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Jul 11, 2008 Structure 57,000 mi

I HIT A SMALL POTHOLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY MOVED TO A ONE O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE THE WHEELS WERE POINTING STRAIGHT AHEAD. MY ALIGNMENT SHOP INSPECTED THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE CAUSE WAS A FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME MOUNTING BOLT ANCHOR. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID MY CAR IS NO...

Jul 11, 2008 Structure 57,000 mi

I HIT A SMALL POTHOLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY MOVED TO A ONE O'CLOCK POSITION WHILE THE WHEELS WERE POINTING STRAIGHT AHEAD. MY ALIGNMENT SHOP INSPECTED THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE CAUSE WAS A FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME MOUNTING BOLT ANCHOR. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID MY CAR IS NO...

Sep 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE DELAY TO DISENGAGED THE SPEED CONTROL. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE DRIVER REGAINED CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER # 97V025000 BUT MI...

Sep 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE DELAY TO DISENGAGED THE SPEED CONTROL. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE DRIVER REGAINED CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER # 97V025000 BUT MI...

Apr 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATES THE HEAD LAMP SENSOR SWITCH BURNED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THE VIN NUMBER IS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. *MR

Apr 6, 2004 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATES THE HEAD LAMP SENSOR SWITCH BURNED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THE VIN NUMBER IS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. *MR

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND ...

Jul 17, 2003 Structure 130,000 mi

NORTHPORT FORD IN COMMACK, NY FAILED TO PROPERLY PERFORM SAFETY RECALL 98S36 FOR THE SUBFRAME ON MY 1991 MERCURY SABLE. THE SUBFRAME SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE FREE CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY MOTOR MOUNTS, TRANSMISSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER IN PATCHOGUE NY. FORD...

Jul 17, 2003 Structure 130,000 mi

NORTHPORT FORD IN COMMACK, NY FAILED TO PROPERLY PERFORM SAFETY RECALL 98S36 FOR THE SUBFRAME ON MY 1991 MERCURY SABLE. THE SUBFRAME SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE FREE CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY MOTOR MOUNTS, TRANSMISSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER IN PATCHOGUE NY. FORD...

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BUSHINGS ARE MADE OF A VIBER MATERIAL THAT WEARS OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER IMPROPERLY. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BUSHINGS ARE MADE OF A VIBER MATERIAL THAT WEARS OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER IMPROPERLY. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BUSHINGS ARE MADE OF A VIBER MATERIAL THAT WEARS OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER IMPROPERLY. *AK

Jul 2, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BUSHINGS ARE MADE OF A VIBER MATERIAL THAT WEARS OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER IMPROPERLY. *AK

May 19, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE LEFT TURNS. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE LEFT TURNS. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Structure

THE LEFT REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNT BROKE. THE RIGHT REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO BREAK. *NLM

May 16, 2003 Structure

THE LEFT REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNT BROKE. THE RIGHT REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO BREAK. *NLM

May 13, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF NHTSA RECALL # 98-V-323-000 WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NLM

May 13, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF NHTSA RECALL # 98-V-323-000 WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NLM

Nov 20, 2002 Suspension

PLNHTS#6954-94-E-036-000: SWAY BAR BRACKET WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE DID NOT FUSE PROPERTY. CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM (MAKING SOME NOISE). DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Suspension

PLNHTS#6954-94-E-036-000: SWAY BAR BRACKET WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE DID NOT FUSE PROPERTY. CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM (MAKING SOME NOISE). DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 14, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AUTO WAS PARKED. APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF LATER, ACCORDING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT, A FIRE WAS REPORTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. FIRE GUTTED OUT THE ENTIRE MOTOR AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. NO INJURIES. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OF ANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. MR

Oct 14, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AUTO WAS PARKED. APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF LATER, ACCORDING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT, A FIRE WAS REPORTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. FIRE GUTTED OUT THE ENTIRE MOTOR AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. NO INJURIES. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OF ANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. MR

Aug 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS NOISY.*JB

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE NEVER SATISFACTORY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE OK, THE BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WHEELS, CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS THE FRONT ROTORS, WHICH WERE EVENTUALLY RE...

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE NEVER SATISFACTORY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE OK, THE BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WHEELS, CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS THE FRONT ROTORS, WHICH WERE EVENTUALLY RE...

Apr 22, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS NOISY.*JB

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE NEVER SATISFACTORY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE OK, THE BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WHEELS, CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS THE FRONT ROTORS, WHICH WERE EVENTUALLY RE...

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE NEVER SATISFACTORY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE OK, THE BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WHEELS, CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS THE FRONT ROTORS, WHICH WERE EVENTUALLY RE...

Apr 22, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS NOISY.*JB

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE NEVER SATISFACTORY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE OK, THE BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WHEELS, CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS THE FRONT ROTORS, WHICH WERE EVENTUALLY RE...

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE NEVER SATISFACTORY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE OK, THE BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WHEELS, CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS THE FRONT ROTORS, WHICH WERE EVENTUALLY RE...

Apr 22, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS NOISY.*JB

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE NEVER SATISFACTORY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE OK, THE BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WHEELS, CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS THE FRONT ROTORS, WHICH WERE EVENTUALLY RE...

Apr 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE NEVER SATISFACTORY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS ALWAYS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WERE OK, THE BRAKES WERE PULSATING AND THERE WAS EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WHEELS, CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS THE FRONT ROTORS, WHICH WERE EVENTUALLY RE...

Nov 24, 2001 Steering

REPAIR IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE WAS POWER STEERING LINE - REPORTED TO SELLER IMMEDIATELY THE NEXT WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. *AK

Nov 24, 2001 Steering

REPAIR IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE WAS POWER STEERING LINE - REPORTED TO SELLER IMMEDIATELY THE NEXT WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. *AK

Nov 5, 2001 Tires

LEFT/REAR COOPER TIRE, SIZE: P205/65R15, DOT: U9UREK7139 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRE, AND IT WAS NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1991, MERCURY, SABLE. *AK

Nov 5, 2001 Tires

LEFT/REAR COOPER TIRE, SIZE: P205/65R15, DOT: U9UREK7139 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRE, AND IT WAS NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1991, MERCURY, SABLE. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE, THE ENGINE DID NOT TURN OVER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND TECHNICIAN STATED HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. *AK *SLC

Nov 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE, THE ENGINE DID NOT TURN OVER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND TECHNICIAN STATED HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. *AK *SLC

Aug 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jul 31, 2001 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. NLM

Jul 31, 2001 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. NLM

Jun 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

I HAVE LOCATED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A REPETITIVE SEVERE PROBLEMWHERE THE WIRE HARNESS IS RUBBING AGAINST A SHARP BENT METAL EDGE NEXT TO THE FUSE BOX AND AFTER TRYING TO LOCATE PARTS TO REPAIR I OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED OUT TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES WHERE IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED AT OR UNDER THE DAS...

Jun 24, 2001 Electrical System Fire

I HAVE LOCATED WHAT APPEARS TO BE A REPETITIVE SEVERE PROBLEMWHERE THE WIRE HARNESS IS RUBBING AGAINST A SHARP BENT METAL EDGE NEXT TO THE FUSE BOX AND AFTER TRYING TO LOCATE PARTS TO REPAIR I OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED OUT TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLES WHERE IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED AT OR UNDER THE DAS...

May 16, 2001 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP VEHICLE WILL HESITATE , FEELS AS THOUGH VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL , LIKE IT IS OUT OF GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE. CONSUMER MUST RESTART VEHICLE, BUT EVENTUALLY DEFECT WILL REOCCUR. CONSUMER RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IN NOVEMBER 1994 FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH STATED THAT DEFECT...

May 16, 2001 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP VEHICLE WILL HESITATE , FEELS AS THOUGH VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL , LIKE IT IS OUT OF GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE. CONSUMER MUST RESTART VEHICLE, BUT EVENTUALLY DEFECT WILL REOCCUR. CONSUMER RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY IN NOVEMBER 1994 FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH STATED THAT DEFECT...

Apr 20, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF, INDICTATING A DEFECT. CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Apr 20, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF, INDICTATING A DEFECT. CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND CURRENT TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND CURRENT TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER REGARDING TRANSMISSION ,AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON "TRANSMISSIONS" FOR THIS VEHICLE... VEHICLE REGISTERED IN NEBRASKA WHERE THERE WAS RECALL 98V323000 REGARDING SUBFRAME CORROSION WHICH COULD EFFECT TRANSMISSION/ENGINE. CONSUMER WAS GOING TO HA...

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER REGARDING TRANSMISSION ,AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON "TRANSMISSIONS" FOR THIS VEHICLE... VEHICLE REGISTERED IN NEBRASKA WHERE THERE WAS RECALL 98V323000 REGARDING SUBFRAME CORROSION WHICH COULD EFFECT TRANSMISSION/ENGINE. CONSUMER WAS GOING TO HA...

Feb 14, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

THIS IS VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS AFTER ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE OF THIS VEHICLE YESTERDAY I MADE SURE THE HOOD WAS SECURLY LATCHED ( BECAUSE IT HAS COME OPEN ON ME PREVIOUSLY WHILE IN MOTION ) I PULLED UP ON THE HOOD AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN. I LEFT THE GAS STATION AND GOT ON THE INTERSTATE. WHILE I...

Feb 14, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

THIS IS VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS AFTER ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE OF THIS VEHICLE YESTERDAY I MADE SURE THE HOOD WAS SECURLY LATCHED ( BECAUSE IT HAS COME OPEN ON ME PREVIOUSLY WHILE IN MOTION ) I PULLED UP ON THE HOOD AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN. I LEFT THE GAS STATION AND GOT ON THE INTERSTATE. WHILE I...

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS NO HEAT AND ENGINE OVERHEATED, CAUSING TEMPARATURE TO RISE. CONSUMER HADTO TURN OFF CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO AVOID OVER HEATING. WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF TAIL PIPE. *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS NO HEAT AND ENGINE OVERHEATED, CAUSING TEMPARATURE TO RISE. CONSUMER HADTO TURN OFF CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO AVOID OVER HEATING. WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF TAIL PIPE. *AK

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO SERVICE PROGRAM #94M84 IN SEPT OF 1994, IN 2000 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN, CONSUMER BELIEVES FORD REPLACED THE INITIAL TRANSMISSION WITH ANOTHER TRANSMISSION CONTAINING THE SAME INHERENT DEFECT. NLM

Dec 5, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO SERVICE PROGRAM #94M84 IN SEPT OF 1994, IN 2000 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN, CONSUMER BELIEVES FORD REPLACED THE INITIAL TRANSMISSION WITH ANOTHER TRANSMISSION CONTAINING THE SAME INHERENT DEFECT. NLM

Nov 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES RUSTED THROUGH THE DRUMS. *SLC

Nov 15, 2000 Tires

RIGHT GOODYEAR TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT. *SLC

Nov 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES RUSTED THROUGH THE DRUMS. *SLC

Nov 15, 2000 Tires

RIGHT GOODYEAR TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT. *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT APPEARS THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE PREMATURELY FAILING ON THE 3.8 LITRE ENGINES MANUFACTURED BY FORD ON MODELS 1988 TO PRESENT. THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAVE A SERVICE BULLETIN TSB #98-4-9 EXPLAINING THE COMPLAINT BUT HAVE FAILED TO REPAIR THIS KNOW PROBLEM OR MAKE RESOLUTION TO THE COMP...

Nov 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IT APPEARS THAT THE HEAD GASKETS ARE PREMATURELY FAILING ON THE 3.8 LITRE ENGINES MANUFACTURED BY FORD ON MODELS 1988 TO PRESENT. THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAVE A SERVICE BULLETIN TSB #98-4-9 EXPLAINING THE COMPLAINT BUT HAVE FAILED TO REPAIR THIS KNOW PROBLEM OR MAKE RESOLUTION TO THE COMP...

Nov 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED WITH ONLY 57,000 MILES ON CAR. VEHICLE IS A 1991 MERCURY SABLE WAGON WITH A 3.8 L 6 CYLINDER ENGINE. CAR HAS ALLWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I THINK FORDS WARRANTY SHOULD BE FOR ANY 3.8 LITER 6 CYL. VEHICLE PERIOD!!!!!!!. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash

BEFORE CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE THEY NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON, THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THEY COULD NOT FIX THE LIGHT DUE TO A FEDERAL LAW AND NEVER SAID THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIR BAGS EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT AND 2 OF THE OCCUPANTS INJURIES WE...

Nov 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED WITH ONLY 57,000 MILES ON CAR. VEHICLE IS A 1991 MERCURY SABLE WAGON WITH A 3.8 L 6 CYLINDER ENGINE. CAR HAS ALLWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I THINK FORDS WARRANTY SHOULD BE FOR ANY 3.8 LITER 6 CYL. VEHICLE PERIOD!!!!!!!. *AK

Nov 9, 2000 Air Bags Crash

BEFORE CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE THEY NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON, THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THEY COULD NOT FIX THE LIGHT DUE TO A FEDERAL LAW AND NEVER SAID THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK, THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIR BAGS EXPERIENCED NO DEPLOYMENT AND 2 OF THE OCCUPANTS INJURIES WE...

Oct 26, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSAXLE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON DESIGN IS MADE OF ALUMINUM WHICH FAILS (CRACKS), THE REPLACEMENT IS MADE OF STEEL, CONSUMER FEELS A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW *MJS

Oct 26, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSAXLE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON DESIGN IS MADE OF ALUMINUM WHICH FAILS (CRACKS), THE REPLACEMENT IS MADE OF STEEL, CONSUMER FEELS A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW *MJS

Oct 24, 2000 Power Train

MY 1991 SABLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT FELL-OUT, OR BREAKAGE. AFTER REPAIRS WAS MADE THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT CAME OUT OR BREAK OUT TWO OTHER TIMES AS OF 23 OCTOBER 2000. MY SABLE WAS PURCHASED IN WASHINGTON STATE AND REGISTERED IN ALASKA, HOWEVER IT IS L...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1991 SABLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT FELL-OUT, OR BREAKAGE. AFTER REPAIRS WAS MADE THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT CAME OUT OR BREAK OUT TWO OTHER TIMES AS OF 23 OCTOBER 2000. MY SABLE WAS PURCHASED IN WASHINGTON STATE AND REGISTERED IN ALASKA, HOWEVER IT IS L...

Oct 24, 2000 Power Train

MY 1991 SABLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT FELL-OUT, OR BREAKAGE. AFTER REPAIRS WAS MADE THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT CAME OUT OR BREAK OUT TWO OTHER TIMES AS OF 23 OCTOBER 2000. MY SABLE WAS PURCHASED IN WASHINGTON STATE AND REGISTERED IN ALASKA, HOWEVER IT IS L...

Oct 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1991 SABLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT FELL-OUT, OR BREAKAGE. AFTER REPAIRS WAS MADE THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BOLT CAME OUT OR BREAK OUT TWO OTHER TIMES AS OF 23 OCTOBER 2000. MY SABLE WAS PURCHASED IN WASHINGTON STATE AND REGISTERED IN ALASKA, HOWEVER IT IS L...

Oct 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND O2 SENSORS. THIS IS THE SAME FLAWED ENGINE DESIGN AS THOSE THAT FORD ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON FORD HAS NOT INCLUDED THE '91 ENGINES.

Oct 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND O2 SENSORS. THIS IS THE SAME FLAWED ENGINE DESIGN AS THOSE THAT FORD ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON FORD HAS NOT INCLUDED THE '91 ENGINES.

Oct 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND O2 SENSORS. THIS IS THE SAME FLAWED ENGINE DESIGN AS THOSE THAT FORD ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON FORD HAS NOT INCLUDED THE '91 ENGINES.

Oct 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND O2 SENSORS. THIS IS THE SAME FLAWED ENGINE DESIGN AS THOSE THAT FORD ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON FORD HAS NOT INCLUDED THE '91 ENGINES.

Sep 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE POWER WAS SUDDENLY LOST. CAR WAS RESTARTED AFTER A TEN MINUTE COOL DOWN. DROVE FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES WHEN ENGINE POWER WAS LOST FOR A SECOND TIME. CAR WAS UNABLE TO START AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE. ROOT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A CO...

Sep 18, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE POWER WAS SUDDENLY LOST. CAR WAS RESTARTED AFTER A TEN MINUTE COOL DOWN. DROVE FOR ANOTHER 10 MINUTES WHEN ENGINE POWER WAS LOST FOR A SECOND TIME. CAR WAS UNABLE TO START AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE. ROOT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A CO...

Aug 23, 2000 Structure

SUBFRAME IS DETACHING FROM MOTOR, AND IS CORRODED. CONSUMER TOOK CAR INTO DEALER ON SEPT 20, 1999, FOR RECALL ON SUBFRAME. HOW COULD IT BE CORRODED SO FAST.*AK

Aug 23, 2000 Structure

SUBFRAME IS DETACHING FROM MOTOR, AND IS CORRODED. CONSUMER TOOK CAR INTO DEALER ON SEPT 20, 1999, FOR RECALL ON SUBFRAME. HOW COULD IT BE CORRODED SO FAST.*AK

Aug 3, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT A WARNING, AND NO GEAR AT ALL. A TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT A WARNING, AND NO GEAR AT ALL. A TECHNICIAN TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WAS ISSUED, DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE HE DIDN'T LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS HEAVY SALTING OF THE ROADS IN THE WINTER. NLM

Jul 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WAS ISSUED, DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE HE DIDN'T LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS HEAVY SALTING OF THE ROADS IN THE WINTER. NLM

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCURY/FORD TOLD ME 4-19-00 THAT ONLY '93 & '94 3.8 LITER ENGINES WITH HEADGASKET FAILURES WOULD BE FIXED IF LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. I HAD PLANNED TO KEEP THE CAR FOR 2-3 MORE YEARS BASED ON LOW USAGE AS I COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS VIA BUS--BUT NOW THE CAR DOESN'T APPEAR WORTH FIXING. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCURY/FORD TOLD ME 4-19-00 THAT ONLY '93 & '94 3.8 LITER ENGINES WITH HEADGASKET FAILURES WOULD BE FIXED IF LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. I HAD PLANNED TO KEEP THE CAR FOR 2-3 MORE YEARS BASED ON LOW USAGE AS I COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS VIA BUS--BUT NOW THE CAR DOESN'T APPEAR WORTH FIXING. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE FAILED, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, AS A RESULT OF FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR IN THAT FORD HAD INSTALLED DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS IN CERTAIN MODELS, INCLUDING MINE, IN THE EARLY 1990S, AND THAT THESE GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE OIL,...

Mar 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ENGINE FAILED, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, AS A RESULT OF FAULTY HEAD GASKETS. MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR IN THAT FORD HAD INSTALLED DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKETS IN CERTAIN MODELS, INCLUDING MINE, IN THE EARLY 1990S, AND THAT THESE GASKETS FAILED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE OIL,...

Jan 24, 2000 Power Train

I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF TRANSMISSIONS GOING OUT ON THE SABLES, BUT WHEN MINE WENT OUT IT JERKED WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT I COULD BARELY HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Power Train

I KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF TRANSMISSIONS GOING OUT ON THE SABLES, BUT WHEN MINE WENT OUT IT JERKED WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT I COULD BARELY HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Equipment

THE MODULATOR VAVLE WENT OUT AND I WAS TOLD THE EVAPORATOR ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. I JUST WONDERED IF OTHERS HAD HAD A/C PROBLEMS OR WAS IT JUST MY CAR. I ALSO HAD THE REPLACED A/C GO OUT 2 YEARS LATER AND HAD TO REPLACE THECOMPRESSOR AND OTHER PARTS

Jan 12, 2000 Equipment

THE MODULATOR VAVLE WENT OUT AND I WAS TOLD THE EVAPORATOR ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. I JUST WONDERED IF OTHERS HAD HAD A/C PROBLEMS OR WAS IT JUST MY CAR. I ALSO HAD THE REPLACED A/C GO OUT 2 YEARS LATER AND HAD TO REPLACE THECOMPRESSOR AND OTHER PARTS

Dec 16, 1999 Steering

JUST MAKING A TURN ONTO THE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH AND SUDDENLY CAR CAME TO A STOP BECAUSE OF THE POSITON OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. HAD TO STRAIGHTEN WHEEL MANUALLY, AND MOVE IT OFF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION. INNER TIE ROD BROKE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Steering

JUST MAKING A TURN ONTO THE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH AND SUDDENLY CAR CAME TO A STOP BECAUSE OF THE POSITON OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. HAD TO STRAIGHTEN WHEEL MANUALLY, AND MOVE IT OFF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION. INNER TIE ROD BROKE. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION,SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION,SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION,SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Suspension

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION,SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION,SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION,SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION,SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Suspension

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION,SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERHOOD. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, RECALL (94M-84) HOWEVER DENIED DUE TO YEAR/MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, RECALL (94M-84) HOWEVER DENIED DUE TO YEAR/MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, RECALL (94M-84) HOWEVER DENIED DUE TO YEAR/MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, RECALL (94M-84) HOWEVER DENIED DUE TO YEAR/MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, RECALL (94M-84) HOWEVER DENIED DUE TO YEAR/MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. MJS

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, RECALL (94M-84) HOWEVER DENIED DUE TO YEAR/MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. MJS

Oct 22, 1999 Power Train

POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING GEARS TO NOT GO FORWARD / BACKWARD. DEALER CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. *YC

Oct 22, 1999 Power Train

POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING GEARS TO NOT GO FORWARD / BACKWARD. DEALER CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. *YC

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING GRINDING NOISE . WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR EACH TIME. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER AS OF YET. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING GRINDING NOISE . WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE. PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR EACH TIME. HAS NOT BEEN TO DEALER AS OF YET. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train

WHILE APPLYING ACCELERATOR ENGINE HESITATES, THEN SPEEDS BACK UP. THIS IS THE FORTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ALREADY. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING ACCELERATOR ENGINE HESITATES, THEN SPEEDS BACK UP. THIS IS THE FORTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ALREADY. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Power Train

WHILE APPLYING ACCELERATOR ENGINE HESITATES, THEN SPEEDS BACK UP. THIS IS THE FORTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ALREADY. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING ACCELERATOR ENGINE HESITATES, THEN SPEEDS BACK UP. THIS IS THE FORTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ALREADY. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Tires

WHEN SHIFTING GEAR THERE IS CLUNKING NOISE. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Tires

WHEN SHIFTING GEAR THERE IS CLUNKING NOISE. *AK

Sep 16, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN. VEHICLE WILL GO ANY OTHER WAY BESIDES THE WAY CONSUMER IS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, AND THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT....

Sep 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN. VEHICLE WILL GO ANY OTHER WAY BESIDES THE WAY CONSUMER IS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, AND THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT....

Sep 16, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN. VEHICLE WILL GO ANY OTHER WAY BESIDES THE WAY CONSUMER IS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, AND THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT....

Sep 16, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN. VEHICLE WILL GO ANY OTHER WAY BESIDES THE WAY CONSUMER IS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, AND THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT....

Sep 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN. VEHICLE WILL GO ANY OTHER WAY BESIDES THE WAY CONSUMER IS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, AND THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT....

Sep 16, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN. VEHICLE WILL GO ANY OTHER WAY BESIDES THE WAY CONSUMER IS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, AND THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT....

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS/CUT OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS/CUT OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS SHIFTING HARD AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AGAIN. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Power Train

RANSMISSION IS SHOT. PROBLEM STARTED WITH A CLICKING NOISE, AND TRANSMISSION FLUIDS STARTED RUNNING OUT OFTHE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Power Train

RANSMISSION IS SHOT. PROBLEM STARTED WITH A CLICKING NOISE, AND TRANSMISSION FLUIDS STARTED RUNNING OUT OFTHE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Aug 17, 1999 Structure

LIFTGATE HAD CHRONIC DIFFICULTY CLOSING SECURELY, BEGINNING AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES. DEALER ADVISED ME TO ADJUST STRIKER POSITION. EVENTUALLY PROBLEM WORSENED UNTIL LIFTGATE WOULD NOT CLOSE SECURELY DESPITE STRIKER ADJUSTMENT. PLASTIC TRIM PIECE COVERING LIFTGATE STILL WAS REMOVED REVEALING TH...

Aug 17, 1999 Structure

LIFTGATE HAD CHRONIC DIFFICULTY CLOSING SECURELY, BEGINNING AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES. DEALER ADVISED ME TO ADJUST STRIKER POSITION. EVENTUALLY PROBLEM WORSENED UNTIL LIFTGATE WOULD NOT CLOSE SECURELY DESPITE STRIKER ADJUSTMENT. PLASTIC TRIM PIECE COVERING LIFTGATE STILL WAS REMOVED REVEALING TH...

Aug 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CHILDREN AND I WERE ALMOST KILLED RECENTLY WHEN WE WERE DOING 70 MPH ON I-85 AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I HAD TALKED WITH MECHANICS IN GERMANY WHEN IT DID IT TO MY HUSBAND ON THE AUTOBAHN ONCE COMING FROM FRANKFURT. WE WERE TOLD THE CAR REACHES A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE AND HAS AN AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF...

Aug 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CHILDREN AND I WERE ALMOST KILLED RECENTLY WHEN WE WERE DOING 70 MPH ON I-85 AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I HAD TALKED WITH MECHANICS IN GERMANY WHEN IT DID IT TO MY HUSBAND ON THE AUTOBAHN ONCE COMING FROM FRANKFURT. WE WERE TOLD THE CAR REACHES A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE AND HAS AN AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF...

Aug 10, 1999 Power Train

I AM ON MY 3RD TRANSAXLE. IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR IN TRAFFIC CAUSING A NO POWER SITUATION. I CANNOT ACCELERATE OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC!

Aug 10, 1999 Power Train

I AM ON MY 3RD TRANSAXLE. IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR IN TRAFFIC CAUSING A NO POWER SITUATION. I CANNOT ACCELERATE OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC!

Jul 28, 1999 Structure

BODY MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V323000) WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS. *YC

Jul 28, 1999 Structure

BODY MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V323000) WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS. *YC

Jul 23, 1999 Structure

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT PERFORM RECALL WORK (98V-323) DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE FAILURE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Jul 23, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MANIFOLD HIGH PRESSURE HOSE IS TOO LONG RESULTING IN DAMAGE/CUT IN HOSE FROM RUBBING AGAINST ROAD SURFACE. MJS

Jul 23, 1999 Structure

DEALERSHIP WILL NOT PERFORM RECALL WORK (98V-323) DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

Jul 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION REPLACED, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE FAILURE RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS

Jul 23, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MANIFOLD HIGH PRESSURE HOSE IS TOO LONG RESULTING IN DAMAGE/CUT IN HOSE FROM RUBBING AGAINST ROAD SURFACE. MJS

Jul 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN VEHICLE COLLISION. *YC

Jul 15, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN VEHICLE COLLISION. *YC

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEARS OVERHEATED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION, DAMAGED TRANSMISSION. MJS

Jul 14, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION GEARS OVERHEATED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION, DAMAGED TRANSMISSION. MJS

Jul 12, 1999 Structure

FAILURE OF RECALL COMPONENT (98V-323) CAUSED TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SLIPAGE & LOSS OF CONTROL PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION NECESSARY, HOWEVER CONTINUED PROBLEMS. *YC

Jul 12, 1999 Structure

FAILURE OF RECALL COMPONENT (98V-323) CAUSED TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SLIPAGE & LOSS OF CONTROL PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION NECESSARY, HOWEVER CONTINUED PROBLEMS. *YC

Jun 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THREE OF THE FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN/CRACKED.

Jun 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THREE OF THE FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN/CRACKED.

Jun 9, 1999 Equipment

REPLACED A/C SYSTEM, AND SYSTEM STILL NOT FUNCTIONAL RELATED TO BUILD UP IN SYSTEM THAT IS UNABLE TO BE FLUSHED DUE TO EPA STANDARDS. *AK

Jun 9, 1999 Equipment

REPLACED A/C SYSTEM, AND SYSTEM STILL NOT FUNCTIONAL RELATED TO BUILD UP IN SYSTEM THAT IS UNABLE TO BE FLUSHED DUE TO EPA STANDARDS. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Power Train

THIS TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING WITH 76,000 MILES. I HAD HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER AT 66,000 MILES TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED & CHECKED AND NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANYTHING GOING WRONG. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Power Train

THIS TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING WITH 76,000 MILES. I HAD HAD THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER AT 66,000 MILES TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED & CHECKED AND NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANYTHING GOING WRONG. *AK

May 30, 1999 Equipment

THE FORD/MERCURY A/C HIGH PRESSURE MANIFOLD PASSENGER SIDE HOSE IS LOWER THAN THE CARS FRAME AND BODY, WHICH EASILY CATCHES ON OBJECTS IN THE ROAD MAKING IT A SAFETY HAZARD, AND WHICH THE RUBBER HOSE EASILY TEARS AND LEAKS, THEREBY ALSO CAUSING QUITE AN EXPENSE TO REPLACE WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVELY LO...

May 30, 1999 Power Train

FORD INFORMED ME THAT THEY REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION FOR THE PREVIOUS OWNER IN 1996 IN A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR TRANSMISSIONS; NEVERTHELESS THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKY AND ALWAYS DOWN A QUART, AND FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRS NOW (NHTSA NEEDS TO RECALL FORD/MERCUR...

May 30, 1999 Equipment

THE FORD/MERCURY A/C HIGH PRESSURE MANIFOLD PASSENGER SIDE HOSE IS LOWER THAN THE CARS FRAME AND BODY, WHICH EASILY CATCHES ON OBJECTS IN THE ROAD MAKING IT A SAFETY HAZARD, AND WHICH THE RUBBER HOSE EASILY TEARS AND LEAKS, THEREBY ALSO CAUSING QUITE AN EXPENSE TO REPLACE WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVELY LO...

May 30, 1999 Power Train

FORD INFORMED ME THAT THEY REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION FOR THE PREVIOUS OWNER IN 1996 IN A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR TRANSMISSIONS; NEVERTHELESS THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKY AND ALWAYS DOWN A QUART, AND FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRS NOW (NHTSA NEEDS TO RECALL FORD/MERCUR...

May 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, AND DEALER NOTICED THAT FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT AND RIGHT REAR MOTOR MOUNT WERE BROKEN.*AK

May 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, AND DEALER NOTICED THAT FRONT RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT AND RIGHT REAR MOTOR MOUNT WERE BROKEN.*AK

May 18, 1999 Power Train

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. LEE MYLES AUTO-TRANSMISSION--FLUSHING QUEENS , NEW YORK. SAYS THIS WAS DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION. *AK

May 18, 1999 Power Train

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. LEE MYLES AUTO-TRANSMISSION--FLUSHING QUEENS , NEW YORK. SAYS THIS WAS DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL OUT OF THE ENGINE WELL. DEALER WAS OF NO ASSISTANCE *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL OUT OF THE ENGINE WELL. DEALER WAS OF NO ASSISTANCE *AK

May 6, 1999 Structure

AFTER HAVING RECALL 98S36 REPAIRES DONE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO BE SERVICED AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BODY MOUNTS BROKE AGAIN. DEALER HAS BEEN COTACTED.*AK

May 6, 1999 Structure

AFTER HAVING RECALL 98S36 REPAIRES DONE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO BE SERVICED AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BODY MOUNTS BROKE AGAIN. DEALER HAS BEEN COTACTED.*AK

Apr 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH WHEN A BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED. STOPPED THE VEHICLE & LIFTED THE HOOD. FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM NEAR THE ENGINE AREA WHERE FAN WAS LOCATED. THE PLASTIC COVERING FAN AND RADIATOR WAS BURNING, WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Apr 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH WHEN A BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED. STOPPED THE VEHICLE & LIFTED THE HOOD. FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM NEAR THE ENGINE AREA WHERE FAN WAS LOCATED. THE PLASTIC COVERING FAN AND RADIATOR WAS BURNING, WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG MONITOR AND SENSOR FAILED. *YC

Mar 26, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG MONITOR AND SENSOR FAILED. *YC

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DEFECT SINCE DECEMBER,97. WHEN TURNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF THE BLADES REMAIN IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL DUE TO BEING LOOSE, HOWEVER RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE MOTOR MOUNTS, ONLY SUBFRAME MOUNTS. (98V-323)

Mar 25, 1999 Structure

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL DUE TO BEING LOOSE, HOWEVER RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE MOTOR MOUNTS, ONLY SUBFRAME MOUNTS. (98V-323)

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOW BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO WORN REAR BRAKES, BRAKE SHOES REPLACED/DRUMS TURNED.

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE, PADS REPLACED/ROTORS TURNED.

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE, PADS REPLACED/ROTORS TURNED.

Mar 25, 1999 Structure

BODY MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323), ALSO REPLACED INNER/OUTER TIE ROD AND THE DRIVE AXLE.

Mar 25, 1999 Steering

BODY MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323), ALSO REPLACED INNER/OUTER TIE ROD AND THE DRIVE AXLE.

Mar 25, 1999 Power Train

BODY MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323), ALSO REPLACED INNER/OUTER TIE ROD AND THE DRIVE AXLE.

Mar 25, 1999 Visibility

CONSUMER BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DEFECT SINCE DECEMBER,97. WHEN TURNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF THE BLADES REMAIN IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL DUE TO BEING LOOSE, HOWEVER RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE MOTOR MOUNTS, ONLY SUBFRAME MOUNTS. (98V-323)

Mar 25, 1999 Structure

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL DUE TO BEING LOOSE, HOWEVER RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE MOTOR MOUNTS, ONLY SUBFRAME MOUNTS. (98V-323)

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOW BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO WORN REAR BRAKES, BRAKE SHOES REPLACED/DRUMS TURNED.

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE, PADS REPLACED/ROTORS TURNED.

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATE, PADS REPLACED/ROTORS TURNED.

Mar 25, 1999 Structure

BODY MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323), ALSO REPLACED INNER/OUTER TIE ROD AND THE DRIVE AXLE.

Mar 25, 1999 Steering

BODY MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323), ALSO REPLACED INNER/OUTER TIE ROD AND THE DRIVE AXLE.

Mar 25, 1999 Power Train

BODY MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323), ALSO REPLACED INNER/OUTER TIE ROD AND THE DRIVE AXLE.

Mar 24, 1999 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING A FUEL LINE TO BE SEVERED. CURRENTLY,FUEL IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND FUEL LINE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING A FUEL LINE TO BE SEVERED. CURRENTLY,FUEL IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND FUEL LINE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING A FUEL LINE TO BE SEVERED. CURRENTLY,FUEL IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND FUEL LINE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Structure

FRONT CRADLE BOLT FAILED.

Mar 24, 1999 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING A FUEL LINE TO BE SEVERED. CURRENTLY,FUEL IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND FUEL LINE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Steering

INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING A FUEL LINE TO BE SEVERED. CURRENTLY,FUEL IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND FUEL LINE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING A FUEL LINE TO BE SEVERED. CURRENTLY,FUEL IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND FUEL LINE. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Structure

FRONT CRADLE BOLT FAILED.

Mar 18, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING TRANSMISSION REPAIR, FOUND THAT FAN BELT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND OUTER CV-BOOTS ARE BAD AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING TRANSMISSION REPAIR, FOUND THAT FAN BELT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND OUTER CV-BOOTS ARE BAD AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Power Train

DURING TRANSMISSION REPAIR, FOUND THAT FAN BELT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND OUTER CV-BOOTS ARE BAD AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER, REGULATOR AND INJECTORS FAILED (FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER, REGULATOR AND INJECTORS FAILED (FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Power Train

FRONT AXLES FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

E.G.R. VALVE FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING TRANSMISSION REPAIR, FOUND THAT FAN BELT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND OUTER CV-BOOTS ARE BAD AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DURING TRANSMISSION REPAIR, FOUND THAT FAN BELT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND OUTER CV-BOOTS ARE BAD AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Power Train

DURING TRANSMISSION REPAIR, FOUND THAT FAN BELT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND OUTER CV-BOOTS ARE BAD AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER, REGULATOR AND INJECTORS FAILED (FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP AND SENDER, REGULATOR AND INJECTORS FAILED (FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM). (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Power Train

FRONT AXLES FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

E.G.R. VALVE FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. (MJS)

Mar 12, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE LEFT TIE ROD WENT OUT, AND THEN THE RIGHT TIE ROD WENT OUT. CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 12, 1999 Steering

WHEN DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE LEFT TIE ROD WENT OUT, AND THEN THE RIGHT TIE ROD WENT OUT. CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT BODY MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING UPON ACCELERATION THE ENGINE TO RISE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Steering

I WAS VERY ALARMED WHEN MY CAR LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITY. WHY WOULD SOMETHING JUST BRAKE LIKE THAT. I HAD 4 CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME AND HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET BACK TO MY HOME TOWN WHICH WAS 45 MINUTES AWAY. I FEEL THAT OTHERS ARE AT RISK IF MY CAR COULD DO THAT TO ME WITH NO PRIOR WA...

Mar 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT BODY MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING UPON ACCELERATION THE ENGINE TO RISE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Steering

I WAS VERY ALARMED WHEN MY CAR LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITY. WHY WOULD SOMETHING JUST BRAKE LIKE THAT. I HAD 4 CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME AND HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET BACK TO MY HOME TOWN WHICH WAS 45 MINUTES AWAY. I FEEL THAT OTHERS ARE AT RISK IF MY CAR COULD DO THAT TO ME WITH NO PRIOR WA...

Mar 3, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING IN TO NEUTRAL AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME THE TRASNMISSION WAS REBUILT WAS AROUND 40,000 MILES. THEN 4 MONTHS AGO THE TRANSMISSON WAS REBUILT AGAIN, AT AROUND 85,000. THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL GOING INTO NEUTRAL, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25-55 MPH OR MORE. WH...

Mar 3, 1999 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING IN TO NEUTRAL AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME THE TRASNMISSION WAS REBUILT WAS AROUND 40,000 MILES. THEN 4 MONTHS AGO THE TRANSMISSON WAS REBUILT AGAIN, AT AROUND 85,000. THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL GOING INTO NEUTRAL, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25-55 MPH OR MORE. WH...

Mar 2, 1999 Power Train

DUE TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK

Mar 2, 1999 Power Train

DUE TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPRIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT TWICE AND LOST REVERSE AS OF NOW, ALL WITHIN 9,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSE TOD REPAIR UNLESS COST GOEST O CONSUMER. ASKING IF NHTSA CAN HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD LOOK AS THOUGH THE PAINT IS PEELING AWAY....WITH A WHITEISH TINT TO IT. I HAVE SEEN OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME COLOR PAINT (GRAY) WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND AM WONDERING WHETHER IT CAN BE REPAIRED DUE TO A MANUFACUTOR'S RECALL

Feb 24, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPRIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT TWICE AND LOST REVERSE AS OF NOW, ALL WITHIN 9,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSE TOD REPAIR UNLESS COST GOEST O CONSUMER. ASKING IF NHTSA CAN HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD LOOK AS THOUGH THE PAINT IS PEELING AWAY....WITH A WHITEISH TINT TO IT. I HAVE SEEN OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME COLOR PAINT (GRAY) WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND AM WONDERING WHETHER IT CAN BE REPAIRED DUE TO A MANUFACUTOR'S RECALL

Feb 21, 1999 Power Train

FAILED CLUTCH PISTON, POOR DESIGN,4000 MILES ABOVE EXT. WARR. AND THEY WOULDNT COVER.FAILED TWICE, ONCE IN TRAFFIC STOP, AND ONCE AT HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY. *AK

Feb 21, 1999 Power Train

FAILED CLUTCH PISTON, POOR DESIGN,4000 MILES ABOVE EXT. WARR. AND THEY WOULDNT COVER.FAILED TWICE, ONCE IN TRAFFIC STOP, AND ONCE AT HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLL. CONSUMER HAD TO GET REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FIXED. PREVIOUSLY HAD FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FIXED THREE TIMES. ALSO, TRANMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE JERKS AND CUTS OFF AT TIMES. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLL. CONSUMER HAD TO GET REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FIXED. PREVIOUSLY HAD FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FIXED THREE TIMES. ALSO, TRANMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE JERKS AND CUTS OFF AT TIMES. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLL. CONSUMER HAD TO GET REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FIXED. PREVIOUSLY HAD FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FIXED THREE TIMES. ALSO, TRANMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE JERKS AND CUTS OFF AT TIMES. *AK

Feb 4, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLL. CONSUMER HAD TO GET REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FIXED. PREVIOUSLY HAD FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS FIXED THREE TIMES. ALSO, TRANMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE JERKS AND CUTS OFF AT TIMES. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

EXPERIENCING VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WITHIN 63,000 MILE OF WEARS,HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT/REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF BRAKES SYSTEM. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED / WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THIS CONSIDERED NORMAL. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

EXPERIENCING VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WITHIN 63,000 MILE OF WEARS,HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT/REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF BRAKES SYSTEM. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED / WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THIS CONSIDERED NORMAL. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WITHIN 63,000 MILE OF WEARS,HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT/REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF BRAKES SYSTEM. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED / WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THIS CONSIDERED NORMAL. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Power Train

EXPERIENCING VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WITHIN 63,000 MILE OF WEARS,HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT/REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF BRAKES SYSTEM. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED / WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THIS CONSIDERED NORMAL. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

EXPERIENCING VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WITHIN 63,000 MILE OF WEARS,HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT/REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF BRAKES SYSTEM. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED / WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THIS CONSIDERED NORMAL. *AK

Jan 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING VARIOUS PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WITHIN 63,000 MILE OF WEARS,HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT/REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF BRAKES SYSTEM. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED / WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THIS CONSIDERED NORMAL. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME FOR NO REASON. THE TRANSMISSON LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CAR TO CUT OFF WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME FOR NO REASON. THE TRANSMISSON LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CAR TO CUT OFF WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME FOR NO REASON. THE TRANSMISSON LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CAR TO CUT OFF WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME FOR NO REASON. THE TRANSMISSON LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE CAR TO CUT OFF WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH SEEMS TO BE INHERENT TO THIS ENGINE. THE FORD DEALER WHERE I HAD IT REPAIRED FOR 1300 CHANGE SEZ FORD PAID FOR THIS REPAIR ON 94/95 OR 95/96 ENGINES WHICH ARE BASICALLY THE SAME,BUT HAVE NOT EXTENDED THIS RECALL TO 1991 MODELS. HE SAID TO SAVE MY RECEIPT INCASE TH...

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH SEEMS TO BE INHERENT TO THIS ENGINE. THE FORD DEALER WHERE I HAD IT REPAIRED FOR 1300 CHANGE SEZ FORD PAID FOR THIS REPAIR ON 94/95 OR 95/96 ENGINES WHICH ARE BASICALLY THE SAME,BUT HAVE NOT EXTENDED THIS RECALL TO 1991 MODELS. HE SAID TO SAVE MY RECEIPT INCASE TH...

Jan 5, 1999 Equipment

VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW BY OWNER'S MOTHER, WHEN AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, AND MERCURY DID NOT FEEL PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ENGINE MOUNTS, EVEN THOUGH OWNER'S MECHANIC CONFIRMED. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW BY OWNER'S MOTHER, WHEN AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, AND MERCURY DID NOT FEEL PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ENGINE MOUNTS, EVEN THOUGH OWNER'S MECHANIC CONFIRMED. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Equipment

VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW BY OWNER'S MOTHER, WHEN AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, AND MERCURY DID NOT FEEL PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ENGINE MOUNTS, EVEN THOUGH OWNER'S MECHANIC CONFIRMED. *AK

Jan 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW BY OWNER'S MOTHER, WHEN AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, AND MERCURY DID NOT FEEL PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ENGINE MOUNTS, EVEN THOUGH OWNER'S MECHANIC CONFIRMED. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Power Train

IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION THE INTAKE FOR THE OIL IS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT OIL INTO THE TRANSMISSION, AND FRICTION CAUSES A LOCKUP WITH THE PLANITARY GEARS ,CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Power Train

IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION THE INTAKE FOR THE OIL IS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT OIL INTO THE TRANSMISSION, AND FRICTION CAUSES A LOCKUP WITH THE PLANITARY GEARS ,CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK

Dec 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.THE BODY MOUNTS ARE LOOSE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DROP. RECALL NUMBER 93V106002. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Dec 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.THE BODY MOUNTS ARE LOOSE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DROP. RECALL NUMBER 93V106002. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Nov 30, 1998 Power Train

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE REAR MOUNT BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUB-FRAME DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK THE CUSTOMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WERE ON RECALL 93V106...

Nov 30, 1998 Structure

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE REAR MOUNT BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUB-FRAME DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK THE CUSTOMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WERE ON RECALL 93V106...

Nov 30, 1998 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE REAR MOUNT BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUB-FRAME DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK THE CUSTOMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WERE ON RECALL 93V106...

Nov 30, 1998 Power Train

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE REAR MOUNT BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUB-FRAME DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK THE CUSTOMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WERE ON RECALL 93V106...

Nov 30, 1998 Structure

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE REAR MOUNT BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUB-FRAME DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK THE CUSTOMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WERE ON RECALL 93V106...

Nov 30, 1998 Steering

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE REAR MOUNT BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUB-FRAME DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK THE CUSTOMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WERE ON RECALL 93V106...

Nov 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING FROM EXCESSIVE METAL FOUND IN FLUID.

Nov 18, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING FROM EXCESSIVE METAL FOUND IN FLUID.

Nov 17, 1998 Air Bags

IE97027, WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL STAY ON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Air Bags

IE97027, WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL STAY ON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKING.

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Nov 13, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING LINE LEAKING.

Nov 13, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAKING ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Nov 13, 1998 Electrical System

HEATER/A/C BLOWER REGISTER FAILED.

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE.

Nov 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKING.

Nov 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Nov 13, 1998 Steering

POWER STEERING LINE LEAKING.

Nov 13, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAKING ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Nov 13, 1998 Electrical System

HEATER/A/C BLOWER REGISTER FAILED.

Aug 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE RADIATOR FAN SEIZED, CAUSING THE WIRES TO THE FAN MELT TOGETHER AND RESULTED IN A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE RADIATOR FAN SEIZED, CAUSING THE WIRES TO THE FAN MELT TOGETHER AND RESULTED IN A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING POWER AND PULLING OVER. THE TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING POWER AND PULLING OVER. THE TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FEELS LIKE IT IS ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT EXCEED 25 MPH .ALSO, THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. AFTER 10 MINUTES OR MORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN BACK TO NORMAL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER ON THREE ...

Aug 4, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FEELS LIKE IT IS ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT EXCEED 25 MPH .ALSO, THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. AFTER 10 MINUTES OR MORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN BACK TO NORMAL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER ON THREE ...

Aug 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED. CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED INTERNALLY. THE DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FEELS LIKE IT IS ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT EXCEED 25 MPH .ALSO, THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. AFTER 10 MINUTES OR MORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN BACK TO NORMAL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER ON THREE ...

Aug 4, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FEELS LIKE IT IS ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT EXCEED 25 MPH .ALSO, THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. AFTER 10 MINUTES OR MORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN BACK TO NORMAL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER ON THREE ...

Aug 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED. CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED INTERNALLY. THE DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 23, 1998 Structure

THE SUB-FRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE BROKE, CAUSING UNCONTROLLABLE STEERING AS IN RECALL # 93V106/ DATED 16-NOV-93. MANUFACTURER/DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. *AK

Jul 23, 1998 Structure

THE SUB-FRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE BROKE, CAUSING UNCONTROLLABLE STEERING AS IN RECALL # 93V106/ DATED 16-NOV-93. MANUFACTURER/DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. *AK

May 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

May 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 25, 1998 Power Train

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Apr 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 25, 1998 Power Train

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 25, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Apr 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Apr 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Apr 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Apr 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Apr 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Feb 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

SIGNAL LIGHT LENSES ARE POORLY DESIGNED.

Feb 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

SIGNAL LIGHT LENSES ARE POORLY DESIGNED.

Jan 26, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 26, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Structure

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (93V-106.002). *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Structure

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (93V-106.002). *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS UNDER CARRIAGE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS UNDER CARRIAGE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Jan 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT END NOISE DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS.

Jan 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT END NOISE DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS.

Jan 6, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER , SMOKE STARTED COMING UP BY WINDSHIELD, WHEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER GOTOUT OF VEHICLE, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF FRONT OF VEHICLE. THE FIRE TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 6, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE UP, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER , SMOKE STARTED COMING UP BY WINDSHIELD, WHEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER GOTOUT OF VEHICLE, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF FRONT OF VEHICLE. THE FIRE TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 23, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL FAILED.

Dec 12, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING WITH VEHICLE IN DRIVE OWNER STOPPED AT LIGHT WHEN LIGHT CHANGED WITH VEHICLE STILL IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE. *AK

Dec 12, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING WITH VEHICLE IN DRIVE OWNER STOPPED AT LIGHT WHEN LIGHT CHANGED WITH VEHICLE STILL IN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE. *AK

Dec 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUOUSLY.

Dec 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUOUSLY.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED (PISTON/VALVE BODY KIT).

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED (PISTON/VALVE BODY KIT).

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Nov 21, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Nov 21, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY PRIOT TO RECALL. UPON TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED, FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE IT HAD TO REPLACE IT AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

Oct 31, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY PRIOT TO RECALL. UPON TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED, FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE IT HAD TO REPLACE IT AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Oct 20, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LINES FAILED. YH

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN LONG DISTANCE. YH

Oct 20, 1997 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN BRAKING DURING RAIN/HYDROPLAINING. YH

Oct 20, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LINES FAILED. YH

Oct 20, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN LONG DISTANCE. YH

Oct 20, 1997 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN BRAKING DURING RAIN/HYDROPLAINING. YH

Oct 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER BROKE.

Oct 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER BROKE.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Steering

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Steering

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Oct 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Structure

HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER IS FALLING OFF . OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION . ONE CAN'T SEE THAT THE HATCHBACK IS FALLING OFF UNLESS PULLING UP THE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE DEFECT AT THEIR EXPENSE. *AK

Sep 30, 1997 Structure

HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER IS FALLING OFF . OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION . ONE CAN'T SEE THAT THE HATCHBACK IS FALLING OFF UNLESS PULLING UP THE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE DEFECT AT THEIR EXPENSE. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTING SYSTEM BULBS HAVE ALL FAILED, CONSUMER REPLACES BULBS EVERY FEW MONTHS.

Sep 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND HARNESS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Suspension

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

LIGHTING SYSTEM BULBS HAVE ALL FAILED, CONSUMER REPLACES BULBS EVERY FEW MONTHS.

Sep 12, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND HARNESS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Exterior Lighting

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Suspension

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

Sep 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. *AK

Sep 10, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS DUE TO OPPOSING METALS, IRON ANDALUMINUM IN ENGINE CAUSING EXCESS HEAT. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT THE CAR TRANSMISSION FAILS WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS DUE TO OPPOSING METALS, IRON ANDALUMINUM IN ENGINE CAUSING EXCESS HEAT. *AK

Aug 21, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT THE CAR TRANSMISSION FAILS WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Structure

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 10 MPH, WHEN COMSUMER'S SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY, THE REAR BOLT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL AND CB JOINT FELL ONE AT A TIME. WHEN THAT HAPPENED, THE ENGINE DROPPED WITH THE CRADLE. COMSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID IT WAS A RECA...

Jul 31, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 10 MPH, WHEN COMSUMER'S SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY, THE REAR BOLT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL AND CB JOINT FELL ONE AT A TIME. WHEN THAT HAPPENED, THE ENGINE DROPPED WITH THE CRADLE. COMSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID IT WAS A RECA...

Jul 31, 1997 Structure

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 10 MPH, WHEN COMSUMER'S SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY, THE REAR BOLT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL AND CB JOINT FELL ONE AT A TIME. WHEN THAT HAPPENED, THE ENGINE DROPPED WITH THE CRADLE. COMSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID IT WAS A RECA...

Jul 31, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 10 MPH, WHEN COMSUMER'S SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY, THE REAR BOLT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL AND CB JOINT FELL ONE AT A TIME. WHEN THAT HAPPENED, THE ENGINE DROPPED WITH THE CRADLE. COMSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID IT WAS A RECA...

Jul 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED APPROXIMATELY ONCE A YEAR.

Jul 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED APPROXIMATELY ONCE A YEAR.

Jul 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 24, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Jul 24, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 24, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Jul 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER NOTICED THE CARRIAGE AND MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS AND CARRIAGE. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER NOTICED THE CARRIAGE AND MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS AND CARRIAGE. *AK

May 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION KEEPS HAVING TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *AK

May 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION KEEPS HAVING TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *AK

May 7, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MESSING UP, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK HALF OF THE TIME, HALF OF THE TIIME THE ELECTRICL SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. *AK

May 7, 1997 Visibility

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MESSING UP, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK HALF OF THE TIME, HALF OF THE TIIME THE ELECTRICL SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. *AK

May 7, 1997 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MESSING UP, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK HALF OF THE TIME, HALF OF THE TIIME THE ELECTRICL SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. *AK

May 7, 1997 Visibility

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MESSING UP, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK HALF OF THE TIME, HALF OF THE TIIME THE ELECTRICL SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. *AK

May 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 45 TO 50MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 45 TO 50MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED TWICE.

Apr 16, 1997 Suspension

SHOCKS FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.

Apr 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Power Train

RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLES FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

HOSE FROM HEATER CORE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD BEGAN TO SMOKE.

Apr 16, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED TWICE.

Apr 16, 1997 Suspension

SHOCKS FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.

Apr 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CALIPERS FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Power Train

RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLES FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Electrical System

STARTER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER FAILED.

Apr 16, 1997 Visibility

HOSE FROM HEATER CORE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD BEGAN TO SMOKE.

Mar 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS CAUSED BY OPPOSING METALS IN ENGINE WHICH RESULT IN EXCESS HEAT. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS CAUSED BY OPPOSING METALS IN ENGINE WHICH RESULT IN EXCESS HEAT. *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Power Train

CLUTCH PISTON FAILED.

Feb 28, 1997 Power Train

CLUTCH PISTON FAILED.

Feb 26, 1997 Air Bags

OTHER: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Feb 26, 1997 Air Bags

OTHER: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Jan 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FADE.

Jan 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FADE.

Jan 23, 1997 Suspension

AXLES FAILED.

Jan 23, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH DEFECTIVE.

Jan 23, 1997 Suspension

SHOCKS FAILED.

Jan 23, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Jan 23, 1997 Suspension

AXLES FAILED.

Jan 23, 1997 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH DEFECTIVE.

Jan 23, 1997 Suspension

SHOCKS FAILED.

Jan 23, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED.

Jan 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 17, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 15, 1997 Steering

REPLACED THE INNER TIE ROD END BECAUSE THE TIE ROD BROKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 15, 1997 Steering

REPLACED THE INNER TIE ROD END BECAUSE THE TIE ROD BROKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 14, 1997 Power Train

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE. *AK

Jan 14, 1997 Power Train

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS COMPLETELY FAILED.

Jan 2, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS COMPLETELY FAILED.

Dec 17, 1996 Power Train

AXLES FAILED.

Dec 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTOR REPLACED.

Dec 17, 1996 Suspension

STRUTS WORN.

Dec 17, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH NOISE.

Dec 17, 1996 Power Train

AXLES FAILED.

Dec 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTOR REPLACED.

Dec 17, 1996 Suspension

STRUTS WORN.

Dec 17, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH NOISE.

Dec 2, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Dec 2, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Nov 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DESIGN FLAWS IN THE PLANETARY GEAR AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM, REBUILT TRANSMISSION

Nov 8, 1996 Power Train

PLANETARY GEAR FRACTURED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DESIGN.

Nov 8, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DESIGN FLAWS IN THE PLANETARY GEAR AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM, REBUILT TRANSMISSION

Nov 8, 1996 Power Train

PLANETARY GEAR FRACTURED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DESIGN.

Oct 30, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY, SNAPPING W/WHEELS FACING OUTWARD. OWNER HAS RETURNED SOME PARTS BACK TO FORD MFG, LSO REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY, SNAPPING W/WHEELS FACING OUTWARD. OWNER HAS RETURNED SOME PARTS BACK TO FORD MFG, LSO REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.

Oct 30, 1996 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES REPLACED.

Oct 30, 1996 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING HOSE FLUID LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Oct 30, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY, SNAPPING W/WHEELS FACING OUTWARD. OWNER HAS RETURNED SOME PARTS BACK TO FORD MFG, LSO REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY, SNAPPING W/WHEELS FACING OUTWARD. OWNER HAS RETURNED SOME PARTS BACK TO FORD MFG, LSO REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Oct 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED.

Oct 30, 1996 Tires

MICHELIN TIRES REPLACED.

Oct 30, 1996 Steering Fire

POWER STEERING HOSE FLUID LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.

Oct 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 25, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 22, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH CAN TURN/START ENGINE WITHOUT A KEY. GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED AS WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Power Train

IGNITION SWITCH CAN TURN/START ENGINE WITHOUT A KEY. GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED AS WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH CAN TURN/START ENGINE WITHOUT A KEY. GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED AS WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 22, 1996 Power Train

IGNITION SWITCH CAN TURN/START ENGINE WITHOUT A KEY. GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED AS WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 15, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER RECALL REPAIR REFUSED BY DEALER.

Oct 15, 1996 Structure

BODY MOUNT RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY DEALER.

Oct 15, 1996 Tires

WHEEL WELL SPARE COVER RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY DEALER.

Oct 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR RECALL REPAIR REFUSED BY DEALER.

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: LEFT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REPLACED.

Oct 15, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILURE.

Oct 15, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 15, 1996 Suspension

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER RECALL REPAIR REFUSED BY DEALER.

Oct 15, 1996 Structure

BODY MOUNT RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY DEALER.

Oct 15, 1996 Tires

WHEEL WELL SPARE COVER RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY DEALER.

Oct 15, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR RECALL REPAIR REFUSED BY DEALER.

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Oct 15, 1996 Air Bags

OTHER: LEFT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR REPLACED.

Oct 15, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILURE.

Oct 15, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Oct 3, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, GEAR SHIFT BROKE WHICH MADE CAR UNABLE TO DRIVE. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED, GEAR SHIFT BROKE WHICH MADE CAR UNABLE TO DRIVE. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

Sep 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER RECALL.

Sep 4, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER RECALL.

Aug 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER BYPASS HOSE FAILED.

Aug 28, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 28, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER BYPASS HOSE FAILED.

Aug 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Aug 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Aug 20, 1996 Steering

FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, ALSO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 20, 1996 Steering

FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, ALSO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 20, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Aug 20, 1996 Steering

FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, ALSO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 20, 1996 Steering

FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, ALSO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 20, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE.

Aug 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

Aug 6, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

Jul 30, 1996 Power Train

OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 76,000 MILE WHILE DRIVING THE AUTO AT SPEED OF 60MPH- NO NOISE AUTO JUST STOPPED.

Jul 30, 1996 Power Train

OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 76,000 MILE WHILE DRIVING THE AUTO AT SPEED OF 60MPH- NO NOISE AUTO JUST STOPPED.

Jul 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER RECALL.

Jul 11, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER RECALL.

Jun 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Jun 26, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Jun 17, 1996 Power Train

DRIVER AIR BAGS SENSOR WAS DEFECTED, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GRINDING NOISE, METAL SHAVINGS ON THE OUSIDE OF TIRE. POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUM AND ROTOR. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Power Train

DRIVER AIR BAGS SENSOR WAS DEFECTED, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GRINDING NOISE, METAL SHAVINGS ON THE OUSIDE OF TIRE. POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUM AND ROTOR. *AK

Apr 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

VEHICLE STALLED. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH

Apr 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

VEHICLE STALLED. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH

Apr 24, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SHIFTED INTO DRIVE CAR PULLED AWAY FROM CURB RAN INTO ANOTHER CURB AND BLEW THE TIRE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SHIFTED INTO DRIVE CAR PULLED AWAY FROM CURB RAN INTO ANOTHER CURB AND BLEW THE TIRE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES BECOME UNLATCHED ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Apr 8, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES BECOME UNLATCHED ON THEIR OWN. *AK

Apr 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSIONS PLANETARY GEAR FRACTURED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL.

Apr 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSIONS PLANETARY GEAR FRACTURED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL.

Mar 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE, TWO ENGINE MOUNTS WERE SHEARED, ONLY ONE ENGINE MOUNT IS HOLDING ENGINE IN PLACE. *AK

Mar 29, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE, TWO ENGINE MOUNTS WERE SHEARED, ONLY ONE ENGINE MOUNT IS HOLDING ENGINE IN PLACE. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 10:00 POSITION, SPEED 30 MPH, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER IMPACT, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK

Mar 13, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 10:00 POSITION, SPEED 30 MPH, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER IMPACT, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Exterior Lighting

USE OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSES FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER LAMP/PARKING LIGHTS. *SD

Mar 11, 1996 Exterior Lighting

USE OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSES FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER LAMP/PARKING LIGHTS. *SD

Mar 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. *DSH

Mar 7, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER 'O' RINGS FAILED.

Mar 7, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. *DSH

Mar 7, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER 'O' RINGS FAILED.

Mar 6, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT/REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *DSH

Mar 6, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT/REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *DSH

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *SD

Mar 1, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. *SD

Feb 21, 1996 Power Train

WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT THE FRONT AXLE BROKE AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Power Train

WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT THE FRONT AXLE BROKE AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Power Train

WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT THE FRONT AXLE BROKE AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Power Train

WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT THE FRONT AXLE BROKE AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE (2ND VEHICLE ON #601337). *TT

Feb 2, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE (2ND VEHICLE ON #601337). *TT

Feb 1, 1996 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A NOISE . TT

Feb 1, 1996 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A NOISE . TT

Jan 31, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AUTO TRANSMISSION POPPED INTO NEUTRAL AND TRANSMISSION SHUT DOWN-CONSUMER STATES COULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT IF THERE WAS TRAFFIC. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AUTO TRANSMISSION POPPED INTO NEUTRAL AND TRANSMISSION SHUT DOWN-CONSUMER STATES COULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT IF THERE WAS TRAFFIC. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY RING FRACTURED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Jan 22, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY RING FRACTURED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Jan 15, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOUR TIMES, ONCE DUE TO COMPRESSOR, ONCE DUE TO A SWITCH, AND TWICE DUE TO VACUUM LINES.

Jan 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN.

Jan 15, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE SUBSYTEM FAILED. *DSH

Jan 15, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 15, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED FOUR TIMES, ONCE DUE TO COMPRESSOR, ONCE DUE TO A SWITCH, AND TWICE DUE TO VACUUM LINES.

Jan 15, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN.

Jan 15, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE SUBSYTEM FAILED. *DSH

Jan 15, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 10, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY RING FRACTURED, CAUSING FAILURE. *SD

Jan 10, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY RING FRACTURED, CAUSING FAILURE. *SD

Nov 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE ROTOR AND POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE DISC. TT CONSUMER STATES FRONT DISCS WARPED. TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC

Nov 21, 1995 Power Train

DEFECTIVE ROTOR AND POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE DISC. TT CONSUMER STATES FRONT DISCS WARPED. TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC

Nov 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE ROTOR AND POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE DISC. TT CONSUMER STATES FRONT DISCS WARPED. TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC

Nov 21, 1995 Power Train

DEFECTIVE ROTOR AND POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE DISC. TT CONSUMER STATES FRONT DISCS WARPED. TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC

Nov 14, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL WHEN STOPPING. *SD

Nov 14, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL WHEN STOPPING. *SD

Oct 19, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAR WOULD NOT START. TT

Oct 19, 1995 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAR WOULD NOT START. TT

Oct 19, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAR WOULD NOT START. TT

Oct 19, 1995 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CAR WOULD NOT START. TT

Oct 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BRAKES LOCKUP AND THEN RELEASE, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT

Oct 17, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, LIGHT COMES ON AND THE BRAKES LOCKUP AND THEN RELEASE, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. TT

Oct 5, 1995 Tires

PURCHASE CAR NEW WITH TIRE ON TWO OCCASIONS TIRE BLEW OUT . TT

Oct 5, 1995 Tires

PURCHASE CAR NEW WITH TIRE ON TWO OCCASIONS TIRE BLEW OUT . TT

Sep 27, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIP OUT OF GEAR . TT

Sep 27, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIP OUT OF GEAR . TT

Sep 11, 1995 Power Train

GEAR SLIPS WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. TT

Sep 11, 1995 Power Train

GEAR SLIPS WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. TT

Sep 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN REAR MOTOR MOUNT HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT

Sep 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN REAR MOTOR MOUNT HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT GO INTO FIRST GEAR WHICH IS FELT TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT GO INTO FIRST GEAR WHICH IS FELT TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER'S/REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CLIP WON'T LATCH. *AK

Aug 15, 1995 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER'S/REAR PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CLIP WON'T LATCH. *AK

Aug 4, 1995 Steering

BENT LEFT INNER/LEFT OUTER AND RIGHT OUTER TIE RODS, CAUSING VIBRATION/POOR DIRECTION. *AK

Aug 4, 1995 Power Train

ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION, CAUSING PASSENGERS TO BE THROWN FROM THEIR SEATS. *SD

Aug 4, 1995 Steering

BENT LEFT INNER/LEFT OUTER AND RIGHT OUTER TIE RODS, CAUSING VIBRATION/POOR DIRECTION. *AK

Aug 4, 1995 Power Train

ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION, CAUSING PASSENGERS TO BE THROWN FROM THEIR SEATS. *SD

Jul 26, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR AND REVVD UP TO 8000 RPMS. *AK

Jul 26, 1995 Power Train

VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR AND REVVD UP TO 8000 RPMS. *AK

Jun 27, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 27, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REPLACE CONSUMER THERE WAS A RECALL THE MANUFACTURER SAY THAT IT HAS EXPIRE AND MANUFACTURER SEND LETTER TO OLD OWNER CAN'T FIND RECALL

Jun 27, 1995 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 27, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REPLACE CONSUMER THERE WAS A RECALL THE MANUFACTURER SAY THAT IT HAS EXPIRE AND MANUFACTURER SEND LETTER TO OLD OWNER CAN'T FIND RECALL

Jun 21, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRITICAL ACCIDENT. TT

Jun 21, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRITICAL ACCIDENT. TT

Jun 14, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TO HOLD THE MOTOR. TT

Jun 14, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED TO HOLD THE MOTOR. TT

Jun 2, 1995 Power Train

PLANETARY GEAR DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO BLOW UP ON THIS CONSUMER DRIVING CAR. TT

Jun 2, 1995 Power Train

PLANETARY GEAR DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO BLOW UP ON THIS CONSUMER DRIVING CAR. TT

May 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN ROUGH IDLE/HESITATION.

May 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED THERMOSTAT.

May 25, 1995 Suspension

MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.

May 25, 1995 Seat Belts

REPLACED FRONT SEAT BELTS.

May 25, 1995 Structure

TIGHTENED LOOSE FRONT DOOR HINGES.

May 25, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN ROUGH IDLE/HESITATION.

May 25, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED THERMOSTAT.

May 25, 1995 Suspension

MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.

May 25, 1995 Seat Belts

REPLACED FRONT SEAT BELTS.

May 25, 1995 Structure

TIGHTENED LOOSE FRONT DOOR HINGES.

May 25, 1995 Power Train

REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK

May 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT SURGED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

May 15, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT SURGED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

Apr 10, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER FAILURE.

Apr 10, 1995 Power Train

ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION, PRIOR TO RECALL. (94M84) *TW

Apr 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER HOSE FAILURE.

Apr 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE, CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHAKE, PRIOR TO RECALL.

Apr 10, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE FAILURE.

Apr 10, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER FAILURE.

Apr 10, 1995 Power Train

ERRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION, PRIOR TO RECALL. (94M84) *TW

Apr 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEATER HOSE FAILURE.

Apr 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE, CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHAKE, PRIOR TO RECALL.

Apr 10, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE FAILURE.

Mar 17, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT WITHOUT WARNING. TT

Mar 17, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT WITHOUT WARNING. TT

Mar 11, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

FRONT DOOR LATCH BOLT LOOSENS. *AW

Mar 11, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

FRONT DOOR LATCH BOLT LOOSENS. *AW

Mar 1, 1995 Power Train

NOISE IN FRONT END TIE ROD,AXLE,AND CV BOOT EXHIBITED WEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Steering

NOISE IN FRONT END TIE ROD,AXLE,AND CV BOOT EXHIBITED WEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Power Train

NOISE IN FRONT END TIE ROD,AXLE,AND CV BOOT EXHIBITED WEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Power Train

NOISE IN FRONT END TIE ROD,AXLE,AND CV BOOT EXHIBITED WEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Steering

NOISE IN FRONT END TIE ROD,AXLE,AND CV BOOT EXHIBITED WEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Power Train

NOISE IN FRONT END TIE ROD,AXLE,AND CV BOOT EXHIBITED WEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT

Feb 17, 1995 Suspension Crash

THE REAR STRUTS SEIZED, VEHICLE HIT A SMALL PATCH OF ICE, LOST CONTROL/SKIDDED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 17, 1995 Suspension Crash

THE REAR STRUTS SEIZED, VEHICLE HIT A SMALL PATCH OF ICE, LOST CONTROL/SKIDDED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 9, 1995 Steering

LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE. TT

Feb 9, 1995 Steering

LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Steering

FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, RESULTING IN STEERING INSTABILITY. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE BREAKING OF MOTOR MOUNTS, AND MALFUNCTIONING TRANSMISSION. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

EXCESSIVE BREAKING OF MOTOR MOUNTS, AND MALFUNCTIONING TRANSMISSION. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

FRONT TIRES EXHIBIT UNEVEN EDGE WEAR/NOISY REAR TIRES DUE TO CHOPPY TREAD PATTERN. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES MAKE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND ONLY STOP AT RANDOM. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS/PADS FAILED. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Steering

FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, RESULTING IN STEERING INSTABILITY. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE BREAKING OF MOTOR MOUNTS, AND MALFUNCTIONING TRANSMISSION. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

EXCESSIVE BREAKING OF MOTOR MOUNTS, AND MALFUNCTIONING TRANSMISSION. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

FRONT TIRES EXHIBIT UNEVEN EDGE WEAR/NOISY REAR TIRES DUE TO CHOPPY TREAD PATTERN. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES MAKE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE AND ONLY STOP AT RANDOM. TT

Jan 31, 1995 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS/PADS FAILED. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *AK

Jan 31, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTION FAILURE. *AK

Jan 10, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER SIDE SAFETY BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER UPON HEAD ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 10, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER SIDE SAFETY BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER UPON HEAD ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITH NO WARNING AT HWY SPEEDS.POSSIBLY FUEL PUMP PROBLEM, INSTALLED NEW FUEL PUMP AND STALLING CONTINUES. *AK

Jan 9, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITH NO WARNING AT HWY SPEEDS.POSSIBLY FUEL PUMP PROBLEM, INSTALLED NEW FUEL PUMP AND STALLING CONTINUES. *AK