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Jan 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. MY 17YO DAUGHTER GOT PULLED OVER BECAUSE ONLY HER HIGH BEAMS WERE WORKING. THE REGULAR HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM. VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES AND UNEXPECTEDLY.

Jan 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING. MY 17YO DAUGHTER GOT PULLED OVER BECAUSE ONLY HER HIGH BEAMS WERE WORKING. THE REGULAR HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM. VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES AND UNEXPECTEDLY.

Oct 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

WHEN YOU HAVE TRAVELED 30MINS/15 TO 18 MILES THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN/THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO DROP EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE PUSHING THE GAS PEDDLE AND THE RPM GAUGE IS WAVING BACK AND FOURTH. IT HAPPENED ON 09/25/15, 10/08,13,14/2015. I WAS TRAVELING 60MPH AND 45MPH.

Oct 15, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

WHEN YOU HAVE TRAVELED 30MINS/15 TO 18 MILES THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN/THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO DROP EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE PUSHING THE GAS PEDDLE AND THE RPM GAUGE IS WAVING BACK AND FOURTH. IT HAPPENED ON 09/25/15, 10/08,13,14/2015. I WAS TRAVELING 60MPH AND 45MPH.

Sep 25, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Electrical System

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Suspension

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Power Train

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Steering

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Equipment

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Visibility

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Electrical System

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Suspension

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Power Train

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Steering

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Equipment

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 25, 2014 Visibility

1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. ELECTRICAL SUB-HARNESS CONNECTOR PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC, BECAUSE THE AC WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD OVER HEAT, WHILE IT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO FANS IN THE FRONT AND THEY FOUND THE COOLING FAN MELTED AND ...

Sep 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,240 mi

RECALL ON A FUEL FILLER NECK VALVE FOR A 98 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, GAS BEING UNABLE TO FLOW FREELY INTO GAS TANK,SPITS GAS BACK OUT ON YOU. AUGUST IS THE FIRST TIME I KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL. FORD SAYS MY VIN # WASN'T ON RECALL , BUT THE PART IS DEFECTIVE ANYWAY.( DANGEROUS ) OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU TRY AN...

Sep 22, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,240 mi

RECALL ON A FUEL FILLER NECK VALVE FOR A 98 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, GAS BEING UNABLE TO FLOW FREELY INTO GAS TANK,SPITS GAS BACK OUT ON YOU. AUGUST IS THE FIRST TIME I KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL. FORD SAYS MY VIN # WASN'T ON RECALL , BUT THE PART IS DEFECTIVE ANYWAY.( DANGEROUS ) OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU TRY AN...

Mar 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,300 mi

FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *TR

Mar 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,300 mi

FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. *TR

Feb 11, 2009 Electrical System 125,000 mi

I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF MY 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2004. IT HAS A COMPUTER DEFECT THAT GIVES A FALSE READING FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THIS CAR QUALIFIED FOR THE NJ LEMON LAW BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH ITS 1ST OWNER. HOWEVER, THAT OWNER WAS TOO KIND TO DO ANYTHING ABO...

Feb 11, 2009 Electrical System 125,000 mi

I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF MY 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2004. IT HAS A COMPUTER DEFECT THAT GIVES A FALSE READING FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THIS CAR QUALIFIED FOR THE NJ LEMON LAW BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH ITS 1ST OWNER. HOWEVER, THAT OWNER WAS TOO KIND TO DO ANYTHING ABO...

Jun 17, 2008 Tires

LOST 4 TIRES WITH LESS THAN 35K MILES DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURES. TIRES INSTALLED ON MARCH 2006, LOST ALL FOUR BETWEEN APRIL 2008 AND JUNE 2008. FIRST ONE HAD A BULGE ON THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL, OTHER 3 WERE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS. TIRES INSTALLED ON A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. TIRES WERE FULDA CARAT ASSURO,...

Jun 17, 2008 Tires

LOST 4 TIRES WITH LESS THAN 35K MILES DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURES. TIRES INSTALLED ON MARCH 2006, LOST ALL FOUR BETWEEN APRIL 2008 AND JUNE 2008. FIRST ONE HAD A BULGE ON THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL, OTHER 3 WERE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS. TIRES INSTALLED ON A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. TIRES WERE FULDA CARAT ASSURO,...

Jun 3, 2008 Visibility Fire 114,708 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HER FUSE BOX MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLU...

Jun 3, 2008 Electrical System Fire 114,708 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HER FUSE BOX MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLU...

Jun 3, 2008 Visibility Fire 114,708 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HER FUSE BOX MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLU...

Jun 3, 2008 Electrical System Fire 114,708 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HER FUSE BOX MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLU...

May 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TRIED TO BRAKE FOR A FAMILY OF GEESE CROSSING THE ROAD. FOLLOWING THE BRAKING, I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AND THE CAR PULLING TO THE LEFT. THE CAR WAS ALSO MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE. AFTER SLOWLY DRIVING THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WAS BRO...

May 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

TRIED TO BRAKE FOR A FAMILY OF GEESE CROSSING THE ROAD. FOLLOWING THE BRAKING, I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AND THE CAR PULLING TO THE LEFT. THE CAR WAS ALSO MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE. AFTER SLOWLY DRIVING THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WAS BRO...

Feb 25, 2008 Suspension 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A CURB AT 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE, CAUSING A BLOW OUT. THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V255000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). THE CURRENT AND FAIL...

Feb 25, 2008 Suspension 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A CURB AT 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE, CAUSING A BLOW OUT. THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V255000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). THE CURRENT AND FAIL...

Feb 19, 2008 Electrical System 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. IN ADDITION, THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE FELT E...

Feb 19, 2008 Electrical System 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. IN ADDITION, THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE FELT E...

Oct 29, 2007 Suspension 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Suspension 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Suspension 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Suspension 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Steering 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Visibility 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Suspension 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Suspension 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Suspension 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Suspension 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Steering 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Visibility 87,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FRONT TIE RODS TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STRUTS .CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED TO CHANGED. ALSO STABILIZERS LINKAGE HAD TO BE CHANGED. HAVE ALSO PUT NEW BALL JOINTS IN. *TR

Jul 13, 2007 Unknown Or Other 97,000 mi

THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR DETERIORATED AND DOES NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.

Jul 13, 2007 Unknown Or Other 97,000 mi

THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR DETERIORATED AND DOES NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.

Jun 2, 2007 Tires 55,420 mi

TIRE FAILURE. *TR

Jun 2, 2007 Tires 55,420 mi

TIRE FAILURE. *TR

Apr 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE RUBBED AGAINST STRUT CAUSING THE HOSE TO BREAK AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID ON A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE GS. *TR

Apr 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE RUBBED AGAINST STRUT CAUSING THE HOSE TO BREAK AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID ON A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE GS. *TR

Apr 3, 2007 Visibility 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE VEHICLE'S HEATER BLOWER FAILED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE CONCERNING THE BLOWER ,AND THE CONNECTOR ON THE HEATER BLOWER CABLE WAS REPLACED. TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THIS VEHICLEWAS E...

Apr 3, 2007 Visibility 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE VEHICLE'S HEATER BLOWER FAILED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE CONCERNING THE BLOWER ,AND THE CONNECTOR ON THE HEATER BLOWER CABLE WAS REPLACED. TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THIS VEHICLEWAS E...

Feb 8, 2007 Suspension 53,000 mi

FORD MOTOR CO. IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL #01S23, 98 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. *NM

Feb 8, 2007 Suspension 53,000 mi

FORD MOTOR CO. IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL #01S23, 98 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. *NM

Nov 29, 2006 Exterior Lighting 145,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FOR THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL #99V103000 REGARDING EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

Nov 29, 2006 Exterior Lighting 145,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FOR THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL #99V103000 REGARDING EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

Oct 18, 2006 Power Train 158,689 mi

FAILED TO GO INTO GEAR FROM PARK, CHANGING GEARS DIFFICULT, DID NOT MOVE IN DRIVE, WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING 35 M.P.H MADE LOUD NOISE. *NM

Oct 18, 2006 Power Train 158,689 mi

FAILED TO GO INTO GEAR FROM PARK, CHANGING GEARS DIFFICULT, DID NOT MOVE IN DRIVE, WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING 35 M.P.H MADE LOUD NOISE. *NM

Jun 5, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE RPM'S REVVED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE OVERDRIVE SERVO PISTON SEAL AND O RING WAS REPLACED. FIVE WEEKS LATER, WHILE TRA...

Jun 5, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE RPM'S REVVED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE OVERDRIVE SERVO PISTON SEAL AND O RING WAS REPLACED. FIVE WEEKS LATER, WHILE TRA...

May 8, 2006 Seat Belts 102,281 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. IN ORDER TO FASTEN THE BELTS, THEY MUST BE UNTANGLED BEFORE BEING FASTED BECAUSE THE BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. THE MATERIAL HAS BECOME DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE TO RETRACT WHEN NOT IN USE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN...

May 8, 2006 Seat Belts 102,281 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. IN ORDER TO FASTEN THE BELTS, THEY MUST BE UNTANGLED BEFORE BEING FASTED BECAUSE THE BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. THE MATERIAL HAS BECOME DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE TO RETRACT WHEN NOT IN USE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN...

Jan 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THIS COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND FAILED A SECOND TIME. THERE IS NHTSA RECALL, CAMPAIGN 99V103000, REGARDING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT ...

Jan 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THIS COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND FAILED A SECOND TIME. THERE IS NHTSA RECALL, CAMPAIGN 99V103000, REGARDING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT ...

Dec 27, 2005 Electrical System 76,500 mi

VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT HAY-WIRE, CAR STARTING HESITATING, AND SLAMMING FROM GEAR TO GEAR. TOOK TO A SERVICE CENTER THAT ADVISED ME THAT IT HAD A BAD SENSOR. PAID CLOSE TO $800.00 TO HAVE REPLACED. CAR STARTED WITH MORE ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. (IE: LIGHTS WOULD N...

Dec 27, 2005 Electrical System 76,500 mi

VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT HAY-WIRE, CAR STARTING HESITATING, AND SLAMMING FROM GEAR TO GEAR. TOOK TO A SERVICE CENTER THAT ADVISED ME THAT IT HAD A BAD SENSOR. PAID CLOSE TO $800.00 TO HAVE REPLACED. CAR STARTED WITH MORE ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. (IE: LIGHTS WOULD N...

Dec 1, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN #01V230000 CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE *AK

Dec 1, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN #01V230000 CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE *AK

Nov 22, 2005 Equipment

I HAVE A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE VEHICLE RECENTLY BEGAN RUNNING ABNORMALLY. SO IN INSPECTION OF THIS, I DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLES ACCELERATION IS BEING RAISED WITHOUT ME EVEN TOUCHING THE GAS. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING UP ON IT'S OWN AND I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. IT SEEMS ...

Nov 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE VEHICLE RECENTLY BEGAN RUNNING ABNORMALLY. SO IN INSPECTION OF THIS, I DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLES ACCELERATION IS BEING RAISED WITHOUT ME EVEN TOUCHING THE GAS. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING UP ON IT'S OWN AND I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. IT SEEMS ...

Nov 22, 2005 Equipment

I HAVE A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE VEHICLE RECENTLY BEGAN RUNNING ABNORMALLY. SO IN INSPECTION OF THIS, I DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLES ACCELERATION IS BEING RAISED WITHOUT ME EVEN TOUCHING THE GAS. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING UP ON IT'S OWN AND I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. IT SEEMS ...

Nov 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. THE VEHICLE RECENTLY BEGAN RUNNING ABNORMALLY. SO IN INSPECTION OF THIS, I DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLES ACCELERATION IS BEING RAISED WITHOUT ME EVEN TOUCHING THE GAS. I WAS ON THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING UP ON IT'S OWN AND I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. IT SEEMS ...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. SHE SAID THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH. SHE HAD IT LOOKED AT, AND WAS TOLD IT WAS IN THE WIRING. SHE SAID WHEN THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON B...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. SHE SAID THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH. SHE HAD IT LOOKED AT, AND WAS TOLD IT WAS IN THE WIRING. SHE SAID WHEN THE MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON B...

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train

THE TRANS IS OUT NOT WORKING. IT WORKED FINE,AND JUST STOP,MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND JUST STOPED. IPULLED IN MY YARD.KNOW IT WANT MOVE.FOR KNOW REASON.

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System

THE TRANS IS OUT NOT WORKING. IT WORKED FINE,AND JUST STOP,MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND JUST STOPED. IPULLED IN MY YARD.KNOW IT WANT MOVE.FOR KNOW REASON.

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train

THE TRANS IS OUT NOT WORKING. IT WORKED FINE,AND JUST STOP,MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND JUST STOPED. IPULLED IN MY YARD.KNOW IT WANT MOVE.FOR KNOW REASON.

Aug 19, 2005 Suspension

THE TRANS IS OUT NOT WORKING. IT WORKED FINE,AND JUST STOP,MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND JUST STOPED. IPULLED IN MY YARD.KNOW IT WANT MOVE.FOR KNOW REASON.

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train

THE TRANS IS OUT NOT WORKING. IT WORKED FINE,AND JUST STOP,MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND JUST STOPED. IPULLED IN MY YARD.KNOW IT WANT MOVE.FOR KNOW REASON.

Aug 19, 2005 Electrical System

THE TRANS IS OUT NOT WORKING. IT WORKED FINE,AND JUST STOP,MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND JUST STOPED. IPULLED IN MY YARD.KNOW IT WANT MOVE.FOR KNOW REASON.

Aug 19, 2005 Power Train

THE TRANS IS OUT NOT WORKING. IT WORKED FINE,AND JUST STOP,MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND JUST STOPED. IPULLED IN MY YARD.KNOW IT WANT MOVE.FOR KNOW REASON.

Aug 19, 2005 Suspension

THE TRANS IS OUT NOT WORKING. IT WORKED FINE,AND JUST STOP,MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND JUST STOPED. IPULLED IN MY YARD.KNOW IT WANT MOVE.FOR KNOW REASON.

Aug 10, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 67,000 mi

DT: CONTACT' SSON SEAT BELT BROKE DURING AN ACCIDENT AND HE WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED ON 7-7-05. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. SHE TOOK PICTURES OF THE ACCIDENT. SHE TOOK PICTURES OF THE SEAT BELT ITSELF. THE CLIP THAT WENT INTO THE BUCKLE WAS MISSIN...

Aug 10, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 67,000 mi

DT: CONTACT' SSON SEAT BELT BROKE DURING AN ACCIDENT AND HE WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED ON 7-7-05. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. SHE TOOK PICTURES OF THE ACCIDENT. SHE TOOK PICTURES OF THE SEAT BELT ITSELF. THE CLIP THAT WENT INTO THE BUCKLE WAS MISSIN...

Jul 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE THE PUMP TO THE GASOLINE TANK KEPT CUTTING OFF. WHEN THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO PUMP THE GASOLINE IT LEAKED ONTO THE PAVEMENT AND CAME OUT OF THE OPENING OF THE FILLER TANK. IT TOOK ALMOST 30 MINUTES TO PUT HALF A TANK OF GASOLINE INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT ...

Jul 7, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE THE PUMP TO THE GASOLINE TANK KEPT CUTTING OFF. WHEN THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO PUMP THE GASOLINE IT LEAKED ONTO THE PAVEMENT AND CAME OUT OF THE OPENING OF THE FILLER TANK. IT TOOK ALMOST 30 MINUTES TO PUT HALF A TANK OF GASOLINE INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT ...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASH. I PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, OPENED THE HOOD AND THE FIRST THING I SAW WAS FIRE COMING FROM BEHIND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED JUST FIVE AFTER I PULLED OVER. NO WARNING LIGHTS, LOOKED AT TE...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 120,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASH. I PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, OPENED THE HOOD AND THE FIRST THING I SAW WAS FIRE COMING FROM BEHIND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED JUST FIVE AFTER I PULLED OVER. NO WARNING LIGHTS, LOOKED AT TE...

Mar 20, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, ANDI THINK THE TRANSMISSION OUGHT TO BE RECALLED BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN COUNTLES NUMBERS OF TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON SEARCHING THE INTERNET AND I HAPPEN TO BE ONE TOO , THE TRANSMISSION WEN T OUT ON OURS A FEW YEARS AGO WHILE THE CAR WAS BASICALLY NEW, FOUND OUT I HAD WA...

Mar 20, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, ANDI THINK THE TRANSMISSION OUGHT TO BE RECALLED BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN COUNTLES NUMBERS OF TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON SEARCHING THE INTERNET AND I HAPPEN TO BE ONE TOO , THE TRANSMISSION WEN T OUT ON OURS A FEW YEARS AGO WHILE THE CAR WAS BASICALLY NEW, FOUND OUT I HAD WA...

Dec 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,350 mi

FAN STOPPED WORKING ON 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, NO HEAT IN CAR. MOST LIKLY CAUSE IS THE RESISTOR ON THE HEATER BLOWER MOTER. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED ON FORD RECALLS 01S22 OR 01M07, BUT FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. FORD DID REPLACE THIS PART UNDER RECALL 99M07 ON 01/17/2001, THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE AND ALL M...

Dec 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,350 mi

FAN STOPPED WORKING ON 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE, NO HEAT IN CAR. MOST LIKLY CAUSE IS THE RESISTOR ON THE HEATER BLOWER MOTER. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED ON FORD RECALLS 01S22 OR 01M07, BUT FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. FORD DID REPLACE THIS PART UNDER RECALL 99M07 ON 01/17/2001, THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE AND ALL M...

Dec 10, 2004 Visibility 10,000 mi

NO TURN SIGNALS, ONE BRAKE LIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT, ONE HEADLIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE. REPLACED ALL BULBS STILL NO LIGHTS. RELAY ON DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT. TIRES WEAR CONSTANTLY. TAIL LIGHTS FLOOD AS DOES FRONT FLOORBOARD MUST PARK CAR FLAT WHEN IT RAINS TO KEEP FROM BEING FLOODED OUT OF CAR. SU...

Dec 10, 2004 Visibility 10,000 mi

NO TURN SIGNALS, ONE BRAKE LIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT, ONE HEADLIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE. REPLACED ALL BULBS STILL NO LIGHTS. RELAY ON DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT. TIRES WEAR CONSTANTLY. TAIL LIGHTS FLOOD AS DOES FRONT FLOORBOARD MUST PARK CAR FLAT WHEN IT RAINS TO KEEP FROM BEING FLOODED OUT OF CAR. SU...

Nov 15, 2004 Suspension 116,000 mi

MCPHERSON STRUT ASSEMBLY RUSTED AT THE BASE OF THE ASSEMBLY WHERE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINOUS WINDING ROAD WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED TO THE RIGHT, AND THE WHEEL DISASSEMBLED. VEHICLE SWAYED, AND STOPPED IN A GRASSY AREA WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIM...

Nov 15, 2004 Suspension 116,000 mi

MCPHERSON STRUT ASSEMBLY RUSTED AT THE BASE OF THE ASSEMBLY WHERE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINOUS WINDING ROAD WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED TO THE RIGHT, AND THE WHEEL DISASSEMBLED. VEHICLE SWAYED, AND STOPPED IN A GRASSY AREA WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIM...

Oct 22, 2004 Air Bags 67,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS STATED IN RECALL 99V243000 CONCERNING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK

Oct 22, 2004 Air Bags 67,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS STATED IN RECALL 99V243000 CONCERNING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK

Sep 20, 2004 Suspension 102,000 mi

RECALL 01I013000, WHILE DRIVING FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND THE FRONT END COLLAPSED. THIS OCCURRED SIX MONTHS AFTER THE SHIELD WAS INSTALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE COIL SPRING BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 20, 2004 Suspension 102,000 mi

RECALL 01I013000, WHILE DRIVING FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND THE FRONT END COLLAPSED. THIS OCCURRED SIX MONTHS AFTER THE SHIELD WAS INSTALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE COIL SPRING BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags 18,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S23 CONCERNING AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL DEALER PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS. CURRENTLY, WHEN IT RAINS AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TOT HE DEALER THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER WAS U...

Sep 14, 2004 Air Bags 18,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99S23 CONCERNING AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. CONSUMER HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL DEALER PERFORMED RECALL REPAIRS. CURRENTLY, WHEN IT RAINS AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TOT HE DEALER THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER WAS U...

Sep 7, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE FRONT COIL SPRING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Sep 7, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE FRONT COIL SPRING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Aug 31, 2004 Suspension 59,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE. UPON EXISTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. ...

Aug 31, 2004 Suspension 59,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE. UPON EXISTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. ...

Aug 12, 2004 Power Train 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THAT HAD LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION HAD REVERSE ONLY). CAR ONLY HAS 55000 MILES.

Aug 12, 2004 Power Train 55,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THAT HAD LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION HAD REVERSE ONLY). CAR ONLY HAS 55000 MILES.

Jul 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WE PURCHASED A FORD MERCURY VEHICLE, USED, AND FOUND IT HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS. WE IDENTIFIED A RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY SAID THE RECALL WORK HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. WE TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND FOUND IT HAD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, WITH THE DEFECT STILL ...

Jul 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WE PURCHASED A FORD MERCURY VEHICLE, USED, AND FOUND IT HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS. WE IDENTIFIED A RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY SAID THE RECALL WORK HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. WE TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND FOUND IT HAD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, WITH THE DEFECT STILL ...

Jul 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN ABOUT THE PLASTIC LENS OVER THE HEADLIGHT ARE DISCOLORING AND CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *LA

Jul 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 123,000 mi

CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN ABOUT THE PLASTIC LENS OVER THE HEADLIGHT ARE DISCOLORING AND CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *LA

Jul 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT ABS MODULE FAILED, AN WILL COST ABOUT $900.00 AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE TO FIX IT. *AK

Jul 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT ABS MODULE FAILED, AN WILL COST ABOUT $900.00 AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE TO FIX IT. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Air Bags 73,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V243000 NOTICE CONCERNING FRONTAL AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Air Bags 73,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V243000 NOTICE CONCERNING FRONTAL AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE. WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Power Train 75,200 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Power Train 75,200 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 26, 2004 Air Bags 117,116 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE' ALSO LEAKED FLUID AT THE TRANSMISSION JOINT. THE VEHICLE LEAKED 2 1/2 QTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID IN APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THE DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *NM

Jan 26, 2004 Power Train 117,116 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE' ALSO LEAKED FLUID AT THE TRANSMISSION JOINT. THE VEHICLE LEAKED 2 1/2 QTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID IN APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THE DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *NM

Jan 26, 2004 Air Bags 117,116 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE' ALSO LEAKED FLUID AT THE TRANSMISSION JOINT. THE VEHICLE LEAKED 2 1/2 QTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID IN APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THE DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *NM

Jan 26, 2004 Power Train 117,116 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH IT'S AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE' ALSO LEAKED FLUID AT THE TRANSMISSION JOINT. THE VEHICLE LEAKED 2 1/2 QTS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID IN APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THE DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THEY HAD A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM BUT DEALER CLAIMS HE FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT STILL CONTINUES TO HAPPEN VERY UNHAPPY

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

ENGINE BLEW ON A TRIP TO ST.LOUIS CAR WAS UNDER FORDS EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN BECAUSE I COULD NOT PRODUCE ALL OF MY ENGINE MAITANCE REPORTS EVEN THOUGH I TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO FORD THAT MANY TIMES I DID MY OWN OIL CHANGES THEY HAVE REFUSE TO HONOR THEIR EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,246 mi

LOST COMPRESSION IN ONE CYLINDER, ITS BEING LOOKED AT NOW.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 89,000 mi

TOOK MY CAR IN OCTOBER 15, 2003.JIM DOBSON FORD IN WINAMAC TO CHECK MY CAR OUT AND THEY TOLD ME IT WASN'T AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION IT WAS HYDROLIC OR THE SECOND SPEED GEAR WENT OUT. I TOLD THEM TO GO AHEAD AND REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. THEY PULLED THE TRANSMISSION OUT ON THE 16TH. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 79,786 mi

COMPLAINTS: 1.DIDN'T RECEIVE RECALL NOTICE (01S23) UNTIL 2 YRS AFTER IT WAS ISSUED. 2.NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF A "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" (01I013000) TO REPLACE SPRINGS IF FOUND TO BE CORRODED OR BREAK. 3.RECALL DID NOT ADDRESS ISSUE OF RECALL OR PROBLEM.(CORRISIVE,RUSTED SPRINGS).RECALL DID INST...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THEY HAD A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM BUT DEALER CLAIMS HE FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT STILL CONTINUES TO HAPPEN VERY UNHAPPY

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

ENGINE BLEW ON A TRIP TO ST.LOUIS CAR WAS UNDER FORDS EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN BECAUSE I COULD NOT PRODUCE ALL OF MY ENGINE MAITANCE REPORTS EVEN THOUGH I TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO FORD THAT MANY TIMES I DID MY OWN OIL CHANGES THEY HAVE REFUSE TO HONOR THEIR EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,246 mi

LOST COMPRESSION IN ONE CYLINDER, ITS BEING LOOKED AT NOW.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 89,000 mi

TOOK MY CAR IN OCTOBER 15, 2003.JIM DOBSON FORD IN WINAMAC TO CHECK MY CAR OUT AND THEY TOLD ME IT WASN'T AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION IT WAS HYDROLIC OR THE SECOND SPEED GEAR WENT OUT. I TOLD THEM TO GO AHEAD AND REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. THEY PULLED THE TRANSMISSION OUT ON THE 16TH. ...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 79,786 mi

COMPLAINTS: 1.DIDN'T RECEIVE RECALL NOTICE (01S23) UNTIL 2 YRS AFTER IT WAS ISSUED. 2.NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF A "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" (01I013000) TO REPLACE SPRINGS IF FOUND TO BE CORRODED OR BREAK. 3.RECALL DID NOT ADDRESS ISSUE OF RECALL OR PROBLEM.(CORRISIVE,RUSTED SPRINGS).RECALL DID INST...

Jan 6, 2004 Air Bags 80,000 mi

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO RECOGNIZE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE RECALL. VEHICLE NEEDED NEW AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO ACCOMMODATE CONSUMER. IF DEALERSHIP MADE THE ADJUSTMENT THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Air Bags 80,000 mi

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO RECOGNIZE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE RECALL. VEHICLE NEEDED NEW AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO ACCOMMODATE CONSUMER. IF DEALERSHIP MADE THE ADJUSTMENT THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. UPON SLOWING DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE EGR VALVE AND SENSOR 3 TIMES IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT FAILED TO DO SO.*AK

Jan 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. UPON SLOWING DOWN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE EGR VALVE AND SENSOR 3 TIMES IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT FAILED TO DO SO.*AK

Dec 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THIS OCCURRED STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. *AK

Dec 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THIS OCCURRED STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 70,903 mi

WENT TO FORD DEALER REGARDING 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE- ABS LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF. THEY TESTED IT AT $90.00 AND THEN SAID THAT THE WHOLE HCU WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AT A COST OF $3,000. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS PART DOESN'T BRAKE DOWN OR NEED REPLACEMENT OFTER. NO RECALLS ...

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 70,903 mi

WENT TO FORD DEALER REGARDING 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE- ABS LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF. THEY TESTED IT AT $90.00 AND THEN SAID THAT THE WHOLE HCU WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AT A COST OF $3,000. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS PART DOESN'T BRAKE DOWN OR NEED REPLACEMENT OFTER. NO RECALLS ...

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE TIMING BELT COMING OFF THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BELT HAD BEEN REPLACED, BUT DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE TIMING BELT COMING OFF THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BELT HAD BEEN REPLACED, BUT DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLIES HAVE BECOME CLOUDY/HAZY, SO THE LIGHT EMITTED IS GREATLY REDUCED, CREATING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. REPLACEMENT COST IS $400 PLUS LABOR. I FEEL FORD SHOULD COVER THIS, AS THE ASSEMBLIES ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE, AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

Sep 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS ASSEMBLIES HAVE BECOME CLOUDY/HAZY, SO THE LIGHT EMITTED IS GREATLY REDUCED, CREATING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. REPLACEMENT COST IS $400 PLUS LABOR. I FEEL FORD SHOULD COVER THIS, AS THE ASSEMBLIES ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE, AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

Aug 29, 2003 Electrical System

I CAME TO THIS SITE LOOKING FOR RECALL INFORMATION TO SEE IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL RELATED TO MY PROBLEMS WITH THE 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. SO FAR NOTHING TOO DANGEROUS HAS HAPPENED, BUT I AM FEELING VERY UNSAFE FOR OBVIOUS REASONS. ONE BY ONE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN MY CAR ARE SHORTING OUT. I ...

Aug 29, 2003 Electrical System

I CAME TO THIS SITE LOOKING FOR RECALL INFORMATION TO SEE IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL RELATED TO MY PROBLEMS WITH THE 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. SO FAR NOTHING TOO DANGEROUS HAS HAPPENED, BUT I AM FEELING VERY UNSAFE FOR OBVIOUS REASONS. ONE BY ONE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN MY CAR ARE SHORTING OUT. I ...

Aug 28, 2003 Suspension 130,000 mi

INFORMATION OF MY CAR: 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE V6 2.5L ENGINE ODOMETER: 141,120KM VIN: [XXX] THREE DAYS AGO, THE VEHICLE HAD SOME NOISE WHEN TURN LEFT. THE MECHANICS TOOK A LOOK AND FOUND ONE OF THE SUSPENSION BIG COIL SPRING BROKEN (THE ONE JUST OVER THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL). YESTER...

Aug 28, 2003 Suspension 130,000 mi

INFORMATION OF MY CAR: 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE V6 2.5L ENGINE ODOMETER: 141,120KM VIN: [XXX] THREE DAYS AGO, THE VEHICLE HAD SOME NOISE WHEN TURN LEFT. THE MECHANICS TOOK A LOOK AND FOUND ONE OF THE SUSPENSION BIG COIL SPRING BROKEN (THE ONE JUST OVER THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL). YESTER...

Aug 22, 2003 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SHIFTING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ON A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. FROM MY RESEARCH THIS TRANSMISSION MADE BY A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN MAZDA AND FORD HAS HAD MAJOR PROBLMES. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SEVEN TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. THEY THOUGHT IT WAS ALL ELECTRI...

Aug 22, 2003 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SHIFTING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ON A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE. FROM MY RESEARCH THIS TRANSMISSION MADE BY A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN MAZDA AND FORD HAS HAD MAJOR PROBLMES. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SEVEN TIMES TO GET IT FIXED. THEY THOUGHT IT WAS ALL ELECTRI...

Aug 14, 2003 Visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR'S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR, AND DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RE...

Aug 14, 2003 Visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR'S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR, AND DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RE...

Jul 21, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, AND HE COULD NOT DRIVE IT BUT ABOUT 5 MPH. HE HAD TO STOP AND PUT TRANSMISSION FLUID IN VEHICLE AND WAIT A WHILE. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT A LITTLE WHILE LONGER AT A HIGHER SPEED. THEN, IT WOULD DO THE SAME THING. THE...

Jul 21, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, AND HE COULD NOT DRIVE IT BUT ABOUT 5 MPH. HE HAD TO STOP AND PUT TRANSMISSION FLUID IN VEHICLE AND WAIT A WHILE. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT A LITTLE WHILE LONGER AT A HIGHER SPEED. THEN, IT WOULD DO THE SAME THING. THE...

Jul 11, 2003 Suspension 32,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES COIL SPRING FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 11, 2003 Suspension 32,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES COIL SPRING FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 16, 2003 Suspension

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Suspension

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. *NLM

Apr 17, 2003 Suspension 48,868 mi

BROKEN COIL SPRING ON DRIVER SIDE OF CAR, ALL OTHER SPRINGS ROTTING AWAY. ALSO CAR VIBRATES TREMENDOUSLY WHEN GOING 60 MPH. *JB

Apr 17, 2003 Suspension 48,868 mi

BROKEN COIL SPRING ON DRIVER SIDE OF CAR, ALL OTHER SPRINGS ROTTING AWAY. ALSO CAR VIBRATES TREMENDOUSLY WHEN GOING 60 MPH. *JB

Mar 20, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED. THE CONSUMER FELT VERY UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Mar 20, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED. THE CONSUMER FELT VERY UNSAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Feb 26, 2003 Suspension 60,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK STRUT COIL POPPED OFF AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *JB

Feb 26, 2003 Suspension 60,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK STRUT COIL POPPED OFF AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *JB

Feb 21, 2003 Suspension

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS PERFORMED, RECALL #01I013000, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT STOP THE SPRING FROM BREAKING, IT ONLY STOPPED IT FROM BLOWING THE TIRE.*JB

Feb 21, 2003 Suspension

AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS PERFORMED, RECALL #01I013000, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT STOP THE SPRING FROM BREAKING, IT ONLY STOPPED IT FROM BLOWING THE TIRE.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE.*JB

Feb 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Feb 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS. *AK

Nov 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN EVER IT HAS BEEN RAINING OR THERE IS HEAVY DEW OUTSIDE, RAIN OR MOISTURE WOULD ENTER THE REAR LIGHTS. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS INFORMED EACH TIME IT WAS THE FACTORY SEALANT THAT HAD FAILED. THE SEALANT CAN NOT BE RESEALED. WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR LIGHTING SYS...

Nov 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHEN EVER IT HAS BEEN RAINING OR THERE IS HEAVY DEW OUTSIDE, RAIN OR MOISTURE WOULD ENTER THE REAR LIGHTS. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS INFORMED EACH TIME IT WAS THE FACTORY SEALANT THAT HAD FAILED. THE SEALANT CAN NOT BE RESEALED. WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR LIGHTING SYS...

Nov 4, 2002 Power Train 80,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. MR *JB

Nov 4, 2002 Power Train 80,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION GEARS DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. MR *JB

Oct 29, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENLY GAS LIGHT BECOME INOPERABLE AT THE SAME TIME THE SPEEDOMETER GOT CRAZY UP AND DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORAMTION. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENLY GAS LIGHT BECOME INOPERABLE AT THE SAME TIME THE SPEEDOMETER GOT CRAZY UP AND DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORAMTION. TS

Oct 15, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER RECALL HAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE RECALL#011013000 FRONT COIL SPRING. LINCOLN MERCURY MONROE, MI 732-241-2060 MR

Oct 15, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER RECALL HAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE RECALL#011013000 FRONT COIL SPRING. LINCOLN MERCURY MONROE, MI 732-241-2060 MR

Oct 4, 2002 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH HORN. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH HORN. *MR

Aug 6, 2002 Electrical System

FUSE RECEPTICLE IS MELTING UNDER DASH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Electrical System

FUSE RECEPTICLE IS MELTING UNDER DASH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS FRONT END SHAKES. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES STEERING WHEEL SHAKES EXCESSIVELY, MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER SAYS IT IS BRAKE ROTORS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CAN'T FIX IT. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS FRONT END SHAKES. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES STEERING WHEEL SHAKES EXCESSIVELY, MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER SAYS IT IS BRAKE ROTORS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CAN'T FIX IT. *AK

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Seat Belts Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Steering Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM SPARK PLUG WIRES INTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Seat Belts Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Steering Fire

HORN DOES NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. HORN WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BUT CURRENTLY IT HAS FAILED COMPLETELY.*AK THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE POWER STEERING, ALTERNATOR, AND FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JG

Jul 24, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM SPARK PLUG WIRES INTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAS RESEARCHED, THERE IS RECALL 99V103000 FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS. HOWEVER, RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAS RESEARCHED, THERE IS RECALL 99V103000 FOR HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS. HOWEVER, RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Electrical System

AT 15MPH VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Electrical System

AT 15MPH VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Visibility

ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. OWNER NOTICED THAT HOT AIR WAS BLOWS OUT OF VENTILATION EVEN WITH AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Visibility

ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. OWNER NOTICED THAT HOT AIR WAS BLOWS OUT OF VENTILATION EVEN WITH AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Suspension

REMEDY THAT MANUFACTURER USED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH TIRE WHEN PUTTING PLATE AROUND COIL SPRINGS DID NOT WORK. TIRE DID NOT HAVE THAT MUCH SPACE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN TIRE/ PLATE, AND NUTS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Suspension

REMEDY THAT MANUFACTURER USED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH TIRE WHEN PUTTING PLATE AROUND COIL SPRINGS DID NOT WORK. TIRE DID NOT HAVE THAT MUCH SPACE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN TIRE/ PLATE, AND NUTS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS. WHEN PRESSING BRAKES BRAKES SHUTTER TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS. WHEN PRESSING BRAKES BRAKES SHUTTER TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 21, 2002 Visibility

HEATER FAN MOTOR IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONUSMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99M07. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER. THE DEALER WOULDN'T AUTHORIZE THE WORK BECAUSE THE PROBLEM DEPICTED IN THE RECALL WAS STILL WORKING. NOW THAT IT IS INOPERATIVE THE DEALER WON'T FIX BECAUSE THE VEHI...

May 21, 2002 Visibility

HEATER FAN MOTOR IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONUSMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99M07. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER. THE DEALER WOULDN'T AUTHORIZE THE WORK BECAUSE THE PROBLEM DEPICTED IN THE RECALL WAS STILL WORKING. NOW THAT IT IS INOPERATIVE THE DEALER WON'T FIX BECAUSE THE VEHI...

May 21, 2002 Visibility

HEATER FAN MOTOR IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONUSMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99M07. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER. THE DEALER WOULDN'T AUTHORIZE THE WORK BECAUSE THE PROBLEM DEPICTED IN THE RECALL WAS STILL WORKING. NOW THAT IT IS INOPERATIVE THE DEALER WON'T FIX BECAUSE THE VEHI...

May 21, 2002 Visibility

HEATER FAN MOTOR IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONUSMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99M07. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER. THE DEALER WOULDN'T AUTHORIZE THE WORK BECAUSE THE PROBLEM DEPICTED IN THE RECALL WAS STILL WORKING. NOW THAT IT IS INOPERATIVE THE DEALER WON'T FIX BECAUSE THE VEHI...

May 8, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STARTED UP THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RACED UP AND DOWN THEN IT SLOWED DOWN, HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR THEN HE HEARD SOMETHING POPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED; CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE RIGHT AXLE SHAFT WAS BROKEN. *YD

May 8, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STARTED UP THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RACED UP AND DOWN THEN IT SLOWED DOWN, HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR THEN HE HEARD SOMETHING POPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED; CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE RIGHT AXLE SHAFT WAS BROKEN. *YD

May 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,650 mi

THE CLIP CONNECTING THE GAS PEDAL TO THE ENGINE HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE & BEEN REPAIRED. BOTH TIMES THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING ONTO AN INTERSTATE & THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENED WHILE PASSING ON A 2 LANE ROAD. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND ...

May 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,650 mi

THE CLIP CONNECTING THE GAS PEDAL TO THE ENGINE HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE & BEEN REPAIRED. BOTH TIMES THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING ONTO AN INTERSTATE & THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FATALITIES IF IT HAPPENED WHILE PASSING ON A 2 LANE ROAD. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND ...

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE SUDDENLY ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOES TO HOT AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIES. WHITE SMOKE ALSO COMES OUT OF TAIL PIPE. *AK VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING HOT AND STOPS, THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE,ALL RECALL WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED. *JG

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE SUDDENLY ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOES TO HOT AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIES. WHITE SMOKE ALSO COMES OUT OF TAIL PIPE. *AK VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING HOT AND STOPS, THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE,ALL RECALL WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED. *JG

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE SUDDENLY ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOES TO HOT AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIES. WHITE SMOKE ALSO COMES OUT OF TAIL PIPE. *AK VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING HOT AND STOPS, THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE,ALL RECALL WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED. *JG

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE SUDDENLY ALL THE DASH LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE GOES TO HOT AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIES. WHITE SMOKE ALSO COMES OUT OF TAIL PIPE. *AK VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING HOT AND STOPS, THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE,ALL RECALL WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED. *JG

Apr 16, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AFTER RAIN TAIL LIGHT FILL ED UP WITH WATER AND CRACKED LENS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 16, 2002 Exterior Lighting

AFTER RAIN TAIL LIGHT FILL ED UP WITH WATER AND CRACKED LENS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIIIVING 55MPH FRONT AXLE BROKE, CAUSING FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO COME OFF. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIIIVING 55MPH FRONT AXLE BROKE, CAUSING FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO COME OFF. VEHICLE ROLLED OVER.*AK

Apr 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR MAKES A FUNNY NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER EACH STARTUP. WAS TOLD THAT IT IS LIKELY THE ABS GOING THROUGH A TEST. THE NOISE IS ALSO HEARD WHEN MAKING AN AGRESSIVE TURN WHILE STOPPING, TYPICALLY WHEN THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE. THE NOISE COULD BE BEST DESCRIBED AS A LOUD, HIGH PITCH W...

Apr 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CAR MAKES A FUNNY NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER EACH STARTUP. WAS TOLD THAT IT IS LIKELY THE ABS GOING THROUGH A TEST. THE NOISE IS ALSO HEARD WHEN MAKING AN AGRESSIVE TURN WHILE STOPPING, TYPICALLY WHEN THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE. THE NOISE COULD BE BEST DESCRIBED AS A LOUD, HIGH PITCH W...

Apr 11, 2002 Suspension

CUP/PLATE ADDED TO FRT COIL ASSEMBLY ADVERSELY IMPACTS VEHICLE HANDLING. *AK

Apr 11, 2002 Suspension

CUP/PLATE ADDED TO FRT COIL ASSEMBLY ADVERSELY IMPACTS VEHICLE HANDLING. *AK

Apr 10, 2002 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE LIGHTS SHORTED OUT AND MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT A MECHANIC TOLD HER FORD WERE KNOWN TO HAVE THESE PROBLEMS. PH 09-DEC-2002

Apr 10, 2002 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE LIGHTS SHORTED OUT AND MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT A MECHANIC TOLD HER FORD WERE KNOWN TO HAVE THESE PROBLEMS. PH 09-DEC-2002

Mar 28, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *JG

Mar 28, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *JG

Mar 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE COLLAPES WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. NLM *MR

Mar 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE COLLAPES WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. NLM *MR

Mar 8, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE FROM TIME TO TIME. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE. *SLC

Mar 8, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE FROM TIME TO TIME. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 3 PIECES AND THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 2 PIECES. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 3 PIECES AND THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 2 PIECES. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 3 PIECES AND THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 2 PIECES. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 3 PIECES AND THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 2 PIECES. *SLC

Jan 3, 2002 Unknown Or Other

I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED -- HE TOLD ME THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATED TORQUE CONTROL SLIPPAGE -- THEN TOOK THE CAR TO MOUNTAIN VIEW FORD WHERE THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT MY TRANSAXLE PUMP NEEDED REPLACING AND THAT IT WOULD COST JUST OVER $1000 -...

Jan 3, 2002 Power Train

I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED -- HE TOLD ME THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATED TORQUE CONTROL SLIPPAGE -- THEN TOOK THE CAR TO MOUNTAIN VIEW FORD WHERE THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT MY TRANSAXLE PUMP NEEDED REPLACING AND THAT IT WOULD COST JUST OVER $1000 -...

Jan 3, 2002 Unknown Or Other

I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED -- HE TOLD ME THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATED TORQUE CONTROL SLIPPAGE -- THEN TOOK THE CAR TO MOUNTAIN VIEW FORD WHERE THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT MY TRANSAXLE PUMP NEEDED REPLACING AND THAT IT WOULD COST JUST OVER $1000 -...

Jan 3, 2002 Power Train

I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED -- HE TOLD ME THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATED TORQUE CONTROL SLIPPAGE -- THEN TOOK THE CAR TO MOUNTAIN VIEW FORD WHERE THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT MY TRANSAXLE PUMP NEEDED REPLACING AND THAT IT WOULD COST JUST OVER $1000 -...

Jan 2, 2002 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN ON CHRISTMAS DAY -- THE DRIVE HOME WAS UNSETTLING BECAUSE OF THE CONSTANT JERKING IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC -- IT WAS HOOKED ON A COMPUTER WHICH INDICATED A CODE 1744 INDICATING EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE ON THE TORQUE ...

Jan 2, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN ON CHRISTMAS DAY -- THE DRIVE HOME WAS UNSETTLING BECAUSE OF THE CONSTANT JERKING IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC -- IT WAS HOOKED ON A COMPUTER WHICH INDICATED A CODE 1744 INDICATING EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE ON THE TORQUE ...

Jan 2, 2002 Power Train

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN ON CHRISTMAS DAY -- THE DRIVE HOME WAS UNSETTLING BECAUSE OF THE CONSTANT JERKING IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC -- IT WAS HOOKED ON A COMPUTER WHICH INDICATED A CODE 1744 INDICATING EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE ON THE TORQUE ...

Jan 2, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN ON CHRISTMAS DAY -- THE DRIVE HOME WAS UNSETTLING BECAUSE OF THE CONSTANT JERKING IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC -- IT WAS HOOKED ON A COMPUTER WHICH INDICATED A CODE 1744 INDICATING EXCESSIVE SLIPPAGE ON THE TORQUE ...

Dec 26, 2001 Seats

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT LOCKED INTO LOCKED POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 26, 2001 Seats

PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT LOCKED INTO LOCKED POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Suspension

WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. STEERING MADE A LOT OF NOISE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. TOOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SPINDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DEFECTIVE. SPINDLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS NOT.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Steering

WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. STEERING MADE A LOT OF NOISE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. TOOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SPINDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DEFECTIVE. SPINDLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS NOT.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Suspension

WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. STEERING MADE A LOT OF NOISE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. TOOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SPINDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DEFECTIVE. SPINDLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS NOT.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Steering

WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. STEERING MADE A LOT OF NOISE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. TOOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SPINDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE WAS DEFECTIVE. SPINDLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS NOT.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN DRIVING, AND THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL NOT STAY UP. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN DRIVING, AND THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL NOT STAY UP. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Seats

HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN DRIVING, AND THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL NOT STAY UP. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN DRIVING, AND THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL NOT STAY UP. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN DRIVING, AND THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL NOT STAY UP. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 18, 2001 Seats

HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN DRIVING, AND THERE ARE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK WILL NOT STAY UP. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 11, 2001 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 01I013000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS 01M08 AND 01S23 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION. BOTH REPAIRS WERE DONE BY MANHATTAN FORD; MANHATTAN, NY; PHONE # 212/581WAS BEING MADE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY DID ALL THAT THEY NEEDED TO DO. ASKING NHTSA ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FRE...

Dec 11, 2001 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 01I013000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS 01M08 AND 01S23 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION. BOTH REPAIRS WERE DONE BY MANHATTAN FORD; MANHATTAN, NY; PHONE # 212/581WAS BEING MADE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY DID ALL THAT THEY NEEDED TO DO. ASKING NHTSA ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FRE...

Nov 27, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Nov 27, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Nov 25, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF CAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING IN TH E MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK

Nov 25, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT OF CAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING IN TH E MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK

Nov 21, 2001 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 01V255000/MANUFACTURER RECALL01S23//FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION: RECALL REPAIR FAILURE. INSTALLED SHIELD PLACED TOO CLOSE TO SNOW TIRES WHICH POSED A RISK TO VEHICLE IF INVOLVED IN A SUDDEN TURN OR STOP. REPAIRS DONE BY HERITAGE FORD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT; PHONE# 802/865-8150. *AK DEAL...

Nov 21, 2001 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL 01V255000/MANUFACTURER RECALL01S23//FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION: RECALL REPAIR FAILURE. INSTALLED SHIELD PLACED TOO CLOSE TO SNOW TIRES WHICH POSED A RISK TO VEHICLE IF INVOLVED IN A SUDDEN TURN OR STOP. REPAIRS DONE BY HERITAGE FORD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT; PHONE# 802/865-8150. *AK DEAL...

Nov 19, 2001 Suspension

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL 01V255000 REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP FIXED PROBLEM, BUT RECALL REMEDY FAILED. ALSO COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CORRODED COIL SPRING, AND SHIELD WERE PUT ON NOT KNOWING THAT THE COIL WAS FRACTURED...

Nov 19, 2001 Suspension

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL 01V255000 REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP FIXED PROBLEM, BUT RECALL REMEDY FAILED. ALSO COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CORRODED COIL SPRING, AND SHIELD WERE PUT ON NOT KNOWING THAT THE COIL WAS FRACTURED...

Nov 19, 2001 Suspension

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL 01V255000 REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP FIXED PROBLEM, BUT RECALL REMEDY FAILED. ALSO COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CORRODED COIL SPRING, AND SHIELD WERE PUT ON NOT KNOWING THAT THE COIL WAS FRACTURED...

Nov 19, 2001 Suspension

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL 01V255000 REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP FIXED PROBLEM, BUT RECALL REMEDY FAILED. ALSO COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR CORRODED COIL SPRING, AND SHIELD WERE PUT ON NOT KNOWING THAT THE COIL WAS FRACTURED...

Nov 12, 2001 Tires

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Electrical System

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Visibility

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Structure

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Tires

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Electrical System

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Visibility

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Nov 12, 2001 Structure

CAR IS FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS CHILD-WELFARE AND SAFETY HAZARD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT THIS AUTO. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/60R15)

Oct 30, 2001 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLED2 BLOCKS FROM HOME IN AM. IT WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT DIED WHEN PUT IN GEAR. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONDITION, BUT FOUND A TSB THAT STATED TO REPROGRAM THE PCM. THEY SAID THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I CONTACTED FORD ...

Oct 30, 2001 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLED2 BLOCKS FROM HOME IN AM. IT WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT DIED WHEN PUT IN GEAR. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONDITION, BUT FOUND A TSB THAT STATED TO REPROGRAM THE PCM. THEY SAID THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I CONTACTED FORD ...

Oct 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

TSB NUMBER 98-15-3, AUG 98 FREQUENT SHUTOFF OF FUEL HANDLE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK, THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE BY OTHER PEOPLE. *AK

Oct 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

TSB NUMBER 98-15-3, AUG 98 FREQUENT SHUTOFF OF FUEL HANDLE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK, THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE BY OTHER PEOPLE. *AK

Oct 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

MY PROBLEM IS THAT MY CAR STALLS WHEN DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED, WHETHER I AM STOPPED, TURNING OR JUST DRIVING. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET FIXED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS IS. THIS WAS ACCIDENT RELATED AND MY INSURANCE SAID IF IT ISN'T ACCIDENT RELATED THEN I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR TH...

Oct 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

MY PROBLEM IS THAT MY CAR STALLS WHEN DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED, WHETHER I AM STOPPED, TURNING OR JUST DRIVING. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET FIXED AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS IS. THIS WAS ACCIDENT RELATED AND MY INSURANCE SAID IF IT ISN'T ACCIDENT RELATED THEN I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR TH...

Oct 3, 2001 Electrical System

HORN FAILED TO SOUND, EVEN AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, FIXED HORN BY REPLACING SOME PARTS.

Oct 3, 2001 Electrical System

HORN FAILED TO SOUND, EVEN AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, FIXED HORN BY REPLACING SOME PARTS.

Sep 28, 2001 Air Bags Fire

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE HEATER UNIT CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES CAME THROUGHT THE VENTS MELTING THE DASHBOARD AND VISIORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. NLM

Sep 28, 2001 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE HEATER UNIT CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES CAME THROUGHT THE VENTS MELTING THE DASHBOARD AND VISIORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. NLM

Sep 28, 2001 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE HEATER UNIT CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES CAME THROUGHT THE VENTS MELTING THE DASHBOARD AND VISIORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. NLM

Sep 28, 2001 Air Bags Fire

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE HEATER UNIT CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES CAME THROUGHT THE VENTS MELTING THE DASHBOARD AND VISIORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. NLM

Sep 28, 2001 Air Bags Fire

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE HEATER UNIT CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES CAME THROUGHT THE VENTS MELTING THE DASHBOARD AND VISIORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. NLM

Sep 28, 2001 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE HEATER UNIT CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES CAME THROUGHT THE VENTS MELTING THE DASHBOARD AND VISIORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. NLM

Sep 28, 2001 Visibility Fire

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE HEATER UNIT CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES CAME THROUGHT THE VENTS MELTING THE DASHBOARD AND VISIORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. NLM

Sep 28, 2001 Air Bags Fire

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH, THE HEATER UNIT CAUGHT FIRE, FLAMES CAME THROUGHT THE VENTS MELTING THE DASHBOARD AND VISIORS AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. NLM

Sep 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE/ RUN ROUGH, AND STALL AT ANY SPEED, AND/OR WILL NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP, AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Suspension

FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS TO BE REPLACED OR WHEELS MAY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE/ RUN ROUGH, AND STALL AT ANY SPEED, AND/OR WILL NOT START INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP, AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Suspension

FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS TO BE REPLACED OR WHEELS MAY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Air Bags

HAD AIR BAG SENSOR REPLACED THROUGH A RECALL NOTICE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH BLINKS PERIODICALY SINCE THE RECALL. DEALERSHIP STATES THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Air Bags

HAD AIR BAG SENSOR REPLACED THROUGH A RECALL NOTICE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH BLINKS PERIODICALY SINCE THE RECALL. DEALERSHIP STATES THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Suspension

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A CLICKING INSIDE OF STEERING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Sep 10, 2001 Suspension

WHEN TURNING VEHICLE LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A CLICKING INSIDE OF STEERING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Aug 22, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AFTER A FEW DAYS OF DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY RAIN. POWER STEERING WAS INTERMITTENT AND THEN GONE COMPLETELY. THE DEALER SAID THE RACK&PINION AND PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AFTER A FEW DAYS OF DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY RAIN. POWER STEERING WAS INTERMITTENT AND THEN GONE COMPLETELY. THE DEALER SAID THE RACK&PINION AND PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AFTER A FEW DAYS OF DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY RAIN. POWER STEERING WAS INTERMITTENT AND THEN GONE COMPLETELY. THE DEALER SAID THE RACK&PINION AND PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 22, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AFTER A FEW DAYS OF DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY RAIN. POWER STEERING WAS INTERMITTENT AND THEN GONE COMPLETELY. THE DEALER SAID THE RACK&PINION AND PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Suspension

AT 48,787 MILES THE LEFT COIL FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 3 PIECES. 9 DAYS LATER THE RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. BOTH REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

Aug 16, 2001 Suspension

AT 48,787 MILES THE LEFT COIL FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN 3 PIECES. 9 DAYS LATER THE RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. BOTH REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

Jul 23, 2001 Suspension

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FAILED BURING BACKUP, RESULTING IN TIRE GOUGE AND FRAME BOTTOMING. LOOKING AT THE 1998 MYSTIQUES/FORD CONTOURS, IT IS A VERY STRONG POSSIBLIITY THE THE COIL SPRINGS ON THESE CARS ARE FATIGUEING , FOR MANY SPRINGS HAVE FAILED IN THESE MODEL IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THERE IS MOST C...

Jul 23, 2001 Suspension

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FAILED BURING BACKUP, RESULTING IN TIRE GOUGE AND FRAME BOTTOMING. LOOKING AT THE 1998 MYSTIQUES/FORD CONTOURS, IT IS A VERY STRONG POSSIBLIITY THE THE COIL SPRINGS ON THESE CARS ARE FATIGUEING , FOR MANY SPRINGS HAVE FAILED IN THESE MODEL IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THERE IS MOST C...

Jun 15, 2001 Suspension

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP IN A PARKING LOT. FRONT FENDER DROPPED DOWN ON TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNDRIVEABLE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPONENT HAD TO BE REPAIRED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Jun 15, 2001 Suspension

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP IN A PARKING LOT. FRONT FENDER DROPPED DOWN ON TIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNDRIVEABLE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPONENT HAD TO BE REPAIRED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GETS AND REMAINS HARD (PEDAL AT FULL TOP) WHILE AT HIGHWAY AND THEN AT LOCAL STREET SPEEDS. ALTHOUGH THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND REPORTED TO DEALER AT SERVICE TIME (10/26/2000 & 05/22/2001), WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN IT IS CONSTANT. FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED, AND SOMETIMES PROBL...

May 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GETS AND REMAINS HARD (PEDAL AT FULL TOP) WHILE AT HIGHWAY AND THEN AT LOCAL STREET SPEEDS. ALTHOUGH THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND REPORTED TO DEALER AT SERVICE TIME (10/26/2000 & 05/22/2001), WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN IT IS CONSTANT. FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED, AND SOMETIMES PROBL...

May 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GETS AND REMAINS HARD (PEDAL AT FULL TOP) WHILE AT HIGHWAY AND THEN AT LOCAL STREET SPEEDS. ALTHOUGH THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND REPORTED TO DEALER AT SERVICE TIME (10/26/2000 & 05/22/2001), WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN IT IS CONSTANT. FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED, AND SOMETIMES PROBL...

May 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GETS AND REMAINS HARD (PEDAL AT FULL TOP) WHILE AT HIGHWAY AND THEN AT LOCAL STREET SPEEDS. ALTHOUGH THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND REPORTED TO DEALER AT SERVICE TIME (10/26/2000 & 05/22/2001), WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN IT IS CONSTANT. FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED, AND SOMETIMES PROBL...

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR KEEPS SHORTING OUT. OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGED 5 TIMES. THIS IS 6TH TIME TAKING IT BACK FOR SAME THING. DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. COMPUTER JUST READS THAT IT'S BAD.*AK CONSUMER STATES OXYGEN SENSOR HAS NOW BEEN REPLACED EIGHT TIMES, THE DEALER IS ONLY CHANGING THE SENSOR, ...

May 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR KEEPS SHORTING OUT. OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGED 5 TIMES. THIS IS 6TH TIME TAKING IT BACK FOR SAME THING. DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. COMPUTER JUST READS THAT IT'S BAD.*AK CONSUMER STATES OXYGEN SENSOR HAS NOW BEEN REPLACED EIGHT TIMES, THE DEALER IS ONLY CHANGING THE SENSOR, ...

Apr 29, 2001 Suspension

CAR NOT RUNNING, IGNITION OFF. COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF AND POINT OF SPRING EJECTED THROUGH TIRE CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW UP. FORTUNATELY I JUST TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS GETTING READY TO ENTER DR. OFFICE. IT WAS ONLY MINUTES AFTER EXITING A HIGHWAY. I WAS JUST SITTING THERE AND HEARD A LOUD EXPLO...

Apr 29, 2001 Suspension

CAR NOT RUNNING, IGNITION OFF. COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF AND POINT OF SPRING EJECTED THROUGH TIRE CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW UP. FORTUNATELY I JUST TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WAS GETTING READY TO ENTER DR. OFFICE. IT WAS ONLY MINUTES AFTER EXITING A HIGHWAY. I WAS JUST SITTING THERE AND HEARD A LOUD EXPLO...

Apr 24, 2001 Suspension

FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO CHECK WHAT PROBLEM WAS, HE FOUND OUT THAT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED TIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN CONSUMER'S GARAGE AND THA...

Apr 24, 2001 Suspension

FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO CHECK WHAT PROBLEM WAS, HE FOUND OUT THAT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED TIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN CONSUMER'S GARAGE AND THA...

Apr 24, 2001 Suspension

FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO CHECK WHAT PROBLEM WAS, HE FOUND OUT THAT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED TIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN CONSUMER'S GARAGE AND THA...

Apr 24, 2001 Suspension

FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO CHECK WHAT PROBLEM WAS, HE FOUND OUT THAT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED TIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN CONSUMER'S GARAGE AND THA...

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED TIRE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 11, 2001 Power Train

ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS SINCE 11/2000 I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM OF MY FLOOR SHIFT COMPONENT LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROBLEM THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE GROUP FOR CAMPAIGN 98V233000. MY PROBLEM LIES WITH WHY WOULD I BE EXPERI...

Apr 11, 2001 Power Train

ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS SINCE 11/2000 I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM OF MY FLOOR SHIFT COMPONENT LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PROBLEM THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE GROUP FOR CAMPAIGN 98V233000. MY PROBLEM LIES WITH WHY WOULD I BE EXPERI...

Mar 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNABLE TO FUEL MY 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE WITHOUT FREQUENT PUMP SHUT DOWN AND/OR GASOLINE SPILLAGE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2000 AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL REPAIRS WERE MADE ON MARCH 26, 2001. THE PROBLEM WAS LINKED TO A PRODUCT DEFECT - A STICKING FLAPPER VALVE (TSB 98-15-3). A NEW ...

Mar 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNABLE TO FUEL MY 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE WITHOUT FREQUENT PUMP SHUT DOWN AND/OR GASOLINE SPILLAGE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2000 AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL REPAIRS WERE MADE ON MARCH 26, 2001. THE PROBLEM WAS LINKED TO A PRODUCT DEFECT - A STICKING FLAPPER VALVE (TSB 98-15-3). A NEW ...

Mar 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNABLE TO FUEL MY 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE WITHOUT FREQUENT PUMP SHUT DOWN AND/OR GASOLINE SPILLAGE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2000 AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL REPAIRS WERE MADE ON MARCH 26, 2001. THE PROBLEM WAS LINKED TO A PRODUCT DEFECT - A STICKING FLAPPER VALVE (TSB 98-15-3). A NEW ...

Mar 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNABLE TO FUEL MY 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE WITHOUT FREQUENT PUMP SHUT DOWN AND/OR GASOLINE SPILLAGE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2000 AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL REPAIRS WERE MADE ON MARCH 26, 2001. THE PROBLEM WAS LINKED TO A PRODUCT DEFECT - A STICKING FLAPPER VALVE (TSB 98-15-3). A NEW ...

Mar 27, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS STOPPED READY TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND WAS REARENDED. PASSENGER'S LAP BELT WAS FINE, BUT SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T LOCK, CAUSING PASSENGER TO MOVE FORWARD. DRIVER'S SEATBELT ACTED PROPERLY. DEALER DIDN'T HAVE MUCH INFORMATION TO GIVE.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS STOPPED READY TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND WAS REARENDED. PASSENGER'S LAP BELT WAS FINE, BUT SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T LOCK, CAUSING PASSENGER TO MOVE FORWARD. DRIVER'S SEATBELT ACTED PROPERLY. DEALER DIDN'T HAVE MUCH INFORMATION TO GIVE.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS BURNED, CAUSING A SMALL FIRE. DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING HARNESS.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS BURNED, CAUSING A SMALL FIRE. DEALER HAS REPLACED WIRING HARNESS.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Suspension

LEFT COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF AND SHOT THROUGH LEFT FRONT TIRE.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRING CRACKED IN HALF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Suspension

LEFT COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN HALF AND SHOT THROUGH LEFT FRONT TIRE.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRING CRACKED IN HALF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Suspension

LEFT FRONT SPRING COIL SNAPPED. DEALER REPAIR SHOP DESCRIBES IT AS "LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKEN AND SITTING ON TIRE AND WRAPPED AROUND STRUT" WAS TOLD BY REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS NOT HAPPEN ON A CAR WITH SO FEW MILES. FORD DECLINES TO SAY THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BUT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST OR ONLY MAKE AND...

Mar 2, 2001 Suspension

LEFT FRONT SPRING COIL SNAPPED. DEALER REPAIR SHOP DESCRIBES IT AS "LEFT FRONT SPRING BROKEN AND SITTING ON TIRE AND WRAPPED AROUND STRUT" WAS TOLD BY REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS NOT HAPPEN ON A CAR WITH SO FEW MILES. FORD DECLINES TO SAY THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BUT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST OR ONLY MAKE AND...

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

WHEEL THAT BELT MAKES MOVE AROUND AND MAKES POWER STREEING PUMP WORK FAILED. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

WHEEL THAT BELT MAKES MOVE AROUND AND MAKES POWER STREEING PUMP WORK FAILED. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET.*AK

Feb 21, 2001 Power Train

THE SHIFTER DOES NOT SHIFT INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Power Train

THE SHIFTER DOES NOT SHIFT INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Power Train

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Unknown Or Other

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Power Train

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 13, 2001 Unknown Or Other

APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO, THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD . IT HAD SHOWED NO SIGNS OF LOSING POWER PRIOR TO THAT DAY. I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY AND WHEN I HOOKED IT UP THE ENGINE STARTED TURNING OVER. THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET. AS A RESULT THE STARTER DIED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A ...

Feb 11, 2001 Suspension

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP SIGN COIL SPRING SNAPPED, CAUSING FRONT END TO COLLAPSE, STRUT TO BE BENT, TIRE TO BE SHREDDED. WHILE THIS PART HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET, THIS VEHICLE HAS NEEDED MORE THAN $2000 IN REPAIRS IN THE LAST 9 MONTHS.

Feb 11, 2001 Suspension

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP SIGN COIL SPRING SNAPPED, CAUSING FRONT END TO COLLAPSE, STRUT TO BE BENT, TIRE TO BE SHREDDED. WHILE THIS PART HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET, THIS VEHICLE HAS NEEDED MORE THAN $2000 IN REPAIRS IN THE LAST 9 MONTHS.

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Suspension

WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY MERCURY MYSTIQUE DOWN THE ROAD ON 12/06/00 LEFT FRONT OF MY CAR DROPPED MY CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND MY CAR STOPPED ABRUPTLY I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE MY VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. A 6 INCH PIECE OF COIL SPRING BROKE OFF DROPPING MY LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR TO THE ROAD. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Suspension

WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY MERCURY MYSTIQUE DOWN THE ROAD ON 12/06/00 LEFT FRONT OF MY CAR DROPPED MY CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND MY CAR STOPPED ABRUPTLY I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE MY VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. A 6 INCH PIECE OF COIL SPRING BROKE OFF DROPPING MY LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR TO THE ROAD. *AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. DEALER HAS REPLACED TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND OTHER PARTS, BUT STILL NOT ACCURATE.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. DEALER HAS REPLACED TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND OTHER PARTS, BUT STILL NOT ACCURATE.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. DEALER HAS REPLACED TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND OTHER PARTS, BUT STILL NOT ACCURATE.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. DEALER HAS REPLACED TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND OTHER PARTS, BUT STILL NOT ACCURATE.*AK

Jan 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK WOULD NOT ALLOW GAS TO ENTER WITHOUT BACKING IT UP, THIS HAPPENS ESPECIALLY DURING WARM WEATHER. *SLC

Jan 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK WOULD NOT ALLOW GAS TO ENTER WITHOUT BACKING IT UP, THIS HAPPENS ESPECIALLY DURING WARM WEATHER. *SLC

Dec 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A SHORT IN THE ABS CONTROLLER SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE FUSE FOR THE FAN BLOWER TO BLOW THEREFORE THERE IS NO HEAT AND NO ABS WHICH MAKES THE CAR INOPERABLE. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE FORD DEALER THERE WAS ANOTHER LADY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Visibility

THERE IS A SHORT IN THE ABS CONTROLLER SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE FUSE FOR THE FAN BLOWER TO BLOW THEREFORE THERE IS NO HEAT AND NO ABS WHICH MAKES THE CAR INOPERABLE. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE FORD DEALER THERE WAS ANOTHER LADY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A SHORT IN THE ABS CONTROLLER SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE FUSE FOR THE FAN BLOWER TO BLOW THEREFORE THERE IS NO HEAT AND NO ABS WHICH MAKES THE CAR INOPERABLE. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE FORD DEALER THERE WAS ANOTHER LADY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 29, 2000 Visibility

THERE IS A SHORT IN THE ABS CONTROLLER SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE FUSE FOR THE FAN BLOWER TO BLOW THEREFORE THERE IS NO HEAT AND NO ABS WHICH MAKES THE CAR INOPERABLE. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE FORD DEALER THERE WAS ANOTHER LADY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL 99V194000. WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR STUCK. VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED UNDER MENTIONED RECALL PRIOR TO INCIDENT. DEALER HAS SINCE INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

Nov 30, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL 99V194000. WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR STUCK. VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED UNDER MENTIONED RECALL PRIOR TO INCIDENT. DEALER HAS SINCE INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

Nov 28, 2000 Electrical System

HORN PAD IS HARD TO OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NORMAL OPERATION FOR THAT VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT BEING UNABLE TO USE THE HORN IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *YH

Nov 28, 2000 Electrical System

HORN PAD IS HARD TO OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NORMAL OPERATION FOR THAT VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT BEING UNABLE TO USE THE HORN IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. *YH

Nov 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I AM NOT ABLE TO PUMP GAS WITHOUT SPILLAGE OCCURRING. THE TANK ACTS LIKE ITS FULL EVEN WHEN EMPTY AND I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY DEPRESS THE GAS PUMP. I AM ABLE TO ONLY PUMP A FEW GALLONS BEFORE MY HAND GETS TO TIRED TO CONTINUE. I HAVE HAD MECHANICS LOOK AT THIS BUT THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG.

Nov 24, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I AM NOT ABLE TO PUMP GAS WITHOUT SPILLAGE OCCURRING. THE TANK ACTS LIKE ITS FULL EVEN WHEN EMPTY AND I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY DEPRESS THE GAS PUMP. I AM ABLE TO ONLY PUMP A FEW GALLONS BEFORE MY HAND GETS TO TIRED TO CONTINUE. I HAVE HAD MECHANICS LOOK AT THIS BUT THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG.

Nov 19, 2000 Interior Lighting

LIGHTING---- 12 SECOND LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. WENT TO CHECK TO MAKE SURE BULB WAS NOT BURNED OUT BY TURNING ON SWITCH WHEN LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY BROKE AND SWUNG DOWN ALMOST HITTING ME IN HEAD. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS OUR FAULT NOT MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AGAIN. ENGINE--- DR...

Nov 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

LIGHTING---- 12 SECOND LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. WENT TO CHECK TO MAKE SURE BULB WAS NOT BURNED OUT BY TURNING ON SWITCH WHEN LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY BROKE AND SWUNG DOWN ALMOST HITTING ME IN HEAD. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS OUR FAULT NOT MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AGAIN. ENGINE--- DR...

Nov 19, 2000 Interior Lighting

LIGHTING---- 12 SECOND LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. WENT TO CHECK TO MAKE SURE BULB WAS NOT BURNED OUT BY TURNING ON SWITCH WHEN LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY BROKE AND SWUNG DOWN ALMOST HITTING ME IN HEAD. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS OUR FAULT NOT MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AGAIN. ENGINE--- DR...

Nov 19, 2000 Unknown Or Other

LIGHTING---- 12 SECOND LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. WENT TO CHECK TO MAKE SURE BULB WAS NOT BURNED OUT BY TURNING ON SWITCH WHEN LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY BROKE AND SWUNG DOWN ALMOST HITTING ME IN HEAD. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS OUR FAULT NOT MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AGAIN. ENGINE--- DR...

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH UNPLEASANT FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM WITH UNPLEASANT FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 5, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS A CONSTANT RATTLE UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *SLC

Oct 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE REAR RIGHT LIGHT FIXTURE BY THE TRUNK CAUSING IT TO LEAK FROM THE FIXTURE WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPEN OR IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. *SLC

Oct 5, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS A CONSTANT RATTLE UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. *SLC

Oct 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE REAR RIGHT LIGHT FIXTURE BY THE TRUNK CAUSING IT TO LEAK FROM THE FIXTURE WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPEN OR IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. *SLC

Sep 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ROAD IS WET AND CHANGING LANE ENGINE WOULD STALL AND VEHICLE STEERING WOULD LOCK UP WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 21, 2000 Steering

WHEN ROAD IS WET AND CHANGING LANE ENGINE WOULD STALL AND VEHICLE STEERING WOULD LOCK UP WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ROAD IS WET AND CHANGING LANE ENGINE WOULD STALL AND VEHICLE STEERING WOULD LOCK UP WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 21, 2000 Steering

WHEN ROAD IS WET AND CHANGING LANE ENGINE WOULD STALL AND VEHICLE STEERING WOULD LOCK UP WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

DIRECTIONAL LAMP SOCKET KEEPS BLOWING BULBS. WHEN USING T BLINKER SYSTEM, RIGHT SIDE LIGHT FLICKERS VERY FAST BEFORE THE BULB BLOWS. DEAELR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

DIRECTIONAL LAMP SOCKET KEEPS BLOWING BULBS. WHEN USING T BLINKER SYSTEM, RIGHT SIDE LIGHT FLICKERS VERY FAST BEFORE THE BULB BLOWS. DEAELR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHT HARNESS JUST BROKE OFF AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO APPLIED FORCE TO THE HARNESS, AND THE FORCE IT HIT ME WITH CAUSED ME TO MOMENTARILY LOOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR. THE PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO CHEAPLY BUILT.

Aug 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHT HARNESS JUST BROKE OFF AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO APPLIED FORCE TO THE HARNESS, AND THE FORCE IT HIT ME WITH CAUSED ME TO MOMENTARILY LOOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR. THE PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO CHEAPLY BUILT.

Aug 24, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING A/C MOTOR STOPPED, CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE A/C SWITCH. THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER DASH, CONSUMER STOPPED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ENTIRE DASHBOARD FELL OUT ON CONSUMER .*AK

Aug 24, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING A/C MOTOR STOPPED, CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE A/C SWITCH. THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER DASH, CONSUMER STOPPED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ENTIRE DASHBOARD FELL OUT ON CONSUMER .*AK

Aug 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED & WAS REARENDED BY THE MYSTIQUE. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. 1 INJURY & EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Air Bags Crash

ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED & WAS REARENDED BY THE MYSTIQUE. UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. 1 INJURY & EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. *AK

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER/CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER IS REPLACING THE SPEED SENSOR.*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER/CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER IS REPLACING THE SPEED SENSOR.*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER/CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER IS REPLACING THE SPEED SENSOR.*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER/CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER IS REPLACING THE SPEED SENSOR.*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER/CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER IS REPLACING THE SPEED SENSOR.*AK

Jul 19, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER/CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER IS REPLACING THE SPEED SENSOR.*AK

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING- TEMPERATURE RUNS ON THE HIGH RANGE OF NORMAL. ENGINE - TWO BOLTS FELL OUT OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSING UNKNOWN VIBRATION WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FRAY INTO ENGINE WHICH IN TURN DISLODGED TIMING BELT AND CAUSED OIL LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER...

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING- TEMPERATURE RUNS ON THE HIGH RANGE OF NORMAL. ENGINE - TWO BOLTS FELL OUT OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSING UNKNOWN VIBRATION WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FRAY INTO ENGINE WHICH IN TURN DISLODGED TIMING BELT AND CAUSED OIL LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER...

Jul 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE COOLING- TEMPERATURE RUNS ON THE HIGH RANGE OF NORMAL. ENGINE - TWO BOLTS FELL OUT OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSING UNKNOWN VIBRATION WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FRAY INTO ENGINE WHICH IN TURN DISLODGED TIMING BELT AND CAUSED OIL LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER...

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING- TEMPERATURE RUNS ON THE HIGH RANGE OF NORMAL. ENGINE - TWO BOLTS FELL OUT OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSING UNKNOWN VIBRATION WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FRAY INTO ENGINE WHICH IN TURN DISLODGED TIMING BELT AND CAUSED OIL LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER...

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING- TEMPERATURE RUNS ON THE HIGH RANGE OF NORMAL. ENGINE - TWO BOLTS FELL OUT OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSING UNKNOWN VIBRATION WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FRAY INTO ENGINE WHICH IN TURN DISLODGED TIMING BELT AND CAUSED OIL LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER...

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING- TEMPERATURE RUNS ON THE HIGH RANGE OF NORMAL. ENGINE - TWO BOLTS FELL OUT OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSING UNKNOWN VIBRATION WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FRAY INTO ENGINE WHICH IN TURN DISLODGED TIMING BELT AND CAUSED OIL LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER...

Jul 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE COOLING- TEMPERATURE RUNS ON THE HIGH RANGE OF NORMAL. ENGINE - TWO BOLTS FELL OUT OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSING UNKNOWN VIBRATION WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FRAY INTO ENGINE WHICH IN TURN DISLODGED TIMING BELT AND CAUSED OIL LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER...

Jul 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE COOLING- TEMPERATURE RUNS ON THE HIGH RANGE OF NORMAL. ENGINE - TWO BOLTS FELL OUT OF WATER PUMP PULLEY CAUSING UNKNOWN VIBRATION WHICH IN TURN CAUSED FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT WHICH CAUSED BELT TO FRAY INTO ENGINE WHICH IN TURN DISLODGED TIMING BELT AND CAUSED OIL LIGHT TO COME ON. DEALER...

Jul 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A SENSOR RECALL, THE BRAKES MADE A METAL-GRINDING NOISE. CONSUMER STATED NOISE WAS NOT THERE BEFORE. OWNER PAID FOR BRAKE REPAIRS, SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *AK *ML

Jul 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A SENSOR RECALL, THE BRAKES MADE A METAL-GRINDING NOISE. CONSUMER STATED NOISE WAS NOT THERE BEFORE. OWNER PAID FOR BRAKE REPAIRS, SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *AK *ML

Jul 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: EDPZB7EX TIRE SIZE: 205/60P15 )

Jul 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: EDPZB7EX TIRE SIZE: 205/60P15 )

Jun 22, 2000 Electrical System Fire

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER'S SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. ALSO A FIRE ORIGNATED UNDER THE HOOD. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Electrical System Fire

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER'S SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. ALSO A FIRE ORIGNATED UNDER THE HOOD. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 1, 2000 Suspension

HAS 6 RECALLS FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS ALREADY- THE COIL SPRINGS WILL EVENTUALLY BE RECALLED SOMEDAY AND GOD KNOWS WHAT ELSE. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE SAME COIL SPRINGS WERE RECALLED IN OTHER FORDS SOME TIME AGO AND THEY MISSED THESE BECAUSE THE DATE WAS DIFFERENT. THE CAR IS UNSAFE. WHEN...

Jun 1, 2000 Suspension

HAS 6 RECALLS FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS ALREADY- THE COIL SPRINGS WILL EVENTUALLY BE RECALLED SOMEDAY AND GOD KNOWS WHAT ELSE. WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE SAME COIL SPRINGS WERE RECALLED IN OTHER FORDS SOME TIME AGO AND THEY MISSED THESE BECAUSE THE DATE WAS DIFFERENT. THE CAR IS UNSAFE. WHEN...

May 30, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, AS A RESULT OF SUSPENSION TROUBLE, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES, TWO SETS OF TIRES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT IN LESS THAN 30,OOO MILES. *MJS

May 30, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, AS A RESULT OF SUSPENSION TROUBLE, EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE TIRES, TWO SETS OF TIRES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT IN LESS THAN 30,OOO MILES. *MJS

May 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN JANUARY 2000, MY FAN STOPPED RUNNING AND MY ABS LIGHT WENT OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY AS I WAS ROLLING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT. MY SPEED WAS VERY SLOW, AS I WAS JUST STOPPING AT THE EXIT TO THE PARKING LOT. FORD COVERED THE FAN SWITCH, AS IT WAS UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY RESEARCHED ...

May 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JANUARY 2000, MY FAN STOPPED RUNNING AND MY ABS LIGHT WENT OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY AS I WAS ROLLING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT. MY SPEED WAS VERY SLOW, AS I WAS JUST STOPPING AT THE EXIT TO THE PARKING LOT. FORD COVERED THE FAN SWITCH, AS IT WAS UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY RESEARCHED ...

May 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN JANUARY 2000, MY FAN STOPPED RUNNING AND MY ABS LIGHT WENT OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY AS I WAS ROLLING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT. MY SPEED WAS VERY SLOW, AS I WAS JUST STOPPING AT THE EXIT TO THE PARKING LOT. FORD COVERED THE FAN SWITCH, AS IT WAS UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY RESEARCHED ...

May 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN JANUARY 2000, MY FAN STOPPED RUNNING AND MY ABS LIGHT WENT OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY AS I WAS ROLLING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT. MY SPEED WAS VERY SLOW, AS I WAS JUST STOPPING AT THE EXIT TO THE PARKING LOT. FORD COVERED THE FAN SWITCH, AS IT WAS UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY RESEARCHED ...

May 4, 2000 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. FORD PROVIDED NO HELP. *AK *ML

May 4, 2000 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. FORD PROVIDED NO HELP. *AK *ML

May 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING PULSATION WHILE BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. THERE IS A TSB BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL WAS RUNNING OUT 3 DAYS AT A TIME. HAD OIL CHANGED. VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF AT STOP SIGN, BUT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. ALSO, . WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR.*AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL WAS RUNNING OUT 3 DAYS AT A TIME. HAD OIL CHANGED. VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF AT STOP SIGN, BUT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. ALSO, . WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR.*AK

May 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING PULSATION WHILE BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. THERE IS A TSB BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL WAS RUNNING OUT 3 DAYS AT A TIME. HAD OIL CHANGED. VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF AT STOP SIGN, BUT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. ALSO, . WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR.*AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL WAS RUNNING OUT 3 DAYS AT A TIME. HAD OIL CHANGED. VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF AT STOP SIGN, BUT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. ALSO, . WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR.*AK

Apr 27, 2000 Structure

THE SUNVISOR IS DEFECTIVE. YH

Apr 27, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP FAILED. YH

Apr 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM SEPARATED COMPLETELY. YH

Apr 27, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. YH

Apr 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Structure

THE SUNVISOR IS DEFECTIVE. YH

Apr 27, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP FAILED. YH

Apr 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM SEPARATED COMPLETELY. YH

Apr 27, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. YH

Apr 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER IS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NUMBER (6) OF RECALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALLS 00V075000 AND 99V103000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS 99S14 AND 00203 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALLS 00V075000 AND 99V103000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS 99S14 AND 00203 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALLS 00V075000 AND 99V103000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS 99S14 AND 00203 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALLS 00V075000 AND 99V103000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS 99S14 AND 00203 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES AND HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PRIOR TO RECALL THE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE FAILED (00V-075). YH

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PRIOR TO RECALL THE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE FAILED (00V-075). YH

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PRIOR TO RECALL THE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE FAILED (00V-075). YH

Apr 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PRIOR TO RECALL THE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE FAILED (00V-075). YH

Apr 18, 2000 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. NLM

Apr 18, 2000 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. NLM

Mar 16, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 16, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP LEAKS PRIOR RECALL NOTICE (99B-23).YH

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOISE IS COMING FROM ENGINE AREA BECAUSE ONLY ONE BOLT IS HOLDING THE PUMP PULLEY, TWO BOLTS ARE MISSING.YH

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP LEAKS PRIOR RECALL NOTICE (99B-23).YH

Mar 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NOISE IS COMING FROM ENGINE AREA BECAUSE ONLY ONE BOLT IS HOLDING THE PUMP PULLEY, TWO BOLTS ARE MISSING.YH

Feb 28, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL PROCESS AND CAN NOT OBTAIN A LOANER CAR FOR SCHEDULED RECALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED. (99V-243) *MJS

Feb 28, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL PROCESS AND CAN NOT OBTAIN A LOANER CAR FOR SCHEDULED RECALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED. (99V-243) *MJS

Feb 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS WATER IN THE TAIL LIGHTS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS WATER IN THE TAIL LIGHTS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

UNABLE TO PUT FUEL INTO CAR. FUEL KICKS BACK AND OVERFLOWS ONTO THE GROUND. IF YOU REFUEL SLOWLY YOU CAN GET ABOUT 3 DOLLARS INTO CAR IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES. USUALLY END UP WITH MORE FUEL ON THE GROUND THEN IN THE CAR. ADDITIONALLY FUEL ENDS UP IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL OF THE CAR, CONCERNED ABOUT GAS...

Feb 21, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

UNABLE TO PUT FUEL INTO CAR. FUEL KICKS BACK AND OVERFLOWS ONTO THE GROUND. IF YOU REFUEL SLOWLY YOU CAN GET ABOUT 3 DOLLARS INTO CAR IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES. USUALLY END UP WITH MORE FUEL ON THE GROUND THEN IN THE CAR. ADDITIONALLY FUEL ENDS UP IN THE REAR WHEEL WELL OF THE CAR, CONCERNED ABOUT GAS...

Feb 2, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL COMPONENT (HEADLIGHT SWITCH)REPAIR CANNOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (99S14). NLM

Feb 2, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL COMPONENT (HEADLIGHT SWITCH)REPAIR CANNOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (99S14). NLM

Jan 27, 2000 Visibility

DASHBOARD REFLECTS OFF THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Visibility

DASHBOARD REFLECTS OFF THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. *AK

Dec 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL # 99V194000 FORD/THROTTLE CABLE; OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR RECALL TO BE PERFORMED SINCE AUGUST, 99. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Dec 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECALL # 99V194000 FORD/THROTTLE CABLE; OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR RECALL TO BE PERFORMED SINCE AUGUST, 99. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Dec 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE AND WATER PUMP FROZE CAUSING VEHICLE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO ENGINE, AFTER REPLACING ENGINE, BELT AND PUMP VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO RUN HOT. MJS

Dec 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. MJS

Dec 10, 1999 Seats

FRONT SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE DUE TO FAILED PART. MJS

Dec 10, 1999 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT 65 TO 70 MPH. MJS

Dec 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE AND WATER PUMP FROZE CAUSING VEHICLE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO ENGINE, AFTER REPLACING ENGINE, BELT AND PUMP VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO RUN HOT. MJS

Dec 10, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. MJS

Dec 10, 1999 Seats

FRONT SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE DUE TO FAILED PART. MJS

Dec 10, 1999 Suspension

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT 65 TO 70 MPH. MJS

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

CAR BEING DRIVEN AT AROUND 30MPH, NUMEROUS TIMES, ALL POWER WAS LOST, HIT CURB, HAD NO STEERING, BRAKES, LUCKILY COULD PUT IN NEUTRAL AND RE-START, CRANSKSHAFT SENSOR WAS CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE OUT. VERY DANGEROUS GOING THRU INTERSECTION OR DRIVING DOWNTOWN.

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

CAR BEING DRIVEN AT AROUND 30MPH, NUMEROUS TIMES, ALL POWER WAS LOST, HIT CURB, HAD NO STEERING, BRAKES, LUCKILY COULD PUT IN NEUTRAL AND RE-START, CRANSKSHAFT SENSOR WAS CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE OUT. VERY DANGEROUS GOING THRU INTERSECTION OR DRIVING DOWNTOWN.

Nov 29, 1999 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING DASHBOARD REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE CLEARLY OUT OF THE WINDOW. CONTACTED DEALER, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING DASHBOARD REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE CLEARLY OUT OF THE WINDOW. CONTACTED DEALER, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Air Bags

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V243000/MFR RECALL NUMBER 99S23. DEALER STATES PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO HAVE RECALL WORK CORRECTED. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

REAR AXLE TRAIL ARM BOLT FAILED. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

REAR AXLE TRAIL ARM BOLT FAILED. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

REAR AXLE TRAIL ARM BOLT FAILED. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Air Bags

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V243000/MFR RECALL NUMBER 99S23. DEALER STATES PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO HAVE RECALL WORK CORRECTED. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

REAR AXLE TRAIL ARM BOLT FAILED. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

REAR AXLE TRAIL ARM BOLT FAILED. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Suspension

REAR AXLE TRAIL ARM BOLT FAILED. MJS

Oct 25, 1999 Electrical System

WIRING TO THE HEADLIGHTS HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE WIRING UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Oct 25, 1999 Electrical System

WIRING TO THE HEADLIGHTS HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE WIRING UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Electrical System

THE ENGINE HAS GONE DEAD AND WILL NOT START DUE TO A SHORT IN THE BATTERY RELAY CABLE. THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN ELECTRONICALLY , ALSO. DLR HAS NOT SEEN.

Oct 18, 1999 Electrical System

THE ENGINE HAS GONE DEAD AND WILL NOT START DUE TO A SHORT IN THE BATTERY RELAY CABLE. THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN ELECTRONICALLY , ALSO. DLR HAS NOT SEEN.

Oct 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE.ALSO, ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AFTER PUTTING OIL IN IT. BEEN TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE.ALSO, ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AFTER PUTTING OIL IN IT. BEEN TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE.ALSO, ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AFTER PUTTING OIL IN IT. BEEN TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK

Oct 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE.ALSO, ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL AFTER PUTTING OIL IN IT. BEEN TO MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED MAKING FUNNY NOISES. CONSUMER STOPPED THE CAR AND POPPED OPEN THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT WATER TANK WAS LOW. CONSUMER THEN FILLED TANK BACK UP WITH WATER. THE NEXT DAY STEAM WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND IT IS STILL THERE.

Oct 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STARTED MAKING FUNNY NOISES. CONSUMER STOPPED THE CAR AND POPPED OPEN THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT WATER TANK WAS LOW. CONSUMER THEN FILLED TANK BACK UP WITH WATER. THE NEXT DAY STEAM WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND IT IS STILL THERE.

Sep 30, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING UNDER WET CONDITIONS POWER STEERING GOES OUT, MAKING THE STEERING STIFF. IF CONSUMER IS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN SHE HAS TO MANUALLY RETURN THE STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *MJS

Sep 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 399V103000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON DATE GIVEN. THE REMEDY FAILED. HAVE NO TAILLIGHTS. THE RIGHT TAILLIGHT WOULD FLASH ON/OFF ON ITS OWN. HAD NO PROBLEM UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING UNDER WET CONDITIONS POWER STEERING GOES OUT, MAKING THE STEERING STIFF. IF CONSUMER IS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN SHE HAS TO MANUALLY RETURN THE STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *MJS

Sep 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 399V103000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON DATE GIVEN. THE REMEDY FAILED. HAVE NO TAILLIGHTS. THE RIGHT TAILLIGHT WOULD FLASH ON/OFF ON ITS OWN. HAD NO PROBLEM UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Visibility

BLOWER RESISTOR AND MOTOR BURNED OUT DUE TO FAULTY PLUGS. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DURING RAINY AND WET CONDITIONS,THE POWER STEERING FAILS DURING THE ENACTMENT OF A TURN. THE DEALERSHIP "CANNOT DIAGNOSE"THIS DANGEROUS OCCURANCE.

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DURING RAINY AND WET CONDITIONS,THE POWER STEERING FAILS DURING THE ENACTMENT OF A TURN. THE DEALERSHIP "CANNOT DIAGNOSE"THIS DANGEROUS OCCURANCE.

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DURING RAINY AND WET CONDITIONS,THE POWER STEERING FAILS DURING THE ENACTMENT OF A TURN. THE DEALERSHIP "CANNOT DIAGNOSE"THIS DANGEROUS OCCURANCE.

Sep 23, 1999 Visibility

BLOWER RESISTOR AND MOTOR BURNED OUT DUE TO FAULTY PLUGS. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DURING RAINY AND WET CONDITIONS,THE POWER STEERING FAILS DURING THE ENACTMENT OF A TURN. THE DEALERSHIP "CANNOT DIAGNOSE"THIS DANGEROUS OCCURANCE.

Sep 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DURING RAINY AND WET CONDITIONS,THE POWER STEERING FAILS DURING THE ENACTMENT OF A TURN. THE DEALERSHIP "CANNOT DIAGNOSE"THIS DANGEROUS OCCURANCE.

Sep 23, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS DURING RAINY AND WET CONDITIONS,THE POWER STEERING FAILS DURING THE ENACTMENT OF A TURN. THE DEALERSHIP "CANNOT DIAGNOSE"THIS DANGEROUS OCCURANCE.

Sep 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V194000 & CONTACTED DEALER TO SET APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. BEEN CHECKING OFF & ON SINCE. RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE FOR SAME RECALL. STILL NO PARTS. AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER NOT SENDING PARTS FOR REPAIR OF THROTTLE CABLE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V194000 & CONTACTED DEALER TO SET APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. BEEN CHECKING OFF & ON SINCE. RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE FOR SAME RECALL. STILL NO PARTS. AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER NOT SENDING PARTS FOR REPAIR OF THROTTLE CABLE. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V194000 & CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP LATER & GIVEN SAME INFORMATION. WAS INFORMED WILL CALL WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. OWNER IS UPSET. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V194000 & CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP LATER & GIVEN SAME INFORMATION. WAS INFORMED WILL CALL WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. OWNER IS UPSET. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

MANUFACTURER IS NOT PRODUCING THE PARTS TO REPAIR NHTSA RECALL 99V19400/MFR RECALL 99S19, THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

MANUFACTURER IS NOT PRODUCING THE PARTS TO REPAIR NHTSA RECALL 99V19400/MFR RECALL 99S19, THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE DEVELOPED VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. DLR HAS ROTATED AND BALANCED TIRES, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 99V194000/ MFR RECALL 99S19, DEALER STATED NO PARTS AVAILABLE, FORD HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER REGARDING RECALL. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-194, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT OF RIGHT SIDE TIRES ONLY. NLM

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-194, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT OF RIGHT SIDE TIRES ONLY. NLM

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-194, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT OF RIGHT SIDE TIRES ONLY. NLM

Sep 8, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE DEVELOPED VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. DLR HAS ROTATED AND BALANCED TIRES, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 99V194000/ MFR RECALL 99S19, DEALER STATED NO PARTS AVAILABLE, FORD HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER REGARDING RECALL. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-194, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT OF RIGHT SIDE TIRES ONLY. NLM

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-194, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT OF RIGHT SIDE TIRES ONLY. NLM

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-194, VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT OF RIGHT SIDE TIRES ONLY. NLM

Aug 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILURE CAUSED GRINDING AND SCRAPING NOISE. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FAILED RESULTING HARD IN TO GEAR, DEALER REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING AGAIN. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW UP CAUSING CRASHES INTO THE WINDSHIELD. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Electrical System

SHORTING OUT OF WIRING CAUSED FUSE BLOWING, TWO TIMES BATTERY DIED AND ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIED DUE TO MAJOR OIL LEAKAGE. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILURE CAUSED GRINDING AND SCRAPING NOISE. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FAILED RESULTING HARD IN TO GEAR, DEALER REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING AGAIN. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW UP CAUSING CRASHES INTO THE WINDSHIELD. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Electrical System

SHORTING OUT OF WIRING CAUSED FUSE BLOWING, TWO TIMES BATTERY DIED AND ALTERNATOR FAILED. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIED DUE TO MAJOR OIL LEAKAGE. YH

Aug 30, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE. YH

Aug 27, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES OFF AND ON. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES OFF AND ON. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE, AND THE BRAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, AND CONSUMER CAN'T SHIFT THE GEARS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE, AND THE BRAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, AND CONSUMER CAN'T SHIFT THE GEARS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE, AND THE BRAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, AND CONSUMER CAN'T SHIFT THE GEARS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 20, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE, AND THE BRAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, AND CONSUMER CAN'T SHIFT THE GEARS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 20, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE, AND THE BRAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, AND CONSUMER CAN'T SHIFT THE GEARS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 20, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE, AND THE BRAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, AND CONSUMER CAN'T SHIFT THE GEARS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK FILLER PIPE/TANK EXPERIENCING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WHEN FILLING GAS TANK, SHUTS OFF AS GAS BACKS UP IN FILLER PIPE/TANK, CONSUMER NEVER KNOWS WHEN TANK IS FULLY FILLED. MJS

Aug 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK FILLER PIPE/TANK EXPERIENCING CONSTANT PROBLEMS WHEN FILLING GAS TANK, SHUTS OFF AS GAS BACKS UP IN FILLER PIPE/TANK, CONSUMER NEVER KNOWS WHEN TANK IS FULLY FILLED. MJS

Jul 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.CONSUMER MUST RESTART VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Jul 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.CONSUMER MUST RESTART VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP BROKE.

Jul 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP BROKE.

Jul 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD CAN'T SEEM TO FIND A PROBLEM, THEY HAD MY CARE FOR 3 DAYS AND GAVE IT BACK TO US, ON THE WAY HOME FROM DEALER CAR CUT OUT TWICE (STALLED WHILE DRIVING). CALLED FORD NEXT DAY HAD IT TOWED AGAIN, STILL IN SHOP, I HAD CAR FOR 1 1/2 DAYS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. FORD CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM...AND AS IF...

Jul 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD CAN'T SEEM TO FIND A PROBLEM, THEY HAD MY CARE FOR 3 DAYS AND GAVE IT BACK TO US, ON THE WAY HOME FROM DEALER CAR CUT OUT TWICE (STALLED WHILE DRIVING). CALLED FORD NEXT DAY HAD IT TOWED AGAIN, STILL IN SHOP, I HAD CAR FOR 1 1/2 DAYS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. FORD CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM...AND AS IF...

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS, AND SKIPS GEARS. ALSO, TRANSAXLE FAILED, VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AT HWY SPEED. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS, AND SKIPS GEARS. ALSO, TRANSAXLE FAILED, VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AT HWY SPEED. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS, AND SKIPS GEARS. ALSO, TRANSAXLE FAILED, VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AT HWY SPEED. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS, AND SKIPS GEARS. ALSO, TRANSAXLE FAILED, VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AT HWY SPEED. *AK

Apr 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING GUARD RAIL, NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH PASSENGER/DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. MJS

Apr 28, 1999 Air Bags

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING GUARD RAIL, NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH PASSENGER/DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. MJS

Apr 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT CAR IN FRONT OF HIM RESULTING IN INJURIES, POSSIBILITY OF CRUISE CONTROL NOT DISENGAGING. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT CAR IN FRONT OF HIM RESULTING IN INJURIES, POSSIBILITY OF CRUISE CONTROL NOT DISENGAGING. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING GUARD RAIL, NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH PASSENGER/DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. MJS

Apr 28, 1999 Air Bags

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING GUARD RAIL, NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH PASSENGER/DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING COLLISION. MJS

Apr 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT CAR IN FRONT OF HIM RESULTING IN INJURIES, POSSIBILITY OF CRUISE CONTROL NOT DISENGAGING. NM

Apr 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT CAR IN FRONT OF HIM RESULTING IN INJURIES, POSSIBILITY OF CRUISE CONTROL NOT DISENGAGING. NM

Apr 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BACKING OUT AND MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE IS MAKING A POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD. CONSUMER THINKS THE BRACKET IS LOOSE. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Suspension

WHEN BACKING OUT AND MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE IS MAKING A POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD. CONSUMER THINKS THE BRACKET IS LOOSE. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BACKING OUT AND MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE IS MAKING A POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD. CONSUMER THINKS THE BRACKET IS LOOSE. *AK

Apr 6, 1999 Suspension

WHEN BACKING OUT AND MAKING A TURN, VEHICLE IS MAKING A POPPING NOISE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED A GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD. CONSUMER THINKS THE BRACKET IS LOOSE. *AK

Apr 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING.

Apr 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVEN OVER 60 MPH.

Apr 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING.

Apr 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN DRIVEN OVER 60 MPH.

Mar 12, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. CONTACTED DEALER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98V233000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Power Train

MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE #98S-26 SHIFT INDICATOR; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON SERVERAL OCCASIONS, AND WAS GIVEN VARIOUS EXCUSES FOR NOT HONORING RECALL. CONSUMER SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. CONTACTED DEALER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98V233000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Power Train

MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE #98S-26 SHIFT INDICATOR; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON SERVERAL OCCASIONS, AND WAS GIVEN VARIOUS EXCUSES FOR NOT HONORING RECALL. CONSUMER SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Power Train

CONUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE #98S-26, NHTSA RECALL 98V233, CONCERNING TRASNSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT INDICATOR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER WHEN PARTS ARRIVED. NOTHING WAS HEARD SINCE. SEEKING HNTSA FOR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Power Train

CONUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE #98S-26, NHTSA RECALL 98V233, CONCERNING TRASNSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT INDICATOR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE WOULD CONTACT CONSUMER WHEN PARTS ARRIVED. NOTHING WAS HEARD SINCE. SEEKING HNTSA FOR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Visibility

WHEN TURNING ON THE DEFROSTER IN RAINING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT WINDOW FOGGED UP REALLY BADLY IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS. CONSUMER HAD STOP VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT SEE. TOOK TO FORD DEALER ,AND THEY SAID IT HAPPENED. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Visibility

WHEN TURNING ON THE DEFROSTER IN RAINING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT WINDOW FOGGED UP REALLY BADLY IN ABOUT 3 SECONDS. CONSUMER HAD STOP VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT SEE. TOOK TO FORD DEALER ,AND THEY SAID IT HAPPENED. *AK

Feb 23, 1999 Air Bags

EXPERIENCED DEALER PROBLEM WHEN REQUESTED TO HAVE AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLED.

Feb 23, 1999 Air Bags

EXPERIENCED DEALER PROBLEM WHEN REQUESTED TO HAVE AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH INSTALLED.

Feb 5, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HEARD SOME NOISE ,AND NOTICED THE AXLE SHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Feb 5, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND HEARD SOME NOISE ,AND NOTICED THE AXLE SHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WARNING SENSOR FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

VOLT REGULATER WAS DEFECTIVE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WARNING SENSOR FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

VOLT REGULATER WAS DEFECTIVE. YH

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BROKE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. ALSO, THERE IS KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Suspension

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BROKE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. ALSO, THERE IS KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BROKE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. ALSO, THERE IS KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Suspension

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BROKE AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. ALSO, THERE IS KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE IN FRONTAL IMPACT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE PASSENGER'S SEATBELT DID HOLD THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN HEAD INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE IN FRONTAL IMPACT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE PASSENGER'S SEATBELT DID HOLD THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN HEAD INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE IN FRONTAL IMPACT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE PASSENGER'S SEATBELT DID HOLD THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN HEAD INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE IN FRONTAL IMPACT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID DEPLOY, BUT THE PASSENGER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE PASSENGER'S SEATBELT DID HOLD THE OCCUPANT, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN HEAD INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND FRONT SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND FRONT SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

RECEIVED RECALL98V233000 IN THE MAIL. HAD CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CALLED 2 WKS LATER & STILL NO PARTS. WAS TOLD WOULD HAVE TO ORDER PARTS. CALLED ONCE AGAIN 3 WEEKS LATER & STILL NO PARTS. *AK

Dec 31, 1998 Power Train

RECEIVED RECALL98V233000 IN THE MAIL. HAD CALLED DEALERSHIP FOR APPOINTMENT. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CALLED 2 WKS LATER & STILL NO PARTS. WAS TOLD WOULD HAVE TO ORDER PARTS. CALLED ONCE AGAIN 3 WEEKS LATER & STILL NO PARTS. *AK

Dec 22, 1998 Steering

THE STEERING HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO HOLD AN ALIGNMENT. I HAD AN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GO ON AND HAD TWO SERVICE TRIES BEFORE IT WAS FIXED. I HAVE HAD A ROTTEN EGG SMELL AND ENGINE PINGING FOR THE LAST 6,000 MILES. I ONLY HAVE 10,500 ON IT NOW. THE DEALER WILL NOT EVEN TRY TO FIX IT. I'M TRYING TO GET A...

Dec 22, 1998 Steering

THE STEERING HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO HOLD AN ALIGNMENT. I HAD AN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GO ON AND HAD TWO SERVICE TRIES BEFORE IT WAS FIXED. I HAVE HAD A ROTTEN EGG SMELL AND ENGINE PINGING FOR THE LAST 6,000 MILES. I ONLY HAVE 10,500 ON IT NOW. THE DEALER WILL NOT EVEN TRY TO FIX IT. I'M TRYING TO GET A...

Dec 10, 1998 Steering

STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING STEERING NOISE WHEN TURNING SHARPLY IT MAY LEAD UP TO A STEERING LOCK UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Steering

STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING STEERING NOISE WHEN TURNING SHARPLY IT MAY LEAD UP TO A STEERING LOCK UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 24, 1998 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH SHIFT LEVEL INDICATOR. WHILE HAVING VEHICLE WASHED, VEHICLE STARTED MOVING ON ITS OWN. THIS VEHICLE'S SUDDEN MOVEMENT, CAUSED IT TO RUN INTO AN IRON STRUCTURE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. THE DEFECTS DESCRIBED ...

Nov 24, 1998 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH SHIFT LEVEL INDICATOR. WHILE HAVING VEHICLE WASHED, VEHICLE STARTED MOVING ON ITS OWN. THIS VEHICLE'S SUDDEN MOVEMENT, CAUSED IT TO RUN INTO AN IRON STRUCTURE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. THE DEFECTS DESCRIBED ...

Nov 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A "SCRUBBING OF METAL TO METAL" SOUND AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. BEEN TO DEALER, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A "SCRUBBING OF METAL TO METAL" SOUND AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. BEEN TO DEALER, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Equipment

DAUGHTER (16 YEARS OLD) GETTING IN BACK SEAT WITH HER FLUTE CASE PRESSED UP AGAINST SPEAKER GRILL WITH THE CASE. THIS WAS ENOUGH TO CRACK THE SPEAKER GRILL. I HAVE NOT INFORMED THE DEALER YET, AS I HAVE A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT NEXT MONTH FOR SERVICE AND WILL BRING IT UP AT THAT TIME. THIS SPEAKER...

Nov 17, 1998 Equipment

DAUGHTER (16 YEARS OLD) GETTING IN BACK SEAT WITH HER FLUTE CASE PRESSED UP AGAINST SPEAKER GRILL WITH THE CASE. THIS WAS ENOUGH TO CRACK THE SPEAKER GRILL. I HAVE NOT INFORMED THE DEALER YET, AS I HAVE A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT NEXT MONTH FOR SERVICE AND WILL BRING IT UP AT THAT TIME. THIS SPEAKER...

Oct 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE UPON APPLICATION.

Oct 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE UPON APPLICATION.

Oct 8, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATES, NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE MALFUNCTION.

Oct 8, 1998 Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATES, NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE MALFUNCTION.

Aug 3, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH PUTTING GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD PUSH GAS BACK OUT EVERY TIME CONSUMER TRIES TO PUT GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP FOUR TIMES, AND DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Aug 3, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH PUTTING GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD PUSH GAS BACK OUT EVERY TIME CONSUMER TRIES TO PUT GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP FOUR TIMES, AND DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Jul 7, 1998 Equipment

THE OWNER'S MANUAL ON THE POWER WINDOW OPERATION IS WRONG.

Jul 7, 1998 Equipment

THE OWNER'S MANUAL ON THE POWER WINDOW OPERATION IS WRONG.

Dec 22, 1997 Structure

WHEN OPENING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SHOCK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 22, 1997 Structure

WHEN OPENING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SHOCK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK