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Oct 6, 2015 Structure 103,219 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED SEVERELY WITH EXTREME HESITATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO STATED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRANS...

Oct 6, 2015 Power Train 103,219 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED SEVERELY WITH EXTREME HESITATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO STATED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRANS...

Oct 6, 2015 Structure 103,219 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED SEVERELY WITH EXTREME HESITATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO STATED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRANS...

Oct 6, 2015 Power Train 103,219 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED SEVERELY WITH EXTREME HESITATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO STATED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRANS...

Jun 24, 2013 Engine 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Engine 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000. *TR

Jun 7, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 87,000 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL ESPECIALLY ON HOT DAYS AND THERE SEEMS TO BE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE GAS TANK. I HAVE SCOURED THE VEHICLE FOR LEAKS AND CAN NOT FIND ANY. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH RUBBER HOSES FROM THE FILLER NECK TO THE TANK AND EVEN DROPPED THE TANK BUT DIDN'T FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF A LEA...

Jun 7, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 87,000 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL ESPECIALLY ON HOT DAYS AND THERE SEEMS TO BE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE GAS TANK. I HAVE SCOURED THE VEHICLE FOR LEAKS AND CAN NOT FIND ANY. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH RUBBER HOSES FROM THE FILLER NECK TO THE TANK AND EVEN DROPPED THE TANK BUT DIDN'T FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF A LEA...

May 17, 2010 Structure 103,325 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A RIGHT TURN AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHING HAD BROKEN DUE TO CORROSION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAIN...

May 17, 2010 Structure 103,325 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A RIGHT TURN AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHING HAD BROKEN DUE TO CORROSION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAIN...

Apr 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WHEN DRIVING IN WARM TO HOT TEMPERATURES. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE SHUT OFF AND COOLED OFF BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FU...

Apr 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WHEN DRIVING IN WARM TO HOT TEMPERATURES. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE SHUT OFF AND COOLED OFF BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FU...

Mar 20, 2010 Suspension

WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND HEARD A LOUD SCREECH, SINCE I WAS JUST DOWN THE STREET FROM MY HOME I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE TIRE BLEW. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SLASHED FROM THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING BREAKING. NEW COIL SPRING STRUT SHOCK AND AXLE. *TR

Mar 20, 2010 Suspension

WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND HEARD A LOUD SCREECH, SINCE I WAS JUST DOWN THE STREET FROM MY HOME I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE TIRE BLEW. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SLASHED FROM THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING BREAKING. NEW COIL SPRING STRUT SHOCK AND AXLE. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Power Train 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Tires 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Power Train 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Tires 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Mar 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 131,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID IT HAD ALL NEW BRAKES, SPRINGS, FILTERS, SENSORS, RADIATOR, ETC. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC LAST WEEK (FRIDAY), HE SAID THERE IS A NUMBER OF ILLEGAL THINGS ON IT AND IT NEEDS 1500$ WORTH OF WORK TO MAKE IT SAFE. HE SAID IT WAS A LEM...

Jun 17, 2009 Tires 126,500 mi

FUTURA 875 TIRES MADE BY BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE WITH TREAD SEPARATION ON ALL 4 TIRES. THESE TIRES SEEM NEVER TO HAVE EXISTED. THEY ARE NOT FUTURA 775 TIRES THEY ARE FUTURA 875 TIRES. THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED JULY 2001 AT A TIME WHEN DANGEROUS TIRES WERE IN THE NEWS FOR ROLL OVER ACCIDENT'S KILLING...

Jun 17, 2009 Tires 126,500 mi

FUTURA 875 TIRES MADE BY BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE WITH TREAD SEPARATION ON ALL 4 TIRES. THESE TIRES SEEM NEVER TO HAVE EXISTED. THEY ARE NOT FUTURA 775 TIRES THEY ARE FUTURA 875 TIRES. THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED JULY 2001 AT A TIME WHEN DANGEROUS TIRES WERE IN THE NEWS FOR ROLL OVER ACCIDENT'S KILLING...

Sep 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE RADIATOR FAN SHUTS OFF AND DOES NOT COME BACK ON. AS A RESULT, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE VEHICLE INCREASES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND GAVE THE CONTACT THE RUNAROUND. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THREE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01...

Sep 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE RADIATOR FAN SHUTS OFF AND DOES NOT COME BACK ON. AS A RESULT, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE VEHICLE INCREASES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND GAVE THE CONTACT THE RUNAROUND. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THREE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01...

Mar 6, 2008 Tires

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST DRIVEN ALL OVER THE STATE WITH HER STUDENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT. SHE WAS GOING TO TEACH FOR THE DAY WHEN SHE HAD TIRE FAILURE. SHE HAD JUST LEFT FROM HER APARTMENT GOING 10 MPH AND ABOUT ONE MILE FROM HER PLACE. THE COIL SPRING BROKE JABBING INTO HER TIRE AND CAUSING A BLOW OUT....

Mar 6, 2008 Suspension

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST DRIVEN ALL OVER THE STATE WITH HER STUDENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT. SHE WAS GOING TO TEACH FOR THE DAY WHEN SHE HAD TIRE FAILURE. SHE HAD JUST LEFT FROM HER APARTMENT GOING 10 MPH AND ABOUT ONE MILE FROM HER PLACE. THE COIL SPRING BROKE JABBING INTO HER TIRE AND CAUSING A BLOW OUT....

Mar 6, 2008 Tires

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST DRIVEN ALL OVER THE STATE WITH HER STUDENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT. SHE WAS GOING TO TEACH FOR THE DAY WHEN SHE HAD TIRE FAILURE. SHE HAD JUST LEFT FROM HER APARTMENT GOING 10 MPH AND ABOUT ONE MILE FROM HER PLACE. THE COIL SPRING BROKE JABBING INTO HER TIRE AND CAUSING A BLOW OUT....

Mar 6, 2008 Suspension

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST DRIVEN ALL OVER THE STATE WITH HER STUDENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT. SHE WAS GOING TO TEACH FOR THE DAY WHEN SHE HAD TIRE FAILURE. SHE HAD JUST LEFT FROM HER APARTMENT GOING 10 MPH AND ABOUT ONE MILE FROM HER PLACE. THE COIL SPRING BROKE JABBING INTO HER TIRE AND CAUSING A BLOW OUT....

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS ON A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE FOR RECALL PROBLEMS BEFORE A RECALL WAS RECEIVED AND WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST. *KB THE HEAD GASKETS, TIMING COVER GASKETS AND OIL PAN WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. *JB

Mar 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS ON A 1995 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE FOR RECALL PROBLEMS BEFORE A RECALL WAS RECEIVED AND WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST. *KB THE HEAD GASKETS, TIMING COVER GASKETS AND OIL PAN WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING. *JB

Jun 30, 2007 Tires

UPON COMPLETING A TIRE CHECK OF MY VEHICLE, I NOTICED THE SIDEWALL OF MY GENERAL TIRE AMERI -G4S IS BULDGING OUT (ABOUT THE SIZE OF A GOLF BALL HEMISPHERE) AND THE RUBBER IS STARTING TO SEPARATE. *TR

Jun 30, 2007 Tires

UPON COMPLETING A TIRE CHECK OF MY VEHICLE, I NOTICED THE SIDEWALL OF MY GENERAL TIRE AMERI -G4S IS BULDGING OUT (ABOUT THE SIZE OF A GOLF BALL HEMISPHERE) AND THE RUBBER IS STARTING TO SEPARATE. *TR

Jan 4, 2007 Suspension

WHEN I TOOK MY 1995 MERCURY SABLE TO A MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, HE NOTIFIED ME THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. HE SHOWED IT TO ME AND I SAW IT FOR MYSELF. FURTHERMORE, ONE SPRING HAD WORN A VISIBLE GROOVE IN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MY CAR FURTHER AND IT MUST BE REPAI...

Jan 4, 2007 Suspension

WHEN I TOOK MY 1995 MERCURY SABLE TO A MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, HE NOTIFIED ME THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. HE SHOWED IT TO ME AND I SAW IT FOR MYSELF. FURTHERMORE, ONE SPRING HAD WORN A VISIBLE GROOVE IN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MY CAR FURTHER AND IT MUST BE REPAI...

Jul 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,560 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL THE VEHICLE STALLS TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE RUNS FINE AFTER IT IS RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP AND TWO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS NOTHING ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PRIOR TO EACH INC...

Jul 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,560 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL THE VEHICLE STALLS TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE RUNS FINE AFTER IT IS RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP AND TWO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS NOTHING ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PRIOR TO EACH INC...

Jul 31, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,560 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL THE VEHICLE STALLS TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE RUNS FINE AFTER IT IS RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP AND TWO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS NOTHING ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PRIOR TO EACH INC...

Jul 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,560 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL THE VEHICLE STALLS TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE RUNS FINE AFTER IT IS RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP AND TWO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS NOTHING ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PRIOR TO EACH INC...

May 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 52,000 mi

COMMENTS: I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY SABLE WITH 52,000 MILES ON IT. SOME YEARS AGO, FORD ISSUED A LETTER SAYING IT WOULD MAKE REPAIRS IF THE HEAD GASKET PREMATURELY BLEW ON THIS CAR AT UNDER 60,000 MILES OR WITHIN 5 YEARS. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, WITH NO WARNING, MY SABLE BLEW ITS HEAD GASKET IN MY GARAG...

May 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 52,000 mi

COMMENTS: I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY SABLE WITH 52,000 MILES ON IT. SOME YEARS AGO, FORD ISSUED A LETTER SAYING IT WOULD MAKE REPAIRS IF THE HEAD GASKET PREMATURELY BLEW ON THIS CAR AT UNDER 60,000 MILES OR WITHIN 5 YEARS. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, WITH NO WARNING, MY SABLE BLEW ITS HEAD GASKET IN MY GARAG...

May 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR UAED DROVE OFF THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE HOOD, I ALSO GETTING A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT, THE CAR HAS NO SAFETY FUTURE IN IT ,IF I WAS IN THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND THIS CAR STARTED TO STOP, I WILL BE IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT, FORD NEED TO RECALL TH...

May 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR UAED DROVE OFF THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE HOOD, I ALSO GETTING A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT, THE CAR HAS NO SAFETY FUTURE IN IT ,IF I WAS IN THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AND THIS CAR STARTED TO STOP, I WILL BE IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT, FORD NEED TO RECALL TH...

Mar 24, 2006 Structure 92,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE SUB FRAME ON BOTH SIDES DISINTEGRATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED.

Mar 24, 2006 Structure 92,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE SUB FRAME ON BOTH SIDES DISINTEGRATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED.

Dec 23, 2005 Structure 83,090 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL O CAMPAIGN 98V323000 CONCERNING THE STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS. HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Dec 23, 2005 Structure 83,090 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL O CAMPAIGN 98V323000 CONCERNING THE STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS. HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,300 mi

MOTOR REPLACED ON MY CAR , A 95 MERCURY SABLE, REPLACED AT 85,000 MILES AND JUST BLEW AGAIN I NOW HAVE 123,00 ON THE CAR AND JUST WANT TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR YOU CHANGING MY MIND ON FUTURE PURCHASES OF FORD PRODUCTS. I WORK FOR A TEER 2 SUPPLIER OF COLOR CONC. TO GM AND HAVE ALWAYS PURCHASED FO...

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,300 mi

MOTOR REPLACED ON MY CAR , A 95 MERCURY SABLE, REPLACED AT 85,000 MILES AND JUST BLEW AGAIN I NOW HAVE 123,00 ON THE CAR AND JUST WANT TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR YOU CHANGING MY MIND ON FUTURE PURCHASES OF FORD PRODUCTS. I WORK FOR A TEER 2 SUPPLIER OF COLOR CONC. TO GM AND HAVE ALWAYS PURCHASED FO...

Jul 12, 2005 Structure 87,791 mi

RE: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 98V323000* HELLO, FOMOCO LOCAL DEALER & CORPORATE CUSTOMER RELATIONS INSIST THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL AS NOTED ABOVE. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS AND VISITS IN THE LAST MONTH, I CALL CORPORATE. THERE TOO THEY INSISTED THERE WAS NO SUCH THING. I CALLED A SECOND ...

Jul 12, 2005 Structure 87,791 mi

RE: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 98V323000* HELLO, FOMOCO LOCAL DEALER & CORPORATE CUSTOMER RELATIONS INSIST THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL AS NOTED ABOVE. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS AND VISITS IN THE LAST MONTH, I CALL CORPORATE. THERE TOO THEY INSISTED THERE WAS NO SUCH THING. I CALLED A SECOND ...

Apr 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,682 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TO FIND THE FIRE HAD COMPLETELY GONE OUT. **JB

Apr 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,682 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TO FIND THE FIRE HAD COMPLETELY GONE OUT. **JB

Mar 31, 2005 Suspension

MY 1995 MERC . SABLE .2 MONTHS AGO MY RIGHT FROM SPRING BROKE AND WENT THROUGH MY TIRE I WAS ABLE TO CONTROLE IT TILL WE STOPED BUT THE CAR WAS SO BAD IT NEEDED A TOW AND $375.00 TO FIX IT.I WAS TOLD IT WAS A DEFECTIVE SPRING AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED.AND THEY HAVE FIXED A LOT OF CARS LIKE MINE ...

Mar 31, 2005 Suspension

MY 1995 MERC . SABLE .2 MONTHS AGO MY RIGHT FROM SPRING BROKE AND WENT THROUGH MY TIRE I WAS ABLE TO CONTROLE IT TILL WE STOPED BUT THE CAR WAS SO BAD IT NEEDED A TOW AND $375.00 TO FIX IT.I WAS TOLD IT WAS A DEFECTIVE SPRING AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED.AND THEY HAVE FIXED A LOT OF CARS LIKE MINE ...

Dec 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL CAMPAIGN; 97V019000 CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO CIRCUIT BREAKER. AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE SIGNALS WERE NOT WORKING. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER DISCO...

Dec 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL CAMPAIGN; 97V019000 CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO CIRCUIT BREAKER. AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE SIGNALS WERE NOT WORKING. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER DISCO...

Oct 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,545 mi

SEVERAL UNEXPECTED EXPERIENCES WITH COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. *BF RECALL NUMBERS; 97V019000, 01V390000, & 01I011000. *SC

Oct 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,545 mi

SEVERAL UNEXPECTED EXPERIENCES WITH COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. *BF RECALL NUMBERS; 97V019000, 01V390000, & 01I011000. *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Aug 31, 2004 Suspension

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVE WHEN GOT IN TO DRIVE WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD SHEARED OFF AND WAS LAYING RIGHT BY VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND BOTH SIDES TO BE BROKEN. CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN ROUGH AND WAS STILL IN GOOD CONDITION OTHERWISE. NOTHING HAS...

Aug 31, 2004 Suspension

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVE WHEN GOT IN TO DRIVE WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER INSPECTION WE FOUND THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD SHEARED OFF AND WAS LAYING RIGHT BY VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND BOTH SIDES TO BE BROKEN. CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN ROUGH AND WAS STILL IN GOOD CONDITION OTHERWISE. NOTHING HAS...

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Jul 1, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING SHEARED OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PASSENGER SI...

Jul 1, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD CLANKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING SHEARED OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PASSENGER SI...

Mar 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE FAN MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM *MR

Mar 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE FAN MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM *MR

Feb 11, 2004 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING DRIVER SMELLED BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER STATED THAT WIRE MELTED, CAUSING THE BURNING SMELL. *AK

Feb 11, 2004 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING DRIVER SMELLED BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER STATED THAT WIRE MELTED, CAUSING THE BURNING SMELL. *AK

Jan 12, 2004 Suspension 133,195 mi

WHEN BEGINNING TO BACK CAR OUT OF GARAGE, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED. LEFT FENDER SAGGED NOTICEABLY AND PIECE OF SPRING WAS FOUND ON FLOOR OF GARAGE UNDER CAR. AFTER HAVING CAR TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, INVESTIGATION SHOWED RIGHT SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING TO ALSO BE BROKEN, BUT STILL IN PLACE...

Jan 12, 2004 Suspension 133,195 mi

WHEN BEGINNING TO BACK CAR OUT OF GARAGE, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED. LEFT FENDER SAGGED NOTICEABLY AND PIECE OF SPRING WAS FOUND ON FLOOR OF GARAGE UNDER CAR. AFTER HAVING CAR TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, INVESTIGATION SHOWED RIGHT SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING TO ALSO BE BROKEN, BUT STILL IN PLACE...

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE . CONSUMER HAD THIS VEHICLE CHECKED OUT AND HE WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS LEAKING COOLANT. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE . CONSUMER HAD THIS VEHICLE CHECKED OUT AND HE WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS LEAKING COOLANT. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK

Jan 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. NEEDLE JUMPED BACK AND FORTH, AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. MANUFACTURER NOR DEALER WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. NEEDLE JUMPED BACK AND F...

Dec 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. NEEDLE JUMPED BACK AND FORTH, AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. MANUFACTURER NOR DEALER WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. NEEDLE JUMPED BACK AND F...

Dec 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER JUMPS BY 10-15 MPH WHEN SPEEDS ARE ABOVE 40 MPH. AT LOWER SPEEDS IT ALSO SHAKES BY 5 MPH OR SO. THIS HAS TO BE A FLAW IN THE 1995 MERCURY SABLE BECAUSE I SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER MUST BE HELD RESONSIBLE FOR IT'S REPAIR. IT IS A CRONIC PRO...

Dec 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER JUMPS BY 10-15 MPH WHEN SPEEDS ARE ABOVE 40 MPH. AT LOWER SPEEDS IT ALSO SHAKES BY 5 MPH OR SO. THIS HAS TO BE A FLAW IN THE 1995 MERCURY SABLE BECAUSE I SEE HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER MUST BE HELD RESONSIBLE FOR IT'S REPAIR. IT IS A CRONIC PRO...

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56 mi

CAR STALLS IN WARM WEATHER. ON ONE OF MANY STALLED OCCASIONS I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN THE CAR LUNGED AS IF IT WERE MOVING BUT STALLED AND A MAN IN A TRUCK BEHIND ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES BUT A WOMAN BEHIND HIM SLAMMED INTO HIS TRUCK. THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR...

Sep 17, 2003 Equipment 56 mi

CAR STALLS IN WARM WEATHER. ON ONE OF MANY STALLED OCCASIONS I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN THE CAR LUNGED AS IF IT WERE MOVING BUT STALLED AND A MAN IN A TRUCK BEHIND ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES BUT A WOMAN BEHIND HIM SLAMMED INTO HIS TRUCK. THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR...

Sep 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 56 mi

CAR STALLS IN WARM WEATHER. ON ONE OF MANY STALLED OCCASIONS I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN THE CAR LUNGED AS IF IT WERE MOVING BUT STALLED AND A MAN IN A TRUCK BEHIND ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES BUT A WOMAN BEHIND HIM SLAMMED INTO HIS TRUCK. THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR...

Sep 17, 2003 Electrical System 56 mi

CAR STALLS IN WARM WEATHER. ON ONE OF MANY STALLED OCCASIONS I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN THE CAR LUNGED AS IF IT WERE MOVING BUT STALLED AND A MAN IN A TRUCK BEHIND ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES BUT A WOMAN BEHIND HIM SLAMMED INTO HIS TRUCK. THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR...

Sep 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 56 mi

CAR STALLS IN WARM WEATHER. ON ONE OF MANY STALLED OCCASIONS I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN THE CAR LUNGED AS IF IT WERE MOVING BUT STALLED AND A MAN IN A TRUCK BEHIND ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES BUT A WOMAN BEHIND HIM SLAMMED INTO HIS TRUCK. THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR...

Sep 17, 2003 Equipment 56 mi

CAR STALLS IN WARM WEATHER. ON ONE OF MANY STALLED OCCASIONS I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN THE CAR LUNGED AS IF IT WERE MOVING BUT STALLED AND A MAN IN A TRUCK BEHIND ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES BUT A WOMAN BEHIND HIM SLAMMED INTO HIS TRUCK. THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR...

Sep 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 56 mi

CAR STALLS IN WARM WEATHER. ON ONE OF MANY STALLED OCCASIONS I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN THE CAR LUNGED AS IF IT WERE MOVING BUT STALLED AND A MAN IN A TRUCK BEHIND ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES BUT A WOMAN BEHIND HIM SLAMMED INTO HIS TRUCK. THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR...

Sep 17, 2003 Electrical System 56 mi

CAR STALLS IN WARM WEATHER. ON ONE OF MANY STALLED OCCASIONS I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN THE CAR LUNGED AS IF IT WERE MOVING BUT STALLED AND A MAN IN A TRUCK BEHIND ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES BUT A WOMAN BEHIND HIM SLAMMED INTO HIS TRUCK. THEY HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY CAR...

Sep 2, 2003 Structure 83,750 mi

CONSUMER HEARD CRACKING COMING FROM FLOORBOARD WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME IS CORRODING. RELATED TO RECALL 98V323000; BUT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND CONSUMER DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *P...

Sep 2, 2003 Structure 83,750 mi

CONSUMER HEARD CRACKING COMING FROM FLOORBOARD WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME IS CORRODING. RELATED TO RECALL 98V323000; BUT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND CONSUMER DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *P...

Aug 15, 2003 Suspension 28,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE SLOWLY ABOUT 50 FEET, HE DISCOVERED THE TWO FRONT COILS SPRINGS WERE BROKE AND THE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE COIL SPRINGS BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. *AK *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Suspension 28,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE SLOWLY ABOUT 50 FEET, HE DISCOVERED THE TWO FRONT COILS SPRINGS WERE BROKE AND THE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE COIL SPRINGS BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. *AK *JB

Aug 6, 2003 Structure

SUBFRAME HAS FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE ENGINE TO DROP. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Structure

SUBFRAME HAS FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE ENGINE TO DROP. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

1995 MERCURY SABLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. *MR THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, RUN ROUGH, STALL, AND RESTART IMMEDIATELY, THE A/C HAD BLOWN WARM AIR, THE REMOTE FUEL DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE HEADGASKET ,...

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

1995 MERCURY SABLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. *MR THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, RUN ROUGH, STALL, AND RESTART IMMEDIATELY, THE A/C HAD BLOWN WARM AIR, THE REMOTE FUEL DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE HEADGASKET ,...

Jul 10, 2003 Equipment

1995 MERCURY SABLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. *MR THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, RUN ROUGH, STALL, AND RESTART IMMEDIATELY, THE A/C HAD BLOWN WARM AIR, THE REMOTE FUEL DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE HEADGASKET ,...

Jul 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

1995 MERCURY SABLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. *MR THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, RUN ROUGH, STALL, AND RESTART IMMEDIATELY, THE A/C HAD BLOWN WARM AIR, THE REMOTE FUEL DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE HEADGASKET ,...

Jul 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

1995 MERCURY SABLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. *MR THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, RUN ROUGH, STALL, AND RESTART IMMEDIATELY, THE A/C HAD BLOWN WARM AIR, THE REMOTE FUEL DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE HEADGASKET ,...

Jul 10, 2003 Electrical System

1995 MERCURY SABLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. *MR THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, RUN ROUGH, STALL, AND RESTART IMMEDIATELY, THE A/C HAD BLOWN WARM AIR, THE REMOTE FUEL DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE HEADGASKET ,...

Jul 10, 2003 Equipment

1995 MERCURY SABLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. *MR THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, RUN ROUGH, STALL, AND RESTART IMMEDIATELY, THE A/C HAD BLOWN WARM AIR, THE REMOTE FUEL DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE HEADGASKET ,...

Jul 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

1995 MERCURY SABLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. *MR THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE, RUN ROUGH, STALL, AND RESTART IMMEDIATELY, THE A/C HAD BLOWN WARM AIR, THE REMOTE FUEL DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AND THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE HEADGASKET ,...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 52,000 mi

IN JULY '1996, PURCHASED A BRAND NEW MERCURY SABLE WAGON FROM RISING SUN, MD DEALER. THE CAR HAD ONLY ACCRUED 52,000 MILES IN 2000 AT WHICH POINT THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FIRST MANIFESTED WITH PROGRESSIVELY ROUGHER DISENGAGE UPON BRAKING FOR GRADUAL LURCHING STOP. TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD/LINCOLN/ME...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 52,000 mi

IN JULY '1996, PURCHASED A BRAND NEW MERCURY SABLE WAGON FROM RISING SUN, MD DEALER. THE CAR HAD ONLY ACCRUED 52,000 MILES IN 2000 AT WHICH POINT THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FIRST MANIFESTED WITH PROGRESSIVELY ROUGHER DISENGAGE UPON BRAKING FOR GRADUAL LURCHING STOP. TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD/LINCOLN/ME...

Jun 8, 2003 Equipment

THE SMELL WHILE USING THE HEATER OR THE AIR CONDITIONER IS SO HORRIBLE IT'S ALMOST A HEALTH HAZARD TO USE IT. THE HEATER IS SO HOT IT DRIED OUT OUR EYES AND NOSES WITH EVEN A SHORT TRIP IN THE CAR. THE AIR CONDITIONING WORKED GREAT AND FELT WONDERFUL BUT THE SMELL WAS UNBEARABLE. LINCOLN MERCURY...

Jun 8, 2003 Equipment

THE SMELL WHILE USING THE HEATER OR THE AIR CONDITIONER IS SO HORRIBLE IT'S ALMOST A HEALTH HAZARD TO USE IT. THE HEATER IS SO HOT IT DRIED OUT OUR EYES AND NOSES WITH EVEN A SHORT TRIP IN THE CAR. THE AIR CONDITIONING WORKED GREAT AND FELT WONDERFUL BUT THE SMELL WAS UNBEARABLE. LINCOLN MERCURY...

Jun 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AND CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR *PH

Jun 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AND CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR *PH

Jun 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AND CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR *PH

Jun 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE AND CRUISE CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR *PH

Apr 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

AT ABOUT 6000 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME UNSTEADY. AT 23,500 MILES THE NEEDLE STATED TO WAVE AND BOUNCE CONSISTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY DID NOTHING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CRUISE E CONTROL BECAME ERRATIC AS WELL. *MR *SCC *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

AT ABOUT 6000 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME UNSTEADY. AT 23,500 MILES THE NEEDLE STATED TO WAVE AND BOUNCE CONSISTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY DID NOTHING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CRUISE E CONTROL BECAME ERRATIC AS WELL. *MR *SCC *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

AT ABOUT 6000 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME UNSTEADY. AT 23,500 MILES THE NEEDLE STATED TO WAVE AND BOUNCE CONSISTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY DID NOTHING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CRUISE E CONTROL BECAME ERRATIC AS WELL. *MR *SCC *NLM

Apr 22, 2003 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

AT ABOUT 6000 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME UNSTEADY. AT 23,500 MILES THE NEEDLE STATED TO WAVE AND BOUNCE CONSISTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY DID NOTHING BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CRUISE E CONTROL BECAME ERRATIC AS WELL. *MR *SCC *NLM

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train 93,000 mi

WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE LUNGED. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT MOVED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD A CRACKED PRETENSIONER. *NLM

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train 93,000 mi

WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE LUNGED. ALSO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT MOVED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD A CRACKED PRETENSIONER. *NLM

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 17, 2003 Power Train 123,000 mi

I CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMPLAINING ABOUT A FAULTY TRANSMISSION IN MY 1995 MERCURY SABLE THAT SUDDENLY WENT OUT ON ME WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY HOME IN DECEMBER OF 2002. THE CAR HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS OKAY, THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD CORRE...

Mar 17, 2003 Power Train 123,000 mi

I CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMPLAINING ABOUT A FAULTY TRANSMISSION IN MY 1995 MERCURY SABLE THAT SUDDENLY WENT OUT ON ME WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY HOME IN DECEMBER OF 2002. THE CAR HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS OKAY, THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD CORRE...

Mar 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS A BAD HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BY FORD, BUT AFTER CALLING AND LEAVING MESSAGES, I AM UNABLE TO CONFIRM THIS. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU! I AM ALSO LISTING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WITH THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ...

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS A BAD HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BY FORD, BUT AFTER CALLING AND LEAVING MESSAGES, I AM UNABLE TO CONFIRM THIS. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU! I AM ALSO LISTING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WITH THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ...

Mar 15, 2003 Suspension 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS A BAD HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BY FORD, BUT AFTER CALLING AND LEAVING MESSAGES, I AM UNABLE TO CONFIRM THIS. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU! I AM ALSO LISTING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WITH THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ...

Mar 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS A BAD HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BY FORD, BUT AFTER CALLING AND LEAVING MESSAGES, I AM UNABLE TO CONFIRM THIS. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU! I AM ALSO LISTING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WITH THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ...

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS A BAD HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BY FORD, BUT AFTER CALLING AND LEAVING MESSAGES, I AM UNABLE TO CONFIRM THIS. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU! I AM ALSO LISTING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WITH THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ...

Mar 15, 2003 Suspension 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 1995 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS A BAD HEAD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BY FORD, BUT AFTER CALLING AND LEAVING MESSAGES, I AM UNABLE TO CONFIRM THIS. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU! I AM ALSO LISTING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAVE OCCURRED WITH THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ...

Mar 4, 2003 Structure

FREQUENT FAILURE OF ANALOG SPEEDOMETER. I HAVE A 95 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS IT'S THIRD SPEEDOMETER. FIRST TWO REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE AN ABNORMAL FAILURE RATE. I CALLED A SPEEDOMETER REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WERE VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM ON THE 95-96 SABL...

Mar 4, 2003 Structure

FREQUENT FAILURE OF ANALOG SPEEDOMETER. I HAVE A 95 MERCURY SABLE THAT HAS IT'S THIRD SPEEDOMETER. FIRST TWO REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE AN ABNORMAL FAILURE RATE. I CALLED A SPEEDOMETER REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WERE VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM ON THE 95-96 SABL...

Feb 21, 2003 Power Train 123,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN ACTING UP EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 1999. IT ONLY HAD 86000 MILES ON IT AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR NEEDED TO BE DRIVEN FOR A WHILE AND IT WOULD STRAIGHTEN ITSELF OUT. WELL, NOW IT'S SITTING IN MY FRONT YARD NEEDING A $1700 TRANSMISSION IN IT. LUCKY FOR M...

Feb 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,230 mi

MY COMPLAINT RELATES TO FORD AND ITS HANDLING OF THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 3.8 ENGINE. WHEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THE GASKET PROBLEM I TOOK MY 1995 SABLE TO A FORD DEALER FOR CORRECTION. THE CAR IS NOT USED TOO MUCH, AND CONSEQUENTLY THE TIME EXTENSION(TO 7 YEARS) RAN OUT, BUT WI...

Feb 21, 2003 Power Train 123,000 mi

MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN ACTING UP EVER SINCE I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 1999. IT ONLY HAD 86000 MILES ON IT AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR NEEDED TO BE DRIVEN FOR A WHILE AND IT WOULD STRAIGHTEN ITSELF OUT. WELL, NOW IT'S SITTING IN MY FRONT YARD NEEDING A $1700 TRANSMISSION IN IT. LUCKY FOR M...

Feb 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,230 mi

MY COMPLAINT RELATES TO FORD AND ITS HANDLING OF THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 3.8 ENGINE. WHEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THE GASKET PROBLEM I TOOK MY 1995 SABLE TO A FORD DEALER FOR CORRECTION. THE CAR IS NOT USED TOO MUCH, AND CONSEQUENTLY THE TIME EXTENSION(TO 7 YEARS) RAN OUT, BUT WI...

Feb 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

DRIVER WAS DRIVING CAR ON STATE ROAD 84. CAR WAS STALLING. DRIVER PULLS OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, OPENS HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED IN FLAMES AS STATED IN FIRE MARSHALL'S REPORT. FIRE MARSHALL STATES THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS TOTALLED.

Feb 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

DRIVER WAS DRIVING CAR ON STATE ROAD 84. CAR WAS STALLING. DRIVER PULLS OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, OPENS HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED IN FLAMES AS STATED IN FIRE MARSHALL'S REPORT. FIRE MARSHALL STATES THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS TOTALLED.

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK *JB

Jan 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND WILL NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . *NLM *DT

Jan 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND WILL NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . *NLM *DT

Dec 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

HEAD GASKET BLEW ON DEC. 25 2002

Dec 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

HEAD GASKET BLEW ON DEC. 25 2002

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,900 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON ALL FORD 3800'S. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,900 mi

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON ALL FORD 3800'S. TS

Dec 17, 2002 Suspension 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. TS SCC

Dec 17, 2002 Suspension 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. TS SCC

Dec 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,200 mi

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN. TS CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING HEAD GASKETS, THEREFORE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. HEAD GASKETS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES AT OWNERS EXPE...

Dec 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,200 mi

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF TAIL PIPE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN. TS CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING HEAD GASKETS, THEREFORE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. HEAD GASKETS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES AT OWNERS EXPE...

Oct 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE HAVING THE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICED THE ENGINE OVER HEATED DUE TO THE FAN NOT RESPONDING TO TEMPERATURE RAISING. A SERVICE CAMPAIGN WAS ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURE BUT THE FAILURE OCCURED (2) WEEKS AFTER THE DEADLINE. THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT ASSISTING WITH THIS CAMPAIGN. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Oct 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE HAVING THE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICED THE ENGINE OVER HEATED DUE TO THE FAN NOT RESPONDING TO TEMPERATURE RAISING. A SERVICE CAMPAIGN WAS ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURE BUT THE FAILURE OCCURED (2) WEEKS AFTER THE DEADLINE. THE MANUFACTURE IS NOT ASSISTING WITH THIS CAMPAIGN. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE FAN ON THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAN ...

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE FAN ON THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAN ...

Sep 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND LEAKED COOLANT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. CONSUMER STATED THAT MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET, AND ISSUED A WARRANTY. HEAD GASKET FAILED AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET. *...

Sep 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND LEAKED COOLANT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. CONSUMER STATED THAT MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET, AND ISSUED A WARRANTY. HEAD GASKET FAILED AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET. *...

Sep 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1995 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON. AT 69,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGED THE DEFECTIVE PART IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 98-4-9. FORD ISSUES A 5 YR/60,000 WARRANTY IN 1998 AND A 7 YR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY IN 2000. THE HEAD GASKETS ON MY VEHICLE DID NOT FAIL ...

Sep 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 1995 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON. AT 69,000 MILES THE HEAD GASKET FAILED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGED THE DEFECTIVE PART IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 98-4-9. FORD ISSUES A 5 YR/60,000 WARRANTY IN 1998 AND A 7 YR/100,000 MILE WARRANTY IN 2000. THE HEAD GASKETS ON MY VEHICLE DID NOT FAIL ...

Sep 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PARTS FOR RECALL 01V390000 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS. WHILE WAITING FOR PARTS, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Sep 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

PARTS FOR RECALL 01V390000 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS. WHILE WAITING FOR PARTS, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Sep 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

LIONEL BARNET, P.A. WHO IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF MR. BADER STATES THAT THE OWNER RECEVIED NOTICE OF SAFETY RECALL 01S30/O1M09 RELATING TO COOLING FAN MOTOR FAILURE. PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTICE, MR. BADER, A QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC, FOUND IT NECESSARY TO REPAIR HIS VEHICLE DUE TO OVERHEATI...

Sep 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

LIONEL BARNET, P.A. WHO IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF MR. BADER STATES THAT THE OWNER RECEVIED NOTICE OF SAFETY RECALL 01S30/O1M09 RELATING TO COOLING FAN MOTOR FAILURE. PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTICE, MR. BADER, A QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC, FOUND IT NECESSARY TO REPAIR HIS VEHICLE DUE TO OVERHEATI...

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS WAS REPAIRED AT BERGE FORD IN MESA, AZ. THIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT RELATED TO THIS ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILURE. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK FOR ADDITIONAL WORK THAT I BELIEVE WAS CAUSED BY THE COOLING FAN FAILURE. THE HARMONIC BALANCER WARPED FROM THE ENGINE HEAT AND WELDED ITSELF TO TH...

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS WAS REPAIRED AT BERGE FORD IN MESA, AZ. THIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT RELATED TO THIS ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILURE. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK FOR ADDITIONAL WORK THAT I BELIEVE WAS CAUSED BY THE COOLING FAN FAILURE. THE HARMONIC BALANCER WARPED FROM THE ENGINE HEAT AND WELDED ITSELF TO TH...

Jul 26, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL O1I011000 DEALER REPLACED ONLY THE RESISTOR IN APRIL. WHEN I QUESTIONED THEM ABOUT THIS REPLACING THE COOLING FAN I WAS TOLD "IF THE COOLING FAN WAS GOING TO FAIL, IT WOULD HAVE FAILED AT THAT TIME." ON 06/14/2002 THE ENGINE COLING FAN FAILED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BERGE FORD IN MESA, AZ....

Jul 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL O1I011000 DEALER REPLACED ONLY THE RESISTOR IN APRIL. WHEN I QUESTIONED THEM ABOUT THIS REPLACING THE COOLING FAN I WAS TOLD "IF THE COOLING FAN WAS GOING TO FAIL, IT WOULD HAVE FAILED AT THAT TIME." ON 06/14/2002 THE ENGINE COLING FAN FAILED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BERGE FORD IN MESA, AZ....

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL O1I011000 REPAIRS WERE DONE, DEALER REPLACED COOLING FAN RESISTOR. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. ON 14-JUN-02 AT BERGE FORD MESA, AZ 480-497-7600.*AK *YH

Jun 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL O1I011000 REPAIRS WERE DONE, DEALER REPLACED COOLING FAN RESISTOR. WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. ON 14-JUN-02 AT BERGE FORD MESA, AZ 480-497-7600.*AK *YH

Jun 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS CRACKED AND ENGINE OVERHEATED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER ADDS MALFUNCTION OF FAN MOTOR RECALL WAS THE CAUSE OF THE HEAD GASKET. *TT

Jun 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET HAS CRACKED AND ENGINE OVERHEATED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER ADDS MALFUNCTION OF FAN MOTOR RECALL WAS THE CAUSE OF THE HEAD GASKET. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET GOES OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. HAD PART REPLACED , PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET GOES OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. HAD PART REPLACED , PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK

Jun 6, 2002 Structure

RECALL 98 V 323 000/SUBFRAME CORROSION: UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP POSITION, DRIVER HEARD A CLUNK SOUND, AND THEN THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ...

Jun 6, 2002 Structure

RECALL 98 V 323 000/SUBFRAME CORROSION: UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP POSITION, DRIVER HEARD A CLUNK SOUND, AND THEN THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ...

Jun 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO 30 MPH, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE RECONDITIONED.*AK *MJ

Jun 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO 30 MPH, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE RECONDITIONED.*AK *MJ

Jun 1, 2002 Power Train

THE NEEDLE ON THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES AT ABOUT 45MPH OR MORE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. IT WILL COST OVER $700 TO FIX IT. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, THEN FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPAIR.*AK

Jun 1, 2002 Power Train

THE NEEDLE ON THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES AT ABOUT 45MPH OR MORE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. IT WILL COST OVER $700 TO FIX IT. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, THEN FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPAIR.*AK

May 15, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE A/C WAS INOPERATIVE. OUTSIDE SHOP FOUND A/C MANIFOLD LINE WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED CAUSED BY STRESS FROM SUSPENDED SUBFRAME. OUTSIDE SHOP CLAIMED WHEN RECALL REPAIRS TO REPLACE SUBFRAME BOLTS WHICH ENTAILED LIFTING THE ENGINE AND / OR LOWERING IT PUT STRESS ON THE FRO...

May 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THE ONE KEY PAD AND REMOTES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED. *TT

May 15, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES SUBFRAME BOLTS AS PART OF RECALL 98V323 WERE BROKEN. OUTSIDE SHOP HAD TO REMOVE BROKEN BOLTS AND INSTALLED 2 NEW FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS AND MOUNTS. *TT

May 15, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE A/C WAS INOPERATIVE. OUTSIDE SHOP FOUND A/C MANIFOLD LINE WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED CAUSED BY STRESS FROM SUSPENDED SUBFRAME. OUTSIDE SHOP CLAIMED WHEN RECALL REPAIRS TO REPLACE SUBFRAME BOLTS WHICH ENTAILED LIFTING THE ENGINE AND / OR LOWERING IT PUT STRESS ON THE FRO...

May 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THE ONE KEY PAD AND REMOTES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED. *TT

May 15, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES SUBFRAME BOLTS AS PART OF RECALL 98V323 WERE BROKEN. OUTSIDE SHOP HAD TO REMOVE BROKEN BOLTS AND INSTALLED 2 NEW FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS AND MOUNTS. *TT

May 9, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN THE HILL AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM REAR. DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT DUE TO COIL SPRING SLIPPING DOWN OVER THE STRUT WHICH PUSHED UP AGAINST THE TIRE AND PUNCTURING IT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 9, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS GOING DOWN THE HILL AND BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM REAR. DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT DUE TO COIL SPRING SLIPPING DOWN OVER THE STRUT WHICH PUSHED UP AGAINST THE TIRE AND PUNCTURING IT. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE.*JB.*JB

May 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE.*JB.*JB

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS A RECALL LETTER SENT TO CONSUMER, (01I011000) THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE CONDITIONS STATED IN THE RECALL LETTER. CONSUMER IS LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE TO COVER THE COSTS OF REPAIR TO VEHICLE. *JG

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS A RECALL LETTER SENT TO CONSUMER, (01I011000) THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE CONDITIONS STATED IN THE RECALL LETTER. CONSUMER IS LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE TO COVER THE COSTS OF REPAIR TO VEHICLE. *JG

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITH OUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITH OUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM

Apr 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN. ALSO, IS HARD TO START UP VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Suspension

WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN ON ITS OWN. ALSO, IS HARD TO START UP VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A OIL CHANGE. CONSUMER NOTICED HIGH BEAMS WERE NOT SHINING RIGHT DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. CONSUMER FELT BOTH COIL SPRINGS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN AT THE SAME TIME. FEELS ITS A MANUFACTURER'S ...

Apr 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A OIL CHANGE. CONSUMER NOTICED HIGH BEAMS WERE NOT SHINING RIGHT DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. CONSUMER FELT BOTH COIL SPRINGS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN AT THE SAME TIME. FEELS ITS A MANUFACTURER'S ...

Apr 1, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A OIL CHANGE. CONSUMER NOTICED HIGH BEAMS WERE NOT SHINING RIGHT DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. CONSUMER FELT BOTH COIL SPRINGS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN AT THE SAME TIME. FEELS ITS A MANUFACTURER'S ...

Apr 1, 2002 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A OIL CHANGE. CONSUMER NOTICED HIGH BEAMS WERE NOT SHINING RIGHT DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. CONSUMER FELT BOTH COIL SPRINGS SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN AT THE SAME TIME. FEELS ITS A MANUFACTURER'S ...

Mar 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, ENGINE HEADS CRACKED, AND THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE TO THE INTAKE. VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR A REFUND OF REPAIR COST. *AK *YD

Mar 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH HEAD GASKET BLEWOUT, ENGINE HEADS CRACKED, AND THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE TO THE INTAKE. VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR A REFUND OF REPAIR COST. *AK *YD

Mar 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED PRIOR TO RECEIVING SAFETY RECALL 01S30 RELATING TO THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS PAID OUT OF POCKET. CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS VEHICLE IN HER POSESSION DUE TO AN ACCIDENT. *TT

Mar 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED PRIOR TO RECEIVING SAFETY RECALL 01S30 RELATING TO THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS PAID OUT OF POCKET. CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS VEHICLE IN HER POSESSION DUE TO AN ACCIDENT. *TT

Mar 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR 1995 MERCURY SABLE HAD 54,500 MILES ON IT AND THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED AND THAT WE MAY POSSIBLY NEED A NEW ENGINE. WE HAD PREVIOUSLY REC'D SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES FROM MERCURY REGARDING 1994 AND 1995 SABLE AND DEFECTIVE...

Mar 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OUR 1995 MERCURY SABLE HAD 54,500 MILES ON IT AND THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS FAILED AND THAT WE MAY POSSIBLY NEED A NEW ENGINE. WE HAD PREVIOUSLY REC'D SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES FROM MERCURY REGARDING 1994 AND 1995 SABLE AND DEFECTIVE...

Mar 21, 2002 Electrical System

NEED TO BE REIMBURSED BY FORD FOR REPAIR COSTS FOR TWO EVENTS--- AS ORDERED IN CALIFORNIA SUIT SETTLED 10/25/2001 IN WHICH FORD MUST REIMBURSEOWNERS NATIONWIDE WHO PAID OR WILL PAY TO REPAIR FAILED IGNITION SYSTEMS. (SUP[ERIOR COURT JUDGE MICHAEL E. BALLACHEY . ) PLEASE ADVISE HOW WE CAN RECEIVE PA...

Mar 21, 2002 Electrical System

NEED TO BE REIMBURSED BY FORD FOR REPAIR COSTS FOR TWO EVENTS--- AS ORDERED IN CALIFORNIA SUIT SETTLED 10/25/2001 IN WHICH FORD MUST REIMBURSEOWNERS NATIONWIDE WHO PAID OR WILL PAY TO REPAIR FAILED IGNITION SYSTEMS. (SUP[ERIOR COURT JUDGE MICHAEL E. BALLACHEY . ) PLEASE ADVISE HOW WE CAN RECEIVE PA...

Mar 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE BLEW A HEAD GASKET AND THEN DISCOVERED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS ON 1995 SABLES. FORD SHOULD HAVE DONE A RECALL TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE BLEW A HEAD GASKET AND THEN DISCOVERED THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS ON 1995 SABLES. FORD SHOULD HAVE DONE A RECALL TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

4 MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO HEAT UP, AND LEAK. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. I HAD PURCHASSED EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALER REIMBURSED ONLY $19.84 OUT OF $544.00. FORD DIDN'T RESPOND TO MY PREVIOUS QUERIES CONCERNING ANOTHER VEHICLE. SO I'M CONTACTING YOU...

Mar 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

4 MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO HEAT UP, AND LEAK. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. I HAD PURCHASSED EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALER REIMBURSED ONLY $19.84 OUT OF $544.00. FORD DIDN'T RESPOND TO MY PREVIOUS QUERIES CONCERNING ANOTHER VEHICLE. SO I'M CONTACTING YOU...

Mar 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

4 MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO HEAT UP, AND LEAK. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. I HAD PURCHASSED EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALER REIMBURSED ONLY $19.84 OUT OF $544.00. FORD DIDN'T RESPOND TO MY PREVIOUS QUERIES CONCERNING ANOTHER VEHICLE. SO I'M CONTACTING YOU...

Mar 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

4 MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE CAR, THE ENGINE STARTED TO HEAT UP, AND LEAK. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC FOR REPAIR. I HAD PURCHASSED EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALER REIMBURSED ONLY $19.84 OUT OF $544.00. FORD DIDN'T RESPOND TO MY PREVIOUS QUERIES CONCERNING ANOTHER VEHICLE. SO I'M CONTACTING YOU...

Feb 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED FORWARD WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO DRIVE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SURGED FORWARD WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO DRIVE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.*AK

Feb 21, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES SPEEDOMETER BROKE TWICE. *TT

Feb 21, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES SPEEDOMETER BROKE TWICE. *TT

Feb 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A RECALL IN JUNE 1995 92M77 FOR 1993 TAURUS. LOOKING AT THE NHTSA WEBSITE IT APPEARS THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEMS WASN'T SOLVED UNTIL AT LEAST 1998. THUS THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED. THANK YOU. *AK

Feb 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A RECALL IN JUNE 1995 92M77 FOR 1993 TAURUS. LOOKING AT THE NHTSA WEBSITE IT APPEARS THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEMS WASN'T SOLVED UNTIL AT LEAST 1998. THUS THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED. THANK YOU. *AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01 I 011 000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CHECKED LATER, AND GIVEN SAME INFORMATION. THIS HAS BEEN A MONTH AND A HALF SINCE RECEIVING NOTICE.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 01 I 011 000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CHECKED LATER, AND GIVEN SAME INFORMATION. THIS HAS BEEN A MONTH AND A HALF SINCE RECEIVING NOTICE.*AK

Feb 11, 2002 Visibility

BY PASS KITE FOR HEATER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO DUE TO RUST IN RADIATOR. DEALER HAS SERVICED AND REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BY PASS KITE FOR HEATER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO DUE TO RUST IN RADIATOR. DEALER HAS SERVICED AND REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Visibility

BY PASS KITE FOR HEATER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO DUE TO RUST IN RADIATOR. DEALER HAS SERVICED AND REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BY PASS KITE FOR HEATER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO DUE TO RUST IN RADIATOR. DEALER HAS SERVICED AND REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 6, 2002 Visibility

REAR DEFOGGER INSIDE OF VEHICLE DOESN'T PRODUCE ENOUGH HEAT TO DEFOG WINDOW LOCATED IN BACK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Visibility

REAR DEFOGGER INSIDE OF VEHICLE DOESN'T PRODUCE ENOUGH HEAT TO DEFOG WINDOW LOCATED IN BACK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THESE REPAIRS WERE MADE AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AN UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURRED ON 02-JAN-2002, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER BECAME AWARE OF RECALL 97V019 REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF COOLING FAN BEARIN...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THESE REPAIRS WERE MADE AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AN UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURRED ON 02-JAN-2002, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER BECAME AWARE OF RECALL 97V019 REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF COOLING FAN BEARIN...

Feb 1, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MANIFOLD LINE, ACCUMULATER LINE, AIR CONDITIONER RINGS, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THESE REPAIRS WERE MADE AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AN UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURRED ON 02-JAN-2002, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER BECAME AWARE OF RECALL 97V019 REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF COOLING FAN BEARIN...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THESE REPAIRS WERE MADE AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AN UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURRED ON 02-JAN-2002, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER BECAME AWARE OF RECALL 97V019 REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF COOLING FAN BEARIN...

Feb 1, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MANIFOLD LINE, ACCUMULATER LINE, AIR CONDITIONER RINGS, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THESE REPAIRS WERE MADE AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AN UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURRED ON 02-JAN-2002, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER BECAME AWARE OF RECALL 97V019 REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF COOLING FAN BEARIN...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THESE REPAIRS WERE MADE AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AN UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURRED ON 02-JAN-2002, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER BECAME AWARE OF RECALL 97V019 REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF COOLING FAN BEARIN...

Feb 1, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MANIFOLD LINE, ACCUMULATER LINE, AIR CONDITIONER RINGS, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *SLC

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THESE REPAIRS WERE MADE AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AN UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURRED ON 02-JAN-2002, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER BECAME AWARE OF RECALL 97V019 REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF COOLING FAN BEARIN...

Feb 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING COVER GASKET, CRANKSHAFT, MOTOR MOUNTS AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THESE REPAIRS WERE MADE AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, AN UNDER HOOD FIRE OCCURRED ON 02-JAN-2002, THE NEXT DAY CONSUMER BECAME AWARE OF RECALL 97V019 REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF COOLING FAN BEARIN...

Feb 1, 2002 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MANIFOLD LINE, ACCUMULATER LINE, AIR CONDITIONER RINGS, AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *SLC

Jan 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS, RUNS ROUGH WITH A HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE BECAUSE HEAD GASKETS HAVE FAILED PREMATURELY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS, RUNS ROUGH WITH A HEAVY WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM TAIL PIPE BECAUSE HEAD GASKETS HAVE FAILED PREMATURELY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALL 01V390000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S30. DEALER HAS STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA RECALL 01V390000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S30. DEALER HAS STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 24, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, HOWEVER THE REPLACEMENT HAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONED.*JB

Jan 24, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, HOWEVER THE REPLACEMENT HAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONED.*JB

Jan 24, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, HOWEVER THE REPLACEMENT HAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONED.*JB

Jan 24, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, HOWEVER THE REPLACEMENT HAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONED.*JB

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA RECALL 01V390000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S30. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED. DEALER REPLACED CIRCUIT BREAKER, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE COOLING FAN MOTOR. *AK

Jan 23, 2002 Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL 01V390000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S30. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED. DEALER REPLACED CIRCUIT BREAKER, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE COOLING FAN MOTOR. *AK

Jan 23, 2002 Parking Brake

WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS. ALSO, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS ACTIVATED OR NOT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA RECALL 01V390000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S30. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED. DEALER REPLACED CIRCUIT BREAKER, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE COOLING FAN MOTOR. *AK

Jan 23, 2002 Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL 01V390000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01S30. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED. DEALER REPLACED CIRCUIT BREAKER, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE COOLING FAN MOTOR. *AK

Jan 23, 2002 Parking Brake

WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS. ALSO, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS ACTIVATED OR NOT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGHER SPEED. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WAS ERRATIC. CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGHER SPEED. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WAS ERRATIC. CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGHER SPEED. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WAS ERRATIC. CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGHER SPEED. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WAS ERRATIC. CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED ENGINE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Power Train

WHENE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. OPERATON IS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Visibility

WHENE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. OPERATON IS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. OPERATON IS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Electrical System

WHENE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. OPERATON IS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Power Train

WHENE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. OPERATON IS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Visibility

WHENE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. OPERATON IS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. OPERATON IS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 14, 2002 Electrical System

WHENE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOVE 60 MPH SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER THE CORRECT SPEED. OPERATON IS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jan 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR AT 55MPH AND ENGINE MOVED UPWARD. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED, ENGINE DROPPED DOWN WHICH CAUSED STEERING TO BECOME VERY HARD. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INDICATED MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. *AK

Jan 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR AT 55MPH AND ENGINE MOVED UPWARD. WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED, ENGINE DROPPED DOWN WHICH CAUSED STEERING TO BECOME VERY HARD. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INDICATED MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BROKEN. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER HAVING HEAD GASKET REPLACED FOR $900.00 ONE YEAR LATER A RECALL CAME OUT FOR HEAD GASKET. DEALER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE CONSUMER. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS REQUESTING THE MANUFACTURER TO REFUND HIM THE COST OF REPLACING THE HEAD GASKET FOR THE SECOND TIME. *YH

Jan 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER HAVING HEAD GASKET REPLACED FOR $900.00 ONE YEAR LATER A RECALL CAME OUT FOR HEAD GASKET. DEALER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE CONSUMER. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS REQUESTING THE MANUFACTURER TO REFUND HIM THE COST OF REPLACING THE HEAD GASKET FOR THE SECOND TIME. *YH

Jan 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK *SLC

Jan 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT ANY SPEED/ANY TIME. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK *SLC

Jan 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR COOLING SYSTEM, BUT WAS TOLD BY THREE DEALERS THAT SINCE BUSINESS HAD SLOWED /DOWN , IT WILL BE ABOUT 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE THEY WILL SCHEDULE HIM FOR HIS RECALL REPAIR. THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY WERE SAVING APPOINTMENTS FOR THEIR PAYING CUSTOMERS.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR COOLING SYSTEM, BUT WAS TOLD BY THREE DEALERS THAT SINCE BUSINESS HAD SLOWED /DOWN , IT WILL BE ABOUT 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE THEY WILL SCHEDULE HIM FOR HIS RECALL REPAIR. THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY WERE SAVING APPOINTMENTS FOR THEIR PAYING CUSTOMERS.*AK

Nov 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STOPS WITH NO WARNING, COOLING SYSTEM, ENGINE, RUNS HOT, CONTINUOUS STOPPING WITH NO WARNING YOU CAN BE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAR WILL STOP. *AK

Nov 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STOPS WITH NO WARNING, COOLING SYSTEM, ENGINE, RUNS HOT, CONTINUOUS STOPPING WITH NO WARNING YOU CAN BE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY CAR WILL STOP. *AK

Oct 24, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON VEHICLE. NEEDLE IS BOUNCING, DOES NOT KNOW HOW FAST VEHICLE IS GOING. HAS TECHINICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB 99-7-9 ON THIS PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Oct 24, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON VEHICLE. NEEDLE IS BOUNCING, DOES NOT KNOW HOW FAST VEHICLE IS GOING. HAS TECHINICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB 99-7-9 ON THIS PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Oct 18, 2001 Power Train

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NASHUA, NH BUT NOW LIVE IN FLORIDA. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS THIS: WHILE I AM TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, THE CAR ACTUALLY "LURCHES" FORWARD AND THEN WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK, IT "SLAMS" INTO GEAR. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE SUPERVISOR AT THE LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN DELR...

Oct 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NASHUA, NH BUT NOW LIVE IN FLORIDA. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS THIS: WHILE I AM TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, THE CAR ACTUALLY "LURCHES" FORWARD AND THEN WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK, IT "SLAMS" INTO GEAR. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE SUPERVISOR AT THE LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN DELR...

Oct 18, 2001 Power Train

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NASHUA, NH BUT NOW LIVE IN FLORIDA. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS THIS: WHILE I AM TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, THE CAR ACTUALLY "LURCHES" FORWARD AND THEN WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK, IT "SLAMS" INTO GEAR. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE SUPERVISOR AT THE LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN DELR...

Oct 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NASHUA, NH BUT NOW LIVE IN FLORIDA. THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS THIS: WHILE I AM TRYING TO SLOW DOWN, THE CAR ACTUALLY "LURCHES" FORWARD AND THEN WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK, IT "SLAMS" INTO GEAR. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE SUPERVISOR AT THE LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN DELR...

Sep 18, 2001 Electrical System

KEY STICKS IN IGNITION,OFTEN WILL NOT SHUT OFF IGNITION COMPLETELY, I'M AFRAID THAT IT WILL GET TO THE POINT THAT I CANNOT SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. *AK

Sep 18, 2001 Electrical System

KEY STICKS IN IGNITION,OFTEN WILL NOT SHUT OFF IGNITION COMPLETELY, I'M AFRAID THAT IT WILL GET TO THE POINT THAT I CANNOT SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. *AK

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT SPEEDS OF AROUND 65 MPH.*AK

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT SPEEDS OF AROUND 65 MPH.*AK

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

TIRE DEVELOPED A LARGE BULGE ON OUTSIDE OF TIRE NEAR TREAD. THIS CAUSED STEERING TO BE UNSTABLED AND TO WOBBLE. MICHELIN, XW4 WITH 47,000 MILES, P205/65R15. *AK

Aug 30, 2001 Tires

TIRE DEVELOPED A LARGE BULGE ON OUTSIDE OF TIRE NEAR TREAD. THIS CAUSED STEERING TO BE UNSTABLED AND TO WOBBLE. MICHELIN, XW4 WITH 47,000 MILES, P205/65R15. *AK

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 90 DEGREE TEMPERATURE AND HIGHER VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WIHTOUT ANY INDICATION . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN 90 DEGREE TEMPERATURE AND HIGHER VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WIHTOUT ANY INDICATION . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Structure

THE PLASTIC MOLDING THAT WAS REPLACED AFTER CRASHED IS WAVY AND THE PLACE WHERE I GOT THE CAR FIXED AND FORD SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. *AK

Aug 14, 2001 Structure

THE PLASTIC MOLDING THAT WAS REPLACED AFTER CRASHED IS WAVY AND THE PLACE WHERE I GOT THE CAR FIXED AND FORD SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING ANTI- FREEZE INTO ENGINE BLOCK MIXING WITH OIL, CAUSING ENGINE TO BURN UP AND VEHICLE TO DIE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING ANTI- FREEZE INTO ENGINE BLOCK MIXING WITH OIL, CAUSING ENGINE TO BURN UP AND VEHICLE TO DIE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING.*AK

Jul 23, 2001 Suspension

BOTH FRONT SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO COME DOWN ON THE FRAMES.*YD*JG

Jul 23, 2001 Suspension

BOTH FRONT SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO COME DOWN ON THE FRAMES.*YD*JG

Jul 16, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

Jul 16, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. NLM

Jul 3, 2001 Tires

2 1/2 MONTH OLD TIRE, 4000 MILES, COMPLETELY DETERIORATED ON THE FREEWAY, NO COLLISION INVOLVED. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/65R15)

Jul 3, 2001 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE OFF, MECHANIC STATED THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED, THERE IS A RECALL 98I002, HOWEVER IT ONLY COVERS 1993 YEAR SABLES. *SLC

Jul 3, 2001 Tires

2 1/2 MONTH OLD TIRE, 4000 MILES, COMPLETELY DETERIORATED ON THE FREEWAY, NO COLLISION INVOLVED. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205/65R15)

Jul 3, 2001 Suspension

FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE OFF, MECHANIC STATED THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED, THERE IS A RECALL 98I002, HOWEVER IT ONLY COVERS 1993 YEAR SABLES. *SLC

Jun 25, 2001 Electrical System

TWO WIRES HAD BEEN PLACED TOGETHER AT THE FACTORY CAUSING A RESISTANCE AND WIRES TO BURN, WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND BURNING RUBBER AND THEN ALL THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. *SLC

Jun 25, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HEAD REPLACED. *SLC

Jun 25, 2001 Electrical System

TWO WIRES HAD BEEN PLACED TOGETHER AT THE FACTORY CAUSING A RESISTANCE AND WIRES TO BURN, WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND BURNING RUBBER AND THEN ALL THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. *SLC

Jun 25, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HEAD REPLACED. *SLC

Jun 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED WHILE TRAVELLING AT 70 MPH ON FLORIDA I95.4 PASSENGERS ,INCLUDING AN 11 MONTH OLD INFANT IN A CAR SEAT. DURING HEAD GASKET FAILURE , VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED IN THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC LANE .VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY WHILE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS IN ...

Jun 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED WHILE TRAVELLING AT 70 MPH ON FLORIDA I95.4 PASSENGERS ,INCLUDING AN 11 MONTH OLD INFANT IN A CAR SEAT. DURING HEAD GASKET FAILURE , VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED IN THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC LANE .VEHICLE HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF THE HIGHWAY WHILE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS IN ...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE/TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO HIGH. CALLED DEALER, AND THEY TOWED VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATES THAT ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS NOT BLOWING. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE, AND CHARGED CONSUMER FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN FOR WHICH THERE WAS A RECALL. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE/TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO HIGH. CALLED DEALER, AND THEY TOWED VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATES THAT ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS NOT BLOWING. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE, AND CHARGED CONSUMER FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN FOR WHICH THERE WAS A RECALL. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE/TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO HIGH. CALLED DEALER, AND THEY TOWED VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATES THAT ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS NOT BLOWING. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE, AND CHARGED CONSUMER FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN FOR WHICH THERE WAS A RECALL. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS FAULTY AND THE CONNECTING CABLES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THIRTY MPH, ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND THE DIAL, GOING FROM TEN TO EI...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS FAULTY AND THE CONNECTING CABLES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THIRTY MPH, ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND THE DIAL, GOING FROM TEN TO EI...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS FAULTY AND THE CONNECTING CABLES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THIRTY MPH, ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND THE DIAL, GOING FROM TEN TO EI...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS FAULTY AND THE CONNECTING CABLES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THIRTY MPH, ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND THE DIAL, GOING FROM TEN TO EI...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE/TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO HIGH. CALLED DEALER, AND THEY TOWED VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATES THAT ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS NOT BLOWING. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE, AND CHARGED CONSUMER FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN FOR WHICH THERE WAS A RECALL. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE/TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO HIGH. CALLED DEALER, AND THEY TOWED VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATES THAT ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS NOT BLOWING. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE, AND CHARGED CONSUMER FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN FOR WHICH THERE WAS A RECALL. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL...

May 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE/TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO HIGH. CALLED DEALER, AND THEY TOWED VEHICLE. A MECHANIC STATES THAT ENGINE COOLING FAN WAS NOT BLOWING. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE, AND CHARGED CONSUMER FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN FOR WHICH THERE WAS A RECALL. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECAL...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS FAULTY AND THE CONNECTING CABLES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THIRTY MPH, ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND THE DIAL, GOING FROM TEN TO EI...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS FAULTY AND THE CONNECTING CABLES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THIRTY MPH, ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND THE DIAL, GOING FROM TEN TO EI...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS FAULTY AND THE CONNECTING CABLES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THIRTY MPH, ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND THE DIAL, GOING FROM TEN TO EI...

May 30, 2001 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS FAULTY AND THE CONNECTING CABLES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER MAKES A VERY HIGH PITCHED SQUEAKY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THIRTY MPH, ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND THE DIAL, GOING FROM TEN TO EI...

May 10, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BE FIXED. WHEN THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE OTHER SPRING 2 OF THEM WERE CRACKED AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE CAR ISN'T DRIVEN HARD. IT IS DRIVEN 40 MILES A DAY FIVE DAYS A WEEK.*AK

May 10, 2001 Suspension

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BE FIXED. WHEN THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE OTHER SPRING 2 OF THEM WERE CRACKED AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE CAR ISN'T DRIVEN HARD. IT IS DRIVEN 40 MILES A DAY FIVE DAYS A WEEK.*AK

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION (00M09) FOR PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN SHE WAS ADVISED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS GOING OUT AND IT WAS ALSO DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WAS A SALVAGE TITLE, THEREFORE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER ADVISED THEM I...

Apr 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION (00M09) FOR PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN SHE WAS ADVISED THAT HEAD GASKET WAS GOING OUT AND IT WAS ALSO DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WAS A SALVAGE TITLE, THEREFORE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO HONOR RECALL NOTICE, CONSUMER ADVISED THEM I...

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. *AK LOWER REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT HAS BEEN REPLACED. FLUCTUATING SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED. STARTER AND WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 2 FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND ...

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMALL COOLANT LOSS; UPON EXAMINATION BY DEALER FOUND TO HAVE A HEAD GASKET LEAK AND A TIMING CHAIN COVER LEAK. HEAD GASKET LEAK ON THIS ENGINE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND IS UNDER WARRANTY FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. HOWEVER, TIMING CHAIN COVER LEAKAGE IS NOT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. BUT IT SEEMS THAT MA...

Apr 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMALL COOLANT LOSS; UPON EXAMINATION BY DEALER FOUND TO HAVE A HEAD GASKET LEAK AND A TIMING CHAIN COVER LEAK. HEAD GASKET LEAK ON THIS ENGINE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND IS UNDER WARRANTY FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. HOWEVER, TIMING CHAIN COVER LEAKAGE IS NOT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. BUT IT SEEMS THAT MA...

Apr 10, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY FOUND OUT THAT LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP FOR TIRE REPAIR AND FOUND OUT THAT FRONT COILS SPRING WERE BROKEN IN TWO PARTS, HAD PUNCHURED TIRE.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY FOUND OUT THAT LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. TOOK VEHICLE TO SHOP FOR TIRE REPAIR AND FOUND OUT THAT FRONT COILS SPRING WERE BROKEN IN TWO PARTS, HAD PUNCHURED TIRE.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ENGINE STALLED, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. ALSO, TURN SIGNALS DID NOT FUNCTION. ENGINE USUALLY STARTED AFTER SITTING ABOUT 10 MINUTES. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 4 TIMES, AND HAS IT CURRENTLY.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ENGINE STALLED, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. ALSO, TURN SIGNALS DID NOT FUNCTION. ENGINE USUALLY STARTED AFTER SITTING ABOUT 10 MINUTES. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 4 TIMES, AND HAS IT CURRENTLY.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ENGINE STALLED, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. ALSO, TURN SIGNALS DID NOT FUNCTION. ENGINE USUALLY STARTED AFTER SITTING ABOUT 10 MINUTES. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 4 TIMES, AND HAS IT CURRENTLY.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ENGINE STALLED, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. ALSO, TURN SIGNALS DID NOT FUNCTION. ENGINE USUALLY STARTED AFTER SITTING ABOUT 10 MINUTES. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 4 TIMES, AND HAS IT CURRENTLY.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Electrical System

CAR WOULD NOT STOP RUNNIING HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSES TO STOP THE CAR FROM RUNNUNG. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Electrical System

CAR WOULD NOT STOP RUNNIING HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSES TO STOP THE CAR FROM RUNNUNG. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE SPEEDOMETER, TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN MARCH OF 1997, THEY REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD, IN OCTOBER OF 2000 THE REPLACEMENT FAILED, ONCE AGAIN EXPERIENCING ERRATIC MOVEMENT WITH NO PARTICULAR PATTERN, THIS TIME IT WAS RELATIVELY BRIEF, IN NOVEMB...

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE SPEEDOMETER, TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN MARCH OF 1997, THEY REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD, IN OCTOBER OF 2000 THE REPLACEMENT FAILED, ONCE AGAIN EXPERIENCING ERRATIC MOVEMENT WITH NO PARTICULAR PATTERN, THIS TIME IT WAS RELATIVELY BRIEF, IN NOVEMB...

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE SPEEDOMETER, TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN MARCH OF 1997, THEY REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD, IN OCTOBER OF 2000 THE REPLACEMENT FAILED, ONCE AGAIN EXPERIENCING ERRATIC MOVEMENT WITH NO PARTICULAR PATTERN, THIS TIME IT WAS RELATIVELY BRIEF, IN NOVEMB...

Mar 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE SPEEDOMETER, TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN MARCH OF 1997, THEY REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD, IN OCTOBER OF 2000 THE REPLACEMENT FAILED, ONCE AGAIN EXPERIENCING ERRATIC MOVEMENT WITH NO PARTICULAR PATTERN, THIS TIME IT WAS RELATIVELY BRIEF, IN NOVEMB...

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK, ENGINE WAS,MOVING. THIS BROKE AIR CONDITIONING LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL PRESENTLY FOR ENGINE MOUNTS, BUT DEALER TOLD CONSUMER RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Equipment

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK, ENGINE WAS,MOVING. THIS BROKE AIR CONDITIONING LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL PRESENTLY FOR ENGINE MOUNTS, BUT DEALER TOLD CONSUMER RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK, ENGINE WAS,MOVING. THIS BROKE AIR CONDITIONING LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL PRESENTLY FOR ENGINE MOUNTS, BUT DEALER TOLD CONSUMER RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK, ENGINE WAS,MOVING. THIS BROKE AIR CONDITIONING LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL PRESENTLY FOR ENGINE MOUNTS, BUT DEALER TOLD CONSUMER RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Equipment

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK, ENGINE WAS,MOVING. THIS BROKE AIR CONDITIONING LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL PRESENTLY FOR ENGINE MOUNTS, BUT DEALER TOLD CONSUMER RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ACCELERATING THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK, ENGINE WAS,MOVING. THIS BROKE AIR CONDITIONING LINE. THERE WAS A RECALL PRESENTLY FOR ENGINE MOUNTS, BUT DEALER TOLD CONSUMER RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Structure

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 98V323000. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS REFUSED DUE TO "MILEAGE ON VEHICLE, AND IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY." DEALERSHIP CHARGED HIM FOR MECHANIC TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Structure

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 98V323000. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS REFUSED DUE TO "MILEAGE ON VEHICLE, AND IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY." DEALERSHIP CHARGED HIM FOR MECHANIC TO LOOK AT VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAD 120,673 MILES. ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT, WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR OVERHEATING. THE TEMP INDICATOR WOULD RISE TO HOT, STAY THERE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE OR MORE AND THEN GO BACK TO NORMAL. WE PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, BUT OCCASIONALLY THE CAR...

Feb 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAD 120,673 MILES. ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT, WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR OVERHEATING. THE TEMP INDICATOR WOULD RISE TO HOT, STAY THERE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE OR MORE AND THEN GO BACK TO NORMAL. WE PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, BUT OCCASIONALLY THE CAR...

Feb 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAD 120,673 MILES. ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT, WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR OVERHEATING. THE TEMP INDICATOR WOULD RISE TO HOT, STAY THERE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE OR MORE AND THEN GO BACK TO NORMAL. WE PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, BUT OCCASIONALLY THE CAR...

Feb 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR, IT HAD 120,673 MILES. ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT, WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR OVERHEATING. THE TEMP INDICATOR WOULD RISE TO HOT, STAY THERE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE OR MORE AND THEN GO BACK TO NORMAL. WE PUT IN A NEW THERMOSTAT, BUT OCCASIONALLY THE CAR...

Feb 5, 2001 Power Train

ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER STARTED "BOUNCING" AFTER 19100 MILES, I.E. THE SPEED INDICATOR WOULD SWING WILDLY BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 40 AND 80 OR SO, ACCOMPANIED BY A BUZZING SOUND. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OVER 45-50 MPH. SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BY DEALER. THE REPLACEMENT SPEEDOMETER FUNCT...

Feb 5, 2001 Power Train

ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER STARTED "BOUNCING" AFTER 19100 MILES, I.E. THE SPEED INDICATOR WOULD SWING WILDLY BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 40 AND 80 OR SO, ACCOMPANIED BY A BUZZING SOUND. THIS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OVER 45-50 MPH. SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BY DEALER. THE REPLACEMENT SPEEDOMETER FUNCT...

Feb 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I DID NOT OWN THIS CAR A MONTH, BEFORE THIS HAPPENED , AND THEN, TALKING WITH A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL THAT MIGHT BE ISSUED FOR THIS BY FORD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I HAVE ANY POSSIBLE RECOURSE TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED ASAP. THANK YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. ...

Feb 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I DID NOT OWN THIS CAR A MONTH, BEFORE THIS HAPPENED , AND THEN, TALKING WITH A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL THAT MIGHT BE ISSUED FOR THIS BY FORD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I HAVE ANY POSSIBLE RECOURSE TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED ASAP. THANK YOU. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. ...

Jan 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER'S CAR FROM TIME TO TIME CAN SHUT OFF NO MATTER HOW FAST CONSUMER IS GOING, OR HOW LONG CONSUMER HAS BEEN DRIVING. THE PART IS T.F.I (THICK FIXTURE IGNITION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO REPLACE PART AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Tires

GENERAL G4S TIRES (P205/65R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER'S CAR FROM TIME TO TIME CAN SHUT OFF NO MATTER HOW FAST CONSUMER IS GOING, OR HOW LONG CONSUMER HAS BEEN DRIVING. THE PART IS T.F.I (THICK FIXTURE IGNITION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO REPLACE PART AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Tires

GENERAL G4S TIRES (P205/65R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

Jan 12, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WILL STOP WORKING. NEEDLE WAS SHAKING . IF VEHICLE WOULD HIT A BUMP NEEDLE WOULD GO TO MAXIMUM SPEED AND NOT MOVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. *AK THE SPEEDOMETER HAD FAILED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS. IT WAS REPLACED ONCE AND REPAIRED ONCE. *YH

Jan 12, 2001 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER WILL STOP WORKING. NEEDLE WAS SHAKING . IF VEHICLE WOULD HIT A BUMP NEEDLE WOULD GO TO MAXIMUM SPEED AND NOT MOVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. *AK THE SPEEDOMETER HAD FAILED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS. IT WAS REPLACED ONCE AND REPAIRED ONCE. *YH

Jan 6, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HESITATES FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL SLAM INTO GEAR. NOW I HEAR THE TRANSMISSION WHINING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. IT STARTED DOING IT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I HAVE NOTICED ALOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS AND THE ONES IN THE FORD TAURUS. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF...

Jan 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION HESITATES FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL SLAM INTO GEAR. NOW I HEAR THE TRANSMISSION WHINING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. IT STARTED DOING IT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I HAVE NOTICED ALOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS AND THE ONES IN THE FORD TAURUS. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF...

Jan 6, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HESITATES FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL SLAM INTO GEAR. NOW I HEAR THE TRANSMISSION WHINING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. IT STARTED DOING IT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I HAVE NOTICED ALOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS AND THE ONES IN THE FORD TAURUS. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF...

Jan 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRANSMISSION HESITATES FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL SLAM INTO GEAR. NOW I HEAR THE TRANSMISSION WHINING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. IT STARTED DOING IT ALL OF A SUDDEN. I HAVE NOTICED ALOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS AND THE ONES IN THE FORD TAURUS. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF...

Jan 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEWOUT AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER EXTENDED WARRNTY OF HEAD GASKETS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BLEWOUT AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER EXTENDED WARRNTY OF HEAD GASKETS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

2ND TIME THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN ON THIS ENGINE. THE ORIGINAL ENGINE FAILED AT 60K ONLY GOT 50K OUT OF THIS ENGINE. I HAVE A FORD ESCORT W/ 176K AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

2ND TIME THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAS BLOWN ON THIS ENGINE. THE ORIGINAL ENGINE FAILED AT 60K ONLY GOT 50K OUT OF THIS ENGINE. I HAVE A FORD ESCORT W/ 176K AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI FREEZE LEAKED OUT AFTER SAFETY RECALL # 98S36 WAS DONE ON 12/5/00. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ANTI FREEZE LEAKED OUT AFTER SAFETY RECALL # 98S36 WAS DONE ON 12/5/00. *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN HOT WEATHER AT 60 MPH, VEHICLE STALLED, HAPPENED TWICE. TOOK TO DEALER WHO INDICATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Dec 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN HOT WEATHER AT 60 MPH, VEHICLE STALLED, HAPPENED TWICE. TOOK TO DEALER WHO INDICATED THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Dec 6, 2000 Electrical System

SEVERELY MELTED WIRING CONNECTORS AT RELAY AND IN FUEL TANK AT TOP OF SENDER/FUEL PUMP!!!!

Dec 6, 2000 Electrical System

SEVERELY MELTED WIRING CONNECTORS AT RELAY AND IN FUEL TANK AT TOP OF SENDER/FUEL PUMP!!!!

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train

WHEN SPEEDOMETER GETS UP TO 45 MPH NEEDLE FLOPS TO 50/60/ 70, AND GOES UP AND DOWN. DRIVER CAN'T TELL HOW FAST SHE IS GOING.*AK

Dec 1, 2000 Power Train

WHEN SPEEDOMETER GETS UP TO 45 MPH NEEDLE FLOPS TO 50/60/ 70, AND GOES UP AND DOWN. DRIVER CAN'T TELL HOW FAST SHE IS GOING.*AK

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE COOLING FAN CAUSED A FIRE. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Suspension

THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Suspension

THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE COOLING FAN CAUSED A FIRE. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Suspension

THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC

Nov 29, 2000 Suspension

THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC

Nov 21, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 98V323000 CONCERNING SUBFRAME CORROSION THAT HAD BEEN ISSUED TWO YEARS AGO, AND CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT IT TOOK TWO YEARS TO GET LETTER.*AK *SLC

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER STATED THAT NIGHT THAT VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT WAS LEFT AT DEALER TO GET TIRES REPLACED. BUT, NEXT DAY WHEN VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PICKED UP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO SOUTH CAROLINA. WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND HEATER MAL...

Nov 21, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT NIGHT THAT VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT WAS LEFT AT DEALER TO GET TIRES REPLACED. BUT, NEXT DAY WHEN VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PICKED UP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO SOUTH CAROLINA. WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND HEATER MAL...

Nov 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT NIGHT THAT VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT WAS LEFT AT DEALER TO GET TIRES REPLACED. BUT, NEXT DAY WHEN VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PICKED UP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO SOUTH CAROLINA. WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND HEATER MAL...

Nov 21, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT 67500, NEEDLE FLUCTUATES WILDLY AND UNUSABLE AS AN INDICATOR. RESEARCH OF YOUR DATABASE INDICATES UNUSALLY LARGE NUMBER OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. FORD ISSUED AN ADVISORY TO DEALERS (ARTICLE 97-12-5) ON 6/9/97 REGARDING THE DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER. REQUEST NHTSA INITIATE AN INVES...

Nov 21, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 98V323000 CONCERNING SUBFRAME CORROSION THAT HAD BEEN ISSUED TWO YEARS AGO, AND CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT IT TOOK TWO YEARS TO GET LETTER.*AK *SLC

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER STATED THAT NIGHT THAT VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT WAS LEFT AT DEALER TO GET TIRES REPLACED. BUT, NEXT DAY WHEN VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PICKED UP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO SOUTH CAROLINA. WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND HEATER MAL...

Nov 21, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT NIGHT THAT VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT WAS LEFT AT DEALER TO GET TIRES REPLACED. BUT, NEXT DAY WHEN VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PICKED UP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO SOUTH CAROLINA. WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND HEATER MAL...

Nov 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT NIGHT THAT VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT WAS LEFT AT DEALER TO GET TIRES REPLACED. BUT, NEXT DAY WHEN VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PICKED UP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO SOUTH CAROLINA. WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND HEATER MAL...

Nov 21, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT 67500, NEEDLE FLUCTUATES WILDLY AND UNUSABLE AS AN INDICATOR. RESEARCH OF YOUR DATABASE INDICATES UNUSALLY LARGE NUMBER OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS. FORD ISSUED AN ADVISORY TO DEALERS (ARTICLE 97-12-5) ON 6/9/97 REGARDING THE DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER. REQUEST NHTSA INITIATE AN INVES...

Nov 7, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T GIVE CORRECT READING. READING INDICATES VEHICLE IS GOING MUCH FASTER. DEALER'S SAFETY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. AFTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE WIRING HARNESS WAS MOVED TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM. VEHICLE ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE & STARTEDD SMOKING S...

Nov 7, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T GIVE CORRECT READING. READING INDICATES VEHICLE IS GOING MUCH FASTER. DEALER'S SAFETY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. AFTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE WIRING HARNESS WAS MOVED TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM. VEHICLE ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE & STARTEDD SMOKING S...

Nov 7, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T GIVE CORRECT READING. READING INDICATES VEHICLE IS GOING MUCH FASTER. DEALER'S SAFETY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. AFTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE WIRING HARNESS WAS MOVED TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM. VEHICLE ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE & STARTEDD SMOKING S...

Nov 7, 2000 Electrical System

CONSUMER SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T GIVE CORRECT READING. READING INDICATES VEHICLE IS GOING MUCH FASTER. DEALER'S SAFETY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE FOUND NOTHING WRONG. AFTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE WIRING HARNESS WAS MOVED TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM. VEHICLE ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE & STARTEDD SMOKING S...

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

THIS DEFECT CAUSED NO PARKING LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, SIDE MARKERS OR DASH LIGHTS. DEALER SAID THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON! ONE BECOMES A SITTING DUCK IN THE DARK WITH NO LIGHTS IN THE SIDES OR REAR OF VEHICLE. PLEASE MAKE FORD RECALL AND CORRECT THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT.*AK

Nov 6, 2000 Electrical System

THIS DEFECT CAUSED NO PARKING LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, SIDE MARKERS OR DASH LIGHTS. DEALER SAID THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON! ONE BECOMES A SITTING DUCK IN THE DARK WITH NO LIGHTS IN THE SIDES OR REAR OF VEHICLE. PLEASE MAKE FORD RECALL AND CORRECT THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT.*AK

Nov 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED FAILURE OF TIMING CHAIN FRONT COVER GASKET IN 3/2000. WE PAID TO REPLACE FAILED GASKET AT FORD DEALER, FORD REFUSED TO GIVE ANY RELIEF. NOW 7 MONTHS LATER ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED - SHOP INDICATED FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY LEAKAGE FROM TIMING CHAIN FRONT COVER GASKET, CAUSI...

Nov 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED FAILURE OF TIMING CHAIN FRONT COVER GASKET IN 3/2000. WE PAID TO REPLACE FAILED GASKET AT FORD DEALER, FORD REFUSED TO GIVE ANY RELIEF. NOW 7 MONTHS LATER ENTIRE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED - SHOP INDICATED FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY LEAKAGE FROM TIMING CHAIN FRONT COVER GASKET, CAUSI...

Oct 26, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. NEVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. NEVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.ONCE ENGINE COOLS DOWN VEHICLE WILL RESTART. *AK THE VEHICLE STALL SEVEN TIMES WHILE TRAVELING. *YH

Oct 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.ONCE ENGINE COOLS DOWN VEHICLE WILL RESTART. *AK THE VEHICLE STALL SEVEN TIMES WHILE TRAVELING. *YH

Oct 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.ONCE ENGINE COOLS DOWN VEHICLE WILL RESTART. *AK THE VEHICLE STALL SEVEN TIMES WHILE TRAVELING. *YH

Oct 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.ONCE ENGINE COOLS DOWN VEHICLE WILL RESTART. *AK THE VEHICLE STALL SEVEN TIMES WHILE TRAVELING. *YH

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 9 TIMES WITH SAME PROBLEM AND IS NOW PARKED, WILL NOT RUN.*AK

Oct 11, 2000 Electrical System

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 9 TIMES WITH SAME PROBLEM AND IS NOW PARKED, WILL NOT RUN.*AK

Oct 5, 2000 Visibility Fire

APPEARS TO BE OVERFLOW OF TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM DIPSTICK. *AK

Oct 5, 2000 Visibility Fire

APPEARS TO BE OVERFLOW OF TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM DIPSTICK. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER STARTED SWINGING WILDLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH. REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN WITH REPLACED PART AND PERSISTS.

Sep 19, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER STARTED SWINGING WILDLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH. REPLACED AT 30000 MILES. PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN WITH REPLACED PART AND PERSISTS.

Sep 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

EVERY TIME THE DOORS CLOSE OR DOME LIGHT IS SWITCHED OFF THE DOORS LOCK, DOORS LOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND NOBODY IN THE VEHICLE

Sep 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

EVERY TIME THE DOORS CLOSE OR DOME LIGHT IS SWITCHED OFF THE DOORS LOCK, DOORS LOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND NOBODY IN THE VEHICLE

Sep 16, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE LEAVING NO PROPULSION (FWD OR REVERSE). SIMILAR TO MANY OTHER TSB'S I'VE SEEN, WHICH WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN SERIOUS INCIDENTS. FORD CLEARLY KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND MY 12/99 LETTER TO THEM WAS NOT ANSWERED. THIS IS AS SERIOUS A DEFECT AS ONE CAN HAVE, AND WHEN IT...

Sep 16, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE LEAVING NO PROPULSION (FWD OR REVERSE). SIMILAR TO MANY OTHER TSB'S I'VE SEEN, WHICH WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN SERIOUS INCIDENTS. FORD CLEARLY KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND MY 12/99 LETTER TO THEM WAS NOT ANSWERED. THIS IS AS SERIOUS A DEFECT AS ONE CAN HAVE, AND WHEN IT...

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES WILL NOT GO OFF AND AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY

Aug 25, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES WILL NOT GO OFF AND AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DEVELOPED A SEVERE NOISE. OIL WAS CHANGED ON REGULAR BASIS AT GARAGE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE WAY TO WORK. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE DEVELOPED A SEVERE NOISE. OIL WAS CHANGED ON REGULAR BASIS AT GARAGE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE WAY TO WORK. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DEVELOPED A SEVERE NOISE. OIL WAS CHANGED ON REGULAR BASIS AT GARAGE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE WAY TO WORK. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Power Train

ENGINE DEVELOPED A SEVERE NOISE. OIL WAS CHANGED ON REGULAR BASIS AT GARAGE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE WAY TO WORK. *AK

Jul 21, 2000 Electrical System

I HAD BEEN NOTICING A STRANGE BURNING SMELL IN THE CAR FOR SOME TIME - BUT COULDN'T PLACE ITS SOURCE. I FOUND THE SMELL GETTING STRONGER OVER TIME, AND STRONGER WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE DASH AREA SURROUNDING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS WARM TO THE TOUCH. I PULLED OFF THE ...

Jul 21, 2000 Electrical System

I HAD BEEN NOTICING A STRANGE BURNING SMELL IN THE CAR FOR SOME TIME - BUT COULDN'T PLACE ITS SOURCE. I FOUND THE SMELL GETTING STRONGER OVER TIME, AND STRONGER WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE DASH AREA SURROUNDING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS WARM TO THE TOUCH. I PULLED OFF THE ...

Jun 19, 2000 Power Train

MY FIRST SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STARTED SWING BETWEEN 45 AND 85 AT CONSTANT REAL SPEED, WHENEVER I DROVE AROUND 60 MPH REAL SPEED. AT THAT TIME MY CAR HAD 29,000 MILES IN AUG 1997. I CHANGED MY SPEEDOMETER FROM FORD DEALER UNDER FORD WARRANTY. I HAD EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEMS AT 46,000 MILES IN NOV 1998 ...

Jun 19, 2000 Power Train

MY FIRST SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STARTED SWING BETWEEN 45 AND 85 AT CONSTANT REAL SPEED, WHENEVER I DROVE AROUND 60 MPH REAL SPEED. AT THAT TIME MY CAR HAD 29,000 MILES IN AUG 1997. I CHANGED MY SPEEDOMETER FROM FORD DEALER UNDER FORD WARRANTY. I HAD EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEMS AT 46,000 MILES IN NOV 1998 ...

Jun 13, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 11, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS INACCURATE WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCES AT HIGH SPEEDS 45 OR HIGHER. WILL GO UP TO 85 AND BACK DOWN TO 45. AT LOWER SPEEDS READING IS NOT ACCURATE. YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF YOUR ACTUAL SPEED. SPEEDO HEAD WAS REPLACED 07/98 AT 49,760 MILES SPEEDOMETER FAILED AGAI...

Jun 11, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER IS INACCURATE WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCES AT HIGH SPEEDS 45 OR HIGHER. WILL GO UP TO 85 AND BACK DOWN TO 45. AT LOWER SPEEDS READING IS NOT ACCURATE. YOU HAVE NO IDEA OF YOUR ACTUAL SPEED. SPEEDO HEAD WAS REPLACED 07/98 AT 49,760 MILES SPEEDOMETER FAILED AGAI...

May 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting Fire

I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TWICE SINCE I OWNED THE CAR (2 YEARS). THE SWITCH OVERHEATS AND ACTUALLY BURNS/CHARS THE METAL CONTACTS AND MELTS THE PLUG. IT GETS VERY HOT TO TOUCH AND THE HEADLIGHT AND/OR PARKING LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF AND TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER OWNERS ...

May 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting Fire

I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TWICE SINCE I OWNED THE CAR (2 YEARS). THE SWITCH OVERHEATS AND ACTUALLY BURNS/CHARS THE METAL CONTACTS AND MELTS THE PLUG. IT GETS VERY HOT TO TOUCH AND THE HEADLIGHT AND/OR PARKING LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF AND TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER OWNERS ...

Apr 22, 2000 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WIDOW POPS OUT WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR. ALSO THE DEALER INSTALLED A SPEEDOMETER TWO YEARS AGO IN MAY OF 1998 FOR $400.00 COST TO US WHICH WAS'NT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO US. THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 19...

Apr 22, 2000 Power Train

DRIVERS SIDE WIDOW POPS OUT WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR. ALSO THE DEALER INSTALLED A SPEEDOMETER TWO YEARS AGO IN MAY OF 1998 FOR $400.00 COST TO US WHICH WAS'NT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO US. THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 19...

Apr 22, 2000 Visibility

DRIVERS SIDE WIDOW POPS OUT WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR. ALSO THE DEALER INSTALLED A SPEEDOMETER TWO YEARS AGO IN MAY OF 1998 FOR $400.00 COST TO US WHICH WAS'NT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO US. THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 19...

Apr 22, 2000 Power Train

DRIVERS SIDE WIDOW POPS OUT WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR. ALSO THE DEALER INSTALLED A SPEEDOMETER TWO YEARS AGO IN MAY OF 1998 FOR $400.00 COST TO US WHICH WAS'NT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFTY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO US. THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 19...

Apr 21, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 45MPH SPEEDOMETER OSCILATES. DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO TELL HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. THE DEALER, NORTH GATE LINCOLN IN TAMPA, FL, REFUSES TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER DEFECTIVE, TWO TIMES IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 45MPH SPEEDOMETER OSCILATES. DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO TELL HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. THE DEALER, NORTH GATE LINCOLN IN TAMPA, FL, REFUSES TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 21, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER DEFECTIVE, TWO TIMES IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Electrical System

WIRE TO STARTED CORRODED, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THERE IS A REPAIR KIT

Apr 17, 2000 Electrical System

WIRE TO STARTED CORRODED, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THERE IS A REPAIR KIT

Apr 12, 2000 Structure

RECAL 98V323 000/SUBFRAME CORROSION: SUBFRAME DETACHED FROM BODY MOUNT, CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Structure

RECAL 98V323 000/SUBFRAME CORROSION: SUBFRAME DETACHED FROM BODY MOUNT, CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL VEHICLE LOST POWER. IT FELT LIKE CARRYING A LOAD. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL VEHICLE LOST POWER. IT FELT LIKE CARRYING A LOAD. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS ERRACTICALLY WHENEVER THE SPEED EXCEEDS 40MPH OR A BUMP IS ENCOUNTERED ON THE ROAD. BASED ON THE DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT THIS FAILURE CAUSES I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN INSTITUTED TO ADDRESS THIS VERY SERIOUS DEFECT. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGISTER...

Apr 7, 2000 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS ERRACTICALLY WHENEVER THE SPEED EXCEEDS 40MPH OR A BUMP IS ENCOUNTERED ON THE ROAD. BASED ON THE DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT THIS FAILURE CAUSES I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN INSTITUTED TO ADDRESS THIS VERY SERIOUS DEFECT. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGISTER...

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY 1995 SABLE IN JULY 97 WITH 30,000 MILES AND A FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT 31,667 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER DIAL WOULD BUZZ AND THE NEEDLE SWING BACK AND FORTH, NOT READING PROPER SPEED. I CONTACTED A FORD DEALER, COLUMBIA FORD IN COLUMBIA, CT AND THEY REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD IN DASH, ST...

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER UNIT REQUIRED TWO REPLACEMENTS, HOWEVER STILL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, FLUCTUATES OVER 55 MPH. *MJS

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR MOTOR MOUNT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION OF THE HEAD GASKET AND THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO CHARGE CONSUMER, THE REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER ADDITIONAL DAMAGES TO GASKETS, NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES. *MJS

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY 1995 SABLE IN JULY 97 WITH 30,000 MILES AND A FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT 31,667 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER DIAL WOULD BUZZ AND THE NEEDLE SWING BACK AND FORTH, NOT READING PROPER SPEED. I CONTACTED A FORD DEALER, COLUMBIA FORD IN COLUMBIA, CT AND THEY REPLACED THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD IN DASH, ST...

Apr 6, 2000 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER UNIT REQUIRED TWO REPLACEMENTS, HOWEVER STILL DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, FLUCTUATES OVER 55 MPH. *MJS

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAR MOTOR MOUNT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Apr 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION OF THE HEAD GASKET AND THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO CHARGE CONSUMER, THE REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER ADDITIONAL DAMAGES TO GASKETS, NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES. *MJS

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PROBLEMS OCCUR WITH THIS PLATE NUT. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT BAD WITH ONLY 39,000 MILES ON MY CAR! *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Structure

DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS PART WOULD GO WITH ONLY 39,130 MILES ON IT. COULD THE SUBFRAME REAR PLATE HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS MATTER???? . *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PROBLEMS OCCUR WITH THIS PLATE NUT. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT BAD WITH ONLY 39,000 MILES ON MY CAR! *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Structure

DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS PART WOULD GO WITH ONLY 39,130 MILES ON IT. COULD THE SUBFRAME REAR PLATE HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS MATTER???? . *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Suspension

CONSTANT NOISE IN REAR WHEELS. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Suspension

CONSTANT NOISE IN REAR WHEELS. *AK

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I REALIZE THAT FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE HEAD GASKET. I ALSO BELIEVE THEY SHOULD EXTEND THEIR WARRANTY TO COVER THE TIMING COVER GASKET AS WELL. I CALLED A NUMBER OF DEALERS. THE OVERALL IMPRESSION I GOT WAS THAT THEY ARE SEEING MORE AND MORE 3.8 LITER ENGINES WITH LEAKING TIMING COVE...

Mar 28, 2000 Power Train

I REALIZE THAT FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE HEAD GASKET. I ALSO BELIEVE THEY SHOULD EXTEND THEIR WARRANTY TO COVER THE TIMING COVER GASKET AS WELL. I CALLED A NUMBER OF DEALERS. THE OVERALL IMPRESSION I GOT WAS THAT THEY ARE SEEING MORE AND MORE 3.8 LITER ENGINES WITH LEAKING TIMING COVE...

Mar 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I REALIZE THAT FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE HEAD GASKET. I ALSO BELIEVE THEY SHOULD EXTEND THEIR WARRANTY TO COVER THE TIMING COVER GASKET AS WELL. I CALLED A NUMBER OF DEALERS. THE OVERALL IMPRESSION I GOT WAS THAT THEY ARE SEEING MORE AND MORE 3.8 LITER ENGINES WITH LEAKING TIMING COVE...

Mar 28, 2000 Power Train

I REALIZE THAT FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE HEAD GASKET. I ALSO BELIEVE THEY SHOULD EXTEND THEIR WARRANTY TO COVER THE TIMING COVER GASKET AS WELL. I CALLED A NUMBER OF DEALERS. THE OVERALL IMPRESSION I GOT WAS THAT THEY ARE SEEING MORE AND MORE 3.8 LITER ENGINES WITH LEAKING TIMING COVE...

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE I HAVE PURCAHSED THE CAR (IT WAS THE SHOWCASE CAR) EVERY SUMMER AS THE WEATHER GETS HOT THE CAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL CUT OFF. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS (TWO OF WHICH THEY KEEP THE CAR FOR A WEEK) THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SO, THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME AN...

Mar 22, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE I HAVE PURCAHSED THE CAR (IT WAS THE SHOWCASE CAR) EVERY SUMMER AS THE WEATHER GETS HOT THE CAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL CUT OFF. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS (TWO OF WHICH THEY KEEP THE CAR FOR A WEEK) THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SO, THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME AN...

Mar 22, 2000 Equipment

SINCE I HAVE PURCAHSED THE CAR (IT WAS THE SHOWCASE CAR) EVERY SUMMER AS THE WEATHER GETS HOT THE CAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL CUT OFF. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS (TWO OF WHICH THEY KEEP THE CAR FOR A WEEK) THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SO, THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME AN...

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

PLASTIC SPEEDOMETER GEAR BROKE. NLM

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE I HAVE PURCAHSED THE CAR (IT WAS THE SHOWCASE CAR) EVERY SUMMER AS THE WEATHER GETS HOT THE CAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL CUT OFF. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS (TWO OF WHICH THEY KEEP THE CAR FOR A WEEK) THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SO, THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME AN...

Mar 22, 2000 Electrical System

SINCE I HAVE PURCAHSED THE CAR (IT WAS THE SHOWCASE CAR) EVERY SUMMER AS THE WEATHER GETS HOT THE CAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL CUT OFF. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS (TWO OF WHICH THEY KEEP THE CAR FOR A WEEK) THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SO, THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME AN...

Mar 22, 2000 Equipment

SINCE I HAVE PURCAHSED THE CAR (IT WAS THE SHOWCASE CAR) EVERY SUMMER AS THE WEATHER GETS HOT THE CAR WITHOUT ANY WARNING WILL CUT OFF. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS (TWO OF WHICH THEY KEEP THE CAR FOR A WEEK) THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SO, THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP ME AN...

Mar 22, 2000 Power Train

PLASTIC SPEEDOMETER GEAR BROKE. NLM

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GOES UP AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. CONSUMER IT NOT ABLE TO DRIVE CAR. CONSUMER FEELS CAR MAY BURN UP. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

TEMPERATURE GOES UP AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. CONSUMER IT NOT ABLE TO DRIVE CAR. CONSUMER FEELS CAR MAY BURN UP. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN FRONT COVER GASKET AND TRANSMISSION PAN SIDE COVER GASKET HAVE BOTH FAILED PREMATURELY. *ET

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GOES UP AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. CONSUMER IT NOT ABLE TO DRIVE CAR. CONSUMER FEELS CAR MAY BURN UP. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Unknown Or Other

TEMPERATURE GOES UP AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. CONSUMER IT NOT ABLE TO DRIVE CAR. CONSUMER FEELS CAR MAY BURN UP. *AK

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN FRONT COVER GASKET AND TRANSMISSION PAN SIDE COVER GASKET HAVE BOTH FAILED PREMATURELY. *ET

Mar 20, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 45 MPH OR ABOVE SPEEDOMETER STARTS TO FLUCTUATE, BOUNCING BACK AND FORWARD, NOT READING THE CORRECT MILEAGE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. *AK *ML

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO ASUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 45 MPH OR ABOVE SPEEDOMETER STARTS TO FLUCTUATE, BOUNCING BACK AND FORWARD, NOT READING THE CORRECT MILEAGE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. *AK *ML

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO ASUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 18, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER REPLACED @ 68,000 MILES, FAILED AGAIN @ 82,220. AT 30 MPH SPEEDO JUMPS TO 85 MPH, FORD CLAIMS THEY DO NOT HAVE A SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM, BUT YOUR COMPLAINT DATA BASE SHOWS OTHERWISE. FORD REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS UNLESS I INCUR THE TOTAL EXPENSE AROUND $500. - THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Mar 18, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER REPLACED @ 68,000 MILES, FAILED AGAIN @ 82,220. AT 30 MPH SPEEDO JUMPS TO 85 MPH, FORD CLAIMS THEY DO NOT HAVE A SPEEDOMETER PROBLEM, BUT YOUR COMPLAINT DATA BASE SHOWS OTHERWISE. FORD REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS UNLESS I INCUR THE TOTAL EXPENSE AROUND $500. - THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY CYLINDER HEAD GASKET RESULTED IN OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO OTHER ENDINE COMPONENTS (WATER PUMP, RADIATOR). *MJS

Mar 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY CYLINDER HEAD GASKET RESULTED IN OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO OTHER ENDINE COMPONENTS (WATER PUMP, RADIATOR). *MJS

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKS DUE TO FAULTY MACHINING OF CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTS IN OVERHEATING, ENGINE FAILURE OR FIRE. I HAD THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR REPLACED BEFORE A GOODYEAR TIRE CENTER IN CINCINNATI KNEW EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE OVERHEATING CONDITION. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRING...

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKS DUE TO FAULTY MACHINING OF CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTS IN OVERHEATING, ENGINE FAILURE OR FIRE. I HAD THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR REPLACED BEFORE A GOODYEAR TIRE CENTER IN CINCINNATI KNEW EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE OVERHEATING CONDITION. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRING...

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKS DUE TO FAULTY MACHINING OF CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTS IN OVERHEATING, ENGINE FAILURE OR FIRE. I HAD THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR REPLACED BEFORE A GOODYEAR TIRE CENTER IN CINCINNATI KNEW EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE OVERHEATING CONDITION. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRING...

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKS DUE TO FAULTY MACHINING OF CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTS IN OVERHEATING, ENGINE FAILURE OR FIRE. I HAD THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR REPLACED BEFORE A GOODYEAR TIRE CENTER IN CINCINNATI KNEW EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE OVERHEATING CONDITION. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRING...

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKS DUE TO FAULTY MACHINING OF CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTS IN OVERHEATING, ENGINE FAILURE OR FIRE. I HAD THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR REPLACED BEFORE A GOODYEAR TIRE CENTER IN CINCINNATI KNEW EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE OVERHEATING CONDITION. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRING...

Mar 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKS DUE TO FAULTY MACHINING OF CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTS IN OVERHEATING, ENGINE FAILURE OR FIRE. I HAD THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR REPLACED BEFORE A GOODYEAR TIRE CENTER IN CINCINNATI KNEW EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE OVERHEATING CONDITION. THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRING...

Feb 25, 2000 Power Train

APRIL '96 SPEEDOMETER FAILED, WARRANTY REPLACED. JAN'00 FAILED AGAIN ON 5 YR OLD CAR W/42,000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER/DETROIT MANY TIMES. DEALER HAS TO KEEP CAR 2 DAYS WILL NOT PROVIDE LOANER. CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. NEEDLE FLUCTUATES, DO NOT KNOW SPEED I AM DRIVING. A CAR WITH THIS LOW MIL...

Feb 25, 2000 Power Train

APRIL '96 SPEEDOMETER FAILED, WARRANTY REPLACED. JAN'00 FAILED AGAIN ON 5 YR OLD CAR W/42,000 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER/DETROIT MANY TIMES. DEALER HAS TO KEEP CAR 2 DAYS WILL NOT PROVIDE LOANER. CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. NEEDLE FLUCTUATES, DO NOT KNOW SPEED I AM DRIVING. A CAR WITH THIS LOW MIL...

Feb 17, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES WILDLY UPON ACCELERATION AND WHILE CRUISING. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES WILDLY UPON ACCELERATION AND WHILE CRUISING. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMERS SPEEDOMETER HEAD FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARREANTY, FAILED AGAIN AND DEALER REFUSE TO REPLACE BECAUSE SPEEDOMETER HEAD WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. NLM

Feb 14, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMERS SPEEDOMETER HEAD FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARREANTY, FAILED AGAIN AND DEALER REFUSE TO REPLACE BECAUSE SPEEDOMETER HEAD WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. NLM

Feb 12, 2000 Power Train Fire

SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FIRST OCCURRED IN 1998 AT 20,000 MILES. PART WAS REPLACED, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED AT 30,000 MILES AND DEALER STATES THAT COSTUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL COST OF REPAIR. *AK

Feb 12, 2000 Power Train Fire

SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FIRST OCCURRED IN 1998 AT 20,000 MILES. PART WAS REPLACED, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED AT 30,000 MILES AND DEALER STATES THAT COSTUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL COST OF REPAIR. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65MPH ODOMETER JUMPS UP AND DOWN SO THAT DRIVER IS UNABLE TO TELL WHAT SPEED HE IS DRIVING. DEALER HAS REPLACED SPEEDOMETER, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS,, FUEL LINE FAILURE AT 13,000 MILES CAUSING GAS FUMES. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Fuel System, Other

WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65MPH ODOMETER JUMPS UP AND DOWN SO THAT DRIVER IS UNABLE TO TELL WHAT SPEED HE IS DRIVING. DEALER HAS REPLACED SPEEDOMETER, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS,, FUEL LINE FAILURE AT 13,000 MILES CAUSING GAS FUMES. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65MPH ODOMETER JUMPS UP AND DOWN SO THAT DRIVER IS UNABLE TO TELL WHAT SPEED HE IS DRIVING. DEALER HAS REPLACED SPEEDOMETER, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS,, FUEL LINE FAILURE AT 13,000 MILES CAUSING GAS FUMES. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Fuel System, Other

WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65MPH ODOMETER JUMPS UP AND DOWN SO THAT DRIVER IS UNABLE TO TELL WHAT SPEED HE IS DRIVING. DEALER HAS REPLACED SPEEDOMETER, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS,, FUEL LINE FAILURE AT 13,000 MILES CAUSING GAS FUMES. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDS 35 MPH SPEEDOMETER JUMPS UP TO 80 MPH. SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. *AK *ML

Feb 9, 2000 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDS 35 MPH SPEEDOMETER JUMPS UP TO 80 MPH. SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC. *AK *ML

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAS BLOWN OUT, RESULTING IN A DEFECTIVE RADIATOR AND TIMING CAP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY RECALLS WITHIN THE LAST 2 YRS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM OF THE 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WE WERE TOLD THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM HOWEVER, WE NEVER RECEIVED AND BULLETINS. WE HAVE THE HEAD GASKET, WATER PUMP, PLATE ABOVE WATER PUMP GO OUT...

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY RECALLS WITHIN THE LAST 2 YRS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM OF THE 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WE WERE TOLD THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM HOWEVER, WE NEVER RECEIVED AND BULLETINS. WE HAVE THE HEAD GASKET, WATER PUMP, PLATE ABOVE WATER PUMP GO OUT...

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKETS HAS BLOWN OUT, RESULTING IN A DEFECTIVE RADIATOR AND TIMING CAP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Power Train

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. *AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY RECALLS WITHIN THE LAST 2 YRS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM OF THE 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WE WERE TOLD THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM HOWEVER, WE NEVER RECEIVED AND BULLETINS. WE HAVE THE HEAD GASKET, WATER PUMP, PLATE ABOVE WATER PUMP GO OUT...

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY RECALLS WITHIN THE LAST 2 YRS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM OF THE 1995 MERCURY SABLE. WE WERE TOLD THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR A HEAD GASKET PROBLEM HOWEVER, WE NEVER RECEIVED AND BULLETINS. WE HAVE THE HEAD GASKET, WATER PUMP, PLATE ABOVE WATER PUMP GO OUT...

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ELECTRIC MOTOR FAN FAILED. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ELECTRIC MOTOR FAN FAILED. YH

Jan 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Electrical System

WINDOW WIPER/HIGH BEAM/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS FAULTY CAUSING WIPERS TO NOT PARK IN PROPER POSITION ALSO INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS

Jan 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 16, 2000 Electrical System

WINDOW WIPER/HIGH BEAM/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS FAULTY CAUSING WIPERS TO NOT PARK IN PROPER POSITION ALSO INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS

Jan 14, 2000 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD HAS BEEN PROBLEMATIC SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE. THE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER HEAD WAS REPLACED IN DECEMBER 1997,AFTER REPEATED COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALERSHIP. LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED,IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO NEEDLE FLUCTUATION. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE DUE TO...

Jan 14, 2000 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD HAS BEEN PROBLEMATIC SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE. THE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER HEAD WAS REPLACED IN DECEMBER 1997,AFTER REPEATED COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALERSHIP. LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED,IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO NEEDLE FLUCTUATION. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE DUE TO...

Jan 13, 2000 Power Train

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED. *YC

Jan 13, 2000 Power Train

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED. *YC

Jan 10, 2000 Steering

BOTH FRONT TIE ROD ENDS FAILED PREMATURELY CAUSING NOISES. NLM

Jan 10, 2000 Steering

BOTH FRONT TIE ROD ENDS FAILED PREMATURELY CAUSING NOISES. NLM

Jan 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A USED CAR. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT INFORM US OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH A HEAD GASKET. I LEARNED OF THIS PROBLEM AFTER THE FACT. WHEN THE CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THIS PROBLEM BY OUR MECHANIC, I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SALESMAN IMMEDI...

Jan 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A USED CAR. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT INFORM US OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH A HEAD GASKET. I LEARNED OF THIS PROBLEM AFTER THE FACT. WHEN THE CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THIS PROBLEM BY OUR MECHANIC, I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SALESMAN IMMEDI...

Dec 29, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Structure

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS

Dec 29, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Structure

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE IN AUG 1997 WITH 20,000 MILE OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION/ THERMOSTAT/MULTI-FUNCTIO...

Dec 29, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED AND REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS

Dec 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH FRONT WHEELS LOCKING UP WHENEVER MAKING A TURN ( MORE SO WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN). DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INSPECTION / REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AND MANUFACTURER REPAIR PROGRAM NOT REPORTED TO NEW SECOND OWNER OF VEHICLE AND FORD WILL NOT HONOR REPAIR OF PROBLEM

Dec 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH FRONT WHEELS LOCKING UP WHENEVER MAKING A TURN ( MORE SO WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN). DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INSPECTION / REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM AND MANUFACTURER REPAIR PROGRAM NOT REPORTED TO NEW SECOND OWNER OF VEHICLE AND FORD WILL NOT HONOR REPAIR OF PROBLEM

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK AND COOLING FAN FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Power Train

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK AND COOLING FAN FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK AND COOLING FAN FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK AND COOLING FAN FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK AND COOLING FAN FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Power Train

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK AND COOLING FAN FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK AND COOLING FAN FAILURE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK AND COOLING FAN FAILURE. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Power Train

DUE TO THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD GOING OUT WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SPEED. THIS CAUSES INCREASED SPEED. ALSO SPEEDOMETER HEAD HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS COMMON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Power Train

DUE TO THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD GOING OUT WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SPEED. THIS CAUSES INCREASED SPEED. ALSO SPEEDOMETER HEAD HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. DEALER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS COMMON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND AT SPEEDS OF 35MPH AND ABOVE. WAS REPLACED ONCE BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY, BUT FAILED AGAIN AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. BOTH THE DEALER AND FORD REFUSE TO DISCUSS REPLACING IT AGAIN UNLESS I PAY FOR IT. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER JUMPS AROUND AT SPEEDS OF 35MPH AND ABOVE. WAS REPLACED ONCE BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY, BUT FAILED AGAIN AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. BOTH THE DEALER AND FORD REFUSE TO DISCUSS REPLACING IT AGAIN UNLESS I PAY FOR IT. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Power Train

SPEED SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST, AND NOW THE CAR IS ACTING UP IN THE SAME MANNER AS IN THE PAST 3 INCIDENTS. I CALLED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AT FORD AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NONE

Nov 29, 1999 Power Train

SPEED SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST, AND NOW THE CAR IS ACTING UP IN THE SAME MANNER AS IN THE PAST 3 INCIDENTS. I CALLED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AT FORD AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THESE PROBLEMS. *AK

Nov 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NONE

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN WARM WEATHER THE VEHICLE STALLS FREQUENTLY BUT RESTARTS AFTER AN HOUR STOPPING. YH

Nov 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN WARM WEATHER THE VEHICLE STALLS FREQUENTLY BUT RESTARTS AFTER AN HOUR STOPPING. YH

Nov 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY INCLUDED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY INCLUDED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. MJS

Nov 15, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. MJS

Nov 10, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HOUSING BROKE INTO TWO, EXPOSING THE METAL, AND CAUSING THE RESTRAINT TO DISCONNECT . DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HOUSING BROKE INTO TWO, EXPOSING THE METAL, AND CAUSING THE RESTRAINT TO DISCONNECT . DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 8, 1999 Steering

HONORABLE MENTION IS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 2 TIMES / ENGINE SEALS WERE PRELACED AT 69000 MILES /

Nov 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HONORABLE MENTION IS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 2 TIMES / ENGINE SEALS WERE PRELACED AT 69000 MILES /

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System

HONORABLE MENTION IS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 2 TIMES / ENGINE SEALS WERE PRELACED AT 69000 MILES /

Nov 8, 1999 Visibility

HONORABLE MENTION IS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 2 TIMES / ENGINE SEALS WERE PRELACED AT 69000 MILES /

Nov 8, 1999 Steering

HONORABLE MENTION IS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 2 TIMES / ENGINE SEALS WERE PRELACED AT 69000 MILES /

Nov 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HONORABLE MENTION IS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 2 TIMES / ENGINE SEALS WERE PRELACED AT 69000 MILES /

Nov 8, 1999 Electrical System

HONORABLE MENTION IS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 2 TIMES / ENGINE SEALS WERE PRELACED AT 69000 MILES /

Nov 8, 1999 Visibility

HONORABLE MENTION IS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF 2 TIMES / ENGINE SEALS WERE PRELACED AT 69000 MILES /

Nov 5, 1999 Suspension

THE FRONT SPRING BROKE WHILE GOING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. THE CAR WAS COMPLETLY UNDRIVABLE AND IF IT WAS GOING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED COULD HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS. THIS HAPPENED 113 MILES AFTER THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALERS FOR A RECALL THAT REPLACED THE SUB FRAME MOUNTS FOR THE PART THAT SUPPORTS...

Nov 5, 1999 Suspension

THE FRONT SPRING BROKE WHILE GOING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. THE CAR WAS COMPLETLY UNDRIVABLE AND IF IT WAS GOING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED COULD HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS. THIS HAPPENED 113 MILES AFTER THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALERS FOR A RECALL THAT REPLACED THE SUB FRAME MOUNTS FOR THE PART THAT SUPPORTS...

Nov 3, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Nov 1, 1999 Electrical System Fire

SITTING IN THE VEHICLE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. OPENED THE DOOR TO SEE WHERE IT WAS BURNING. TURNED ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND A FIRE BROKE OUT ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK

Nov 1, 1999 Electrical System Fire

SITTING IN THE VEHICLE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. OPENED THE DOOR TO SEE WHERE IT WAS BURNING. TURNED ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND A FIRE BROKE OUT ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER JUMPS BETWEEN 30 AND 85 MPH WHEN TRAVELLING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH. REPLACED 3/98 AT 42,000 MILES, PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AGAIN AT 82,000 MILES.

Oct 26, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER JUMPS BETWEEN 30 AND 85 MPH WHEN TRAVELLING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH. REPLACED 3/98 AT 42,000 MILES, PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AGAIN AT 82,000 MILES.

Oct 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V019000 IN THE MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS ON DATE GIVEN. PICKED VEHICLE UP. THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE ON 02 SEP 99. THE REMEDY FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN HAD FAILED. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 10/10/97 SPEEDOMETER WAS REPAIRED/REPLACED BY PEACH FORD IN BREWTON, AL UNDER WARRANTY. ON 6/2/99 ASTRO LINCOLN REPAIRED SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM AND WAS PAID 107.00 THEN ON 6/4/99 PAID AN ADDITIONAL 127.73 FOR PARTS F5DZ9E731A; F2DZ 9A820 A; F5DZ 9F714Z FOR PARTS THAT ASTRO SAID WOULD FIX SPEEDOME...

Oct 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V019000 IN THE MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS ON DATE GIVEN. PICKED VEHICLE UP. THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE ON 02 SEP 99. THE REMEDY FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN HAD FAILED. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 10/10/97 SPEEDOMETER WAS REPAIRED/REPLACED BY PEACH FORD IN BREWTON, AL UNDER WARRANTY. ON 6/2/99 ASTRO LINCOLN REPAIRED SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM AND WAS PAID 107.00 THEN ON 6/4/99 PAID AN ADDITIONAL 127.73 FOR PARTS F5DZ9E731A; F2DZ 9A820 A; F5DZ 9F714Z FOR PARTS THAT ASTRO SAID WOULD FIX SPEEDOME...

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STARTING POSITION VEHICLE HEASITATES. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STARTING POSITION VEHICLE HEASITATES. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STARTING POSITION VEHICLE HEASITATES. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Power Train

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STARTING POSITION VEHICLE HEASITATES. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I SENT THIS IN LAST JUNE. I RECEIVED NO FEEDBACK!? DANGEROUS! COSTLY!

Sep 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

I SENT THIS IN LAST JUNE. I RECEIVED NO FEEDBACK!? DANGEROUS! COSTLY!

Sep 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND MUST NOW BE REPLACED AGAIN.

Sep 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND MUST NOW BE REPLACED AGAIN.

Sep 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK, COOLONG FAN FAILURE

Sep 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK, COOLONG FAN FAILURE

Sep 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK, COOLONG FAN FAILURE

Sep 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED MOTOR MOUNTS, FAILED TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET, TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILURE, RADIATOR LEAK, COOLONG FAN FAILURE

Sep 14, 1999 Visibility

UPON ENTERING THE CAR CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR HAD FALLEN OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THIS IS THE SECOND INSTANCE. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Visibility

UPON ENTERING THE CAR CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR HAD FALLEN OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THIS IS THE SECOND INSTANCE. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Suspension

MISSING BOLT FROM THE CV SHAFT AND OUTER TIE ROD CAUSED THE COMPONENTS TO COLLAPSE AND RESULTED IN ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENT FAILURES. MJS

Sep 2, 1999 Suspension

MISSING BOLT FROM THE CV SHAFT AND OUTER TIE ROD CAUSED THE COMPONENTS TO COLLAPSE AND RESULTED IN ABS BRAKE FAILURE AND SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENT FAILURES. MJS

Sep 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Steering

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Steering

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Steering

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Steering

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS PROBLEM HAD ONLY OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED. WE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE CAR STALLS, THE ...

Aug 25, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID HAS TO BE PUT IN THE VEHICLE DAILY. THE DEALER HAS ORDERED A STEERING GRADE, BUT THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE. T MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID HAS TO BE PUT IN THE VEHICLE DAILY. THE DEALER HAS ORDERED A STEERING GRADE, BUT THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE. T MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #97V019000 MAY APPLY ALTHOUGH THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR IN OUR CAR FAILED IN WARM WEATHER HERE IN TUCSON, AZ!!! THE FAN "FROZE UP" AND STOPPED WORKING. THIS RESULTED IN ENORMOUS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE CAR AND HAD IT TOWE...

Aug 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #97V019000 MAY APPLY ALTHOUGH THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR IN OUR CAR FAILED IN WARM WEATHER HERE IN TUCSON, AZ!!! THE FAN "FROZE UP" AND STOPPED WORKING. THIS RESULTED IN ENORMOUS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE CAR AND HAD IT TOWE...

Aug 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING AND VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, IT BEGINS TO IDLE, AS IF IT TRYING TO MOVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACED. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE AIR CONDITIONER IS RUNNING AND VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP, IT BEGINS TO IDLE, AS IF IT TRYING TO MOVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACED. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Power Train

PURCHASED AT 11000 MILES. AT 19000 MILES SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE WILDLY AND SHOW INACCURATE SPEEDS. REPLACED UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. AT 43000 MILES SAME PROBLEM. DEALER SAYS FORD WILL NOT PAY. FORD SAYS THEY WILL NOT PAY. AFTER MUCH RUNAROUND DEALER SAYS FORD WILL PAY HALF OF $700-800 T...

Aug 10, 1999 Power Train

PURCHASED AT 11000 MILES. AT 19000 MILES SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE WILDLY AND SHOW INACCURATE SPEEDS. REPLACED UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. AT 43000 MILES SAME PROBLEM. DEALER SAYS FORD WILL NOT PAY. FORD SAYS THEY WILL NOT PAY. AFTER MUCH RUNAROUND DEALER SAYS FORD WILL PAY HALF OF $700-800 T...

Aug 6, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HESITATION BEFORE GOING INTO GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. SEEKING HELP FROM HNTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN THE WEATHER GETS WARM AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF, IT FREQUENTLY WILL NOT RESTART. YH

Aug 6, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HESITATION BEFORE GOING INTO GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. SEEKING HELP FROM HNTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN THE WEATHER GETS WARM AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF, IT FREQUENTLY WILL NOT RESTART. YH

Jul 28, 1999 Structure

RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-323). MJS

Jul 28, 1999 Structure

RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-323). MJS

Jul 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED DANGER CONCERNING THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL FILLER LINE WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE WHEEL WELL WHERE FUEL FILLER LINE IS LEFT UNPROTECTED AND POSES A GREAT DANGER IF LINE IS RUPTURED BY A BLOWN TIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY HAD NOTHING TO SAY. *AK *ML

Jul 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER NOTICED DANGER CONCERNING THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL FILLER LINE WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE WHEEL WELL WHERE FUEL FILLER LINE IS LEFT UNPROTECTED AND POSES A GREAT DANGER IF LINE IS RUPTURED BY A BLOWN TIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY HAD NOTHING TO SAY. *AK *ML

Jul 21, 1999 Power Train

WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER HIT 32,000 IT DIDN'T SPEED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK *ML

Jul 21, 1999 Power Train

WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER HIT 32,000 IT DIDN'T SPEED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK *ML

Jul 15, 1999 Structure

TAILGATE WAS OPENED AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED , AND TAILGATE WINDOW SUDDENLY SHATTERED. DEALER HAS NOT BENN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Structure

TAILGATE WAS OPENED AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED , AND TAILGATE WINDOW SUDDENLY SHATTERED. DEALER HAS NOT BENN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Power Train

AT 32,000 MILES SPEEDOMERTER WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. BUT THE MILEAGE WAS NOT REGISTERED WHEN THE NEW WAS PUT IN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 8, 1999 Power Train

AT 32,000 MILES SPEEDOMERTER WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. BUT THE MILEAGE WAS NOT REGISTERED WHEN THE NEW WAS PUT IN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, WHEN SETTING CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ACCELERATED. FINALLY, MOTOR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, WHEN SETTING CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ACCELERATED. FINALLY, MOTOR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DASH PANEL LIGHTS TO GO OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Interior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DASH PANEL LIGHTS TO GO OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, WHEN SETTING CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ACCELERATED. FINALLY, MOTOR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, WHEN SETTING CRUISE CONTROL AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ACCELERATED. FINALLY, MOTOR MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DASH PANEL LIGHTS TO GO OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 6, 1999 Interior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DASH PANEL LIGHTS TO GO OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Suspension

A WASHER WAS MISSING FROM THE TOP LEFT REAR STRUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Suspension

A WASHER WAS MISSING FROM THE TOP LEFT REAR STRUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Wheels

THE WASHER WAS MISSING FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL STRUT. HAD MADE A LOT OF NOISE WHENEVER IT HIT A BUMP OR ROUGH PATCH OF ROAD. VEHICLE SHAKES A LOT WHEN THAT HAPPENS. FEELS LIKE ITS FALLING APART. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER TO CHECK.

Jun 25, 1999 Wheels

THE WASHER WAS MISSING FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL STRUT. HAD MADE A LOT OF NOISE WHENEVER IT HIT A BUMP OR ROUGH PATCH OF ROAD. VEHICLE SHAKES A LOT WHEN THAT HAPPENS. FEELS LIKE ITS FALLING APART. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER TO CHECK.

Jun 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THEN INTO DRIVE , AND VEHICLE SUDDENDLY ACCELERATED,TOOK OFF WITH FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THEN INTO DRIVE , AND VEHICLE SUDDENDLY ACCELERATED,TOOK OFF WITH FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Structure

REC'D NOTICE (#98V323000) & NOTIFIED DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUBFRAME CORROSION.

Jun 22, 1999 Structure

REC'D NOTICE (#98V323000) & NOTIFIED DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUBFRAME CORROSION.

Jun 17, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT 35,000 MILES. NEEDLE FLUCTUATES WILDLY AT ALL SPEEDS, RENDERING COMPLETELY INACCURATE/UNRELIABLE READINGS. BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO FIX DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER UNDER WARRANTY, SINCE CAR WAS FOUR MONTHS OUTSIDE THREE-YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD (AGAIN, IT HAD ONLY 35,000...

Jun 17, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT 35,000 MILES. NEEDLE FLUCTUATES WILDLY AT ALL SPEEDS, RENDERING COMPLETELY INACCURATE/UNRELIABLE READINGS. BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO FIX DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER UNDER WARRANTY, SINCE CAR WAS FOUR MONTHS OUTSIDE THREE-YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD (AGAIN, IT HAD ONLY 35,000...

Jun 16, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH WON'T SPRAY WASHER FLUID. HAVE TO GIGGLE SWITCH. ALSO, THE WIPER DELAY WON'T WORK ON THE SLOWER SETTINGS. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER CABLE MAKES NOISE GOING OVER 40 M.P.H. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH WON'T SPRAY WASHER FLUID. HAVE TO GIGGLE SWITCH. ALSO, THE WIPER DELAY WON'T WORK ON THE SLOWER SETTINGS. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER CABLE MAKES NOISE GOING OVER 40 M.P.H. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Visibility

INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH WON'T SPRAY WASHER FLUID. HAVE TO GIGGLE SWITCH. ALSO, THE WIPER DELAY WON'T WORK ON THE SLOWER SETTINGS. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER CABLE MAKES NOISE GOING OVER 40 M.P.H. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Power Train

INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH WON'T SPRAY WASHER FLUID. HAVE TO GIGGLE SWITCH. ALSO, THE WIPER DELAY WON'T WORK ON THE SLOWER SETTINGS. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER CABLE MAKES NOISE GOING OVER 40 M.P.H. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Electrical System

WIRING OVERHEATED AND PLUG AND SWITCH BURNED. *AK

Jun 15, 1999 Electrical System

WIRING OVERHEATED AND PLUG AND SWITCH BURNED. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER ACTING ERRATICALLY WHEN REACHING 45 MPH BY GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT AND CONTINUES TO FLUCTUATE BACK AND FOURTH. NLM

Jun 4, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER ACTING ERRATICALLY WHEN REACHING 45 MPH BY GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT AND CONTINUES TO FLUCTUATE BACK AND FOURTH. NLM

Jun 1, 1999 Power Train

AT SLOW MOVING TRAFIC, TRANSMISSION SLIPS, VEHICAL DOES NOT MOVE, BUT RPM GOES UP. SUDDENLY TRANSMISSION SLAMS AND VEHICAL JERKS FORWAD. HAPPENS AT RANDOM, ALWAYS AT LOW SPEED. COULD CAUSE COLLISION DUE TO ERRATIC SPEED. MANUFACTURER SAYS INTERNAL PROBLEM AND I NEED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION COSTIN...

Jun 1, 1999 Power Train

AT SLOW MOVING TRAFIC, TRANSMISSION SLIPS, VEHICAL DOES NOT MOVE, BUT RPM GOES UP. SUDDENLY TRANSMISSION SLAMS AND VEHICAL JERKS FORWAD. HAPPENS AT RANDOM, ALWAYS AT LOW SPEED. COULD CAUSE COLLISION DUE TO ERRATIC SPEED. MANUFACTURER SAYS INTERNAL PROBLEM AND I NEED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION COSTIN...

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING ENGINE LEAKAGE . *AK

May 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, CAUSING ENGINE LEAKAGE . *AK

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED BY DEAL ABOUT 60,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRENTY PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. NLM

May 27, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MAKES WHISTLE/RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. NLM

May 27, 1999 Equipment

A/C HOSE DEVELOPED A HOLE ALLOWING REFRIGERANT TO LEAK OUT. NLM

May 27, 1999 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING A/C NOT TO WORK. NLM

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN. NLM

May 27, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH AND HOLD. NLM

May 27, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACED. NLM

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND ALL COOLANT HOSES REPLACED. NLM

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND ALL COOLANT HOSES REPLACED. NLM

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED BY DEAL ABOUT 60,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRENTY PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. NLM

May 27, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MAKES WHISTLE/RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. NLM

May 27, 1999 Equipment

A/C HOSE DEVELOPED A HOLE ALLOWING REFRIGERANT TO LEAK OUT. NLM

May 27, 1999 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING A/C NOT TO WORK. NLM

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS BROKEN. NLM

May 27, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH AND HOLD. NLM

May 27, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACED. NLM

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND ALL COOLANT HOSES REPLACED. NLM

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR AND ALL COOLANT HOSES REPLACED. NLM

May 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR OTHER REASONS, YATES-SUNTRUP FORD OF KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI, ADVISED ME THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSED OF SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS, I AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. *AK

May 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR OTHER REASONS, YATES-SUNTRUP FORD OF KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI, ADVISED ME THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSED OF SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS, I AUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. *AK

May 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH SHORTED AND MELTED. THE DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE. FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS, AND THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK *ML

May 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTED AND MELTED. *AK

May 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP SWITCH SHORTED AND MELTED. THE DEALER REPAIRED VEHICLE. FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHTS, AND THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK *ML

May 13, 1999 Exterior Lighting

SIGNAL SWITCH SHORTED AND MELTED. *AK

May 12, 1999 Power Train

WHEN SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE REGISTERS 55 MPH, THE NEEDLE WILL ALL OF SUDDEN GO UP TO 80 MPH. THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED AROUND A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

May 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH BRAKE PEDAL BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 12, 1999 Power Train

WHEN SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE REGISTERS 55 MPH, THE NEEDLE WILL ALL OF SUDDEN GO UP TO 80 MPH. THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED AROUND A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

May 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH BRAKE PEDAL BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 9, 1999 Electrical System

THIS WILL BE THE 4TH ALTERNATOR SINCE 8/29/97

May 9, 1999 Electrical System

THIS WILL BE THE 4TH ALTERNATOR SINCE 8/29/97

Apr 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS RECALL ON SIMILAR MODELS BUT DEALER FEFUSED TO REPAIR DUE TO VIN.

Apr 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS RECALL ON SIMILAR MODELS BUT DEALER FEFUSED TO REPAIR DUE TO VIN.

Apr 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DROPPED ON A/C MANIFOLD DUE TO BOTH MOTOR MOUNT FAILURES. YH

Apr 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DROPPED ON A/C MANIFOLD DUE TO BOTH MOTOR MOUNT FAILURES. YH

Apr 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DROPPED ON A/C MANIFOLD DUE TO BOTH MOTOR MOUNT FAILURES. YH

Apr 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DROPPED ON A/C MANIFOLD DUE TO BOTH MOTOR MOUNT FAILURES. YH

Mar 19, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER PRODUCES SQUEAL AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH ALSO NEEDLE SWINGS WILDLY USUALLY FROM CURRENT SPEED TO PEGGED AT 85MPH WHEN VEHICLE HITS BUMPS IN ROAD. NEEDLE DOES NOT NECESSARALLY RETURN TO ACTUAL SPEED. BEEN ADVISED BY OTHER FORD OWNERS THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIANCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. A SPEEDOMETE...

Mar 19, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER PRODUCES SQUEAL AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH ALSO NEEDLE SWINGS WILDLY USUALLY FROM CURRENT SPEED TO PEGGED AT 85MPH WHEN VEHICLE HITS BUMPS IN ROAD. NEEDLE DOES NOT NECESSARALLY RETURN TO ACTUAL SPEED. BEEN ADVISED BY OTHER FORD OWNERS THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIANCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. A SPEEDOMETE...

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M CONCERNED ABOUT ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND RADIATOR FAILURES IN JUST FOUR YEARS, FORD NO HELP EVEN WITH AN ESP

Mar 5, 1999 Electrical System

I'M CONCERNED ABOUT ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND RADIATOR FAILURES IN JUST FOUR YEARS, FORD NO HELP EVEN WITH AN ESP

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'M CONCERNED ABOUT ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND RADIATOR FAILURES IN JUST FOUR YEARS, FORD NO HELP EVEN WITH AN ESP

Mar 5, 1999 Electrical System

I'M CONCERNED ABOUT ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND RADIATOR FAILURES IN JUST FOUR YEARS, FORD NO HELP EVEN WITH AN ESP

Mar 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO REAR ENGINE MOUNTS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSED A COLLISION. ALSO, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. BUT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEFLATE, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINING INJURIES. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO REAR ENGINE MOUNTS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSED A COLLISION. ALSO, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. BUT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEFLATE, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINING INJURIES. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO REAR ENGINE MOUNTS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSED A COLLISION. ALSO, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. BUT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEFLATE, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINING INJURIES. *AK

Mar 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT DUE TO REAR ENGINE MOUNTS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSED A COLLISION. ALSO, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. BUT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEFLATE, TRAPPING THE OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINING INJURIES. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE FRONT BUMPER. WHEN DRIVING IN SNOWY WEATHER, CONSUMER HAS TO STOP AND WIPE THE SNOW TO CLEAR THE HEADLIGHTS. PROVED A SAFETY DEFECT TO THE OWNER. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE FRONT BUMPER. WHEN DRIVING IN SNOWY WEATHER, CONSUMER HAS TO STOP AND WIPE THE SNOW TO CLEAR THE HEADLIGHTS. PROVED A SAFETY DEFECT TO THE OWNER. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Power Train

AT APPROX 45 MPH, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE ACTS ERRATICALLY, GOING UP TO 85 MPH AND BACK. FIRST REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY, FORD CONTACTED, BUT FAILED TO FOLLOWUP IN THE PROMISED 3 DAYS. LOTS OF OTHER OWNERS CONFIRM SAME PROBLEM ON INTERNET. SO FAR, NO RESPONE FROM YOU EITHER. THIS IS DANGEROUS. PLEASE HE...

Feb 19, 1999 Power Train

AT APPROX 45 MPH, SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE ACTS ERRATICALLY, GOING UP TO 85 MPH AND BACK. FIRST REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY, FORD CONTACTED, BUT FAILED TO FOLLOWUP IN THE PROMISED 3 DAYS. LOTS OF OTHER OWNERS CONFIRM SAME PROBLEM ON INTERNET. SO FAR, NO RESPONE FROM YOU EITHER. THIS IS DANGEROUS. PLEASE HE...

Feb 13, 1999 Power Train

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 6 TRANSMISSIONS INSTALLED ( NEW AND REBUILT), THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE HAD MY CAR MORE THAN IHAVE OVER THE PAST TEN MONTHS. I DRIVE IT A WEEK OR A MONTH AND IT DOES THE SAME THING EVERY TIME. IT SLIPS AND HARD SHIFTS. IM AT MY WITS END. CAN SOME ONE HELP..MY EXTENDED WARRENT...

Feb 13, 1999 Power Train

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD 6 TRANSMISSIONS INSTALLED ( NEW AND REBUILT), THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE HAD MY CAR MORE THAN IHAVE OVER THE PAST TEN MONTHS. I DRIVE IT A WEEK OR A MONTH AND IT DOES THE SAME THING EVERY TIME. IT SLIPS AND HARD SHIFTS. IM AT MY WITS END. CAN SOME ONE HELP..MY EXTENDED WARRENT...

Jan 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED ABOUT PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, SAYING THAT THE VEHICLE CAN STOP UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED ABOUT PREMATURE HEAD GASKET FAILURE, SAYING THAT THE VEHICLE CAN STOP UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Power Train

DEFECTIVE PISTON WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL, QUITS PULLING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 13, 1999 Power Train

DEFECTIVE PISTON WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL, QUITS PULLING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY HOSE MANAFOLD, CAUSING ENTIRE ENGINE TO NEED REPLACING....

Jan 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY HOSE MANAFOLD, CAUSING ENTIRE ENGINE TO NEED REPLACING....

Jan 6, 1999 Steering

FIRS ODOMETER FAILURE NOTICED 2ND DAY AFTER PURCHASE OF CAR .HAD 21,055 MILES ON CAR. THIS ODEMETER CURRENTLY HAS 78,981 MILES ON IT. STIVERS TOLD ME I HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF NEW ODOMETER SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. CANNOT AFFORD $500.00. NOTICED ON NHTSA COMPLAINT DATABASE THAT THERE ...

Jan 6, 1999 Steering

FIRS ODOMETER FAILURE NOTICED 2ND DAY AFTER PURCHASE OF CAR .HAD 21,055 MILES ON CAR. THIS ODEMETER CURRENTLY HAS 78,981 MILES ON IT. STIVERS TOLD ME I HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT OF NEW ODOMETER SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. CANNOT AFFORD $500.00. NOTICED ON NHTSA COMPLAINT DATABASE THAT THERE ...

Dec 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

KNOCKING AND JUMP-SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION; KNOCKING TRANSMISSION DURING CRUISING AFTER ACCELERATION; ROUGHING/SCRATCHING BRAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PADS/DRUMS/DISCS ARE IN THE EXCELLENT CONDITION. SPEEDMETER NEEDLE JUMPED TO 85 MPH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONCE. STURCTURE FAILURE IN...

Dec 23, 1998 Power Train

KNOCKING AND JUMP-SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION; KNOCKING TRANSMISSION DURING CRUISING AFTER ACCELERATION; ROUGHING/SCRATCHING BRAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PADS/DRUMS/DISCS ARE IN THE EXCELLENT CONDITION. SPEEDMETER NEEDLE JUMPED TO 85 MPH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONCE. STURCTURE FAILURE IN...

Dec 23, 1998 Equipment

KNOCKING AND JUMP-SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION; KNOCKING TRANSMISSION DURING CRUISING AFTER ACCELERATION; ROUGHING/SCRATCHING BRAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PADS/DRUMS/DISCS ARE IN THE EXCELLENT CONDITION. SPEEDMETER NEEDLE JUMPED TO 85 MPH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONCE. STURCTURE FAILURE IN...

Dec 23, 1998 Structure

KNOCKING AND JUMP-SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION; KNOCKING TRANSMISSION DURING CRUISING AFTER ACCELERATION; ROUGHING/SCRATCHING BRAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PADS/DRUMS/DISCS ARE IN THE EXCELLENT CONDITION. SPEEDMETER NEEDLE JUMPED TO 85 MPH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONCE. STURCTURE FAILURE IN...

Dec 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

KNOCKING AND JUMP-SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION; KNOCKING TRANSMISSION DURING CRUISING AFTER ACCELERATION; ROUGHING/SCRATCHING BRAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PADS/DRUMS/DISCS ARE IN THE EXCELLENT CONDITION. SPEEDMETER NEEDLE JUMPED TO 85 MPH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONCE. STURCTURE FAILURE IN...

Dec 23, 1998 Power Train

KNOCKING AND JUMP-SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION; KNOCKING TRANSMISSION DURING CRUISING AFTER ACCELERATION; ROUGHING/SCRATCHING BRAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PADS/DRUMS/DISCS ARE IN THE EXCELLENT CONDITION. SPEEDMETER NEEDLE JUMPED TO 85 MPH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONCE. STURCTURE FAILURE IN...

Dec 23, 1998 Equipment

KNOCKING AND JUMP-SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION; KNOCKING TRANSMISSION DURING CRUISING AFTER ACCELERATION; ROUGHING/SCRATCHING BRAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PADS/DRUMS/DISCS ARE IN THE EXCELLENT CONDITION. SPEEDMETER NEEDLE JUMPED TO 85 MPH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONCE. STURCTURE FAILURE IN...

Dec 23, 1998 Structure

KNOCKING AND JUMP-SHIFTING TRANSMISSION DURING ACCELERATION; KNOCKING TRANSMISSION DURING CRUISING AFTER ACCELERATION; ROUGHING/SCRATCHING BRAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PADS/DRUMS/DISCS ARE IN THE EXCELLENT CONDITION. SPEEDMETER NEEDLE JUMPED TO 85 MPH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONCE. STURCTURE FAILURE IN...

Dec 14, 1998 Power Train

WHEN HITTING A REAL BAD BUMP OR THE METAL EXPANSION JOINT IN THE ROAD, THE SPEEDODMETER NEEDLE JUMPS UP TO ITS MAXIMUM READING, WHICH IS 85 MPH. THE NEEDLE DOES NOT GO BACK DOWN UNTIL THE DRIVER LETS OFF THE ACCELERATOR, AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE SPEEDODOMETER WAS REPLACED IN JUNE OF 97 FOR T...

Dec 14, 1998 Power Train

WHEN HITTING A REAL BAD BUMP OR THE METAL EXPANSION JOINT IN THE ROAD, THE SPEEDODMETER NEEDLE JUMPS UP TO ITS MAXIMUM READING, WHICH IS 85 MPH. THE NEEDLE DOES NOT GO BACK DOWN UNTIL THE DRIVER LETS OFF THE ACCELERATOR, AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE SPEEDODOMETER WAS REPLACED IN JUNE OF 97 FOR T...

Dec 2, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED THREE TIMES.

Dec 2, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED THREE TIMES.

Dec 1, 1998 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER. SPEEDOMETER GOES UP TO 80 MPH AFTER THE VEHICLE REACHES 30MPH. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 1, 1998 Power Train

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER. SPEEDOMETER GOES UP TO 80 MPH AFTER THE VEHICLE REACHES 30MPH. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 28, 1998 Power Train

THE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT 27719 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT SPEEDOMETER NOW HAS 28333 MILES. ON 03 NOVEMBER I REQUESTED A SPEEDOMETER BE PUT ON MY AUTO. I WAS NOT REQUESTING THAT THIS WORK BE DONE UNDER THE WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD MOTOR CO HAS A HOLD ON ALL ORDERS FOR SPEEDOMETERS FOR F...

Nov 28, 1998 Power Train

THE ORIGINAL SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT 27719 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT SPEEDOMETER NOW HAS 28333 MILES. ON 03 NOVEMBER I REQUESTED A SPEEDOMETER BE PUT ON MY AUTO. I WAS NOT REQUESTING THAT THIS WORK BE DONE UNDER THE WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD MOTOR CO HAS A HOLD ON ALL ORDERS FOR SPEEDOMETERS FOR F...

Nov 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 MPH, WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT DISENAGE. WOULD DISENGAGE ONLY WHEN TAPPING OR HITTING THE OFF BUTTON. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BY EXCESS...

Nov 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 MPH, WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT DISENAGE. WOULD DISENGAGE ONLY WHEN TAPPING OR HITTING THE OFF BUTTON. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BY EXCESS...

Nov 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 MPH, WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT DISENAGE. WOULD DISENGAGE ONLY WHEN TAPPING OR HITTING THE OFF BUTTON. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BY EXCESS...

Nov 23, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 55 MPH, WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT DISENAGE. WOULD DISENGAGE ONLY WHEN TAPPING OR HITTING THE OFF BUTTON. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD SAFELY BY EXCESS...

Nov 18, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE REACTS NORMALLY UP TO 35-45 MPH. AFTER THAT, THE NEEDLE BOUNCES BETWEEN 40-85 MPH AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 35MPH. A SLIGHT NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN ELECTRIC RATTLE CAN BE HEARD DURING MALFUNC- TION. COMPLETED 1500 MILE TRIP AND WAS ABLE TO JUDGE SPEED BY USING TACHOMETER. DEALER RECOMME...

Nov 18, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE REACTS NORMALLY UP TO 35-45 MPH. AFTER THAT, THE NEEDLE BOUNCES BETWEEN 40-85 MPH AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 35MPH. A SLIGHT NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN ELECTRIC RATTLE CAN BE HEARD DURING MALFUNC- TION. COMPLETED 1500 MILE TRIP AND WAS ABLE TO JUDGE SPEED BY USING TACHOMETER. DEALER RECOMME...

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System

THE JUNCTION BOX BEHIND THE LIGHT PANEL MELTED, CAUSING REAR LIGHTS/ PARKING LIGHTS AND PANEL LIGHTS TO BLOW OUT. NO FUSES BLOWN. EVERYTHING WAS DEFORMED. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. INCIDENT OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. REPAIRS DONE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System

THE JUNCTION BOX BEHIND THE LIGHT PANEL MELTED, CAUSING REAR LIGHTS/ PARKING LIGHTS AND PANEL LIGHTS TO BLOW OUT. NO FUSES BLOWN. EVERYTHING WAS DEFORMED. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. INCIDENT OCCURRED ONCE A MONTH. REPAIRS DONE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUTO HAS VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSAGER COMPARTMENT ON WARM TO HOT DAYS(85+ DEGREES). THE GAS TANK ALSO HAS VERY HIGH EXESSIVE PRESSURE. COMPLAINED TO LANDMARK MERCURY DEALER IN LAKEWOOD, CO AND ALSO TO FORD'S CUSTOMER 800 NUMBER. THEY BOTH SAID THERE IS A FIX FOR THIS BUT IT WOULD COST...

Oct 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUTO HAS VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSAGER COMPARTMENT ON WARM TO HOT DAYS(85+ DEGREES). THE GAS TANK ALSO HAS VERY HIGH EXESSIVE PRESSURE. COMPLAINED TO LANDMARK MERCURY DEALER IN LAKEWOOD, CO AND ALSO TO FORD'S CUSTOMER 800 NUMBER. THEY BOTH SAID THERE IS A FIX FOR THIS BUT IT WOULD COST...

Oct 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO GET ODOMETER FIXED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH AND CONNECTER WAS MELTED. IF THE PROBLEM HAD REMAINED UNSOLVED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD HAVE STARTED BLINKING ON AND OFF AND WOULD HAVE EVENTUALLY WENT OUT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS...

Oct 26, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO GET ODOMETER FIXED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH AND CONNECTER WAS MELTED. IF THE PROBLEM HAD REMAINED UNSOLVED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD HAVE STARTED BLINKING ON AND OFF AND WOULD HAVE EVENTUALLY WENT OUT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS...

Oct 16, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER'S FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE AND CAUSING A TIRE BLOW OUT AND ALMOST AN ACCIDENT. PROLBEM SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL RECALL. *AK

Oct 16, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER'S FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, PUNCTURING THE TIRE AND CAUSING A TIRE BLOW OUT AND ALMOST AN ACCIDENT. PROLBEM SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL RECALL. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP, CONDITION COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR RESOLVED. *AK

Oct 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP, CONDITION COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR RESOLVED. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. INSURANCE ADJUSTOR SAID BEARINGS IN FAN MOTOR LOCKED UP, CAUSING A BUILD UP OF HEAT & SMOKE. THIS CAUSED THE RELAY SWITCH TO SHORT OUT, CAUSING ENGINE COOLING FAN TO BURN. *AK

Oct 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. INSURANCE ADJUSTOR SAID BEARINGS IN FAN MOTOR LOCKED UP, CAUSING A BUILD UP OF HEAT & SMOKE. THIS CAUSED THE RELAY SWITCH TO SHORT OUT, CAUSING ENGINE COOLING FAN TO BURN. *AK

Oct 1, 1998 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED WHILE PARKED AT SUPERMARKET.

Oct 1, 1998 Suspension

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED WHILE PARKED AT SUPERMARKET.

Sep 17, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HEAD IS DEFECTIVE. BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH WHERE ONE CANNOT TELL THE SPEED THAT VEHICLE IS TRAVELING. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE AND REPLACED COMPONENT THREE TIMES. THE PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY 25,000 MILES ON AVERAGE. DEALER CONTACTED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 17, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER HEAD IS DEFECTIVE. BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH WHERE ONE CANNOT TELL THE SPEED THAT VEHICLE IS TRAVELING. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE AND REPLACED COMPONENT THREE TIMES. THE PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY 25,000 MILES ON AVERAGE. DEALER CONTACTED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 14, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDEOMETER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED TWICE IN FIRST 60,000 MILES.

Sep 14, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT CAUSED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILD-UP, RESULTING IN RADIATOR FAILURE.

Sep 14, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN TRAFFIC CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP AND START ERRATICALLY. FAILURE DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY LACK OF LUBRICATION TO TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEARS. ACCORDING TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY PERFORMING TRANSMISSION REBUILD, THIS FAILURE RESULTED FROM A LUBRICATION DESIGN PROBLEM IN...

Sep 14, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDEOMETER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED TWICE IN FIRST 60,000 MILES.

Sep 14, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT CAUSED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILD-UP, RESULTING IN RADIATOR FAILURE.

Sep 14, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED IN TRAFFIC CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP AND START ERRATICALLY. FAILURE DETERMINED TO BE CAUSED BY LACK OF LUBRICATION TO TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEARS. ACCORDING TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY PERFORMING TRANSMISSION REBUILD, THIS FAILURE RESULTED FROM A LUBRICATION DESIGN PROBLEM IN...

Aug 31, 1998 Suspension

FRONT STABILIZER BAR FAILED.

Aug 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET AND WATER PUMP FAILED TWO TIMES.

Aug 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET AND WATER PUMP FAILED TWO TIMES.

Aug 31, 1998 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR FAILED.

Aug 31, 1998 Suspension

FRONT STABILIZER BAR FAILED.

Aug 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET AND WATER PUMP FAILED TWO TIMES.

Aug 31, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET AND WATER PUMP FAILED TWO TIMES.

Aug 31, 1998 Electrical System

STARTER MOTOR FAILED.

Aug 24, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT, NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL SMELL(WIRING) COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PROCEEDED ONWARD & THEN THE ENGINE DIED OUT. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL RELAY &ASSOCIATED WIRING HAD MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL ...

Aug 24, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT, NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL SMELL(WIRING) COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. PROCEEDED ONWARD & THEN THE ENGINE DIED OUT. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL RELAY &ASSOCIATED WIRING HAD MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL ...

Aug 21, 1998 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED UNDER MERCURY'S WARRANTY AT 30,000. THE NEW SPEEDOMETER FAILED 30,000 MILES LATER. WE PAID 400.00 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED SO WE CAN USE THE CAR BUT FEEL SOMETHING IS WRONG IF IT WILL ONLY LAST 30,000 MILES. WE HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT FORD BUT HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO THE DEALE...

Aug 21, 1998 Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPLACED UNDER MERCURY'S WARRANTY AT 30,000. THE NEW SPEEDOMETER FAILED 30,000 MILES LATER. WE PAID 400.00 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED SO WE CAN USE THE CAR BUT FEEL SOMETHING IS WRONG IF IT WILL ONLY LAST 30,000 MILES. WE HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT FORD BUT HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO THE DEALE...

Aug 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash

TRAVELING 45-50MPH WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT SUDDENLY STOPPED. SABLE REARENDED THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER HIT WINDSHIELD WITH HEAD. PASSENGER FAILED TO USED SEAT BELT AT TIME. *AK

Aug 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash

TRAVELING 45-50MPH WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT SUDDENLY STOPPED. SABLE REARENDED THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER HIT WINDSHIELD WITH HEAD. PASSENGER FAILED TO USED SEAT BELT AT TIME. *AK

Aug 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY GRAB, CAUSING EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. DEALER WILL INSTALL REAR BRAKES.

Aug 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY GRAB, CAUSING EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR. DEALER WILL INSTALL REAR BRAKES.

Jul 27, 1998 Steering

OWNER COULD NOT SHUT ENGINE OFF AFTER TURNING KEY, POSSIBLE CAUSE STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID, CAUSE UNKNOWN. REARVIEW MIRRIOR HAS BROKEN OFF. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

OWNER COULD NOT SHUT ENGINE OFF AFTER TURNING KEY, POSSIBLE CAUSE STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID, CAUSE UNKNOWN. REARVIEW MIRRIOR HAS BROKEN OFF. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Visibility

OWNER COULD NOT SHUT ENGINE OFF AFTER TURNING KEY, POSSIBLE CAUSE STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID, CAUSE UNKNOWN. REARVIEW MIRRIOR HAS BROKEN OFF. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Steering

OWNER COULD NOT SHUT ENGINE OFF AFTER TURNING KEY, POSSIBLE CAUSE STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID, CAUSE UNKNOWN. REARVIEW MIRRIOR HAS BROKEN OFF. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Power Train

OWNER COULD NOT SHUT ENGINE OFF AFTER TURNING KEY, POSSIBLE CAUSE STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID, CAUSE UNKNOWN. REARVIEW MIRRIOR HAS BROKEN OFF. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Visibility

OWNER COULD NOT SHUT ENGINE OFF AFTER TURNING KEY, POSSIBLE CAUSE STEERING COLUMN FAILURE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID, CAUSE UNKNOWN. REARVIEW MIRRIOR HAS BROKEN OFF. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SUN ROOF SWITCH IS CAUSING SUN ROOF NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.*AK *JB

Jul 8, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SUN ROOF SWITCH IS CAUSING SUN ROOF NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.*AK *JB

Jun 22, 1998 Power Train

I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR MONTHS TO FIND INFORMATION ON PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ONLY ONE PROBLEM. FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN BACKING UP AND THEN TRYING TO GO FORWARD, THE TRANSMISSION WILL HESITATE AND SLIP BEFORE IT CATCHES. I HAD HEARD IN EARLY 1997 ABOUT A RECALL FOR 1994 MERC...

Jun 22, 1998 Power Train

I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR MONTHS TO FIND INFORMATION ON PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ONLY ONE PROBLEM. FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN BACKING UP AND THEN TRYING TO GO FORWARD, THE TRANSMISSION WILL HESITATE AND SLIP BEFORE IT CATCHES. I HAD HEARD IN EARLY 1997 ABOUT A RECALL FOR 1994 MERC...

May 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON INTERSTATE AT 72 MPH THE ENGINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERS COULD NOT FIND WHAT CAUSED PROBLEM. *AK

May 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON INTERSTATE AT 72 MPH THE ENGINE BLEW OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERS COULD NOT FIND WHAT CAUSED PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK AND BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, AND ONGOING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OF KNOCKING/HESITATING AND LURCHING. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Power Train

CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK AND BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, AND ONGOING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OF KNOCKING/HESITATING AND LURCHING. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK AND BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, AND ONGOING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OF KNOCKING/HESITATING AND LURCHING. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Power Train

CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK AND BLOWN HEAD GASKETS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED, AND ONGOING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OF KNOCKING/HESITATING AND LURCHING. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING 28 MPH OR LESS CONSUMER HIT MEDIAN DIVIDER WHICH WAS LOCATED ABOUT ONLY 10 FEET AWAY, BOTH SIDES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RECEIVE 10 STITCHES ON FOREHEAD. *AK

Apr 13, 1998 Air Bags Crash

DRIVING 28 MPH OR LESS CONSUMER HIT MEDIAN DIVIDER WHICH WAS LOCATED ABOUT ONLY 10 FEET AWAY, BOTH SIDES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RECEIVE 10 STITCHES ON FOREHEAD. *AK

Apr 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH WHEN HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THEN PULLED VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. WHEN RESTARTED ENGINE AND PUT IT IN THE DRIVE GEAR, HEARD A CLANKING NOISE THEN THE ENGINE DROPPED TO THE TRANSMISSION. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO ROSWELL AUTO CARE S...

Apr 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH WHEN HEARD A NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THEN PULLED VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. WHEN RESTARTED ENGINE AND PUT IT IN THE DRIVE GEAR, HEARD A CLANKING NOISE THEN THE ENGINE DROPPED TO THE TRANSMISSION. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO ROSWELL AUTO CARE S...

Mar 21, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DOES NOT ACCURATELY GIVE THE MILEAGE.

Mar 21, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DOES NOT ACCURATELY GIVE THE MILEAGE.

Oct 15, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SLID INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM. HIT THE REAR, GOING 15MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Oct 15, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SLID INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM. HIT THE REAR, GOING 15MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TWO TIMES .

Sep 3, 1997 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED TWO TIMES .

Jun 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS: SITTING AT LIGHT GETTING READY TO AMKE LEFT TURN WHEN VEHICLE APPROACHED DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH. HIT VEHICLE LEFT FRONT ,WHICH KNOCKED MY VEHICLE INTO WALL , AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jun 27, 1997 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS: SITTING AT LIGHT GETTING READY TO AMKE LEFT TURN WHEN VEHICLE APPROACHED DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH. HIT VEHICLE LEFT FRONT ,WHICH KNOCKED MY VEHICLE INTO WALL , AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jun 23, 1997 Visibility

A AIR LEAK CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO VIRBRATE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN 50 MPH OR MORE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC.

Jun 23, 1997 Visibility

A AIR LEAK CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO VIRBRATE WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN 50 MPH OR MORE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC.

Apr 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND THAT HE HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED BUT PROBLEM CAME BACK. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT RPMS WILL FALL BUT THEN GO BACK UP WHILE SITTING AT STOP LIGHT. DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND THAT HE HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED BUT PROBLEM CAME BACK. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT RPMS WILL FALL BUT THEN GO BACK UP WHILE SITTING AT STOP LIGHT. DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 10, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND THAT HE HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED BUT PROBLEM CAME BACK. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT RPMS WILL FALL BUT THEN GO BACK UP WHILE SITTING AT STOP LIGHT. DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 10, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

OWNER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND THAT HE HAD A NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED BUT PROBLEM CAME BACK. OWNER FURTHER NOTES THAT RPMS WILL FALL BUT THEN GO BACK UP WHILE SITTING AT STOP LIGHT. DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING UP A SMALL HILL THE ACCELERATOR SURGED; COULD STOP VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND STOPPED THE CAR BUT ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AT OVER 4000 RPMS; TURNED OFF IGNITION. STARTED IT AND IT WENT TO OVER 4000 RPMS. ARRANGED TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING UP A SMALL HILL THE ACCELERATOR SURGED; COULD STOP VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES. PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND STOPPED THE CAR BUT ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AT OVER 4000 RPMS; TURNED OFF IGNITION. STARTED IT AND IT WENT TO OVER 4000 RPMS. ARRANGED TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAD JUST DRIVEN VEHICLE ABOUT 65 MILES, PARKED IT AT WORK AND THEN ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF, IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND AFTERWARDS CAME THE FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Mar 21, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAD JUST DRIVEN VEHICLE ABOUT 65 MILES, PARKED IT AT WORK AND THEN ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF, IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND AFTERWARDS CAME THE FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH DOWN A HILL VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. HIT ON THE FRONT AND RIGHT SIDE AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. THERE WAS $2,700.00 WORTH OF DAMAGES. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH DOWN A HILL VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. HIT ON THE FRONT AND RIGHT SIDE AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. THERE WAS $2,700.00 WORTH OF DAMAGES. *AK

Feb 27, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE PLACED IN PARK POSITION; DRIVER WENT INSIDE; VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL FORWARD; HIT FENCE ACROSS STREET & WENT THROUGH A FENCE & THEN HIT GARAGE. WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION. WAS SOME BUMPER DAMAGE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER; NOTHING WRONG. *AK

Feb 27, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE PLACED IN PARK POSITION; DRIVER WENT INSIDE; VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL FORWARD; HIT FENCE ACROSS STREET & WENT THROUGH A FENCE & THEN HIT GARAGE. WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION. WAS SOME BUMPER DAMAGE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER; NOTHING WRONG. *AK

Feb 25, 1997 Seats

PLASTIC MOLDING THAT SUPPORTS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT CRACKED TWICE.

Feb 25, 1997 Seats

PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROL CRACKS, CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK.

Feb 25, 1997 Seats

PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROL CRACKS, CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK.

Feb 25, 1997 Seats

PLASTIC MOLDING THAT SUPPORTS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT CRACKED TWICE.

Feb 25, 1997 Seats

PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROL CRACKS, CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK.

Feb 25, 1997 Seats

PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROL CRACKS, CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK.

Feb 21, 1997 Seats

MOLDING THAT SUPPORTS THE LEFT SIDE OF DRIVER'S SEAT CRACKED, CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK FORWARD AND BACKWARD.

Feb 21, 1997 Seats

MOLDING THAT SUPPORTS THE LEFT SIDE OF DRIVER'S SEAT CRACKED, CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK FORWARD AND BACKWARD.

Feb 12, 1997 Seats

THE PLASTIC MOLDING WHICH SUPPORTS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT CRACKED, PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED ONCE THEN CRACKED AGAIN, UNABLE TO HAVE REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Feb 12, 1997 Seats

THE PLASTIC MOLDING WHICH SUPPORTS THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT CRACKED, PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED ONCE THEN CRACKED AGAIN, UNABLE TO HAVE REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Feb 5, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR WAS GOING UP A HILL AND IT JUST CUT OFF, CAR STARTED TO SMELL OF FUEL. *AK

Feb 5, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR WAS GOING UP A HILL AND IT JUST CUT OFF, CAR STARTED TO SMELL OF FUEL. *AK

Jan 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD THROTTLE STICKS IN THE IDLE POSITION, REQUIRING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO ACCELERATE.

Jan 28, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ENGINE IS COLD THROTTLE STICKS IN THE IDLE POSITION, REQUIRING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO ACCELERATE.

Jan 10, 1997 Seats

SIDE SEAT FRAME CRACKED TWICE, SECOND TIME CRACK SPREADED THROUGH TILT SWITCH, CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK BACK WHILE DRIVING.

Jan 10, 1997 Seats

SIDE SEAT FRAME CRACKED TWICE, SECOND TIME CRACK SPREADED THROUGH TILT SWITCH, CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK BACK WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 30, 1996 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT FAILED.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSE FAILED.

Dec 30, 1996 Power Train

POSSIBLE ODOMETER FRAUD.

Dec 30, 1996 Structure

WATER/AIR LEAK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.

Dec 30, 1996 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT FAILED.

Dec 30, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSE FAILED.

Dec 30, 1996 Power Train

POSSIBLE ODOMETER FRAUD.

Dec 30, 1996 Structure

WATER/AIR LEAK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.

Dec 16, 1996 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED.

Dec 16, 1996 Tires

GENERAL TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY. (P20565R15)

Dec 16, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED.

Dec 16, 1996 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE.

Dec 16, 1996 Structure

DOORS LEAK.

Dec 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER HOSE BROKE.

Dec 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

Dec 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Dec 16, 1996 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED.

Dec 16, 1996 Tires

GENERAL TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY. (P20565R15)

Dec 16, 1996 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNED.

Dec 16, 1996 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE.

Dec 16, 1996 Structure

DOORS LEAK.

Dec 16, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER HOSE BROKE.

Dec 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS REPLACED.

Dec 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Nov 18, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

ANYTIME THE VEHICLE MOVES ONE CAN HEAR THE GASOLINE MOVING AROUND IN THE FUEL TANK. *AK *JB

Nov 18, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

ANYTIME THE VEHICLE MOVES ONE CAN HEAR THE GASOLINE MOVING AROUND IN THE FUEL TANK. *AK *JB

Oct 23, 1996 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK UNLESS YOU WIGGLE THE TURN SIGNAL. *AK

Oct 23, 1996 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT WORK UNLESS YOU WIGGLE THE TURN SIGNAL. *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK IN ACCIDENT CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT DASHBOARD RESULTING IN BRUISES TO NECK/SHOULDERS.

Oct 16, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK IN ACCIDENT CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT DASHBOARD RESULTING IN BRUISES TO NECK/SHOULDERS.

Sep 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INERTIA SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED TWICE.

Sep 24, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INERTIA SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED TWICE.

Aug 29, 1996 Seat Belts

BOLT ATTACHING SEAT BELT TO FLOOR FAILED, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO DISCONNECT FROM THE FLOOR.

Aug 29, 1996 Seat Belts

BOLT ATTACHING SEAT BELT TO FLOOR FAILED, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO DISCONNECT FROM THE FLOOR.

Aug 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/LOSS OF POWER/BRAKE FAILURE/POWER STEERING FAILURE. *SD

Aug 6, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/LOSS OF POWER/BRAKE FAILURE/POWER STEERING FAILURE. *SD

Apr 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK, ALLOWING YOU TO DO 5 MILES OVER LIMIT THAT WAS SET. *AK

Apr 4, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK, ALLOWING YOU TO DO 5 MILES OVER LIMIT THAT WAS SET. *AK

Jan 2, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, AT 40MPH, NO PRIOR WARNING, DEALER'S REPLACED COMPUTER MODULE. TT

Jan 2, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, AT 40MPH, NO PRIOR WARNING, DEALER'S REPLACED COMPUTER MODULE. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AFTER OWNER ENTERED AND SHUT DOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 26, 1995 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AFTER OWNER ENTERED AND SHUT DOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Sep 16, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SEAL FAILED. *DSH

Sep 16, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SEAL FAILED. *DSH

Aug 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK IS LOCATED AGAINST THE BACKSEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 18, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK IS LOCATED AGAINST THE BACKSEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Structure

RIGHT REAR DOOR SIDE PANEL FELL OFF TWICE. *AK

Aug 17, 1995 Seats

HEADREST WILL NOT REMAIN IN POSITION.

Aug 17, 1995 Structure

RIGHT REAR DOOR SIDE PANEL FELL OFF TWICE. *AK

Aug 17, 1995 Seats

HEADREST WILL NOT REMAIN IN POSITION.

Aug 12, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REAR DOOR BUTTON FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Aug 12, 1995 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REAR DOOR BUTTON FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Aug 11, 1995 Electrical System

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH. INTERMITTENTLY. *TT

Aug 11, 1995 Electrical System

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH. INTERMITTENTLY. *TT

May 12, 1995 Structure

FRONT DOOR DID NOT LOCK FROM INSIDE, 3-YEAR OLD WIGGLED OUT OF CAR SEAT, PULLED ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE AND FELL OUT ONTO THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. *AK

May 12, 1995 Structure

FRONT DOOR DID NOT LOCK FROM INSIDE, 3-YEAR OLD WIGGLED OUT OF CAR SEAT, PULLED ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE AND FELL OUT ONTO THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Apr 28, 1995 Visibility

ALL WINDOWS TURNED PURE WHITE WHILE DRIVING; IMPAIRED DRIVER'S VISION. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT

Apr 28, 1995 Visibility

ALL WINDOWS TURNED PURE WHITE WHILE DRIVING; IMPAIRED DRIVER'S VISION. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT

Mar 27, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *AK

Mar 27, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *AK

Mar 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Mar 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END NOISE/VIBRATION. *SKD

Feb 23, 1995 Suspension

FRONT END NOISE/VIBRATION. *SKD

Feb 13, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

FRONT DOOR APPEARS TO BE LOCKED BUT IT WAS NOT; THREE YR. OLD PULLED DOOR HANDLE AND IT OPEPENED, 3 YR OLD FELL ONTO HIGHWAY AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. AK

Feb 13, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

FRONT DOOR APPEARS TO BE LOCKED BUT IT WAS NOT; THREE YR. OLD PULLED DOOR HANDLE AND IT OPEPENED, 3 YR OLD FELL ONTO HIGHWAY AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. AK