES NOT ATTACHING TO ROAD AND MAKING VEHICLE SLIP, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED DEALER FOR TIRE SITUATION, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. MERCURY, GRAND MARQUIS, 2001.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 27, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, CONSUMER COULD FEEL TIRES NOT ATTACHING TO ROAD AND MAKING VEHICLE SLIP, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED DEALER FOR TIRE SITUATION, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. MERCURY, GRAND MARQUIS, 2001.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 27, 2001 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, CONSUMER COULD FEEL TIRES NOT ATTACHING TO ROAD AND MAKING VEHICLE SLIP, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED DEALER FOR TIRE SITUATION, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. MERCURY, GRAND MARQUIS, 2001.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE ...

Nov 9, 2001 Wheels

WHEN DRIVING WHEEL DISC WILL CUT INTO TIRE VALVE AND CAUSE IT TO HAVE A SLOW LEAK. IF VALVE IS TOUCHED AIR WILL ESCAPE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 9, 2001 Wheels

WHEN DRIVING WHEEL DISC WILL CUT INTO TIRE VALVE AND CAUSE IT TO HAVE A SLOW LEAK. IF VALVE IS TOUCHED AIR WILL ESCAPE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT/SIGN. HAD NO WARNING. WOULD NEED TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKES AND SHIFT/ TURN VEHICLE OFF. HAD BEEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC WHO PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. NOTHING WAS FOUND, EVEN AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN.*AK

Nov 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT/SIGN. HAD NO WARNING. WOULD NEED TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKES AND SHIFT/ TURN VEHICLE OFF. HAD BEEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC WHO PLACED VEHICLE ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. NOTHING WAS FOUND, EVEN AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN.*AK

Oct 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE IS IDLING AT STOP SIGN, AT A RED LIGHT, IN GEAR WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL START ACCELERATING. CONSUMER HAS TO SLAM ON BRAKES TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM JUMPING FORWARD. ALSO, HAS TO TURN KEY OFF. BUT, THIS PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *YH

Oct 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN VEHICLE IS IDLING AT STOP SIGN, AT A RED LIGHT, IN GEAR WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL START ACCELERATING. CONSUMER HAS TO SLAM ON BRAKES TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM JUMPING FORWARD. ALSO, HAS TO TURN KEY OFF. BUT, THIS PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *YH

Oct 11, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP AT APPROACHING STOP LIGHT, THIS OCCURRED FOR SECOND TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER.ON FIRST OCCASION DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. ON SECOND OCCASION DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THI...

Oct 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP AT APPROACHING STOP LIGHT, THIS OCCURRED FOR SECOND TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER.ON FIRST OCCASION DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. ON SECOND OCCASION DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THI...

Oct 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP AT APPROACHING STOP LIGHT, THIS OCCURRED FOR SECOND TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER.ON FIRST OCCASION DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. ON SECOND OCCASION DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THI...

Oct 11, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP AT APPROACHING STOP LIGHT, THIS OCCURRED FOR SECOND TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER.ON FIRST OCCASION DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. ON SECOND OCCASION DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THI...

Oct 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP AT APPROACHING STOP LIGHT, THIS OCCURRED FOR SECOND TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER.ON FIRST OCCASION DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. ON SECOND OCCASION DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THI...

Oct 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP AT APPROACHING STOP LIGHT, THIS OCCURRED FOR SECOND TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER.ON FIRST OCCASION DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. ON SECOND OCCASION DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THI...

Aug 31, 2001 Seat Belts

RECALL NUMBER 01V227001 CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLES. DEALER HAS NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN 2-5 BUSSINESS DAYS. CONSUMER COULD NOT LEAVE VEHICLE WITHOUT RENTAL CAR ASSISTANCE. BEFORE DEALER RELEASED VEHICLE, CONSUMER HA...

