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Dec 14, 2020 Power Train 152,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1999 MERCURY SABLE GS WITH THE U TYPE 3.0L V6 ENGINE 2 MONTHS AGO. JUST RECENTLY I NOTICED THE CAR WANTING TO LUNGE FORWARD WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE AT STOPS. THEN A FEW DAYS LATER WHENEVER I START THE CAR IT LUNGES FORWARD. NOTHING DRAMATIC BUT DEFINITELY NOTICEABLE. I STARTED LOOKIN...

Dec 14, 2020 Power Train 152,000 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1999 MERCURY SABLE GS WITH THE U TYPE 3.0L V6 ENGINE 2 MONTHS AGO. JUST RECENTLY I NOTICED THE CAR WANTING TO LUNGE FORWARD WHILE HOLDING THE BRAKE AT STOPS. THEN A FEW DAYS LATER WHENEVER I START THE CAR IT LUNGES FORWARD. NOTHING DRAMATIC BUT DEFINITELY NOTICEABLE. I STARTED LOOKIN...

Dec 17, 2019 Steering 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESI...

Dec 17, 2019 Steering 149,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND MADE IT VERY HARD TO STEER ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HAVE A ACCIDENT AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER AND VERY HARD TO TURN HAD TO GET CAR TOWED.I FIND THIS TO BE A COMPLETE RIP OFF BECAUSE I SEE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF STEERING PRO...

Dec 17, 2019 Steering 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESI...

Dec 17, 2019 Steering 149,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND MADE IT VERY HARD TO STEER ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HAVE A ACCIDENT AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER AND VERY HARD TO TURN HAD TO GET CAR TOWED.I FIND THIS TO BE A COMPLETE RIP OFF BECAUSE I SEE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF STEERING PRO...

Jan 7, 2017 Structure 115,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME CONNECTION PASSENGER SIDE RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO FACTORY PUT AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATE LINE SO THAT IT CONSTANTLY DUMPS CONDENSATE ON THIS AREA INSTEAD OF DRAINING CONDENSATE BEYOND AND TO THE GROUND. THE RESULT IS A RUSTED OUT SEVERED CONNECTION THEREBY CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMIS...

Jan 7, 2017 Structure 115,000 mi

REAR SUBFRAME CONNECTION PASSENGER SIDE RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO FACTORY PUT AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATE LINE SO THAT IT CONSTANTLY DUMPS CONDENSATE ON THIS AREA INSTEAD OF DRAINING CONDENSATE BEYOND AND TO THE GROUND. THE RESULT IS A RUSTED OUT SEVERED CONNECTION THEREBY CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMIS...

Jun 30, 2016 Service Brakes 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES HESITATED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE...

Jun 30, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES HESITATED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE...

Jun 30, 2016 Service Brakes 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES HESITATED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE...

Jun 30, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES HESITATED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE...

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags

THE STEERING IS HORIBLE, ABOUT 3YEARS AGO CHANGED RACK APPION STEERING, AND JUST A WEEK AGO, PUT NEW STEERING PUMP ON, STILL.

Feb 18, 2016 Steering

THE STEERING IS HORIBLE, ABOUT 3YEARS AGO CHANGED RACK APPION STEERING, AND JUST A WEEK AGO, PUT NEW STEERING PUMP ON, STILL.

Feb 18, 2016 Air Bags

THE STEERING IS HORIBLE, ABOUT 3YEARS AGO CHANGED RACK APPION STEERING, AND JUST A WEEK AGO, PUT NEW STEERING PUMP ON, STILL.

Feb 18, 2016 Steering

THE STEERING IS HORIBLE, ABOUT 3YEARS AGO CHANGED RACK APPION STEERING, AND JUST A WEEK AGO, PUT NEW STEERING PUMP ON, STILL.

Nov 25, 2015 Steering

EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE SECOND POWER STEERING PUMP , IT IS HORRIBLE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, IT IS NOISY WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. IT HAD A NEW RACK AND PINION ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT . PARKING IN A PARKING LOT IS AWFUL AS IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER AROUND OTHER CARS....

Nov 25, 2015 Steering

EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE SECOND POWER STEERING PUMP , IT IS HORRIBLE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, IT IS NOISY WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. IT HAD A NEW RACK AND PINION ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT . PARKING IN A PARKING LOT IS AWFUL AS IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER AROUND OTHER CARS....

May 8, 2014 Structure 65,988 mi

AFTER RAINS THE CAR GOT A WET FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ,NO WET SPOTS ON ROOF OR WINDOWS. IT WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DASH BOARD COMPARTMENT BOTTOM.WHILE DRIVING ,THE HEATER WAS ON AND IT STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD COMPARTMENT BY PASSENGER SIDE I TURNED EVERYTHING OFF . I TOOK IT F...

May 8, 2014 Structure 65,988 mi

AFTER RAINS THE CAR GOT A WET FLOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ,NO WET SPOTS ON ROOF OR WINDOWS. IT WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DASH BOARD COMPARTMENT BOTTOM.WHILE DRIVING ,THE HEATER WAS ON AND IT STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD COMPARTMENT BY PASSENGER SIDE I TURNED EVERYTHING OFF . I TOOK IT F...

May 1, 2013 Suspension 41,100 mi

VEHICLE SPRING FRACTURED BREAKING THE BOTTOM PART OFF THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT LEFT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR.THE LEFT FRONT IS NOW LOWER AND TIRES SHOW WEAR. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING AS A RESULT. *TR

May 1, 2013 Suspension 41,100 mi

VEHICLE SPRING FRACTURED BREAKING THE BOTTOM PART OFF THE COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT LEFT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR.THE LEFT FRONT IS NOW LOWER AND TIRES SHOW WEAR. I HAVE STOPPED DRIVING AS A RESULT. *TR

Dec 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1999 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Dec 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1999 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 31, 2012 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT OR PROPERLY SECURE THE PASSENGER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V250000 SEAT BELTS: FRONT: ANCHORAGE); THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE...

Aug 31, 2012 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT OR PROPERLY SECURE THE PASSENGER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V250000 SEAT BELTS: FRONT: ANCHORAGE); THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE...

Sep 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Sep 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Jun 28, 2011 Suspension 161,504 mi

MY 99 SABLE GS HAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THEM BECAUSE IT HAS EXCEEDED THE TIME FRAME. WHICH IS RIDICULOUS! I NEVER EVEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CAR WE FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE. ALSO THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND THE TIRES ARE MESSED UP AND FORD WO...

Jun 28, 2011 Suspension 161,504 mi

MY 99 SABLE GS HAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THEM BECAUSE IT HAS EXCEEDED THE TIME FRAME. WHICH IS RIDICULOUS! I NEVER EVEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CAR WE FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE. ALSO THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AND THE TIRES ARE MESSED UP AND FORD WO...

Apr 24, 2011 Suspension 151,000 mi

SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AROUND FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF CONTROL ARM FROM SUB FRAME. FRONT MOUNT BOLT IS RECESSED 1/2 INCH IN TO THE SUB FRAME WHERE WATER/SALT CAN COLLECT AND HAS NO WHERE TO DRAIN. *TR

Apr 24, 2011 Structure 151,000 mi

SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AROUND FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF CONTROL ARM FROM SUB FRAME. FRONT MOUNT BOLT IS RECESSED 1/2 INCH IN TO THE SUB FRAME WHERE WATER/SALT CAN COLLECT AND HAS NO WHERE TO DRAIN. *TR

Apr 24, 2011 Suspension 151,000 mi

SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AROUND FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF CONTROL ARM FROM SUB FRAME. FRONT MOUNT BOLT IS RECESSED 1/2 INCH IN TO THE SUB FRAME WHERE WATER/SALT CAN COLLECT AND HAS NO WHERE TO DRAIN. *TR

Apr 24, 2011 Structure 151,000 mi

SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AROUND FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF CONTROL ARM FROM SUB FRAME. FRONT MOUNT BOLT IS RECESSED 1/2 INCH IN TO THE SUB FRAME WHERE WATER/SALT CAN COLLECT AND HAS NO WHERE TO DRAIN. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Structure 15,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE RUST CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO SNAP WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD NOT BEEN COATED CORRECTLY AT PRODUCTION. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE FRAME AND STEERI...

Jan 4, 2011 Structure 15,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE RUST CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO SNAP WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD NOT BEEN COATED CORRECTLY AT PRODUCTION. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE FRAME AND STEERI...

Jan 1, 2011 Structure 140,000 mi

SUBFRAME OF VEHICLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND. MOST OF THE BODY ROT IS COVERED BY THE PLASTIC MOLDING UNDER THE DOORS, AND IS NOT VISIBLE UNTIL THE MOLDING IS REMOVED. IT SEEMS THAT WATER AND ROAD SALT MUST GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE MOLDING AND METAL LEADING TO...

Jan 1, 2011 Structure 140,000 mi

SUBFRAME OF VEHICLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND. MOST OF THE BODY ROT IS COVERED BY THE PLASTIC MOLDING UNDER THE DOORS, AND IS NOT VISIBLE UNTIL THE MOLDING IS REMOVED. IT SEEMS THAT WATER AND ROAD SALT MUST GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE MOLDING AND METAL LEADING TO...

Jun 16, 2010 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK IN THE ANCHORAGE AND WOULD NOT PULL OUT OR RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE...

Jun 16, 2010 Seat Belts 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS STUCK IN THE ANCHORAGE AND WOULD NOT PULL OUT OR RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE...

Oct 1, 2009 Wheels Crash 122,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A WOODED AREA. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE CORROSION ON THE CHROME PLATED WHEEL CAUSED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE TO LOSE PRESSURE. ALL FOUR WHEE...

Oct 1, 2009 Wheels Crash 122,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A WOODED AREA. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE CORROSION ON THE CHROME PLATED WHEEL CAUSED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE TO LOSE PRESSURE. ALL FOUR WHEE...

Oct 1, 2009 Wheels Crash 122,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A WOODED AREA. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE CORROSION ON THE CHROME PLATED WHEEL CAUSED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE TO LOSE PRESSURE. ALL FOUR WHEE...

Oct 1, 2009 Wheels Crash 122,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A WOODED AREA. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE CORROSION ON THE CHROME PLATED WHEEL CAUSED THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE TO LOSE PRESSURE. ALL FOUR WHEE...

Jul 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AND A REPAIR CENTER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SAFELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AND A REPAIR CENTER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

May 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONSUMER DROVE OVER A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO LOCK UP. A FEW SECONDS LATER, THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE STEERING FAILS WHENEVER THE SERPENTINE BELT GET...

May 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONSUMER DROVE OVER A SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO LOCK UP. A FEW SECONDS LATER, THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE STEERING FAILS WHENEVER THE SERPENTINE BELT GET...

Apr 13, 2009 Unknown Or Other 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). CURRENTLY, THE REAR SPRINGS FAILED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO...

Apr 13, 2009 Unknown Or Other 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS). CURRENTLY, THE REAR SPRINGS FAILED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO...

Mar 16, 2009 Seat Belts

IN MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE VEHICLE THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT WORKING RIGHT. KEEPS ON COMING ATTACHED FROM THE MECHANISM THAT HOLD THE BELT ACROSS YOUR BODY. PLEASE HELP ME . *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Seat Belts

IN MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE VEHICLE THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT WORKING RIGHT. KEEPS ON COMING ATTACHED FROM THE MECHANISM THAT HOLD THE BELT ACROSS YOUR BODY. PLEASE HELP ME . *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Structure 135,030 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROCKER PANELS WERE RUSTED AND ROTTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE VEHICLE TOGETHER WAS THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. SHE NOTICED THE ISSUE AFTER THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD...

Jan 8, 2009 Structure 135,030 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROCKER PANELS WERE RUSTED AND ROTTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE VEHICLE TOGETHER WAS THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. SHE NOTICED THE ISSUE AFTER THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD...

Oct 31, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

THE BRAKES ON THE 1999 MERCURY SABLE THAT I PURCHASED 4 YEARS AGO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED 4 TIMES! NOW THEY ARE GOING OUT AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS TURNED, AND EVERY OTHER THING THAT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED. WHEN I ASKED THE LAST MECHANIC WHY MY BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT, HE STATED THAT THIS...

Oct 31, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

THE BRAKES ON THE 1999 MERCURY SABLE THAT I PURCHASED 4 YEARS AGO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED 4 TIMES! NOW THEY ARE GOING OUT AGAIN. I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS TURNED, AND EVERY OTHER THING THAT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED. WHEN I ASKED THE LAST MECHANIC WHY MY BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT, HE STATED THAT THIS...

Jul 31, 2008 Visibility 104,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. IN JANUARY 11, 2008, I HAVE REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP. ON JULY 15, 2008, THE PUMP STOPPED AGAIN. I HAVE NOTICED THAT SOME OF THE 2000 MERCURY SABLES ARE ON RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. MIGHT THE 1999 MERCURY SABLE BE LOOKED AT IN THIS LIGHT TO ASCERTAIN IF...

Jul 31, 2008 Visibility 104,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. IN JANUARY 11, 2008, I HAVE REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP. ON JULY 15, 2008, THE PUMP STOPPED AGAIN. I HAVE NOTICED THAT SOME OF THE 2000 MERCURY SABLES ARE ON RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. MIGHT THE 1999 MERCURY SABLE BE LOOKED AT IN THIS LIGHT TO ASCERTAIN IF...

Jan 2, 2008 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS DO NOT WORK. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO EXTEND THE SEAT BELT ACROSS THE LAP AND SHOULDER OF THE PASSENGER. THUS IT IS UNSAFE FOR ALL PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND PREVENTS PROPER INSTALLATION OF ANY AND ALL CHILD SAFETY SEATS.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS DO NOT WORK. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO EXTEND THE SEAT BELT ACROSS THE LAP AND SHOULDER OF THE PASSENGER. THUS IT IS UNSAFE FOR ALL PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND PREVENTS PROPER INSTALLATION OF ANY AND ALL CHILD SAFETY SEATS.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS DO NOT WORK. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO EXTEND THE SEAT BELT ACROSS THE LAP AND SHOULDER OF THE PASSENGER. THUS IT IS UNSAFE FOR ALL PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND PREVENTS PROPER INSTALLATION OF ANY AND ALL CHILD SAFETY SEATS.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS DO NOT WORK. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO EXTEND THE SEAT BELT ACROSS THE LAP AND SHOULDER OF THE PASSENGER. THUS IT IS UNSAFE FOR ALL PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND PREVENTS PROPER INSTALLATION OF ANY AND ALL CHILD SAFETY SEATS.*CN

Jan 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,526 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS TONE RINGS CRACKED. THE DRIVER FELT THE ABS PUMP. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THE TONE RINGS ARE WEARING AND CRACKED, AND THE AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED . *AK

Jan 23, 2007 Power Train 34,526 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS TONE RINGS CRACKED. THE DRIVER FELT THE ABS PUMP. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THE TONE RINGS ARE WEARING AND CRACKED, AND THE AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED . *AK

Jan 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,526 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS TONE RINGS CRACKED. THE DRIVER FELT THE ABS PUMP. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THE TONE RINGS ARE WEARING AND CRACKED, AND THE AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED . *AK

Jan 23, 2007 Power Train 34,526 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS TONE RINGS CRACKED. THE DRIVER FELT THE ABS PUMP. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THE TONE RINGS ARE WEARING AND CRACKED, AND THE AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED . *AK

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MAY 22 2006, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE SHE PURCHASED IT. THE VEHICLE OPERATES WITH A HIGH TEMPERATURE READING, AND THE ...

Jan 19, 2007 Power Train 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MAY 22 2006, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE SHE PURCHASED IT. THE VEHICLE OPERATES WITH A HIGH TEMPERATURE READING, AND THE ...

Jan 19, 2007 Visibility 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MAY 22 2006, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE SHE PURCHASED IT. THE VEHICLE OPERATES WITH A HIGH TEMPERATURE READING, AND THE ...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MAY 22 2006, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE SHE PURCHASED IT. THE VEHICLE OPERATES WITH A HIGH TEMPERATURE READING, AND THE ...

Jan 19, 2007 Power Train 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MAY 22 2006, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE SHE PURCHASED IT. THE VEHICLE OPERATES WITH A HIGH TEMPERATURE READING, AND THE ...

Jan 19, 2007 Visibility 12,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE MAY 22 2006, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE SHE PURCHASED IT. THE VEHICLE OPERATES WITH A HIGH TEMPERATURE READING, AND THE ...

Jan 17, 2007 Suspension 197,456 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING ON A '99 SABLE, THE RECALL WAS ONLY GOOD UP TO 150 MILES AND MY CAR ALREADY HAD 197 MILES. FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE SPRING BECAUSE THE HAD A RECALL LIMIT. I HAVE DRIVEN OVER 1.3 MILES NEVER BROKE A SPRING. HOW CAN FORD SET A LIMIT FOR THIS RECALL. *JB

Jan 17, 2007 Suspension 197,456 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING ON A '99 SABLE, THE RECALL WAS ONLY GOOD UP TO 150 MILES AND MY CAR ALREADY HAD 197 MILES. FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE SPRING BECAUSE THE HAD A RECALL LIMIT. I HAVE DRIVEN OVER 1.3 MILES NEVER BROKE A SPRING. HOW CAN FORD SET A LIMIT FOR THIS RECALL. *JB

Jan 5, 2007 Interior Lighting

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING 1999 MERCURY SABLE SHE HAD TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE DOME LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON FOR 40 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAPPENED ON 1/7/07 AND WAS WORRIED THAT THIS MAY CAUSE A FIRE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLES POWER WAS OFF...

Jan 5, 2007 Interior Lighting

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING 1999 MERCURY SABLE SHE HAD TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE DOME LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON FOR 40 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAPPENED ON 1/7/07 AND WAS WORRIED THAT THIS MAY CAUSE A FIRE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLES POWER WAS OFF...

Nov 14, 2006 Suspension 96,600 mi

I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAK DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT A BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE SQUEAK. THE PART OF THE SPRING THAT RESTED IN THE SPRING SEAT HAD FRACTURED SEVERAL INCHES FROM THE END OF THE COIL. THE MECHANIC RECOMM...

Nov 14, 2006 Suspension 96,600 mi

I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAK DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT A BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE SQUEAK. THE PART OF THE SPRING THAT RESTED IN THE SPRING SEAT HAD FRACTURED SEVERAL INCHES FROM THE END OF THE COIL. THE MECHANIC RECOMM...

Oct 28, 2006 Wheels 60,000 mi

REAR LEFT TIRE CONSISTENTLY LOW, EVEN AFTER BEING FILLED AND RE-FILLED ON A WEEKLY BASIS. AFTER TAKING TO A SERVICE STATION, MECHANIC STATED THE RIM WAS FAULTY AND TIRE WAS SEPARATING FROM THE RIM. THEY SEALED THE TIRE TO THE RIM. AFTER HAVING ALL TIRES REPLACED A FEW MONTHS LATER, SAME ISSUE WIT...

Oct 28, 2006 Wheels 60,000 mi

REAR LEFT TIRE CONSISTENTLY LOW, EVEN AFTER BEING FILLED AND RE-FILLED ON A WEEKLY BASIS. AFTER TAKING TO A SERVICE STATION, MECHANIC STATED THE RIM WAS FAULTY AND TIRE WAS SEPARATING FROM THE RIM. THEY SEALED THE TIRE TO THE RIM. AFTER HAVING ALL TIRES REPLACED A FEW MONTHS LATER, SAME ISSUE WIT...

Oct 5, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A HOUSE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT IT DID NOT HELP IN PREVENTING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PEDALS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJ...

Oct 5, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 170,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A HOUSE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT IT DID NOT HELP IN PREVENTING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PEDALS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJ...

Oct 2, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,486 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR A BROKEN ROD, IT WAS DETERMINED THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE CENTER SEAM. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK, BUT THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED.

Oct 2, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 58,486 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR A BROKEN ROD, IT WAS DETERMINED THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE CENTER SEAM. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK, BUT THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED.

Sep 4, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TEMPORARILY FAILS TO SHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. *JB

Sep 4, 2006 Power Train

TRANSMISSION TEMPORARILY FAILS TO SHIFT WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. *JB

Jul 31, 2006 Steering 40,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE THROUGH ANY PUDDLE OF WATER, THE POWER STEERING FAILS, THE CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN, AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS; THE STEERING FAILS AS YOU TRY TO MAKE A TURN!!!!!*JB

Jul 31, 2006 Steering 40,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE MY VEHICLE THROUGH ANY PUDDLE OF WATER, THE POWER STEERING FAILS, THE CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN, AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS; THE STEERING FAILS AS YOU TRY TO MAKE A TURN!!!!!*JB

Jul 24, 2006 Steering 102,641 mi

THE STEERING GEAR ASSY BROKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. WE DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE MERC DEALER. THE MECHANIC WOULD NOT EVEN TEST DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS. *NM

Jul 24, 2006 Steering 102,641 mi

THE STEERING GEAR ASSY BROKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. WE DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE MERC DEALER. THE MECHANIC WOULD NOT EVEN TEST DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS. *NM

Jul 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

WAS DRIVING IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC NEAR HOLLAND TUNNELS IN NYC WHEN BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WENT TO STOP AND PEDAL TRAVELED COMPLETELY TO FLOOR. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. 2 HOUR WAIT FOR TOW TRUCK, SO DECIDED TO TRY DRIVING AGAIN AFTER 1 HOUR. BRAKES APPEARED TO FUNCTION NORMALL...

Jul 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

WAS DRIVING IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC NEAR HOLLAND TUNNELS IN NYC WHEN BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WENT TO STOP AND PEDAL TRAVELED COMPLETELY TO FLOOR. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. 2 HOUR WAIT FOR TOW TRUCK, SO DECIDED TO TRY DRIVING AGAIN AFTER 1 HOUR. BRAKES APPEARED TO FUNCTION NORMALL...

May 1, 2006 Visibility 94,000 mi

MY MERCURY SABLE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN YOU USE THE BLINKER AND SOMETIMES WHEN YOU ARE JUST HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL. ESPECIALLY ON A SUNNY DAY, THIS DEFECT IS A STARTLING OCCURRENCE AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY OTHER TWO 1999 F...

May 1, 2006 Visibility 94,000 mi

MY MERCURY SABLE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN YOU USE THE BLINKER AND SOMETIMES WHEN YOU ARE JUST HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL. ESPECIALLY ON A SUNNY DAY, THIS DEFECT IS A STARTLING OCCURRENCE AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY OTHER TWO 1999 F...

Apr 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 97,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON OUR 1999 MERCURY SABLE [XXX] AFTER AN ACCIDENT. THE FRONT OF OUR CAR HIT THE SIDE OF A MINI-VAN WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO TIP THE MINI-VAN OVER. POLICE ESTIMATED WE WERE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. *NM UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFOR...

Apr 27, 2006 Air Bags Crash 97,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON OUR 1999 MERCURY SABLE [XXX] AFTER AN ACCIDENT. THE FRONT OF OUR CAR HIT THE SIDE OF A MINI-VAN WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO TIP THE MINI-VAN OVER. POLICE ESTIMATED WE WERE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. *NM UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFOR...

Mar 30, 2006 Suspension 83,000 mi

FRONT SPRING FAILURE, TIRE DAMAGE. *NM

Mar 30, 2006 Suspension 83,000 mi

FRONT SPRING FAILURE, TIRE DAMAGE. *NM

Mar 27, 2006 Air Bags 91,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COVER OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS SEPARATING FROM THE DASH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC.

Mar 27, 2006 Air Bags 91,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COVER OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS SEPARATING FROM THE DASH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC.

Mar 20, 2006 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEATBELTS, THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DID NOT LOCK RESULTING IN FORWARD MOTION, WHICH CAUSED THE OCCUPANTS TO STRIKE THE DASH PANEL AREA. ...

Mar 20, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 86,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEATBELTS, THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DID NOT LOCK RESULTING IN FORWARD MOTION, WHICH CAUSED THE OCCUPANTS TO STRIKE THE DASH PANEL AREA. ...

Mar 20, 2006 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEATBELTS, THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DID NOT LOCK RESULTING IN FORWARD MOTION, WHICH CAUSED THE OCCUPANTS TO STRIKE THE DASH PANEL AREA. ...

Mar 20, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 86,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEATBELTS, THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DID NOT LOCK RESULTING IN FORWARD MOTION, WHICH CAUSED THE OCCUPANTS TO STRIKE THE DASH PANEL AREA. ...

Dec 10, 2005 Steering 56,000 mi

NOISY POWER STEERING PUMP & LOSS POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND STEERING RACK AND PINION WERE REPLACED ON OUR 1999 SABLE WHEN IT HAD 56,000 MILES. *JB

Dec 10, 2005 Steering 56,000 mi

NOISY POWER STEERING PUMP & LOSS POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND STEERING RACK AND PINION WERE REPLACED ON OUR 1999 SABLE WHEN IT HAD 56,000 MILES. *JB

Nov 28, 2005 Visibility 43,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER DID NOT WORK. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE HEATER CORE WAS BLOCKED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED DUE TO REPAIR EXPENSE.*AK

Nov 28, 2005 Visibility 43,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER DID NOT WORK. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE HEATER CORE WAS BLOCKED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED DUE TO REPAIR EXPENSE.*AK

Nov 17, 2005 Visibility

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER TURNS ON BY ITSELF, SOMETIMES IT ONLY GOES ON ONCE AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL DO IT FOR A FEW TIMES. IT USED TO ONLY HAPPEN ONCE EVERY FEW MONTHS, NOW THERE ARE DAYS THAT IT HAPPENS EVERY FEW MINUTES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER YET, BECAUSE I WANT TO GET MORE INFO...

Nov 17, 2005 Visibility

THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER TURNS ON BY ITSELF, SOMETIMES IT ONLY GOES ON ONCE AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL DO IT FOR A FEW TIMES. IT USED TO ONLY HAPPEN ONCE EVERY FEW MONTHS, NOW THERE ARE DAYS THAT IT HAPPENS EVERY FEW MINUTES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER YET, BECAUSE I WANT TO GET MORE INFO...

Oct 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 MERCURY SABLE LS VIN - [XXX] CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM COPPER COUNTRY FORD 12/16/98 WARRANTY - 36,000 MILES / 6 YEARS ----------------------------------------------- AT APPROX 36,095 MILES OCT 2004 I HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. SEEING AS HOW I WAS OVER THE W...

Oct 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 MERCURY SABLE LS VIN - [XXX] CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM COPPER COUNTRY FORD 12/16/98 WARRANTY - 36,000 MILES / 6 YEARS ----------------------------------------------- AT APPROX 36,095 MILES OCT 2004 I HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. SEEING AS HOW I WAS OVER THE W...

Oct 14, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD COIL SPRING SHIELDS INSTALLED UNDER SAFETY RECALL, VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN HITTING A DIP. *TS THE SHIELDS THAT WERE INSTALLED UNDER THE RECALL WAS CAUSING THE NOISE, SO THEREFORE THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE DEALER REMOVE THEM. ONCE THEY WERE REMOVED, THE NOISE STOP...

Oct 14, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD COIL SPRING SHIELDS INSTALLED UNDER SAFETY RECALL, VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHEN HITTING A DIP. *TS THE SHIELDS THAT WERE INSTALLED UNDER THE RECALL WAS CAUSING THE NOISE, SO THEREFORE THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE DEALER REMOVE THEM. ONCE THEY WERE REMOVED, THE NOISE STOP...

Sep 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire 97,101 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN THE SMOKE STARTED COMING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE DASHBOARD. AFTER THAT THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. ALMOST EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD BURNED UP. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE. *NM

Sep 18, 2005 Electrical System Fire 97,101 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN THE SMOKE STARTED COMING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE DASHBOARD. AFTER THAT THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. ALMOST EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD BURNED UP. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE. *NM

Aug 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,651 mi

CONSUMER REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT FOR THE 1999 MERCURY SABLE ABS MODULE.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM FIRST BEGAN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE AND STICKING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED PROPERLY WHICH LED ...

Aug 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,651 mi

CONSUMER REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT FOR THE 1999 MERCURY SABLE ABS MODULE.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM FIRST BEGAN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE AND STICKING WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED PROPERLY WHICH LED ...

Aug 23, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04517 FROM FORD IN AUGUST 2004. TRIED LAST YEAR TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE, BUT FORD INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN. NOW, THEY HAVE THE PARTS AND WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER FOR THE PARTS THAT HAVE TO BE TAKEN OFF. RECEIVED ANOT...

Aug 23, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04517 FROM FORD IN AUGUST 2004. TRIED LAST YEAR TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE, BUT FORD INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN. NOW, THEY HAVE THE PARTS AND WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONSUMER FOR THE PARTS THAT HAVE TO BE TAKEN OFF. RECEIVED ANOT...

Jul 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,900 mi

TOTAL CASASTROPIC BRAKE FAIURE. WITH MY WIFE DRIVING WE ENCOUNTERED A TOLL PLAZA ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY IN NEW JERSEY. MY WIFE ATTEMPED TO SLOW THE CAR AND AT THAT POINT EXCLAIMED, "I HAVE NO BRAKES"....WE WENT THOUGH THE TOLL BOOTHS AND STOPPED THE CAR ABOUT 100 FEET AWAY USING THE EMERGEN...

Jul 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,900 mi

TOTAL CASASTROPIC BRAKE FAIURE. WITH MY WIFE DRIVING WE ENCOUNTERED A TOLL PLAZA ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY IN NEW JERSEY. MY WIFE ATTEMPED TO SLOW THE CAR AND AT THAT POINT EXCLAIMED, "I HAVE NO BRAKES"....WE WENT THOUGH THE TOLL BOOTHS AND STOPPED THE CAR ABOUT 100 FEET AWAY USING THE EMERGEN...

Jun 14, 2005 Suspension

DT : THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE COULD HEAR A NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE SHOP, AND THEY SAID SPRING BROKE AND THE FIXED IT WITH A USED PART. *AK

Jun 14, 2005 Suspension

DT : THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE COULD HEAR A NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE SHOP, AND THEY SAID SPRING BROKE AND THE FIXED IT WITH A USED PART. *AK

Apr 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

LAST THURSDAY OR FRIDAY, I HAD LEFT MY HOUSE TO FILL THE GAS TANK ON MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE TANK WAS JUST ABOUT FULL WHEN A CHILD WALKED BY AND SHOUTED, HEY MISTER, SOMETHINGS COMING OUT FROM UNDER YOUR CAR. SURE ENOUGH, THE SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT AND I BOTH LOOKED, AND GASOLINE WAS P...

Apr 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

LAST THURSDAY OR FRIDAY, I HAD LEFT MY HOUSE TO FILL THE GAS TANK ON MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE TANK WAS JUST ABOUT FULL WHEN A CHILD WALKED BY AND SHOUTED, HEY MISTER, SOMETHINGS COMING OUT FROM UNDER YOUR CAR. SURE ENOUGH, THE SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT AND I BOTH LOOKED, AND GASOLINE WAS P...

Apr 23, 2005 Steering 76,000 mi

STEERING VERY NOISY AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. YOU PRACTICALLY HAVE TO ENTER THE OTHER LANE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT A CORNER. THIS IS NOT GOOD. *JB

Apr 23, 2005 Steering 76,000 mi

STEERING VERY NOISY AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. YOU PRACTICALLY HAVE TO ENTER THE OTHER LANE TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT A CORNER. THIS IS NOT GOOD. *JB

Apr 18, 2005 Steering 66,765 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING FLUID THROUGH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FLUID WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY. *AK THE TURNING RADIUS WAS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITHO...

Apr 18, 2005 Steering 66,765 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING FLUID THROUGH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FLUID WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY. *AK THE TURNING RADIUS WAS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WITHO...

Mar 21, 2005 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000; FORD ISSUED A FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT HAD THE LEFT FRONT COIL BREAK OFF. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO REPAIR THE COIL SINCE IT WAS A BREAK AND NOT A FRACTURE OF THE PART.*AK

Mar 21, 2005 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000; FORD ISSUED A FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT HAD THE LEFT FRONT COIL BREAK OFF. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO REPAIR THE COIL SINCE IT WAS A BREAK AND NOT A FRACTURE OF THE PART.*AK

Mar 6, 2005 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY EVERYTIME. SEAT BELT BECOMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARANT REASON. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MANY TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE TWO YEARS AGO. I RARELY HAVE PASSENGERS SO IT IS UNKNOWN IF PROBLEM EXTENDS TO THE OTHER SEAT BELTS. *AK

Mar 6, 2005 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY EVERYTIME. SEAT BELT BECOMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARANT REASON. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MANY TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE TWO YEARS AGO. I RARELY HAVE PASSENGERS SO IT IS UNKNOWN IF PROBLEM EXTENDS TO THE OTHER SEAT BELTS. *AK

Mar 6, 2005 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY EVERYTIME. SEAT BELT BECOMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARANT REASON. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MANY TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE TWO YEARS AGO. I RARELY HAVE PASSENGERS SO IT IS UNKNOWN IF PROBLEM EXTENDS TO THE OTHER SEAT BELTS. *AK

Mar 6, 2005 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY EVERYTIME. SEAT BELT BECOMES UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARANT REASON. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MANY TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE TWO YEARS AGO. I RARELY HAVE PASSENGERS SO IT IS UNKNOWN IF PROBLEM EXTENDS TO THE OTHER SEAT BELTS. *AK

Mar 5, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER MAGARET. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FIXED UNTIL IT BROKE. *TC

Mar 5, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER MAGARET. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FIXED UNTIL IT BROKE. *TC

Feb 28, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000 CONCERNING COIL SPRINGS. OWNER STATED THAT THE DEFECT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE GUARD COVERING THE COIL SPRING FAILED TO PREVENT THE BROKEN SPRING FROM DAMAGING THE TIRE. THIS DEFECT HAD OCCURRED TWICE. *AK

Feb 28, 2005 Suspension 30,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000 CONCERNING COIL SPRINGS. OWNER STATED THAT THE DEFECT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE GUARD COVERING THE COIL SPRING FAILED TO PREVENT THE BROKEN SPRING FROM DAMAGING THE TIRE. THIS DEFECT HAD OCCURRED TWICE. *AK

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension 173,000 mi

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 04S17 CONCERNING COIL SPRING. DAVE ALLAN 603-434-0341. *AK

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN #04V332000. *SC THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE PRIOR TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS REIMBURSED, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER WANTED THE OTHER COIL SPRING REPLACED, BUT WAS TOLD HE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAIL...

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 1999-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE, 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE AND UNAWARE OF ANY RECALL. *BF RECALL #04V332000. *SC

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension 173,000 mi

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 04S17 CONCERNING COIL SPRING. DAVE ALLAN 603-434-0341. *AK

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN #04V332000. *SC THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE PRIOR TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS REIMBURSED, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER WANTED THE OTHER COIL SPRING REPLACED, BUT WAS TOLD HE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAIL...

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 1999-2001 TAURUS AND SABLE, 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE AND UNAWARE OF ANY RECALL. *BF RECALL #04V332000. *SC

Feb 11, 2005 Suspension

WHILE WAITING TO HAVE THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000 PERFORMED, THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND CUT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE RECALL PART WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB

Feb 11, 2005 Suspension

WHILE WAITING TO HAVE THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000 PERFORMED, THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING BROKE AND CUT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE RECALL PART WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. *JB

Jan 31, 2005 Steering

WHEN I DRIVE IN THE RAIN OR THROUGH A PUDDLE, THE STEERING COMPLETELY FAILS AND MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. TWICE I HAVE COME SEVERELY CLOSE TO CRASHING MY CAR AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF STEERING COMPLETELY! *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Steering

WHEN I DRIVE IN THE RAIN OR THROUGH A PUDDLE, THE STEERING COMPLETELY FAILS AND MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. TWICE I HAVE COME SEVERELY CLOSE TO CRASHING MY CAR AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF STEERING COMPLETELY! *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN NOTICE NOTICE 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER JOE. *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN NOTICE NOTICE 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER JOE. *AK

Jan 13, 2005 Suspension 60,000 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING. TO DATE NO CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE AS THE LETTER STATED AND NO PARTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE DEALER. NHTSA RECALL FRONT COIL SPRING 04V332000. *NM

Jan 13, 2005 Suspension 60,000 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING. TO DATE NO CONTACT HAS BEEN MADE AS THE LETTER STATED AND NO PARTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE DEALER. NHTSA RECALL FRONT COIL SPRING 04V332000. *NM

Jan 12, 2005 Suspension 99,300 mi

" NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000" CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELD. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELD. TO DATE NO PARTS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIRS.*AK

Jan 12, 2005 Suspension 99,300 mi

" NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000" CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELD. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELD. TO DATE NO PARTS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIRS.*AK

Jan 10, 2005 Steering 100,000 mi

REPORT OF CATASROPIC FAILURE OF STERING SYSTEM ON 1999 MECURY SABLE / RACK AND PINION GEAR FRACTURE/ SEEMS THERE IS MAJOR DEFALT WITH STERING SYSTEM, TOTAL CRACK IN FRAME /GEAR SYSTEM, ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED, DIDNT SEE ANY RECALLS, MECHANIC WHO FIXED SAY THIS NEED TO BE REPORTED TO MANAFUTURE, MILA...

Jan 10, 2005 Steering 100,000 mi

REPORT OF CATASROPIC FAILURE OF STERING SYSTEM ON 1999 MECURY SABLE / RACK AND PINION GEAR FRACTURE/ SEEMS THERE IS MAJOR DEFALT WITH STERING SYSTEM, TOTAL CRACK IN FRAME /GEAR SYSTEM, ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED, DIDNT SEE ANY RECALLS, MECHANIC WHO FIXED SAY THIS NEED TO BE REPORTED TO MANAFUTURE, MILA...

Jan 5, 2005 Visibility

A BURNING ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TURNING ON THE HEATER THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FORD PU...

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BURNING ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TURNING ON THE HEATER THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FORD PU...

Jan 5, 2005 Visibility

A BURNING ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TURNING ON THE HEATER THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FORD PU...

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BURNING ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TURNING ON THE HEATER THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FORD PU...

Jan 4, 2005 Suspension 58,500 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, DAMAGING THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELD.04V332000/FRONT COIL SPRING. CURRENTLY, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER...

Jan 4, 2005 Suspension 58,500 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, DAMAGING THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING SHIELD.04V332000/FRONT COIL SPRING. CURRENTLY, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO ADVISED CONSUMER...

Jan 3, 2005 Suspension

NHTSA 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK

Jan 3, 2005 Suspension

NHTSA 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK

Dec 30, 2004 Suspension

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V332000; FORD ISSUED A FRONT COIL RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO DO REPAIRS.*AK

Dec 30, 2004 Suspension

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V332000; FORD ISSUED A FRONT COIL RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO DO REPAIRS.*AK

Dec 29, 2004 Suspension

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V332000; MERCURY ISSUED A FRONT COIL SPRINGS RECALL. THIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JB

Dec 29, 2004 Suspension

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V332000; MERCURY ISSUED A FRONT COIL SPRINGS RECALL. THIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JB

Dec 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUMES INSIDE CAR NOTICED, AND A SLIGHT STRANGE SOUND FROM CAR WHEN RUNNING. WHEN TAKEN TO SHOP TO FIND PROBLEM, A CRACK WAS NOTICED AT THE Y SHAPED PIPE CONNECTING TO BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. IN ORDER TO REPAIR THIS THE WHOLE SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED EVEN THOUGH THE CONVERTERS ARE FINE.*AK

Dec 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUMES INSIDE CAR NOTICED, AND A SLIGHT STRANGE SOUND FROM CAR WHEN RUNNING. WHEN TAKEN TO SHOP TO FIND PROBLEM, A CRACK WAS NOTICED AT THE Y SHAPED PIPE CONNECTING TO BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. IN ORDER TO REPAIR THIS THE WHOLE SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED EVEN THOUGH THE CONVERTERS ARE FINE.*AK

Dec 16, 2004 Suspension 80,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 16, 2004 Suspension 80,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 12, 2004 Steering 69,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AFTER DRIVING MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON IN MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN, I LOSE POWER STEERING DURING TURNS. THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ALSO COMES ON. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO EXCESSIVE BELT SLIPPAGE FROM WATER. IT GOES AWAY IF I STOP FOR A FEW SECONDS TO LET THE BE...

Dec 12, 2004 Electrical System 69,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AFTER DRIVING MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON IN MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN, I LOSE POWER STEERING DURING TURNS. THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ALSO COMES ON. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO EXCESSIVE BELT SLIPPAGE FROM WATER. IT GOES AWAY IF I STOP FOR A FEW SECONDS TO LET THE BE...

Dec 12, 2004 Steering 69,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AFTER DRIVING MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON IN MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN, I LOSE POWER STEERING DURING TURNS. THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ALSO COMES ON. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO EXCESSIVE BELT SLIPPAGE FROM WATER. IT GOES AWAY IF I STOP FOR A FEW SECONDS TO LET THE BE...

Dec 12, 2004 Electrical System 69,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AFTER DRIVING MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON IN MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN, I LOSE POWER STEERING DURING TURNS. THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ALSO COMES ON. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO EXCESSIVE BELT SLIPPAGE FROM WATER. IT GOES AWAY IF I STOP FOR A FEW SECONDS TO LET THE BE...

Dec 8, 2004 Seat Belts 36,270 mi

REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL 99V25000. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A SEAL LEAK.*AK *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Steering 36,270 mi

REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL 99V25000. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A SEAL LEAK.*AK *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Seat Belts 36,270 mi

REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL 99V25000. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A SEAL LEAK.*AK *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Steering 36,270 mi

REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL 99V25000. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A SEAL LEAK.*AK *TC

Oct 21, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

CAR HAS ALWAYS SHIFTED HARD. AT APPROXIMATELY 90K MILES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FAIL EVIDENCED BY GEAR SLIPPAGE AND CAR DECELLERATING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. TRANSMISSION PUMP WAS ALSO "KNOCKING". CAR WAS TAKEN TO TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT A 10 CENT "O" RING HAD FAILED IN THE T...

Oct 21, 2004 Suspension 90,000 mi

CAR WAS TWO YEARS OLD WHEN PURCHASED, AND HAD 60K MILES. I NOTED THAT CAR WOULD SHAKE, ESPECIALLY DURING BRAKING. I ALSO NOTED THAT VEHICLE PULLED TO ONE SIDE DURING BRAKING. I TOOK CAR TO SHOP AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE DISCS HAD TO BE TURNED DUE TO WARPAGE. (I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS COMMON ON TH...

Oct 21, 2004 Power Train 90,000 mi

CAR HAS ALWAYS SHIFTED HARD. AT APPROXIMATELY 90K MILES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STARTED TO FAIL EVIDENCED BY GEAR SLIPPAGE AND CAR DECELLERATING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. TRANSMISSION PUMP WAS ALSO "KNOCKING". CAR WAS TAKEN TO TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT A 10 CENT "O" RING HAD FAILED IN THE T...

Oct 21, 2004 Suspension 90,000 mi

CAR WAS TWO YEARS OLD WHEN PURCHASED, AND HAD 60K MILES. I NOTED THAT CAR WOULD SHAKE, ESPECIALLY DURING BRAKING. I ALSO NOTED THAT VEHICLE PULLED TO ONE SIDE DURING BRAKING. I TOOK CAR TO SHOP AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE DISCS HAD TO BE TURNED DUE TO WARPAGE. (I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS COMMON ON TH...

Oct 19, 2004 Tires

PROBLEMS WITH TIRE EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE VEHICLE'S RIMS CUT THE TIRES AND VALVE STEMS. THE CONSUEMR HAS SPENT OVER $150N ON TIRE REPAIRS. *NM

Oct 19, 2004 Tires

PROBLEMS WITH TIRE EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE.*MR THE VEHICLE'S RIMS CUT THE TIRES AND VALVE STEMS. THE CONSUEMR HAS SPENT OVER $150N ON TIRE REPAIRS. *NM

Oct 11, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE INCIDENT I AM WRITING ABOUT RELATES TO THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON THE 1999 MERCURY SABLE. AFTER MANY MONTHS OF HAVING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS NOT RESPONDING TO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE CONTROLS, I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REPAIRS TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. $450 LATER THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO REPLACE...

Oct 11, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE INCIDENT I AM WRITING ABOUT RELATES TO THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON THE 1999 MERCURY SABLE. AFTER MANY MONTHS OF HAVING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS NOT RESPONDING TO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE CONTROLS, I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR REPAIRS TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. $450 LATER THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO REPLACE...

Sep 28, 2004 Suspension

THE VEHICLE FRONT COILS SPRING FAILED 5 MONTHS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. RECALL# 04V332000. *SC *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Suspension

THE VEHICLE FRONT COILS SPRING FAILED 5 MONTHS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. RECALL# 04V332000. *SC *JB

Sep 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD 3 FREEZE PLUGS REPLACED IN ENGINE OVER PAST YEAR AND A HALF AT COST OF $500.00 I AM TOLD IF THE OTHERS RUST BEHIND THE ENGINE IT WILL BE ANOTHER $500.00 JUST HAD THE SYSTEM FLUSHED LAST YEAR, NOW IT IS RUSTY AGAIN. COOLING SYSTEM IS CORROSIVE! DOES THAT ...

Sep 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM IS FAULTY. I HAVE HAD 3 FREEZE PLUGS REPLACED IN ENGINE OVER PAST YEAR AND A HALF AT COST OF $500.00 I AM TOLD IF THE OTHERS RUST BEHIND THE ENGINE IT WILL BE ANOTHER $500.00 JUST HAD THE SYSTEM FLUSHED LAST YEAR, NOW IT IS RUSTY AGAIN. COOLING SYSTEM IS CORROSIVE! DOES THAT ...

Sep 16, 2004 Wheels 35,000 mi

ALUMINUM WHEEL CORROSION OF MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE LEADS TO CONSTANT PRESSURE LOST. DEALER CANNOT REPAIR, NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *JB IF TIRE PRESSURE IS IMPORTANT WHY IS THIS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT? *JB

Sep 16, 2004 Wheels 35,000 mi

ALUMINUM WHEEL CORROSION OF MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE LEADS TO CONSTANT PRESSURE LOST. DEALER CANNOT REPAIR, NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *JB IF TIRE PRESSURE IS IMPORTANT WHY IS THIS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT? *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL FILTER LINE ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS LEAVING THE DRIVEWAY WHEN GAS WAS SMELLED. THE CONSUMER LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND VIEWED GASOLINE SQUIRTING ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF T...

Sep 14, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL FEELS REAL LOOSE, ND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $200. *AK *MR

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension

THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000 REPAIRS WON'T BE AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. *AK *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension 114,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER COIL SPRING BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER'S TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. *AK *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL FILTER LINE ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS LEAVING THE DRIVEWAY WHEN GAS WAS SMELLED. THE CONSUMER LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND VIEWED GASOLINE SQUIRTING ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF T...

Sep 14, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL FEELS REAL LOOSE, ND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE OF $200. *AK *MR

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension

THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000 REPAIRS WON'T BE AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. *AK *SC

Sep 14, 2004 Suspension 114,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER COIL SPRING BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER'S TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. *AK *JB

Sep 3, 2004 Visibility

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY SABLE, BOUGHT IT NEW. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON PERIODICALLY. THIS MIGHT HAPPEN NO MORE THAN ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR. RECENTLY, WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM, THE WASHER FLUID STARTED TO SPRAYEED OUT. IT ONLY LASTED A SPLIT SECOND AND SO FAR HAS NOT ...

Sep 3, 2004 Visibility

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY SABLE, BOUGHT IT NEW. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON PERIODICALLY. THIS MIGHT HAPPEN NO MORE THAN ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR. RECENTLY, WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM, THE WASHER FLUID STARTED TO SPRAYEED OUT. IT ONLY LASTED A SPLIT SECOND AND SO FAR HAS NOT ...

Aug 30, 2004 Suspension

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER REGARDING THE RECALL HE WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER, 2004. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE RECALL STATED IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. BUT YET THERE WAS NOT SOLUTI...

Aug 30, 2004 Suspension

FORD SAFETY RECALL 04S17 LETTER TO ME STATES: WE EXPECT THAT THESE SHIELDS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2004." THIS "SHIELD" IS, IN MY OPINION, A CHEAP, INEFFECTIVE RUBE GOLDBERG, ATTEMPT BY FORD TO COVER UP A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION CAUSED BY THE FRACTURE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGS PUNCTURING THE FR...

Aug 30, 2004 Suspension

FORD SAFETY RECALL 04S17 LETTER TO ME STATES: WE EXPECT THAT THESE SHIELDS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2004." THIS "SHIELD" IS, IN MY OPINION, A CHEAP, INEFFECTIVE RUBE GOLDBERG, ATTEMPT BY FORD TO COVER UP A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION CAUSED BY THE FRACTURE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGS PUNCTURING THE FR...

Aug 30, 2004 Suspension

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER REGARDING THE RECALL HE WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER, 2004. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE RECALL STATED IT WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. BUT YET THERE WAS NOT SOLUTI...

Aug 30, 2004 Suspension

FORD SAFETY RECALL 04S17 LETTER TO ME STATES: WE EXPECT THAT THESE SHIELDS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2004." THIS "SHIELD" IS, IN MY OPINION, A CHEAP, INEFFECTIVE RUBE GOLDBERG, ATTEMPT BY FORD TO COVER UP A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION CAUSED BY THE FRACTURE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGS PUNCTURING THE FR...

Aug 30, 2004 Suspension

FORD SAFETY RECALL 04S17 LETTER TO ME STATES: WE EXPECT THAT THESE SHIELDS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2004." THIS "SHIELD" IS, IN MY OPINION, A CHEAP, INEFFECTIVE RUBE GOLDBERG, ATTEMPT BY FORD TO COVER UP A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION CAUSED BY THE FRACTURE OF FRONT COIL SPRINGS PUNCTURING THE FR...

Aug 23, 2004 Steering 37,500 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HEARD A WINDING COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, LIFTED UP THE HOOD, AND NOTICED POWER STEERING FLUID WAS DRY INSIDE OF THE CANISTER PUMP. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR STEERING FLUID. THEN, CONSUME...

Aug 23, 2004 Steering 37,500 mi

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HEARD A WINDING COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, LIFTED UP THE HOOD, AND NOTICED POWER STEERING FLUID WAS DRY INSIDE OF THE CANISTER PUMP. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR STEERING FLUID. THEN, CONSUME...

Aug 18, 2004 Suspension 114,000 mi

CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT A RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. AFTER ARRIVING AT DEALER CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED, AND WAS TURNED AWAY. RECALL LETTER ARRIVED THE NEXT DAY.*AK

Aug 18, 2004 Suspension 114,000 mi

CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT A RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING. CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. AFTER ARRIVING AT DEALER CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED, AND WAS TURNED AWAY. RECALL LETTER ARRIVED THE NEXT DAY.*AK

Aug 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HOME. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HOME. *JB

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE NY STATE THRUWAY, WITH MY ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE, THE CAR LOST POWER AND COMPLETELY STALLED OUT. IT WAS LATER FOUND TO HAVE THREE (3) CRACKED CAM SHAFTS. *JB

Aug 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE NY STATE THRUWAY, WITH MY ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE, THE CAR LOST POWER AND COMPLETELY STALLED OUT. IT WAS LATER FOUND TO HAVE THREE (3) CRACKED CAM SHAFTS. *JB

Aug 10, 2004 Suspension

ONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V332000 REGARDING COIL SPRING. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER TO CALL IN DECEMBER. *AK

Aug 10, 2004 Suspension 59,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND WHEN MOVING FORWARD FRONT SUSPENSION CRASHED TO THE GROUND, AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED, LEFT FRONT BALL JOINTS FELL TO THE GROUND AND BROKE THE AXLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NOT...

Aug 10, 2004 Suspension

ONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V332000 REGARDING COIL SPRING. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER TO CALL IN DECEMBER. *AK

Aug 10, 2004 Suspension 59,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND WHEN MOVING FORWARD FRONT SUSPENSION CRASHED TO THE GROUND, AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED, LEFT FRONT BALL JOINTS FELL TO THE GROUND AND BROKE THE AXLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NOT...

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train

1999 MERCURY SABLE SHIFT CABLE FAILED. POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT AVOIDED.*AK

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train

1999 MERCURY SABLE SHIFT CABLE FAILED. POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT AVOIDED.*AK

Jul 20, 2004 Visibility 150,000 mi

1999 MERCURY SABLE - THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF TO GET THEM TO STOP. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT I HIT THE THEM BY MISTAKE, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. *LA

Jul 20, 2004 Visibility 150,000 mi

1999 MERCURY SABLE - THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF TO GET THEM TO STOP. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I THOUGHT I HIT THE THEM BY MISTAKE, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. *LA

Jul 18, 2004 Suspension 64,452 mi

FRONT COIL BROKE CAUSING IT TO PUNCTURE MY TIRE

Jul 18, 2004 Suspension 64,452 mi

FRONT COIL BROKE CAUSING IT TO PUNCTURE MY TIRE

Jul 16, 2004 Suspension 73,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. COIL SPRING FAILED AND BROKE GOING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY, PUNCTURING INNER SIDE WALL OF FRONT LEFT TIRE. WE GOT A REPLACEMENT STRUT AND COIL SPRING ASSEMBLY FROM A SALVAGE YARD COSTING $53.30. NEW TIRE COSTING $59.73. OLD COIL SPRING SHOWED NO SIGNS OF A...

Jul 16, 2004 Steering 67,099 mi

VEHICLE IS 1999 MERCURY SABLE,POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED MAKING NOISE. EXAMINING PUMP SHOWED NO LEAKS ALTHOUGH FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID ADDED TO PROPER LEVEL. WITHIN DRIVING 2 MILES PUMP AGAIN MADE NOISE. BACKING UP CAR ALLOWED VISUAL CONFIRMATION OF FLUID LEAK ON GROUND. ALTHOUGH SOME FLUID WAS I...

Jul 16, 2004 Suspension 73,000 mi

THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. COIL SPRING FAILED AND BROKE GOING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY, PUNCTURING INNER SIDE WALL OF FRONT LEFT TIRE. WE GOT A REPLACEMENT STRUT AND COIL SPRING ASSEMBLY FROM A SALVAGE YARD COSTING $53.30. NEW TIRE COSTING $59.73. OLD COIL SPRING SHOWED NO SIGNS OF A...

Jul 16, 2004 Steering 67,099 mi

VEHICLE IS 1999 MERCURY SABLE,POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED MAKING NOISE. EXAMINING PUMP SHOWED NO LEAKS ALTHOUGH FLUID WAS LOW. FLUID ADDED TO PROPER LEVEL. WITHIN DRIVING 2 MILES PUMP AGAIN MADE NOISE. BACKING UP CAR ALLOWED VISUAL CONFIRMATION OF FLUID LEAK ON GROUND. ALTHOUGH SOME FLUID WAS I...

Jun 17, 2004 Suspension 59,960 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN THE PASSENGER FRONT SPRING BROKE AND FELL DOWN PUNCTURING THE TIRE CAUSING A BLOWOUT, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT CRASHING. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS THING TO HAPPEN AND I WAS VERY LUCKY TO ESCAPE WITHOUT BEING SERIOUSLY HURT. *JB

Jun 17, 2004 Suspension 59,960 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN THE PASSENGER FRONT SPRING BROKE AND FELL DOWN PUNCTURING THE TIRE CAUSING A BLOWOUT, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT CRASHING. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS THING TO HAPPEN AND I WAS VERY LUCKY TO ESCAPE WITHOUT BEING SERIOUSLY HURT. *JB

May 16, 2004 Suspension 72,653 mi

I OWN A 1999 ,MERCURY SABLE.ON MAY 13, 1999, WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY,I HEARD A VERY LOUD POPPING SOUND THEN A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO BRING MY VEHICLE IN. I THEN HAD IT TOWED THERE. WHEN THEY CALLED TO INFORM ME OF THE PROBLEM, IWAS TOLD THAT THE...

May 16, 2004 Suspension 72,653 mi

I OWN A 1999 ,MERCURY SABLE.ON MAY 13, 1999, WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY,I HEARD A VERY LOUD POPPING SOUND THEN A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO BRING MY VEHICLE IN. I THEN HAD IT TOWED THERE. WHEN THEY CALLED TO INFORM ME OF THE PROBLEM, IWAS TOLD THAT THE...

Apr 29, 2004 Seat Belts 40,300 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. AS A RESULT SEAT BELT TWISTED ACROSS THE DRIVER'S CHEST INSTEAD OF LYING FLAT. *AK DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR DEFECT DUE TO WARRANTY ISSUES. *LA

Apr 29, 2004 Seat Belts 40,300 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. AS A RESULT SEAT BELT TWISTED ACROSS THE DRIVER'S CHEST INSTEAD OF LYING FLAT. *AK DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR DEFECT DUE TO WARRANTY ISSUES. *LA

Apr 24, 2004 Seat Belts 69,600 mi

THE REAR SEAT BELTS SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. AFTER TALKING TO DEALERSHIP THE WARRANTY IS ONLY FOR 5 YEARS 50000 MILES. SO IS FORD SAYING THAT AFTER THIS WARRANTY IS UP ON MY 1999 SABLE THAT MY FAMILIES LIFE IS WORTHLESS.. ALL SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE WARRA...

Apr 24, 2004 Seat Belts 69,600 mi

THE REAR SEAT BELTS SHOULDER BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. AFTER TALKING TO DEALERSHIP THE WARRANTY IS ONLY FOR 5 YEARS 50000 MILES. SO IS FORD SAYING THAT AFTER THIS WARRANTY IS UP ON MY 1999 SABLE THAT MY FAMILIES LIFE IS WORTHLESS.. ALL SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE WARRA...

Apr 1, 2004 Suspension

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A DRIVEWAY CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Suspension

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A DRIVEWAY CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Suspension 19,402 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE, AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. STRUT TOWERS/COIL SPRING FAILED. *AK *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Suspension 19,402 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE, AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. STRUT TOWERS/COIL SPRING FAILED. *AK *NM

Mar 11, 2004 Steering 37,800 mi

THE STEERING RACK FAILED WITH NOT VISIBLE INDICATION OF FLUID LOSS. THE PLUG ON THE RACK BLEW-OUT WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME MANUAL REQUIRING VEHICLE TOWING. THE CAR HAS BEEN DUTIFULLY MAINTAINED WITH NO INDICATION OF FAILURE WHEN INSPECTED. FORD MOTOR CO. HAS DENIED ANY RESP...

Mar 11, 2004 Steering 37,800 mi

THE STEERING RACK FAILED WITH NOT VISIBLE INDICATION OF FLUID LOSS. THE PLUG ON THE RACK BLEW-OUT WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME MANUAL REQUIRING VEHICLE TOWING. THE CAR HAS BEEN DUTIFULLY MAINTAINED WITH NO INDICATION OF FAILURE WHEN INSPECTED. FORD MOTOR CO. HAS DENIED ANY RESP...

Feb 28, 2004 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT ON MY 99 MERCURY SABLE DOES NOT LATCH AND LOCK ALL THE TIME. IT GOES IN AND ACTS LIKE IT LATCHES (SEAT BELT LIGHT GOES OUT) UNTIL A FAIR AMOUNT OF FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE SEAT BELT AND IT RELEASE'S FROM THE SEAT BELT LATCH. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN MULTITUDES OF TIMES EVEN THO...

Feb 28, 2004 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT ON MY 99 MERCURY SABLE DOES NOT LATCH AND LOCK ALL THE TIME. IT GOES IN AND ACTS LIKE IT LATCHES (SEAT BELT LIGHT GOES OUT) UNTIL A FAIR AMOUNT OF FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE SEAT BELT AND IT RELEASE'S FROM THE SEAT BELT LATCH. I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN MULTITUDES OF TIMES EVEN THO...

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THEN BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. *PH *SC

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THEN BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. *PH *SC

Feb 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,448 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN STORM, ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ASSY BROKE CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY, I STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I HAD REPAIRED AT LOCAL SHOP IN LONG ISLAND ,NY , MECHANIC SAID NEW REPLACEMENT UNIT WAS MUCH DIFFERENT THAN ORIGINAL INDICATING THAT TH...

Feb 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,448 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN STORM, ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ASSY BROKE CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY, I STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I HAD REPAIRED AT LOCAL SHOP IN LONG ISLAND ,NY , MECHANIC SAID NEW REPLACEMENT UNIT WAS MUCH DIFFERENT THAN ORIGINAL INDICATING THAT TH...

Feb 3, 2004 Seat Belts 58,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ARE FAILING IN ORDER OF MOST FREQUENT USE (E.G. DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER, REAR PASSENGERS). THE DRIVER'S BELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO PULL THE SEAT BELT BACK INTO THE COLUMNAR STORAGE AREA 100% OF THE TIME (FRONT PASSENGER BELT 50% AND REAR PASSENGERS ~10%). THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY HA...

Feb 3, 2004 Seat Belts 58,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ARE FAILING IN ORDER OF MOST FREQUENT USE (E.G. DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER, REAR PASSENGERS). THE DRIVER'S BELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO PULL THE SEAT BELT BACK INTO THE COLUMNAR STORAGE AREA 100% OF THE TIME (FRONT PASSENGER BELT 50% AND REAR PASSENGERS ~10%). THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY HA...

Jan 29, 2004 Visibility

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT STARTED SOMETIME LAST FALL. TO TURN THEM OFF, I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES.*AK

Jan 29, 2004 Visibility

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT STARTED SOMETIME LAST FALL. TO TURN THEM OFF, I HAVE TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES.*AK

Jan 17, 2004 Fuel System, Other

MY CAR WILL ONLY START SOMETIMES. IT DOES NOT GET FUEL TO THE FUEL BAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IT NEVER QUITS WHILE RUNNING. SOMETIMES IF YOU GO BACK A HALF HOUR LATER IT STARTS. *CB

Jan 17, 2004 Fuel System, Other

MY CAR WILL ONLY START SOMETIMES. IT DOES NOT GET FUEL TO THE FUEL BAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IT NEVER QUITS WHILE RUNNING. SOMETIMES IF YOU GO BACK A HALF HOUR LATER IT STARTS. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

HESITATION IN TRANSMISSION. EXCESSIVE LEAK IN TRANS FLUID, MADE A LARGE PUDDLE. HAD A WOBBLE AS VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HAD FRONT TRANS SEAL AND AXLE SEALS REPLACE, AS WELL AS ONE AXLE

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 108,000 mi

HESITATION IN TRANSMISSION. EXCESSIVE LEAK IN TRANS FLUID, MADE A LARGE PUDDLE. HAD A WOBBLE AS VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HAD FRONT TRANS SEAL AND AXLE SEALS REPLACE, AS WELL AS ONE AXLE

Jan 5, 2004 Seat Belts 58,500 mi

I PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE APRIL 03. EARLY AUGUST, I WENT OUT TO LUNCH WITH A FRIEND-WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PUT ON THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IT WOULD NOT WORK. WE DROVE HIS CAR INSTEAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE. I DECIDED TO CHECK THE INTERNET AND LOCATED THIS PROBLEM AS A MA...

Jan 5, 2004 Seat Belts 58,500 mi

I PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE APRIL 03. EARLY AUGUST, I WENT OUT TO LUNCH WITH A FRIEND-WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PUT ON THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IT WOULD NOT WORK. WE DROVE HIS CAR INSTEAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE. I DECIDED TO CHECK THE INTERNET AND LOCATED THIS PROBLEM AS A MA...

Nov 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM FIRST NOTICED AS ENGINE OVERHEATED AND A COOLANT LEAK OCCURRED... DEBRIS IN COOLING SYSTEM CREATES A BLOCKAGE AND HEATER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. STILL OVERHEATS AFTER RADIATOR FLUSHES TO CLEAN SYSTEM. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC TO EITHER SELL THE CAR OR REPLACE THE ENTIRE COOLING S...

Nov 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEM FIRST NOTICED AS ENGINE OVERHEATED AND A COOLANT LEAK OCCURRED... DEBRIS IN COOLING SYSTEM CREATES A BLOCKAGE AND HEATER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. STILL OVERHEATS AFTER RADIATOR FLUSHES TO CLEAN SYSTEM. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC TO EITHER SELL THE CAR OR REPLACE THE ENTIRE COOLING S...

Sep 4, 2003 Seat Belts

PROBLEMS WITH SAFETY BELT BECOMING UNDONE AFTER BEING SECURED. *MR WHEN THE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS PUSHED INTO THE SOCKET FIRMLY IT OCCASIONALLY POPPED OUT. IT HAD TO BE PUSHED INTO POSITION THEN JUGGLED IN ORDER FOR IT TO LATCH CORRECTLY. THE BELT WOULD ALSO TIGHTEN SO SNUGLY ON THE OCCUPANT T...

Sep 4, 2003 Seat Belts

PROBLEMS WITH SAFETY BELT BECOMING UNDONE AFTER BEING SECURED. *MR WHEN THE SEAT BELT LATCH WAS PUSHED INTO THE SOCKET FIRMLY IT OCCASIONALLY POPPED OUT. IT HAD TO BE PUSHED INTO POSITION THEN JUGGLED IN ORDER FOR IT TO LATCH CORRECTLY. THE BELT WOULD ALSO TIGHTEN SO SNUGLY ON THE OCCUPANT T...

Aug 27, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. *AK

Aug 27, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. *AK

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 37,600 mi

ON SUNDAY AUG. 17TH I DROVE ONTO A STEEP EXIT FROM A 4 LANE HIGHWAY TO A FIVELINE HIGHWAY. I HAD NO BRAKES. THE LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP STAYED GREEN (THERE WERE ABOUT 40 CARS WAITING TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION)--I CROSSED ALL FIVE LANES AND CRASHED MY CAR INTO A DIRT BANK. I HAD NO BRAKES ...

Aug 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 37,600 mi

ON SUNDAY AUG. 17TH I DROVE ONTO A STEEP EXIT FROM A 4 LANE HIGHWAY TO A FIVELINE HIGHWAY. I HAD NO BRAKES. THE LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP STAYED GREEN (THERE WERE ABOUT 40 CARS WAITING TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION)--I CROSSED ALL FIVE LANES AND CRASHED MY CAR INTO A DIRT BANK. I HAD NO BRAKES ...

Aug 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Power Train Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Suspension Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Steering Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Structure Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Power Train Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Suspension Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Steering Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Exterior Lighting Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Aug 1, 2003 Structure Crash

PROBLEMS WITH ABS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, WHERE THE ABS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR 7 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED ...

Jul 28, 2003 Suspension 44,000 mi

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE CONSUMER CHANGED TIRE TO AN UNUSED SPARE AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO SERVICE STATION. WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARE BLEW OUT. UPON INSPECTION BY DEALER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PIERCED BOTH TIRES, AND CAUSED DAMAGE. *AK ...

Jul 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE CONSUMER CHANGED TIRE TO AN UNUSED SPARE AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO SERVICE STATION. WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARE BLEW OUT. UPON INSPECTION BY DEALER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PIERCED BOTH TIRES, AND CAUSED DAMAGE. *AK ...

Jul 28, 2003 Suspension 44,000 mi

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE CONSUMER CHANGED TIRE TO AN UNUSED SPARE AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO SERVICE STATION. WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARE BLEW OUT. UPON INSPECTION BY DEALER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PIERCED BOTH TIRES, AND CAUSED DAMAGE. *AK ...

Jul 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FLAT ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE CONSUMER CHANGED TIRE TO AN UNUSED SPARE AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO SERVICE STATION. WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARE BLEW OUT. UPON INSPECTION BY DEALER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PIERCED BOTH TIRES, AND CAUSED DAMAGE. *AK ...

Jul 24, 2003 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION CAUSED VEHICLE TO STOP.*MR WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED, AND FAILED TO ACCELERATED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS PUSHED. *TS *JB

Jul 24, 2003 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION CAUSED VEHICLE TO STOP.*MR WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED, AND FAILED TO ACCELERATED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS PUSHED. *TS *JB

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,685 mi

TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TRAVELLING 50 MPH. PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. NO LIGHTS INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE LIT. PUT ON FLASHERS, MOVED TO BRAKEDOWN LANE, EXITED HWY, UP HILL SPEED DROPPED, ALLOWED DRIVER TO COME AGAINST A CURB AND STOP. BRAKE FLUID IN RESEVOIR IS ALL VERY BLACK. VEHICLE ...

Jul 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,685 mi

TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TRAVELLING 50 MPH. PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. NO LIGHTS INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE LIT. PUT ON FLASHERS, MOVED TO BRAKEDOWN LANE, EXITED HWY, UP HILL SPEED DROPPED, ALLOWED DRIVER TO COME AGAINST A CURB AND STOP. BRAKE FLUID IN RESEVOIR IS ALL VERY BLACK. VEHICLE ...

Jul 9, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

MY SON, JOHN, HAS HAD THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ON HIS 1999 MERCURY SABLE, FAIL THREE TIMES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE WAS YESTERDAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE GULF FREEWAY WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. THE FAILLURE RESULTS IN DISCONNECTION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM THE PEDAL, RE...

Jul 9, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

MY SON, JOHN, HAS HAD THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ON HIS 1999 MERCURY SABLE, FAIL THREE TIMES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS. THE MOST RECENT FAILURE WAS YESTERDAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE GULF FREEWAY WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. THE FAILLURE RESULTS IN DISCONNECTION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE FROM THE PEDAL, RE...

Jul 7, 2003 Wheels

RIMS ON 1999 MERCURY SABLE ARE CORRODING (NOT EASILY VISABLE, BUT WHEN YOU PULL THE TIRES OFF). WILL CAUSE LEAKAGE OF AIR OUT OF TIRES. DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT PROBLEM, SAYS THEY ARE NOT COVERED.*AK ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OCCASIONALLY JUST COME ON.

Jul 7, 2003 Wheels

RIMS ON 1999 MERCURY SABLE ARE CORRODING (NOT EASILY VISABLE, BUT WHEN YOU PULL THE TIRES OFF). WILL CAUSE LEAKAGE OF AIR OUT OF TIRES. DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT PROBLEM, SAYS THEY ARE NOT COVERED.*AK ALSO WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL OCCASIONALLY JUST COME ON.

Jun 29, 2003 Visibility 24,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY SABLE WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. FOR THE PAST YEAR MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE I'M DRIVING. MY HANDS ARE ON THE WHEEL SO IT'S NOT AS IF I'M SETTING THEM OFF. HAVE THERE BEEN ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE MINE? WHAT IS THE CAUSE? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS ...

Jun 29, 2003 Visibility 24,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MERCURY SABLE WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. FOR THE PAST YEAR MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE I'M DRIVING. MY HANDS ARE ON THE WHEEL SO IT'S NOT AS IF I'M SETTING THEM OFF. HAVE THERE BEEN ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE MINE? WHAT IS THE CAUSE? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS ...

Jun 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN CRASH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN CRASH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 9, 2003 Seat Belts

VEHICLE'S DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DEFECTIVE. *MR WHEN PUSHED INTO THE SOCKET TO SECURE THE DRIVER, IT WOULD POP OUT AND WOULD NOT REMAIN UNLESS FORCED. THE BELT WOULD ALSO TIGHTEN AND FIT SNUG TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO LEAN FORWARD. (THE CONSUMER WOULD BE UNABLE TO SEE IF ANYONE ...

Jun 9, 2003 Seat Belts

VEHICLE'S DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DEFECTIVE. *MR WHEN PUSHED INTO THE SOCKET TO SECURE THE DRIVER, IT WOULD POP OUT AND WOULD NOT REMAIN UNLESS FORCED. THE BELT WOULD ALSO TIGHTEN AND FIT SNUG TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO LEAN FORWARD. (THE CONSUMER WOULD BE UNABLE TO SEE IF ANYONE ...

May 30, 2003 Suspension 56,400 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURE, SLICED RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHILE STILL IN DRIVEWAY AFTER PUTTING IN DRIVE. *AK

May 30, 2003 Suspension 56,400 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURE, SLICED RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHILE STILL IN DRIVEWAY AFTER PUTTING IN DRIVE. *AK

May 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 65,000 mi

VEHICLE ABS SYSYTEM IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

May 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 65,000 mi

VEHICLE ABS SYSYTEM IS INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

May 20, 2003 Structure 2,000 mi

ORIGINALLY THE PROBLEM BEGAN AS A SMALL LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DURING RAINFALL. NOW IS A MAJOR LEAK DURING SMALLEST RAINFALL. COOLING/HEATING DUCTS BEGAN TO EMIT STRONG MUSTY ODOR. NOW AIR WILL NOT PASS THROUGH ANY DUCTS OTHER THAN FLOOR OR DEFROST (A/C ONLY PASSES THROUGH DEFROST OU...

May 20, 2003 Structure 2,000 mi

ORIGINALLY THE PROBLEM BEGAN AS A SMALL LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DURING RAINFALL. NOW IS A MAJOR LEAK DURING SMALLEST RAINFALL. COOLING/HEATING DUCTS BEGAN TO EMIT STRONG MUSTY ODOR. NOW AIR WILL NOT PASS THROUGH ANY DUCTS OTHER THAN FLOOR OR DEFROST (A/C ONLY PASSES THROUGH DEFROST OU...

Apr 9, 2003 Electrical System 18,000 mi

THE IGNITION IS VERY HARD TO TURN. SOMETIME A PAIR OF PLIERS HAD TO BE USE TO TURN IT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM

Apr 9, 2003 Electrical System 18,000 mi

THE IGNITION IS VERY HARD TO TURN. SOMETIME A PAIR OF PLIERS HAD TO BE USE TO TURN IT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM

Apr 8, 2003 Steering 66,000 mi

A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING FLUID. THE PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE A CRACKED STEERING RACK AND WAS REPLACED. *JB *SCC

Apr 8, 2003 Steering 66,000 mi

A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING FLUID. THE PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE A CRACKED STEERING RACK AND WAS REPLACED. *JB *SCC

Mar 31, 2003 Suspension 78,000 mi

THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUINED THE STRUTS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 31, 2003 Suspension 78,000 mi

THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUINED THE STRUTS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

1999 MERCURY SABLE HEAD GASKET BLOWN. THERE WAS NO WARNING. DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT IN TOWN. THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, SMELL OF COOLANT, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STOPPED. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. *NLM

Mar 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

1999 MERCURY SABLE HEAD GASKET BLOWN. THERE WAS NO WARNING. DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT IN TOWN. THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, SMELL OF COOLANT, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR STOPPED. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Steering

DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION STEERING CAUSED NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Steering

DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION STEERING CAUSED NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NLM

Mar 13, 2003 Visibility 67,700 mi

ARRIVING HOME FROM DINNER, FOUND REAR GLASS OF MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON HAD EXPLODED. THERE WAS GLASS ALL OVER MY DRIVE WAY. THE GLASS WAS FOUND UP TO 5 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE. POLICE INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THAT THE REAR GLASS PANEL IN FACT EXPLODED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE OUTWARD, ...

Mar 13, 2003 Visibility 67,700 mi

ARRIVING HOME FROM DINNER, FOUND REAR GLASS OF MY 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON HAD EXPLODED. THERE WAS GLASS ALL OVER MY DRIVE WAY. THE GLASS WAS FOUND UP TO 5 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE. POLICE INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THAT THE REAR GLASS PANEL IN FACT EXPLODED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE OUTWARD, ...

Mar 5, 2003 Suspension 68,000 mi

LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL BROKE AND PUNCTURED LEFT FRONT TIRE.*JB

Mar 5, 2003 Suspension 68,000 mi

LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL BROKE AND PUNCTURED LEFT FRONT TIRE.*JB

Feb 3, 2003 Steering 39,097 mi

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. CAUSING POWER STEERING PUMP TO BOIL OVER CONTINOUSLY. MAKING YOU THINK THAT THE PUMP WAS BAD.

Feb 3, 2003 Steering 39,097 mi

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. CAUSING POWER STEERING PUMP TO BOIL OVER CONTINOUSLY. MAKING YOU THINK THAT THE PUMP WAS BAD.

Jan 22, 2003 Steering 7,750 mi

VEHICLE'S STEERING GEAR HAS MALFUNCTIONED 3 TIMES AND MADE LOUD HOWLING NOISES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM

Jan 22, 2003 Steering 7,750 mi

VEHICLE'S STEERING GEAR HAS MALFUNCTIONED 3 TIMES AND MADE LOUD HOWLING NOISES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM

Jan 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN THE CONSUMER STOP LIGHT. . VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND WHERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN THE CONSUMER STOP LIGHT. . VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND WHERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED A LARGE CRACK OR SPLIT ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE THREE REMAINING TIRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK IN THE SAME WAY. TS

Jan 7, 2003 Tires

CONSUMER NOTICED A LARGE CRACK OR SPLIT ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE THREE REMAINING TIRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK IN THE SAME WAY. TS

Dec 9, 2002 Power Train Crash 21,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHEN PUT IN PARK THE VEHICLE ROLLED BAKWARDS ABOUT 4-6 IN. CAUSED DAMAGES. TS *TT

Dec 9, 2002 Power Train Crash 21,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHEN PUT IN PARK THE VEHICLE ROLLED BAKWARDS ABOUT 4-6 IN. CAUSED DAMAGES. TS *TT

Nov 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THE FRONT END SHIMMIED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE GROUNDED. THIS HAPPENED FIRST AT 25000 MILES, A SECOND TIME AT 48000 MILES. MR ROTORS GROUNDED AGAIN AT 50000 MILES . DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THAT ROTORS BE REPLACED ON NEXT SERVICE. ...

Nov 12, 2002 Visibility 50,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK FAST ENOUGH IN HEAVY RAIN. MR MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT *JB

Nov 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED THE FRONT END SHIMMIED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE GROUNDED. THIS HAPPENED FIRST AT 25000 MILES, A SECOND TIME AT 48000 MILES. MR ROTORS GROUNDED AGAIN AT 50000 MILES . DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THAT ROTORS BE REPLACED ON NEXT SERVICE. ...

Nov 12, 2002 Visibility 50,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK FAST ENOUGH IN HEAVY RAIN. MR MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT *JB

Oct 31, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAIN ABOUT THE WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A WHITE PART AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. DEALER STATED THAT IS HOW THE WINDSHIELD WORKS. ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD IS ON USE IT SCRATCHES THE WINDSHIELD ON THE VEHICLE. TS

Oct 31, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAIN ABOUT THE WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A WHITE PART AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. DEALER STATED THAT IS HOW THE WINDSHIELD WORKS. ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD IS ON USE IT SCRATCHES THE WINDSHIELD ON THE VEHICLE. TS

Oct 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, AND BRAKING DOWN HILL THERES A VERY BAD SHIMMY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. CONSUMER STATES 20,000 MILES LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, AND BRAKING DOWN HILL THERES A VERY BAD SHIMMY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. CONSUMER STATES 20,000 MILES LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Sep 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT GETS FILLED WITH MOISTURE. MR

Sep 28, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT GETS FILLED WITH MOISTURE. MR

Sep 25, 2002 Visibility

ON A RECENTLY PURCHASED 1999 MERCURY SABLE THERE ARE MINUTE SCRATCHES WITHIN THE AREA OF THE WINDSHIELD SWEPT BY THE WIPERS. THESE SCRATCHES ACT AS A REFRACTOR CAUSING GLARE WHEN TRAVELING TOWARD THE SUN AND FROM ONCOMING VEHICLES LIGHTS AND OVERHEAD STREET LIGHTS, ETC. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION ...

Sep 25, 2002 Visibility

ON A RECENTLY PURCHASED 1999 MERCURY SABLE THERE ARE MINUTE SCRATCHES WITHIN THE AREA OF THE WINDSHIELD SWEPT BY THE WIPERS. THESE SCRATCHES ACT AS A REFRACTOR CAUSING GLARE WHEN TRAVELING TOWARD THE SUN AND FROM ONCOMING VEHICLES LIGHTS AND OVERHEAD STREET LIGHTS, ETC. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION ...

Sep 24, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT POWER STEERING FAILED. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED NEEDS NEW RACK AND PINION. CONSUMER STATED UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE TURNING CAPABILITY IS GREATLY REDUCED.*JB

Sep 24, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT POWER STEERING FAILED. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER WHO DETERMINED NEEDS NEW RACK AND PINION. CONSUMER STATED UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE TURNING CAPABILITY IS GREATLY REDUCED.*JB

Sep 23, 2002 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON WITHOUT THE SWITCH BEING TURNED ON. THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY AND CAN BE AGGRAVATED WHEN THE CAR GOES OVER A BUMP. NLM

Sep 23, 2002 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON WITHOUT THE SWITCH BEING TURNED ON. THIS OCCURS RANDOMLY AND CAN BE AGGRAVATED WHEN THE CAR GOES OVER A BUMP. NLM

Sep 10, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WIPER INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON BY ITSELF. MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Sep 10, 2002 Electrical System

EXHIBITING MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS SUCH AS CLOCK RADIO RESETS ITSELF TO 12:00. HEAT COMES ON BY ITSELF. THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT WORK. TRACED CONCERN TO OPEN INPOWER FEED CIRCUIT TO UNDER DASH FUSE PANEL. REPAIRED LOOSE CONNECTION. *TT

Sep 10, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WIPER INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON BY ITSELF. MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Sep 10, 2002 Electrical System

EXHIBITING MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS SUCH AS CLOCK RADIO RESETS ITSELF TO 12:00. HEAT COMES ON BY ITSELF. THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT WORK. TRACED CONCERN TO OPEN INPOWER FEED CIRCUIT TO UNDER DASH FUSE PANEL. REPAIRED LOOSE CONNECTION. *TT

Sep 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN AND THE POWER STEERING BECAME STIFF AND HARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FOUND THAT POWER STEERING COLUMN MODULE DEVELOPED A LEAK. *AK *SCC

Sep 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN AND THE POWER STEERING BECAME STIFF AND HARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FOUND THAT POWER STEERING COLUMN MODULE DEVELOPED A LEAK. *AK *SCC

Aug 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE COMING TO A STOPA FIRE HAS STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, LOCAL FIRE DEPTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE. FIRE MAY HAVE STARTED FROM A FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION,*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE COMING TO A STOPA FIRE HAS STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, LOCAL FIRE DEPTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE. FIRE MAY HAVE STARTED FROM A FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION,*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 1999 MERCURY SABLE WITH 22800 MILES ,THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAUSING DISTRACTION FOR DRIVER WHEN DRIVING. DEALERSHIP AND MERCURY DIVISON AWARE OF PROBLEM UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM DUE TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 1999 MERCURY SABLE WITH 22800 MILES ,THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAUSING DISTRACTION FOR DRIVER WHEN DRIVING. DEALERSHIP AND MERCURY DIVISON AWARE OF PROBLEM UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM DUE TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION.*AK

Aug 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER WAS HIT ON SIDE OF VEHICLE, KNOCKING VEHICLE INTO A POLE, AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED. CONSUMER HIT STEERING WHEEL OPPOSITE TO AIR BAG.*AK

Aug 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER WAS HIT ON SIDE OF VEHICLE, KNOCKING VEHICLE INTO A POLE, AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED. CONSUMER HIT STEERING WHEEL OPPOSITE TO AIR BAG.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD A MASSIVE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AND BROKE DOWN. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO REPLACED TRANSMISSION. TWO WEEKS LATER, LEAK BEGAN AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED AGAIN BY DEALER ,WHO DETERMINED THAT GASKET WAS IS LEAKING. GASKET WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE VE...

Jul 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD A MASSIVE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AND BROKE DOWN. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO REPLACED TRANSMISSION. TWO WEEKS LATER, LEAK BEGAN AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED AGAIN BY DEALER ,WHO DETERMINED THAT GASKET WAS IS LEAKING. GASKET WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE VE...

Jul 30, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP OUT OF GEARS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO HAVE ANY POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE HAD A MASSIVE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AND BROKE DOWN. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO REPLACED TRANSMISSION. TWO WEEKS LATER, LEAK BEGAN AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED AGAIN BY DEALER ,WHO DETERMINED THAT GASKET WAS IS LEAKING. GASKET WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE VE...

Jul 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD A MASSIVE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AND BROKE DOWN. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO REPLACED TRANSMISSION. TWO WEEKS LATER, LEAK BEGAN AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED AGAIN BY DEALER ,WHO DETERMINED THAT GASKET WAS IS LEAKING. GASKET WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE VE...

Jul 30, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP OUT OF GEARS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO HAVE ANY POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 50MPH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 50MPH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Steering

WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MECHANIC STATED THEATPOWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jul 16, 2002 Steering

WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MECHANIC STATED THEATPOWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jul 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ASH TRY WOULD NOT STAY INPLACE DUE TO CENTER COSOLE FAILURE AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Jul 10, 2002 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ASH TRY WOULD NOT STAY INPLACE DUE TO CENTER COSOLE FAILURE AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Jul 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ASH TRY WOULD NOT STAY INPLACE DUE TO CENTER COSOLE FAILURE AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Jul 10, 2002 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH, AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ASH TRY WOULD NOT STAY INPLACE DUE TO CENTER COSOLE FAILURE AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

Jun 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, POWER STEERING WENT OUT. UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE.*AK DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, STEERING RACK AND IDLER PULLEY. *TT

Jun 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, POWER STEERING WENT OUT. UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE.*AK DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, STEERING RACK AND IDLER PULLEY. *TT

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETOR KEEPS GOING DOWN TO 0, SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES, AND VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN, LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEEDOMETOR KEEPS GOING DOWN TO 0, SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES, AND VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN, LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Power Train

SPEEDOMETOR KEEPS GOING DOWN TO 0, SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES, AND VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN, LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

SPEEDOMETOR KEEPS GOING DOWN TO 0, SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES, AND VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN, LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 9, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE CABLE BROKE AT A BEND. *AK

Jun 9, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE CABLE BROKE AT A BEND. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHUTS OFF ALL THE TIME. MECHANIC KEEPS REPLACING ALTERNATORS.*AK *JG

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHUTS OFF ALL THE TIME. MECHANIC KEEPS REPLACING ALTERNATORS.*AK *JG

Apr 11, 2002 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 11, 2002 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT RELEASE FROM RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED TWIC WITHIN 8 MONTH PERIOD. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED TWIC WITHIN 8 MONTH PERIOD. *AK

Apr 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PARKING ON TWO OCCASIONS SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STARTED TO RACE AND ONLY QUICKLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IN A HARD FASHON PREVENTS A POSSIBLY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE PARKING ON TWO OCCASIONS SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STARTED TO RACE AND ONLY QUICKLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IN A HARD FASHON PREVENTS A POSSIBLY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK

Mar 7, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR ON A TWO LANE ROAD I SAW A TIRE TREAD SHOOT IN FRONT OF MY VECHICLE. I THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY AUTOMOBILE I ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER AND STOP. THE ENTIRE CAP PART OF THE TIRE WAS MISSING. ONLY THE SIDE WALLS REMAINED. IT TOO...

Mar 7, 2002 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR ON A TWO LANE ROAD I SAW A TIRE TREAD SHOOT IN FRONT OF MY VECHICLE. I THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY AUTOMOBILE I ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER AND STOP. THE ENTIRE CAP PART OF THE TIRE WAS MISSING. ONLY THE SIDE WALLS REMAINED. IT TOO...

Feb 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. DRIVER HAS TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE FOR VEHICLE TO STOP RACING. *JG *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. DRIVER HAS TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE FOR VEHICLE TO STOP RACING. *JG *AK

Feb 9, 2002 Steering

1) RACK & PIONION ROD: AT APPROXIMATELY 55000 MILES, THE RACK AND PINION SEAL BLEW OUT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NO VIABLE REASON FOR THIS COMPONENET TO FAIL. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF AN ACCIDENT. REPAIRS WERE APPROXIMA...

Feb 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) RACK & PIONION ROD: AT APPROXIMATELY 55000 MILES, THE RACK AND PINION SEAL BLEW OUT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NO VIABLE REASON FOR THIS COMPONENET TO FAIL. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF AN ACCIDENT. REPAIRS WERE APPROXIMA...

Feb 9, 2002 Steering

1) RACK & PIONION ROD: AT APPROXIMATELY 55000 MILES, THE RACK AND PINION SEAL BLEW OUT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NO VIABLE REASON FOR THIS COMPONENET TO FAIL. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF AN ACCIDENT. REPAIRS WERE APPROXIMA...

Feb 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) RACK & PIONION ROD: AT APPROXIMATELY 55000 MILES, THE RACK AND PINION SEAL BLEW OUT. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NO VIABLE REASON FOR THIS COMPONENET TO FAIL. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF AN ACCIDENT. REPAIRS WERE APPROXIMA...

Jan 29, 2002 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED CAUSING POWER STEERING TO FAIL MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHILE NO ACCIDENT OCCURED, IT WAS BY LUCK. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED CAUSING POWER STEERING TO FAIL MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHILE NO ACCIDENT OCCURED, IT WAS BY LUCK. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED CAUSING POWER STEERING TO FAIL MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHILE NO ACCIDENT OCCURED, IT WAS BY LUCK. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILED CAUSING POWER STEERING TO FAIL MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHILE NO ACCIDENT OCCURED, IT WAS BY LUCK. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Power Train

HARD UPSHIFT AND DOWNSHIFT WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR PULLING AWAY. ONCE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IT WOULD HAVE A TENDENCY AT TIMES TO LURCH FORWARD WHILE BRAKE WAS ON.. UPON TAKING THE TRANSMISSION DOWN, THE DEALER FOUND CLUTCH MATERIAL IN TRANSMISSION THE SS3 WAS STICKING, THE ACCUMULATOR O-RING WAS CUT...

Jan 21, 2002 Power Train

HARD UPSHIFT AND DOWNSHIFT WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR PULLING AWAY. ONCE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IT WOULD HAVE A TENDENCY AT TIMES TO LURCH FORWARD WHILE BRAKE WAS ON.. UPON TAKING THE TRANSMISSION DOWN, THE DEALER FOUND CLUTCH MATERIAL IN TRANSMISSION THE SS3 WAS STICKING, THE ACCUMULATOR O-RING WAS CUT...

Jan 16, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON, FOR 1 TO 3 SWIPES THEN SHUT BACK OFF, STARTLING THE DRIVER. SOON TO HAVE YOUNG DRIVER IN HOUSEHOLD. I HOPE THIS DOESN'T END IN ACCIDENT FROM DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 16, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON, FOR 1 TO 3 SWIPES THEN SHUT BACK OFF, STARTLING THE DRIVER. SOON TO HAVE YOUNG DRIVER IN HOUSEHOLD. I HOPE THIS DOESN'T END IN ACCIDENT FROM DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 15, 2002 Suspension

ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE WHEEL BEARING HAS GONE BAD, VEHICLE IS NOT MAKING NOISES, AND STEERING HAS BECOME HARDER TO CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jan 15, 2002 Suspension

ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE WHEEL BEARING HAS GONE BAD, VEHICLE IS NOT MAKING NOISES, AND STEERING HAS BECOME HARDER TO CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH SIDE IMPACT COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS, HOWEVER THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TRIGGERED BECAUSE SIDE OF VEHICLE WAS SMASHED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED...

Jan 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 30 MPH SIDE IMPACT COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS, HOWEVER THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TRIGGERED BECAUSE SIDE OF VEHICLE WAS SMASHED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED...

Jan 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AUTO HAS CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING FROM TIME OF PURCHASE. *AK

Jan 5, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AUTO HAS CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING FROM TIME OF PURCHASE. *AK

Dec 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CANNOT DUPLICATE T PROBLEM AND IS UNABLE TO REMEDY. *AK

Dec 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CANNOT DUPLICATE T PROBLEM AND IS UNABLE TO REMEDY. *AK

Dec 5, 2001 Air Bags

STARTED FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM UNDER THE CAR. LOOKED UNDER THE CAR TO SEE IF I HAD HIT SOMETHING.NOTHING IN SIGHT.AS I DROVE HOME, I NOTICED THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHTAND THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKED. DEALER INVESTIGATED AND STATED THAT I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING VERY HARD B...

Dec 5, 2001 Air Bags

STARTED FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM UNDER THE CAR. LOOKED UNDER THE CAR TO SEE IF I HAD HIT SOMETHING.NOTHING IN SIGHT.AS I DROVE HOME, I NOTICED THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHTAND THE AIR BAG LIGHT BLINKED. DEALER INVESTIGATED AND STATED THAT I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING VERY HARD B...

Nov 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THROTTLE. DRIVERS FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATOR OVER POWERS BRAKE PEDAL, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. *AK CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG.*SLC

Nov 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THROTTLE. DRIVERS FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATOR OVER POWERS BRAKE PEDAL, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. *AK CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG.*SLC

Nov 14, 2001 Equipment

WHEN STIVERS' BODY SHOP REPAIRED THE BODY, THEY FAILED TO REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE IT. WITHOUT IT, THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW WHAT THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE IS.

Nov 14, 2001 Equipment

WHEN STIVERS' BODY SHOP REPAIRED THE BODY, THEY FAILED TO REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE IT. WITHOUT IT, THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW WHAT THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE IS.

Nov 2, 2001 Tires

1999 MERCURY SABLE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P205/65R15, WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELT SPONGY. *AK DOT NUMBER P5UR4423900, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A SPLIT ABOUT 1 INCH FROM THE RIM AND 1/4 OF AN INCH FROM THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE ...

Nov 2, 2001 Tires

1999 MERCURY SABLE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P205/65R15, WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELT SPONGY. *AK DOT NUMBER P5UR4423900, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A SPLIT ABOUT 1 INCH FROM THE RIM AND 1/4 OF AN INCH FROM THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE ...

Nov 2, 2001 Tires

1999 MERCURY SABLE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P205/65R15, WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELT SPONGY. *AK DOT NUMBER P5UR4423900, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A SPLIT ABOUT 1 INCH FROM THE RIM AND 1/4 OF AN INCH FROM THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE ...

Nov 2, 2001 Tires

1999 MERCURY SABLE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P205/65R15, WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELT SPONGY. *AK DOT NUMBER P5UR4423900, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A SPLIT ABOUT 1 INCH FROM THE RIM AND 1/4 OF AN INCH FROM THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE ...

Oct 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTANT ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONCERNS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FIRST TOW GEARS, PERFORMED SBDS DIAGNOSIS AND REMPVED PLUGGED VALVE BODY TO NO AVAIL. TRANSMISSION FLUID LOOKED LIKE COFFEE GROUNDS IN IT, ALSO OIL LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT NEEDED TO BE CHECKED.

Oct 24, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTANT ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONCERNS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FIRST TOW GEARS, PERFORMED SBDS DIAGNOSIS AND REMPVED PLUGGED VALVE BODY TO NO AVAIL. TRANSMISSION FLUID LOOKED LIKE COFFEE GROUNDS IN IT, ALSO OIL LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT NEEDED TO BE CHECKED.

Oct 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTERMITTANT ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONCERNS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FIRST TOW GEARS, PERFORMED SBDS DIAGNOSIS AND REMPVED PLUGGED VALVE BODY TO NO AVAIL. TRANSMISSION FLUID LOOKED LIKE COFFEE GROUNDS IN IT, ALSO OIL LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT NEEDED TO BE CHECKED.

Oct 24, 2001 Power Train

INTERMITTANT ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONCERNS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FIRST TOW GEARS, PERFORMED SBDS DIAGNOSIS AND REMPVED PLUGGED VALVE BODY TO NO AVAIL. TRANSMISSION FLUID LOOKED LIKE COFFEE GROUNDS IN IT, ALSO OIL LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT NEEDED TO BE CHECKED.

Sep 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING, I HAVE SEEN A FEW OTHER RECENTLY-BUILT MERCURY SABLE WAGONS "MISSING" THEIR REAR MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT. THANKS! *AK

Sep 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING, I HAVE SEEN A FEW OTHER RECENTLY-BUILT MERCURY SABLE WAGONS "MISSING" THEIR REAR MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT. THANKS! *AK

Sep 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN CONSUMER PLACED FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SWERVED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT, AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKE A FEW TIMES THE BRAKING POWER RETURNED, A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FAIL...

Sep 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN CONSUMER PLACED FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SWERVED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT, AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKE A FEW TIMES THE BRAKING POWER RETURNED, A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FAIL...

Sep 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN CONSUMER PLACED FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SWERVED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT, AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKE A FEW TIMES THE BRAKING POWER RETURNED, A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FAIL...

Sep 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN CONSUMER PLACED FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SWERVED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT, AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKE A FEW TIMES THE BRAKING POWER RETURNED, A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FAIL...

Aug 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKE ROTORS WARPING EVERY SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS.THEY USALLY TURN OR REPLACE THE ROTOS.I CALLED FORD IN DETROIT ON THE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE SAYING ITS NOMAL WEAR AND TEAR.BUT IF YOU GO TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY THEY REPLACE ALOT OF THESE ROTORS AND THAT THIS IS NORMAL .BUT...

Aug 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKE ROTORS WARPING EVERY SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS.THEY USALLY TURN OR REPLACE THE ROTOS.I CALLED FORD IN DETROIT ON THE PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE SAYING ITS NOMAL WEAR AND TEAR.BUT IF YOU GO TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY THEY REPLACE ALOT OF THESE ROTORS AND THAT THIS IS NORMAL .BUT...

Jul 2, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES SHE ATTEMPTED TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE FELT AS IF IT WAS GOING TO FALL OUT, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AND REPAIRS ON THREE OCCASSIONS.*JB

Jul 2, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES RADIO DISPLAY ONLY COMES ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON.*JB

Jul 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES SHE CAN NOT PUT MORE THAN 11.8 GALLONS OF FUEL IN VEHICLE, DEALER PERFORMED A FUEL SENDER TEST AND VEHICLE HAS A 16 GALLON FUEL TANK.*JV

Jul 2, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES SHE ATTEMPTED TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE FELT AS IF IT WAS GOING TO FALL OUT, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AND REPAIRS ON THREE OCCASSIONS.*JB

Jul 2, 2001 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES RADIO DISPLAY ONLY COMES ON WHEN HEADLAMPS ARE ON.*JB

Jul 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES SHE CAN NOT PUT MORE THAN 11.8 GALLONS OF FUEL IN VEHICLE, DEALER PERFORMED A FUEL SENDER TEST AND VEHICLE HAS A 16 GALLON FUEL TANK.*JV

Jun 29, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC GOING DOWNHILL VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIMMER. ALSO, VEHICLE SHOOK SO HARD THAT IT PULLED STEERING WHEEL OUT OF DRIVER'S HANDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE.*AK CONSUMER HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED AND NOW EVERYTHING OPERATES AS NORMA...

Jun 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC GOING DOWNHILL VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIMMER. ALSO, VEHICLE SHOOK SO HARD THAT IT PULLED STEERING WHEEL OUT OF DRIVER'S HANDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE.*AK CONSUMER HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED AND NOW EVERYTHING OPERATES AS NORMA...

Jun 29, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC GOING DOWNHILL VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIMMER. ALSO, VEHICLE SHOOK SO HARD THAT IT PULLED STEERING WHEEL OUT OF DRIVER'S HANDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE.*AK CONSUMER HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED AND NOW EVERYTHING OPERATES AS NORMA...

Jun 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC GOING DOWNHILL VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIMMER. ALSO, VEHICLE SHOOK SO HARD THAT IT PULLED STEERING WHEEL OUT OF DRIVER'S HANDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE.*AK CONSUMER HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED AND NOW EVERYTHING OPERATES AS NORMA...

Jun 28, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER WENT TO START VEHICLE AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, AND THERE WAS NO POWER/ LIGHTS OR ELECTRIC POWER. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT STARTER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *AK

Jun 28, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER WENT TO START VEHICLE AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, AND THERE WAS NO POWER/ LIGHTS OR ELECTRIC POWER. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT STARTER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Seats Crash

WHEN A MOOSE IMPACTED FRONT AND RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH REAR SEAT EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE IN FRAME OF BACK OF THE SEAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES DURING THIS EVENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Seats Crash

WHEN A MOOSE IMPACTED FRONT AND RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH REAR SEAT EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE IN FRAME OF BACK OF THE SEAT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES DURING THIS EVENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

Jun 13, 2001 Equipment

MOLD IS DEVELOPING IN A/C SYSTEM. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Equipment

MOLD IS DEVELOPING IN A/C SYSTEM. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES TIRES SQUEAL, AND VEHICLE SLIDES. BRAKE PEDAL FEELS NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Jun 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES TIRES SQUEAL, AND VEHICLE SLIDES. BRAKE PEDAL FEELS NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE . CONTACTED DEALER.*AK SUDDENR ENGINE SURGE, WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE,.*JB

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE . CONTACTED DEALER.*AK SUDDENR ENGINE SURGE, WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE,.*JB

May 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED,ON ADVISE OF FORD DEALER. SUPPOSEDLY CAUSED BY SAND AND SALT ON HIGHWAY IN WINTER. YET, NO SUCH PROBLEM EXISTS ON FRONT ROTORS.*AK

May 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED,ON ADVISE OF FORD DEALER. SUPPOSEDLY CAUSED BY SAND AND SALT ON HIGHWAY IN WINTER. YET, NO SUCH PROBLEM EXISTS ON FRONT ROTORS.*AK

Apr 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, THE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED DOWN FURTHER THAN NORMAL, AND THE BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO WORK SMOOTHLY, WHILE TRYING TO STOP FOR A LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETLEY AND WARNING SIGNAL DID NOT COME ON, CONSUMER SWERVED ONTO THE SHOULDER P...

Apr 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, THE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED DOWN FURTHER THAN NORMAL, AND THE BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO WORK SMOOTHLY, WHILE TRYING TO STOP FOR A LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETLEY AND WARNING SIGNAL DID NOT COME ON, CONSUMER SWERVED ONTO THE SHOULDER P...

Apr 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS WHEN VEHICLE IMPACTED A CONCRETE EMBANKMENT, SLOPING CONCRETE UNDER AN OVERPASS. FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND NO DETERMINATION FOR THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A...

Apr 27, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS WHEN VEHICLE IMPACTED A CONCRETE EMBANKMENT, SLOPING CONCRETE UNDER AN OVERPASS. FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND NO DETERMINATION FOR THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A...

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BACKFIRING DUE TO AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT WHICH CONSUMER FELT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF BACKFIRING. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 75% OF TIME DURING START UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A...

Apr 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS BACKFIRING DUE TO AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT WHICH CONSUMER FELT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF BACKFIRING. THIS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 75% OF TIME DURING START UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY A...

Apr 4, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ENGAGE BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT WARNING STARTLING THE DRIVER,THEY TURN THEMSELVES OFF AFTER A FEW SWISHES. *MJS

Apr 4, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ENGAGE BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT WARNING STARTLING THE DRIVER,THEY TURN THEMSELVES OFF AFTER A FEW SWISHES. *MJS

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SEPENTINE BELT BROKE. NLM

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY ENGINE SENSOR CAUSED THE COOLANT LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL, THE VEHICLES ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A FAULTY BEARING ROD IN THE MOTOR. NLM

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SEPENTINE BELT BROKE. NLM

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAULTY ENGINE SENSOR CAUSED THE COOLANT LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL, THE VEHICLES ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A FAULTY BEARING ROD IN THE MOTOR. NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING REPLACED ON 6 MARCH, 2001. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN ONMAR8, REPAIRED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS TOLD PART USED WAS A REMANUFACTURED PART. DEALER STATED IT WAS A FORD CO. DIRECTIVE NOT TO USE NEW PARTS.VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 8, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING REPLACED ON 6 MARCH, 2001. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN ONMAR8, REPAIRED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS TOLD PART USED WAS A REMANUFACTURED PART. DEALER STATED IT WAS A FORD CO. DIRECTIVE NOT TO USE NEW PARTS.VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE SNAPPED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. *SLC

Mar 7, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE SNAPPED, VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. *SLC

Mar 7, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS STANDING STILL WITH PARK GEAR ON WHEN CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AIK

Mar 2, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS STANDING STILL WITH PARK GEAR ON WHEN CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE ON, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AIK

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Visibility

WHEN AIR CONDITIONOR OR HEATER IS ON VEHICLE FILLS UP WITH EXHAUST FUMES. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Visibility

WHEN AIR CONDITIONOR OR HEATER IS ON VEHICLE FILLS UP WITH EXHAUST FUMES. *AK

Jan 13, 2001 Power Train

ODOR OF HOT TRANSMISSION FLUID / OIL ENTERING INTERIOR AT VENTS, VEHICLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. MOST NOTICABLE AT COMPLETE STOP. NO LEAKS VISIBLE, SUSPECT FUMES FROM TRANSMISSION VENT BEING DRAWN INTO AIR INTAKE FOR AC SYSTEM PAST THE OPENING OF THE HOOD HINGES AT COWL. *AK

Jan 13, 2001 Power Train

ODOR OF HOT TRANSMISSION FLUID / OIL ENTERING INTERIOR AT VENTS, VEHICLE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. MOST NOTICABLE AT COMPLETE STOP. NO LEAKS VISIBLE, SUSPECT FUMES FROM TRANSMISSION VENT BEING DRAWN INTO AIR INTAKE FOR AC SYSTEM PAST THE OPENING OF THE HOOD HINGES AT COWL. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES , AND BRAKES DIDN'T STOP VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF INCIDENT.*AK

Jan 11, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES , AND BRAKES DIDN'T STOP VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF INCIDENT.*AK

Dec 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST ALL BRAKES AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER FOUND LEAK IN REAR CYLINDER AND REPLACED BOTH CYLINDERS, CONSUMER FELT LUCKY BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND NO INJURIES. *SLC

Dec 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST ALL BRAKES AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER FOUND LEAK IN REAR CYLINDER AND REPLACED BOTH CYLINDERS, CONSUMER FELT LUCKY BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND NO INJURIES. *SLC

Nov 1, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE DASH LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE AND IT HAD TO BE SERVICED FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSOR AND A VALVE NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE LINKAGE BROKE ONCE IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAD TO BE TOWED IN ON FLATBED.*AK

Nov 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DASH LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE AND IT HAD TO BE SERVICED FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSOR AND A VALVE NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE LINKAGE BROKE ONCE IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAD TO BE TOWED IN ON FLATBED.*AK

Nov 1, 2000 Interior Lighting

THE DASH LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE AND IT HAD TO BE SERVICED FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSOR AND A VALVE NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE LINKAGE BROKE ONCE IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAD TO BE TOWED IN ON FLATBED.*AK

Nov 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DASH LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE AND IT HAD TO BE SERVICED FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SENSOR AND A VALVE NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE LINKAGE BROKE ONCE IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAD TO BE TOWED IN ON FLATBED.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Equipment

WHEN USING AIR CONDITIONER INSTEAD OF COOL AIR IT WILL BLOW HOT AIR TO THE FACE WHERE IT COULD NOT BE CUT OFF.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Equipment

WHEN USING AIR CONDITIONER INSTEAD OF COOL AIR IT WILL BLOW HOT AIR TO THE FACE WHERE IT COULD NOT BE CUT OFF.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Equipment

THERE IS A BAD MILDEW ODOR WHEN OPERATING THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. *CJ

Oct 25, 2000 Equipment

THERE IS A BAD MILDEW ODOR WHEN OPERATING THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. *CJ

Oct 25, 2000 Equipment

THERE IS A BAD MILDEW ODOR WHEN OPERATING THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. *CJ

Oct 25, 2000 Equipment

THERE IS A BAD MILDEW ODOR WHEN OPERATING THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. *CJ

Sep 23, 2000 Power Train

ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT AVOIDED FATALTIES. *AK

Sep 23, 2000 Power Train

ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT AVOIDED FATALTIES. *AK

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

TIRE DEVELOPED A 3 INCH LONG BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL, DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE, TOLD TO TAKE IT TO GENERAL TIRE. GENERAL CLAIMED I RAN OVER SOMETHING (WHICH I HAD NOT) AND WOULD NOT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. I REPLACED TIRE AT MY EXPENSE FOR SAFETY REASONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/65/R1 )

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

TIRE DEVELOPED A 3 INCH LONG BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL, DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE, TOLD TO TAKE IT TO GENERAL TIRE. GENERAL CLAIMED I RAN OVER SOMETHING (WHICH I HAD NOT) AND WOULD NOT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. I REPLACED TIRE AT MY EXPENSE FOR SAFETY REASONS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/65/R1 )

Sep 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE AT A PARKING GARAGE CONSUMER TOOK A DOWN RAMP TOWARDS AN EMPTY SPACE WHEN CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL. NLM

Sep 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE AT A PARKING GARAGE CONSUMER TOOK A DOWN RAMP TOWARDS AN EMPTY SPACE WHEN CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL. NLM

Sep 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AT 45 MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. POLICE, FIRE, RESCUE, TOWING COMPANY, AUTOBODY AND DELAERSHIP ALL SAID "SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE, AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF, YOU SHOULD HAVE THIS CHECKED OUT." ATTEMPTED FOR THREE MONTHS TO GET FORD TO SEND...

Sep 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH AT 45 MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. POLICE, FIRE, RESCUE, TOWING COMPANY, AUTOBODY AND DELAERSHIP ALL SAID "SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE, AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF, YOU SHOULD HAVE THIS CHECKED OUT." ATTEMPTED FOR THREE MONTHS TO GET FORD TO SEND...

Sep 1, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S REAR SEAT BELT WAS RETRACING AND CHOKING A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD. WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE BELT, FIREMAN HAD TO CUT THE BELT TO FREE THE CHILD. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL REPLACE BELT WITHOUT COST. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT THE SEAT BELT SHOULD BE DESIGNED WITH A RELEASE ON THE RETRACTORS...

Sep 1, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S REAR SEAT BELT WAS RETRACING AND CHOKING A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD. WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE BELT, FIREMAN HAD TO CUT THE BELT TO FREE THE CHILD. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL REPLACE BELT WITHOUT COST. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT THE SEAT BELT SHOULD BE DESIGNED WITH A RELEASE ON THE RETRACTORS...

Jul 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL PUMP WENT WIDE OPEN, LOSS OF ENTIRE ENGINE OIL INVENTORY. MOTOR SEIZED, CRANK BROKE. LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL PUMP WENT WIDE OPEN, LOSS OF ENTIRE ENGINE OIL INVENTORY. MOTOR SEIZED, CRANK BROKE. LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE PROBLEMS GETTING INTO THE FUEL TANK. IT CONTINUALLY SHUTS OFF AND/OR SPILLS GAS ON THE GROUND. I DID TAKE THE TIME TO FIGHT IT ONCE TO GET IT FILLED UP, BUT THAT TOOK APPROX. 15 MINUTES. OTHERWISE, I CAN ONLY PUMP ENOUGH GAS IN TO REGISTER 1/2 TO 3/4 FULL. *AK

Jul 6, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE PROBLEMS GETTING INTO THE FUEL TANK. IT CONTINUALLY SHUTS OFF AND/OR SPILLS GAS ON THE GROUND. I DID TAKE THE TIME TO FIGHT IT ONCE TO GET IT FILLED UP, BUT THAT TOOK APPROX. 15 MINUTES. OTHERWISE, I CAN ONLY PUMP ENOUGH GAS IN TO REGISTER 1/2 TO 3/4 FULL. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE SMELLED UNDER DASH SMOKE. SOON, VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE SMELLED UNDER DASH SMOKE. SOON, VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT FIRE OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH CONSUMER RAN INTO A DUMP TRUCK, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH CONSUMER RAN INTO A DUMP TRUCK, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, CRASHING INTO A DUMP TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, CRASHING INTO A DUMP TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 31, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH KEYS IN IGNITION. WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK. NEIGHBOR CHECKED UNDER HOOD & FOUND TRANSMISSION WIRES FOR SHIFT LEVER HAD SNAPPED. WIRES WERE UNHOOKED BEFORE LEVER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & SERVICE TRUCK TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML

May 31, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH KEYS IN IGNITION. WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK. NEIGHBOR CHECKED UNDER HOOD & FOUND TRANSMISSION WIRES FOR SHIFT LEVER HAD SNAPPED. WIRES WERE UNHOOKED BEFORE LEVER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & SERVICE TRUCK TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. *AK *ML

May 30, 2000 Visibility

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN WITH TURN SIGNAL AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WOULD AUTOMATICALLY COME OUT. VISIBLITY WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT SINCE THE FLUID CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY, AND CONSUMER COULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN WITH TURN SIGNAL AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WOULD AUTOMATICALLY COME OUT. VISIBLITY WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT SINCE THE FLUID CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY, AND CONSUMER COULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 30, 2000 Visibility

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN WITH TURN SIGNAL AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WOULD AUTOMATICALLY COME OUT. VISIBLITY WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT SINCE THE FLUID CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY, AND CONSUMER COULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN WITH TURN SIGNAL AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WOULD AUTOMATICALLY COME OUT. VISIBLITY WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT SINCE THE FLUID CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY, AND CONSUMER COULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 1, 2000 Structure

WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE DOOR CAME OPEN BY ITSELF. AFTER THE DOOR WAS SHUT THE LOCKS "LOCKED " AGAIN. THE DOOR AND OTHERS WERE ALREADY "LOCKED". THE SAME THING HAPPEND THIS MORNING EXCEPT THE DOOR WAS JUST AJAR IT DIDN'T COMPLETELY OPEN. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN IT HAPPENED TODAY. WHEN I ...

May 1, 2000 Structure

WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE DOOR CAME OPEN BY ITSELF. AFTER THE DOOR WAS SHUT THE LOCKS "LOCKED " AGAIN. THE DOOR AND OTHERS WERE ALREADY "LOCKED". THE SAME THING HAPPEND THIS MORNING EXCEPT THE DOOR WAS JUST AJAR IT DIDN'T COMPLETELY OPEN. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN IT HAPPENED TODAY. WHEN I ...

Mar 27, 2000 Air Bags

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED, DEALER PUT AN EXTENSION ON THE SEAT BELT BUT IT COMES LOOSE ALSO. NLM

Mar 27, 2000 Air Bags

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED, DEALER PUT AN EXTENSION ON THE SEAT BELT BUT IT COMES LOOSE ALSO. NLM

Mar 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I REPORTED THIS OVER TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM A NHTSA REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE CALL 937-890-2110. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I REPORTED THIS OVER TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM A NHTSA REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE CALL 937-890-2110. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I REPORTED THIS OVER TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM A NHTSA REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE CALL 937-890-2110. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I REPORTED THIS OVER TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM A NHTSA REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE CALL 937-890-2110. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I REPORTED THIS OVER TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM A NHTSA REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE CALL 937-890-2110. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 15, 2000 Unknown Or Other

I REPORTED THIS OVER TWO WEEKS AGO AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM A NHTSA REPRESENTATIVE. PLEASE CALL 937-890-2110. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN USING THE ROMOTE CONTROL TO OPEN THE TRUNK, IT ALSO UNLOCKS THE CAR DOORS. YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU PUT PACKAGES IN THE TRUNK THAT THE CAR DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN USING THE ROMOTE CONTROL TO OPEN THE TRUNK, IT ALSO UNLOCKS THE CAR DOORS. YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU PUT PACKAGES IN THE TRUNK THAT THE CAR DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN USING THE ROMOTE CONTROL TO OPEN THE TRUNK, IT ALSO UNLOCKS THE CAR DOORS. YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU PUT PACKAGES IN THE TRUNK THAT THE CAR DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN USING THE ROMOTE CONTROL TO OPEN THE TRUNK, IT ALSO UNLOCKS THE CAR DOORS. YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU PUT PACKAGES IN THE TRUNK THAT THE CAR DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN USING THE ROMOTE CONTROL TO OPEN THE TRUNK, IT ALSO UNLOCKS THE CAR DOORS. YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU PUT PACKAGES IN THE TRUNK THAT THE CAR DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHEN USING THE ROMOTE CONTROL TO OPEN THE TRUNK, IT ALSO UNLOCKS THE CAR DOORS. YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU PUT PACKAGES IN THE TRUNK THAT THE CAR DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEICLE INVOLVED IN FRONT COLLISION WITH A 35-40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO FAILURE OF BRAKES. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEICLE INVOLVED IN FRONT COLLISION WITH A 35-40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO FAILURE OF BRAKES. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEICLE INVOLVED IN FRONT COLLISION WITH A 35-40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO FAILURE OF BRAKES. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEICLE INVOLVED IN FRONT COLLISION WITH A 35-40 MPH IMPACT DUE TO FAILURE OF BRAKES. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DEALER TRIED 3 TIMES TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUT TWICE THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS ALSO BROKEN. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Seat Belts

THE DEALER TRIED 3 TIMES TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUT TWICE THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS ALSO BROKEN. *AK

Feb 10, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 STARTED RAIN/DOWNPOUR TRIED TO TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THEY WOULD NOT WORK, THEN THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON/AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF, AND WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN. CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE UNTIL RAIN STOPPED, THEN DROVE TO A NEAR BY MECHANIC, A...

Feb 10, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 STARTED RAIN/DOWNPOUR TRIED TO TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THEY WOULD NOT WORK, THEN THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON/AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF, AND WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP OR DOWN. CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE UNTIL RAIN STOPPED, THEN DROVE TO A NEAR BY MECHANIC, A...

Jan 31, 2000 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING THE CAR INTO REVERSE IT WOULD HESITATE AND WOULD EVENTUALLY SHIFT AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. AFTER A COUPLE DAYS THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE FROM PARK BUT WOULD IF IT WAS FIRST PUT INTO DRIVE AND THEN REVERSE. THEN IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR AND WOULD FREELY COAST ON AN IN...

Jan 31, 2000 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING THE CAR INTO REVERSE IT WOULD HESITATE AND WOULD EVENTUALLY SHIFT AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS. AFTER A COUPLE DAYS THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE FROM PARK BUT WOULD IF IT WAS FIRST PUT INTO DRIVE AND THEN REVERSE. THEN IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR AND WOULD FREELY COAST ON AN IN...

Jan 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR HEAD-ON. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR HEAD-ON. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN THE WEATHER IS BELOW 20 DEGREES, HOWEVER, ONCE THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP THE SIGNALS WILL WORK. *SLC

Jan 4, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN THE WEATHER IS BELOW 20 DEGREES, HOWEVER, ONCE THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP THE SIGNALS WILL WORK. *SLC

Dec 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HIGHBEAM ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED; PREVIOUSLY THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS EXTREMELY HOT.

Dec 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HIGHBEAM ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED; PREVIOUSLY THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS EXTREMELY HOT.

Dec 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD CLUNK WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. NLM

Dec 1, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD CLUNK WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. NLM

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVER TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR TO DECELERATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVER TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR TO DECELERATE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 30 - 35 MPH TIE ROD POPPED OUT, DISABLING STEERING MAKING VEHICLE GO OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. *AK

Oct 21, 1999 Steering

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 30 - 35 MPH TIE ROD POPPED OUT, DISABLING STEERING MAKING VEHICLE GO OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES SLIPPED AND THEN VEHICLE STOPPED. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKES SLIPPED AND THEN VEHICLE STOPPED. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPORTING RAW FUEL IS GETTING INTO THE VAPORIZED SYSTM, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA ON THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPORTING RAW FUEL IS GETTING INTO THE VAPORIZED SYSTM, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA ON THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOTE******I DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES!! MY REASON FOR WRITING IS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FREQUENT SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES VIBRATE AT HIGH SPEED USUALLY BETWEEN 55-70 WHEN BRAKING. TO BE FAIR I REPORTED AND HAD THE CAR SERVICED WHEN THE BRAKES FIRST VIBRATED. THE...

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train

NOTE******I DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES!! MY REASON FOR WRITING IS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FREQUENT SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES VIBRATE AT HIGH SPEED USUALLY BETWEEN 55-70 WHEN BRAKING. TO BE FAIR I REPORTED AND HAD THE CAR SERVICED WHEN THE BRAKES FIRST VIBRATED. THE...

Oct 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOTE******I DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES!! MY REASON FOR WRITING IS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FREQUENT SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES VIBRATE AT HIGH SPEED USUALLY BETWEEN 55-70 WHEN BRAKING. TO BE FAIR I REPORTED AND HAD THE CAR SERVICED WHEN THE BRAKES FIRST VIBRATED. THE...

Oct 1, 1999 Power Train

NOTE******I DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES!! MY REASON FOR WRITING IS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FREQUENT SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES VIBRATE AT HIGH SPEED USUALLY BETWEEN 55-70 WHEN BRAKING. TO BE FAIR I REPORTED AND HAD THE CAR SERVICED WHEN THE BRAKES FIRST VIBRATED. THE...

Sep 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON STARTING VEHICLE, IT WILL SURGE ABOUT 6 INCH MOVEMENT WHILE STILL IN PARK, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

UPON STARTING VEHICLE, IT WILL SURGE ABOUT 6 INCH MOVEMENT WHILE STILL IN PARK, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME AND VEHICLE STARTED T0 SMOKE. CONSUMER LEFT THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ANOTHER VEHICLE ASSISTED HER IN A CAR JUMP. THE GENTLEMAN OPENED UP HOOD AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAD HER OIL CHANGED TWICE FROM THE DEALERS...

Sep 20, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME AND VEHICLE STARTED T0 SMOKE. CONSUMER LEFT THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ANOTHER VEHICLE ASSISTED HER IN A CAR JUMP. THE GENTLEMAN OPENED UP HOOD AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAD HER OIL CHANGED TWICE FROM THE DEALERS...

Sep 1, 1999 Visibility

THERE ARE A BUNCH OF LITTLE SPECKS THROUGH OUT THE WINDSHIELD THAT MAKES DRIVING HARD WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 1, 1999 Visibility

THERE ARE A BUNCH OF LITTLE SPECKS THROUGH OUT THE WINDSHIELD THAT MAKES DRIVING HARD WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GETTING READY TO BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DIDN'T GO DOWN. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GETTING READY TO BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DIDN'T GO DOWN. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 28, 1999 Equipment

THE REAR BUMPER DESIGNED WITHOUT A RUBBER STRIP TO STEP ON MAKING THE BUMPER SIPPERY. YH

Jul 28, 1999 Equipment

THE REAR BUMPER DESIGNED WITHOUT A RUBBER STRIP TO STEP ON MAKING THE BUMPER SIPPERY. YH

Jul 5, 1999 Seat Belts

THE REAR CENTER SHOULDER BELT HOOKS OVER A PIN ON THE BUCKLE. THERE IS NO POSITIVE LOCK OR UNLOCK MECHANISM. WE FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL ABOUT HOW TO CONNECT THE REAR CENTER SHOULDER BELT. THE SHOULDER BELT SUDDENLY DISCONNECTS WHEN THE PASSENGER HAPPENS TO MOVE A CERTAIN W...

Jul 5, 1999 Seat Belts

THE REAR CENTER SHOULDER BELT HOOKS OVER A PIN ON THE BUCKLE. THERE IS NO POSITIVE LOCK OR UNLOCK MECHANISM. WE FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL ABOUT HOW TO CONNECT THE REAR CENTER SHOULDER BELT. THE SHOULDER BELT SUDDENLY DISCONNECTS WHEN THE PASSENGER HAPPENS TO MOVE A CERTAIN W...

Jul 2, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT OF CONTROL TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DO A 180 DEGREE TURN, THEN ROLLED OVER TWO COMPLETE TURNS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT OF CONTROL TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DO A 180 DEGREE TURN, THEN ROLLED OVER TWO COMPLETE TURNS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT OF CONTROL TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DO A 180 DEGREE TURN, THEN ROLLED OVER TWO COMPLETE TURNS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 2, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT OF CONTROL TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DO A 180 DEGREE TURN, THEN ROLLED OVER TWO COMPLETE TURNS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WAS SLOWING DOWN TO EXIT ONTO RAMP, WHEN SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. FOOT WAS ON BRAKES. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND TWICE & THEN HIT GUARDRAIL. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WAS SLOWING DOWN TO EXIT ONTO RAMP, WHEN SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. FOOT WAS ON BRAKES. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND TWICE & THEN HIT GUARDRAIL. *AK

Jun 4, 1999 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE ROLLED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHILE IN PARK , RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ADJ

Jun 4, 1999 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE ROLLED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHILE IN PARK , RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ADJ

Jun 3, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS LOCK UP WITHOUT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS LOCK UP WITHOUT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

May 26, 1999 Suspension

THE CAR PULLS SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT UNDER ACCELLERATION. THEN WHEN IT IS FREEWHEELING IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 3 TIMES AND HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR ALMOST 60 DAYS. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AND FORD REFUSES TO DO ANY MORE. AT A MARKET RESEARCH MEETING 5/21/99 ...

May 26, 1999 Suspension

THE CAR PULLS SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT UNDER ACCELLERATION. THEN WHEN IT IS FREEWHEELING IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 3 TIMES AND HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR ALMOST 60 DAYS. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED AND FORD REFUSES TO DO ANY MORE. AT A MARKET RESEARCH MEETING 5/21/99 ...

May 5, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTORS DO NOT RETRACT IN COLD WEATHER; TEMPERATURES OF MINUS FIVE DEGREES OR LESS. HAS TO BE BROUGHT INSIDE TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. DEALER CAN'T FIX. *AK

May 5, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT RETRACTORS DO NOT RETRACT IN COLD WEATHER; TEMPERATURES OF MINUS FIVE DEGREES OR LESS. HAS TO BE BROUGHT INSIDE TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. DEALER CAN'T FIX. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR SURGED FORWARD DESPITE THE USE OF BRAKES, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL INCREASE IN SPEED. THIS WAS IMMEDIATLEY FOLLOWED BY A SERIES OF ENGINE STALLS. DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEFECT. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR SURGED FORWARD DESPITE THE USE OF BRAKES, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL INCREASE IN SPEED. THIS WAS IMMEDIATLEY FOLLOWED BY A SERIES OF ENGINE STALLS. DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEFECT. *AK

Dec 2, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MFR. RECALL NOTICE # 98S-31 & NHTSA RECALL 98V-288 000 CONCERNING FORD/ TRANSMSSION OIL COOLER LINE . AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE WAS INSTALLED, THE LINE CONTACTS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MODULE SUPPORT BRACKET AND OVERTIME. CAN W...

Dec 2, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MFR. RECALL NOTICE # 98S-31 & NHTSA RECALL 98V-288 000 CONCERNING FORD/ TRANSMSSION OIL COOLER LINE . AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE WAS INSTALLED, THE LINE CONTACTS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MODULE SUPPORT BRACKET AND OVERTIME. CAN W...