1992 MERCURY SABLE Problems & Recalls

THE TIRE VALVE ON MY RIGHT REAR TIRE FAILED WHILE THE CAR WAS GARAGED. THIS WAS THE SECOND VALVE FAILURE IN A PAIR OF TIRES INSTALLED ON 04/27/2007. THE FIRST VALVE FAILED (ON THE OTHER TIRE IN THE PAIR) ON 04/26/2009 WHILE THE CAR WAS ALSO PARKED, BUT ABOUT 30 MILES FROM HOME (SEE ODI NUMBER 1027...

Mileage: 132,300

WHILE AT A DESTINATION ABOUT 30 MILES FROM HOME, MY LEFT-FRONT TIRE VALVE FAILED JUST AS I WAS ABOUT TO ENTER THE PARKED CAR TO HEAD HOME. THE AIR WHOOSHED LOUDLY OUT OF THE TIRE AS I WATCHED IT DEFLATE BEFORE MY EYES. I CALLED AAA FOR ASSISTANCE IN CHANGING THE TIRE AND TOOK THE FLAT TIRE TO MY D...

Mileage: 124,600

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. HE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS). THE MANUFACTUR...

Mileage: 85,591

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. HE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS). THE MANUFACTUR...

Mileage: 85,591

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. HE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V323000 (STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS). THE MANUFACTUR...

Mileage: 85,591

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE. APPROXIMATELY THIRTY SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. HE PUSHED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT FRAME FAILED. TWO DAYS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mileage: 100,000

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS DOWN A HILL AND TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE PARKING BRAKE MUST BE USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPA...

Mileage: 47,000

THE CONSUMER'S GENERAL TIRES DEVELOPED SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TREAD AND THE CORE. *TS *SC

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE CONSUMER STRUCK A DEER AND EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STOPPING WITH THE BRAKES. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT HOOD AND HEADLIGHTS. NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS CORROSION ON BRAKE LINES. HE SUSPECTE...

Mileage: 180,000

MERCURY SABLE 1992 POWER STEERING LEAKED. *BF THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE RACK AND PINION. *NM

Mileage: 83,983

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN A FRONTAL CRASH AT 35-40 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB

Mileage: 146,000

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY SO I PUT ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, THEN WHEN I REASLED THE BRAKES THE CAR RADILY SPEED UP, AND IT IS HARD TO SHUT IT OFF.*AK

Mileage: 131,254

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY SO I PUT ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, THEN WHEN I REASLED THE BRAKES THE CAR RADILY SPEED UP, AND IT IS HARD TO SHUT IT OFF.*AK

Mileage: 131,254

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT BUSHING SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. RECALL 98V323000 FOR THE SUB FRAME MOUNT BOLTS WAS ISSUED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Mileage: 88,000

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE. THEN IT COMPLETELY FAILED. *AK

SUB FRAME RUSTED DUE TO THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE SUB FRAME CORROSION RECALL 98V323000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Mileage: 114,000

CORROSION OF PASSENGER SIDE REAR SUB FRAME, ALOWING ENGINE TO DROP DOWN, CAUSING A POSSIBLE FATAL DRIVING CONDITION. SUB FRAME BOLTS REPLACED IN A RECALL. ENTIRE SUB FRAME WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ORIGINAL PART FROM FORD, AT A $1,100 COST TO MYSELF. *AK

Mileage: 103,603

MY HEAD GASKETS KEEP BLOWING .. I REALIZE THIS IS A OLDER MODEL CAR HOWEVER JUST B/C IM A SINGLE FEMALE WHO DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHAT A RECALL WAS/IS DOESNT MEAN THAT I SHOULDNT BE ENTITLED TO PERHAPS A REEMBURSMENT OR TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED PROPERLY I HAVE BEEN OUT SO MUCH MONEY ON THIS CAR AND THE MOT...

SEVERE PAINT EROSION/FLAKING/DISCOLORATION....HAS BEEN NOTICEABLE AND PROGRESSING WORSE SINCE ABOUT 1997.

1ST ONE REMOVE & REPLACE TIMING COVER/PUMP, HOUSING, REPLACE STUDS, WATER PUMP, RENEW COOLANT. COST $1,079.60 2ND R&R HEADGASKETS/ $1,304.10. I WOULD LIKE FOR SOMEONE TO LET ME KNOW IF I COULD GET SOME OF MY MONEY BACK BECAUSE THIS WAS A RECALL A BAD PART WHICH I HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF. UNTIL I HAD ...

Mileage: 22,161

THE CAR IS A 1992 MERCURY SABLE 3.8L V-6 ENGINE WITH 93,000 MILES. THE HEAD GASKETS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN QUOTED AN ESTIMATE OF $1,000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE AUTOMOBILE AND IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. THE CAR BROKE DOWN ON JUNE 25, 2003 AND IS CURRENTLY PARKED...

Mileage: 93,000

WHEN BRAKING HARD, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES. I HAD TO USE THE E-BRAKE AND PUMP THE REGULAR PEDAL TO STOP. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM LINE LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEXT TO DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL. *LA

Mileage: 114,000

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE, TURNED ON HAZARDS, AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION AND MOTOR HAD DROPPED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE SUBFRAME RUSTED AROUND BOTH REAR BUSHINGS. *AK *NLM

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO GEAR. *JB

HEADLIGHTS BLINKING ON AND OFF WHEN HE TURNS THEM ON. TOOK THE AUTO TO HIS PRIVATE MECHANIC AND HAD THIS REPAIRED. THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM IS LISTED AS A RECALL # 8105 98V 00 9000 FOR THE 93 MERCURY SABLE. PH

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING HOT, OVERHEATING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS THE WATER PUMP. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PUMP, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED 3 TIMES WITHIN A SMALL PERIOD OF TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

BOTH COIL SPRINGS FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. PIECES OF SPRING ALMOST FELL OUT AND CONTACTED TIRE. COULD HAVE RESULTED IN PUNCTURE AT HIGH SPEED. DT

THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED IN 1999 WHICH HAS FAILED AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE OWNER HEARD SOMETHING DROP/BREAK. *MR

PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES AND DRIVER SEAT. MR

PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES AND DRIVER SEAT. MR

PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES AND DRIVER SEAT. MR

PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES AND DRIVER SEAT. MR

PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TIRES AND DRIVER SEAT. MR

POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED. FLUID POURED OUT ON TO VERY HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER, PRODUCING FIRE IN REAR OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. EXTINGUISHED QUICKLY BUT DAMAGE TO WIRING, VACUUM LINE. VERY DANGEROUS FOR POWER STEERING LINE WITH FLAMMABLE FLUID TO PASS DIRECTLY OVER CATALYT CONVERTER.*AK

WHILE DRIVING RPMS REVVED TO 4700, AND VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN,SMOKE CAME OUT OF TRANSMISSION AND VEHICLE STALLED. TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

WHILE DRIVING RPMS REVVED TO 4700, AND VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN,SMOKE CAME OUT OF TRANSMISSION AND VEHICLE STALLED. TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

WHILE DRIVING IN A VERY HIGH TEMPERATURE, VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT.*AK

AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO GET RECALL DONE ON VEHICLE, REMEDY DID NOT WORK, AND CONSUMER STILL HAD PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

REVERSED OUT OF DRIVEWAY THEN PUT IN DRIVE. HEARD KNOCKING NOISE. CAR DID NOT MOVE EVEN WHEN ECCELERATOR WAS PUSHED. HAD TO BE PUSHED BACK INTO CARPORT. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 NORTH IN S. FLORIDA A KNOCKING NOISE STARTED TO OCCUR. THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND DOWNSHIFTED BY ITSELF. THE CAR COULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE OVER 55 M.P.H. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

VEHICLE WAS LOSING COOLANT AND OVE HEATING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED DEALER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

THE CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE BODY MOUNTS ON THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB-FRAME, CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED, HOWEVER ALSO STATED THAT WITHOUT REPLACING ALL OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE SAME TIME THERE WILL BE PROBLEM. *YH

THE CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE BODY MOUNTS ON THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB-FRAME, CONSUMER HAD RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED, HOWEVER ALSO STATED THAT WITHOUT REPLACING ALL OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE SAME TIME THERE WILL BE PROBLEM. *YH

VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIME IN HOT WEATHER AND HEAVY TRAFFIC.

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD NO HEAT THOUGHT NEEDED A THERMOSTAT BUT DEALER SAID I NEEDED A HEAD GASKET THAT THIS HAS BEEN A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM ON FORD 3.8 V6 CARS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY ME AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER WHO IS MY FATHER A RETIRED FORD EMPLOYEE. THE CAR WAS ALWAYS TA...

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAD BEEN COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR YEARS. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REMEDIED. WHILE DRIVNG 40 MPH THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM TAILPIPE, AND ENGINE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, A BLOWN HEADGASKET WAS DIA...

STEERING FAILED. EACH FRONT TIRE POINTED DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.*AK

STEERING FAILED. EACH FRONT TIRE POINTED DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.*AK

THIS SENSOR BURNT UP (I.E. CAUGHT ON FIRE BUT DID NOT SPREAD) AND CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *AK

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP TOTAL FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION AT 40 MPH NO PRIOR WARNING OF FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT.REPAIRS TO THIS VEHICLES TRANSMISSION SEEM TO BE WAY ABOVE AVERAGE. *AK

WITH OUT NO WARNING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED THAT MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS GOING UP. I WAS ON A BUSY 3 LANE HIGHWAY AT QUITTING TIME TRYING TO GET OFF A EXIT TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION. I CAME TO AN INTERSECTION AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF SMOKE EVERYWHERE, SMOKING UP...

MOTOR HAS FAILED, AND DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE COMPLETELT SHUTSDOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING, WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN. I WAS NOT VERY HAPPY ABOUT IT. NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO DEALER.MERCURY DEALER DID REPAIRS.*AK

ON A TRIP TO NC THE ENGINE TEMP ROSE AND STALLED MANY TIMES. LOCAL DEALERS CAN'T DUPLICATE OR VERIFY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TEST. REPLACED OXYGEN SENSORS AND MOTOR MOUNTS NEW FUELFILTER. FORD DEALER REFUSED ADDITIONAL WORK FOR IGNITION PROBLEM THAT HE CANNOT SEE ON THIS CAR.CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE S...

ON A TRIP TO NC THE ENGINE TEMP ROSE AND STALLED MANY TIMES. LOCAL DEALERS CAN'T DUPLICATE OR VERIFY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TEST. REPLACED OXYGEN SENSORS AND MOTOR MOUNTS NEW FUELFILTER. FORD DEALER REFUSED ADDITIONAL WORK FOR IGNITION PROBLEM THAT HE CANNOT SEE ON THIS CAR.CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE S...

ON A TRIP TO NC THE ENGINE TEMP ROSE AND STALLED MANY TIMES. LOCAL DEALERS CAN'T DUPLICATE OR VERIFY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TEST. REPLACED OXYGEN SENSORS AND MOTOR MOUNTS NEW FUELFILTER. FORD DEALER REFUSED ADDITIONAL WORK FOR IGNITION PROBLEM THAT HE CANNOT SEE ON THIS CAR.CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE S...

FAILURE OF ENGINE HEAD GASKET CAUSED FAILURE OF ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM. *AK

THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE DEALER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STOP THE ENGINE, OTHER TIMES THE IGNITION DOES NOT START THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS TO BE JUMP STARTED, WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION THE SIGNAL BELL THAT INDICATES THAT THE KEY IS STILL IN THE IGNITION RINGS UNTIL...

ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES FAILED WITH INTERNAL BELT SEPARATIONS(GENERAL/AMERITECH ST P205/65R15, DOTA3UR438102).

THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ON A LONG TRIP, THE DRIVER WOULD PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL OFF AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT THAT DID NOT HELP, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE TFI MODULE IS FAULTY LIKE THE VEHICLES IN CALIFORNIA. NLM

THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ON A LONG TRIP, THE DRIVER WOULD PULL OVER AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL OFF AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART, THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT THAT DID NOT HELP, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE TFI MODULE IS FAULTY LIKE THE VEHICLES IN CALIFORNIA. NLM

INTERMITTENTLY IN HOT CLIMATES VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

ENGINE MOUNTS WERE REPLACED IN RECALL 10/27/94 BUT CONTINUE TO BREAK; WHY DOESN'T FORD WANT TO FIX?*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ALL STEERING CONTROL IN VEHICLE WAS LOST. PRIVATE MECHANIC EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE HAD CORRODED/ BROKE/AND DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL...

HEAD GASKET FAILURE RESULTED IN REPAIR BILL OF $1336.18, PLUS $399.51 FOR RENTAL CAR FOR EIGHT DAYS (CAR WAS AT MECHANIC'S FROM 5/20/01 THROUGH 6/13/01, BUT I WAS ABLE TO BORROW A CAR FOR TWO WEEKS), PLUS $45 FOR TOW TO MECHANICS SHOP. MY MECHANIC HAD WARNED THAT CAR MIGHT HAVE TO STAY IN HIS SHO...

ORIGINAL TIRES FAILED DUE TO INTERNAL BELT SEPARATION, TIRE MODEL AND SIZE GENERAL AMERITECH P205/65R/S. *YH

HEAD GASKET FAILED. CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. THE MORNING OF 5/15/2001 CAR DID NOT START. CAR WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC, UPON HIS CHECK HE CONCLUDED THAT HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED.*AK

HEAD GASKET FAILED LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE INTO ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO OXYGEN SENSOR AND RADIATOR. CONSUMER HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED AT PRIVATE GARAGE.*AK

HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. PRIVATE MECHANIC WAS REPAIRING THIS DEFECT, AND WAS GOING TO COST APPROXIMATELY $800-1200.00. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

RIGHT FRONT TIE ROD FAILED IN SELF -SERVICE CAR WASH WHEN EXITING POSITIONING CRADLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

I AM NOT A MECHANIC SO HERE GOES. I FIRST WAS DRIVING AND WHITE SMOKE BEGAN BLOWING OUT OF THE MUFFLER. I STOPPPRED THE CAR AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP.HE SAID I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WHICH IS QUIT COMMON IN THE MERCURY SABLE.I CONTACTED SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO ALL SAID THE SAME THING,IT...

I AM NOT A MECHANIC SO HERE GOES. I FIRST WAS DRIVING AND WHITE SMOKE BEGAN BLOWING OUT OF THE MUFFLER. I STOPPPRED THE CAR AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP.HE SAID I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WHICH IS QUIT COMMON IN THE MERCURY SABLE.I CONTACTED SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO ALL SAID THE SAME THING,IT...

THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH FORDS 3.8 LITER V6 HEAD GASKETS. MINE PERSONNELLY FAILED AT 91,000 MILE MARK AND EVERYONE ELSE I KNOW THAT OWNS ONE HAS FAILED AROUND 90,000 MILES IT SEEM TO ME THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO ALL OF THE 3....

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

AFTER 5 VISITS AND ALMOST $1,000, MARSHALL FORD WEST IN CLEVELAND, OH FINALLY REALIZED THE ORIGNAL POPPING NOISE WAS THE RECALL - WHICH I HAD ADVISED THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE RECALL ITEM WHICH WAS THE SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS. I HAD TAKEN THE CAR IN AT LEAST ON 5 DI...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISE IN FRONT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A TECHNICIAN WHERE HE TOLD CONSUMER THAT NOISE WAS COMING FROM MOTOR MOUNTS THAT WERE BROKEN. MANUFACTURER HAD TAKEN CARE OFF A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. *AK THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED BUT THE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *YH

FORD MOTOR CO. SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

FORD MOTOR CO. SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

FORD MOTOR CO. SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT & STARTED TO MAKE WELLING NOISES. WOULD BLOW COLD AIR. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HEAT SENSORS WERE GOING UP. FAILED TO GET WARM. THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT & STARTED TO MAKE WELLING NOISES. WOULD BLOW COLD AIR. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HEAT SENSORS WERE GOING UP. FAILED TO GET WARM. THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED. *AK

NO WARNING, CAR HESITATED, THE A WHITE PLUME OF SMOKE CAME FROM EXHAUST.*AK

SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING.AFTER PUMP REPLACED HOSES BLEW.2000 MILES LATER,HEAD GASKET BLEW.

SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING.AFTER PUMP REPLACED HOSES BLEW.2000 MILES LATER,HEAD GASKET BLEW.

I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL FOR A HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT ON 94 & 95 TARUS & SABLES WITH 3.8 L ENGINES, I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 92 3.8L SABLE, THE HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED BY A MECHANIC THIS PAST SUMMER. FORD REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND OR SERVICE PROBLEM WHEN NOTIFY. WHAT RECOURSE ...

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SEAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

I AM AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD 3.4 L EARLY HEAD GASKET FAILURE, NOW THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I HAD TO SPEND OVER $900 TO GET THE REPAIR DONE. THIS HAS IN TURN PUT ME AND MY FAMILY INTO A SERIOUS FINANCIAL SITUATION. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MANY OF T...

I BOUGHT MY MERCURY SABLE IN MARCH OF 98, WITH ONLY 18,000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS PAID OFF IN MARCH OF 2000. IN OCTOBER, IT HIT THAT DEADLY MILEAGE WHERE LOTS OF SABLES AND TAURUSES BLOW THEIR HEAD GASKETS...AND YES THAT'S JUST WHAT MINE HAS DONE. I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MY TOWN AND THEY ...

HEAD GASKETS FAILED AT APPROX 93000 MILES. THERE HAVE BEEN EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON MANY FORD MODELS WITH 3.8L ENGINES BUT NOT 1992 (YET). I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WERE WILLING TO DO TO HELP DEFRAY THE EXPENSE ($1300) OF REPLACING THE HEAD GASKETS EVEN THOUG...

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. *MJS

ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACED UNDER RECALL 92M77 IN 1/96. I WAS ADVISED BY FORD THAT ONE REPAIR IS ALL THAT IS PERFORMED. I DON'T SEE WHY THEY SHOULDN'T REPAIR AGAIN AS OBVIOUSLY THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS FOR ENGINE MOUNTS TO FAIL EVERY 4 YEARS.

NO SUMMARY

HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN AT 100,000 MILES. IS NOT AWARE OF EXTENEDED WARRANTY FOR HEAD GASKET.*AK

THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING WAS THE INABILITY TO SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF "PARK" IN THE NORMAL WAY - START THE CAR, DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND PULL THE SHIFT LEVER DOWN. THE ONLY WAY THAT I COULD GET THE CAR INTO GEAR WAS TO PULL DOWN ON THE SHIFT LEVER WHILE TURNING THE KEY AND THEN START THE ENGINE WHILE IN ...

THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING WAS THE INABILITY TO SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF "PARK" IN THE NORMAL WAY - START THE CAR, DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND PULL THE SHIFT LEVER DOWN. THE ONLY WAY THAT I COULD GET THE CAR INTO GEAR WAS TO PULL DOWN ON THE SHIFT LEVER WHILE TURNING THE KEY AND THEN START THE ENGINE WHILE IN ...

THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING WAS THE INABILITY TO SHIFT THE CAR OUT OF "PARK" IN THE NORMAL WAY - START THE CAR, DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND PULL THE SHIFT LEVER DOWN. THE ONLY WAY THAT I COULD GET THE CAR INTO GEAR WAS TO PULL DOWN ON THE SHIFT LEVER WHILE TURNING THE KEY AND THEN START THE ENGINE WHILE IN ...

I GOT IN MY CAR TO TAKE MY CHILD TO SCHOOL AND ME TO WORK LIKE EVERY OTHER DAY WE STARTED DOWN THE ROAD AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT MY EXHAUST THAT SMELLED LIKE ANTI FREEZE, THEN MY THERMOSTAT PEGGED ITSELF ALL THE WAY HOT. *AK

I GOT IN MY CAR TO TAKE MY CHILD TO SCHOOL AND ME TO WORK LIKE EVERY OTHER DAY WE STARTED DOWN THE ROAD AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT MY EXHAUST THAT SMELLED LIKE ANTI FREEZE, THEN MY THERMOSTAT PEGGED ITSELF ALL THE WAY HOT. *AK

SURPRISED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS COMPONENT AND NO RECALL ISSUED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS THIS CAR HAS CONTINUED TO STOP RUNNING WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED AND LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE CAR TO ALMOST STOP MOVING. SIX DIFFERENT MECHANICS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE, INCLUDING THE MERCURY AND FORD DEALERSHIPS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FI...

SEVERAL MECHANICS REPORTED TO ME THAT HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON THIS VEHICLE IS A VERY COMMON AND EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ABSORB SOME OF THE COST OF THIS REPAIR DUE TO FAULTY CONSTRUCTION.

SEVERAL MECHANICS REPORTED TO ME THAT HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON THIS VEHICLE IS A VERY COMMON AND EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ABSORB SOME OF THE COST OF THIS REPAIR DUE TO FAULTY CONSTRUCTION.

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LITE STILL COMES ON INTERMITTENLY FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON AND I HAVE REPLACED THE CARS WHOLE PROCESSOR AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOW I HAVE A GRINDING NOISE AND A VIBRATION WHEN I GO TO APPLY MY BRAKES. PUT NEW BRAKE SHOES ON 1 WEE...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LITE STILL COMES ON INTERMITTENLY FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON AND I HAVE REPLACED THE CARS WHOLE PROCESSOR AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. NOW I HAVE A GRINDING NOISE AND A VIBRATION WHEN I GO TO APPLY MY BRAKES. PUT NEW BRAKE SHOES ON 1 WEE...

HEAD GASKET FAILED IN 1999 AND NOT CONVERED BY WARRANTY, WE CHANGED THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND THE NEW ENGINE FAILED AFTER 35,000 AND STILL NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT'S A DISGRACE THAT A MAJOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY IS ALLOWED TO SELL SUCH INFERIOR PRODUCTS. I WOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO PASS THIS TYP...

BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 86,000 MILES $1176.00 TO REPAIR.

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

CAR WENT FROM 55MPH TO 20 ON THE HIGHWAY, NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET.*AK HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSED THE RADIATOR AND VALVE TO FAILE. *YH

2ND OWNER OF VEHICLE. CONFIRMED 65,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY EXTENDED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS 1994 MODELS. I FOUND THIS ABSOLUTELY UN-ACCEPTABLE. THE HEAD GASKET BLEW LONG BEFORE IT'S LIFE EXPECTANCY AND THE COVERAGE MILEAGE.*AK

THIS HEAD GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD WERE REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO UNDER WARRANTY. NOW FORD ARE SAYING THAT IT IS NO LONGER IN WARRANTY, AND SO THEY WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE CAR. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN CAUSING LEAKAGE.*ET

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ONLY 66,000 MILES

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE STOPPED OPERATING WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60 MPH. NOTICED OVERHEATING, AND WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE. VEHICLE TOWED TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS...

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BACKFIRE WHEN STOPPING. NLM

SPEEDOMETER FAILED. NLM

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING "OSCILATES" BETWEEN LOW-EFFORT & HIGH-EFFORT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A CURVE. MAKES VEHICLE TRICKY TO CONTROL. ALSO EXHIBITS INTERMITTENT PULLING TO EITHER SIDE THAT HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED BY THOROUGH FRONT-END MAINTENANCE. OTHERS WITH LIKE VEHICLES ...

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING "OSCILATES" BETWEEN LOW-EFFORT & HIGH-EFFORT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A CURVE. MAKES VEHICLE TRICKY TO CONTROL. ALSO EXHIBITS INTERMITTENT PULLING TO EITHER SIDE THAT HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED BY THOROUGH FRONT-END MAINTENANCE. OTHERS WITH LIKE VEHICLES ...

1992 MERCURY SABLE WITH A 3.8L ENGINE HAD A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. THIS COST ME A $2000 LOSS WHEN I TRADED IT IN FOR A 1998 TAURUS. *AK

HEAD GASKET FAILURE - HAD TO CALL 911 CAR WAS SMOKING PROFUSELY EVEN WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF! CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO., SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL! *AK

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. *SLC

WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH. VEHICLE TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN, AND ENGINE KEPT RACING. *AK

HEAD GASKET FAILURE, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED, I PAID $2218 FOR REPAIRS. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT. EXHAST WAS EXTENSIVE, A LOT OF WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT, AND VEHICLE DIED. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPAIRED IT AT COST OF $1220.71. DEALER SAID IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT, AND THEY REPAIRED ALOT OF ENGINE HEAD GASKETS. *AK

DANGER!!!! ALMOST CRASH !!!!! --WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 90 IN CHICAGO AT 60M/H, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN!! SPEED DROPS IMMEDIATELLY!! I WAS SURROUNDED BY HEAVY TRAFFIC MOVING AT 60-80 M/P...LUCKILY, BEFORE MY CAR DROPS TO 25M/H, I MANAGED TO STOP AT THE ROADSIDE. WHAT A HELL! I...

HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, ANTIFREEZE LEAKING INTO THE OIL, DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, HAS CAUSED ENGINE BEARING PROBLEMS. *AK

HEATER HOSES DAMAGED. YH

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO OSYGEN SENSOR FAILURE. YH

HEAD GASKET FAILED. YH

IN TALKING TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORD MECHANICS, THERE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A FAILURE OF THE HEAD AND OR HEAD GASKET. EVERY MECHANIC I TALK TO NEW EXACTLY WHERE AND WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS DEFECT. *AK

ENGINE STARTED MAKING NOISE AT ACCELERATION AND WHEN CAR WAS WARM IT WOULD CUTO OFF WHILE MAKING A TURN OR COMING TO A STOP, RESTARTS IN 1 HOUR. DUE TO DRIVING IN SEPT. FROM A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, CAUSING STRESS TO ENGINE DUE TO NO COOLANT CIRCULATING THROUGH ENGINE.

VEHICLE RAN HOT, NOTICE NO COOLANT IN THE RADIATOR ON SEVERAL TIMES, ALL DUE TO BLOWN GASKET,

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

FROM WHAT I SEE ON THE FORD MOTOR CAR COMPANY WEBSITE THEY KNEW THEIR 3.8 LITER ENGINES WERE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE NEVER INFORMED ME AS SUCH AND IT LOOKS LIKE THEY MAY HAVE HAD A SO-CALLED SILENT RECALL. AFTER TALKING TO THEIR COUSTOMER RELATIONS THEY GAVE ME NO SATISFACTION WHATSOEVER. ...

I BOUGHT THE MENTIONED SABLE A MONTH AGO. THE CAR OVERHEATED SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, WHO TOLD ME IT BLEW A HEAD GASKET. I WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL OTHER, INCLUDING MY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN BOTH TAURUSES AND SABLES, YET 1992 MODELS WERE NOT RECALLED. ACCORDING TO SEVER...

DRIVER'S WINDOW HAS FALLEN OFF THE TRACKS AND INTO THE DOOR FRAME, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT ON ENGINE. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS ALL THE OTHER 3.8 LITRE ENGINES WITH THE EXACT SAME HEAD GASKET DEFECT AS ALL THE OTHER 3.8 LITRE ENGINES THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO REPAIR, DUE TO THE YEA...

CAR WOULD RUN HOT. A/C WOULD BLOW WARM AIR,HEATER DID NOT WARM ,ONLY AIR. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY,VEHICLE OVERHEATED, COOLANT PUORING OUT OF OVERFLOW BOTTLE. PART OF ENGINE COLD AND PART HOT. VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD REPAIR TO FIND OUT THAT THERE WAS COOLANT IN OIL PAN AND A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. THERE W...

INITIAL HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, THUS LED TO ENGINE SEIZING. *AK

IN JAN, 1997 DEALERSHIP SAID HAD BLOWN HEAD GASKETS. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. IN DEC, 1999 HAD CAR CHECKED BECAUSE OF STRONG ANTIFREEZE AND BURNT OIL SMELL. WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR HEAD GASKETS ARE BOTH LEAKING.*AK

THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIN BY FORD TO FIX THE HEAD GASKETS IN THE 94 AND 95, BUT NOT THE SAME ENGINE IN OTHER YEARS

WIRES IN THE HARNESS MELTED FROM THE FUSE TO THE TRUNK CAUSING SMOKE TO BILLOW OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED. NLM

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

STARTED CAR AND BLEW 2 HEAD GASKETS- REPAIRS INCLUDED 2 HEAD GASKETS, 1 SET INTAKE GASKETS, 2 SETS HEAD BOLTS, THERMOSTAT AND GASKETS, INTAKE BOLT, ANTIFREEZE, CONVERTER, GASKET, EGR PRESSURE FEED, BACK SENSOR, REAR AND FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR. TOTAL COST $2,025.

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 15 MPH ENGINE MOUNTS WERE LOOSE AND CAUSED SOME SHAKING. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ENGINE. CONSUMER FELT LIKE SHE WAS DRIVING ON FLAT GROUND, AND THAT TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD. *AK THE MOTOR MOUNT RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS CONSUMER'S AREA AND THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE...

POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED AND SPRAYED CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH FLUID, CAUSING A FIRE THAT BURNED PART OF THE WIRE HARNESS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY LOCKED. THE '!@#$% QUALITY METAL USED IN THE MAIN GEAR SET CRUMBLED TO POWDER. FORD QUALITY SCORES AGAIN! *AK

AT 37,000 MILES, VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING COOLANT. CLASSIC SYMPTOMS OF HEAD GASKET FAILURE. ENGINE DISSEMBLY SAW A 1/2 INCH SECTION OF GASKET BLOWN AWAY. FORD REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE BLOWS OFF WARRANTY CLAIM BY TELEPHONE. FORDS TRULY DO SUCK! *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH, THE MOTOR SEIZED. THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED, MAKING FOR VERY INTERESTING COMMENTS FROM DRIVERS IN BACK. A CONNECTING ROD WENT THROUGH THE OIL PAN, FILLING THE RIGHT LANE OF THE NY THRUWAY WITH A NICE LAYER OF OIL. WAY TO GO FORD!

IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED IN RUN POSITION-COULD NOT TURN ENGINE OFF. CAN FORD BUILD ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T BREAK BEFORE ITS TIME? FORDS DO SUCK!!! *AK

TRANSMISSION FAILED, COSTING $2000 IN REPAIRS. NOW HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR IN EXCESS OF $1200. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE FOR 10,000 MILES YET. I AM NOW READING ABOUT MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD 3.8L ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN. I UNDERSTAND THAT FORD HAS BEEN AWARE OF THESE...

TRANSMISSION FAILED, COSTING $2000 IN REPAIRS. NOW HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR IN EXCESS OF $1200. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE FOR 10,000 MILES YET. I AM NOW READING ABOUT MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE FORD 3.8L ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN. I UNDERSTAND THAT FORD HAS BEEN AWARE OF THESE...

BLOWN ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

WHEN TURNING CAR TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE PRESENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT FULLY TURN ALSO, DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND SAID STEERING RACK WAS SENDING FLUID INTO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK

WHEN TURNING CAR TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE PRESENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT FULLY TURN ALSO, DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND SAID STEERING RACK WAS SENDING FLUID INTO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING ERRATIC SPEED CONTROL. (97V-025) MJS

ENGINE HEADS AND GASKETS BLOWN AND CAUSE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE RADIATOR TO CRACK. *AK

WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT COMPLETELY TURN OFF AND MOVE TO "STOWED" POSITION WHEN THE CONTROL KNOB IS TURNED OFF; THE BLADES STAY UP A LITTLE ON THE WINDSHIELD. WIPER MOTOR CONTINUES TO MAKE WIPERS MOVE SLIGHTLY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF...

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEAD GASKET FAILURE. MJS

WHILEDRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROACHED A TOLL BOOTH, PAID THE TOLL, AND VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ENGINE WAS VERY HOT. PUT 5 QUARTS OF OIL IN THE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND THE FLUID EVAPORATED. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED, AND NO EXTERNAL LEAKS WERE PRESENT. *AK

TRANSMISSION REPLACE PER FORD DEALER RECOMMENDATION

FUSE IN THE IGNITION COIL BLOWS INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT BLINKS, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS NOT WORKING. THE SENSOR WAS CHANGED ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. AK

HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ENGINE DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE. MJS

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS MADE OF ALUMINUM, NOT STEEL WHICH CAUSES THE HEAD GASKET TO BLOWOUT UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

I BOUGHT THE CAR LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND HAVE PAID OVER A $1,000 IN REPAIRS. THE DAY I LEFT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER RE-BUILT THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT I'M STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. RECENTLY I HAD FULL FRONT & BACK BRAKE JOB. WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BRAKES WERE FINE. IN LESS...

I BOUGHT THE CAR LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND HAVE PAID OVER A $1,000 IN REPAIRS. THE DAY I LEFT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER RE-BUILT THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT I'M STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. RECENTLY I HAD FULL FRONT & BACK BRAKE JOB. WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BRAKES WERE FINE. IN LESS...

I BOUGHT THE CAR LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND HAVE PAID OVER A $1,000 IN REPAIRS. THE DAY I LEFT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER RE-BUILT THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT I'M STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. RECENTLY I HAD FULL FRONT & BACK BRAKE JOB. WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BRAKES WERE FINE. IN LESS...

I BOUGHT THE CAR LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND HAVE PAID OVER A $1,000 IN REPAIRS. THE DAY I LEFT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER RE-BUILT THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, BUT I'M STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. RECENTLY I HAD FULL FRONT & BACK BRAKE JOB. WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THE BRAKES WERE FINE. IN LESS...

THE LOWER LEFT REAR SUBFRAME COMPLETELY CORRODED, AND FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR SUBFRAME CORROSION DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHILE USING THE HEADLIGHTS, THEY WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. IT IS HARD TO GET THE LIGHTS TURNED ON, SWITCH MUST BE MANIPULATED BEFORE IT WORKS. *AK

WHILE USING THE HEADLIGHTS, THEY WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. IT IS HARD TO GET THE LIGHTS TURNED ON, SWITCH MUST BE MANIPULATED BEFORE IT WORKS. *AK

DUE TO RECALL NUMBER 98V323, CONCERNING REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS. REAR CORNERS OF THE SUB FRAME MOUNTS CORRODED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

VEHICLE REPAIRED ONCE UNDER RECALL FOR MOTOR MOUNTS, HOWEVER FAILED THREE YEARS LATER DUE TO MOTOR MOUNTS. MJS

THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED ON MY 1992 SABLE. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL THAT WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 98V323000. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR (HERITAGE LINCOLN-MERCURY) AND SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE NO SAFETY RECALLS ON TH...

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT STALLING. MJS

AT 40,000 MILES AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT HAD CAME ON & STAYED. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP & SENSOR LIGHT WAS REPAIRED. NOW THE SENSOR LIGHT IS GOING AGAIN. (IE 97027). *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY INCLUDED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINT ENGINE MOUNT ARE DEFECTED; BECAUSE THIS MAKE THE SECOND TIME THE MOUNTS WAS REPLACE WITHIN A TWO YEARS. DEALER/MFR. WAS NOTIFIED.

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE BACK DOORS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. WHEN ENGAGED THEY WILL GET JAMMED, AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. CONSUMER'S CHILD HAS BEEN STUCK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

UPON TURNING INTO A CAR WASH CONSUMER SHIFTED TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A FENCE AND DROP DOWN THREE FEET INTO A HOUSE. CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES WHEN HE SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 98V323000, REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING SUBFRAME, RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED. RECALL NUMBER 98V323000. LOOSE STEERING WHEEL HAS TOO MUCH PLAY. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING SUBFRAME, RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED. RECALL NUMBER 98V323000. LOOSE STEERING WHEEL HAS TOO MUCH PLAY. *AK

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED,CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

FAULTY THERMOSTAT CLOSED SHUT CAUSING TEMPERATURE TO OVERHEAT RESULTING IN BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND DAMAGE TO OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. MJS

ENGINE MOUNTS WERE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (93V106002). *YC

WHEN VEHICLE GOES UPHILL ON AN INCLINE IT LOSES POWER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO VIBRATE AND RUIN AIR CONDITIONING LINES. NLM

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO VIBRATE AND RUIN AIR CONDITIONING LINES. NLM

1. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND GETTING READY TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE SWAY BAR BROKE DUE TO BOLTS BEING RUSTY, AND THERE IS NOISE COMING FORM THE VEHICLE. 2. ATTEMPTING TO AKE LEFT TURN ONTO HIGHWAY SWAY BAR BROKE. DRIVE RWAS AT COMPLETE STOP PRIOR TO MAKING TURN. IN BOTH CASE, BOLTS AND SCREWS W...

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.

BRAKES HAVE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH NOISE AND VIBRATION, REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND PADS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUE TO FAIL. MJS

BRAKES HAVE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH NOISE AND VIBRATION, REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS AND PADS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUE TO FAIL. MJS

POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE. MJS

BRAKE LIGHT BULB FAILED. MJS

RIGHT WHEEL BEARING AND INNER TIE ROD FAILED. MJS

RIGHT WHEEL BEARING AND INNER TIE ROD FAILED. MJS

TRANSMISSION WAS RECALLED ON THIS VEHICLE TYPE BUT WE RECEIVED NO NOTICE. MECHANIC SAID RECALL HAD "EXPIRED" AND THAT FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR IT. TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED WITH GENUINE FORD KIT. IS FORD CO. RESPONSIBLE FOR REIMBURSING ME FOR THIS REPAIR? *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN STOPPED. *YC

HEAD GASKET FAILED, RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN #. MJS

WHEN DRIVING IN LOW SPEED THERE IS A STRAINING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN MAKING A TURN THERE IS SOME KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIGN 94E036000. DRIVER'S FRONT LEFT SPRING BROKE AND VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. REPLACED TWO FRONT SPRINGS AND TWO STRUTS. ALSO NEEDED SWAY BAR BRACKET AND REAR STRUTS. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIGN 94E036000. DRIVER'S FRONT LEFT SPRING BROKE AND VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. REPLACED TWO FRONT SPRINGS AND TWO STRUTS. ALSO NEEDED SWAY BAR BRACKET AND REAR STRUTS. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIGN 94E036000. DRIVER'S FRONT LEFT SPRING BROKE AND VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. REPLACED TWO FRONT SPRINGS AND TWO STRUTS. ALSO NEEDED SWAY BAR BRACKET AND REAR STRUTS. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIGN 94E036000. DRIVER'S FRONT LEFT SPRING BROKE AND VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. REPLACED TWO FRONT SPRINGS AND TWO STRUTS. ALSO NEEDED SWAY BAR BRACKET AND REAR STRUTS. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WILL STALL. CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING LOOSE/POOR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL.

IN APRIL 1996 WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOPPED WORKING IN RAIN AND ICE STORMS. WE HAD TO PULL OFF OF THE HIGHWAY MANY TIMES TO TRY TO CLEAN THE WINDOWS WHILE ON A COUPLE DIFFERENT TRIPS. THEY WOULD STOP ANYWHERE ON THE WINDSHIELD. IN DECEMBER 1996, FED UP TOOK CAR INTO THE FORD DEALER. THE DEALER...

IN APRIL 1996 WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOPPED WORKING IN RAIN AND ICE STORMS. WE HAD TO PULL OFF OF THE HIGHWAY MANY TIMES TO TRY TO CLEAN THE WINDOWS WHILE ON A COUPLE DIFFERENT TRIPS. THEY WOULD STOP ANYWHERE ON THE WINDSHIELD. IN DECEMBER 1996, FED UP TOOK CAR INTO THE FORD DEALER. THE DEALER...

WATER PUMP/COOLANT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE FROM ENGINE PULLEY.

BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS.

HEAD GASKET, MOTOR MOUNTS, THERMOSTAT REPLACED FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

HEAD GASKET, MOTOR MOUNTS, THERMOSTAT REPLACED FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

WHILE DRIVING BODY MOUNTS ON THE REAR SUBFRAME BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

THE HOSE WHICH LOCATED ABOVE THE SPRINGS THAT KEEPS THE SERPETINE BELT GOING LEAKED, SPRAYING FLUID UNTO THE SPRINGS, CAUSING IT TO BREAK WHICH RESULTED INTO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

AT 42,000 MILES THE VEHICLE HAD WARPED BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 6 TIMES WHICH CAUSED VIBRATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ABOUT SUBFRAME. CONTACTED DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE CAN NOT BE REPAIRED UNTIL JULY. MECHANIC IS ONLY DOING 6 VEHICLES A DAY. OWNER FEELS THAT THIS IS NOT PROMPT ENOUGH. THIS IS MORE CONVENIENT TO HER & REFUSES TO GO TO ANOTHER FORD DEALERSHIP. RECALL HAS SINCE BEEN RE...

FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING, AND THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MP MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, AND WHEN THE ENGINE TRIED TO DO SOMETHING, IT RIPPED OUT THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

ALL 4 BRAKE ROTORS CUT BY DISC BRAKE PADS, ALTHOUGH PAD LINING STILL EXCEEDS STATE INSPECION REQUIREMENTS. REPLACED ALL BRAKE PADS AND 1 ROTOR, RESURFACED OTHER 3 ROTORS. DEFECTS CAUSED STEERING AND HANDLING PROBLEMS DURING BRAKING.

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL DUE TO DETERIORATION.

I HAVE HEARD THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINEST FORD ON THIS CAR. ALSO WONDERING IF FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE RELATED TO BACK RECALL. I NOTICED MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT PROBLEM. ALSO, MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH CAR - STILL LESS THAN 100,000 MILES! THANK YOU, SAMA MESHEL

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, SPRINGS RUBBED INTO TIRES ON BOTH SIDES MAKING IT HARD TO STEER RUINING BOTH TIRES, SURPRISED THAT THE TIRES ON BOTH SIDES WERE NOT PUNCTURED DUE TO THE SPRINGS. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT FRACTURES IN THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR THE SABLE, WOULD HAVE HA...

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

RADIATOR FAN FAILED.

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.

HEAD GASKET FAILURE RESULTS IN ENGINE BEARING DAMAGE. REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE NECESSARY.

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SUDDEN ACCELERATION.

DAMAGED BUMPER ISOLATORS DUE TO CRASH, INSURANCE CO. SAYS THEY'RE MADE AS A MULTI- CRASH DEVICE. ARE THEY CONFIGURED ONLY AS IN A ONE TIME CRASH? *AK

INTERMITTENT SWITCH. WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE IN RECENT SNOWSTORM, WIPER/WASHER WOULD NOT WORK. SAME PROBLEM TWICE ON ANOTHER, 1994, VEHICLE OF SAME TYPE. DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE REGULAR FAILURE/COMPLAINTS ON THESE SWITCHES. DEALER, REGIONAL OFFICE, AND FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER REFUSE TO REP...

HEAD GASKET FAILED. ANTIFREEZE ENTERING ENTERING THE CYLINDERS ALSO RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE OXYGEN SENSORS, NECESSITATING THEIR REPLACEMENT ALSO.

NO SUMMARY.

THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED. THEY BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. FORD ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB # 92M77) ON THIS PROBLEM STATING THAT THEY WOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM ONLY IF THE MOUNTS WERE TO BREAK AND ONLY UP UNTIL JULY 31ST, 1996 OR 60,000 MILES/6 YEARS. LUCKILY THE FAIL...

ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM FAILED. YH

POWER TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

THE ENGINE SUPPORT MOUNTS BROKE OFF, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED 2 ENGINE MOUNTS WHICH BROKE. OWNER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR COST OF REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK *ML

WHENEVER THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TURNS ON HEADLIGHTS, CAN SMELL ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNING. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK

HEAD GASKET VALVE COVER FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.

ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO DETERIORATION.

WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS AND EXTENDED REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERTELLS US THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL NOTICES, HOWEVER, REPLACEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE ON MOTOR MOUNTS, STRUTS, BRACKETS, AS WELL AS OTHER SITUATIONS. FORD CORP. WILL NOT ASSIST US. WE TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF OUR...

WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS AND EXTENDED REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERTELLS US THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL NOTICES, HOWEVER, REPLACEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE ON MOTOR MOUNTS, STRUTS, BRACKETS, AS WELL AS OTHER SITUATIONS. FORD CORP. WILL NOT ASSIST US. WE TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF OUR...

WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS AND EXTENDED REPAIRS ON THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERTELLS US THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL NOTICES, HOWEVER, REPLACEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE ON MOTOR MOUNTS, STRUTS, BRACKETS, AS WELL AS OTHER SITUATIONS. FORD CORP. WILL NOT ASSIST US. WE TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF OUR...

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE THERE IS VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END, AND WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP DUE TO THE BODY MOUNTS BEING DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. *AK

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE THERE IS VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END, AND WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP DUE TO THE BODY MOUNTS BEING DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. *AK

WARPED HEAD BOLTS CAUSED A HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

PREMATURE WEARING OF MOTOR MOUNTS.

CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN CAME TO AN INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY TRAFFIC LIGH. LIGHT TURNED GREEN, CONSUMER COMMENCED TO GO ACROSS INTERSECTION WHEN HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. CONSUMER CALLED AAA , AAA INFORMED CONSUMER IT WAS BOTH REAR ENGINE MOUNTS THAT HAVE BROKEN. DEALER NOTIF...

CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS ARE FAULTY, CAUSING COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT TO EXIT THROUGH EXHAUST, ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. (QCAW)

FAULTY HEAD GASKET CYLINDER.

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALSO, THE MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS HAVE RUSTED, CAUSING THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

THE POOR DESIGN OF THE ENGINE GASKET AS WELL AS THE PLACEMENT OF THE COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS IN THE ENGINE BLOCK GOES BACK FARTHER THAN 1994 AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE ROTORS TEND TO WARP CAUSING A VIBRATION EACH TIME THE BRAKES ARE USED.

THE POOR DESIGN OF THE ENGINE GASKET AS WELL AS THE PLACEMENT OF THE COOLANT FLOW CHANNELS IN THE ENGINE BLOCK GOES BACK FARTHER THAN 1994 AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE ROTORS TEND TO WARP CAUSING A VIBRATION EACH TIME THE BRAKES ARE USED.

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT FOR NO REASON. POSSIBLE CAUSE POOR DESIGN OF ENGINE. MECHANIC STATED THAT OIL MIXED WITH WATER IN ENGINE CAUSING CYLINDER FAILURE. DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *AK *TT

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR AT HIGH SPEEDS, AND WHEN IT'S HOT THE ENGINE STALLS. IT WILL START UP AFTER THE HOOD HAS BEEN OPENED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 13 TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE.

HEADLIGHT FAILURE.

BRAKE CALIPERS ARE STICKING.

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH TRANSMISSION WHEN OUT, AND CONSUMER DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE S VEHICLE FELT LIKE JUMPING. DROVE TO NEAREST SERVICE SHOP WHERE THEY HAD TOLD CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS WITH A PART ON THE VEHICLE WHICH CONSUMER DID NOT RECALL AT THE TIME. *AK

WHILE DRIVING IN CENTER LANE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, LOSING ALL POWER, FORCING DANGEROUS EVASIVE DRIVING TO COAST ONTO SHOULDER.

LOOSE STEERING AND PLENTY OF PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL.

AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY.

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. ALSO, SHAKES WHEN FOOT IS ON BRAKE. DEALERS CANNOT FIX OR FIND PROBLEM. *AK

HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF AND ON BY THEMSELVES. A RECALL WAS ORDERED ON THE 93 SABLE AND TAURUS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED *AK

HEAD GASKET LEAKED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

WHILE PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, GEAR SHIFTED INTO PARK WITH IGNITION OFF, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACK SLOWLY. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO JERK OR KICK BACK .

UNSPECIFIED.

LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE COMPLETELY OFF; CAUSED BY FATIGUE FAILURE, NO MALFUNCTION OF VEHICLE BEFORE FAILURE, CAUSED LEFT WHEEL TO TURN TOTALLY TO RIGHT, COULD NOT CONTROL. REPAIR SHOP REPLACED TIE ROD, COULD HAVE CAUSED CRASH/ROLLOVER. *AK

RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE, SEVERAL TIMES.

ENGINE MAKES SQUEALING NOISE DUE TO FAILURE/CRACKING OF THE DRIVE BELT.

ENGINE LOOSING COOLANT DUE TO FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT.

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS FAILED.

TRUNK LIGHT BULB FAILED.

REAR POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED.

A/C BLOWS WARM AIR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE MANIFOLD LINE ACCUMULATOR.

DRIVER'S SEAT LOOSE DUE TO SEAT TRACK FAILURE.

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND HARNESS FAILED.

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPLETE ASSEMBLY FAILED.

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AT SLOW SPEEDS, DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SENSOR ASSEMBLY.

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

BRAKE CALIPERS STICK.

DOOR HINGE BOLTS LOOSEN OR FALL OUT.

TRANSMISSION LOCKED DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION.

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AFTER PARKING BRAKE WAS RELEASED. ALSO BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. DEALERS STATED ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS FAULTY. *AK

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AFTER PARKING BRAKE WAS RELEASED. ALSO BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED. DEALERS STATED ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS FAULTY. *AK

HEAD GASKET FAILED.

THREE OUT OF FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS AT THE REAR SUB-FRAME WHICH SUPPORTS ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BECAME DETACHED PRIOR TO RECALL; RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BY DEALER CLAIMING THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE PRIOR PROGRAM EVENTHOUGH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS GIVEN OWNER A PROGRAM NUMBER (93V-106.002). *A...

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IN ADDITION, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND LOWER BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM/STRUTS/SHOCKS FAILED. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IN ADDITION, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND LOWER BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM/STRUTS/SHOCKS FAILED. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IN ADDITION, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND LOWER BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM/STRUTS/SHOCKS FAILED. *AK

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.

MOUNTING BOLT FAILED JUST AFTER RECALL PERIOD.

TRANSMIISION FAILED TWICE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER)

TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKS UP ON SLIGHT LOAD AT 1600 RPMS AND UP, CAUSING SEVERE VIBRATION. *AK

TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKS UP ON SLIGHT LOAD AT 1600 RPMS AND UP, CAUSING SEVERE DASH/FRONT END VIBRATION. *AK

TRANSMISSION INADVERTENTLY DOWNSHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR OR DOES NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR; CAUSES VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN, COULD CAUSE REAREND CRASH. TRANSMISSION NEEDS OVERHAULING, ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOP. *AK

VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLS AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS.

THE METAL CRADLE BOLTS AT REAR BROKE AND THE ENGINE FELL OFF. DEALER HAS SEEN. *AK

BRAKE PEDAL IS SLOW IN RETURNING TO ITS POSITION.

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL #97S65 (THROTTLE CONTROL). AFTER THE REPAIR OF THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE'S CONDITION REMAINED THE SAME. OWNER STATES THAT WHEN RUNNING SPEED CONTROL THE THROTTLE IDLES .DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED . *AK

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. *AK

ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE AND THE ENGINE IS NOT HELD FULLY IN THE CAR. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAKES NOISE. *AK

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 TO 25 MPH AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER , DEALER WAITING FOR PARTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER LINK FRACTURED. *AK

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER HOSE INOPERATIVE. *AK

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER HOSE INOPERATIVE. *AK

WATER COLLECTS UNDER PART AND IT CORRODES. DEALER CANNOT KEEP PART STOCKED DUE TO DEMAND.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

IGNITION SWITCH BROKE AWAY FROM CYLINDER.

BRAKES FAILED.

GASKET FAILED.

VEHICLE HESITATES TO START.

RECALL # 97V025000, RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL OF 97. .MADE APPOINTMENT ON 7/10/97. AFTER ARRIVING AT DEALERSHIP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER WILL CONTACT WHEN AVAILABLE. *AK

BRAKES FAILED.

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

ENGINE FAILED.

DRIVE TRAIN FAILED.

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.

RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT WAS BROKEN.

THERE IS PLENTY OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO A LOOSE STEERING RACK.

WHILE DRIVING CHANGED GEARS VEHICLE JERKED, FRONT END SHIMMIED. ARRIVED HOME & LOOKED. FRONT MOUNTS BROKE, KNOCKED OUT AIR CONDITIONER. TOOK TO MECHANIC & TOLD MOUNTS WERE WEAK & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALL AROUND BY ATTACHING THEM TO FRAME OF VEHICLE. *AK

ENGINE MOUNTS WORN.

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER IN MAY ,CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE VEHICLE IN. DEALER SAID THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS FOR THIS RECALL, AND DON'T KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. MFR. RECALL #97S65. *AK

RECALL RELATED, 97V025, THROTTLE CONTROL, CONTACTED DEALERSHIP ON 21 MAY, SAID PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, IN FOR REPAIR, NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK

DOORS CAN STILL BE OPENED FROM INSIDE AFTER BEING LOCKED.

BRAKE SYSTEM CONTINUALLY MALFUNCTIONS, SEVERAL REPAIRS MADE, HOWEVER FAIL TO RECTIFY FAILURES.

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.

DAMAGED PLANETARY GEARS DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION.

OWNER STATES THAT WHILE TURNING OFF IGNITION VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN. OWNER HAS NOT FIXED PROBLEM. *AK

PARKED VEHICLE, COULD NOT TURN OFF IGNITION. KEY WOBBLED AROUND, CAUSED BY BROKEN IGNITION SWITCH ROD, DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH ROD. *AK

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

HORN IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT/LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CROSSBAR. WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED THE LOCATION OF THE HORN BUTTONS ARE UNKNOWN, UNLESS YOU LOOK FOR THEM.

DIGITAL DISPLAY CANNOT BE READ DURING DAY WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WHEN 3/8"X 3/8" PLASTIC "T" ON THE VACUUM SYSTEM SNAPPED. *AK

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.

TRANSMISSION HAS SLOW PICKUP AND HAS LOST ALL GEARS BEFORE, THE DEALER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

SIDEWALL OF TIRE CRACKED, CAUSING FLAT.

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND REPLACED.

ARM REST BRACKET UNSECURED.

THE TRANSMISSION FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. *AK

AT 30,00 MILES THE RACK AND PINION FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

AT 30,00 MILES THE RACK AND PINION FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE STEERING WAS PULLING TO RIGHT. ALSO, REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR/MOTOR MOUNTS/RIGHT AND LEFT OUTER CV BOOT. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE STEERING WAS PULLING TO RIGHT. ALSO, REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR/MOTOR MOUNTS/RIGHT AND LEFT OUTER CV BOOT. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE STEERING WAS PULLING TO RIGHT. ALSO, REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR/MOTOR MOUNTS/RIGHT AND LEFT OUTER CV BOOT. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE STEERING WAS PULLING TO RIGHT. ALSO, REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR/MOTOR MOUNTS/RIGHT AND LEFT OUTER CV BOOT. *AK

DIFFICULTY ACCESSING HORN BUTTONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING GIVES OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. HAD THE POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED 6 TIMES BUT VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. *AK *JB

THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID ONTO THE ENGINE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK *JB

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT HIGH SPEED THERE WAS A SLIGHT SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END. AT 48,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE PITS ARE TOO DEEP TO MACHINE OUT. *AK CONSUER WAS ADVISED THAT ROTORS WERE CORRODED TO TURN DOWN AND WOULD BE TO THIN FOR SAFE BRAKING BEYOND LIMIT, ALSO BR...

GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT THE CONSUMER PLACING HIS FOOT ON THE GAS; IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR HAD TO BE PLACED IN NETURAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED TWO TIMES.

FRONT BRAKE BOOT FAILED.

CALIPER PIN BROKE.

WATER PUMP FAILED.

DRIVERS SEAT BELT COMES ACROSS SHORTER PEOPLES THROATS.

WINDSHIELD PROVIDING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING UNDER SUNNY CONDITIONS.

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS MACHINED DUE TO FAILURE. *AK

VEHICLES MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED 2 TIMES AT 28,000 THEN 60,000. *AK

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SD

THE BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND A STRONG ODOR IS PRESENT, HAS ANTI LOCK BRAKES.*AK

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON/STAYS ON OR FLASHES. *AK

WHEN TRYING TO LOCK IN SEAT BELT SEAT, BELT DOESN'T LOCK, IT COMES LOOSE , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

WHEN TRYING TO LOCK IN THE SEAT BELT SEAT BELT DOESN'T LOCK, IT COMES LOOSE , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, AND MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE PEDAL STAYS IN THE DOWN POSTION AFTER TAKING FOOT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT VACUUM POWER HOSE BOOSTER HAS A DEFECT.*JB

FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKE PEDAL STAYS IN THE DOWN POSTION AFTER TAKING FOOT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT VACUUM POWER HOSE BOOSTER HAS A DEFECT.*JB

ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP ON DRY SURFACE W/SOME SMOKINGON LEFT FRONT. BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE PULLED UP TO RELEASE BRAKES WHEN THEY HANG UP/STICK FOR NO REASON ON INTERMITTENT BASIS. *AK

TURNS IGNITION SWITCH AND NOTHING HAPPENS. SHAKES THE STEERING COLUMN AND IT WILL CATCH. *JB

TURNS IGNITION SWITCH AND NOTHING HAPPENS. SHAKES THE STEERING COLUMN AND IT WILL CATCH. *JB

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED THREE TIMES. *AK

ENGINE PROBLEMS. *DH

TRANSMISSION FAILED FOUR TIMES.

AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS.

TRANMISSION FAILED. *SD

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

STEERING FAILED 8 TIMES. *SD.

TRANSMISSION FAILED 8 TIMES. *SD

THE IGNITION CAN BE TURNED ON WITH OUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITON.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS TO MALFUNCTION. OWNER CAN TURN IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON MALFUNCTIONED COMPONENT WORKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS TO MALFUNCTION. OWNER CAN TURN IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON MALFUNCTIONED COMPONENT WORKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING NUMEROUS INJURIES. *DSH

THE REAR BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES SO THE FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPED AND IT INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

RIGHT WHEEL LOOSE

BRAKES FAILED.

TRANSMISSION FAILED EIGHT TIMES.

REAR SHOCKS LEAK.

REPLACED FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS.

STEERING NOISY/BINDS INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH

REPLACED UPPER STRUT.

ENGINE KNOCKS WHEN COLD.

GENERAL AMERITECH TIRE SEPARTED UNDERNEATH LEFT FENDER WELL, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD

TWO GENERAL AMERI-TECH TIRES FAILED, SECOND ONE BY TREAD SEPARATING/CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DSH

DRIVER'S POWER SEAT BELT BRACKET BROKE, WHICH ATTACHES TRACK ANCHOR. *AK

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND FLASHES. THE OWNER HAS TAKEN THE CAR IN SEVEN TIMES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *AK

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND FLASHES. THE OWNER HAS TAKEN THE CAR IN SEVEN TIMES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *AK

VEHICLE PARKED IN WITH IGNITION ON IN GEAR, JUMP OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS, DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION.*AK

VEHICLE PARKED IN WITH IGNITION ON IN GEAR, JUMP OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED. *AK

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS, DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION.*AK

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. *AK

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AND APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT

THROTTLE POSITION SENDER FAILED. *SD

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED. *SD

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED. *SD

ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP. *SD

THE EEC UNIT FAILED, CAUSING EGG SMELL, RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REFUSED.

STEERING PROBLEMS DUE TO BODY MOUNT FAILURE, REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER PROBLEM W/STEERING STILL EXISTS.

OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE.

HEARD CLUNKING NOISE NO ACCELERATION. RESULTING IN INTERNAL EXPLOSION AND CRACKING OF AUTOMATIC TRANSISSION. TT

HEATER CORE IS LEAKING CAUSING A BAD ODOR AND DISBURSING COOLANT INTO CAR. TT

FAILURE OF THE BRAKES (ABS) BRAKES CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT

HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MOUNTS, MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. TT

GAS PEDAL LOST ALL RESISTANCE/WENT TO FLOOR, WHEN PRESSED HARD, RENDERING VEHICLE INOPERABLE DUE TO FAILURE OF ACCELERATOR CABLE. *DSH

WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED BURNING ODOR; MOMENTS LATER, REAR WINDOW EXPLODED; GLASS SHATTERED, INJURING REAR OCCUPANTS; CAUSED BY SHORT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER. TT

WHILE DRIVING, SMELLED BURNING ODOR; MOMENTS LATER, REAR WINDOW EXPLODED; GLASS SHATTERED, INJURING REAR OCCUPANTS; CAUSED BY SHORT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER. TT

THE CONSUMER IS HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS BROKE, LACK OF PROPER STEERING CONTROL. TT

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES IN 60K MILES, AUTOMATIC WILL NOT ENGAGE INTO GEARS. TT

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.

PLANETARY GEARS IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.

STRUTS FAILED TWICE. *DSH

PLASTIC TRIM PANEL SEPARATED, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. TT *SLC

PLASTIC TRIM PANEL ON THE DRIVER DOOR IS SEPARATING. TT

THE STARTER HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN 7 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

COMPENSATING VALVE IN BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN LOADED SHIFTS PRESSURE TO REAR PORTION OF BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

ABS, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH

BRAKES SLOWLY APPLY THEMSELVES; W/ABS, PEDAL IS POOR W/NO RETAINING CLIP TO HOLD UP. BOOSTER IS WEAK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

BRAKES SLOWLY APPLY THEMSELVES; W/ABS, PEDAL IS POOR W/NO RETAINING CLIP TO HOLD UP. BOOSTER IS WEAK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

ROTORS ARE WARPED ON FRONT BRAKES, CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. TT

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT

THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD . TT

REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING.

REPLACED LOOSE WHEEL BEARINGS.

RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE DRUMS.

REPLACED REAR SHOES/DRUMS .

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-106). *AK

REPLACED TIE RODS.

COOLING FAN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE/STALLING. *AK

TRANSMISSION GEARS GOT HOT AND SHEARED OFF. TT

CAR WAS BEING CHECK BY FRIEND BECAUSE OF THE RPM RACING GOT OUT OF CAR TOOK OFF DRAGGING PERSON TO HOUSE WENT INTO LADY BEDROOM WITH LADY IN BED INJURY 2 PEOPLE

TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. TT

HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER GASKET INTAKE MANFOLD . TT

ENGINE OVERHEATED.

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE/OVERDRIVE. *AK

THE VEHICLES DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. TT

THE VEHICLES PASSENGERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. TT

RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO ACCELERATE/HESITATE WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *AK

THE TRANSMISSION ON THE CAR IS BAD AFTER IT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND HAS GONE IN FOR SERVICE NUMEROUS TIMES. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE, VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN BRAKING. TT

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE, VEHICLE ACCELERATES, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM SO THEY DISCONNECT THE CRUISE. TT

RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE NOT IN STATE LISTED. (92S61) *TW

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF TAIL LIGHT DESIGN WHICH REQUIRES MIDDLE REFLECTOR BAR BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO REPLACED TAIL LIGHT.

RIGHT/REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS/BULB REPLACED. *AW

PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AW

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY (93V-106). *AK

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD

WARPED FRONT BRAKE RTORS, CAUSING VIBRATION AS BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *AK

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING. *AK

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

BRAKE PEDAL STICKS DUE TO A WEAK RETURN SPRING, ALSO BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE. *SKD

THE BUTTON ON THE HORN IS ON THE STEERING WHEEL INSIDE THE RIM ON EACH SIDE ARE TOO SMALL TO FIND READILY IN AN EMERGENCY. TT

FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 35 MPH AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. TT

ASPHALT DEBRIS THROWN UP BY FRONT TIRE HIT AND BROKE UNPROTECTED PLASTIC FUEL LINE, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK/ENGINE TO STALL. *SKD

PARKING LIGHT BULBS BLOW OUT ON A REGULAR BASICS; 5 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR; CAUSES DECREASED ILLUMINATION ON FRONT OF VEHICLE. TT

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACK AND ANCHOR THAT HOLDS SEAT IN PLACE BROKE; CAUSE UNKNOWN. TT

WHILE DRIVING 55-60MPH TIE INNER ROD END BROKE AND FELL ONTO GROUND, CREATING RISK OF LOSS OF STEERING. TT

REPLACED POWER BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK

REPLACED VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER.

REPLACED BARE WIRE UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT.

REPLACED GAS TANK, ALSO REPLACED GAS GUAGE.

REPLACED HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER LIGHT BULB. *AK

REPLACED LEFT FRONT/LEFT RIGHT POWER DOOR SWITCH/ACTUATOR. *AK

REPLACED BOLT THAT SECURES SEAT BELTS.

AUTO TRANSSMISSION FAILURE AT 68K. TT