Aug 31, 2001 Seat Belts

RECALL NUMBER 01V227001 CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLES. DEALER HAS NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN 2-5 BUSSINESS DAYS. CONSUMER COULD NOT LEAVE VEHICLE WITHOUT RENTAL CAR ASSISTANCE. BEFORE DEALER RELEASED VEHICLE, CONSUMER HA...

Aug 27, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL REPAIR 01V227000 CONCERNING SEATBELTS. BUT, HAS BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE SEA TBELTS REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL REPAIR 01V227000 CONCERNING SEATBELTS. BUT, HAS BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE SEA TBELTS REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Steering

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP IN LOW GEAR AT 15 MPH, FELT A SLIGHT VIBRATION FOLLOWED BY A DEAFING LOUD/BANG EXPLOSION. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE.

Aug 16, 2001 Steering

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP IN LOW GEAR AT 15 MPH, FELT A SLIGHT VIBRATION FOLLOWED BY A DEAFING LOUD/BANG EXPLOSION. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE.

Aug 9, 2001 Structure

THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE WAS FULL OF WATER DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPLACED BUT THE LEAK HAS REOCCURED. *YH

Aug 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IDLES ROUGHLY AND THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK AFTER IT HAD BEEN WORKED ON BY THE DEALER. *YH

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

ODOMETER NUMBERS DO NOT LINE UP AND THERE ARE VISIBLE SCRATCHES ON THE LENS OF THE ODOMETER ON THE INSIDE, THE CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A RESULT OF POSSIBLE ODOMETER FRAUD. *YH

Aug 9, 2001 Structure

THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE WAS FULL OF WATER DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPLACED BUT THE LEAK HAS REOCCURED. *YH

Aug 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IDLES ROUGHLY AND THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK AFTER IT HAD BEEN WORKED ON BY THE DEALER. *YH

Aug 9, 2001 Power Train

ODOMETER NUMBERS DO NOT LINE UP AND THERE ARE VISIBLE SCRATCHES ON THE LENS OF THE ODOMETER ON THE INSIDE, THE CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A RESULT OF POSSIBLE ODOMETER FRAUD. *YH

Jun 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNAL STARTED TO FLASHING REALLY FAST, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. ENGINEER REPAIRED LIGHTS. CONSUMER STATED THAT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT STOPPED WORKING RIGHT AFTER THEY FIXED TURN SIGNAL LIGHT.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Seat Belts

TURNING SIGNAL STARTED TO FLASHING REALLY FAST, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. ENGINEER REPAIRED LIGHTS. CONSUMER STATED THAT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT STOPPED WORKING RIGHT AFTER THEY FIXED TURN SIGNAL LIGHT.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TURNING SIGNAL STARTED TO FLASHING REALLY FAST, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. ENGINEER REPAIRED LIGHTS. CONSUMER STATED THAT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT STOPPED WORKING RIGHT AFTER THEY FIXED TURN SIGNAL LIGHT.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Seat Belts

TURNING SIGNAL STARTED TO FLASHING REALLY FAST, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. ENGINEER REPAIRED LIGHTS. CONSUMER STATED THAT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT STOPPED WORKING RIGHT AFTER THEY FIXED TURN SIGNAL LIGHT.*AK

Jun 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO MISS 47 DAYS OF WORK, FORD SEN CONSUMER A REFUSAL OF LIABILITY STATING THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH IMPACT FORCE TO TRIGGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, T...

Jun 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO MISS 47 DAYS OF WORK, FORD SEN CONSUMER A REFUSAL OF LIABILITY STATING THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH IMPACT FORCE TO TRIGGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, T...

Jun 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO MISS 47 DAYS OF WORK, FORD SEN CONSUMER A REFUSAL OF LIABILITY STATING THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH IMPACT FORCE TO TRIGGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, T...

Jun 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO MISS 47 DAYS OF WORK, FORD SEN CONSUMER A REFUSAL OF LIABILITY STATING THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH IMPACT FORCE TO TRIGGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, T...

Jun 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO MISS 47 DAYS OF WORK, FORD SEN CONSUMER A REFUSAL OF LIABILITY STATING THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH IMPACT FORCE TO TRIGGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, T...

Jun 5, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO MISS 47 DAYS OF WORK, FORD SEN CONSUMER A REFUSAL OF LIABILITY STATING THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH IMPACT FORCE TO TRIGGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, T...

Apr 19, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 29MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND TRANSMISSION ACTED LIKE IT WANTED TO DOWNSHIFT. SPEED WAS WITHHELD. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT COMPUTER FOR TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Apr 19, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 29MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND TRANSMISSION ACTED LIKE IT WANTED TO DOWNSHIFT. SPEED WAS WITHHELD. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT COMPUTER FOR TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY FEEL SOFT. BRAKE PEDAL KEEPS GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. HAS HAD THEM WORKED ON THREE TIMES,AND THEY STILL NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.*AK

Apr 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY FEEL SOFT. BRAKE PEDAL KEEPS GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. HAS HAD THEM WORKED ON THREE TIMES,AND THEY STILL NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VIEW. ALSO, SRS LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VIEW. ALSO, SRS LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH ENGINE STARTED TO RACE REALLY LOUD, CONSUMER TURNED KEY OFF, AND HIT BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AND STOPPED. CONSUMER TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND CURRENTLY IT HAS WORKED. *AK THE MOTOR STARTED RACING FOLLOWING A LOUD NOISE, AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE A FACT...

Mar 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH ENGINE STARTED TO RACE REALLY LOUD, CONSUMER TURNED KEY OFF, AND HIT BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AND STOPPED. CONSUMER TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND CURRENTLY IT HAS WORKED. *AK THE MOTOR STARTED RACING FOLLOWING A LOUD NOISE, AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE A FACT...

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED 3 TIMES WHEN CONSUMER WANTED TO SLOW DOWN. APPLIED BRAKES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR TO SLOW DOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED 3 TIMES WHEN CONSUMER WANTED TO SLOW DOWN. APPLIED BRAKES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR TO SLOW DOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT, THE SPEED CONTROL HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. NLM

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED 3 TIMES WHEN CONSUMER WANTED TO SLOW DOWN. APPLIED BRAKES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR TO SLOW DOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED 3 TIMES WHEN CONSUMER WANTED TO SLOW DOWN. APPLIED BRAKES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. FINALLY, HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR TO SLOW DOWN. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT, THE SPEED CONTROL HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. NLM

Feb 2, 2001 Suspension

DISCOVERED PROBLEM WHEN CAR WAS ON A LIFT, FOR COSMETIC WORK. WE DON'T KNOW WHEN BOLT FELL OUT. THE REAR END WAS JUMPING SIDEWAYS AROUND TURNS SINCE WE OWNED THE CAR, WE DIDN'T KNOW IT WASN'T NORMAL.. WE PUT 1000 MILES ON THE CAR IN THE PAST WEEK THAT WE OWNED THE CAR. *AK

Feb 2, 2001 Suspension

DISCOVERED PROBLEM WHEN CAR WAS ON A LIFT, FOR COSMETIC WORK. WE DON'T KNOW WHEN BOLT FELL OUT. THE REAR END WAS JUMPING SIDEWAYS AROUND TURNS SINCE WE OWNED THE CAR, WE DIDN'T KNOW IT WASN'T NORMAL.. WE PUT 1000 MILES ON THE CAR IN THE PAST WEEK THAT WE OWNED THE CAR. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Power Train

ON INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK FAST WHEN STEPPING OFF THE BRAKES. ALSO VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK FAST WHEN STEPPING OFF THE BRAKES. ALSO VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Power Train

ON INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK FAST WHEN STEPPING OFF THE BRAKES. ALSO VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK FAST WHEN STEPPING OFF THE BRAKES. ALSO VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK