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Aug 18, 2016 Engine 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE...

Aug 18, 2016 Engine 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE...

Jun 11, 2013 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

NEED PROOF OF TOTAL RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I HAVE A LIST OF COMPLAINTS, I NEED PROOF OF THE TOTAL RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE. VIN # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 11, 2013 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

NEED PROOF OF TOTAL RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. I HAVE A LIST OF COMPLAINTS, I NEED PROOF OF THE TOTAL RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE. VIN # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 19, 2011 Structure 210,000 mi

MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR RECALL: SEVERE CORROSION OF THE REAR LOWER RETAINING PLATES FOR THE SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. RISK IS DETACHMENT OF BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME. EXISTING RECALL 98V-323 ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. MY V...

Apr 19, 2011 Structure 210,000 mi

MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR RECALL: SEVERE CORROSION OF THE REAR LOWER RETAINING PLATES FOR THE SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. RISK IS DETACHMENT OF BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME. EXISTING RECALL 98V-323 ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. MY V...

Feb 7, 2011 Suspension 139,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT STRUT BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL 94E036000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: SHOCK ABSORBER). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Feb 7, 2011 Suspension 139,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT STRUT BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL 94E036000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: SHOCK ABSORBER). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Feb 7, 2011 Suspension 139,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT STRUT BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL 94E036000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: SHOCK ABSORBER). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Feb 7, 2011 Suspension 139,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT STRUT BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL 94E036000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: SHOCK ABSORBER). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

Jan 7, 2009 Tires 101,636 mi

TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH WHEN LEFT FRONT TIRE NEAR INSTANTLY DEFLATED CAUSING TOTAL TIRE FAILURE BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. TIRE SIDEWALL WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. SPARE INSTALLED. VISITED THE TIRE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FOUR NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE INSTALLED 2 YEARS...

Jan 7, 2009 Tires 104,672 mi

TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 120 MILES FROM HOME. UPON ARRIVING AT THE DESTINATION, I NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS EXTREMELY LOW WITH AS ESTIMATED 10 P.S.I. AIR PRESSURE REMAINING. KNOWING THAT I HAD TWO PREVIOUS TIRE BLOWOUTS ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO CRACKED VALVE STEMS AND OCCURRING WITHIN THE PREVIO...

Jan 7, 2009 Tires 102,515 mi

TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN RIGHT FRONT TIRE NEAR INSTANTLY DEFLATED CAUSING TOTAL TIRE FAILURE BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. TIRE SIDEWALL WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. SPARE INSTALLED. VISITED THE TIRE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FOUR NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE INSTALLED 2 YEA...

Jan 7, 2009 Tires 101,636 mi

TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH WHEN LEFT FRONT TIRE NEAR INSTANTLY DEFLATED CAUSING TOTAL TIRE FAILURE BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. TIRE SIDEWALL WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. SPARE INSTALLED. VISITED THE TIRE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FOUR NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE INSTALLED 2 YEARS...

Jan 7, 2009 Tires 104,672 mi

TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 120 MILES FROM HOME. UPON ARRIVING AT THE DESTINATION, I NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS EXTREMELY LOW WITH AS ESTIMATED 10 P.S.I. AIR PRESSURE REMAINING. KNOWING THAT I HAD TWO PREVIOUS TIRE BLOWOUTS ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO CRACKED VALVE STEMS AND OCCURRING WITHIN THE PREVIO...

Jan 7, 2009 Tires 102,515 mi

TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN RIGHT FRONT TIRE NEAR INSTANTLY DEFLATED CAUSING TOTAL TIRE FAILURE BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. TIRE SIDEWALL WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. SPARE INSTALLED. VISITED THE TIRE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FOUR NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE INSTALLED 2 YEA...

Apr 30, 2008 Exterior Lighting Fire 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN ILLUMINATE AGAIN. SHE NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN BRIEF INTERVALS AND SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND, CONSEQUENTLY, THE DASHBOA...

Apr 30, 2008 Exterior Lighting Fire 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN ILLUMINATE AGAIN. SHE NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN BRIEF INTERVALS AND SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND, CONSEQUENTLY, THE DASHBOA...

Mar 19, 2007 Power Train 131,368 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED A VEHICLE ON THE AFTERNOON OF 03/16/2007, AND THE FOLLOWING MORNING 03/17/2007 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT WORK, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS POURING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD POUR IT IN THE TOP AND...

Mar 19, 2007 Power Train 131,368 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1994 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED A VEHICLE ON THE AFTERNOON OF 03/16/2007, AND THE FOLLOWING MORNING 03/17/2007 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT WORK, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS POURING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD POUR IT IN THE TOP AND...

May 12, 2006 Electrical System 132,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURS MORE OFTEN IN WARMER WEATHER. THE VEHICLE RESTARTS ONLY AFTER COOLING OFF FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. AFTE...

May 12, 2006 Electrical System 132,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURS MORE OFTEN IN WARMER WEATHER. THE VEHICLE RESTARTS ONLY AFTER COOLING OFF FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. AFTE...

May 11, 2005 Structure 31,900 mi

ON MAY 10, 2005, I WAS DRIVING TO AN APPT. AFTER I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY, I WAS DRIVING DOWN TARKILN HILL ROAD AND MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AND THE STEERING WAS OFF. I APPLIED MY BRAKE AT THE RED LIGHT AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR. I WEN...

May 11, 2005 Structure 31,900 mi

ON MAY 10, 2005, I WAS DRIVING TO AN APPT. AFTER I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY, I WAS DRIVING DOWN TARKILN HILL ROAD AND MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AND THE STEERING WAS OFF. I APPLIED MY BRAKE AT THE RED LIGHT AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR. I WEN...

May 3, 2005 Power Train 195,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ENGINE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. ALSO, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS BROKE WHILE DRIVING.*AK

May 3, 2005 Suspension 195,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ENGINE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. ALSO, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS BROKE WHILE DRIVING.*AK

May 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHT SWITCH WENT OUT AND I REPLACED IT. I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD GET COMPANSATION FOR BUYING IT MYSELF, AS IT APPEARS TO BE A RECALL. ALSO THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MY HOME COMPUTER AND I AM NOT ABLE TO VIEW ANY DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT MY VEHICLE. IF SOMEONE COULD E-MAIL ME, I...

May 3, 2005 Power Train 195,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ENGINE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. ALSO, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS BROKE WHILE DRIVING.*AK

May 3, 2005 Suspension 195,000 mi

CONTACT STATED: WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ENGINE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. ALSO, THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS BROKE WHILE DRIVING.*AK

May 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHT SWITCH WENT OUT AND I REPLACED IT. I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD GET COMPANSATION FOR BUYING IT MYSELF, AS IT APPEARS TO BE A RECALL. ALSO THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MY HOME COMPUTER AND I AM NOT ABLE TO VIEW ANY DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT MY VEHICLE. IF SOMEONE COULD E-MAIL ME, I...

Oct 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.*AK

Oct 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,600 mi

THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE BECAME CLOGGED WITH COROSION DEBRIS AND THE BRAKE LOCKED.*AK

Oct 3, 2004 Visibility 85,000 mi

MY WIFE'S FINGER WAS COUGHT IN THE ELECTRIC WINODW WHEN SHE INADVERTANTLY PRESSED THE "UP" BUTTON!*AK

Oct 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION.*AK

Oct 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,600 mi

THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE BECAME CLOGGED WITH COROSION DEBRIS AND THE BRAKE LOCKED.*AK

Oct 3, 2004 Visibility 85,000 mi

MY WIFE'S FINGER WAS COUGHT IN THE ELECTRIC WINODW WHEN SHE INADVERTANTLY PRESSED THE "UP" BUTTON!*AK

Aug 31, 2004 Visibility 94,000 mi

MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN OFF, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WILL NOT COME OUT. *AK

Aug 31, 2004 Visibility 94,000 mi

MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN OFF, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WILL NOT COME OUT. *AK

May 21, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE, AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED. INDEPENDENT SHOP INDICATED THE SWAY BAR FAILED. *AK

May 21, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE, AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED. INDEPENDENT SHOP INDICATED THE SWAY BAR FAILED. *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Suspension 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1994' SABLE IN WHICH THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING IS JUST ABOUT TO BREAK DUE TO FRACTURES IN METAL. MY 93' SABLE IN WHICH HAVE SOLD, HAD SAME PROBLEM.WHEN IT BROKE I WAS TURNING AT THE TIME.LUCKLY I DID NOT WRECK BUT HAD NO CONTROL OF CAR SINCE THE SPRING RUPTURED MY TIRE,AND FRAME OF CAR WAS...

Mar 23, 2004 Suspension 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1994' SABLE IN WHICH THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING IS JUST ABOUT TO BREAK DUE TO FRACTURES IN METAL. MY 93' SABLE IN WHICH HAVE SOLD, HAD SAME PROBLEM.WHEN IT BROKE I WAS TURNING AT THE TIME.LUCKLY I DID NOT WRECK BUT HAD NO CONTROL OF CAR SINCE THE SPRING RUPTURED MY TIRE,AND FRAME OF CAR WAS...

Mar 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING.THERE WAS RECALL OF THIS PROBLEM IN 1998 AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. RECALL ID NUMBER 98VOO9000I. I BOUGHT AUTO FROM DEALER BEFORE RECALL. THE ABOVE CONDITION HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. UNABLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. *AK

Mar 5, 2004 Exterior Lighting

LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING.THERE WAS RECALL OF THIS PROBLEM IN 1998 AND I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. RECALL ID NUMBER 98VOO9000I. I BOUGHT AUTO FROM DEALER BEFORE RECALL. THE ABOVE CONDITION HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. UNABLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. *AK

Jan 23, 2004 Power Train 62,472 mi

PURCHASED 1994 MERCURY SABLE 60,000 ORIGINAL MILES, THE VEHICLE WOULD BE OK COLD WITHIN 5 MILES OF DRIVING THE CAR WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR AT STOPS OR IF YOU COASTED, CAN'T PUT IN REVERSE AT AFTER WARM. CONSULTED THE INTERNET AND FOUND HORROR STORIES OF OTHER OWNERS. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY NO NOTHI...

Jan 23, 2004 Power Train 62,472 mi

PURCHASED 1994 MERCURY SABLE 60,000 ORIGINAL MILES, THE VEHICLE WOULD BE OK COLD WITHIN 5 MILES OF DRIVING THE CAR WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR AT STOPS OR IF YOU COASTED, CAN'T PUT IN REVERSE AT AFTER WARM. CONSULTED THE INTERNET AND FOUND HORROR STORIES OF OTHER OWNERS. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY NO NOTHI...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System 48,658 mi

PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT/ RUNNING LIGHT SWITCH, INTERMITTENT FAILURE, DOOR OPEN SAFETY LAMP FAILURE. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System 48,658 mi

PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT/ RUNNING LIGHT SWITCH, INTERMITTENT FAILURE, DOOR OPEN SAFETY LAMP FAILURE. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 48,658 mi

PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT/ RUNNING LIGHT SWITCH, INTERMITTENT FAILURE, DOOR OPEN SAFETY LAMP FAILURE. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

HEAD GASKETS BROKE, POSSIBLY CAUSED CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS/FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 133,295 mi

I HAVE HAD CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS WITH THS CAR. THE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM CRACKED FLUSH/FILL VALVES, TO HOSES,TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. 03/30/2002 TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL SHOP RECOMMENDED ADDING FLUID. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EACH TIME THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED ADD...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 133,295 mi

I HAVE HAD CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS WITH THS CAR. THE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM CRACKED FLUSH/FILL VALVES, TO HOSES,TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. 03/30/2002 TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL SHOP RECOMMENDED ADDING FLUID. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EACH TIME THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED ADD...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 133,295 mi

I HAVE HAD CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS WITH THS CAR. THE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM CRACKED FLUSH/FILL VALVES, TO HOSES,TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. 03/30/2002 TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL SHOP RECOMMENDED ADDING FLUID. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EACH TIME THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED ADD...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System 48,658 mi

PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT/ RUNNING LIGHT SWITCH, INTERMITTENT FAILURE, DOOR OPEN SAFETY LAMP FAILURE. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System 48,658 mi

PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT/ RUNNING LIGHT SWITCH, INTERMITTENT FAILURE, DOOR OPEN SAFETY LAMP FAILURE. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 48,658 mi

PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT/ RUNNING LIGHT SWITCH, INTERMITTENT FAILURE, DOOR OPEN SAFETY LAMP FAILURE. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

HEAD GASKETS BROKE, POSSIBLY CAUSED CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS/FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 133,295 mi

I HAVE HAD CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS WITH THS CAR. THE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM CRACKED FLUSH/FILL VALVES, TO HOSES,TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. 03/30/2002 TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL SHOP RECOMMENDED ADDING FLUID. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EACH TIME THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED ADD...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 133,295 mi

I HAVE HAD CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS WITH THS CAR. THE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM CRACKED FLUSH/FILL VALVES, TO HOSES,TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. 03/30/2002 TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL SHOP RECOMMENDED ADDING FLUID. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EACH TIME THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED ADD...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 133,295 mi

I HAVE HAD CONSTANT OVERHEATING PROBLEMS WITH THS CAR. THE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM CRACKED FLUSH/FILL VALVES, TO HOSES,TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. 03/30/2002 TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL SHOP RECOMMENDED ADDING FLUID. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EACH TIME THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED ADD...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 85,000 mi

HATCH GLASS CAME LOOSE STARTED LEAKING(56000) FUEL PUMP STARTED ACTING UP GET HOT AND HANG UP(75000) NO RECALL. STATE FARM SHOWED THEY PAID FOR TOWING ON MANY, FORD PRODUCTS THAT USED THE SAME PUMP STILL NO RECALL. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN, OR SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING SMITH FORD CONWAY WAS S...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

THE KEY INSERT DOES NOT ALIGN, HAVE HAD 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN 5 YEARS. (I KNOW TO CHECK MY FLUIDS) NEW ENGINE, & THE PAINT IS AWFUL. ENGINE, MOTOR, GAS, GASPS AND JERKS WITH ME. HAVE HAD MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, NOTHING HELPS. HEATER COIL(?) WENT OUT, I HAVE NO HEAT NOW. WE HAD TO BYPASS. THE REST I HAVE...

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD . THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Jan 14, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD . THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Oct 24, 2003 Structure 86,239 mi

IN JUNE 2003 WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, THE RIGHT REAR SUBFRAME COLLAPSED, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER . THE CRADLE MOUNT WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. *AK *TS

Oct 24, 2003 Structure 86,239 mi

IN JUNE 2003 WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, THE RIGHT REAR SUBFRAME COLLAPSED, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER . THE CRADLE MOUNT WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. *AK *TS

Sep 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 124,000 mi

MY 1994 MERCURY SABLE SUDDENLY ACCERERATED TO 60 MPH WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SLOWED ERRATICALLY. I TRIED BRAKING BUT WAS UNABLE TO SLOW SUFFICIENTLY. IUSED THE EMERGENY BRAKE BUT STILL COULD NOT SLOW ENOUGH AVOID HITTING A PHONE POLE. THREE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. I HAD N...

Sep 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 124,000 mi

MY 1994 MERCURY SABLE SUDDENLY ACCERERATED TO 60 MPH WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SLOWED ERRATICALLY. I TRIED BRAKING BUT WAS UNABLE TO SLOW SUFFICIENTLY. IUSED THE EMERGENY BRAKE BUT STILL COULD NOT SLOW ENOUGH AVOID HITTING A PHONE POLE. THREE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. I HAD N...

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, THEN BEGINNING TO TAKE OFF, TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE. LATER, IT WOULD KICK IN. IT WAS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. CONSUMER THEN TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. HE HAD IT REPAIRED BY HAV...

Aug 26, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, THEN BEGINNING TO TAKE OFF, TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE. LATER, IT WOULD KICK IN. IT WAS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. CONSUMER THEN TOOK VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, AND WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. HE HAD IT REPAIRED BY HAV...

Aug 20, 2003 Suspension

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HEARD INTERMITTENTLY A LOUD POPPY GRINDING NOISE WHICH WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 20, 2003 Suspension

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HEARD INTERMITTENTLY A LOUD POPPY GRINDING NOISE WHICH WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 28, 2003 Power Train 79,000 mi

1994 MERCURY SABLE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AT 79000 MILES. ALUMINUM CLUTCH PISTON REPLACED WITH STEEL ONE AT MY COST OF 1800.00. FORD REPLACED THESE FOR FREE IN CANADA ON A PREVIOUS TRANSMISSION MADE IN THE SAME YEAR WHY NOT MINE? WHY CAN'T I FEEL GOOD ABOUT BUYING AMERICAN MADE CAR...

Jul 28, 2003 Power Train 79,000 mi

1994 MERCURY SABLE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AT 79000 MILES. ALUMINUM CLUTCH PISTON REPLACED WITH STEEL ONE AT MY COST OF 1800.00. FORD REPLACED THESE FOR FREE IN CANADA ON A PREVIOUS TRANSMISSION MADE IN THE SAME YEAR WHY NOT MINE? WHY CAN'T I FEEL GOOD ABOUT BUYING AMERICAN MADE CAR...

Mar 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE BRAKED WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE BRAKED WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Unknown Or Other

"CAR IS VERY AUTO EFFICIENT". THE CONSUMERS LICENSE PLATES WERE STOLEN. *JB

Feb 19, 2003 Unknown Or Other

"CAR IS VERY AUTO EFFICIENT". THE CONSUMERS LICENSE PLATES WERE STOLEN. *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD GASKETS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45 MPH THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE ENGINE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM BUT IT EXPIRED ON SEP/2002 AND DEALER WILL NOT HONOR THE R...

Jan 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD GASKETS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45 MPH THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE ENGINE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM BUT IT EXPIRED ON SEP/2002 AND DEALER WILL NOT HONOR THE R...

Jan 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN 04/00 DUE TO BAD HEAD GASKETS WITH 73,200 MILES ON ORIGINAL ENGINE. HEADS FAILED AGAIN 12/02 WITH 43,000 MILES ON NEW MOTOR. CLAIM DENIED BY FORD DUE TO NO AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE AVAILABILITY. TS

Jan 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN 04/00 DUE TO BAD HEAD GASKETS WITH 73,200 MILES ON ORIGINAL ENGINE. HEADS FAILED AGAIN 12/02 WITH 43,000 MILES ON NEW MOTOR. CLAIM DENIED BY FORD DUE TO NO AVAILABLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE AVAILABILITY. TS

Oct 22, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED THE IGNITION MODULE WAS DEFECTED. DEALER STATED THERE IS NO FIX. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 22, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED THE IGNITION MODULE WAS DEFECTED. DEALER STATED THERE IS NO FIX. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Sep 25, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHEILD WHIPER STOPPED WORKING.THEY WILL COME ON AND GO BACK OFF.THIS WILL COINCIDE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS.

Sep 25, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHEILD WHIPER STOPPED WORKING.THEY WILL COME ON AND GO BACK OFF.THIS WILL COINCIDE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS.

Sep 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L V6 ENGINE HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. TEMPERATURE WOULD FLUCTUATE WHILE DRIVING AND THER EWOULD BE A LOSS OF COOLANT. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8L V6 ENGINE HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. TEMPERATURE WOULD FLUCTUATE WHILE DRIVING AND THER EWOULD BE A LOSS OF COOLANT. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT BROKE - MFG. SAYS THAT THIS IS OKAY AFTER 6 YEARS. *AK

Aug 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT BROKE - MFG. SAYS THAT THIS IS OKAY AFTER 6 YEARS. *AK

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES DUE TO AN ENGINEERING FLAW THE HEAD GASKET AND ENGINE FAILED AT 9000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENGINE WITH A LONG BLOCK. HOWEVER ON THE FACTORY REPLACED ENGINE, THE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED AGAIN. DEALERSHIP HAS SUGGESTED THAT AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS THE BEST CHOICE. CONS...

Aug 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES DUE TO AN ENGINEERING FLAW THE HEAD GASKET AND ENGINE FAILED AT 9000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENGINE WITH A LONG BLOCK. HOWEVER ON THE FACTORY REPLACED ENGINE, THE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED AGAIN. DEALERSHIP HAS SUGGESTED THAT AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS THE BEST CHOICE. CONS...

Jul 8, 2002 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, AND CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 8, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A CLUNK NOISE, DEALER STATED SUBFRAME BUSHING SLEEVES WERE CRACKED CAUSING BUSHING TO MOVE AND MAKE THE CLUNK NOISE. *SLC *DT

Jul 8, 2002 Equipment

DEALER FOUND A LEAKING O-RING ON THE COMPRESSOR AT THE DRIER/EVAPORATOR. *SLC

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAD SOME BRAKE WORK. *SLC

Jul 8, 2002 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, AND CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 8, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A CLUNK NOISE, DEALER STATED SUBFRAME BUSHING SLEEVES WERE CRACKED CAUSING BUSHING TO MOVE AND MAKE THE CLUNK NOISE. *SLC *DT

Jul 8, 2002 Equipment

DEALER FOUND A LEAKING O-RING ON THE COMPRESSOR AT THE DRIER/EVAPORATOR. *SLC

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAD SOME BRAKE WORK. *SLC

Jun 29, 2002 Electrical System

MY CAR STALLS AT ANY SPEED IN HOT WEATHER AFTER DRIVING OVER 20-25 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY OR WHEN DRIVING AROUND TOWN DOING ERRANDS INVOLVING SEVERAL STOPS AND STARTS. THE CAR HAS STALLED AT DANGEROUS IMTERSECTIONS REQUIRING THE ASSISTANCE OF GOOD SAMARITANS TO PUSH THE CAR TO A SAFER LOCATION, OUT O...

Jun 29, 2002 Electrical System

MY CAR STALLS AT ANY SPEED IN HOT WEATHER AFTER DRIVING OVER 20-25 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY OR WHEN DRIVING AROUND TOWN DOING ERRANDS INVOLVING SEVERAL STOPS AND STARTS. THE CAR HAS STALLED AT DANGEROUS IMTERSECTIONS REQUIRING THE ASSISTANCE OF GOOD SAMARITANS TO PUSH THE CAR TO A SAFER LOCATION, OUT O...

Jun 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER. PROBLEM CAUSED BY A SHUT TRANSMISSION.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER. PROBLEM CAUSED BY A SHUT TRANSMISSION.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IT WILL OVERHEAT AND THE OIL LIGHT FLASHES, CONSUMER STATES HE JUST RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, AND IS REQUESTING THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM ISSUED HIM A CREDIT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW VEHICLE.*JB

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IT WILL OVERHEAT AND THE OIL LIGHT FLASHES, CONSUMER STATES HE JUST RECENTLY BECAME AWARE OF THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM, AND IS REQUESTING THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM ISSUED HIM A CREDIT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW VEHICLE.*JB

Apr 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DROVE VEHICLE AT 65 MPH FOR ABOUT 70 MILES. AT STOP LIGHT ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND A MODERATE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL WAS COMING FROM THE OIL PAN SEAL. HAD CARD TOWED BACK TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. DEALER CLAIMS TRANSMI...

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train

DROVE VEHICLE AT 65 MPH FOR ABOUT 70 MILES. AT STOP LIGHT ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND A MODERATE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL WAS COMING FROM THE OIL PAN SEAL. HAD CARD TOWED BACK TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. DEALER CLAIMS TRANSMI...

Apr 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DROVE VEHICLE AT 65 MPH FOR ABOUT 70 MILES. AT STOP LIGHT ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND A MODERATE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL WAS COMING FROM THE OIL PAN SEAL. HAD CARD TOWED BACK TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. DEALER CLAIMS TRANSMI...

Apr 11, 2002 Power Train

DROVE VEHICLE AT 65 MPH FOR ABOUT 70 MILES. AT STOP LIGHT ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND A MODERATE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL WAS COMING FROM THE OIL PAN SEAL. HAD CARD TOWED BACK TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. DEALER CLAIMS TRANSMI...

Apr 10, 2002 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING CAR FOR EST. 60 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEED THEN FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 10 MILES AT 30-40 MPH. I CAME TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHERE THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE FOR A MOMENT THEN STOPPED. I DROVE TO THE NEXT STOP SIGN WHERE THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AGAIN. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OUT OF THE INTERSECTION THE...

Apr 10, 2002 Power Train

I WAS DRIVING CAR FOR EST. 60 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEED THEN FOR ABOUT ANOTHER 10 MILES AT 30-40 MPH. I CAME TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHERE THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE FOR A MOMENT THEN STOPPED. I DROVE TO THE NEXT STOP SIGN WHERE THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AGAIN. WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE OUT OF THE INTERSECTION THE...

Apr 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE 2000, THE CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME REASONS. WE HAVE JUST REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND THE RADIATOR AND NOW WE HAVE TO COME UP WITH $800.00 TO GET THE HEAD GASKET FIXED. IF IN ANYWAY PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK AT [email protected] OR CALL 757-854-4027

Apr 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE 2000, THE CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME REASONS. WE HAVE JUST REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND THE RADIATOR AND NOW WE HAVE TO COME UP WITH $800.00 TO GET THE HEAD GASKET FIXED. IF IN ANYWAY PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK AT [email protected] OR CALL 757-854-4027

Apr 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE 2000, THE CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME REASONS. WE HAVE JUST REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND THE RADIATOR AND NOW WE HAVE TO COME UP WITH $800.00 TO GET THE HEAD GASKET FIXED. IF IN ANYWAY PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK AT [email protected] OR CALL 757-854-4027

Apr 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE 2000, THE CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME REASONS. WE HAVE JUST REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND THE RADIATOR AND NOW WE HAVE TO COME UP WITH $800.00 TO GET THE HEAD GASKET FIXED. IF IN ANYWAY PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK AT [email protected] OR CALL 757-854-4027

Apr 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE 2000, THE CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME REASONS. WE HAVE JUST REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND THE RADIATOR AND NOW WE HAVE TO COME UP WITH $800.00 TO GET THE HEAD GASKET FIXED. IF IN ANYWAY PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK AT [email protected] OR CALL 757-854-4027

Apr 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE 2000, THE CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE SAME REASONS. WE HAVE JUST REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND THE RADIATOR AND NOW WE HAVE TO COME UP WITH $800.00 TO GET THE HEAD GASKET FIXED. IF IN ANYWAY PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK AT [email protected] OR CALL 757-854-4027

Apr 1, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS BEEN COMPLAINING OF THE VEHICLE STALLING AND THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FIX FOR IT YET. THERE IS A REPORT THAT SUGGESTS THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY TO BE WITH THE IGNITION DEVICE, THE TFI(THICK FILM IGNITION) MODULE MOUNTED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ...

Apr 1, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS BEEN COMPLAINING OF THE VEHICLE STALLING AND THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FIX FOR IT YET. THERE IS A REPORT THAT SUGGESTS THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY TO BE WITH THE IGNITION DEVICE, THE TFI(THICK FILM IGNITION) MODULE MOUNTED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ...

Mar 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF A PREVIOUS RECALL REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL ENGINE WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER FEELS THE RECALL INFORMATION SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN PRIOR TO PURCHASE OF...

Mar 29, 2002 Visibility

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF A PREVIOUS RECALL REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL ENGINE WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER FEELS THE RECALL INFORMATION SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN PRIOR TO PURCHASE OF...

Mar 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF A PREVIOUS RECALL REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL ENGINE WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER FEELS THE RECALL INFORMATION SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN PRIOR TO PURCHASE OF...

Mar 29, 2002 Visibility

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF A PREVIOUS RECALL REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL ENGINE WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER FEELS THE RECALL INFORMATION SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN PRIOR TO PURCHASE OF...

Mar 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE. SOON AFTERWARDS VEHICLE DECELERATED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ROUGH IDLING YESTERDAY, HEAD GASKET BLEW TODAY. PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE AND USUAL ERUCTION OF ANTIFREEZE. AVOIDED ACCIDENT THOUGH I DID SWERVE INTO NEXT LANE BETWEEN 2 CARS.. *AK

Mar 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROUGH IDLING YESTERDAY, HEAD GASKET BLEW TODAY. PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE AND USUAL ERUCTION OF ANTIFREEZE. AVOIDED ACCIDENT THOUGH I DID SWERVE INTO NEXT LANE BETWEEN 2 CARS.. *AK

Mar 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE. SOON AFTERWARDS VEHICLE DECELERATED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ROUGH IDLING YESTERDAY, HEAD GASKET BLEW TODAY. PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE AND USUAL ERUCTION OF ANTIFREEZE. AVOIDED ACCIDENT THOUGH I DID SWERVE INTO NEXT LANE BETWEEN 2 CARS.. *AK

Mar 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROUGH IDLING YESTERDAY, HEAD GASKET BLEW TODAY. PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE AND USUAL ERUCTION OF ANTIFREEZE. AVOIDED ACCIDENT THOUGH I DID SWERVE INTO NEXT LANE BETWEEN 2 CARS.. *AK

Mar 24, 2002 Power Train

FRONT PISTON IN TRANSMISSION CRACKED. THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO LOSE PRESSURE AT SLOW SPEEDS AS IF IT WENT INTO NUETRAL. THIS WAS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS WHEN STOPPED TO TURN LEFT. WHILE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO PASS THE TRANS WOULD LOSE PRESSURE RESULTING IN THE NUETRAL CONDITION. W...

Mar 24, 2002 Power Train

FRONT PISTON IN TRANSMISSION CRACKED. THIS CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO LOSE PRESSURE AT SLOW SPEEDS AS IF IT WENT INTO NUETRAL. THIS WAS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS WHEN STOPPED TO TURN LEFT. WHILE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO PASS THE TRANS WOULD LOSE PRESSURE RESULTING IN THE NUETRAL CONDITION. W...

Mar 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 V6 ENGINE WAS LOSING COOLANT AND OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

3.8 V6 ENGINE WAS LOSING COOLANT AND OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Parking Brake

WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED IT WILL DISENGAGES BY ITSELF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Parking Brake

WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED IT WILL DISENGAGES BY ITSELF. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DISENGAGES BY ITSELF WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO POSSIBLY ROLL BACK ON AN INCLINE. PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE DISENGAGES BY ITSELF WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO POSSIBLY ROLL BACK ON AN INCLINE. PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS BECAUSE OF NORMAL WEAR. . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS BECAUSE OF NORMAL WEAR. . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT INSIDE OF VEHICLE COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LIGHT INSIDE OF VEHICLE COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE ONTO ENGINE COMPARTMEN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE ONTO ENGINE COMPARTMEN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 7, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT STOP; LUNGES INTO GEAR AT 1/3 THROTTLE, LIKE POPPING A CLUTCH. *AK

Jan 7, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT STOP; LUNGES INTO GEAR AT 1/3 THROTTLE, LIKE POPPING A CLUTCH. *AK

Jan 7, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT STOP; LUNGES INTO GEAR AT 1/3 THROTTLE, LIKE POPPING A CLUTCH. *AK

Jan 7, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT STOP; LUNGES INTO GEAR AT 1/3 THROTTLE, LIKE POPPING A CLUTCH. *AK

Jan 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILED AT 56000 MILES. DEALER REBUILT ENGINE, HEADGASKET FAILED AGAIN AT 33000 MILES. *AK

Jan 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET FAILED AT 56000 MILES. DEALER REBUILT ENGINE, HEADGASKET FAILED AGAIN AT 33000 MILES. *AK

Jan 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

IT PUTTERS CANNOT RUN AIR CONDITIONER CAR STALLS OFTEN AND TAKES A WHILE TO START AGAIN. *AK

Jan 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

IT PUTTERS CANNOT RUN AIR CONDITIONER CAR STALLS OFTEN AND TAKES A WHILE TO START AGAIN. *AK

Dec 26, 2001 Power Train

WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN ORDER TO DRIVE FORWARD CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFT TO REVERSE AND DRIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT SHE NEEDESD A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT.*AK

Dec 26, 2001 Power Train

WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN ORDER TO DRIVE FORWARD CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFT TO REVERSE AND DRIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT SHE NEEDESD A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT.*AK

Dec 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THE A SWITCH FOR TAIL LIGHTS NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THE A SWITCH FOR TAIL LIGHTS NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE PURCHASED VEHICLE IN OCT. OF 2000. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES. WHEN WE HAD HEAD GASKET FAILURE, WE CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY DENIED COVERAGE. SAID THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT THEY PROVIDED HAD EXPIRED. WERE UNWILLING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE PURCHASED VEHICLE IN OCT. OF 2000. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES. WHEN WE HAD HEAD GASKET FAILURE, WE CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY DENIED COVERAGE. SAID THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT THEY PROVIDED HAD EXPIRED. WERE UNWILLING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS ON MY CAR WHICH IS A 94 MERCURY SABLE W/ A 3.8 LITER V6 ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED ON MY CAR AND I WAS NOT INFORMED OF A EXTENDED WARRANTY NOT EVEN WHEN I CALLED MY DEALER AND ASKED FOR A QUOTE ON THE 94 SABLE WHICH I WAS QUOTED1350.00 , IF THE ENGINE IS GONE TO THEN 3000.00...

Nov 8, 2001 Power Train

THE HEAD GASKETS ON MY CAR WHICH IS A 94 MERCURY SABLE W/ A 3.8 LITER V6 ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED ON MY CAR AND I WAS NOT INFORMED OF A EXTENDED WARRANTY NOT EVEN WHEN I CALLED MY DEALER AND ASKED FOR A QUOTE ON THE 94 SABLE WHICH I WAS QUOTED1350.00 , IF THE ENGINE IS GONE TO THEN 3000.00...

Nov 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKETS ON MY CAR WHICH IS A 94 MERCURY SABLE W/ A 3.8 LITER V6 ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED ON MY CAR AND I WAS NOT INFORMED OF A EXTENDED WARRANTY NOT EVEN WHEN I CALLED MY DEALER AND ASKED FOR A QUOTE ON THE 94 SABLE WHICH I WAS QUOTED1350.00 , IF THE ENGINE IS GONE TO THEN 3000.00...

Nov 8, 2001 Power Train

THE HEAD GASKETS ON MY CAR WHICH IS A 94 MERCURY SABLE W/ A 3.8 LITER V6 ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED ON MY CAR AND I WAS NOT INFORMED OF A EXTENDED WARRANTY NOT EVEN WHEN I CALLED MY DEALER AND ASKED FOR A QUOTE ON THE 94 SABLE WHICH I WAS QUOTED1350.00 , IF THE ENGINE IS GONE TO THEN 3000.00...

Nov 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE EXPERINCED OVERHEATING W/ MY CAR FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED AND SHOWED IT WAS FINE NOW I HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 90,000 MILES AFTER PAMPERING THE CAR FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR STALLED , I RESTARTED AND A...

Nov 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE EXPERINCED OVERHEATING W/ MY CAR FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED AND SHOWED IT WAS FINE NOW I HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 90,000 MILES AFTER PAMPERING THE CAR FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR STALLED , I RESTARTED AND A...

Nov 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE EXPERINCED OVERHEATING W/ MY CAR FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED AND SHOWED IT WAS FINE NOW I HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 90,000 MILES AFTER PAMPERING THE CAR FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR STALLED , I RESTARTED AND A...

Nov 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE EXPERINCED OVERHEATING W/ MY CAR FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED AND SHOWED IT WAS FINE NOW I HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 90,000 MILES AFTER PAMPERING THE CAR FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR STALLED , I RESTARTED AND A...

Nov 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PUTTING ON BRAKES THEY SQUEAK VERY LOUDLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PUTTING ON BRAKES THEY SQUEAK VERY LOUDLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 25, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 25, 2001 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 21, 2001 Electrical System

I FIRST REPORTED THIS TO FORD AND TO THE NHTSA AFTER A TRIP IN AUGUST 1999 WHEN MY CAR STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING A MOTOR TRIP IN IN VERY HOT WHETHER. IT WAS A MIRACLE THAT WE ESCAPED INJURY. LAST WEEK I TOWED MY SMALL BOAT WITH THE CAR IN MILD WEATHER AND AFTER ABOUT 75 MILES THE CAR STALLED A...

Oct 21, 2001 Electrical System

I FIRST REPORTED THIS TO FORD AND TO THE NHTSA AFTER A TRIP IN AUGUST 1999 WHEN MY CAR STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING A MOTOR TRIP IN IN VERY HOT WHETHER. IT WAS A MIRACLE THAT WE ESCAPED INJURY. LAST WEEK I TOWED MY SMALL BOAT WITH THE CAR IN MILD WEATHER AND AFTER ABOUT 75 MILES THE CAR STALLED A...

Oct 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER REPLACING FIRST ENGINE AT 56,000 MILES UNDER FORD CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, SECOND ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED AFTER 33,000 MILES OF WEAR. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY ON SECOND ENGINE WAS GOOD FOR 2 YEARS OR 22,000 MILES. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA ON THIS MATTER. *AK *J...

Oct 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER REPLACING FIRST ENGINE AT 56,000 MILES UNDER FORD CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, SECOND ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED AFTER 33,000 MILES OF WEAR. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY ON SECOND ENGINE WAS GOOD FOR 2 YEARS OR 22,000 MILES. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA ON THIS MATTER. *AK *J...

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND A NOTICE WAS SENT OUT, THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND A NOTICE WAS SENT OUT, THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND A NOTICE WAS SENT OUT, THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED AND A NOTICE WAS SENT OUT, THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL. NLM

Sep 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SUPPORT TO HOLD ENGINE, BOLTS PREMATURELY BREAK WHICH CAUSES ENGINE TO DROP, ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *AKCONSUMER STATED SHE SOLD THE VEHICLE IN OCT, 2001 BECAUSE OF REOCURRING ENGINE MOUNT PROBLEMS.*SLC

Sep 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SUPPORT TO HOLD ENGINE, BOLTS PREMATURELY BREAK WHICH CAUSES ENGINE TO DROP, ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *AKCONSUMER STATED SHE SOLD THE VEHICLE IN OCT, 2001 BECAUSE OF REOCURRING ENGINE MOUNT PROBLEMS.*SLC

Sep 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. IT IS AN INTERMITTEN PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. IT IS AN INTERMITTEN PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Wheels

THERE IS CONSTANT CAR SHUTING OFF WHEN FIRST START. THE BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. THE WINDOWS DO NOT LET DOWN. THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR, EVEN ON COOL DAY. THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE AT TIMES, HAVE TO MESS WITH SCREWS. THE VENTS COVERS FALL OFF. BACK, LEFT WINDOW WILL NOT LET DOWN AT TIMES. LIGHTS G...

Aug 23, 2001 Electrical System

THERE IS CONSTANT CAR SHUTING OFF WHEN FIRST START. THE BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. THE WINDOWS DO NOT LET DOWN. THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR, EVEN ON COOL DAY. THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE AT TIMES, HAVE TO MESS WITH SCREWS. THE VENTS COVERS FALL OFF. BACK, LEFT WINDOW WILL NOT LET DOWN AT TIMES. LIGHTS G...

Aug 23, 2001 Wheels

THERE IS CONSTANT CAR SHUTING OFF WHEN FIRST START. THE BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. THE WINDOWS DO NOT LET DOWN. THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR, EVEN ON COOL DAY. THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE AT TIMES, HAVE TO MESS WITH SCREWS. THE VENTS COVERS FALL OFF. BACK, LEFT WINDOW WILL NOT LET DOWN AT TIMES. LIGHTS G...

Aug 23, 2001 Electrical System

THERE IS CONSTANT CAR SHUTING OFF WHEN FIRST START. THE BATTERY LIGHT STAYS ON. THE WINDOWS DO NOT LET DOWN. THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR, EVEN ON COOL DAY. THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE AT TIMES, HAVE TO MESS WITH SCREWS. THE VENTS COVERS FALL OFF. BACK, LEFT WINDOW WILL NOT LET DOWN AT TIMES. LIGHTS G...

Aug 1, 2001 Seat Belts

I HAVE THREE CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST ONE IS OUTGROWING HIS TODDLER CAR SEAT. ALL CAR SEATS FOR OLDER CHILDREN REQUIRE A LAP AND SHOULDER BELT TO WORK, BUT THIS CAR HAS ONLY A CENTER REAR LAP BELT. I TRIED TO INSTALL A HARNESS IN THE CENTER, BUT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTA...

Aug 1, 2001 Seat Belts

I HAVE THREE CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST ONE IS OUTGROWING HIS TODDLER CAR SEAT. ALL CAR SEATS FOR OLDER CHILDREN REQUIRE A LAP AND SHOULDER BELT TO WORK, BUT THIS CAR HAS ONLY A CENTER REAR LAP BELT. I TRIED TO INSTALL A HARNESS IN THE CENTER, BUT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTA...

Jul 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED ANTIFREEZE LEAKED THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING IT TO CRACK ENGINE TOOK 3 WEEKS TO GET CAR BACK REPLACEMENT ENGINE OVERHEATED CAUSIG ANTIFREEZE TO BOIL OUT HEAD GASKETS LEAKAGE CAR HAD TO BE TOWEDX2 DEALER HAS CAR WILL REPLACE ENGINE AGAIN SAME PEOPLE AS BEFORE SAID AT LEA...

Jul 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKETS FAILED ANTIFREEZE LEAKED THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING IT TO CRACK ENGINE TOOK 3 WEEKS TO GET CAR BACK REPLACEMENT ENGINE OVERHEATED CAUSIG ANTIFREEZE TO BOIL OUT HEAD GASKETS LEAKAGE CAR HAD TO BE TOWEDX2 DEALER HAS CAR WILL REPLACE ENGINE AGAIN SAME PEOPLE AS BEFORE SAID AT LEA...

Jul 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK RECALL 98S01 DEALS WITH THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND A SWITCH PLUG LEAD KIT WAS INSTALLED, THE OLD SWITCH HAD MELTED. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK RECALL 98S01 DEALS WITH THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND A SWITCH PLUG LEAD KIT WAS INSTALLED, THE OLD SWITCH HAD MELTED. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK RECALL 98S01 DEALS WITH THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND A SWITCH PLUG LEAD KIT WAS INSTALLED, THE OLD SWITCH HAD MELTED. *SLC

Jul 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK RECALL 98S01 DEALS WITH THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND A SWITCH PLUG LEAD KIT WAS INSTALLED, THE OLD SWITCH HAD MELTED. *SLC

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE TO CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS. *AK

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE TO CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Suspension

FRONT END SPRINGS BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. ALSO SPRING HAS BROKEN ON OPPOSITE SIDE, WHICH SMASHED STRUT INSIDE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FALL ON THE WHEEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CAR COULD NOT BE MOVED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Suspension

FRONT END SPRINGS BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. ALSO SPRING HAS BROKEN ON OPPOSITE SIDE, WHICH SMASHED STRUT INSIDE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FALL ON THE WHEEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CAR COULD NOT BE MOVED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY OUT.ALSO, CONSUMER CAN SMELL SOMETHING ELECTRICAL. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY OUT.ALSO, CONSUMER CAN SMELL SOMETHING ELECTRICAL. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY OUT.ALSO, CONSUMER CAN SMELL SOMETHING ELECTRICAL. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY OUT.ALSO, CONSUMER CAN SMELL SOMETHING ELECTRICAL. *AK

May 22, 2001 Seat Belts

THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS A LAP BELT FOR THE CENTER REAR SEAT. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND THE YOUNGEST IS TURNING FOUR AND OUTGROWING HIS TODDLER SEAT. HIS TWO OLDER SIBLINGS SIT ON THE SIDES IN THE REAR, USING THE ONLY LAP-AND-SHOULDER BELTS IN THE REAR. I CANNOT FIND A BOOSTER SEAT THAT IS DESIGNED ...

May 22, 2001 Seat Belts

THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS A LAP BELT FOR THE CENTER REAR SEAT. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND THE YOUNGEST IS TURNING FOUR AND OUTGROWING HIS TODDLER SEAT. HIS TWO OLDER SIBLINGS SIT ON THE SIDES IN THE REAR, USING THE ONLY LAP-AND-SHOULDER BELTS IN THE REAR. I CANNOT FIND A BOOSTER SEAT THAT IS DESIGNED ...

May 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE ON ABOUT 5/1/01, IT CHUGGED AND HAD A HARD TIME STARTING. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF. THEN, SUDDENLY WHITE SMOKE EMINATED FROM THE EXHAUST AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR ON 5/8/01. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND THIS WAS LATER VERBALLY CON...

May 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE ON ABOUT 5/1/01, IT CHUGGED AND HAD A HARD TIME STARTING. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND A HALF. THEN, SUDDENLY WHITE SMOKE EMINATED FROM THE EXHAUST AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR ON 5/8/01. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND THIS WAS LATER VERBALLY CON...

May 14, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 14, 2001 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTIFICATION IN WHICH CONSUMER STATES HE NEVER RECEIVED, HE STATES AS HE WAS DRIVING, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE SOUNDS AND THEN THE TEMPERATURE WARNING GAUGE AND AUDIBLE ALARM SIGNALED A PROBLEM, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT THERE...

May 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTIFICATION IN WHICH CONSUMER STATES HE NEVER RECEIVED, HE STATES AS HE WAS DRIVING, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE SOUNDS AND THEN THE TEMPERATURE WARNING GAUGE AND AUDIBLE ALARM SIGNALED A PROBLEM, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT THERE...

Apr 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THE HEAD GASKETS FIXED IN MARCH 2000, AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT MALFUNCTION ON THIS VEHICLE, I SPOKE WITH FORD MOTOR CO. AND TOLD THEM THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE WARNED ME OF POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING FROM THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AND FORD MOTOR SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR THE ENGINE FAILURE ...

Apr 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD THE HEAD GASKETS FIXED IN MARCH 2000, AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT MALFUNCTION ON THIS VEHICLE, I SPOKE WITH FORD MOTOR CO. AND TOLD THEM THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE WARNED ME OF POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING FROM THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AND FORD MOTOR SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR THE ENGINE FAILURE ...

Apr 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING UP A GRADE, CAR OVERHEATED. BELIEVE THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AND ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED.*AK

Apr 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING UP A GRADE, CAR OVERHEATED. BELIEVE THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AND ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR,/OWN SHIFT AT HIGH SPEEDS WHEN DRIVING AT OR ABOVE 65 MPH. DEALERSHIP REPLACED VSS SENSOR WHEN THIS HAPPENED FIRST TIME. WHEN CONSUMER STARTS OUT, VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY DOWN SHIFT INTO NEXT LOWEST GEAR, REGARDLESS OF SPEED. DEALERSHIP INFORME...

Apr 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE,THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK, CAUSING ENGINE TO BLOW UP.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR,/OWN SHIFT AT HIGH SPEEDS WHEN DRIVING AT OR ABOVE 65 MPH. DEALERSHIP REPLACED VSS SENSOR WHEN THIS HAPPENED FIRST TIME. WHEN CONSUMER STARTS OUT, VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY DOWN SHIFT INTO NEXT LOWEST GEAR, REGARDLESS OF SPEED. DEALERSHIP INFORME...

Apr 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE,THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK, CAUSING ENGINE TO BLOW UP.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PRIOR TO PURCHASE THE DEALER NEVER DISCLOSED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE INSTALLED IN IT, WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED ABOUT TOW QUARTS OF OIL EVERY SEVERAL DAYS AND THE OIL LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATI...

Apr 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Structure

THE LEFT FRONT DOOR ARM COVERING CAME OFF CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CUT HER ARM ON THE METAL. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE SLIDING UNIT UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT CAME LOOSE AND ULTIMATELY CAME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVERS TO TRIP ON IT WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Visibility

THE SUN/MOON ROOF CAME OPEN DURING A RAINSTORM AND THE SWITCH TO CLOSE IT WAS INOPERABLE, THE COVERING ASSEBLY CAME OFF THE SWITCH TO THE SUN/MOON ROOF. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PRIOR TO PURCHASE THE DEALER NEVER DISCLOSED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE INSTALLED IN IT, WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED ABOUT TOW QUARTS OF OIL EVERY SEVERAL DAYS AND THE OIL LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATI...

Apr 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Structure

THE LEFT FRONT DOOR ARM COVERING CAME OFF CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CUT HER ARM ON THE METAL. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE SLIDING UNIT UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT CAME LOOSE AND ULTIMATELY CAME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVERS TO TRIP ON IT WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. NLM

Apr 10, 2001 Visibility

THE SUN/MOON ROOF CAME OPEN DURING A RAINSTORM AND THE SWITCH TO CLOSE IT WAS INOPERABLE, THE COVERING ASSEBLY CAME OFF THE SWITCH TO THE SUN/MOON ROOF. NLM

Apr 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IT CAUSED SMOKE TO LEAK AT TAIL LIGHT, AND ANTI-FREEZE TO SPILL IN MUFFLER. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IT CAUSED SMOKE TO LEAK AT TAIL LIGHT, AND ANTI-FREEZE TO SPILL IN MUFFLER. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS MOSTLY AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND ENGINE IS KNOCKING. ALSO, OIL LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS MOSTLY AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND ENGINE IS KNOCKING. ALSO, OIL LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS MOSTLY AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND ENGINE IS KNOCKING. ALSO, OIL LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS MOSTLY AT SLOW SPEEDS, AND ENGINE IS KNOCKING. ALSO, OIL LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Mar 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,500 mi

ENGINE FAILED AT NIGHT, SO I WAS NOT ABLE TO THAT THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE TRAILING AFTER THE CAR UNTIL I PULLED INTO THE GARAGE. MECHANIC REPORTED THAT IT WAS A RUPTURED MOTOR GASKET WITH ANTIFREEZE SEEPING INTO THE MOTOR. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****742671

Mar 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,500 mi

ENGINE FAILED AT NIGHT, SO I WAS NOT ABLE TO THAT THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE TRAILING AFTER THE CAR UNTIL I PULLED INTO THE GARAGE. MECHANIC REPORTED THAT IT WAS A RUPTURED MOTOR GASKET WITH ANTIFREEZE SEEPING INTO THE MOTOR. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****742671

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HAS TO BE TURNED OFF BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL AND HAS TO BE TURNED OFF BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. FORD PART NUMBER F1DZ*5461202*AA. BUCKLE QUIT FUNCTIONING. ORIGINAL PART WAS REPLACED 09 APRIL 1998 ($16.93). THIS PART FAILED. IT WAS REPLACED 23 FEBRUARY 2001 ($35.33). INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL, THIS WILL BE THE THIRD BUCKLE AND CABLE THAT IS INSTALLED ON THIS ...

Mar 1, 2001 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. FORD PART NUMBER F1DZ*5461202*AA. BUCKLE QUIT FUNCTIONING. ORIGINAL PART WAS REPLACED 09 APRIL 1998 ($16.93). THIS PART FAILED. IT WAS REPLACED 23 FEBRUARY 2001 ($35.33). INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL, THIS WILL BE THE THIRD BUCKLE AND CABLE THAT IS INSTALLED ON THIS ...

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 45-55MPH ENGINE STARTED SMOKING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, ANTIFREEZE WAS LOW, AND HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 45-55MPH ENGINE STARTED SMOKING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, ANTIFREEZE WAS LOW, AND HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL. *AK

Feb 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO MAKING NOISE. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ALTERNATOR WIRE PROBLEMS AND CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Structure

SUB FRAME MOUNT REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEMS, HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, RADIATOR WAS REPLACED, AND ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO MAKING NOISE. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ALTERNATOR WIRE PROBLEMS AND CHARGING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Structure

SUB FRAME MOUNT REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEMS, HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, RADIATOR WAS REPLACED, AND ENGINE MOUNT WAS REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 24, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 23, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED TEMPORARILY WHILE DRIVING. *YH

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN THE TRAFFIC ENGINE WILL START LOSING POWER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THEN ENGINE WILL STALL. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED TEMPORARILY WHILE DRIVING. *YH

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN THE TRAFFIC ENGINE WILL START LOSING POWER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THEN ENGINE WILL STALL. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHY AUTO STOPS WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.*AK

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONSTANTLY OVERHEATED. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHY ENGINE JUST DIES.*AK AFTER THE VEHICLE STALL, THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE, BUT THE VEHICLE STALL AGAIN AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WAS DOING NOTHING TO SOLVE IT. *YH

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHY AUTO STOPS WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.*AK

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONSTANTLY OVERHEATED. *AK

Feb 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHY ENGINE JUST DIES.*AK AFTER THE VEHICLE STALL, THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE, BUT THE VEHICLE STALL AGAIN AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WAS DOING NOTHING TO SOLVE IT. *YH

Feb 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Structure

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Seats

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Visibility

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Structure

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Unknown Or Other

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Structure

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Seats

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Visibility

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Structure

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Feb 4, 2001 Unknown Or Other

BOUGHT CAR USED, AS IS. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALLS, ETC. TOLD THERE WERE NONE. SALESMAN SAID HE RAN CARFAX & NOTHING SHOWED UP. ASKED IF ENGINE WAS ORIGINAL ENGINE, ANY MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, ETC. WAS TOLD "NO". PURCHASED CAR @ BILL PENNEY TOYOTA. FIRST DAY DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF, UNDERSIDE D...

Jan 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A RECALL ON HEAD GASKET. AFTER VEHICLE WAS FIXED CONSUMER WAS SENT A LETTER STATING THAT THERE WOULD BE AN EXTENED WARRANTY ON HEAD GASKET.*AK

Jan 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A RECALL ON HEAD GASKET. AFTER VEHICLE WAS FIXED CONSUMER WAS SENT A LETTER STATING THAT THERE WOULD BE AN EXTENED WARRANTY ON HEAD GASKET.*AK

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

TORSION BAR LINKS, IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FAILED, CAUSING LOUD NOISES AND POOR CONTROL.*AK

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

TORSION BAR LINKS, IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FAILED, CAUSING LOUD NOISES AND POOR CONTROL.*AK

Jan 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STALLING, DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Jan 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STALLING, DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT ONLY 28500 MILES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND. *SLC

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT ONLY 28500 MILES, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND. *SLC

Dec 20, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON A LOT. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON A LOT. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Visibility

KNOCK WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER COASTING. AUTO IS 100% DEALER SERVICED. ENTIRE VEHICLE CHECKED FOR 4 DAYS AND CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. I WAS ADVISED THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE WOULD NOT RESPOND AS AUTO PAST WARRANTY PERIOD. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON A LOT. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON A LOT. *AK

Dec 20, 2000 Visibility

KNOCK WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER COASTING. AUTO IS 100% DEALER SERVICED. ENTIRE VEHICLE CHECKED FOR 4 DAYS AND CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. I WAS ADVISED THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE WOULD NOT RESPOND AS AUTO PAST WARRANTY PERIOD. *AK

Dec 12, 2000 Structure

MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 98V-323, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Dec 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Dec 12, 2000 Structure

MOUNTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 98V-323, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Dec 12, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. NLM

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ACCORDING TO RECALL 00M09 AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, THE CONSUMER QUALIFIED FOR $4000 CUSTOMER FOCUS CERTIFICATE TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW OR LEASED LINCOLN/MERCURY, THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO STATED THAT HE DID NOT QUALIFY. *SLC

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ACCORDING TO RECALL 00M09 AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, THE CONSUMER QUALIFIED FOR $4000 CUSTOMER FOCUS CERTIFICATE TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW OR LEASED LINCOLN/MERCURY, THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO STATED THAT HE DID NOT QUALIFY. *SLC

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ACCORDING TO RECALL 00M09 AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, THE CONSUMER QUALIFIED FOR $4000 CUSTOMER FOCUS CERTIFICATE TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW OR LEASED LINCOLN/MERCURY, THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO STATED THAT HE DID NOT QUALIFY. *SLC

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ACCORDING TO RECALL 00M09 AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, THE CONSUMER QUALIFIED FOR $4000 CUSTOMER FOCUS CERTIFICATE TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW OR LEASED LINCOLN/MERCURY, THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO STATED THAT HE DID NOT QUALIFY. *SLC

Nov 28, 2000 Steering

I HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMPS AND HOSES REPLACED TWO TIMES, THIS HAS COSTED ME OVER 600.00 DOLLARS AND IT IS STILL LEAKING FLUID ON MY EXHAUST CAUSING MY CAR TO SMOKE. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Steering

I HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMPS AND HOSES REPLACED TWO TIMES, THIS HAS COSTED ME OVER 600.00 DOLLARS AND IT IS STILL LEAKING FLUID ON MY EXHAUST CAUSING MY CAR TO SMOKE. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Steering

I HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMPS AND HOSES REPLACED TWO TIMES, THIS HAS COSTED ME OVER 600.00 DOLLARS AND IT IS STILL LEAKING FLUID ON MY EXHAUST CAUSING MY CAR TO SMOKE. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Steering

I HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMPS AND HOSES REPLACED TWO TIMES, THIS HAS COSTED ME OVER 600.00 DOLLARS AND IT IS STILL LEAKING FLUID ON MY EXHAUST CAUSING MY CAR TO SMOKE. *AK

Nov 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING FROM SOME TIME DURING HOT WEATHER, AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH SLOW SPEEDS, THE ENGINE LOSES POWER FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL 1/2 TO 1 HOURS COOLDOWN TIME HAD PASSED. I BELEIVE THIS IS RELATED TO THE IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE TFI MODULE. MY FAMILY, INCLUDIN...

Nov 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING FROM SOME TIME DURING HOT WEATHER, AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH SLOW SPEEDS, THE ENGINE LOSES POWER FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL 1/2 TO 1 HOURS COOLDOWN TIME HAD PASSED. I BELEIVE THIS IS RELATED TO THE IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE TFI MODULE. MY FAMILY, INCLUDIN...

Oct 23, 2000 Tires

GENERAL TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGED TO AUTOMOBILE. *AK

Oct 23, 2000 Tires

GENERAL TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGED TO AUTOMOBILE. *AK

Oct 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM A MERCURY SABLE 1994 OWNER. AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK TODAY, I BEGAN TO HAVE ENGINE TROUBLE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A NEARBY GARAGE. I WAS INFORMED LATER THIS MORNING THAT I HAD BLOWN A HEAD GASKET. THE GARAGE SUGGESTED THAT I TOW THE CAR TO A NEARBY FORD DEALER, NOVATO FORD. REMEMBERING TH...

Oct 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE ON A TRIP ACROSS COUNTRY DURING THE SUMMER THE VEHICLE SATLLED OUT OVER A DOZEN TIMES ON BUSY INTERSTATES OR WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN HILL. NLM

Oct 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE ON A TRIP ACROSS COUNTRY DURING THE SUMMER THE VEHICLE SATLLED OUT OVER A DOZEN TIMES ON BUSY INTERSTATES OR WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN HILL. NLM

Oct 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM A MERCURY SABLE 1994 OWNER. AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK TODAY, I BEGAN TO HAVE ENGINE TROUBLE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A NEARBY GARAGE. I WAS INFORMED LATER THIS MORNING THAT I HAD BLOWN A HEAD GASKET. THE GARAGE SUGGESTED THAT I TOW THE CAR TO A NEARBY FORD DEALER, NOVATO FORD. REMEMBERING TH...

Oct 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE ON A TRIP ACROSS COUNTRY DURING THE SUMMER THE VEHICLE SATLLED OUT OVER A DOZEN TIMES ON BUSY INTERSTATES OR WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN HILL. NLM

Oct 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE ON A TRIP ACROSS COUNTRY DURING THE SUMMER THE VEHICLE SATLLED OUT OVER A DOZEN TIMES ON BUSY INTERSTATES OR WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN HILL. NLM

Oct 19, 2000 Visibility

COMPRESSOR LOCK UP,BROKE SURPENTINE BELT,WRAP AROUND DAMPER DAMAGED OIL SEAL &DAMPER BROKE OR CRACK A/C LINES. REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR A/C MUFFLER ASSY & O RINGS & EVAC & RECHARGE SYSTEM....REAR PASSENGER DOOR, REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR , PASSENGER DOOR , REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR & SWITCH. STEERING HANGS ...

Oct 19, 2000 Equipment

COMPRESSOR LOCK UP,BROKE SURPENTINE BELT,WRAP AROUND DAMPER DAMAGED OIL SEAL &DAMPER BROKE OR CRACK A/C LINES. REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR A/C MUFFLER ASSY & O RINGS & EVAC & RECHARGE SYSTEM....REAR PASSENGER DOOR, REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR , PASSENGER DOOR , REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR & SWITCH. STEERING HANGS ...

Oct 19, 2000 Steering

COMPRESSOR LOCK UP,BROKE SURPENTINE BELT,WRAP AROUND DAMPER DAMAGED OIL SEAL &DAMPER BROKE OR CRACK A/C LINES. REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR A/C MUFFLER ASSY & O RINGS & EVAC & RECHARGE SYSTEM....REAR PASSENGER DOOR, REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR , PASSENGER DOOR , REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR & SWITCH. STEERING HANGS ...

Oct 19, 2000 Visibility

COMPRESSOR LOCK UP,BROKE SURPENTINE BELT,WRAP AROUND DAMPER DAMAGED OIL SEAL &DAMPER BROKE OR CRACK A/C LINES. REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR A/C MUFFLER ASSY & O RINGS & EVAC & RECHARGE SYSTEM....REAR PASSENGER DOOR, REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR , PASSENGER DOOR , REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR & SWITCH. STEERING HANGS ...

Oct 19, 2000 Equipment

COMPRESSOR LOCK UP,BROKE SURPENTINE BELT,WRAP AROUND DAMPER DAMAGED OIL SEAL &DAMPER BROKE OR CRACK A/C LINES. REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR A/C MUFFLER ASSY & O RINGS & EVAC & RECHARGE SYSTEM....REAR PASSENGER DOOR, REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR , PASSENGER DOOR , REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR & SWITCH. STEERING HANGS ...

Oct 19, 2000 Steering

COMPRESSOR LOCK UP,BROKE SURPENTINE BELT,WRAP AROUND DAMPER DAMAGED OIL SEAL &DAMPER BROKE OR CRACK A/C LINES. REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR A/C MUFFLER ASSY & O RINGS & EVAC & RECHARGE SYSTEM....REAR PASSENGER DOOR, REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR , PASSENGER DOOR , REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR & SWITCH. STEERING HANGS ...

Oct 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT SLOW SPEEDS VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN. ALSO, IF THE WEATHER IS VERY HOT AND THE A/C IS RUNNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. VEHICLE STARTS UP AGAIN ONCE IT COOLS OFF. TIME VARIES DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR TWO YEARS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TH...

Oct 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT SLOW SPEEDS VEHICLE JUST SHUTS DOWN. ALSO, IF THE WEATHER IS VERY HOT AND THE A/C IS RUNNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. VEHICLE STARTS UP AGAIN ONCE IT COOLS OFF. TIME VARIES DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR TWO YEARS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TH...

Oct 12, 2000 Steering

WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BADLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. MECHANICSAID THAT 2 INNER TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THAT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE SHAKING.*AK

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MERCURY SABLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. IN EACH SITUATION, THE WEATHER WAS VERY WARM AND THE ENGINE HOT. IN ONE CASE, I WAS TRAVELLING AT 60 MPH IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND HAD TO QUICKLY GET TO THE BERM OF THE ROAD NARROWLY ESCAPING ...

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR HAS STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT OTHER TIMES STOPPED AND AT OTHER TIMES AFTER STARTING THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK AT THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND I AM STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 12, 2000 Steering

WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BADLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. MECHANICSAID THAT 2 INNER TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THAT WHAT WAS CAUSING THE SHAKING.*AK

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MERCURY SABLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. IN EACH SITUATION, THE WEATHER WAS VERY WARM AND THE ENGINE HOT. IN ONE CASE, I WAS TRAVELLING AT 60 MPH IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND HAD TO QUICKLY GET TO THE BERM OF THE ROAD NARROWLY ESCAPING ...

Oct 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR HAS STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT OTHER TIMES STOPPED AND AT OTHER TIMES AFTER STARTING THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK AT THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND I AM STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 5, 2000 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD THUMP NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE. ALSO WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS GOES INTO GEAR AND LAUNCHES FORWARD. WHILE DRIVING, MY SPEEDOMETE...

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

MY TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD THUMP NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE. ALSO WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS GOES INTO GEAR AND LAUNCHES FORWARD. WHILE DRIVING, MY SPEEDOMETE...

Oct 5, 2000 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD THUMP NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE. ALSO WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS GOES INTO GEAR AND LAUNCHES FORWARD. WHILE DRIVING, MY SPEEDOMETE...

Oct 5, 2000 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD THUMP NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE. ALSO WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS GOES INTO GEAR AND LAUNCHES FORWARD. WHILE DRIVING, MY SPEEDOMETE...

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

MY TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD THUMP NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE. ALSO WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS GOES INTO GEAR AND LAUNCHES FORWARD. WHILE DRIVING, MY SPEEDOMETE...

Oct 5, 2000 Power Train

MY TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD THUMP NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE. ALSO WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN AFTER A FEW SECONDS GOES INTO GEAR AND LAUNCHES FORWARD. WHILE DRIVING, MY SPEEDOMETE...

Sep 23, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING AWHILE AND THE CAR GEARS DOWN FOR WHAT EVER REASON, THE AR WON'T RESPOND TO ACCELERATION FROM GEAR DOWN. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO CONTINUE FORWARD OR REVERSE MOTION THE CAR WON'T RESPOND. FINALLY AFTER EITHER HAVING SAT FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUT...

Sep 23, 2000 Equipment

TRANSMISSION: AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING AWHILE AND THE CAR GEARS DOWN FOR WHAT EVER REASON, THE AR WON'T RESPOND TO ACCELERATION FROM GEAR DOWN. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO CONTINUE FORWARD OR REVERSE MOTION THE CAR WON'T RESPOND. FINALLY AFTER EITHER HAVING SAT FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUT...

Sep 23, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION: AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING AWHILE AND THE CAR GEARS DOWN FOR WHAT EVER REASON, THE AR WON'T RESPOND TO ACCELERATION FROM GEAR DOWN. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO CONTINUE FORWARD OR REVERSE MOTION THE CAR WON'T RESPOND. FINALLY AFTER EITHER HAVING SAT FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUT...

Sep 23, 2000 Equipment

TRANSMISSION: AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING AWHILE AND THE CAR GEARS DOWN FOR WHAT EVER REASON, THE AR WON'T RESPOND TO ACCELERATION FROM GEAR DOWN. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO CONTINUE FORWARD OR REVERSE MOTION THE CAR WON'T RESPOND. FINALLY AFTER EITHER HAVING SAT FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUT...

Sep 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GAASKET RECALL. DEALER SAID WATER PUMP IS ALSO SUSPECT IN THIS

Sep 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GAASKET RECALL. DEALER SAID WATER PUMP IS ALSO SUSPECT IN THIS

Sep 14, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 31,000 MILES. 9 MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND COULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK A/C MAIN LINE FAILED. RADIATOR FAILED. RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *YH

Sep 14, 2000 Equipment

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 31,000 MILES. 9 MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND COULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK A/C MAIN LINE FAILED. RADIATOR FAILED. RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *YH

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 31,000 MILES. 9 MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND COULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK A/C MAIN LINE FAILED. RADIATOR FAILED. RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *YH

Sep 14, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 31,000 MILES. 9 MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND COULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK A/C MAIN LINE FAILED. RADIATOR FAILED. RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *YH

Sep 14, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 31,000 MILES. 9 MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND COULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK A/C MAIN LINE FAILED. RADIATOR FAILED. RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *YH

Sep 14, 2000 Equipment

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 31,000 MILES. 9 MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND COULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK A/C MAIN LINE FAILED. RADIATOR FAILED. RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *YH

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 31,000 MILES. 9 MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND COULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK A/C MAIN LINE FAILED. RADIATOR FAILED. RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *YH

Sep 14, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT 31,000 MILES. 9 MONTHS LATER, CONSUMER WAS BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND COULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK A/C MAIN LINE FAILED. RADIATOR FAILED. RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. *YH

Sep 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, CAUSING POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO LOCK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CANT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK LIGHTS FLICKERING OFF WHILE DRIVEING AT NIGHT DUE TO SWITCH FAILURE BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. *YH

Sep 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, CAUSING POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO LOCK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CANT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK LIGHTS FLICKERING OFF WHILE DRIVEING AT NIGHT DUE TO SWITCH FAILURE BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. *YH

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ON MAY 26, 1999, I WAS DRIVING PAST JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN ON I-90 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND I HEARD A THUMP ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I ALSO SAW TIRE TREAD FLY OUT FROM UNDER MY CAR IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. I GOT OUT TO SEE WHICH TIRE WAS FLAT. THERE WAS NO FLAT TIRE, HOWEVER ON ...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ON MAY 26, 1999, I WAS DRIVING PAST JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN ON I-90 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND I HEARD A THUMP ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I ALSO SAW TIRE TREAD FLY OUT FROM UNDER MY CAR IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. I GOT OUT TO SEE WHICH TIRE WAS FLAT. THERE WAS NO FLAT TIRE, HOWEVER ON ...

Sep 5, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, CAUSING POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO LOCK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CANT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK LIGHTS FLICKERING OFF WHILE DRIVEING AT NIGHT DUE TO SWITCH FAILURE BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. *YH

Sep 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, CAUSING POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING TO LOCK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND CANT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK LIGHTS FLICKERING OFF WHILE DRIVEING AT NIGHT DUE TO SWITCH FAILURE BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. *YH

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ON MAY 26, 1999, I WAS DRIVING PAST JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN ON I-90 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND I HEARD A THUMP ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I ALSO SAW TIRE TREAD FLY OUT FROM UNDER MY CAR IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. I GOT OUT TO SEE WHICH TIRE WAS FLAT. THERE WAS NO FLAT TIRE, HOWEVER ON ...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ON MAY 26, 1999, I WAS DRIVING PAST JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN ON I-90 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND I HEARD A THUMP ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I ALSO SAW TIRE TREAD FLY OUT FROM UNDER MY CAR IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. I GOT OUT TO SEE WHICH TIRE WAS FLAT. THERE WAS NO FLAT TIRE, HOWEVER ON ...

Sep 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL RELATED TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, ADDITIONAL REPAIRS MADE PRIOR TO KNOWLEDGE (ALTERNATOR, THERMOSTAT, ENGINE SEALS, BELTS), CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO MILEAGE. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH REPAIRED. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH REPAIRED. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Fuel System, Other

FUEL LINE FAILED. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL RELATED TO THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, ADDITIONAL REPAIRS MADE PRIOR TO KNOWLEDGE (ALTERNATOR, THERMOSTAT, ENGINE SEALS, BELTS), CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED RECALL REPAIR DUE TO MILEAGE. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH REPAIRED. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH REPAIRED. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILURE ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS

Sep 1, 2000 Fuel System, Other

FUEL LINE FAILED. *MJS

Aug 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A RECALL (OOM09) WAS ISSUED IN MARCH OF 2000 EXTENDING A RECALL ISSUED IN OCTOBER, 1999. BECAUSE I DID NOT RECEIVE THE LETTER I WAS NOT APPRISED OF THE WARNING SIGNALS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. IF I HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER I WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE AUTO TO A DEALE...

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE IS BUCKING WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION IS ALSO NOT STAYING IN GEAR. *SLC

Aug 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A RECALL (OOM09) WAS ISSUED IN MARCH OF 2000 EXTENDING A RECALL ISSUED IN OCTOBER, 1999. BECAUSE I DID NOT RECEIVE THE LETTER I WAS NOT APPRISED OF THE WARNING SIGNALS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. IF I HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER I WOULD HAVE TAKEN THE AUTO TO A DEALE...

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE IS BUCKING WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION IS ALSO NOT STAYING IN GEAR. *SLC

Aug 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER REGARDING EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM IT BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE. CONSUMER WAS DEFINTELY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING/ OVERHEATING, AND HEAVY BLACK SMOKE. ALSO, LOSS OF COOLANT. *AK

Aug 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER REGARDING EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR HEAD GASKETS. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM IT BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE. CONSUMER WAS DEFINTELY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING/ OVERHEATING, AND HEAVY BLACK SMOKE. ALSO, LOSS OF COOLANT. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Power Train

A PART INSIDE TRANSMISSION BOX IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING DAMAGE. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 50,000 MILES. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Power Train

A PART INSIDE TRANSMISSION BOX IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING DAMAGE. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 50,000 MILES. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE FUEL INJECTORS HEATING UP FUEL IN THE GAS TANK. WHEN FUEL GETS HOT VEHICLE CUTS OFF, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT FUNCTION. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND CAN'T FIX IT. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Equipment

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE FUEL INJECTORS HEATING UP FUEL IN THE GAS TANK. WHEN FUEL GETS HOT VEHICLE CUTS OFF, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT FUNCTION. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND CAN'T FIX IT. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE FUEL INJECTORS HEATING UP FUEL IN THE GAS TANK. WHEN FUEL GETS HOT VEHICLE CUTS OFF, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT FUNCTION. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND CAN'T FIX IT. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Equipment

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE FUEL INJECTORS HEATING UP FUEL IN THE GAS TANK. WHEN FUEL GETS HOT VEHICLE CUTS OFF, AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT FUNCTION. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND CAN'T FIX IT. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MECHANIC STATES THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 3.8 L ENGINES AND WHEN FIXED HEAD GASKETS USUALLY WILL GO. NOSAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MECHANIC STATES THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 3.8 L ENGINES AND WHEN FIXED HEAD GASKETS USUALLY WILL GO. NOSAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 21, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY AT 62000 MILES. DEALER STATED IT COULD NOT BE REPLACED WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE ALL TRANSMISSION KEPT BLOWING UP POSSIBLY DUE TO A DEFECT IN VALVE. *AK

Jul 21, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY AT 62000 MILES. DEALER STATED IT COULD NOT BE REPLACED WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE ALL TRANSMISSION KEPT BLOWING UP POSSIBLY DUE TO A DEFECT IN VALVE. *AK

Jul 8, 2000 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING CRASH INTO TELEPHONE POLE & TREE, OCCUPANT BODILY INJURY, CAR TOTALLED.

Jul 8, 2000 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING CRASH INTO TELEPHONE POLE & TREE, OCCUPANT BODILY INJURY, CAR TOTALLED.

Jun 14, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WANT TO ENGAGE AFTER VEHICLE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PROBLEM IS KNOW IN THE REPAIR INDUSTRY AS A FAULTY FORD TRANSMISSION PISTON. I UNDERSTAND FORD HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM AND REDESIGNED THIS PART FOR TRANSMISSIONS STARTING WITH THE 1995 MODEL. *AK

Jun 14, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WANT TO ENGAGE AFTER VEHICLE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PROBLEM IS KNOW IN THE REPAIR INDUSTRY AS A FAULTY FORD TRANSMISSION PISTON. I UNDERSTAND FORD HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM AND REDESIGNED THIS PART FOR TRANSMISSIONS STARTING WITH THE 1995 MODEL. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBLITY. RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENTLY HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBLITY. RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERY 10,000 MILES SERPENTINE BELT WILL SHREAD AND FALL APART DUE TO ALIGNMENT OF PULLEY, AND TERMINAL BALL BEARING THAT MELTED, CAUSING TENSIONER TO LOCK UP.

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET AND HEAD GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN COOLANT LOSS. *AK

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EVERY 10,000 MILES SERPENTINE BELT WILL SHREAD AND FALL APART DUE TO ALIGNMENT OF PULLEY, AND TERMINAL BALL BEARING THAT MELTED, CAUSING TENSIONER TO LOCK UP.

May 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET AND HEAD GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN COOLANT LOSS. *AK

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. YH

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PRIOR TO THE RECALL OIL AND COOLANT MIXED DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE (00M09). YH

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF DUE TO THE ENGINE FAILURE. YH

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. YH

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PRIOR TO THE RECALL OIL AND COOLANT MIXED DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE (00M09). YH

May 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF DUE TO THE ENGINE FAILURE. YH

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS ARE CRACKED ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HEARD LOT OF OTHER SABLE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LOWER MILEAGE THAN MY CAR. THANK YOU. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS ARE CRACKED ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HEARD LOT OF OTHER SABLE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH LOWER MILEAGE THAN MY CAR. THANK YOU. *AK

May 16, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN BUT WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE COVERED BECAUSE THE WARRENTY WAS UP, THIS WILL BE THE CAR THIRD TRANSMISSION. NLM

May 16, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN BUT WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE COVERED BECAUSE THE WARRENTY WAS UP, THIS WILL BE THE CAR THIRD TRANSMISSION. NLM

May 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEW DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF HEAD GASKET.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Power Train

WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL OFF FROM A STOP POSITION TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE AND JUMP INTO 2ND GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST, BELIEVED CONDITION WAS DUE TO FAULTY PARTS IN TRANSMISSION. *AK *ML

Apr 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEW DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF HEAD GASKET.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Power Train

WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL OFF FROM A STOP POSITION TRANSMISSION WOULD HESITATE AND JUMP INTO 2ND GEAR BEFORE TAKING OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST, BELIEVED CONDITION WAS DUE TO FAULTY PARTS IN TRANSMISSION. *AK *ML

Apr 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S/ PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 18, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S/ PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

WE STARTED NOTICING AFTER DRIVING OUR VEHICLE FOR A SHORT WHILE AND STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE WOULD ACT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, AFTER ACCELERATING IT WILL KICK INTO GEAR. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A O-RING OUT IN THE TRANSMI...

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

WE STARTED NOTICING AFTER DRIVING OUR VEHICLE FOR A SHORT WHILE AND STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE WOULD ACT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, AFTER ACCELERATING IT WILL KICK INTO GEAR. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A O-RING OUT IN THE TRANSMI...

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE PERIODICALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. YH

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

WE STARTED NOTICING AFTER DRIVING OUR VEHICLE FOR A SHORT WHILE AND STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE WOULD ACT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, AFTER ACCELERATING IT WILL KICK INTO GEAR. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A O-RING OUT IN THE TRANSMI...

Apr 17, 2000 Power Train

WE STARTED NOTICING AFTER DRIVING OUR VEHICLE FOR A SHORT WHILE AND STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE WOULD ACT LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, AFTER ACCELERATING IT WILL KICK INTO GEAR. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE, THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A O-RING OUT IN THE TRANSMI...

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE PERIODICALLY STALLS ON HIGHWAY. YH

Apr 14, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ONTO THE FRAME. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Electrical System

WIRE TO STARTER CORRODED, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, A KIT CAN BE PROVIDE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY THE DEALERS

Apr 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TAIL LIGHT SWITCH FAILED. NLM

Apr 14, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ONTO THE FRAME. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Electrical System

WIRE TO STARTER CORRODED, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, A KIT CAN BE PROVIDE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY THE DEALERS

Apr 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TAIL LIGHT SWITCH FAILED. NLM

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 75 IN ATLANTA GEORGIA THE CAR OVERHEATED AND STALLED. A WRECKER SERVICE WAS CALLED AND AUTO WAS TOWED TO PEP BOYS FOR REPAIR. SINCE IT WAS AFTER 5:00 PM THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE ANY WORK ON THE AUTO.MOBILE, OVERNIGHT STAY WAS REQUIRED. WAS CONTACTED THE NEXT MORN...

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD OFFERED LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT PROGRAM IS INADEQUATE FOR DEFECTIVE PART. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY.

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 75 IN ATLANTA GEORGIA THE CAR OVERHEATED AND STALLED. A WRECKER SERVICE WAS CALLED AND AUTO WAS TOWED TO PEP BOYS FOR REPAIR. SINCE IT WAS AFTER 5:00 PM THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE ANY WORK ON THE AUTO.MOBILE, OVERNIGHT STAY WAS REQUIRED. WAS CONTACTED THE NEXT MORN...

Apr 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD OFFERED LIMITED EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT PROGRAM IS INADEQUATE FOR DEFECTIVE PART. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY.

Apr 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING CHECKED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND A MELTED HEAD LAMP SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN/ RECALL ABOUT THE HEAD LAMP SWITCH, HOWEVER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO DATE MANUFACTURED. *AK.ET.

Apr 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING CHECKED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND A MELTED HEAD LAMP SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN/ RECALL ABOUT THE HEAD LAMP SWITCH, HOWEVER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO DATE MANUFACTURED. *AK.ET.

Mar 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BROKEN ENGINE MOUNT CAUSED ERRATIC OPERATION OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Mar 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BROKEN ENGINE MOUNT CAUSED ERRATIC OPERATION OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY REFUSED TO SHIFT - WOULD ONLY GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR - REQUIRED FULL REBUILT OF TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER - ALTHOUGH MAINTAINED ON SCHEDULE BY MERCURY DEALER. ENGINE MOUNTS DISCOVERED FAILED AT THIS TIME - A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE THAT PREVIOUSL...

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY REFUSED TO SHIFT - WOULD ONLY GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR - REQUIRED FULL REBUILT OF TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER - ALTHOUGH MAINTAINED ON SCHEDULE BY MERCURY DEALER. ENGINE MOUNTS DISCOVERED FAILED AT THIS TIME - A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE THAT PREVIOUSL...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY REFUSED TO SHIFT - WOULD ONLY GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR - REQUIRED FULL REBUILT OF TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER - ALTHOUGH MAINTAINED ON SCHEDULE BY MERCURY DEALER. ENGINE MOUNTS DISCOVERED FAILED AT THIS TIME - A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE THAT PREVIOUSL...

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY REFUSED TO SHIFT - WOULD ONLY GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR - REQUIRED FULL REBUILT OF TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER - ALTHOUGH MAINTAINED ON SCHEDULE BY MERCURY DEALER. ENGINE MOUNTS DISCOVERED FAILED AT THIS TIME - A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE THAT PREVIOUSL...

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY REFUSED TO SHIFT - WOULD ONLY GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR - REQUIRED FULL REBUILT OF TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER - ALTHOUGH MAINTAINED ON SCHEDULE BY MERCURY DEALER. ENGINE MOUNTS DISCOVERED FAILED AT THIS TIME - A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE THAT PREVIOUSL...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY REFUSED TO SHIFT - WOULD ONLY GO INTO REVERSE OR FIRST GEAR - REQUIRED FULL REBUILT OF TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER - ALTHOUGH MAINTAINED ON SCHEDULE BY MERCURY DEALER. ENGINE MOUNTS DISCOVERED FAILED AT THIS TIME - A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE THAT PREVIOUSL...

Mar 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED IN 01-98, THE CRANKSHAFT AND RADIATOR NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET BEING REPLACED.IN 02-98 THE CRANKSHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE TIMING COVER BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. IN 12-98 THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. THE TIMING CHAIN COVER G...

Mar 18, 2000 Power Train

AFTER THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED IN 01-98, THE CRANKSHAFT AND RADIATOR NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET BEING REPLACED.IN 02-98 THE CRANKSHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE TIMING COVER BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. IN 12-98 THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. THE TIMING CHAIN COVER G...

Mar 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED IN 01-98, THE CRANKSHAFT AND RADIATOR NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET BEING REPLACED.IN 02-98 THE CRANKSHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE TIMING COVER BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. IN 12-98 THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. THE TIMING CHAIN COVER G...

Mar 18, 2000 Power Train

AFTER THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED IN 01-98, THE CRANKSHAFT AND RADIATOR NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO THE HEAD GASKET BEING REPLACED.IN 02-98 THE CRANKSHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE TIMING COVER BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. IN 12-98 THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. THE TIMING CHAIN COVER G...

Mar 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE GASKET AND PARTS CORROSION AND FAILURE DUE TO COOLING SYSTEM. *AK

Mar 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE GASKET AND PARTS CORROSION AND FAILURE DUE TO COOLING SYSTEM. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNDERSTAND THIS IS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 3.8L - CONTACTED FORD CUST ASSIST # - UNDERSTAND THEY HAVE JUST ANNOUNCED 7YR/100,000MI "EXT WARRANTY" - PRIVATE MECHANIC REPAIRED, WILL TAKE RECEIPT TO DEALER...WILL SEE IF THEY REIMBURSE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNDERSTAND THIS IS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 3.8L - CONTACTED FORD CUST ASSIST # - UNDERSTAND THEY HAVE JUST ANNOUNCED 7YR/100,000MI "EXT WARRANTY" - PRIVATE MECHANIC REPAIRED, WILL TAKE RECEIPT TO DEALER...WILL SEE IF THEY REIMBURSE. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WILL FAX TO YOUR (202) 366-7882 NUMBER THE LETTER I SENT TO JAC NASSER CEO, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, THEIR LETTER (WHICH I DIDN'T RECEIVE IN THE MAIL) INDICATING POSSIBLE PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS, THE FORM LETTER THAT THEY SENT ME IN RESPONSE. I FEEL THAT IF THEY KNEW THAT THEY HAD INSTALLED D...

Feb 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WILL FAX TO YOUR (202) 366-7882 NUMBER THE LETTER I SENT TO JAC NASSER CEO, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, THEIR LETTER (WHICH I DIDN'T RECEIVE IN THE MAIL) INDICATING POSSIBLE PREMATURE FAILURE OF HEAD GASKETS, THE FORM LETTER THAT THEY SENT ME IN RESPONSE. I FEEL THAT IF THEY KNEW THAT THEY HAD INSTALLED D...

Feb 18, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM WENT TO TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, AND THEY DIDN'T RESPOND AT ANY SPEED.WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 18, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM WENT TO TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, AND THEY DIDN'T RESPOND AT ANY SPEED.WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL REPAIR ON HEAD GASKET WAS DENIED, UNIT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER FAILED LATER AND DENIED REPAIR. *MJS

Feb 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL REPAIR ON HEAD GASKET WAS DENIED, UNIT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF RECALL NOTICE, HOWEVER FAILED LATER AND DENIED REPAIR. *MJS

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISES, NO WARNING LIGHTS, CONSUMER STOPS CAR AND RELEASES THE CAP ON THE RADIATOR TO RELEASE SOME OF THE PRESSURE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE CONSUMER IS ON THE INTERSTATE, AND HAS TO QUICKLY GET OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISES, NO WARNING LIGHTS, CONSUMER STOPS CAR AND RELEASES THE CAP ON THE RADIATOR TO RELEASE SOME OF THE PRESSURE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE CONSUMER IS ON THE INTERSTATE, AND HAS TO QUICKLY GET OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISES, NO WARNING LIGHTS, CONSUMER STOPS CAR AND RELEASES THE CAP ON THE RADIATOR TO RELEASE SOME OF THE PRESSURE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE CONSUMER IS ON THE INTERSTATE, AND HAS TO QUICKLY GET OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISES, NO WARNING LIGHTS, CONSUMER STOPS CAR AND RELEASES THE CAP ON THE RADIATOR TO RELEASE SOME OF THE PRESSURE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE CONSUMER IS ON THE INTERSTATE, AND HAS TO QUICKLY GET OFF OF THE INTERSTATE. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. A MECHANIC SAID IT MAY BE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. A MECHANIC SAID IT MAY BE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 1998 AT 42000 MILES, ALSO HAVE REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 1998 AT 42000 MILES, ALSO HAVE REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 1998 AT 42000 MILES, ALSO HAVE REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 1998 AT 42000 MILES, ALSO HAVE REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY ALL OF THE REPAIR COST BECAUSE THIE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON WITH THERE MODELS OF VEHICLES. *YH

Jan 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. *AK THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY ALL OF THE REPAIR COST BECAUSE THIE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON WITH THERE MODELS OF VEHICLES. *YH

Jan 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS. GAUGE RUNS HIGH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS. GAUGE RUNS HIGH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS. GAUGE RUNS HIGH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS. GAUGE RUNS HIGH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Dec 31, 1999 Seat Belts

FAILURE OF PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TO SECURE. *AK

Dec 31, 1999 Seat Belts

FAILURE OF PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TO SECURE. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE OF ENGINE HEAD GASKET LED TO ENGINE OVERHEATING AND FAILURE. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILURE OF ENGINE HEAD GASKET LED TO ENGINE OVERHEATING AND FAILURE. *AK

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Dec 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RIGHT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT HAS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I DID NOT BUY EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE WITH THIS CAR. THE FIRST FAILED 90 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. I AM NOW ON THE FOURTH FAILED MOUNT. THESE ARE FLUID FILLED AND OBVIOUSLY NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE TORQUE APPLIED. THEY...

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RIGHT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT HAS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I DID NOT BUY EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE WITH THIS CAR. THE FIRST FAILED 90 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. I AM NOW ON THE FOURTH FAILED MOUNT. THESE ARE FLUID FILLED AND OBVIOUSLY NOT DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE TORQUE APPLIED. THEY...

Nov 24, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED REPEATEDLY. YH

Nov 24, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED REPEATEDLY. YH

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR HEATER PROBLEMS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKET. IT LEAKS AIR INTO THE RADIATOR OR COOLING SYSTEM, AND THE WATER DOES CIRCULATE IN ORDER FOR THE HEATER TO WORK. CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR HEATER PROBLEMS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE HEAD GASKET. IT LEAKS AIR INTO THE RADIATOR OR COOLING SYSTEM, AND THE WATER DOES CIRCULATE IN ORDER FOR THE HEATER TO WORK. CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI- LOCK BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CAR WAS INSPECTED BY THE SERVICING DEALER AND WE WERE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE ABS COMPUTER AT A COST OF $1,500. FAILURE TO DO SO, REPORTED THE SERVICE MANAGER, WOULD RESULT IN CONTINUING DEGRADATION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO THE POINT OF COMPLET...

Nov 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI- LOCK BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CAR WAS INSPECTED BY THE SERVICING DEALER AND WE WERE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE ABS COMPUTER AT A COST OF $1,500. FAILURE TO DO SO, REPORTED THE SERVICE MANAGER, WOULD RESULT IN CONTINUING DEGRADATION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO THE POINT OF COMPLET...

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO GEAR THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE DUE TO THE THREE OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS BREAKING. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO GEAR THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE DUE TO THE THREE OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS BREAKING. *AK

Nov 4, 1999 Power Train

THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND I ALSO HAVE HAD TO REBUILD THE ENGINE. I ONLY HAD THE LAST TRANSMISSION REPLACED 14 MONTHS AGO. SOMETHING IS TERRIBLY WRONG TO HAVE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SO MANY TIMES.

Nov 4, 1999 Power Train

THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND I ALSO HAVE HAD TO REBUILD THE ENGINE. I ONLY HAD THE LAST TRANSMISSION REPLACED 14 MONTHS AGO. SOMETHING IS TERRIBLY WRONG TO HAVE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SO MANY TIMES.

Oct 30, 1999 Power Train

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY A SAFETY ISSUE IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A PROBLEM BY FORD. IT IS A BIG SAFTEY ISSUE TO ME WHEN A CAR CAN CRASH OR INJURE/KILL A PEDESTRIAN

Oct 30, 1999 Power Train

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY A SAFETY ISSUE IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A PROBLEM BY FORD. IT IS A BIG SAFTEY ISSUE TO ME WHEN A CAR CAN CRASH OR INJURE/KILL A PEDESTRIAN

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 30,000 MILES, CAUSING OIL TO GET INTO ENGINE, AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AT 30,000 MILES, CAUSING OIL TO GET INTO ENGINE, AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AK

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, STICKS PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT INTO GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE/PAUSES. MJS

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, STICKS PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT INTO GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE/PAUSES. MJS

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, STICKS PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT INTO GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE/PAUSES. MJS

Oct 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WAS RECALLED BUT CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM. NLM

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, STICKS PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT INTO GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE/PAUSES. MJS

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, STICKS PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT INTO GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE/PAUSES. MJS

Oct 23, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, STICKS PRIOR TO ENGAGEMENT INTO GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE/PAUSES. MJS

Oct 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET WAS RECALLED BUT CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM. NLM

Oct 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM EXPERIENCING FAILURE WHICH IS CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *YC

Oct 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM EXPERIENCING FAILURE WHICH IS CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *YC

Oct 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW UP AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM ENGINE . *AK

Oct 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW UP AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM ENGINE . *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR IS ERRATIC. IT SHOWS A SPEED HIGHER THAN THE ACTUAL SPEED. ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED ON JULY 2,1996 BY DEALERSHIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE CURRENT PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *YC

Oct 18, 1999 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR IS ERRATIC. IT SHOWS A SPEED HIGHER THAN THE ACTUAL SPEED. ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED ON JULY 2,1996 BY DEALERSHIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE CURRENT PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *YC

Oct 12, 1999 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP, SUCH AS A REDLIGHT, AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM IT, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP INTO NEUTRAL, AND OWNER HAS TO APPLY GAS UNTIL THE VEHICLE KICKS BACK INTO GEAR AND JERKS SUDDENLY FORWARD. DEALER CLAIMS THAT MANUFACTURER INSTALLED WRONG PISTONS. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A STOP, SUCH AS A REDLIGHT, AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM IT, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP INTO NEUTRAL, AND OWNER HAS TO APPLY GAS UNTIL THE VEHICLE KICKS BACK INTO GEAR AND JERKS SUDDENLY FORWARD. DEALER CLAIMS THAT MANUFACTURER INSTALLED WRONG PISTONS. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS STALLED /JERKED AND LOST POWER. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION PUT INTO VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD STAY IN NEUTRAL FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN JERK INTO GEAR. BOTH FORWARD OR REVERSE. ONCE IN GEAR, IT WOULD BE OKAY UNTIL COMING TO A STOP, THEN IT WOULD SLIP FOR A FEW SECONDS. QUIT USING OVERDRIVE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE SHOP COULD WORK ON IT. SHOP FOUND BROKEN SPRAGS AND OTHER...

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS STALLED /JERKED AND LOST POWER. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THIS WAS THE THIRD TRANSMISSION PUT INTO VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WOULD STAY IN NEUTRAL FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN JERK INTO GEAR. BOTH FORWARD OR REVERSE. ONCE IN GEAR, IT WOULD BE OKAY UNTIL COMING TO A STOP, THEN IT WOULD SLIP FOR A FEW SECONDS. QUIT USING OVERDRIVE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE SHOP COULD WORK ON IT. SHOP FOUND BROKEN SPRAGS AND OTHER...

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TROUBLE WITH DEALERSHIP WHILE OBTAINING RECALL REPAIR (98V-323). MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Visibility

MOON ROOF SWITCH FAILED. MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TROUBLE WITH DEALERSHIP WHILE OBTAINING RECALL REPAIR (98V-323). MJS

Oct 4, 1999 Visibility

MOON ROOF SWITCH FAILED. MJS

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR MOTOR PROBLEMS. DEALER REPLACED REAR MOUNTS. PRESENTLY, FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS ARE GOING. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR MOTOR PROBLEMS. DEALER REPLACED REAR MOUNTS. PRESENTLY, FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS ARE GOING. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGIN EHEAD GASKETS ARE RELEASING WATER FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. MANUFCTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGIN EHEAD GASKETS ARE RELEASING WATER FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. MANUFCTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. LOST COOLANT, HEAD CRACKED. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT ON THIS 3.8 ENGINE. FORD REFUSE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE THE CAR IS MORE THAN 5 YEARS OLD EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY HAS 56,123 MILES ON IT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. LOST COOLANT, HEAD CRACKED. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT ON THIS 3.8 ENGINE. FORD REFUSE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE THE CAR IS MORE THAN 5 YEARS OLD EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY HAS 56,123 MILES ON IT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )

Sep 21, 1999 Electrical System

SINCE THE DAY THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY...AS IF THERE IS A SHORT. THEY WILL RESTART ONLY IF THEY ARE MANUALLY ASSISTED. NON-RELATED, THE CAR WILL STOP DEAD AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 MIN. THIS HAPPENS EVERY SUMMER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS AB...

Sep 21, 1999 Visibility

SINCE THE DAY THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY...AS IF THERE IS A SHORT. THEY WILL RESTART ONLY IF THEY ARE MANUALLY ASSISTED. NON-RELATED, THE CAR WILL STOP DEAD AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 MIN. THIS HAPPENS EVERY SUMMER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS AB...

Sep 21, 1999 Electrical System

SINCE THE DAY THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY...AS IF THERE IS A SHORT. THEY WILL RESTART ONLY IF THEY ARE MANUALLY ASSISTED. NON-RELATED, THE CAR WILL STOP DEAD AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 MIN. THIS HAPPENS EVERY SUMMER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS AB...

Sep 21, 1999 Visibility

SINCE THE DAY THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY...AS IF THERE IS A SHORT. THEY WILL RESTART ONLY IF THEY ARE MANUALLY ASSISTED. NON-RELATED, THE CAR WILL STOP DEAD AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 MIN. THIS HAPPENS EVERY SUMMER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS AB...

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE WILL NOT START. PROBLEM OCCURS DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

VEHICLE WILL NOT START. PROBLEM OCCURS DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS RECENT FAILURES WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT I BELIEVE ARE DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND WORKMANSHIP BY FORD. SOME OF THESE CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF NOT ADDRESSED. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, ENGINE MOUNTS, AND A/C FAILURES ARE...

Sep 3, 1999 Equipment

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS RECENT FAILURES WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT I BELIEVE ARE DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND WORKMANSHIP BY FORD. SOME OF THESE CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF NOT ADDRESSED. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, ENGINE MOUNTS, AND A/C FAILURES ARE...

Sep 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS RECENT FAILURES WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT I BELIEVE ARE DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND WORKMANSHIP BY FORD. SOME OF THESE CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF NOT ADDRESSED. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, ENGINE MOUNTS, AND A/C FAILURES ARE...

Sep 3, 1999 Equipment

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS RECENT FAILURES WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT I BELIEVE ARE DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND WORKMANSHIP BY FORD. SOME OF THESE CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF NOT ADDRESSED. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, TIMING COVER GASKET, ENGINE MOUNTS, AND A/C FAILURES ARE...

Aug 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (97V-019). MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Equipment

DESIGN FLAW OF THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT (TUBE WELL BELOW THE BODY OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN DAMAGE FROM ROAD DEBRIS). MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (97V-019). MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. MJS

Aug 30, 1999 Equipment

DESIGN FLAW OF THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT (TUBE WELL BELOW THE BODY OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN DAMAGE FROM ROAD DEBRIS). MJS

Aug 27, 1999 Power Train

I BELIEVE THAT THE FORD COMPANY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR HAS 84,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I AM WELL AWARE OF THE FACT THAT TRASMISSIONS FOR THE FORD TAURES AND MERCURY SABLE CARS ARE BEING RELACED BEFORE T

Aug 27, 1999 Power Train

I BELIEVE THAT THE FORD COMPANY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. MY CAR HAS 84,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I AM WELL AWARE OF THE FACT THAT TRASMISSIONS FOR THE FORD TAURES AND MERCURY SABLE CARS ARE BEING RELACED BEFORE T

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train

I BOUGHT BRAND NEW MERCURY SABLE (1994) .WITHIN THREE YEARS, THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BECAME ERRATIC. WHILE DOING 55-60 MILES PER HOUR, THE NEEDLE OR INDICATOR SHOWED VARIABLE SPEED OF

Aug 24, 1999 Power Train

I BOUGHT BRAND NEW MERCURY SABLE (1994) .WITHIN THREE YEARS, THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BECAME ERRATIC. WHILE DOING 55-60 MILES PER HOUR, THE NEEDLE OR INDICATOR SHOWED VARIABLE SPEED OF

Aug 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SENSOR LIGHT WOULD COME ON. WHENEVER THIS OCCURRED IT CAUSED FRONT WHEELS, EXCPEPT ONE ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE, TO LOCK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. SEEKING HELP NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD ISSUED A NOTICE, NOT A RECALL AS I FEEL THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE, BECAUSE OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKETS. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY FAMILY IF THEY FAILED AT A TIME OR PLACE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS. IN THE NOTICE FORD SAID THEY WOULD PROVIDE COV...

Aug 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SENSOR LIGHT WOULD COME ON. WHENEVER THIS OCCURRED IT CAUSED FRONT WHEELS, EXCPEPT ONE ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE, TO LOCK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. SEEKING HELP NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD ISSUED A NOTICE, NOT A RECALL AS I FEEL THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE, BECAUSE OF THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKETS. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY FAMILY IF THEY FAILED AT A TIME OR PLACE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS. IN THE NOTICE FORD SAID THEY WOULD PROVIDE COV...

Aug 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 12, 1999 Power Train

POOR DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION , EXPERIENCED FAILURE. *YC

Aug 12, 1999 Power Train

POOR DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION , EXPERIENCED FAILURE. *YC

Aug 4, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PISTON IS MADE OF ALUMINUM INSTEAD OF HARD METAL, AND IS SPLITTING. VEHICLE GETS HOT & FLIUID GETS THIN. VEHICLE ALSO GETS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. *AK

Aug 4, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PISTON IS MADE OF ALUMINUM INSTEAD OF HARD METAL, AND IS SPLITTING. VEHICLE GETS HOT & FLIUID GETS THIN. VEHICLE ALSO GETS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. *AK

Aug 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FEUL PUMP REPLACED , NEW HEAD PUT ON CAR, TRANSMISSION SCREEN AND FILTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS TURNED, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, REAR AXLE LOOSE. SQUEALING NOISE ON PASSANGER SIDE WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FEUL PUMP REPLACED , NEW HEAD PUT ON CAR, TRANSMISSION SCREEN AND FILTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS TURNED, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, REAR AXLE LOOSE. SQUEALING NOISE ON PASSANGER SIDE WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 3, 1999 Suspension Crash

I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FEUL PUMP REPLACED , NEW HEAD PUT ON CAR, TRANSMISSION SCREEN AND FILTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS TURNED, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, REAR AXLE LOOSE. SQUEALING NOISE ON PASSANGER SIDE WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FEUL PUMP REPLACED , NEW HEAD PUT ON CAR, TRANSMISSION SCREEN AND FILTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS TURNED, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, REAR AXLE LOOSE. SQUEALING NOISE ON PASSANGER SIDE WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 3, 1999 Structure

MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING NOISE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OF THE SUB-FRAME MOUNTS (26-FEB-99) (98S36). MJS

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING NOISE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OF THE SUB-FRAME MOUNTS (26-FEB-99) (98S36). MJS

Aug 3, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP FAILED. MJS

Aug 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FEUL PUMP REPLACED , NEW HEAD PUT ON CAR, TRANSMISSION SCREEN AND FILTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS TURNED, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, REAR AXLE LOOSE. SQUEALING NOISE ON PASSANGER SIDE WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FEUL PUMP REPLACED , NEW HEAD PUT ON CAR, TRANSMISSION SCREEN AND FILTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS TURNED, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, REAR AXLE LOOSE. SQUEALING NOISE ON PASSANGER SIDE WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 3, 1999 Suspension Crash

I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FEUL PUMP REPLACED , NEW HEAD PUT ON CAR, TRANSMISSION SCREEN AND FILTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS TURNED, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, REAR AXLE LOOSE. SQUEALING NOISE ON PASSANGER SIDE WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Air Crash

I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FEUL PUMP REPLACED , NEW HEAD PUT ON CAR, TRANSMISSION SCREEN AND FILTER REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE, BRAKES REPLACED ROTORS TURNED, BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, REAR AXLE LOOSE. SQUEALING NOISE ON PASSANGER SIDE WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND A CURVE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 3, 1999 Structure

MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING NOISE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OF THE SUB-FRAME MOUNTS (26-FEB-99) (98S36). MJS

Aug 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING NOISE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OF THE SUB-FRAME MOUNTS (26-FEB-99) (98S36). MJS

Aug 3, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LAMP FAILED. MJS

Aug 2, 1999 Power Train

FORWARD PISTON CRACKED IN THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 2, 1999 Power Train

FORWARD PISTON CRACKED IN THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE IS A POWER SHORTAGE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. *AK *YC

Jul 30, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE IS A POWER SHORTAGE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. *AK *YC

Jul 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (97V025000) & CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO REPAIR THE THROTTLE UNDER RECALL. DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR THE THROTTLE & ALSO STATED THAT RECALL DID NOT AFFECT THE VEHICLE. *AK *YC

Jul 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (97V025000) & CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO REPAIR THE THROTTLE UNDER RECALL. DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR THE THROTTLE & ALSO STATED THAT RECALL DID NOT AFFECT THE VEHICLE. *AK *YC

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TAKING VEHICLE OFF ROAD & NOTICED THE INFLUCUATION OF HEAT. HAD THE THERMOSTAT CHANGED & FLUCUATION HEAT STILL EXISTED. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOT TO BE SOLD & THE MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SOLD. MANUFACTURER INFORMED OWNER THE TSB ON HEAD GASKETS HAD...

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TAKING VEHICLE OFF ROAD & NOTICED THE INFLUCUATION OF HEAT. HAD THE THERMOSTAT CHANGED & FLUCUATION HEAT STILL EXISTED. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOT TO BE SOLD & THE MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SOLD. MANUFACTURER INFORMED OWNER THE TSB ON HEAD GASKETS HAD...

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATED BETWEEN ON/OFF. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATED BETWEEN ON/OFF. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TAKING VEHICLE OFF ROAD & NOTICED THE INFLUCUATION OF HEAT. HAD THE THERMOSTAT CHANGED & FLUCUATION HEAT STILL EXISTED. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOT TO BE SOLD & THE MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SOLD. MANUFACTURER INFORMED OWNER THE TSB ON HEAD GASKETS HAD...

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS TAKING VEHICLE OFF ROAD & NOTICED THE INFLUCUATION OF HEAT. HAD THE THERMOSTAT CHANGED & FLUCUATION HEAT STILL EXISTED. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOT TO BE SOLD & THE MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE HEAD GASKETS HAD BLOWN. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SOLD. MANUFACTURER INFORMED OWNER THE TSB ON HEAD GASKETS HAD...

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATED BETWEEN ON/OFF. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEADGASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATED BETWEEN ON/OFF. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP IS DAMAGED FROM WITHIN INSIDE. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP IS DAMAGED FROM WITHIN INSIDE. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Structure

RECALL # 98V32300 FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION; AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK PERFORMED OWNER BEGAN TO HAVE A NUMBER OF PROBLEMSIWTH VEHICLE, SUCH AS LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ALSO,TRANSMISSION WAS FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR. VEHICLE SEEMED AS THOUGH IT WAS CHANGING GEARS WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTE...

Jul 2, 1999 Structure

RECALL # 98V32300 FORD/SUBFRAME CORROSION; AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK PERFORMED OWNER BEGAN TO HAVE A NUMBER OF PROBLEMSIWTH VEHICLE, SUCH AS LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ALSO,TRANSMISSION WAS FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR. VEHICLE SEEMED AS THOUGH IT WAS CHANGING GEARS WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTE...

Jul 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART THAT FORD REFUSES TO FIX ON THE 3.8L ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE OPERATING. VERY NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. REPLACED WITH A REBUILT VS NEW. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART THAT FORD REFUSES TO FIX ON THE 3.8L ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE OPERATING. VERY NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. REPLACED WITH A REBUILT VS NEW. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE REALLY ROUGH. IN ADDITION, REPLACED DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS/ REBUILT TRANSMISSION, AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE STARTER. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Electrical System

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE REALLY ROUGH. IN ADDITION, REPLACED DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS/ REBUILT TRANSMISSION, AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE STARTER. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE REALLY ROUGH. IN ADDITION, REPLACED DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS/ REBUILT TRANSMISSION, AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE STARTER. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE REALLY ROUGH. IN ADDITION, REPLACED DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS/ REBUILT TRANSMISSION, AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE STARTER. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Electrical System

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE REALLY ROUGH. IN ADDITION, REPLACED DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS/ REBUILT TRANSMISSION, AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE STARTER. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

ENGINE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE REALLY ROUGH. IN ADDITION, REPLACED DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS/ REBUILT TRANSMISSION, AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE STARTER. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. YEAR OF VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL INTO THE RECALL. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

WHEN VEHICLE MAKES A TURN THE WIHNDSHIELD WIPERS STOP. ONCE TURN IS COMPLETE THEY WILL RESUME. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. NLM

Jun 22, 1999 Structure

THE FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. YEAR OF VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL INTO THE RECALL. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Visibility

WHEN VEHICLE MAKES A TURN THE WIHNDSHIELD WIPERS STOP. ONCE TURN IS COMPLETE THEY WILL RESUME. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION. NLM

Jun 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING , CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY PRIVATE MECHANIC. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT DRIVING 5 MPH, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. ANOTHER VEHICLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 40 MPH. CRASH WAS REPORTED TO INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED.

Jun 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING , CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY PRIVATE MECHANIC. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT DRIVING 5 MPH, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. ANOTHER VEHICLE SPEED WAS ABOUT 40 MPH. CRASH WAS REPORTED TO INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED.

Jun 7, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BODY MOUNTS, AFTER DEALERSHIP REPAIRED RECALL, AT THE RETURN OF VEHICLE TO OWNER, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A CLUMPING AND RATTLING NOISE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BODY MOUNTS, AFTER DEALERSHIP REPAIRED RECALL, AT THE RETURN OF VEHICLE TO OWNER, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A CLUMPING AND RATTLING NOISE. *AK

May 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE TO PARK WITH BRAKES FIRMLY APPLIED, VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FOWARD, AND DRIVING OVER 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO VIBRATE. *AK *ML

May 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE TO PARK WITH BRAKES FIRMLY APPLIED, VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FOWARD, AND DRIVING OVER 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO VIBRATE. *AK *ML

May 27, 1999 Structure

RECALL WORK INCOMPLETE DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM (98V-323). MJS

May 27, 1999 Structure

RECALL WORK INCOMPLETE DUE TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM (98V-323). MJS

May 25, 1999 Power Train

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND DROP BACK INTO GEAR WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. UPON INSPECTION SEALS AND PINS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED AND IS ATTRIBUTED TO USE OF ALUMINUM. REPLACEMENT OF BOTH PARTS NECESSARY TO ALLOW SAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE. *AK

May 25, 1999 Power Train

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND DROP BACK INTO GEAR WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. UPON INSPECTION SEALS AND PINS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED AND IS ATTRIBUTED TO USE OF ALUMINUM. REPLACEMENT OF BOTH PARTS NECESSARY TO ALLOW SAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE. *AK

May 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PULLING OUT OF AN PARKING LOT VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FROM 5 MPH TO 15 MPH WHILE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES APPLIED. IT HAD TO BE SNATCHED OUT OF GEAR TO BE STOPPED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWICE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

May 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PULLING OUT OF AN PARKING LOT VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FROM 5 MPH TO 15 MPH WHILE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES APPLIED. IT HAD TO BE SNATCHED OUT OF GEAR TO BE STOPPED. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWICE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

May 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY, BRAKES APPLIED, BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY, BRAKES APPLIED, BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY, BRAKES APPLIED, BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY, BRAKES APPLIED, BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE; HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

May 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS ALSO CAUSED $800 IN OTHER DAMAGE. PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN ON THIS ENGINE, SEE '95 WINDSTAR ISSUES. *AK

May 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS ALSO CAUSED $800 IN OTHER DAMAGE. PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN ON THIS ENGINE, SEE '95 WINDSTAR ISSUES. *AK

May 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE, REPLACEMENT LEAKED DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR CAP. MJS

May 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING, RECALL ON HEAD GASKET HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO MILEAGE AND DATE. (98MO1)MJS

May 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE, REPLACEMENT LEAKED DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR CAP. MJS

May 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING, RECALL ON HEAD GASKET HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO MILEAGE AND DATE. (98MO1)MJS

May 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CONTACTED THE FORD COMPANY TO FIND OUT IF THIS WAS A RECALLED ITEM. THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY HAD PUT AN EXTENED WARRANTY ON THE HEAD GASKETS WHICH EXPIRED ON 12/31/98. BUT SINCE IT WAS PAST THAT DATEWHEN I CONTACTED THEM THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. WHILE FINDING OUT THIS IMFORMATION I AL...

May 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CONTACTED THE FORD COMPANY TO FIND OUT IF THIS WAS A RECALLED ITEM. THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY HAD PUT AN EXTENED WARRANTY ON THE HEAD GASKETS WHICH EXPIRED ON 12/31/98. BUT SINCE IT WAS PAST THAT DATEWHEN I CONTACTED THEM THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIRS. WHILE FINDING OUT THIS IMFORMATION I AL...

May 7, 1999 Seats

WHEN BUTTON DEPRESS FOR THE ELECTRIC SEAT THE SEAT WILL GO FORWARD AND BACKWARD BUT NOT UP OR DOWN. NLM

May 7, 1999 Seats

WHEN BUTTON DEPRESS FOR THE ELECTRIC SEAT THE SEAT WILL GO FORWARD AND BACKWARD BUT NOT UP OR DOWN. NLM

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECEIVED LETTER FROM FORD VEHICLE SERVICE AND PROGRAMS DATED JUNE, 1998 ABOUT A PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE TO OWNERS WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL: SERVICE PROGRAM NUMBER 98MO1. THE LETTER STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE COULD CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND ENGINE FAILURE. THE PROGRAM HAD A FIX AT NO ...

May 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECEIVED LETTER FROM FORD VEHICLE SERVICE AND PROGRAMS DATED JUNE, 1998 ABOUT A PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE TO OWNERS WITH MY MAKE AND MODEL: SERVICE PROGRAM NUMBER 98MO1. THE LETTER STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILURE COULD CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND ENGINE FAILURE. THE PROGRAM HAD A FIX AT NO ...

Apr 30, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED, THE VEHICLE WONT GO INTO GEAR/ REV UP, AND WONT GO WHEN SLOWING DOWN, IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER IS WORKING, THERE IS NO PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED, THE VEHICLE WONT GO INTO GEAR/ REV UP, AND WONT GO WHEN SLOWING DOWN, IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER IS WORKING, THERE IS NO PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY

Apr 30, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Apr 30, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED, THE VEHICLE WONT GO INTO GEAR/ REV UP, AND WONT GO WHEN SLOWING DOWN, IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER IS WORKING, THERE IS NO PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED, THE VEHICLE WONT GO INTO GEAR/ REV UP, AND WONT GO WHEN SLOWING DOWN, IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER IS WORKING, THERE IS NO PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

NO SUMMARY

Apr 30, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES AND MAKES A STRANGE NOISES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER AT 30K MILES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 20, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES AND MAKES A STRANGE NOISES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER AT 30K MILES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1,WHEN VEHICLE IDLES THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE RADIATOR . 2. THE ABS SYSTEM BOUNCES EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. 3. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY WHEN IT WANTS TO, AS IF SHORTING. 4. A/C DIED AND WILL NOT TAKE A CHA...

Apr 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

1,WHEN VEHICLE IDLES THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE RADIATOR . 2. THE ABS SYSTEM BOUNCES EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. 3. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY WHEN IT WANTS TO, AS IF SHORTING. 4. A/C DIED AND WILL NOT TAKE A CHA...

Apr 18, 1999 Equipment

1,WHEN VEHICLE IDLES THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE RADIATOR . 2. THE ABS SYSTEM BOUNCES EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. 3. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY WHEN IT WANTS TO, AS IF SHORTING. 4. A/C DIED AND WILL NOT TAKE A CHA...

Apr 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

1,WHEN VEHICLE IDLES THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE RADIATOR . 2. THE ABS SYSTEM BOUNCES EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. 3. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY WHEN IT WANTS TO, AS IF SHORTING. 4. A/C DIED AND WILL NOT TAKE A CHA...

Apr 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1,WHEN VEHICLE IDLES THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE RADIATOR . 2. THE ABS SYSTEM BOUNCES EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. 3. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY WHEN IT WANTS TO, AS IF SHORTING. 4. A/C DIED AND WILL NOT TAKE A CHA...

Apr 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

1,WHEN VEHICLE IDLES THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE RADIATOR . 2. THE ABS SYSTEM BOUNCES EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. 3. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY WHEN IT WANTS TO, AS IF SHORTING. 4. A/C DIED AND WILL NOT TAKE A CHA...

Apr 18, 1999 Equipment

1,WHEN VEHICLE IDLES THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE RADIATOR . 2. THE ABS SYSTEM BOUNCES EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. 3. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY WHEN IT WANTS TO, AS IF SHORTING. 4. A/C DIED AND WILL NOT TAKE A CHA...

Apr 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

1,WHEN VEHICLE IDLES THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE COMMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE RADIATOR . 2. THE ABS SYSTEM BOUNCES EXTREMELY VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. 3. CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY WHEN IT WANTS TO, AS IF SHORTING. 4. A/C DIED AND WILL NOT TAKE A CHA...

Apr 16, 1999 Exterior Lighting

INSUFFICIENT HEADLIGHT DISTANCE LIGHTING, HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. *AK

Apr 16, 1999 Exterior Lighting

INSUFFICIENT HEADLIGHT DISTANCE LIGHTING, HIGH AND LOW BEAMS. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS WOULD MAKE LOUD NOISES & WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE. THE FRONT WOULD VIBRATE. CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE GEARS ARE BEING SHIFTED. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE MOUNTS WOULD MAKE LOUD NOISES & WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE. THE FRONT WOULD VIBRATE. CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE GEARS ARE BEING SHIFTED. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Apr 12, 1999 Visibility

ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS NHTSA RECEIVEING 25 COMPLAINTS ABOUT FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM FAILING. BOTH OF OUR CARS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS AND WE HAVE HAD ONE REPLACED WIPER MOTOR. THE SABLE HAS HAD TWO SPEEDOMETERS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. NOW A THIRD ONE IS REQUIRED. FORD ...

Apr 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL NOTICE NOT RECIEVED FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Apr 12, 1999 Visibility

ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS NHTSA RECEIVEING 25 COMPLAINTS ABOUT FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM FAILING. BOTH OF OUR CARS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS AND WE HAVE HAD ONE REPLACED WIPER MOTOR. THE SABLE HAS HAD TWO SPEEDOMETERS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. NOW A THIRD ONE IS REQUIRED. FORD ...

Apr 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL NOTICE NOT RECIEVED FOR HEAD GASKET FAILURE.

Apr 5, 1999 Structure

I HAVE HEARD THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FOR THE ITEMS I'VE LISTED HOWEVER I NEVER DID,IN CALLING THE DEALER, I RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION, I EVEN BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO DEALER FOR MOTOR MOUNTS AND LEFT IT FOR A DAY, THEY WOULDN'T LOOK AT IT. PLEASE HELP. *AK

Apr 5, 1999 Structure

I HAVE HEARD THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FOR THE ITEMS I'VE LISTED HOWEVER I NEVER DID,IN CALLING THE DEALER, I RECEIVED NO SATISFACTION, I EVEN BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO DEALER FOR MOTOR MOUNTS AND LEFT IT FOR A DAY, THEY WOULDN'T LOOK AT IT. PLEASE HELP. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING SHORT CIRCUITS IN 1996 WHICH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO SHUT DOWN AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND DISTANCES. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE VIBRATION / MOVEMENT. *YC

Mar 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN VEHCILE NOT ENGAGING INTO GEAR / STICKS. *YC

Mar 26, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING SHORT CIRCUITS IN 1996 WHICH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO SHUT DOWN AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND DISTANCES. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSING ENGINE VIBRATION / MOVEMENT. *YC

Mar 26, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN VEHCILE NOT ENGAGING INTO GEAR / STICKS. *YC

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO GARAGE FOR MECHANIC'S INSPECTION, MECHANIC MENTIONED HEAD GASKET LEAKEAGE AND NOT PROPERLY OPERATING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO NEUTRAL A COUPLE OF TIMES, VEHICLE FINALLY MOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHERE THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTION WAS REPLACED WITH A STEEL PISTON INSTEAD OF AN ALUMINUM PISTON. THE FORD IS AWARE OF PROB...

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING AND VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE DUE TO HEAT ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO GARAGE FOR MECHANIC'S INSPECTION, MECHANIC MENTIONED HEAD GASKET LEAKEAGE AND NOT PROPERLY OPERATING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Power Train

WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO NEUTRAL A COUPLE OF TIMES, VEHICLE FINALLY MOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHERE THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTION WAS REPLACED WITH A STEEL PISTON INSTEAD OF AN ALUMINUM PISTON. THE FORD IS AWARE OF PROB...

Mar 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS ARE LEAKING AND VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE DUE TO HEAT ENGINE LIGHT STAYING ON. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CONTROL SWITCH FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED IS INTERMITTENT. IF WIPER IS ON, ACTIVATING TURN SIGNAL CAN CAUSE WIPER TO SHUT OFF. SOME OF THE SPEED CONTROL POSITIONS ARE INACTIVE.

Mar 23, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CONTROL SWITCH FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED IS INTERMITTENT. IF WIPER IS ON, ACTIVATING TURN SIGNAL CAN CAUSE WIPER TO SHUT OFF. SOME OF THE SPEED CONTROL POSITIONS ARE INACTIVE.

Mar 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

5YR./60,000MI.-UNLIMITED MI.12/31/98 EXT.TO 1/31/99 UNLIMITED MILES. NO DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Mar 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

5YR./60,000MI.-UNLIMITED MI.12/31/98 EXT.TO 1/31/99 UNLIMITED MILES. NO DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Mar 18, 1999 Steering

MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6...

Mar 18, 1999 Suspension

MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6...

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6...

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6...

Mar 18, 1999 Steering

MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6...

Mar 18, 1999 Suspension

MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6...

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6...

Mar 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MECHANICS ADVISE AS FOLLOWS: MOTOR MOUNT FAILS BECAUSE TOO MUCH TORQUE IS PLACED ON IT BY ENGINE; POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED BECAUSE IT RUBS AGAINST STEERING RACK; REPLACEMENT HOSE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD WHICH REDESIGNED HOSE TO AVOID RUBBING ON STEERING RACK; HEAD GASKET FAILS BECAUSE ONLY 6...

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY TRANSMISSION SPECALIST THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER GIVES INACCURATE READINGS OVER 50 MPH, STICKS WHEN SPEED DECLINES. SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME"CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR THE OWNER OF A LATE MODLE FORD." MEANING: YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROB. EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... RADIATOR SIDE TANKS PULLED APART IN COLD WEATHER, NORMAL ANTI FREEZE ...

Mar 16, 1999 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER GIVES INACCURATE READINGS OVER 50 MPH, STICKS WHEN SPEED DECLINES. SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME"CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR THE OWNER OF A LATE MODLE FORD." MEANING: YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROB. EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... RADIATOR SIDE TANKS PULLED APART IN COLD WEATHER, NORMAL ANTI FREEZE ...

Mar 16, 1999 Visibility

SPEEDOMETER GIVES INACCURATE READINGS OVER 50 MPH, STICKS WHEN SPEED DECLINES. SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME"CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR THE OWNER OF A LATE MODLE FORD." MEANING: YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROB. EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... RADIATOR SIDE TANKS PULLED APART IN COLD WEATHER, NORMAL ANTI FREEZE ...

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER GIVES INACCURATE READINGS OVER 50 MPH, STICKS WHEN SPEED DECLINES. SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME"CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR THE OWNER OF A LATE MODLE FORD." MEANING: YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROB. EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... RADIATOR SIDE TANKS PULLED APART IN COLD WEATHER, NORMAL ANTI FREEZE ...

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY TRANSMISSION SPECALIST THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER GIVES INACCURATE READINGS OVER 50 MPH, STICKS WHEN SPEED DECLINES. SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME"CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR THE OWNER OF A LATE MODLE FORD." MEANING: YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROB. EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... RADIATOR SIDE TANKS PULLED APART IN COLD WEATHER, NORMAL ANTI FREEZE ...

Mar 16, 1999 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER GIVES INACCURATE READINGS OVER 50 MPH, STICKS WHEN SPEED DECLINES. SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME"CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR THE OWNER OF A LATE MODLE FORD." MEANING: YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROB. EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... RADIATOR SIDE TANKS PULLED APART IN COLD WEATHER, NORMAL ANTI FREEZE ...

Mar 16, 1999 Visibility

SPEEDOMETER GIVES INACCURATE READINGS OVER 50 MPH, STICKS WHEN SPEED DECLINES. SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME"CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR THE OWNER OF A LATE MODLE FORD." MEANING: YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROB. EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... RADIATOR SIDE TANKS PULLED APART IN COLD WEATHER, NORMAL ANTI FREEZE ...

Mar 16, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER GIVES INACCURATE READINGS OVER 50 MPH, STICKS WHEN SPEED DECLINES. SERVICE TECH. TOLD ME"CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR THE OWNER OF A LATE MODLE FORD." MEANING: YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROB. EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE... RADIATOR SIDE TANKS PULLED APART IN COLD WEATHER, NORMAL ANTI FREEZE ...

Mar 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL (#97S65) ON FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS NOT PERFORMED BECAUSE CONSUMER PASSED DEADLINE.

Mar 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL (#97S65) ON FRONT AND REAR MOTOR MOUNTS NOT PERFORMED BECAUSE CONSUMER PASSED DEADLINE.

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE ISN'T ANY HEAT IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO ENGINE HEAD GASKET BREAKING AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE ISN'T ANY HEAT IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO ENGINE HEAD GASKET BREAKING AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *AK

Mar 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HOSE FAILED DUE TO INCORRECT ROUTING - IT WAS WORN THROUGH BY THE STRUT BRACKET

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE.

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BEARING (PLASTIC) FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE NOISE.

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ENGINE SUPPORTS (MOUNTS) CAUSING ENGINE NOISE, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN.

Mar 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HOSE FAILED DUE TO INCORRECT ROUTING - IT WAS WORN THROUGH BY THE STRUT BRACKET

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVE BELT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE.

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BEARING (PLASTIC) FAILED RESULTING IN ENGINE NOISE.

Mar 4, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ENGINE SUPPORTS (MOUNTS) CAUSING ENGINE NOISE, RECALL COMPONENT HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN.

Feb 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DO TO STATE INSPECTION FORD SAID MY VIHICLE NOT PART OF RECALL #98V323000 PARTS FAILED TO HOLD UP

Feb 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DO TO STATE INSPECTION FORD SAID MY VIHICLE NOT PART OF RECALL #98V323000 PARTS FAILED TO HOLD UP

Feb 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

THIS IS THE SAME HEADLIGHT SWITCH INVOLVED IN A RECALL IN THE 1993 MODELS. HOWEVER, THE 1994 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN. CONSIDERING THEY USED THE SAME HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE SWITCH OVERHEATED AND MELTED THE HARNESS AND ALMOST STARTED A FIRE. THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE...

Feb 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting Fire

THIS IS THE SAME HEADLIGHT SWITCH INVOLVED IN A RECALL IN THE 1993 MODELS. HOWEVER, THE 1994 MODELS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN. CONSIDERING THEY USED THE SAME HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THE SWITCH OVERHEATED AND MELTED THE HARNESS AND ALMOST STARTED A FIRE. THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE...

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN ANTI-FREEZE LEAK.

Feb 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN ANTI-FREEZE LEAK.

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP FOR A TIRE BALANCE, AND DEALER NOTICED THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. SPECIFICALLY, THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT LIQUID-FILLED RUBBER BOOT WAS TORN. BOTH MOUNTS REPLACED. *AK *ML

Feb 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP FOR A TIRE BALANCE, AND DEALER NOTICED THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. SPECIFICALLY, THE RIGHT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT LIQUID-FILLED RUBBER BOOT WAS TORN. BOTH MOUNTS REPLACED. *AK *ML

Feb 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING FAILURE CAUSED UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION MY WIFE PULLED INTO THE ROADWAY AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. SHORTLY SHE BEGAN TO SAY THAT THE CAR WAS GOING FASTER AND FASTER AND SHE COULDN'T STOP THE CAR FROM SPEEDING UP. I REACHED OVER TO HIT...

Feb 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING FAILURE CAUSED UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION MY WIFE PULLED INTO THE ROADWAY AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. SHORTLY SHE BEGAN TO SAY THAT THE CAR WAS GOING FASTER AND FASTER AND SHE COULDN'T STOP THE CAR FROM SPEEDING UP. I REACHED OVER TO HIT...

Feb 3, 1999 Suspension

CAR PARKED IN GARAGE. COIL SPRING BROKE, TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND REPAIRED UNDER DEDUCTABLE WARRANTY. VERY DANGEROUS IF VEHICLE IS MOVING. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Suspension

CAR PARKED IN GARAGE. COIL SPRING BROKE, TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND REPAIRED UNDER DEDUCTABLE WARRANTY. VERY DANGEROUS IF VEHICLE IS MOVING. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, COIL SPRING COLLAPSED, DESTROYING TIRE. *AK

Feb 2, 1999 Suspension

STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, COIL SPRING COLLAPSED, DESTROYING TIRE. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS FAULTY WHEN YOU REACH 55-65 MPH. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE CAR HITS BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE ODOMETER WILL GO OUT WITH OUT WARNING DUE TO THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS FAULTY WHEN YOU REACH 55-65 MPH. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE CAR HITS BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE ODOMETER WILL GO OUT WITH OUT WARNING DUE TO THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Power Train

WHEN STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION IT TAKES TIME TO BUILT UP POWER PRESSURE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM IS COMING FROM THE CLUTCH PISTONS. VEHICLE IS IN SHOP TO GET ANOTHER TRANSMISSION PUT IN. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Power Train

WHEN STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION IT TAKES TIME TO BUILT UP POWER PRESSURE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM IS COMING FROM THE CLUTCH PISTONS. VEHICLE IS IN SHOP TO GET ANOTHER TRANSMISSION PUT IN. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE AND FORD REFUSES TO ASSIST OR CORRECT IT ON OUR VEHICLE. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS POSSIBLE SINCE THOUSANDS OF THE DESIGN FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE AND FORD REFUSES TO ASSIST OR CORRECT IT ON OUR VEHICLE. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS POSSIBLE SINCE THOUSANDS OF THE DESIGN FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. *AK

Jan 21, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT SWITCH. SAME PROBLEM BEFORE DURING WARRANTY PERIOD, WHEN DEALER REPLACED SWITCH. SAME PROBLEM ON ANOTHER, 1992, VEHICLE OF SAME TYPE. DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE REGULAR FAILURE/COMPLAINTS ON THESE SWITCHES. DEALER, REGIONAL OFFICE, AND FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER REFUSE TO REPLACE SWITCH E...

Jan 21, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT SWITCH. SAME PROBLEM BEFORE DURING WARRANTY PERIOD, WHEN DEALER REPLACED SWITCH. SAME PROBLEM ON ANOTHER, 1992, VEHICLE OF SAME TYPE. DEALERS ACKNOWLEDGE REGULAR FAILURE/COMPLAINTS ON THESE SWITCHES. DEALER, REGIONAL OFFICE, AND FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER REFUSE TO REPLACE SWITCH E...

Jan 13, 1999 Power Train

MY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE ORIGINAL PARTS USED WHEN THE CAR WAS BUILT WERE MADE OF ALUMINUM RATHER THAN A STRONGER METAL AND THAT FORD IS NO LONGER USING THESE ALUMINUM PARTS. IT WAS THE ALUMINUM PISTON THAT CRACKED IN MY TRANSMISSION, CAUSING SOME $2,600 OF REPAIR. I HEARD AND SAW A REPORT ON ...

Jan 13, 1999 Power Train

MY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE ORIGINAL PARTS USED WHEN THE CAR WAS BUILT WERE MADE OF ALUMINUM RATHER THAN A STRONGER METAL AND THAT FORD IS NO LONGER USING THESE ALUMINUM PARTS. IT WAS THE ALUMINUM PISTON THAT CRACKED IN MY TRANSMISSION, CAUSING SOME $2,600 OF REPAIR. I HEARD AND SAW A REPORT ON ...

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON INSIDE TRANSMISSION BREAKS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.FORD IS AWARE OF DEFECT.

Jan 12, 1999 Power Train

FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON INSIDE TRANSMISSION BREAKS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.FORD IS AWARE OF DEFECT.

Jan 11, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WHEN THE PUT FOOT ON THE PEDAL, IT WOULD "BUCK." THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 11, 1999 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WHEN THE PUT FOOT ON THE PEDAL, IT WOULD "BUCK." THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 4, 1999 Power Train

POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF SPEEDOMETER EXPERIENCED FAILURE AT 20,250 MILES. REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE ON TWO OCCASIONS. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YC

Jan 4, 1999 Power Train

POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF SPEEDOMETER EXPERIENCED FAILURE AT 20,250 MILES. REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE ON TWO OCCASIONS. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YC

Jan 3, 1999 Power Train

IN NORMAL DRIVING THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND BUCKING. MY REGULAR SERVICE STATION DROVE IT AND SENT ME TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE. HE DROVE IT AND SAID IT HAD A PROBLEM BRABLY BECAUSE THESE CARS (94 SABLES AND ALSO TAURUS) HAD ALUMINUM PISTONS WHICH CRACKED UNDER PRESSURE. LATER MODELS, AND REPLACEME...

Jan 3, 1999 Power Train

IN NORMAL DRIVING THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND BUCKING. MY REGULAR SERVICE STATION DROVE IT AND SENT ME TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE. HE DROVE IT AND SAID IT HAD A PROBLEM BRABLY BECAUSE THESE CARS (94 SABLES AND ALSO TAURUS) HAD ALUMINUM PISTONS WHICH CRACKED UNDER PRESSURE. LATER MODELS, AND REPLACEME...

Dec 29, 1998 Power Train

THE PROBLEM STARTED ACCORDING TO MY RECORDS AROUND 77K. THE PROBLEM WAS FINNALLY DIAGNOSED AS TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP SHUTTER. CHANGING THE FLUID CORRECTS THE PROBLEM, BUT NOW ONLY LASTS ABOUT 4K MILES. I WOULD SAY THERE IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE CONVERTER.

Dec 29, 1998 Power Train

THE PROBLEM STARTED ACCORDING TO MY RECORDS AROUND 77K. THE PROBLEM WAS FINNALLY DIAGNOSED AS TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP SHUTTER. CHANGING THE FLUID CORRECTS THE PROBLEM, BUT NOW ONLY LASTS ABOUT 4K MILES. I WOULD SAY THERE IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE CONVERTER.

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MUFFLER CORRODED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE CARBON MONOXIDE TO SPILL INTO THE VEHICLE. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE MUFFLER, RUST HOLE CAUSED BY METAL SUPPORT STRAP RUBBING INTO MUFFLER SHELL HOUSING. *AK.ET.

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MUFFLER CORRODED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE CARBON MONOXIDE TO SPILL INTO THE VEHICLE. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE MUFFLER, RUST HOLE CAUSED BY METAL SUPPORT STRAP RUBBING INTO MUFFLER SHELL HOUSING. *AK.ET.

Dec 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000/98S01. WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. HOWEVER, WHEN PARKING HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, THE TAIL AND DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK. DEALER REPLACED HARNESS AND SWITCH, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

Dec 22, 1998 Interior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000/98S01. WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. HOWEVER, WHEN PARKING HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, THE TAIL AND DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK. DEALER REPLACED HARNESS AND SWITCH, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

Dec 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000/98S01. WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. HOWEVER, WHEN PARKING HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, THE TAIL AND DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK. DEALER REPLACED HARNESS AND SWITCH, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

Dec 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000/98S01. WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. HOWEVER, WHEN PARKING HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, THE TAIL AND DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK. DEALER REPLACED HARNESS AND SWITCH, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

Dec 22, 1998 Interior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000/98S01. WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. HOWEVER, WHEN PARKING HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, THE TAIL AND DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK. DEALER REPLACED HARNESS AND SWITCH, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

Dec 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 98V009000/98S01. WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH, HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. HOWEVER, WHEN PARKING HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, THE TAIL AND DASH LIGHTS DON'T WORK. DEALER REPLACED HARNESS AND SWITCH, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *A...

Dec 8, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STICK AT 73 MPH.

Dec 8, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STICK AT 73 MPH.

Nov 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.

Nov 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CONTINUALLY STALLING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ROTORS GOING OUT OF ROUND. PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR WITHIN 30000; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE COST MUST GO TO CONSUMER. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, ROTORS WERE TURNED DOWN. HE SAID THAT SOME FORD ROT...

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ROTORS GOING OUT OF ROUND. PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR WITHIN 30000; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE COST MUST GO TO CONSUMER. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, ROTORS WERE TURNED DOWN. HE SAID THAT SOME FORD ROT...

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ROTORS GOING OUT OF ROUND. PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR WITHIN 30000; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE COST MUST GO TO CONSUMER. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, ROTORS WERE TURNED DOWN. HE SAID THAT SOME FORD ROT...

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ROTORS GOING OUT OF ROUND. PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR WITHIN 30000; DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE COST MUST GO TO CONSUMER. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, ROTORS WERE TURNED DOWN. HE SAID THAT SOME FORD ROT...

Nov 4, 1998 Power Train

WHEN LEAVING STOP LIGHT/SIGN & PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP OR JERK TO ANOTHER GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD TRANSMISSION PISTON SEAL MADE OF ALUMINUM CAN BREAK & NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR SABLE. *AK

Nov 4, 1998 Power Train

WHEN LEAVING STOP LIGHT/SIGN & PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP OR JERK TO ANOTHER GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD TRANSMISSION PISTON SEAL MADE OF ALUMINUM CAN BREAK & NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR SABLE. *AK

Oct 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HAD HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED, BUT CONTINUES TO RUN HOT AT INTERMITANT INTERVALS. NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THIS PROBLEM! PLEASE, CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. SINCERELY, JACK K. VAN SANDT, JR.

Oct 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVE HAD HEAD GASKETS WERE REPLACED, BUT CONTINUES TO RUN HOT AT INTERMITANT INTERVALS. NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THIS PROBLEM! PLEASE, CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. SINCERELY, JACK K. VAN SANDT, JR.

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ENGINE IS WARM AND COMPLETELY STOPS.ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLOW TO ENGAGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AW

Oct 9, 1998 Power Train

WHEN ENGINE IS WARM AND COMPLETELY STOPS.ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLOW TO ENGAGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AW

Oct 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ENGINE IS WARM AND COMPLETELY STOPS.ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLOW TO ENGAGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AW

Oct 9, 1998 Power Train

WHEN ENGINE IS WARM AND COMPLETELY STOPS.ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS SLOW TO ENGAGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AW

Oct 8, 1998 Equipment Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR/LINE. ALSO, CLUTCH LOCKED UP.

Oct 8, 1998 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR/LINE. ALSO, CLUTCH LOCKED UP.

Oct 8, 1998 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR/LINE. ALSO CLUTCH LOCKED UP.

Oct 8, 1998 Equipment Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR/LINE. ALSO CLUTCH LOCKED UP.

Oct 8, 1998 Equipment Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR/LINE. ALSO, CLUTCH LOCKED UP.

Oct 8, 1998 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR/LINE. ALSO, CLUTCH LOCKED UP.

Oct 8, 1998 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR/LINE. ALSO CLUTCH LOCKED UP.

Oct 8, 1998 Equipment Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR/LINE. ALSO CLUTCH LOCKED UP.

Oct 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE FROM STOP.

Oct 7, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE FROM STOP.

Oct 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED ON WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE WITH 32000 MILES AND NEVER INVOLVED IN A CRASH.

Oct 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED ON WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE WITH 32000 MILES AND NEVER INVOLVED IN A CRASH.

Oct 2, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITION CONDENSER AND 2 A/C LINES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. *ET

Oct 2, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITION CONDENSER AND 2 A/C LINES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. *ET

Oct 2, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITION CONDENSER AND 2 A/C LINES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. *ET

Oct 2, 1998 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITION CONDENSER AND 2 A/C LINES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. *ET

Sep 30, 1998 Equipment

COMPRESSOR FAILED TWICE.

Sep 30, 1998 Equipment

COMPRESSOR FAILED TWICE.

Sep 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO CRACKED ALUMINUM PISTON, DESIGN OF ALUMINUM PISTON WAS REPLACED WITH STEEL DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN.

Sep 29, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO CRACKED ALUMINUM PISTON, DESIGN OF ALUMINUM PISTON WAS REPLACED WITH STEEL DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN.

Sep 24, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SMOKED THEN FAILED.

Sep 24, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR SMOKED THEN FAILED.

Sep 17, 1998 Suspension

LEFT FRONT WHEEL DETACHED DUE TO BALL JOINT SEPARATING FROM THE SPINDLE FROM BOLT FAILURE.

Sep 17, 1998 Suspension

LEFT FRONT WHEEL DETACHED DUE TO BALL JOINT SEPARATING FROM THE SPINDLE FROM BOLT FAILURE.

Sep 15, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING BROKE CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW FROM CUT.

Sep 15, 1998 Suspension

COIL SPRING BROKE CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW FROM CUT.

Sep 9, 1998 Power Train

DESIGN FLAW CAUSED THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON TO CRACK RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AND ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS.

Sep 9, 1998 Power Train

DESIGN FLAW CAUSED THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON TO CRACK RESULTING IN LEAKAGE AND ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS.

Aug 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THE VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED A BELT 6X. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THE VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED A BELT 6X. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THE VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED A BELT 6X. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THE VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED A BELT 6X. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES.

Aug 12, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL MINUTES.

Aug 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE GASKETS. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAVE BLOWN. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE GASKETS. *AK

Aug 5, 1998 Visibility

WHEN VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN 90 DEGREE WEATHER FOR HALF OF HOUR REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS REGLUED PART AT LEAST THREE TIMES.*AK

Aug 5, 1998 Visibility

WHEN VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN 90 DEGREE WEATHER FOR HALF OF HOUR REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS REGLUED PART AT LEAST THREE TIMES.*AK

Jul 24, 1998 Electrical System

RECEIVED NOTICE 98V0009000 IN MAY, 1998. TOOK TO DEALER IN JUNE. NOTHING WRONG W/VEHICLE WHEN MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT. CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS REPAIRED. NOW CRUISE CONTROL, CHIMES & LIGHT SWITCH ON SAME FUSE. MECHANICS SAID IT WAS LIKE THAT WHEN BROUGHT IN. OWNER DENIES PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 24, 1998 Electrical System

RECEIVED NOTICE 98V0009000 IN MAY, 1998. TOOK TO DEALER IN JUNE. NOTHING WRONG W/VEHICLE WHEN MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT. CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS REPAIRED. NOW CRUISE CONTROL, CHIMES & LIGHT SWITCH ON SAME FUSE. MECHANICS SAID IT WAS LIKE THAT WHEN BROUGHT IN. OWNER DENIES PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 17, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING PRIOR TO RECALL, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN#.

Jul 17, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING PRIOR TO RECALL, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO VIN#.

Jul 16, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES TO HEAD AND ARM.

Jul 16, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES TO HEAD AND ARM.

Jul 9, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT FOR A WHILE, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT. INTERIOR PANEL LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME. REAR LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. HAD BATTERY RECHARGED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYING ON. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT FOR A WHILE, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT. INTERIOR PANEL LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME. REAR LIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. HAD BATTERY RECHARGED DUE TO INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYING ON. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

ALUMINUM PISTONS FAILED DUE TO DESIGN CAUSING TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

ALUMINUM PISTONS FAILED DUE TO DESIGN CAUSING TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jun 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLED SINCE OWNED, STALLED ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, NEED A NEW TURBINE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

Jun 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLED SINCE OWNED, STALLED ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, NEED A NEW TURBINE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

Jun 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS LOST ALL POWER AND STOP RUNNING TWICE WITHIN A SIX MONTH PERIOD, ON BUSY HIGHWAYS.

Jun 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS LOST ALL POWER AND STOP RUNNING TWICE WITHIN A SIX MONTH PERIOD, ON BUSY HIGHWAYS.

Jun 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH AND CONNECTOR FAILED, RECALL ON THE 1993 MODEL YEAR HOWEVER 1994 NOT INCLUDED.

Jun 22, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH AND CONNECTOR FAILED, RECALL ON THE 1993 MODEL YEAR HOWEVER 1994 NOT INCLUDED.

Jun 18, 1998 Visibility

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE SUN ALL DAY APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS. WHEN DRIVER RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE HE FOUND THE REARVIEW MIRROR ON THE FLOOR. THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NO WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 18, 1998 Visibility

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE SUN ALL DAY APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS. WHEN DRIVER RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE HE FOUND THE REARVIEW MIRROR ON THE FLOOR. THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NO WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. REPAIR FACILITY STATES THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WIRING HARNESS FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. REPAIR FACILITY STATES THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT.

Jun 16, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, SPINNED AROUND, HITTING THE MEDIA DIVIDER, DAMAGING THE ENTIRE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPOLY. 537251 DUP OF 824337; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Jun 16, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-40MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, SPINNED AROUND, HITTING THE MEDIA DIVIDER, DAMAGING THE ENTIRE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPOLY. 537251 DUP OF 824337; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS ARE FAULTY. ALSO THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER ON VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT WORK UNLESS LIGHTS ARE ON BRIGHT. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Visibility

MOTOR MOUNTS ARE FAULTY. ALSO THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER ON VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT WORK UNLESS LIGHTS ARE ON BRIGHT. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS ARE FAULTY. ALSO THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER ON VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT WORK UNLESS LIGHTS ARE ON BRIGHT. *AK

Jun 8, 1998 Visibility

MOTOR MOUNTS ARE FAULTY. ALSO THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER ON VEHICLE. IT DOES NOT WORK UNLESS LIGHTS ARE ON BRIGHT. *AK

Jun 4, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION.

Jun 4, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION.

May 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE CAUSED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATED.

May 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE CAUSED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATED.

May 20, 1998 Electrical System

CHECK VEHICLE NO CRANK NO START, REPLACE SOLENOID ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND CLEAN SOLENOID.

May 20, 1998 Electrical System

CHECK VEHICLE NO CRANK NO START, REPLACE SOLENOID ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND CLEAN SOLENOID.

May 19, 1998 Power Train

WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE FOR A FEW SECONDS , THEN IT JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. MILEAGE IS 40,000.

May 19, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

May 19, 1998 Power Train

WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE FOR A FEW SECONDS , THEN IT JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. MILEAGE IS 40,000.

May 19, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED.

May 14, 1998 Air Bags

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

May 14, 1998 Air Bags

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

May 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

May 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

May 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

May 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Mar 31, 1998 Seats

PASSENGER'S POWERC SEAT MAKE NOISE.

Mar 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Mar 31, 1998 Structure

DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILS ON OCCASION.

Mar 31, 1998 Seats

PASSENGER'S POWERC SEAT MAKE NOISE.

Mar 31, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

Mar 31, 1998 Structure

DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILS ON OCCASION.

Feb 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING FOR ONE HOUR OR MORE WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN OFF FOR 10-15 SECONDS/EVERY 5 OR 10 MINUTES AND SOMETIMES WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED. SWITCH IS VERY WARM AND THERE IS A SMELL OF MELTING PLASTIC.

Feb 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

AFTER DRIVING FOR ONE HOUR OR MORE WITH HEADLIGHTS ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL TURN OFF FOR 10-15 SECONDS/EVERY 5 OR 10 MINUTES AND SOMETIMES WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED. SWITCH IS VERY WARM AND THERE IS A SMELL OF MELTING PLASTIC.

Feb 9, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE PLUG BLOCK TO BECOME PARTIALLY MELTED, RESULTIN GIN POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Feb 9, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE PLUG BLOCK TO BECOME PARTIALLY MELTED, RESULTIN GIN POOR VISIBILITY. *AK

Feb 2, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK SET FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM BENT.

Feb 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK DOOR FUEL LATCH FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.

Feb 2, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION LOCK SET FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Suspension

LOWER CONTROL ARM BENT.

Feb 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK DOOR FUEL LATCH FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.

Feb 2, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Feb 2, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Jan 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE.

Jan 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE.

Dec 30, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER PROBLEMS.

Dec 30, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PROBLEMS.

Dec 30, 1997 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER PROBLEMS.

Dec 30, 1997 Steering

STEERING WHEEL PROBLEMS.

Dec 23, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Dec 23, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Dec 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE GASKETS CAUSED COOLANT LOSS.

Dec 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE, A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE.

Dec 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN ENGINE GASKETS CAUSED COOLANT LOSS.

Dec 20, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE GASKET FAILURE, A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE.

Dec 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES, ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Dec 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES, ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Dec 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES, ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Dec 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES, ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Dec 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PISTONS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Dec 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PISTONS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR PROBLEMS.

Dec 2, 1997 Equipment

THE COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONER LOCKS UP.

Dec 2, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR PROBLEMS.

Dec 2, 1997 Equipment

THE COMPRESSOR ON THE AIR CONDITIONER LOCKS UP.

Nov 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS LOCK UP CAUSING OVERHEATING, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO ROTORS AND PADS.

Nov 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS LOCK UP CAUSING OVERHEATING, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO ROTORS AND PADS.

Nov 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL.

Nov 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE ENGAGING GEARS.

Nov 12, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL.

Nov 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE ENGAGING GEARS.

Nov 10, 1997 Power Train

ALUMINUM CLUTCH PISTONS WORK PROPERLY UNTIL WARMED UP, THEN CONSUMER EXPERIENCES HESITATION/SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALUMINUM PISTONS WITH STEEL PISTONS, CORRECTING THE FAILURE.

Nov 10, 1997 Power Train

ALUMINUM CLUTCH PISTONS WORK PROPERLY UNTIL WARMED UP, THEN CONSUMER EXPERIENCES HESITATION/SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED ALUMINUM PISTONS WITH STEEL PISTONS, CORRECTING THE FAILURE.

Nov 5, 1997 Exterior Lighting

EA96-019, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING A INCREASING RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Interior Lighting

EA96-019, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING A INCREASING RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL BLEW.

Nov 5, 1997 Exterior Lighting

EA96-019, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING A INCREASING RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Interior Lighting

EA96-019, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING A INCREASING RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 5, 1997 Power Train

TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL BLEW.

Oct 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3OMPH, DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF CAR, SWERVED TO KEEP FROM HITTING DEER . CAR WENT DOWN AN ENBANKMENT ABOUT 20 FEET DEEP, HIT A HUMP AND CAR WENT AIRBORNE, LANDED NOSE DOWN, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3OMPH, DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF CAR, SWERVED TO KEEP FROM HITTING DEER . CAR WENT DOWN AN ENBANKMENT ABOUT 20 FEET DEEP, HIT A HUMP AND CAR WENT AIRBORNE, LANDED NOSE DOWN, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 22, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF WINDSHIELD RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 22, 1997 Visibility

REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF WINDSHIELD RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 9, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 22, 1997 Electrical System

BAD/LOOSE CONNECTION IN STARTER WIRE PREVENTED STARTER FROM OPERATING, SOLENOID ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR REPLACED TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.MJS

Sep 22, 1997 Interior Lighting

INDICATOR BULB FOR THE (PRNDL) FAILED, THE DESIGN IS POOR RESULTING IN REMOVAL OF THE STEERING COLUMN IN ORDER TO REPLACE BULB.MJS

Sep 22, 1997 Electrical System

BAD/LOOSE CONNECTION IN STARTER WIRE PREVENTED STARTER FROM OPERATING, SOLENOID ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR REPLACED TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.MJS

Sep 22, 1997 Interior Lighting

INDICATOR BULB FOR THE (PRNDL) FAILED, THE DESIGN IS POOR RESULTING IN REMOVAL OF THE STEERING COLUMN IN ORDER TO REPLACE BULB.MJS

Sep 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE.

Sep 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. (PAM DAVIS/CLAIM SPECIALIST FOR STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY) (AGENT FOR CONSUMER)

Sep 3, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE.

Sep 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. (PAM DAVIS/CLAIM SPECIALIST FOR STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY) (AGENT FOR CONSUMER)

Jul 31, 1997 Power Train

WHEN SPEED CONTROL DEVICE WITHIN TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROERLY AS DESIGNED, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT, BUT DOWNSHIFTS INTO LOWER GEAR. *AK

Jul 31, 1997 Power Train

WHEN SPEED CONTROL DEVICE WITHIN TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROERLY AS DESIGNED, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT, BUT DOWNSHIFTS INTO LOWER GEAR. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES DUE TO THE TYPE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL INSTALLED, THE PISTON IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS CRACKED , CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER AWEAR OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 29, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES DUE TO THE TYPE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL INSTALLED, THE PISTON IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS CRACKED , CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER AWEAR OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 23, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 23, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jul 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS; THE BRAKES WARPED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3,000 MILES OR THE VEHICLE IS UNSTOPABLE. THERE IS 46,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP EVERY 3000-3500 MILES AND THE DEALER REPLACES THE ROTOR...

Jul 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS; THE BRAKES WARPED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3,000 MILES OR THE VEHICLE IS UNSTOPABLE. THERE IS 46,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP EVERY 3000-3500 MILES AND THE DEALER REPLACES THE ROTOR...

Jul 2, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE, IT WOULD EITHER STALL OR DIE OUT FOR NO REASON; WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY; WHEN DRIVING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME WHEN STALLED LAST TIME. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE'S STALLING WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL PUM...

Jul 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE, IT WOULD EITHER STALL OR DIE OUT FOR NO REASON; WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY; WHEN DRIVING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME WHEN STALLED LAST TIME. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE'S STALLING WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL PUM...

Jul 2, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE, IT WOULD EITHER STALL OR DIE OUT FOR NO REASON; WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY; WHEN DRIVING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME WHEN STALLED LAST TIME. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE'S STALLING WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL PUM...

Jul 2, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE, IT WOULD EITHER STALL OR DIE OUT FOR NO REASON; WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY; WHEN DRIVING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME WHEN STALLED LAST TIME. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE'S STALLING WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL PUM...

Jul 2, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE, IT WOULD EITHER STALL OR DIE OUT FOR NO REASON; WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY; WHEN DRIVING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME WHEN STALLED LAST TIME. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE'S STALLING WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL PUM...

Jul 2, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE, IT WOULD EITHER STALL OR DIE OUT FOR NO REASON; WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY; WHEN DRIVING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME WHEN STALLED LAST TIME. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE'S STALLING WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL PUM...

Jul 2, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE, IT WOULD EITHER STALL OR DIE OUT FOR NO REASON; WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY; WHEN DRIVING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME WHEN STALLED LAST TIME. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE'S STALLING WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL PUM...

Jul 2, 1997 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE, IT WOULD EITHER STALL OR DIE OUT FOR NO REASON; WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY; WHEN DRIVING OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED HOME WHEN STALLED LAST TIME. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK THE CAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE'S STALLING WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL PUM...

Jun 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ON IT DOES NOT MAINTAIN THE DESIRED SET SPEED BY THE DRIVER. CONSUMER MADE A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED . THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE CAR BACK IN 1995, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 24, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN SPEED CONTROL IS ON IT DOES NOT MAINTAIN THE DESIRED SET SPEED BY THE DRIVER. CONSUMER MADE A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHEN CAR WAS PURCHASED . THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE CAR BACK IN 1995, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS; ALSO TRANSMISSION ROPS OUT OF GEAR. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Power Train

OWNER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS; ALSO TRANSMISSION ROPS OUT OF GEAR. *AK

Jun 20, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP FAILED FOUR TIMES.

Jun 20, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP FAILED FOUR TIMES.

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FLEX PLATE STARTER FALLING DOWN.

May 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FLEX PLATE STARTER FALLING DOWN.

May 16, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK GAUGE GIVES FALSE READINGS.

May 16, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK GAUGE GIVES FALSE READINGS.

Apr 25, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING FROZE DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO STEERING SYSTEM, HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 25, 1997 Steering

RACK AND PINION STEERING FROZE DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO STEERING SYSTEM, HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 5MPH HIT ROAD BARRIER UNDER ICY CONDITIONS, PASSENGER'S ACTIVE SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RETRACT, PASSENGER WENT OVER AIRBAG, HITTING WINDSHIELD, DRIVER'S AIBAG ONLY RUPTURED, NOT FULLY DEPLOYING. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 5MPH HIT ROAD BARRIER UNDER ICY CONDITIONS, PASSENGER'S ACTIVE SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RETRACT, PASSENGER WENT OVER AIRBAG, HITTING WINDSHIELD, DRIVER'S AIBAG ONLY RUPTURED, NOT FULLY DEPLOYING. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 5MPH HIT ROAD BARRIER UNDER ICY CONDITIONS, PASSENGER'S ACTIVE SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RETRACT, PASSENGER WENT OVER AIRBAG, HITTING WINDSHIELD, DRIVER'S AIBAG ONLY RUPTURED, NOT FULLY DEPLOYING. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 5MPH HIT ROAD BARRIER UNDER ICY CONDITIONS, PASSENGER'S ACTIVE SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RETRACT, PASSENGER WENT OVER AIRBAG, HITTING WINDSHIELD, DRIVER'S AIBAG ONLY RUPTURED, NOT FULLY DEPLOYING. *AK

Feb 13, 1997 Seats Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN DRIVER'S POWER SEAT MOTOR, CAUSING FIRE.

Feb 13, 1997 Seats Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN DRIVER'S POWER SEAT MOTOR, CAUSING FIRE.

Jan 6, 1997 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD CAUSES GLARE.

Jan 6, 1997 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD CAUSES GLARE.

Dec 30, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S HEADREST GUIDE HEADS FAILED, PREVENTING HEADREST FROM BEING ADJUSTED.

Dec 30, 1996 Seats

DRIVER'S HEADREST GUIDE HEADS FAILED, PREVENTING HEADREST FROM BEING ADJUSTED.

Dec 13, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHILE SITTING AT STOP SIGN, UPON PRESSING ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE HESITATED, THEN LURCHED FORWARD. TRANSMISSION SHOP INDICATES DEFECT IN TRANSMISSION PISTONS, MFR WON'T ASSIST, NOT FIXED. *AK

Dec 13, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHILE SITTING AT STOP SIGN, UPON PRESSING ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE HESITATED, THEN LURCHED FORWARD. TRANSMISSION SHOP INDICATES DEFECT IN TRANSMISSION PISTONS, MFR WON'T ASSIST, NOT FIXED. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ALONG AND TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE DRIVER HAS TO PUMP THE BRAKES HARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ALONG AND TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE DRIVER HAS TO PUMP THE BRAKES HARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN/CAR STALLED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN/CAR STALLED . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Steering

PURCHASED CAR USED, WHEN DRIVING AND STOPPING THE STEERING VIBRATES . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Steering

PURCHASED CAR USED, WHEN DRIVING AND STOPPING THE STEERING VIBRATES . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Jul 23, 1996 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL TAKE ITSELF OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO NEUTRAL. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL TAKE ITSELF OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO NEUTRAL. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL TAKE ITSELF OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO NEUTRAL. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Power Train

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL TAKE ITSELF OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO NEUTRAL. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FLASH ON/OFF, POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Electrical System

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SYSTEM REPAIRED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD

Jun 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO FLASH ON/OFF, POOR VISIBILITY. *SD

Jun 12, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. *AK

Jun 12, 1996 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION WILL NOT ENGAGE UPON STARTING. DUE TO SYSTEM FALLING APART. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

IGNITION WILL NOT ENGAGE UPON STARTING. DUE TO SYSTEM FALLING APART. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE LINKAGE BROKE TO THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND LOSS OF FUEL AND COULD NOT DRIVE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE LINKAGE BROKE TO THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND LOSS OF FUEL AND COULD NOT DRIVE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE LINKAGE BROKE TO THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND LOSS OF FUEL AND COULD NOT DRIVE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. *SD

Mar 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE LINKAGE BROKE TO THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND LOSS OF FUEL AND COULD NOT DRIVE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE LINKAGE BROKE TO THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND LOSS OF FUEL AND COULD NOT DRIVE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CABLE LINKAGE BROKE TO THE PEDAL, CAUSING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND LOSS OF FUEL AND COULD NOT DRIVE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. *SD

Dec 13, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN IN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN IN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN IN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN IN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND HITTING BUMP AT SAME TIME, PEDAL COMES UP IN AIR; PEDAL HARD CAUSING NO BRAKES. TT

Nov 1, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND HITTING BUMP AT SAME TIME, PEDAL COMES UP IN AIR; PEDAL HARD CAUSING NO BRAKES. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 40MPH, 3:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, PASSENGERS AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 40MPH, 3:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVERS AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 40MPH, 3:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, PASSENGERS AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Oct 24, 1995 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 40MPH, 3:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVERS AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. TT

Oct 11, 1995 Visibility

PASSENGER WINDOW NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. *DSH

Oct 11, 1995 Visibility

PASSENGER WINDOW NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY. *DSH

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

Jun 20, 1995 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Jun 20, 1995 Power Train Crash

THE VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

May 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVELY HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED FOLLOWING A COLD START; RESULTS IN VEHICLE LURCHING FORWARD/REARWARD FOLLOWING A STOP; EXCESSIVE SPEED. TT

May 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVELY HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED FOLLOWING A COLD START; RESULTS IN VEHICLE LURCHING FORWARD/REARWARD FOLLOWING A STOP; EXCESSIVE SPEED. TT

May 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVELY HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED FOLLOWING A COLD START; RESULTS IN VEHICLE LURCHING FORWARD/REARWARD FOLLOWING A STOP; EXCESSIVE SPEED. TT

May 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVELY HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED FOLLOWING A COLD START; RESULTS IN VEHICLE LURCHING FORWARD/REARWARD FOLLOWING A STOP; EXCESSIVE SPEED. TT

May 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN A VEHICLE WITH ABS THE VEHICLE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT

May 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

IN A VEHICLE WITH ABS THE VEHICLE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WAS PARKING DRIVEWAY CONSUMER WENT TO START CAR IT ACCELERATE AND HIT HOUSE. TT

Apr 25, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WAS PARKING DRIVEWAY CONSUMER WENT TO START CAR IT ACCELERATE AND HIT HOUSE. TT

Apr 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. TT

Apr 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, GASOLINE SLUSHES AROUND IN TANK, DEALER'S AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT SAY MFG HAS NO CORRECTION FOR THIS PROBLEM YET. TT

Mar 29, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING, GASOLINE SLUSHES AROUND IN TANK, DEALER'S AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT SAY MFG HAS NO CORRECTION FOR THIS PROBLEM YET. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, FRONT PASSENGERS SEATBELT DISENGAGED AND THE DOOR OPENED AND PASSENGER WAS EJECTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT, FRONT PASSENGERS SEATBELT DISENGAGED AND THE DOOR OPENED AND PASSENGER WAS EJECTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

WHEN REAR DEFROSTER MELTS ICE, ICE SLIDES DOWN IN FRONT OF THIRD BRAKE LIGHT COVERING LIGHT. TT

Jan 20, 1995 Exterior Lighting

WHEN REAR DEFROSTER MELTS ICE, ICE SLIDES DOWN IN FRONT OF THIRD BRAKE LIGHT COVERING LIGHT. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Wheels

PURCHASED NEW CAR, WAS DRIVING TO WORK, STOPPPED AT LIGHT AND THE FRONT LEFT DRIVE SIDE WHEELL FELL OFF. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD FAILURE. *AK

Jan 9, 1995 Wheels

PURCHASED NEW CAR, WAS DRIVING TO WORK, STOPPPED AT LIGHT AND THE FRONT LEFT DRIVE SIDE WHEELL FELL OFF. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Steering

TIE ROD FAILURE. *AK

Jan 2, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK

Jan 2, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK