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Apr 29, 2020 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LB SMITH FORD LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717)761-6700, TO ...

Apr 29, 2020 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LB SMITH FORD LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717)761-6700, TO ...

Apr 29, 2020 Visibility/wiper 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LB SMITH FORD LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717)761-6700, TO ...

Apr 29, 2020 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LB SMITH FORD LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717)761-6700, TO ...

Apr 29, 2020 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LB SMITH FORD LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717)761-6700, TO ...

Apr 29, 2020 Visibility/wiper 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LB SMITH FORD LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717)761-6700, TO ...

Oct 8, 2019 Engine 55,000 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT STALLING CONSTANTLY WHEN I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT I DONT JAVW THE MONEY TO FIX THIS DUE TO ON A FIXED INCOME WAS TOLD IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL ISSUE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT DUE THIS

Oct 8, 2019 Engine 55,000 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT STALLING CONSTANTLY WHEN I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT I DONT JAVW THE MONEY TO FIX THIS DUE TO ON A FIXED INCOME WAS TOLD IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL ISSUE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT DUE THIS

Apr 11, 2019 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HANDLED POORLY AND WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Apr 11, 2019 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HANDLED POORLY AND WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Feb 19, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 97,485 mi

THE CAP INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. AFTER CHECKING IT SEVERAL TIMES I WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO TECHNICIAN THAT THE NECK OF THE FUEL PIPE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE.

Feb 19, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 97,485 mi

THE CAP INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. AFTER CHECKING IT SEVERAL TIMES I WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO TECHNICIAN THAT THE NECK OF THE FUEL PIPE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE.

Oct 15, 2018 Visibility 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST FEATURE FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN...

Oct 15, 2018 Visibility 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST FEATURE FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN...

Nov 16, 2017 Structure Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD AREA WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY NEIGHBORS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE...

Nov 16, 2017 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD AREA WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY NEIGHBORS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE...

Nov 16, 2017 Structure Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD AREA WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY NEIGHBORS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE...

Nov 16, 2017 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD AREA WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY NEIGHBORS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE...

Sep 14, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE RPMS INCREASED TO 500 OR MORE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Sep 14, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE RPMS INCREASED TO 500 OR MORE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Apr 22, 2016 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT BOTH SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE MECHANIC ALSO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES AND BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO ...

Apr 22, 2016 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT BOTH SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE MECHANIC ALSO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES AND BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO ...

Dec 10, 2015 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OF A STORE, STARTED MY CAR, HEADED OUT ONTO A CITY STREET, TURNED RIGHT. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE TOOK OFF, STARTED SPEEDING UP. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, IT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN A LITTLE, BUT THE BRAKE FELT LIKE AIR AND DIDN'T FEEL LIKE IT WAS BRAKING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY...

Dec 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OF A STORE, STARTED MY CAR, HEADED OUT ONTO A CITY STREET, TURNED RIGHT. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE TOOK OFF, STARTED SPEEDING UP. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, IT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN A LITTLE, BUT THE BRAKE FELT LIKE AIR AND DIDN'T FEEL LIKE IT WAS BRAKING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY...

Dec 10, 2015 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OF A STORE, STARTED MY CAR, HEADED OUT ONTO A CITY STREET, TURNED RIGHT. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE TOOK OFF, STARTED SPEEDING UP. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, IT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN A LITTLE, BUT THE BRAKE FELT LIKE AIR AND DIDN'T FEEL LIKE IT WAS BRAKING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY...

Dec 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

I WAS IN A PARKING LOT OF A STORE, STARTED MY CAR, HEADED OUT ONTO A CITY STREET, TURNED RIGHT. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE TOOK OFF, STARTED SPEEDING UP. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, IT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN A LITTLE, BUT THE BRAKE FELT LIKE AIR AND DIDN'T FEEL LIKE IT WAS BRAKING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY...

Nov 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 141,216 mi

I DROVE THE CAR HOME AFTER PURCHASING IT AND IT WAS WOBBLING AND I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND DID NOT KNOW WHY IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE MECHANIC SIAD A WHEEL BEARING IS BROKEN ON A TIRE.

Nov 25, 2015 Suspension 141,216 mi

I DROVE THE CAR HOME AFTER PURCHASING IT AND IT WAS WOBBLING AND I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND DID NOT KNOW WHY IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE MECHANIC SIAD A WHEEL BEARING IS BROKEN ON A TIRE.

Nov 25, 2015 Wheels 141,216 mi

I DROVE THE CAR HOME AFTER PURCHASING IT AND IT WAS WOBBLING AND I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND DID NOT KNOW WHY IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE MECHANIC SIAD A WHEEL BEARING IS BROKEN ON A TIRE.

Nov 25, 2015 Suspension 141,220 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 MERCURY SABLE, WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND MAKING A TURN, I FELT SOMETHING POP & A SPRING COIL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE.

Nov 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 141,216 mi

I DROVE THE CAR HOME AFTER PURCHASING IT AND IT WAS WOBBLING AND I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND DID NOT KNOW WHY IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE MECHANIC SIAD A WHEEL BEARING IS BROKEN ON A TIRE.

Nov 25, 2015 Suspension 141,216 mi

I DROVE THE CAR HOME AFTER PURCHASING IT AND IT WAS WOBBLING AND I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND DID NOT KNOW WHY IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE MECHANIC SIAD A WHEEL BEARING IS BROKEN ON A TIRE.

Nov 25, 2015 Wheels 141,216 mi

I DROVE THE CAR HOME AFTER PURCHASING IT AND IT WAS WOBBLING AND I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND DID NOT KNOW WHY IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE MECHANIC SIAD A WHEEL BEARING IS BROKEN ON A TIRE.

Nov 25, 2015 Suspension 141,220 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 MERCURY SABLE, WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND MAKING A TURN, I FELT SOMETHING POP & A SPRING COIL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BROKE.

Feb 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 154,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

Feb 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 154,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR PRESENT INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

Feb 4, 2015 Suspension 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Feb 4, 2015 Suspension 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine 167,000 mi

SUBJECT:2000 MERCURY SABLE LS. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE WHEN RAINING VEHICLE TENDS TO CHOKE OUT OR MISS AND NOT HAVE ANY POWER. IF ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. SOMEONE MENTIONED TO ME THAT COMPUTER COULD BE GETTING WET OR HOLDING CONDENSATION. THE WARNING...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine 167,000 mi

SUBJECT:2000 MERCURY SABLE LS. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE WHEN RAINING VEHICLE TENDS TO CHOKE OUT OR MISS AND NOT HAVE ANY POWER. IF ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. SOMEONE MENTIONED TO ME THAT COMPUTER COULD BE GETTING WET OR HOLDING CONDENSATION. THE WARNING...

Nov 28, 2014 Power Train 76,204 mi

THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED DEAD IN THE STREET. I WAS ON A SIDE STREET AT THE TIME AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED 4 TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS IN THE ST. CHARLES, MO AREA FOR PRICING. THEY WERE ALL AWARE OF THIS DEFECT BUT FORD DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL AND...

Nov 28, 2014 Power Train 76,204 mi

THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED DEAD IN THE STREET. I WAS ON A SIDE STREET AT THE TIME AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED 4 TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS IN THE ST. CHARLES, MO AREA FOR PRICING. THEY WERE ALL AWARE OF THIS DEFECT BUT FORD DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL AND...

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

ALL LIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

May 26, 2014 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

ALL LIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 160,000 mi

ALL LIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

May 26, 2014 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

ALL LIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

May 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

THIS SABLE HAD THE STUCK THROTTLE PROBLEM RECALL PERFORMED IN OCTOBER 2013. YESTERDAY, A DANGEROUS ACCELERATION CONDITION OCCURRED. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER TAKING ALL PRESSURE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I ENTERED AN ON RAMP AND ACCELERATED TO JOIN ...

May 16, 2014 Engine 146,000 mi

THIS SABLE HAD THE STUCK THROTTLE PROBLEM RECALL PERFORMED IN OCTOBER 2013. YESTERDAY, A DANGEROUS ACCELERATION CONDITION OCCURRED. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER TAKING ALL PRESSURE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I ENTERED AN ON RAMP AND ACCELERATED TO JOIN ...

May 16, 2014 Service Brakes 146,000 mi

THIS SABLE HAD THE STUCK THROTTLE PROBLEM RECALL PERFORMED IN OCTOBER 2013. YESTERDAY, A DANGEROUS ACCELERATION CONDITION OCCURRED. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER TAKING ALL PRESSURE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I ENTERED AN ON RAMP AND ACCELERATED TO JOIN ...

May 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 146,000 mi

THIS SABLE HAD THE STUCK THROTTLE PROBLEM RECALL PERFORMED IN OCTOBER 2013. YESTERDAY, A DANGEROUS ACCELERATION CONDITION OCCURRED. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER TAKING ALL PRESSURE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I ENTERED AN ON RAMP AND ACCELERATED TO JOIN ...

May 16, 2014 Engine 146,000 mi

THIS SABLE HAD THE STUCK THROTTLE PROBLEM RECALL PERFORMED IN OCTOBER 2013. YESTERDAY, A DANGEROUS ACCELERATION CONDITION OCCURRED. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER TAKING ALL PRESSURE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I ENTERED AN ON RAMP AND ACCELERATED TO JOIN ...

May 16, 2014 Service Brakes 146,000 mi

THIS SABLE HAD THE STUCK THROTTLE PROBLEM RECALL PERFORMED IN OCTOBER 2013. YESTERDAY, A DANGEROUS ACCELERATION CONDITION OCCURRED. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER TAKING ALL PRESSURE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I ENTERED AN ON RAMP AND ACCELERATED TO JOIN ...

Nov 20, 2013 Power Train 18,963 mi

EXITED FROM THE HIGHWAY TO REFUEL. UPON FUELING WE INTENDED TO CONTINUE OUR TRIP AS PLANNED. CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE FOR 5-10 FEET. ENGINE MADE A REVVING SOUND AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. ALL FUELS LOOK GOOD AND THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES TOTAL BECAUSE IT WAS USED SPARINGLY...

Nov 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 18,963 mi

EXITED FROM THE HIGHWAY TO REFUEL. UPON FUELING WE INTENDED TO CONTINUE OUR TRIP AS PLANNED. CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE FOR 5-10 FEET. ENGINE MADE A REVVING SOUND AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. ALL FUELS LOOK GOOD AND THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES TOTAL BECAUSE IT WAS USED SPARINGLY...

Nov 20, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,963 mi

EXITED FROM THE HIGHWAY TO REFUEL. UPON FUELING WE INTENDED TO CONTINUE OUR TRIP AS PLANNED. CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE FOR 5-10 FEET. ENGINE MADE A REVVING SOUND AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. ALL FUELS LOOK GOOD AND THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES TOTAL BECAUSE IT WAS USED SPARINGLY...

Nov 20, 2013 Power Train 18,963 mi

EXITED FROM THE HIGHWAY TO REFUEL. UPON FUELING WE INTENDED TO CONTINUE OUR TRIP AS PLANNED. CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE FOR 5-10 FEET. ENGINE MADE A REVVING SOUND AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. ALL FUELS LOOK GOOD AND THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES TOTAL BECAUSE IT WAS USED SPARINGLY...

Nov 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 18,963 mi

EXITED FROM THE HIGHWAY TO REFUEL. UPON FUELING WE INTENDED TO CONTINUE OUR TRIP AS PLANNED. CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE FOR 5-10 FEET. ENGINE MADE A REVVING SOUND AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. ALL FUELS LOOK GOOD AND THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES TOTAL BECAUSE IT WAS USED SPARINGLY...

Nov 20, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,963 mi

EXITED FROM THE HIGHWAY TO REFUEL. UPON FUELING WE INTENDED TO CONTINUE OUR TRIP AS PLANNED. CAR STOPPED AT LIGHT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE FOR 5-10 FEET. ENGINE MADE A REVVING SOUND AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. ALL FUELS LOOK GOOD AND THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES TOTAL BECAUSE IT WAS USED SPARINGLY...

Sep 5, 2013 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Sep 5, 2013 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS ...

Aug 4, 2013 Suspension 62,436 mi

MY MERCURY SABLE 2000, (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER), WAS TAKEN IN FOR NEW TIRES AND THE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THE REAR BRAKES WERE LOW AND REPLACED BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS AND CYLINDERS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THE SPRING ON THE REAR STRUT DRIVERS SIDE HAD FRACTURED. WE ARE NOT SURE WHEN THIS HA...

Aug 4, 2013 Suspension 62,436 mi

MY MERCURY SABLE 2000, (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER), WAS TAKEN IN FOR NEW TIRES AND THE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THE REAR BRAKES WERE LOW AND REPLACED BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS AND CYLINDERS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION HE NOTICED THE SPRING ON THE REAR STRUT DRIVERS SIDE HAD FRACTURED. WE ARE NOT SURE WHEN THIS HA...

Aug 2, 2013 Engine 126,358 mi

I DROVE MY MERCURY SABLE 2000 TODAY. JUST SECONDS AFTER I GOT OFF FROM A HIGHWAY TO A LOCAL ROAD, MY FILLED MY CAR ACCELERATED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP THE CAR IN A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE RUSHED TO 4000RPM. I SWITCHED TO PARK GEAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNIT...

Aug 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 126,358 mi

I DROVE MY MERCURY SABLE 2000 TODAY. JUST SECONDS AFTER I GOT OFF FROM A HIGHWAY TO A LOCAL ROAD, MY FILLED MY CAR ACCELERATED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP THE CAR IN A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE RUSHED TO 4000RPM. I SWITCHED TO PARK GEAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNIT...

Aug 2, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,358 mi

I DROVE MY MERCURY SABLE 2000 TODAY. JUST SECONDS AFTER I GOT OFF FROM A HIGHWAY TO A LOCAL ROAD, MY FILLED MY CAR ACCELERATED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP THE CAR IN A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE RUSHED TO 4000RPM. I SWITCHED TO PARK GEAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNIT...

Aug 2, 2013 Engine 126,358 mi

I DROVE MY MERCURY SABLE 2000 TODAY. JUST SECONDS AFTER I GOT OFF FROM A HIGHWAY TO A LOCAL ROAD, MY FILLED MY CAR ACCELERATED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP THE CAR IN A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE RUSHED TO 4000RPM. I SWITCHED TO PARK GEAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNIT...

Aug 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 126,358 mi

I DROVE MY MERCURY SABLE 2000 TODAY. JUST SECONDS AFTER I GOT OFF FROM A HIGHWAY TO A LOCAL ROAD, MY FILLED MY CAR ACCELERATED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP THE CAR IN A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE RUSHED TO 4000RPM. I SWITCHED TO PARK GEAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNIT...

Aug 2, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,358 mi

I DROVE MY MERCURY SABLE 2000 TODAY. JUST SECONDS AFTER I GOT OFF FROM A HIGHWAY TO A LOCAL ROAD, MY FILLED MY CAR ACCELERATED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE. I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP THE CAR IN A TRAFFIC LIGHT. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE RUSHED TO 4000RPM. I SWITCHED TO PARK GEAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNIT...

Apr 20, 2013 Suspension

AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS OVER THE WINTER, I WENT TO INSPECT THE SABLE, AND FOUND A FLAT TIRE ( FRONT PASSENGER SIDE), UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED, SHOT DOWNWARD, AND PUNCTURED THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE COIL IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ...

Apr 20, 2013 Wheels

AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS OVER THE WINTER, I WENT TO INSPECT THE SABLE, AND FOUND A FLAT TIRE ( FRONT PASSENGER SIDE), UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED, SHOT DOWNWARD, AND PUNCTURED THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE COIL IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ...

Apr 20, 2013 Suspension

AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS OVER THE WINTER, I WENT TO INSPECT THE SABLE, AND FOUND A FLAT TIRE ( FRONT PASSENGER SIDE), UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED, SHOT DOWNWARD, AND PUNCTURED THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE COIL IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ...

Apr 20, 2013 Wheels

AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS OVER THE WINTER, I WENT TO INSPECT THE SABLE, AND FOUND A FLAT TIRE ( FRONT PASSENGER SIDE), UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED, SHOT DOWNWARD, AND PUNCTURED THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE COIL IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ...

Apr 3, 2013 Suspension 104,000 mi

I ROTATED THE TIRES ON MY CAR IN MARCH AND SEEN THAT BOTH COIL SPRINGS WHERE BROKE . *TR

Apr 3, 2013 Suspension 104,000 mi

I ROTATED THE TIRES ON MY CAR IN MARCH AND SEEN THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WHERE BROKE . (THE FRONT WITH THE SHIELDS ARE GOOD .) SORRY ABOUT SENDING IT TWICE . *TR

Apr 3, 2013 Suspension 104,000 mi

I ROTATED THE TIRES ON MY CAR IN MARCH AND SEEN THAT BOTH COIL SPRINGS WHERE BROKE . *TR

Apr 3, 2013 Suspension 104,000 mi

I ROTATED THE TIRES ON MY CAR IN MARCH AND SEEN THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WHERE BROKE . (THE FRONT WITH THE SHIELDS ARE GOOD .) SORRY ABOUT SENDING IT TWICE . *TR

Mar 4, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE CONTACT APPLIED CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY FOUR CAR LENGTHS BEFORE STOPPING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE ...

Mar 4, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. THE CONTACT APPLIED CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY FOUR CAR LENGTHS BEFORE STOPPING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE ...

Feb 3, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 87,395 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE ON INTERSTATE WITH A SPEED OF 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. PUSHING THE OFF BUTTON FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT STOP THE ACCELERATION AS WELL AS PUSHING ON THE BRAKE. HAD TO RIDE THE BRAKE AND TAKE THE FIRST EXIT AVAI...

Feb 3, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 87,395 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE ON INTERSTATE WITH A SPEED OF 75 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THE CRUISE CONTROL SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. PUSHING THE OFF BUTTON FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT STOP THE ACCELERATION AS WELL AS PUSHING ON THE BRAKE. HAD TO RIDE THE BRAKE AND TAKE THE FIRST EXIT AVAI...

Dec 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 91,421 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE THROTTLE STUCK AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY FAST SPEED. MECHANIC RAN DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FINALLY REPLACED THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM CONTINUED. I HAD TWO TRIPS TO MECHANIC AND REPAIRED AND REPLACED MY GARAGE DOOR THREE TIMES BECAUSE I COULDN'T STOP THE...

Dec 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 91,421 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE THROTTLE STUCK AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY FAST SPEED. MECHANIC RAN DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FINALLY REPLACED THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM CONTINUED. I HAD TWO TRIPS TO MECHANIC AND REPAIRED AND REPLACED MY GARAGE DOOR THREE TIMES BECAUSE I COULDN'T STOP THE...

Nov 2, 2012 Air Bags Crash 81,213 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE AROUND A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE TO THE LEFT CAUSING HER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE 2 GUARD RAILS,2 VEHICLES TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND THEN HEAD-ON INTO A STONE RETAINING WALL. VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAM...

Nov 2, 2012 Suspension Crash 81,213 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE AROUND A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE TO THE LEFT CAUSING HER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE 2 GUARD RAILS,2 VEHICLES TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND THEN HEAD-ON INTO A STONE RETAINING WALL. VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAM...

Nov 2, 2012 Air Bags Crash 81,213 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE AROUND A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE TO THE LEFT CAUSING HER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE 2 GUARD RAILS,2 VEHICLES TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND THEN HEAD-ON INTO A STONE RETAINING WALL. VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAM...

Nov 2, 2012 Suspension Crash 81,213 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE AROUND A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE TO THE LEFT CAUSING HER TO LOOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE 2 GUARD RAILS,2 VEHICLES TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND THEN HEAD-ON INTO A STONE RETAINING WALL. VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAM...

Aug 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

DROVE THE CAR AWAY FROM THE DEALER AND IT WAS RUNNING FINE. STOPPED AND GOT GAS. THEN LEFT GAS STATION AND PROCEEDED ONTO THE CAPITAL BELTWAY. AFTER A COUPLE MILES THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET THE CAR STOPPED WAS TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED AT 40...

Aug 10, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

DROVE THE CAR AWAY FROM THE DEALER AND IT WAS RUNNING FINE. STOPPED AND GOT GAS. THEN LEFT GAS STATION AND PROCEEDED ONTO THE CAPITAL BELTWAY. AFTER A COUPLE MILES THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET THE CAR STOPPED WAS TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED AT 40...

Mar 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WOULD BE AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS UP TO 4,000. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO ACCELERATE UP TO 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO ...

Mar 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WOULD BE AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS UP TO 4,000. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO ACCELERATE UP TO 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO ...

Mar 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRUISE CONTROL- THE OFF BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS IN OPERATION PUSHING THE OFF BUTTON WILL NOT SHUT OFF THE CRUISE UNLESS YOU POUND ON THE BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES OR PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE OFF BUTTON IS DEFECTIVE. *TR

Mar 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRUISE CONTROL- THE OFF BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS IN OPERATION PUSHING THE OFF BUTTON WILL NOT SHUT OFF THE CRUISE UNLESS YOU POUND ON THE BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES OR PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE OFF BUTTON IS DEFECTIVE. *TR

Nov 11, 2011 Suspension 123,010 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR 15 MONTH OLD AND 1 ONE THE WAY WHEN SHE HEARD THIS VERY LOUD CLANKING NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS COMING FROM BOTH WHEEL WELLS IN THE REAR. *TR

Nov 11, 2011 Suspension 123,010 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR 15 MONTH OLD AND 1 ONE THE WAY WHEN SHE HEARD THIS VERY LOUD CLANKING NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS COMING FROM BOTH WHEEL WELLS IN THE REAR. *TR

Oct 27, 2011 Power Train 89,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD IN MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE ,STOPPED AT REDLIGHT,TRIED TO PULL OUT,CAR WOULD ONLY REV UP AND NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD JUST UP AND QUIT PULLING. WE WERE.STUCK IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ,WITH CARS PASSING AROUND US. WE.WAS IN DANGER OF GETTING HIT. WE H...

Oct 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD IN MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE ,STOPPED AT REDLIGHT,TRIED TO PULL OUT,CAR WOULD ONLY REV UP AND NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD JUST UP AND QUIT PULLING. WE WERE.STUCK IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ,WITH CARS PASSING AROUND US. WE.WAS IN DANGER OF GETTING HIT. WE H...

Oct 27, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 89,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD IN MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE ,STOPPED AT REDLIGHT,TRIED TO PULL OUT,CAR WOULD ONLY REV UP AND NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD JUST UP AND QUIT PULLING. WE WERE.STUCK IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ,WITH CARS PASSING AROUND US. WE.WAS IN DANGER OF GETTING HIT. WE H...

Oct 27, 2011 Power Train 89,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD IN MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE ,STOPPED AT REDLIGHT,TRIED TO PULL OUT,CAR WOULD ONLY REV UP AND NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD JUST UP AND QUIT PULLING. WE WERE.STUCK IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ,WITH CARS PASSING AROUND US. WE.WAS IN DANGER OF GETTING HIT. WE H...

Oct 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD IN MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE ,STOPPED AT REDLIGHT,TRIED TO PULL OUT,CAR WOULD ONLY REV UP AND NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD JUST UP AND QUIT PULLING. WE WERE.STUCK IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ,WITH CARS PASSING AROUND US. WE.WAS IN DANGER OF GETTING HIT. WE H...

Oct 27, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 89,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD IN MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE ,STOPPED AT REDLIGHT,TRIED TO PULL OUT,CAR WOULD ONLY REV UP AND NOT MOVE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD JUST UP AND QUIT PULLING. WE WERE.STUCK IN MIDDLE OF ROAD ,WITH CARS PASSING AROUND US. WE.WAS IN DANGER OF GETTING HIT. WE H...

Sep 27, 2011 Tires

TIRE BOUGHT AT WALLMART DOES NOT GRIPE ROAD. TIRE SPINS WHEN TAKING OFF AT RED LIGHT. AND SQUEELS WHEN GOING AROUND CORNER. AIR PRESSURE IS GOOD. *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Tires

TIRE BOUGHT AT WALLMART DOES NOT GRIPE ROAD. TIRE SPINS WHEN TAKING OFF AT RED LIGHT. AND SQUEELS WHEN GOING AROUND CORNER. AIR PRESSURE IS GOOD. *TT

Sep 13, 2011 Air Bags

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *TR

Sep 13, 2011 Air Bags

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting Fire 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN GREASE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, IT BURNED OUT. WHEN THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO WORK. THE VE...

Sep 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting Fire 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ADJUSTABLE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN GREASE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, IT BURNED OUT. WHEN THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO WORK. THE VE...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 104,845 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT CONTINUED TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE KEY NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMM...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 104,845 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT CONTINUED TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE KEY NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMM...

May 17, 2011 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A SUNSHINE KIDS CHILD RESTRAINT, RADIAN 80, MODEL NUMBER 185000, MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. THE CHILD RESTRAINT WAS SECURED IN A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE OCCUPANT WAS POSITIONED IN THE FORWARD FACING CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, THE HARNESS RE...

May 17, 2011 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A SUNSHINE KIDS CHILD RESTRAINT, RADIAN 80, MODEL NUMBER 185000, MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. THE CHILD RESTRAINT WAS SECURED IN A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE OCCUPANT WAS POSITIONED IN THE FORWARD FACING CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, THE HARNESS RE...

Apr 23, 2011 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

MY 2000 SABLE AUTO LIGHT SWITCH WONT WORK WANTING TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PART? *TR

Apr 23, 2011 Suspension 150,000 mi

MY 2000 SABLE AUTO LIGHT SWITCH WONT WORK WANTING TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PART? *TR

Apr 23, 2011 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

MY 2000 SABLE AUTO LIGHT SWITCH WONT WORK WANTING TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PART? *TR

Apr 23, 2011 Suspension 150,000 mi

MY 2000 SABLE AUTO LIGHT SWITCH WONT WORK WANTING TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PART? *TR

Mar 17, 2011 Electrical System 62,721 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WHEN THE ANTI-THEFT LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAI...

Mar 17, 2011 Electrical System 62,721 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WHEN THE ANTI-THEFT LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAI...

Mar 16, 2011 Suspension 70,000 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND RUINED THE TIRES. *TR

Mar 16, 2011 Suspension 70,000 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND RUINED THE TIRES. *TR

Mar 9, 2011 Suspension 99,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,100.

Mar 9, 2011 Suspension 99,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,100.

Feb 4, 2011 Suspension Crash 136,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED, DROPPING THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR AND CAUSING IT TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE END OF THE BROKEN SPRING ALSO PIERCED THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE ALMOST NEW MICHELIN TIRE AND INSTANTLY DEFLATED IT. [XXX] SUFFERED SPRAINED WRISTS AND A SPRAINED BACK FRO...

Feb 4, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 136,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED, DROPPING THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR AND CAUSING IT TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE END OF THE BROKEN SPRING ALSO PIERCED THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE ALMOST NEW MICHELIN TIRE AND INSTANTLY DEFLATED IT. [XXX] SUFFERED SPRAINED WRISTS AND A SPRAINED BACK FRO...

Feb 4, 2011 Suspension Crash 136,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED, DROPPING THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR AND CAUSING IT TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE END OF THE BROKEN SPRING ALSO PIERCED THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE ALMOST NEW MICHELIN TIRE AND INSTANTLY DEFLATED IT. [XXX] SUFFERED SPRAINED WRISTS AND A SPRAINED BACK FRO...

Feb 4, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 136,000 mi

THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED, DROPPING THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR AND CAUSING IT TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE END OF THE BROKEN SPRING ALSO PIERCED THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE ALMOST NEW MICHELIN TIRE AND INSTANTLY DEFLATED IT. [XXX] SUFFERED SPRAINED WRISTS AND A SPRAINED BACK FRO...

Jan 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 123,980 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH USING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND TRIED TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BUT IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A FASTER...

Jan 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 123,980 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH USING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND TRIED TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN ORDER TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BUT IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT A FASTER...

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 66,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTING MAKING FRONT END NOISE, DIFFICULT TO STEER, UNSAFE HANDLING. THE SUBFRAME, ENGINE CRADLE, DETERIORATED DUE TO CORROSION IN AREA OF FRONT MOUNTING BOLT BREAKING THE BOLT COMPLETELY FREE AND NO LONGER PROVIDING STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. SIMILAR CORROSION IS OBSERVABLE ON FILLER TUBE AND V...

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 66,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTING MAKING FRONT END NOISE, DIFFICULT TO STEER, UNSAFE HANDLING. THE SUBFRAME, ENGINE CRADLE, DETERIORATED DUE TO CORROSION IN AREA OF FRONT MOUNTING BOLT BREAKING THE BOLT COMPLETELY FREE AND NO LONGER PROVIDING STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. SIMILAR CORROSION IS OBSERVABLE ON FILLER TUBE AND V...

Sep 7, 2010 Structure 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH SHE HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE WHEN SHE DROVE OVER A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED...

Sep 7, 2010 Structure 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH SHE HEARD A SCRAPING NOISE WHEN SHE DROVE OVER A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED...

Aug 28, 2010 Power Train 143,321 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. IT GAVE NO WARNING OR SLIPPAGE OR ANYTHING. THE CAR WAS MOVING FINE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED PULLING. IT WILL GO IN PARK AND NEUTRAL BUT WON'T PULL. THE FLUID DOESN'T LEAK OUT AND IS STILL FULL. AFTER READING FORUMS ON THE INTERNET, IT APPEARS...

Aug 28, 2010 Power Train 143,321 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. IT GAVE NO WARNING OR SLIPPAGE OR ANYTHING. THE CAR WAS MOVING FINE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED PULLING. IT WILL GO IN PARK AND NEUTRAL BUT WON'T PULL. THE FLUID DOESN'T LEAK OUT AND IS STILL FULL. AFTER READING FORUMS ON THE INTERNET, IT APPEARS...

Aug 26, 2010 Electrical System Fire 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AS IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED YET THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED WHEN THE Y ARRIVED. THE POLICE ...

Aug 26, 2010 Electrical System Fire 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AS IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED YET THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED WHEN THE Y ARRIVED. THE POLICE ...

Aug 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECREASE IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE CO...

Aug 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECREASE IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE CO...

Jul 21, 2010 Suspension 210,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES, 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WAS DRIVING THE CAR, TURNED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE, LIKE A JOINT POPPING. REAR END OF VEHICLE SAGS ON BOTH SIDES AND POPPING NOISE OCCURS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE MAKES A TURN. GOING TO MECHANIC FOR REPLACEMENT OF COIL SPRI...

Jul 21, 2010 Suspension 210,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES, 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WAS DRIVING THE CAR, TURNED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE, LIKE A JOINT POPPING. REAR END OF VEHICLE SAGS ON BOTH SIDES AND POPPING NOISE OCCURS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE MAKES A TURN. GOING TO MECHANIC FOR REPLACEMENT OF COIL SPRI...

Jun 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. ONC...

Jun 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. ONC...

May 3, 2010 Suspension 102,192 mi

REAR COIL SPRING BROKE AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

May 3, 2010 Suspension 102,192 mi

REAR COIL SPRING BROKE AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Apr 11, 2010 Suspension

I OWN A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. I WENT TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE MY TIE RODS REPLACED. UPON INSPECTION MY MECHANIC FOUND MY RIGHT FRONT COILS SPRING BROKEN. HE ALSO STATED THE COIL HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR SOME TIME DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RUST FOUND AT THE BREAK. I HAVE INSTALLED KYB STRUTS INSTALLED. *TR

Apr 11, 2010 Suspension

I OWN A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. I WENT TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE MY TIE RODS REPLACED. UPON INSPECTION MY MECHANIC FOUND MY RIGHT FRONT COILS SPRING BROKEN. HE ALSO STATED THE COIL HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR SOME TIME DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RUST FOUND AT THE BREAK. I HAVE INSTALLED KYB STRUTS INSTALLED. *TR

Mar 29, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

NOTICED LOUD METALIC NOISES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON MARCH 25, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ON MARCH 26, DEALER ADVISES FRONT SPRING IS BROKEN, AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION. FURTHER RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN INHERENT MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR MERCURY SABLE AND FORD TAURUS VEHICLE...

Mar 29, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

NOTICED LOUD METALIC NOISES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON MARCH 25, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ON MARCH 26, DEALER ADVISES FRONT SPRING IS BROKEN, AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION. FURTHER RESEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN INHERENT MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR MERCURY SABLE AND FORD TAURUS VEHICLE...

Mar 15, 2010 Suspension 100,000 mi

AFTER EXITING I-95 WITHIN A MINUTE OR SO I HEARD A BANG FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAR,FOLLOWED BY A CLANG SOUND BEHIND ME. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND PARKED THE CAR AND SEARCHED THE ROAD ABOUT 200 FEET BEHIND ME. I FOUND A PIECE OF BROKEN SPRING. I RECALLED RECEIVING AN EXTENDED WARRAN...

Mar 15, 2010 Suspension 100,000 mi

AFTER EXITING I-95 WITHIN A MINUTE OR SO I HEARD A BANG FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAR,FOLLOWED BY A CLANG SOUND BEHIND ME. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND PARKED THE CAR AND SEARCHED THE ROAD ABOUT 200 FEET BEHIND ME. I FOUND A PIECE OF BROKEN SPRING. I RECALLED RECEIVING AN EXTENDED WARRAN...

Feb 23, 2010 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. HE STATED THAT HIS FRONT LEFT TIRE BECAME FLAT AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE IT HE NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN .THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND HIM A REPAIR SHIELD WHICH HE HAS NOT RECEIVED YET. HE IS CONCERNED...

Feb 23, 2010 Suspension 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. HE STATED THAT HIS FRONT LEFT TIRE BECAME FLAT AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE IT HE NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN .THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND HIM A REPAIR SHIELD WHICH HE HAS NOT RECEIVED YET. HE IS CONCERNED...

Jan 29, 2010 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY HE NOTICED A THUMPING SOUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. MOMENTS LATER THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO STATED THAT THE REAR PASSEN...

Jan 29, 2010 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY HE NOTICED A THUMPING SOUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. MOMENTS LATER THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO STATED THAT THE REAR PASSEN...

Oct 29, 2009 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAVING HIS VEHICLE SERVICED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD HE HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. ...

Oct 29, 2009 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAVING HIS VEHICLE SERVICED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD HE HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. ...

Oct 29, 2009 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAVING HIS VEHICLE SERVICED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD HE HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. ...

Oct 29, 2009 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAVING HIS VEHICLE SERVICED, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AND FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD HE HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. ...

Jul 16, 2009 Seat Belts 154,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT IN HIS VEHICLE LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT PULL OUT. HE PURCHASED ANOTHER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY RETRACTOR AND HAD IT REPLACED BY A MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE IS RECURRING. THE FORD MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS...

Jul 16, 2009 Seat Belts 154,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT IN HIS VEHICLE LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT PULL OUT. HE PURCHASED ANOTHER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY RETRACTOR AND HAD IT REPLACED BY A MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE IS RECURRING. THE FORD MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS...

Jul 4, 2009 Suspension 94,973 mi

REAR RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE AND TORE UP TIRE ON 2000 MERCURY SABLE. *TR

Jul 4, 2009 Suspension 94,973 mi

REAR RIGHT COIL SPRING BROKE AND TORE UP TIRE ON 2000 MERCURY SABLE. *TR

Jun 15, 2009 Suspension 75,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED. *TR

Jun 15, 2009 Suspension 75,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED. *TR

May 19, 2009 Suspension 131,128 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS HEARD WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT ...

May 19, 2009 Suspension 131,128 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS HEARD WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT ...

May 6, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT RESISTANCE WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AND WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THEN TO...

May 6, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT RESISTANCE WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AND WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THEN TO...

Apr 20, 2009 Suspension 98,000 mi

REAR SPRINGS BROKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. HAD TO REPLACE STRUTS AS WELL BECAUSE THEY WERE RUINED DUE TO SPRING FAILURE. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

MY WIFE DROVE TO WORK, WENT INSIDE FOR A COUPLE HOURS. COME BACK TO HER CAR, TO FIND SOMETHING IGNITED BURN OUT THE DASH BOARD. AND, THE CAR IS DESTROYED. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Suspension 98,000 mi

REAR SPRINGS BROKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. HAD TO REPLACE STRUTS AS WELL BECAUSE THEY WERE RUINED DUE TO SPRING FAILURE. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

MY WIFE DROVE TO WORK, WENT INSIDE FOR A COUPLE HOURS. COME BACK TO HER CAR, TO FIND SOMETHING IGNITED BURN OUT THE DASH BOARD. AND, THE CAR IS DESTROYED. *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Suspension 69,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE.... *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Suspension 69,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE.... *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Suspension 69,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE.... *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Suspension 69,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE.... *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Suspension 116,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Suspension 116,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Suspension 108,000 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE COIL SPRING BROKE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. NORMAL DRIVING, BROKE WHILE DRIVING, LOST CONTROL, NEARLY CRASHED. REPAIRED AT LOCAL SERVICE STATION. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Suspension 108,000 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE COIL SPRING BROKE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. NORMAL DRIVING, BROKE WHILE DRIVING, LOST CONTROL, NEARLY CRASHED. REPAIRED AT LOCAL SERVICE STATION. *TR

Mar 4, 2009 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPEN...

Mar 4, 2009 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPEN...

Mar 2, 2009 Suspension 122,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BOTH BROKE CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT TO BE BORN BY THE REAR STRUTS WHICH CAUSED THEM TO LEAK. SPRINGS, STRUTS AND SPRING MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $875.00. FRONT SPRINGS HAD SNAPPED LAST YEAR AND WERE REPLACED ON A RECALL. *TR

Mar 2, 2009 Suspension 122,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BOTH BROKE CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT TO BE BORN BY THE REAR STRUTS WHICH CAUSED THEM TO LEAK. SPRINGS, STRUTS AND SPRING MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $875.00. FRONT SPRINGS HAD SNAPPED LAST YEAR AND WERE REPLACED ON A RECALL. *TR

Feb 25, 2009 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING CHANGED BY A MECHANIC, HE NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FAILED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLES, BUT IT PERTAINED TO THE FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED NO...

Feb 25, 2009 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING CHANGED BY A MECHANIC, HE NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FAILED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLES, BUT IT PERTAINED TO THE FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED NO...

Jan 26, 2009 Suspension 160,000 mi

TIRE WEAR AND SAGGING REAR END, TOOK CAR TO TIRE SHOP FOR NEW TIRES AND TIRE ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC STATED BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL REPAIRED. *TR

Jan 26, 2009 Suspension 160,000 mi

TIRE WEAR AND SAGGING REAR END, TOOK CAR TO TIRE SHOP FOR NEW TIRES AND TIRE ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC STATED BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL REPAIRED. *TR

Dec 26, 2008 Suspension 61,000 mi

NOTICED RATTLE SOUND GOING OVER BUMPS FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. SAW A PIECE OF COIL SPRING ABOUT 5" LONG ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. OK CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. DEALER MAKING REPAIRS BROKE A BOLT AND HAD TO ORDER A NEW KNUCK...

Dec 26, 2008 Suspension 61,000 mi

NOTICED RATTLE SOUND GOING OVER BUMPS FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. SAW A PIECE OF COIL SPRING ABOUT 5" LONG ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. OK CAR TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. DEALER MAKING REPAIRS BROKE A BOLT AND HAD TO ORDER A NEW KNUCK...

Oct 19, 2008 Suspension 104,300 mi

1. REAR OF CAR VERY SAGGY 2. REAR SPRING ON 2000 MERCURY SABLE BROKEN PIECE FELL OUT 3. NEW SPRINGS PURCHASED, KEPT BROKEN ONE. *TR

Oct 19, 2008 Suspension 104,300 mi

1. REAR OF CAR VERY SAGGY 2. REAR SPRING ON 2000 MERCURY SABLE BROKEN PIECE FELL OUT 3. NEW SPRINGS PURCHASED, KEPT BROKEN ONE. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Suspension 121,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE STORE/AUTO REPAIR SHOP FOR EVALUATION OF EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, AND SAGGING REAR SUSPENSION. MECHANIC FOUND BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN IN ABOUT THE SAME SPOTS WHILE EXAMINING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 3 YEARS AGO DU...

Sep 15, 2008 Suspension 121,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE STORE/AUTO REPAIR SHOP FOR EVALUATION OF EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, AND SAGGING REAR SUSPENSION. MECHANIC FOUND BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKEN IN ABOUT THE SAME SPOTS WHILE EXAMINING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 3 YEARS AGO DU...

Sep 12, 2008 Suspension 100,000 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF BROKEN COIL SPRINGS. DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS SITUATION I FEEL SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! FORD HAD A RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS BUT NOT THE BACK. MY BACK SPRINGS HAVE JUST BEEN DISCOVERED TO BE BROKEN AND I'M EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT HOW SAFE CONSUMERS ARE W...

Sep 12, 2008 Suspension 100,000 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF BROKEN COIL SPRINGS. DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS SITUATION I FEEL SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! FORD HAD A RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS BUT NOT THE BACK. MY BACK SPRINGS HAVE JUST BEEN DISCOVERED TO BE BROKEN AND I'M EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT HOW SAFE CONSUMERS ARE W...

Sep 3, 2008 Suspension 70,000 mi

THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AS NORMAL WHEN THE REAR END STARTED TO SAG. ONCE WE INSPECTED THE PROBLEM WE REALIZED BOTH REAR STRUT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AT ABOUT THE SAME PLACE. AFTER INVESTIGATING WE FOUND THE FRONT SPRINGS WERE SERVICED UNDER A RECALL BUT REARS WEREN'T COVERED EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE PRON...

Sep 3, 2008 Suspension 70,000 mi

THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AS NORMAL WHEN THE REAR END STARTED TO SAG. ONCE WE INSPECTED THE PROBLEM WE REALIZED BOTH REAR STRUT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AT ABOUT THE SAME PLACE. AFTER INVESTIGATING WE FOUND THE FRONT SPRINGS WERE SERVICED UNDER A RECALL BUT REARS WEREN'T COVERED EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE PRON...

Aug 27, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THE PROPER GEAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION FLUID, BOLTS, AND JOINTS. ONE YEAR LATER, WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, TH...

Aug 27, 2008 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THE PROPER GEAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION FLUID, BOLTS, AND JOINTS. ONE YEAR LATER, WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, TH...

Aug 22, 2008 Suspension 111,545 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS CORRODED. SHE WAS WARNED THAT IF SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WOULD EVENTUALLY FAIL. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 22, 2008 Suspension 111,545 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS CORRODED. SHE WAS WARNED THAT IF SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WOULD EVENTUALLY FAIL. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 21, 2008 Suspension 64,000 mi

REAR BROKEN COIL SPRINGS. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Suspension 64,000 mi

REAR BROKEN COIL SPRINGS. *TR

Jul 11, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2000 MERCURY SABLE AND 2002 FORD TAURUS DOOR LATCH FREEZES IN THE WINTER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DOOR LATCH FREEZES AND WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED AFTER BEING OPENED. ***NAR*** *KB THE CONSUMER STATED LATER IN THE DAY, WHEN THE WEATHER WARMED UP, THE LATCHES OPERATED NORMALLY. *JB

Jul 11, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

2000 MERCURY SABLE AND 2002 FORD TAURUS DOOR LATCH FREEZES IN THE WINTER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DOOR LATCH FREEZES AND WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED AFTER BEING OPENED. ***NAR*** *KB THE CONSUMER STATED LATER IN THE DAY, WHEN THE WEATHER WARMED UP, THE LATCHES OPERATED NORMALLY. *JB

Jul 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE RPM'S INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V266000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES). ...

Jul 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE RPM'S INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V266000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES). ...

Jul 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE RPM'S INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V266000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES). ...

Jul 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE RPM'S INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V266000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES). ...

May 27, 2008 Suspension 45,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH 45,000 MILES. I REPLACED THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AROUND 28-30 THOUSAND MILES BECAUSE OF A BREAKAGE, IN WHICH THE DEALER IS TAKING CARE OF GETTING THOSE REIMBURSED, BECAUSE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THOSE. ON 19 MAY 2008 GOT IN THE CAR TO GO TO SUNDAY BREAKFAST AS...

May 27, 2008 Suspension 45,000 mi

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH 45,000 MILES. I REPLACED THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS AROUND 28-30 THOUSAND MILES BECAUSE OF A BREAKAGE, IN WHICH THE DEALER IS TAKING CARE OF GETTING THOSE REIMBURSED, BECAUSE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THOSE. ON 19 MAY 2008 GOT IN THE CAR TO GO TO SUNDAY BREAKFAST AS...

May 8, 2008 Suspension 82,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO COIL SPRING FAILURE ON 2000 MERCURY SABLE. REPAIRS 680.00 . I UNDERSTAND, PER NHTSA PEO4044 THAT FORD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 150K MILES OR 10 YEARS. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. CAN FORD REIMBURSE ME FOR THESE REPAIRS. *TR

May 8, 2008 Suspension 82,000 mi

SUDDEN FAILURE OF LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO COIL SPRING FAILURE ON 2000 MERCURY SABLE. REPAIRS 680.00 . I UNDERSTAND, PER NHTSA PEO4044 THAT FORD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 150K MILES OR 10 YEARS. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. CAN FORD REIMBURSE ME FOR THESE REPAIRS. *TR

Apr 18, 2008 Suspension 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, THE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND MADE A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE FAILURE PUNCTURED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 4V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS) WAS REFERENCED. THE CONTACT HAS P...

Apr 18, 2008 Suspension 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, THE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND MADE A LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE FAILURE PUNCTURED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 4V332000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS) WAS REFERENCED. THE CONTACT HAS P...

Mar 18, 2008 Structure 76,000 mi

RAIN WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE HEATER INTO THE AUTO ON PASSENGER SIDE. THERE IS A TSB BUT ONLY FOR 3 MODEL YEARS. ALL OTHER MODEL YEARS ARE EXCLUDED. HOWEVER FMC SELLS THE PART TO REPLACE THE PART THAT IS DEFECTIVE FOR THE OMITTED MODEL YEARS. *TR

Mar 18, 2008 Structure 76,000 mi

RAIN WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE HEATER INTO THE AUTO ON PASSENGER SIDE. THERE IS A TSB BUT ONLY FOR 3 MODEL YEARS. ALL OTHER MODEL YEARS ARE EXCLUDED. HOWEVER FMC SELLS THE PART TO REPLACE THE PART THAT IS DEFECTIVE FOR THE OMITTED MODEL YEARS. *TR

Mar 5, 2008 Steering 129,001 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD END FAILED AND NEARLY PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAULTY STRUTS, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STRUTS W...

Mar 5, 2008 Steering 129,001 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD END FAILED AND NEARLY PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAULTY STRUTS, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STRUTS W...

Feb 22, 2008 Suspension 62,900 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE, 62,900 MILES, MECHANIC FOUND THAT A REAR COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN AND RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES. HE STATED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE SPRING COULD PUNCTURE THE TIRE. REPAIR COMPLETED AT A COST OF $912.00, FORD ONLY COVERS THE FRONT SPRIN...

Feb 22, 2008 Suspension 62,900 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE, 62,900 MILES, MECHANIC FOUND THAT A REAR COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN AND RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLACE BOTH SPRINGS AND STRUT ASSEMBLIES. HE STATED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE SPRING COULD PUNCTURE THE TIRE. REPAIR COMPLETED AT A COST OF $912.00, FORD ONLY COVERS THE FRONT SPRIN...

Jan 18, 2008 Structure 95,000 mi

COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK DETAILS: VEHICLE WOULD START TO SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN POWER. AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR CHANGED TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ON ITS OWN. WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND VEHICLE COULD ONLY STOP WHE...

Jan 18, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK DETAILS: VEHICLE WOULD START TO SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN POWER. AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR CHANGED TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ON ITS OWN. WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND VEHICLE COULD ONLY STOP WHE...

Jan 18, 2008 Structure 95,000 mi

COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK DETAILS: VEHICLE WOULD START TO SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN POWER. AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR CHANGED TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ON ITS OWN. WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND VEHICLE COULD ONLY STOP WHE...

Jan 18, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK DETAILS: VEHICLE WOULD START TO SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN POWER. AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR CHANGED TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ON ITS OWN. WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND VEHICLE COULD ONLY STOP WHE...

Dec 31, 2007 Visibility 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS CAUSING A LEAK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V258000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR), BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE PURCH...

Dec 31, 2007 Visibility 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS CAUSING A LEAK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V258000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR), BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE PURCH...

Dec 26, 2007 Structure 74,000 mi

I HAVE STANDING RAINWATER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE. *TR

Dec 26, 2007 Electrical System

CONCERNING A 2000 MERCURY SABLE'S DAYLIGHT ALWAYS ON SAFETY HEADLIGHTS. THE LIGHTS CLOSELY REREMBLE THE ACTUAL HEADLIGHTS SO AT NIGHT YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOUR REAL HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE ON. I HAVE FOUND MYSELF DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE REAL HEADLIGHTS ON. THUS I HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS ON, I...

Dec 26, 2007 Structure 74,000 mi

I HAVE STANDING RAINWATER IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE. *TR

Dec 26, 2007 Electrical System

CONCERNING A 2000 MERCURY SABLE'S DAYLIGHT ALWAYS ON SAFETY HEADLIGHTS. THE LIGHTS CLOSELY REREMBLE THE ACTUAL HEADLIGHTS SO AT NIGHT YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOUR REAL HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE ON. I HAVE FOUND MYSELF DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE REAL HEADLIGHTS ON. THUS I HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS ON, I...

Nov 28, 2007 Suspension 80,676 mi

TOOK 2000 MERCURY SABLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES SERVICED AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THEM FOR A FEE. 80,676 MILES. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 Suspension 80,676 mi

TOOK 2000 MERCURY SABLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES SERVICED AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THEM FOR A FEE. 80,676 MILES. *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Suspension

MY 200 SABLE HAD THE REAR SPRINGS GO OUT ON IT. MY MECHANIC FOUND THIS OUT WHEN HE WAS PERFORMING A TIRE ROTATION. MY SPRINGS WERE TOTALLY SEPARATED/BROKEN. THANK GOODNESS THAT HE WAS DILIGENT WITH THIS OR ELSE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Suspension

MY 200 SABLE HAD THE REAR SPRINGS GO OUT ON IT. MY MECHANIC FOUND THIS OUT WHEN HE WAS PERFORMING A TIRE ROTATION. MY SPRINGS WERE TOTALLY SEPARATED/BROKEN. THANK GOODNESS THAT HE WAS DILIGENT WITH THIS OR ELSE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Oct 25, 2007 Suspension 68,380 mi

I GOT A FLAT TIRE IN THE AM AND HAD IT CHANGED TO THE DONUT SO I COULD GET TO WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES FOR THE WARRANTY TO GET ME A NEW TIRE. I LEFT THE SHOP AND WITHIN 1 MILE THE NEW TIRE BLEW OUT ALSO. COME TO FIND OUT THE DRIVERS SIDE SPRING HAD BROKE AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE ...

Oct 25, 2007 Suspension 68,380 mi

I GOT A FLAT TIRE IN THE AM AND HAD IT CHANGED TO THE DONUT SO I COULD GET TO WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES FOR THE WARRANTY TO GET ME A NEW TIRE. I LEFT THE SHOP AND WITHIN 1 MILE THE NEW TIRE BLEW OUT ALSO. COME TO FIND OUT THE DRIVERS SIDE SPRING HAD BROKE AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE ...

Oct 22, 2007 Suspension 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR SPRING FAILED AND COULD DAMAGE THE TIRES. THE CONTACT HAS NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE REAR SPRINGS. THE CURRENT A...

Oct 22, 2007 Suspension 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE BEING SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR SPRING FAILED AND COULD DAMAGE THE TIRES. THE CONTACT HAS NOT DRIVEN THE VEHICLE SINCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE REAR SPRINGS. THE CURRENT A...

Oct 20, 2007 Suspension

BROKEN FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS ON MERCURY SABLE 4 DOOR CAR. THE FRONT SPRINGS BROKE FIRST AND WAS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND IF THE BROKEN SPRING HAD IT THE TIRE I WOULD HAVE CRASHED ON THE FREEWAY. THE REAR SPRING BROKE LAST WEEK AND DID DESTROY THE TIRE AND AGAIN MY LIFE WAS THREATEN BY A CRAS...

Oct 20, 2007 Suspension

BROKEN FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS ON MERCURY SABLE 4 DOOR CAR. THE FRONT SPRINGS BROKE FIRST AND WAS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND IF THE BROKEN SPRING HAD IT THE TIRE I WOULD HAVE CRASHED ON THE FREEWAY. THE REAR SPRING BROKE LAST WEEK AND DID DESTROY THE TIRE AND AGAIN MY LIFE WAS THREATEN BY A CRAS...

Aug 14, 2007 Suspension 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE WITH THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS HOWEVER; SHE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FAILURE DETAILS BECAUSE HER HUSBAND DRIVES THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V332000). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT ...

Aug 14, 2007 Suspension 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. SHE STATED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE WITH THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS HOWEVER; SHE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FAILURE DETAILS BECAUSE HER HUSBAND DRIVES THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V332000). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT ...

Aug 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH A SPEED CONTROL THAT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF EXCEPT BY STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS BECAUSE THE SPEED CONTROL WAS REACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING. I CANNOT GET ANY SATISFACTION. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. *JB

Aug 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH A SPEED CONTROL THAT CANNOT BE TURNED OFF EXCEPT BY STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS BECAUSE THE SPEED CONTROL WAS REACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING. I CANNOT GET ANY SATISFACTION. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. *JB

Jul 22, 2007 Suspension

REAR COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE ARE SHOT. I HAVE TO REPLACE THEM. CAR RARELY EVER HAD MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE IN IT. *JB

Jul 22, 2007 Suspension

REAR COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE ARE SHOT. I HAVE TO REPLACE THEM. CAR RARELY EVER HAD MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE IN IT. *JB

Jul 14, 2007 Suspension 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG, THEN A SECOND BANG. BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BUSTED. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SPRINGS ON THE SABLES ETC.... WHY IS IT THERE IS A RECALL FOR PROTECTIVE DEVICES TO KEEP THE FRONT SPRINGS FROM HITTING THE TIRES A...

Jul 14, 2007 Suspension 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG, THEN A SECOND BANG. BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BUSTED. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE SPRINGS ON THE SABLES ETC.... WHY IS IT THERE IS A RECALL FOR PROTECTIVE DEVICES TO KEEP THE FRONT SPRINGS FROM HITTING THE TIRES A...

May 31, 2007 Exterior Lighting 64,245 mi

I HAVE A FULLY LOADED 2000 MERCURY SABLE LS THAT HAS A MAJOR PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS AUTOMATIC ON HEADLIGHTS AND DRIVING LIGHTS. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. STRANGE, THE PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON BUT NO HEADLIGHTS. THIS MORNING I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST ...

May 31, 2007 Exterior Lighting 64,245 mi

I HAVE A FULLY LOADED 2000 MERCURY SABLE LS THAT HAS A MAJOR PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS AUTOMATIC ON HEADLIGHTS AND DRIVING LIGHTS. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT. STRANGE, THE PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON BUT NO HEADLIGHTS. THIS MORNING I HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST ...

Apr 29, 2007 Suspension

I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD BLOW. NOT TO MY SUPRISE ANOTHER ISSUE WITH MY CAR. MY LEFT REAR TIRE WAS SLICED ON THE INSIDE ALL THE WAY AROUND FROM THE BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING. I AM GLAD I WASN'T ON THE TOLLWAY WITH MY THREE CHILDREN. WILL SAVE PARTS AND WILL NOT FIX DUE TO PAYING MO...

Apr 29, 2007 Suspension

I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND HEARD A LOUD BLOW. NOT TO MY SUPRISE ANOTHER ISSUE WITH MY CAR. MY LEFT REAR TIRE WAS SLICED ON THE INSIDE ALL THE WAY AROUND FROM THE BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING. I AM GLAD I WASN'T ON THE TOLLWAY WITH MY THREE CHILDREN. WILL SAVE PARTS AND WILL NOT FIX DUE TO PAYING MO...

Apr 26, 2007 Suspension 80,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY NAME TO THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BREAKING OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ON THE 2000 SABLE. I SEE THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OTHER COMPLAINTS, BUT DO NOT SEE WHERE THERE HAS BEEN ANY RECALL ON THOSE. *JB

Apr 26, 2007 Suspension 80,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY NAME TO THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BREAKING OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ON THE 2000 SABLE. I SEE THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OTHER COMPLAINTS, BUT DO NOT SEE WHERE THERE HAS BEEN ANY RECALL ON THOSE. *JB

Apr 24, 2007 Suspension 39,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLES. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD BEFORE THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED...

Apr 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLES. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD BEFORE THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED...

Apr 24, 2007 Suspension 39,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLES. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD BEFORE THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED...

Apr 24, 2007 Suspension 39,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLES. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD BEFORE THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED...

Apr 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLES. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD BEFORE THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED...

Apr 24, 2007 Suspension 39,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLES. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD BEFORE THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED...

Mar 29, 2007 Suspension 55,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.*AK UPDATE *4/23/07 **TR

Mar 29, 2007 Suspension 55,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.*AK UPDATE *4/23/07 **TR

Mar 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,434 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE, AND SHE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL PAN LEAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD THIS REPAIRED IN APRIL 2004, AND IT STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. SHE HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN SHORTLY AF...

Mar 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,434 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE, AND SHE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL PAN LEAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD THIS REPAIRED IN APRIL 2004, AND IT STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. SHE HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN SHORTLY AF...

Mar 15, 2007 Suspension 13,400 mi

MY 200 SABLE WAS IN THE GARAGE AT 9:30 PM ON SATURDAY AND MY WIFE AND I HEARD A BANG. I THOUGHT SOME ONE WAS TRYING TO BREAK INTO MY HOME SO I WENT OUTSIDE AND LOOKED AROUND, NOTHING WAS WRONG. ON SUNDAY MORNING MY WIFE WENT TO BACK THE CAR OUT OF OUR GARAGE AND FELT A LITTLE RESISTANCE SO SHE STE...

Mar 15, 2007 Suspension 13,400 mi

MY 200 SABLE WAS IN THE GARAGE AT 9:30 PM ON SATURDAY AND MY WIFE AND I HEARD A BANG. I THOUGHT SOME ONE WAS TRYING TO BREAK INTO MY HOME SO I WENT OUTSIDE AND LOOKED AROUND, NOTHING WAS WRONG. ON SUNDAY MORNING MY WIFE WENT TO BACK THE CAR OUT OF OUR GARAGE AND FELT A LITTLE RESISTANCE SO SHE STE...

Mar 14, 2007 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO INFLATE THE REAR TIRES DAILY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE COIL SPRINGS CORRODING AND PUNCTURING THE TIRES. THE REAR COIL SPRINGS AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO ONE MENTI...

Mar 14, 2007 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO INFLATE THE REAR TIRES DAILY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE COIL SPRINGS CORRODING AND PUNCTURING THE TIRES. THE REAR COIL SPRINGS AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO ONE MENTI...

Mar 12, 2007 Suspension 84,654 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING THE 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH 84654 FAILURE MILEAGE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND HE HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND DECIDED NOT TO PROCEED. ON 3/11/07 THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED , AND THERE WAS A HUGE GASH IN THE INNER TIRE. ...

Mar 12, 2007 Suspension 84,654 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING THE 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH 84654 FAILURE MILEAGE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND HE HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND DECIDED NOT TO PROCEED. ON 3/11/07 THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE COIL SPRING FRACTURED , AND THERE WAS A HUGE GASH IN THE INNER TIRE. ...

Mar 9, 2007 Suspension 59,500 mi

FORD TAURUS/MERCURY SABLE REAR COIL SPRINGS. ALTHOUGH, NOT UNDER RECALL, THE REAR SPRINGS APPEAR JUST AS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE AS THE FRONT SPRINGS WHICH ARE UNDER RECALL. ON 2/23/07 THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THIS WAS WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2000 MERCURY SA...

Mar 9, 2007 Suspension 59,500 mi

FORD TAURUS/MERCURY SABLE REAR COIL SPRINGS. ALTHOUGH, NOT UNDER RECALL, THE REAR SPRINGS APPEAR JUST AS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE AS THE FRONT SPRINGS WHICH ARE UNDER RECALL. ON 2/23/07 THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THIS WAS WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2000 MERCURY SA...

Feb 26, 2007 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE COIL SPRING RECALL REPAIR, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT OF THE FEE TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE SH...

Feb 26, 2007 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE COIL SPRING RECALL REPAIR, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT OF THE FEE TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE SH...

Feb 26, 2007 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE COIL SPRING RECALL REPAIR, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT OF THE FEE TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE SH...

Feb 26, 2007 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE COIL SPRING RECALL REPAIR, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT OF THE FEE TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE SH...

Feb 1, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. IN APRIL 2006, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR A BOOT TO BE PUT ON THE COIL SPRINGS. THE FORD DEALER REFUSED TO PUT THE BOOT ON BECAUSE THE CONTACT HAD PUT AFTERMARKET STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. IN OCTOBER 2006, THE CONTACT STARTED HEA...

Feb 1, 2007 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. IN APRIL 2006, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR A BOOT TO BE PUT ON THE COIL SPRINGS. THE FORD DEALER REFUSED TO PUT THE BOOT ON BECAUSE THE CONTACT HAD PUT AFTERMARKET STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. IN OCTOBER 2006, THE CONTACT STARTED HEA...

Feb 1, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. IN APRIL 2006, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR A BOOT TO BE PUT ON THE COIL SPRINGS. THE FORD DEALER REFUSED TO PUT THE BOOT ON BECAUSE THE CONTACT HAD PUT AFTERMARKET STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. IN OCTOBER 2006, THE CONTACT STARTED HEA...

Feb 1, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. IN APRIL 2006, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR A BOOT TO BE PUT ON THE COIL SPRINGS. THE FORD DEALER REFUSED TO PUT THE BOOT ON BECAUSE THE CONTACT HAD PUT AFTERMARKET STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. IN OCTOBER 2006, THE CONTACT STARTED HEA...

Feb 1, 2007 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. IN APRIL 2006, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR A BOOT TO BE PUT ON THE COIL SPRINGS. THE FORD DEALER REFUSED TO PUT THE BOOT ON BECAUSE THE CONTACT HAD PUT AFTERMARKET STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. IN OCTOBER 2006, THE CONTACT STARTED HEA...

Feb 1, 2007 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. IN APRIL 2006, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR A BOOT TO BE PUT ON THE COIL SPRINGS. THE FORD DEALER REFUSED TO PUT THE BOOT ON BECAUSE THE CONTACT HAD PUT AFTERMARKET STRUTS ON THE VEHICLE. IN OCTOBER 2006, THE CONTACT STARTED HEA...

Jan 16, 2007 Electrical System 81,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON THAT OCCASIONALLY WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF BRIEFLY AND THE THEFT LIGHT FLASHES. FREQUENTLY IT WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL YOU GO THROUGH MULTIPLE ACTIONS, OFF UNLOCKING THE DOORS AND PUSHING THE ALARM BUTTON ON THE REMOTE. ONE TIME I COULD NOT GET I...

Jan 16, 2007 Suspension

TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR HER 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE RECALL LETTER, CAMPAIGN NUMBER # 04V332000 IS RELATED TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR COIL SPRINGS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR ON JANUARY 15, 2007, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE FAILED. THE CONTA...

Jan 16, 2007 Electrical System 81,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON THAT OCCASIONALLY WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF BRIEFLY AND THE THEFT LIGHT FLASHES. FREQUENTLY IT WILL NOT CRANK UNTIL YOU GO THROUGH MULTIPLE ACTIONS, OFF UNLOCKING THE DOORS AND PUSHING THE ALARM BUTTON ON THE REMOTE. ONE TIME I COULD NOT GET I...

Jan 16, 2007 Suspension

TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR HER 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE RECALL LETTER, CAMPAIGN NUMBER # 04V332000 IS RELATED TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR COIL SPRINGS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR ON JANUARY 15, 2007, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE FAILED. THE CONTA...

Nov 26, 2006 Exterior Lighting 38,165 mi

BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE.... THE SAME BRAKE SWITCH AND FAILURE COVERED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL! *JB

Nov 26, 2006 Exterior Lighting 38,165 mi

BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE.... THE SAME BRAKE SWITCH AND FAILURE COVERED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL! *JB

Nov 1, 2006 Suspension 67,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, A RUBBING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION, THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND WAS CUTTING INTO THE SIDE WALL OF THE REAR LEFT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT...

Nov 1, 2006 Suspension 67,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, A RUBBING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION, THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED AND WAS CUTTING INTO THE SIDE WALL OF THE REAR LEFT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT...

Sep 29, 2006 Suspension 145,666 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR STATE INSPECTION AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE COIL SPRING, REAR STRUT, AND REAR SWAY BAR LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 29, 2006 Suspension 145,666 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR STATE INSPECTION AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE COIL SPRING, REAR STRUT, AND REAR SWAY BAR LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 29, 2006 Suspension 145,666 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR STATE INSPECTION AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE COIL SPRING, REAR STRUT, AND REAR SWAY BAR LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 29, 2006 Suspension 145,666 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR STATE INSPECTION AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE COIL SPRING, REAR STRUT, AND REAR SWAY BAR LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 25, 2006 Interior Lighting 77,670 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ONE END OF THE BULB WAS DISCONNECTED TO SAVE THE BATTERY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LOCKS WORKED ERRATICALLY. SOMETIMES THE LOCKS LOCKED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND OTHER TIMES IT COULD BE 15 M...

Sep 25, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 77,670 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ONE END OF THE BULB WAS DISCONNECTED TO SAVE THE BATTERY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LOCKS WORKED ERRATICALLY. SOMETIMES THE LOCKS LOCKED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND OTHER TIMES IT COULD BE 15 M...

Sep 25, 2006 Interior Lighting 77,670 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ONE END OF THE BULB WAS DISCONNECTED TO SAVE THE BATTERY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LOCKS WORKED ERRATICALLY. SOMETIMES THE LOCKS LOCKED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND OTHER TIMES IT COULD BE 15 M...

Sep 25, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 77,670 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR LIGHT IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ONE END OF THE BULB WAS DISCONNECTED TO SAVE THE BATTERY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LOCKS WORKED ERRATICALLY. SOMETIMES THE LOCKS LOCKED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND OTHER TIMES IT COULD BE 15 M...

Jul 26, 2006 Suspension 61,880 mi

I TOOK THE CAR INTO SERVICE FOR A ROUTINE BRAKE CHECK AND A PROBLEM WITH BOTH REAR TIRES LEAKING AIR AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING FRACTURE WAS SO SEVERE THAT IT LEFT A 2 INCH SHARP PROJECTILE AGAINST THE TIRE. I REPLACED BOTH SPRINGS AND TIRES. *JB

Jul 26, 2006 Suspension 61,880 mi

I TOOK THE CAR INTO SERVICE FOR A ROUTINE BRAKE CHECK AND A PROBLEM WITH BOTH REAR TIRES LEAKING AIR AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING FRACTURE WAS SO SEVERE THAT IT LEFT A 2 INCH SHARP PROJECTILE AGAINST THE TIRE. I REPLACED BOTH SPRINGS AND TIRES. *JB

Jun 24, 2006 Suspension 77,200 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE RIGHT REAR SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. *JB

Jun 24, 2006 Suspension 77,200 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE RIGHT REAR SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. *JB

Jun 5, 2006 Suspension 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS A GROOVE WAS FOUND ON THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE THAT WAS CAUSED BY A FRACTURED COIL SPRING. THERE IS A RECALL #04V332000 CONCERNING THE FRONT COIL SPRING. THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE REAR COIL SPRINGS.

Jun 5, 2006 Tires

2000 SABLE'S LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT. *TS THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE LF BUMPER, FENDER, TIRE WELL, LF DOOR AND MIRROR. *NM

Jun 5, 2006 Suspension 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS A GROOVE WAS FOUND ON THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE THAT WAS CAUSED BY A FRACTURED COIL SPRING. THERE IS A RECALL #04V332000 CONCERNING THE FRONT COIL SPRING. THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE REAR COIL SPRINGS.

Jun 5, 2006 Tires

2000 SABLE'S LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT. *TS THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE LF BUMPER, FENDER, TIRE WELL, LF DOOR AND MIRROR. *NM

May 23, 2006 Suspension 113,700 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE, AND DAMAGED MY STRUT ALSO. I WAS VERY LUCKY AS THE TIRE WAS NOT DAMAGED. I HAD TO RUSH THE CAR TO MONROE TO FIX IT ASAP. COST ME $800. I WOULD LIKE FORD TO RECALL THIS PART AND PAY OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY FIXED IT ON THEIR OWN EXPENSE. I BELIEVE OD...

May 23, 2006 Suspension 113,700 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE, AND DAMAGED MY STRUT ALSO. I WAS VERY LUCKY AS THE TIRE WAS NOT DAMAGED. I HAD TO RUSH THE CAR TO MONROE TO FIX IT ASAP. COST ME $800. I WOULD LIKE FORD TO RECALL THIS PART AND PAY OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY FIXED IT ON THEIR OWN EXPENSE. I BELIEVE OD...

May 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE LS WAGON REAR ROOF BRAKE LIGHT REFLECTOR. THIS BRAKE LAMP REFLECTOR LENS HAS COME APART BECAUSE OF A POOR SEALANT USED TO GLUE THE REFLECTOR LENS TO THE BODY OF THE ASSEMBLY. THIS LEAVES THE TOP REAR BRAKE LAMP EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AND NO RED REFLECTIVE LIGHT FOR VEHICLES BE...

May 18, 2006 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE LS WAGON REAR ROOF BRAKE LIGHT REFLECTOR. THIS BRAKE LAMP REFLECTOR LENS HAS COME APART BECAUSE OF A POOR SEALANT USED TO GLUE THE REFLECTOR LENS TO THE BODY OF THE ASSEMBLY. THIS LEAVES THE TOP REAR BRAKE LAMP EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AND NO RED REFLECTIVE LIGHT FOR VEHICLES BE...

May 16, 2006 Suspension 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE. UPON TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 2 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. AFTER PUTTING THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE REAR SPRINGS PUNCTURED THE TIRE AFTER...

May 16, 2006 Suspension 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE. UPON TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 2 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. AFTER PUTTING THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE REAR SPRINGS PUNCTURED THE TIRE AFTER...

May 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE (TURN OFF) WHILE IN MOTION UNLESS YOU TAP THE BRAKES, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CAR CRASH. *JB

May 6, 2006 Seat Belts 36,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS (DRIVER & PASSENGER) LOCK-UP ON THE ROTATION AND PREVENT YOU TO PUT ON SEAT BELT, WHICH CAN RESULT TO SEVERE INJURY IN A CRASH. *JB

May 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 81,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE (TURN OFF) WHILE IN MOTION UNLESS YOU TAP THE BRAKES, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CAR CRASH. *JB

May 6, 2006 Seat Belts 36,000 mi

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS (DRIVER & PASSENGER) LOCK-UP ON THE ROTATION AND PREVENT YOU TO PUT ON SEAT BELT, WHICH CAN RESULT TO SEVERE INJURY IN A CRASH. *JB

May 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,959 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF ALONG WITH HE ABS LIGHT -BOTH SENSOR HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF SINCE BROUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 2000 - I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 10 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM THEY KEEP SAYING THERE WAS NOT THING WRONG - NOW I HAVE TAKEN TO MY OWN MECHANI...

May 4, 2006 Suspension 48,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 10-45 MPH, THERE WAS A DRAGGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THIS CAUSED AN EIGHTH OF AN INCH GROOVE IN THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

May 4, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,959 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF ALONG WITH HE ABS LIGHT -BOTH SENSOR HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF SINCE BROUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 2000 - I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 10 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM THEY KEEP SAYING THERE WAS NOT THING WRONG - NOW I HAVE TAKEN TO MY OWN MECHANI...

May 4, 2006 Suspension 48,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 10-45 MPH, THERE WAS A DRAGGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THIS CAUSED AN EIGHTH OF AN INCH GROOVE IN THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Apr 19, 2006 Suspension 20,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 SABLE SEDAN VIN [XXX]. ON APRIL 7, 2006 THE LEFT REAR STRUT SPRING BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE. ( A 2" DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT BETWEEN THE GARAGE FLOOR AND THE DRIVEWAY) MY INSPECTION REVEALED A RUBBING NOISE CAUSED BY THE BROKEN SPRING COIL GOUGING INTO THE TIRE!! ...

Apr 19, 2006 Suspension

AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHILE COMPLETING THE TURN, I HEARD A LOUD THUMP IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND EXAMINED THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WERE NEARLY RUBBING ON THE TIRES. BOTH REAR COIL SPRI...

Apr 19, 2006 Suspension 20,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 SABLE SEDAN VIN [XXX]. ON APRIL 7, 2006 THE LEFT REAR STRUT SPRING BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE. ( A 2" DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT BETWEEN THE GARAGE FLOOR AND THE DRIVEWAY) MY INSPECTION REVEALED A RUBBING NOISE CAUSED BY THE BROKEN SPRING COIL GOUGING INTO THE TIRE!! ...

Apr 19, 2006 Suspension

AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHILE COMPLETING THE TURN, I HEARD A LOUD THUMP IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND EXAMINED THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WELLS WERE NEARLY RUBBING ON THE TIRES. BOTH REAR COIL SPRI...

Mar 29, 2006 Suspension

CAR WAS IN WITH MY MECHANIC FOR YEARLY SAFETY/EMISSIONS INSPECTION. MY MECHANIC FOUND THAT A REAR COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR VEHICLE TO PASS INSPECTION. *JB

Mar 29, 2006 Suspension 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS SWERVING TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE.

Mar 29, 2006 Suspension

CAR WAS IN WITH MY MECHANIC FOR YEARLY SAFETY/EMISSIONS INSPECTION. MY MECHANIC FOUND THAT A REAR COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR VEHICLE TO PASS INSPECTION. *JB

Mar 29, 2006 Suspension 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS SWERVING TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE.

Mar 13, 2006 Suspension 59,012 mi

LEFT REAR SUSPENSION SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING. TAKING OUT THE STRUTS, LEFT REAR TIRE, AND DISABLING THE AUTO. AUTO WAS UNDRIVEABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. BOTH REAR SPRINGS, STRUTS, AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER REPAIRING WAS CAUSEWAY FORD, LINCOLN MERC...

Mar 13, 2006 Suspension 59,012 mi

LEFT REAR SUSPENSION SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING. TAKING OUT THE STRUTS, LEFT REAR TIRE, AND DISABLING THE AUTO. AUTO WAS UNDRIVEABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. BOTH REAR SPRINGS, STRUTS, AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER REPAIRING WAS CAUSEWAY FORD, LINCOLN MERC...

Feb 28, 2006 Seat Belts

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT MY REAR SEAT BELTS, I USED THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT FROM 2003 UNTIL IT BROKE IN 2004. THE MIDDLE IS WHERE I PUT MY SON'S CAR SEAT. I ALWAYS MADE SURE IT WAS IN RIGHT, IT MOVED NO MORE THEN AN INCH AND I ALWAYS LOCKED THE SEAT BELT. I DIDN'T TAKE THE CAR SEAT OUT MUCH SO THAT ...

Feb 28, 2006 Seat Belts

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT MY REAR SEAT BELTS, I USED THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT FROM 2003 UNTIL IT BROKE IN 2004. THE MIDDLE IS WHERE I PUT MY SON'S CAR SEAT. I ALWAYS MADE SURE IT WAS IN RIGHT, IT MOVED NO MORE THEN AN INCH AND I ALWAYS LOCKED THE SEAT BELT. I DIDN'T TAKE THE CAR SEAT OUT MUCH SO THAT ...

Feb 12, 2006 Suspension 42,277 mi

DIAGNOSTIC FROM DEALER; RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKEN; TIRE BRUISED SIDEWALL (TIRES WERE JUST INSTALLED ON 10/21/05). REPLACE BOTH REAR SPRINGS AND REPLACE BOTH REAR STABILIZER LINKS. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED ON A FLAT BED TO THE DEALER TO HAVE FIXED. HAD TO HAVE FRONT SPRINGS FIXED (7/25/05) AS THEY...

Feb 12, 2006 Suspension 42,277 mi

DIAGNOSTIC FROM DEALER; RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKEN; TIRE BRUISED SIDEWALL (TIRES WERE JUST INSTALLED ON 10/21/05). REPLACE BOTH REAR SPRINGS AND REPLACE BOTH REAR STABILIZER LINKS. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED ON A FLAT BED TO THE DEALER TO HAVE FIXED. HAD TO HAVE FRONT SPRINGS FIXED (7/25/05) AS THEY...

Jan 25, 2006 Suspension 42,000 mi

PUT CAR IN REVERSE AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. THOUGHT THAT HIT SOMETHING, BUT WHEN LOOKING DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG. THEN STARTED HEARING A NOISE IN REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. DROVE CAR TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AND THEY SHOWED HER THE BROKEN COIL AND THE INSIDE OF TIRE THAT HAD BEEN GOUGED OUT DOW...

Jan 25, 2006 Suspension 42,000 mi

PUT CAR IN REVERSE AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. THOUGHT THAT HIT SOMETHING, BUT WHEN LOOKING DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG. THEN STARTED HEARING A NOISE IN REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. DROVE CAR TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT, AND THEY SHOWED HER THE BROKEN COIL AND THE INSIDE OF TIRE THAT HAD BEEN GOUGED OUT DOW...

Dec 20, 2005 Suspension 78,500 mi

ON 12/15/2005, I WAS DRIVING MY TWO KIDS TO SCHOOL IN MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE WHEN MY LEFT REAR TIRE (ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD) BLEW OUT. I SWERVED AND CAME TO REST ON A GRASSY MEDIAN. MY KIDS AND I WERE PRETTY SHAKEN UP BUT I MANAGED TO COMPOSE MYSELF TO GET OUT AND CHANGE THE TIRE. AS CARS DROVE RELATIV...

Dec 20, 2005 Suspension 78,500 mi

ON 12/15/2005, I WAS DRIVING MY TWO KIDS TO SCHOOL IN MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE WHEN MY LEFT REAR TIRE (ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD) BLEW OUT. I SWERVED AND CAME TO REST ON A GRASSY MEDIAN. MY KIDS AND I WERE PRETTY SHAKEN UP BUT I MANAGED TO COMPOSE MYSELF TO GET OUT AND CHANGE THE TIRE. AS CARS DROVE RELATIV...

Nov 9, 2005 Suspension 94,138 mi

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR BROKEN REAR SPRING AND NEW TIRE INSTALLED ON 2000 MERCURY SABLE. *TS THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT BOTH SPRINGS HAD CRACKS IN THEM. *JB

Nov 9, 2005 Suspension 94,138 mi

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR BROKEN REAR SPRING AND NEW TIRE INSTALLED ON 2000 MERCURY SABLE. *TS THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT BOTH SPRINGS HAD CRACKS IN THEM. *JB

Oct 31, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND MAKING A NOISE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. . SHE HAD NOT HAD THE REPAIRS MADE YET. *AK

Oct 31, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND MAKING A NOISE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. . SHE HAD NOT HAD THE REPAIRS MADE YET. *AK

Oct 22, 2005 Suspension 111,783 mi

NOISE IN REAR, WORSE WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND BRAKING. PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED TO BE BROKEN REAR COIL SPRINGS AND THEY WERE REPLACED. IT APPEARS UNDER INVESTIGATION # PEO5054 THAT A NUMBER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE 2000 MERCURY SABLES. WE WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT OF O...

Oct 22, 2005 Suspension 111,783 mi

NOISE IN REAR, WORSE WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND BRAKING. PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED TO BE BROKEN REAR COIL SPRINGS AND THEY WERE REPLACED. IT APPEARS UNDER INVESTIGATION # PEO5054 THAT A NUMBER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE 2000 MERCURY SABLES. WE WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT OF O...

Oct 21, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING. *JB

Oct 21, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING. *JB

Oct 20, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

IN APRIL 2005, WE HAD OUR MERCURY SABLE INSPECTED AS REQUIRED IN PENNSYLVANIA. AT THAT TIME OUR MECHANIC FOUND THE REAR SPRING BROKEN ON OUR CAR. WE HAD TO HAVE THE REAR SPRINGS REPLACE BY A MERCURY DEALER. IT WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. WHEN ASKING IF THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE OF COURSE WE WERE TOL...

Oct 20, 2005 Suspension 85,000 mi

IN APRIL 2005, WE HAD OUR MERCURY SABLE INSPECTED AS REQUIRED IN PENNSYLVANIA. AT THAT TIME OUR MECHANIC FOUND THE REAR SPRING BROKEN ON OUR CAR. WE HAD TO HAVE THE REAR SPRINGS REPLACE BY A MERCURY DEALER. IT WAS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. WHEN ASKING IF THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE OF COURSE WE WERE TOL...

Oct 13, 2005 Suspension 57,991 mi

FRACTURED LEFT REAR COIL SPRING RUPTURING LEFT REAR TIRE RESULTING IN RAPID AIR LOSS. *NM

Oct 13, 2005 Suspension 57,991 mi

FRACTURED LEFT REAR COIL SPRING RUPTURING LEFT REAR TIRE RESULTING IN RAPID AIR LOSS. *NM

Oct 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 95,600 mi

ON THREE OCCASIONS OVER PAST FEW WEEKS, MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THEY BOTH TURN OFF FOR 1-3 SECONDS, AND THEN TURN BACK ON. ALL OTHER LIGHTS (INTERIOR INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, AND EXTERIOR PARKING LIGHTS) REMAIN ON. I DID NOT HIT ANY BUMPS OR HAVE ANY OTHER SHAKING THAT WOULD...

Oct 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting 95,600 mi

ON THREE OCCASIONS OVER PAST FEW WEEKS, MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THEY BOTH TURN OFF FOR 1-3 SECONDS, AND THEN TURN BACK ON. ALL OTHER LIGHTS (INTERIOR INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, AND EXTERIOR PARKING LIGHTS) REMAIN ON. I DID NOT HIT ANY BUMPS OR HAVE ANY OTHER SHAKING THAT WOULD...

Oct 6, 2005 Suspension 24,092 mi

DT: LEFT REAR SPRING BROKE AND BLEW THE REAR TIRE. CONSUMER WAS NOT DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPEN. WHEN THE CAR WAS A YEAR OR TWO OLD AND WAS DRIVEN WITH 2 ADULTS IN THE BACK SEAT THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE WHEN TURNING A CORNER OR HITTING A BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE...

Oct 6, 2005 Suspension 24,092 mi

DT: LEFT REAR SPRING BROKE AND BLEW THE REAR TIRE. CONSUMER WAS NOT DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPEN. WHEN THE CAR WAS A YEAR OR TWO OLD AND WAS DRIVEN WITH 2 ADULTS IN THE BACK SEAT THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE WHEN TURNING A CORNER OR HITTING A BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE...

Sep 27, 2005 Suspension

DT: 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT COIL BUSTED AND PUNCTURED A TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. THE CONSUMER ALREADY HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, THEY TOLD HER IT WAS T...

Sep 27, 2005 Suspension

DT: 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT COIL BUSTED AND PUNCTURED A TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. THE CONSUMER ALREADY HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, THEY TOLD HER IT WAS T...

Sep 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED OCCASIONALLY WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE WILL IDLE ROUGHLY AND THEN SHUT DOWN. WHILE AT THE LIGHT, HE HAS TO KEEP IT IDLING BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX WEEKS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT F...

Sep 23, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

DT: 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED OCCASIONALLY WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE WILL IDLE ROUGHLY AND THEN SHUT DOWN. WHILE AT THE LIGHT, HE HAS TO KEEP IT IDLING BY PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX WEEKS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT F...

Sep 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH/CONTROLLER - CANNOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL VIA ON/OFF SWITCH, ONLY BY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. TAPPING THE BRAKES WILL DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE FUNCTION BUT WILL NOT TURN IT OFF. WE HAD A NEAR MISS OF AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. OEM MANUFACTURER RE...

Sep 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH/CONTROLLER - CANNOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL VIA ON/OFF SWITCH, ONLY BY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. TAPPING THE BRAKES WILL DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE FUNCTION BUT WILL NOT TURN IT OFF. WE HAD A NEAR MISS OF AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. OEM MANUFACTURER RE...

Aug 19, 2005 Steering 55,000 mi

POWERSTEARING UNIT RACKED PINION STEERING AND LEFT FRONT DRIVE UNIT FAILED COOLANT LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON WITH NO PROBLOMS ALONG WITH THE EMISSIONS LIGHT WITH NO PROBLOMS

Aug 19, 2005 Equipment 55,000 mi

POWERSTEARING UNIT RACKED PINION STEERING AND LEFT FRONT DRIVE UNIT FAILED COOLANT LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON WITH NO PROBLOMS ALONG WITH THE EMISSIONS LIGHT WITH NO PROBLOMS

Aug 19, 2005 Steering 55,000 mi

POWERSTEARING UNIT RACKED PINION STEERING AND LEFT FRONT DRIVE UNIT FAILED COOLANT LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON WITH NO PROBLOMS ALONG WITH THE EMISSIONS LIGHT WITH NO PROBLOMS

Aug 19, 2005 Equipment 55,000 mi

POWERSTEARING UNIT RACKED PINION STEERING AND LEFT FRONT DRIVE UNIT FAILED COOLANT LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON WITH NO PROBLOMS ALONG WITH THE EMISSIONS LIGHT WITH NO PROBLOMS

Jul 27, 2005 Suspension 45,547 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH 45,500 MILES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO A TIRE STORE FOR NEW TIRES WHEN THE MECHANIC FOUND A BROKEN COIL SPRING ON THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE BROKEN COIL END WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THEY SAID THE TIRE WAS PROBABLY MINUTES AWAY FROM FAILURE AND THERE WAS A GROOVE ...

Jul 27, 2005 Suspension 45,547 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH 45,500 MILES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO A TIRE STORE FOR NEW TIRES WHEN THE MECHANIC FOUND A BROKEN COIL SPRING ON THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE BROKEN COIL END WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. THEY SAID THE TIRE WAS PROBABLY MINUTES AWAY FROM FAILURE AND THERE WAS A GROOVE ...

Jul 26, 2005 Suspension 76,905 mi

RE: CAMPAIGN #04V332000 (FORD RECALL #04517 FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE NOTED AS DEFECTIVE, SHIELDS INSTALLED. ONE SPRING ON FRONT BROKE 4 MONTHS LATER AND BOTH FRONT WERE REPLACED. THE NEXT WEEK ONE REAR SPRING BROKE. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. WHAT EXACTLY IS THE DIFFERENCE BE...

Jul 26, 2005 Suspension 76,905 mi

RE: CAMPAIGN #04V332000 (FORD RECALL #04517 FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE NOTED AS DEFECTIVE, SHIELDS INSTALLED. ONE SPRING ON FRONT BROKE 4 MONTHS LATER AND BOTH FRONT WERE REPLACED. THE NEXT WEEK ONE REAR SPRING BROKE. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. WHAT EXACTLY IS THE DIFFERENCE BE...

Jul 25, 2005 Suspension 40,599 mi

DT: THE PROBLEM BEGAN ON 6/16/05. IN FEBRUARY THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE COIL SPRINGS, AND IT WAS REPAIRED. IT WAS THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. AS OWNER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A POP, THEN UPON ENTERING THE GARAGE A RUBBING FEELING COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND WAS MA...

Jul 25, 2005 Suspension 40,599 mi

DT: THE PROBLEM BEGAN ON 6/16/05. IN FEBRUARY THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE COIL SPRINGS, AND IT WAS REPAIRED. IT WAS THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. AS OWNER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A POP, THEN UPON ENTERING THE GARAGE A RUBBING FEELING COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND WAS MA...

Jul 12, 2005 Suspension 30,958 mi

DT: CAR WAS PARKED AND UPON STARTING ENGINE THERE WAS LOUD NOISE LIKE A BANG. DISCOVERED TIRE WAS FLAT. CONSUMER'S SON IN LAW CHANGED THE TIRE AND DISCOVERED THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FAILED AND CAUSED TIRE TO "EXPLODE". THIS OCCURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK TO A SERVICE DEALER, MIDAS ...

Jul 12, 2005 Suspension 30,958 mi

DT: CAR WAS PARKED AND UPON STARTING ENGINE THERE WAS LOUD NOISE LIKE A BANG. DISCOVERED TIRE WAS FLAT. CONSUMER'S SON IN LAW CHANGED THE TIRE AND DISCOVERED THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FAILED AND CAUSED TIRE TO "EXPLODE". THIS OCCURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK TO A SERVICE DEALER, MIDAS ...

Jul 12, 2005 Suspension 30,958 mi

DT: CAR WAS PARKED AND UPON STARTING ENGINE THERE WAS LOUD NOISE LIKE A BANG. DISCOVERED TIRE WAS FLAT. CONSUMER'S SON IN LAW CHANGED THE TIRE AND DISCOVERED THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FAILED AND CAUSED TIRE TO "EXPLODE". THIS OCCURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK TO A SERVICE DEALER, MIDAS ...

Jul 12, 2005 Suspension 30,958 mi

DT: CAR WAS PARKED AND UPON STARTING ENGINE THERE WAS LOUD NOISE LIKE A BANG. DISCOVERED TIRE WAS FLAT. CONSUMER'S SON IN LAW CHANGED THE TIRE AND DISCOVERED THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD FAILED AND CAUSED TIRE TO "EXPLODE". THIS OCCURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK TO A SERVICE DEALER, MIDAS ...

Jul 8, 2005 Power Train

DT: MERCURY SABLE 2000. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD HER THAT IT WAS BECAUSE SHE WAS PULLING A TRAILER WITH HER VEHICLE. BUT SHE STATED THAT THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED SH...

Jul 8, 2005 Power Train

DT: MERCURY SABLE 2000. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD HER THAT IT WAS BECAUSE SHE WAS PULLING A TRAILER WITH HER VEHICLE. BUT SHE STATED THAT THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED SH...

Jun 13, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE (FRACTURE) CAUSING BLOW-OUT OF REAR DRIVER-SIDE TIRE. TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. EXISTING RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURE, THIS OCCURED ON THE REAR. BOTH REAR SPRINGS AND CUT TIRE REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE.

Jun 13, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE (FRACTURE) CAUSING BLOW-OUT OF REAR DRIVER-SIDE TIRE. TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. EXISTING RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURE, THIS OCCURED ON THE REAR. BOTH REAR SPRINGS AND CUT TIRE REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE.

Jun 8, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE AND IS ASKING THAT THE RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURES BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDED THE FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS.*MR THE REAR COIL SPRING IN THE CONSUEMR'S VEHICLE BROKE. *NM

Jun 8, 2005 Suspension

CONSUMER OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE AND IS ASKING THAT THE RECALL FOR FRONT COIL SPRING FAILURES BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDED THE FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS.*MR THE REAR COIL SPRING IN THE CONSUEMR'S VEHICLE BROKE. *NM

Jun 7, 2005 Suspension 35,550 mi

(1) I OWN A MERCURY SABLE, 4 DR. SEDAN [XXX] WITH APPROXIMATELY 35,550 MILES ON IT. LAST WEEK, 06/03/05) WITH NO OBVIOUS CAUSATION (I.E. DID NOT RUN OVER A HUGE POTHOLE OR ROCK/CURB), I BEGAN TO HEAR A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEEL - IT SOUNDED A BIT LIKE A BRAKE SHOE DRAGGING OR A TREE BRANCH S...

Jun 7, 2005 Suspension 63,700 mi

I TOOK BY VEHICLE TO A TIRE RETAILER TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. WHEN THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE WHEELS HE FOUND THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE FRACTURED END OF THE COIL SPRING REMAINED CAPTURED IN THE LOWER COIL SPRING SEAT SO TH...

Jun 7, 2005 Suspension 35,550 mi

(1) I OWN A MERCURY SABLE, 4 DR. SEDAN [XXX] WITH APPROXIMATELY 35,550 MILES ON IT. LAST WEEK, 06/03/05) WITH NO OBVIOUS CAUSATION (I.E. DID NOT RUN OVER A HUGE POTHOLE OR ROCK/CURB), I BEGAN TO HEAR A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEEL - IT SOUNDED A BIT LIKE A BRAKE SHOE DRAGGING OR A TREE BRANCH S...

Jun 7, 2005 Suspension 63,700 mi

I TOOK BY VEHICLE TO A TIRE RETAILER TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. WHEN THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE WHEELS HE FOUND THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED IN THE FIRST ACTIVE COIL ABOVE THE LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE FRACTURED END OF THE COIL SPRING REMAINED CAPTURED IN THE LOWER COIL SPRING SEAT SO TH...

Jun 6, 2005 Suspension

THE DEALER SAID THAT HE WILL PUT FRONT SHIELDS AROUND THE FRONT SPRINGS BECAUSE THE SPRING BREAKS AND PUNCHES THE FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE REAR SPRING BROKE AND PUNCHED THE REAR TIRE. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO COVERAGE.*AK

Jun 6, 2005 Suspension

THE DEALER SAID THAT HE WILL PUT FRONT SHIELDS AROUND THE FRONT SPRINGS BECAUSE THE SPRING BREAKS AND PUNCHES THE FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE REAR SPRING BROKE AND PUNCHED THE REAR TIRE. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO COVERAGE.*AK

May 29, 2005 Suspension 37,000 mi

EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE: NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (38,000 MILES) FAILURE: SUSPENSION--LINKAGE BECOMES LOOSE PREMATURELYAND RATTLES. HANDLING BECOMES LOOSE PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD. WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT FAILURE: 1 CAR HAD LINKAGE REPLACED. 1 CAR IS STILL IN NEED OF REPAIR

May 29, 2005 Suspension 37,000 mi

EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE: NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (38,000 MILES) FAILURE: SUSPENSION--LINKAGE BECOMES LOOSE PREMATURELYAND RATTLES. HANDLING BECOMES LOOSE PRESENTING A SAFETY HAZARD. WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT FAILURE: 1 CAR HAD LINKAGE REPLACED. 1 CAR IS STILL IN NEED OF REPAIR

May 23, 2005 Suspension 40,000 mi

DT: THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS, AND THEY LATER TOLD HIM THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR SRPINGS.*AK

May 23, 2005 Suspension 40,000 mi

DT: THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS, AND THEY LATER TOLD HIM THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR SRPINGS.*AK

May 23, 2005 Suspension 40,000 mi

DT: THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS, AND THEY LATER TOLD HIM THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR SRPINGS.*AK

May 23, 2005 Suspension 40,000 mi

DT: THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS, AND THEY LATER TOLD HIM THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR SRPINGS.*AK

May 16, 2005 Suspension 18,233 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK *SC *JB

May 16, 2005 Suspension 18,233 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE WAS PUNCTURED. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK *SC *JB

May 10, 2005 Suspension 29,000 mi

DT: GOT RECALL NOTICE LAST AUGUST ON GUARD SPRINGS ON FRONT OF CAR, AND IT IS NOW MAY AND HE CAN'T GET ANYONE TO FIX HIS CAR. DEALER KEEPS TELLING HIM THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS YET. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY HELP EITHER.*AK

May 10, 2005 Suspension 29,000 mi

DT: GOT RECALL NOTICE LAST AUGUST ON GUARD SPRINGS ON FRONT OF CAR, AND IT IS NOW MAY AND HE CAN'T GET ANYONE TO FIX HIS CAR. DEALER KEEPS TELLING HIM THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS YET. CALLED MANUFACTURER AND THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY HELP EITHER.*AK

May 7, 2005 Unknown Or Other

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE WAS PARK AT MY PLACE OF BUSINESS....LEAVING FOR HOME, STARTED UP THE CAR (BOOM) SMOKE FOR UNDER THE HOOD. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD COVER EXPLODED (TOP OF THE ENGINE) . IT'S GOING TO COST ME OVER $600 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. HAS THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN TO EVERYONE ELSE..

May 7, 2005 Unknown Or Other

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE WAS PARK AT MY PLACE OF BUSINESS....LEAVING FOR HOME, STARTED UP THE CAR (BOOM) SMOKE FOR UNDER THE HOOD. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD COVER EXPLODED (TOP OF THE ENGINE) . IT'S GOING TO COST ME OVER $600 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. HAS THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN TO EVERYONE ELSE..

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 14,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT FULL THROTTLE, EVEN WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AGAIN, AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN THE FRONT AXLE BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY COULDN'T IN...

Apr 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT FULL THROTTLE, EVEN WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AGAIN, AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN THE FRONT AXLE BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY COULDN'T IN...

Apr 27, 2005 Power Train 14,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT FULL THROTTLE, EVEN WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AGAIN, AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN THE FRONT AXLE BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY COULDN'T IN...

Apr 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AT FULL THROTTLE, EVEN WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AGAIN, AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN THE FRONT AXLE BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY COULDN'T IN...

Apr 25, 2005 Suspension 51,980 mi

AFTER NOTICING THAT REAR LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK THE RESULT OF THE TIRE BEING FLAT WAS BECAUSE THE SHARP EDGES OF THE COIL SPRING CUT THE RUBBER ON THE INSIDE OF THE T...

Apr 25, 2005 Suspension 51,980 mi

AFTER NOTICING THAT REAR LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK THE RESULT OF THE TIRE BEING FLAT WAS BECAUSE THE SHARP EDGES OF THE COIL SPRING CUT THE RUBBER ON THE INSIDE OF THE T...

Apr 12, 2005 Suspension 80,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER RECALL WAS COMPLETED FOR FRONT SPRING SHIELDS I NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION SAGGING. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHICH DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR SPRING WAS BROKEN. CAR IS LIGHTLY DRIVEN, NO TOWING, AND HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES. DEALER IS RECOMMENDING REPLACEMENT OF BOTH...

Apr 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,500 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH DURATEC V6 24V ENGINE. STARTED CAR; LOUD BANG; INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH STARTING OR DRIVING THE VEHICLE. ALL MAINTENANCE DONE IN TIMELY MANNER. WHEN INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED PIECES OF PLASTIC FLEW AND INSULATION UNDER HOOD WAS ACTUALLY SHREDDED....

Apr 12, 2005 Suspension 80,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER RECALL WAS COMPLETED FOR FRONT SPRING SHIELDS I NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION SAGGING. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHICH DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR SPRING WAS BROKEN. CAR IS LIGHTLY DRIVEN, NO TOWING, AND HAS ONLY 80,000 MILES. DEALER IS RECOMMENDING REPLACEMENT OF BOTH...

Apr 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,500 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH DURATEC V6 24V ENGINE. STARTED CAR; LOUD BANG; INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH STARTING OR DRIVING THE VEHICLE. ALL MAINTENANCE DONE IN TIMELY MANNER. WHEN INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED PIECES OF PLASTIC FLEW AND INSULATION UNDER HOOD WAS ACTUALLY SHREDDED....

Apr 3, 2005 Seat Belts 83,121 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT.*AK

Apr 3, 2005 Seat Belts 83,121 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT.*AK

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension 98,800 mi

FRONT SPRINGS WHERE IDENTIFIED AS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING AND WAS NOTIFIED BY FORD, THE SPRINGS DID BREAK PENETRATING INTO THE TIRE. SPRINGS WHERE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED NOT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE SPRING ENTERING THE TIRE. ...

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension 98,800 mi

FRONT SPRINGS WHERE IDENTIFIED AS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING AND WAS NOTIFIED BY FORD, THE SPRINGS DID BREAK PENETRATING INTO THE TIRE. SPRINGS WHERE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED NOT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE SPRING ENTERING THE TIRE. ...

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension 98,800 mi

FRONT SPRINGS WHERE IDENTIFIED AS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING AND WAS NOTIFIED BY FORD, THE SPRINGS DID BREAK PENETRATING INTO THE TIRE. SPRINGS WHERE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED NOT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE SPRING ENTERING THE TIRE. ...

Mar 28, 2005 Suspension 98,800 mi

FRONT SPRINGS WHERE IDENTIFIED AS A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING AND WAS NOTIFIED BY FORD, THE SPRINGS DID BREAK PENETRATING INTO THE TIRE. SPRINGS WHERE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED AT A LOW SPEED NOT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE SPRING ENTERING THE TIRE. ...

Mar 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 65,000 mi

1) INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED WHEN STARTING THE CAR; ) CAR NOT DRIVEABLE; ) TOWED TO WHITE BEAR LINCOLN MERCURY FOR SERVICE - ESTIMATE PROVIDED 25, MARCH, 2005. *AK

Mar 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 65,000 mi

1) INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED WHEN STARTING THE CAR; ) CAR NOT DRIVEABLE; ) TOWED TO WHITE BEAR LINCOLN MERCURY FOR SERVICE - ESTIMATE PROVIDED 25, MARCH, 2005. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Suspension

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRING. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 15, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE IN WHICH A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (04S17) WAS ISSUED. A WEEK BEFORE THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS A REAR SPRING OF MINE HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING A DEEP GROOVE ON THE INNER WALL OF THE REAR TIRE. I HAD TO HAVE BOTH REAR SPRINGS REPLACED AS WELL AS A BRAND NE...

Mar 15, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE IN WHICH A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (04S17) WAS ISSUED. A WEEK BEFORE THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS A REAR SPRING OF MINE HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING A DEEP GROOVE ON THE INNER WALL OF THE REAR TIRE. I HAD TO HAVE BOTH REAR SPRINGS REPLACED AS WELL AS A BRAND NE...

Mar 15, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE IN WHICH A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (04S17) WAS ISSUED. A WEEK BEFORE THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS A REAR SPRING OF MINE HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING A DEEP GROOVE ON THE INNER WALL OF THE REAR TIRE. I HAD TO HAVE BOTH REAR SPRINGS REPLACED AS WELL AS A BRAND NE...

Mar 15, 2005 Suspension 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCURY SABLE IN WHICH A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (04S17) WAS ISSUED. A WEEK BEFORE THE SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS A REAR SPRING OF MINE HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING A DEEP GROOVE ON THE INNER WALL OF THE REAR TIRE. I HAD TO HAVE BOTH REAR SPRINGS REPLACED AS WELL AS A BRAND NE...

Feb 23, 2005 Unknown 80,200 mi

04 V 332 000/FRONT COIL SPRING: WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CRUNCHY/GRINDING NOISE AND THEN NOTICE THAT THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS DEFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAS BROKEN AND PUNCTURE THE RIG...

Feb 23, 2005 Unknown 80,200 mi

04 V 332 000/FRONT COIL SPRING: WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CRUNCHY/GRINDING NOISE AND THEN NOTICE THAT THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS DEFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAS BROKEN AND PUNCTURE THE RIG...

Feb 18, 2005 Suspension 28,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS USED MOSTLY AROUND TOWN AND IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDING FREQUENT WASHINGS. THERE WAS ABSOLUTLEY NO WARNING OF ANY TYPE PRIOR TO FAILURE. THE SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT STRUT BROKE, AND A JAGGED PORTION LODGED INTO THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, COMPLETLEY DESTROYING IT. THE...

Feb 18, 2005 Suspension 28,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS USED MOSTLY AROUND TOWN AND IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF INCLUDING FREQUENT WASHINGS. THERE WAS ABSOLUTLEY NO WARNING OF ANY TYPE PRIOR TO FAILURE. THE SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT STRUT BROKE, AND A JAGGED PORTION LODGED INTO THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, COMPLETLEY DESTROYING IT. THE...

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension

THE RIGHT SIDE COIL SPRING SHEARED OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF THE GARAGE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK IT WAS THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WHICH FAILED. *ER *JB

Feb 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STALLING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES TO HAVE NO CONTROL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Feb 16, 2005 Suspension

THE RIGHT SIDE COIL SPRING SHEARED OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF THE GARAGE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK IT WAS THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WHICH FAILED. *ER *JB

Feb 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STALLING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES TO HAVE NO CONTROL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK

Feb 7, 2005 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND PUNCTURED ONE OF THE TIRES. *NM *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND PUNCTURED ONE OF THE TIRES. *NM *JB

Jan 28, 2005 Suspension 88,000 mi

CAR HAD SOUNDED CREAKY IN THE BACK - HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT, BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND. RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE AND FELL OFF THE SHOCK - PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED, THE SPRING AND TIRE BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Suspension 88,000 mi

CAR HAD SOUNDED CREAKY IN THE BACK - HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT, BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND. RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKE AND FELL OFF THE SHOCK - PUNCTURING THE TIRE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED, THE SPRING AND TIRE BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 25, 2005 Suspension 52,721 mi

WE WERE NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS OF THE 2000 MERCURY SABLE IN AUGUST OF 2004. WE WENT TO THE GARAGE TO ASK WHAT WE SHOULD DO. THE GARAGE SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THE PARTS WERE MADE AND WHEN TO COME IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SPRINGS. WE WERE NEVER CALLED TO BRING THE CAR IN. ON J...

Jan 25, 2005 Suspension 52,721 mi

WE WERE NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL ON THE FRONT SPRINGS OF THE 2000 MERCURY SABLE IN AUGUST OF 2004. WE WENT TO THE GARAGE TO ASK WHAT WE SHOULD DO. THE GARAGE SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THE PARTS WERE MADE AND WHEN TO COME IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SPRINGS. WE WERE NEVER CALLED TO BRING THE CAR IN. ON J...

Jan 17, 2005 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

(1) I PURCHASED MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE GS V6 FROM MY FATHER WITH APPX. 38,000 MILES ON IT. MY FATHER AND I KEPT IT WELL MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED IN THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY GUIDELINES. HE ORIGINALLY BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN FARMINGTON, MI WHICH IS NOW LOCATED IN DEARBORN, MI CALLED...

Jan 17, 2005 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

(1) I PURCHASED MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE GS V6 FROM MY FATHER WITH APPX. 38,000 MILES ON IT. MY FATHER AND I KEPT IT WELL MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED IN THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY GUIDELINES. HE ORIGINALLY BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN FARMINGTON, MI WHICH IS NOW LOCATED IN DEARBORN, MI CALLED...

Jan 17, 2005 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

(1) I PURCHASED MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE GS V6 FROM MY FATHER WITH APPX. 38,000 MILES ON IT. MY FATHER AND I KEPT IT WELL MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED IN THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY GUIDELINES. HE ORIGINALLY BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN FARMINGTON, MI WHICH IS NOW LOCATED IN DEARBORN, MI CALLED...

Jan 17, 2005 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

(1) I PURCHASED MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE GS V6 FROM MY FATHER WITH APPX. 38,000 MILES ON IT. MY FATHER AND I KEPT IT WELL MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED IN THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY GUIDELINES. HE ORIGINALLY BOUGHT IT NEW FROM THE MERCURY DEALERSHIP IN FARMINGTON, MI WHICH IS NOW LOCATED IN DEARBORN, MI CALLED...

Jan 13, 2005 Suspension 63,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING PUNCTURE THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER NOTICE THE FLAT TIRE AND SEEN THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE "FRONT COIL SPRING". THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. 8NM

Jan 13, 2005 Suspension

RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA 04V332000 ON THE FRONT COIL SPRING. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *NM

Jan 13, 2005 Suspension 63,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING PUNCTURE THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER NOTICE THE FLAT TIRE AND SEEN THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE "FRONT COIL SPRING". THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. 8NM

Jan 13, 2005 Suspension

RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA 04V332000 ON THE FRONT COIL SPRING. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *NM

Jan 11, 2005 Suspension 52,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE COIL SPRING SHIELD, AND TO DATE NO FURTHER NOTIFICATION FOR THE PART WAS MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER. COIL SPRING SHIELD NHTSA RECALL 04V332000. *AK

Jan 11, 2005 Suspension 53,000 mi

THE FRONT COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN:04V332000 THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE. THE PARTS WILL NOT BE IN FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. TH...

Jan 11, 2005 Suspension 52,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE COIL SPRING SHIELD, AND TO DATE NO FURTHER NOTIFICATION FOR THE PART WAS MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER. COIL SPRING SHIELD NHTSA RECALL 04V332000. *AK

Jan 11, 2005 Suspension 53,000 mi

THE FRONT COIL SPRING ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN:04V332000 THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE. THE PARTS WILL NOT BE IN FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. TH...

Jan 7, 2005 Suspension

RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL (04S17) REPAIRS BECAUSE THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE FACTORY TIRES AND SPRINGS. *NM *SC *JB

Jan 7, 2005 Suspension

RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL (04S17) REPAIRS BECAUSE THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE FACTORY TIRES AND SPRINGS. *NM *SC *JB

Jan 6, 2005 Suspension

RECALL 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CONSUMER RECEIVED THIS RECALL NOTICE SINCE OCTOBER 2004, AND DEALER KEPT TELLING THE CONSUMER THAT THEY DID NOT RECEIVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RECALL. *AK

Jan 6, 2005 Suspension

RECALL 04V332000 CONCERNING FRONT COIL SPRINGS. CONSUMER RECEIVED THIS RECALL NOTICE SINCE OCTOBER 2004, AND DEALER KEPT TELLING THE CONSUMER THAT THEY DID NOT RECEIVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RECALL. *AK

Jan 5, 2005 Structure 50,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PART MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01517. HOWEVER, SHE CONTACTED FORD REGARDING RECALL NUMBER 01S17. FORD INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT IN AS OF YET. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE AUGUST. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN *TC

Jan 5, 2005 Structure 50,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PART MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01517. HOWEVER, SHE CONTACTED FORD REGARDING RECALL NUMBER 01S17. FORD INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT IN AS OF YET. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE AUGUST. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN *TC

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND WAS PRODUCED. THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER TO FIND THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND WAS PRODUCED. THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER TO FIND THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 20, 2004 Suspension 13,000 mi

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 04S17 FRONT COIL SPRINGS; NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000. FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 845-561-3900.*AK

Dec 20, 2004 Suspension 22,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V332000 FOR THE SPRING SHIELD, BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AT THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 20, 2004 Suspension 13,000 mi

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 04S17 FRONT COIL SPRINGS; NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000. FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 845-561-3900.*AK

Dec 20, 2004 Suspension 22,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V332000 FOR THE SPRING SHIELD, BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AT THE DEALER. *AK

Dec 13, 2004 Suspension 25,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED FORD RECALL 04S17 IN AUGUST 2004, WHICH STATED THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT IN, AND THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED. *AK......*AK

Dec 13, 2004 Suspension 25,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED FORD RECALL 04S17 IN AUGUST 2004, WHICH STATED THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT IN, AND THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED. *AK......*AK

Dec 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,460 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TC

Dec 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,460 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TC

Dec 2, 2004 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. LATER, CONSUMER FOUND OUT THERE WAS RECALL 04V332000 ON THIS SUBJECT. SHE SPOKE WITH MERCURY FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THEY REFERRED HER TO THE DEALER WHERE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT MIGHT TAKE A WHILE ...

Dec 2, 2004 Suspension

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. LATER, CONSUMER FOUND OUT THERE WAS RECALL 04V332000 ON THIS SUBJECT. SHE SPOKE WITH MERCURY FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THEY REFERRED HER TO THE DEALER WHERE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT MIGHT TAKE A WHILE ...

Nov 30, 2004 Suspension

THE OWNER REQUESTED A FULL REFUND FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BROKEN SPRING AND THE DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION AND TIRES. *BF THE TIRE WAS RIPPED IN ALMOST A COMPLETE CIRCLE. RECALL# 04V332000. *SC

Nov 30, 2004 Suspension

THE OWNER REQUESTED A FULL REFUND FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BROKEN SPRING AND THE DAMAGE TO THE SUSPENSION AND TIRES. *BF THE TIRE WAS RIPPED IN ALMOST A COMPLETE CIRCLE. RECALL# 04V332000. *SC

Nov 15, 2004 Suspension 40,598 mi

THE REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *JB THE STRUT WAS POINTING AND RUBBING THE TIRE. *SC

Nov 15, 2004 Suspension 40,598 mi

THE REAR COIL SPRINGS HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *JB THE STRUT WAS POINTING AND RUBBING THE TIRE. *SC

Nov 10, 2004 Unknown Or Other

RECEIVED 3 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. SHOULD ONE OCCUR, COULD CAUSE A BLOW OUT OF A FRONT TIRE. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED COMPENSATION. *SC

Nov 10, 2004 Unknown Or Other

RECEIVED 3 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. SHOULD ONE OCCUR, COULD CAUSE A BLOW OUT OF A FRONT TIRE. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED COMPENSATION. *SC

Oct 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 58,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP IN TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SPINAL CORD. *AK

Oct 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 58,000 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP IN TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SPINAL CORD. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Suspension 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY ONLY IDENTIFIED THE FRONT COIL SPRING AS BEING A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WHICH WAS CURRENTLYBEING RECALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD 38,000 MILES WHEN THE DEFECT OCCURRED.*AK THE ROTORS AND WHEEL BEARING W...

Oct 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY ONLY IDENTIFIED THE FRONT COIL SPRING AS BEING A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WHICH WAS CURRENTLYBEING RECALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD 38,000 MILES WHEN THE DEFECT OCCURRED.*AK THE ROTORS AND WHEEL BEARING W...

Oct 6, 2004 Suspension 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY ONLY IDENTIFIED THE FRONT COIL SPRING AS BEING A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WHICH WAS CURRENTLYBEING RECALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD 38,000 MILES WHEN THE DEFECT OCCURRED.*AK THE ROTORS AND WHEEL BEARING W...

Oct 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38,000 mi

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY ONLY IDENTIFIED THE FRONT COIL SPRING AS BEING A POSSIBLE PROBLEM WHICH WAS CURRENTLYBEING RECALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD 38,000 MILES WHEN THE DEFECT OCCURRED.*AK THE ROTORS AND WHEEL BEARING W...

Oct 1, 2004 Suspension

CONSUMER FEELS THAT 2000 MERCURY SABLE HAD A DEFECTIVE PART.*MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT SPECIFY WHAT PART(S) WAS DEFECTIVE. *NM THE LEFT FRONT SPRING HAD BROKEN. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT TIRE TO BE CUT COMPLETELY AROUND THE RIM. *SC *JB

Oct 1, 2004 Suspension

CONSUMER FEELS THAT 2000 MERCURY SABLE HAD A DEFECTIVE PART.*MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT SPECIFY WHAT PART(S) WAS DEFECTIVE. *NM THE LEFT FRONT SPRING HAD BROKEN. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT TIRE TO BE CUT COMPLETELY AROUND THE RIM. *SC *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 8 MPH TURNING A CORNER, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THIS OCCURRED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CONSUMER RECEIVING THE RECALL LETTER FOR THE COIL SPRING FROM THE MANUFACTURER. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000. THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION FROM LINCOL...

Sep 28, 2004 Suspension 68,357 mi

MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. IT WAS ALSO STIPULATED THAT BOTH COIL SPRINGS WOULD BE REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE LEFT COIL SPRING WAS REPAIRED IN DECEMBER. THIS OCCURRED BEFORE THE ISSUING OF THE RECALL. CURRENTLY,THE RIGHT SIDE NEEDED TO BE R...

Sep 28, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 8 MPH TURNING A CORNER, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THIS OCCURRED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CONSUMER RECEIVING THE RECALL LETTER FOR THE COIL SPRING FROM THE MANUFACTURER. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V332000. THE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION FROM LINCOL...

Sep 28, 2004 Suspension 68,357 mi

MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. IT WAS ALSO STIPULATED THAT BOTH COIL SPRINGS WOULD BE REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE LEFT COIL SPRING WAS REPAIRED IN DECEMBER. THIS OCCURRED BEFORE THE ISSUING OF THE RECALL. CURRENTLY,THE RIGHT SIDE NEEDED TO BE R...

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON RAINING DAYS, WHILE DRIVING THE AT ANY SPEED, THE SERPENTINE BELT WOULD FALL OFF AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MANY OCCASIONS, AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Sep 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON RAINING DAYS, WHILE DRIVING THE AT ANY SPEED, THE SERPENTINE BELT WOULD FALL OFF AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MANY OCCASIONS, AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THE SWITCH TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND OFF BROKE OFF IN THE CONSUMER'S HAND. *NM THE STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SWITCH, HOWEVER SHE WAS TOLD HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED BECAUSE THE PART WAS MADE IN A DIFFERENT PLACE. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Exterior Lighting

THE SWITCH TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND OFF BROKE OFF IN THE CONSUMER'S HAND. *NM THE STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SWITCH, HOWEVER SHE WAS TOLD HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED BECAUSE THE PART WAS MADE IN A DIFFERENT PLACE. *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL 04V332000 REGARDING COIL SPRING. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. FLOOR MANAGER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER NOT TO CALL UNTIL DECEMBER WHEN THEY EXPECT THE PARTS TO ARRIVE. *AK THE MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY REPLACED THE F...

Sep 13, 2004 Suspension

CONSUMER NOT SATISFIED WITH COIL SPRING RECALL. *NM *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Unknown Or Other

A VEHICLE COMPONENT WAS RECALLED BUT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED. *NM THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE WHAT THE RECALL WAS. *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Suspension

CONSUMER RECEIVED, NHTSA RECALL 04V332000 REGARDING COIL SPRING. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. FLOOR MANAGER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER NOT TO CALL UNTIL DECEMBER WHEN THEY EXPECT THE PARTS TO ARRIVE. *AK THE MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY REPLACED THE F...

Sep 13, 2004 Suspension

CONSUMER NOT SATISFIED WITH COIL SPRING RECALL. *NM *JB

Sep 13, 2004 Unknown Or Other

A VEHICLE COMPONENT WAS RECALLED BUT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED. *NM THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE WHAT THE RECALL WAS. *JB

Sep 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, NO CODES WERE REPORTED. ALSO, MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Sep 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, NO CODES WERE REPORTED. ALSO, MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Aug 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPERIENCED AN EXPLOSION AND BLEW UP. CONSUMER WAS PULLING UP TO THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *AK

Aug 27, 2004 Suspension

THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE RECALLED COIL SPRINGS UNLESS THEY BREAK. *NM *SC *JB

Aug 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPERIENCED AN EXPLOSION AND BLEW UP. CONSUMER WAS PULLING UP TO THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *AK

Aug 27, 2004 Suspension

THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE THE RECALLED COIL SPRINGS UNLESS THEY BREAK. *NM *SC *JB

Aug 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65,000 mi

I WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY,ALMOST STOPPED,CAR ACCELERATED EVEN THOUGH I WAS STOMPING DOWN ON THE BRAKE.I ENDED UP IN A GARAGE DOOR,CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR,THEIR CAR AND GARAGE DOOR. I TOOK CAR TO DEALER,NOTHING WRONG.FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 65,000 mi

I WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY,ALMOST STOPPED,CAR ACCELERATED EVEN THOUGH I WAS STOMPING DOWN ON THE BRAKE.I ENDED UP IN A GARAGE DOOR,CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY CAR,THEIR CAR AND GARAGE DOOR. I TOOK CAR TO DEALER,NOTHING WRONG.FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 19, 2004 Suspension 53,214 mi

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICE ON COIL SPRING.*MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SHOOK WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR COIL SPRING ALONG WITH THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. THE CONSUMER LATER REVIEWED AN ARTICLE THAT APPEARED IN THE LOCAL PAPER WHICH OUTLINED RECALLS ON 1999, 2000 AND 2001 ...

Aug 19, 2004 Suspension 53,214 mi

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICE ON COIL SPRING.*MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SHOOK WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR COIL SPRING ALONG WITH THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. THE CONSUMER LATER REVIEWED AN ARTICLE THAT APPEARED IN THE LOCAL PAPER WHICH OUTLINED RECALLS ON 1999, 2000 AND 2001 ...

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON THE COIL SPRING. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE OTHER COIL SPRINGS PER THE MANUFACTURE UNTIL THEY FAILED. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 159,888 mi

THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. IT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED. NO RECALL ON THE REAR. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 14,917 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TIRE EQUIPMENT DEFLATING.*MR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF A GARAGE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CONSUMER THEN HEARD A TREMENDOUS NOISE FOLLOWED BY HISSING. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT HE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS DEFLATED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT ...

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON THE COIL SPRING. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE OTHER COIL SPRINGS PER THE MANUFACTURE UNTIL THEY FAILED. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 159,888 mi

THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. IT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED. NO RECALL ON THE REAR. *JB

Aug 16, 2004 Suspension 14,917 mi

PROBLEMS WITH TIRE EQUIPMENT DEFLATING.*MR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF A GARAGE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CONSUMER THEN HEARD A TREMENDOUS NOISE FOLLOWED BY HISSING. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT HE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS DEFLATED. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT ...

Aug 14, 2004 Suspension

I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF RECALL ON MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE RECALL IS FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY FRACTURE AND PUNCTURE A TIRE RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS RECALL NUMBER 04S17. I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ON 8/9/04. THE CORRECTION FOR THIS DEFECT IS TO INSTAL...

Aug 14, 2004 Suspension

I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF RECALL ON MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE RECALL IS FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY FRACTURE AND PUNCTURE A TIRE RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS RECALL NUMBER 04S17. I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ON 8/9/04. THE CORRECTION FOR THIS DEFECT IS TO INSTAL...

Aug 13, 2004 Suspension

CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000 RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE COULD STILL OCCUR AND RESULT IN A CRASH.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Suspension 50,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND PUNCTURED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO THE SAME DEFECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000. THE REAR COIL SPRING AND TIRE WERE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Tires 50,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND PUNCTURED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO THE SAME DEFECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000. THE REAR COIL SPRING AND TIRE WERE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Suspension

CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000 RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE COULD STILL OCCUR AND RESULT IN A CRASH.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Suspension 50,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND PUNCTURED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO THE SAME DEFECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000. THE REAR COIL SPRING AND TIRE WERE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Tires 50,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND PUNCTURED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO THE SAME DEFECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE FRONT COIL SPRING RECALL 04V332000. THE REAR COIL SPRING AND TIRE WERE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 12, 2004 Suspension

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FAILED WHICH RUPTURED THE TIRE AND DAMAGED THE RIM. *MR A WEEK LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. *SC RECAL #04V332000 *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Suspension

FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FAILED WHICH RUPTURED THE TIRE AND DAMAGED THE RIM. *MR A WEEK LATER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. *SC RECAL #04V332000 *JB

Aug 11, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR TIRE .VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT SHOP AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THEAT REAR COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *AK

Aug 11, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR TIRE .VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT SHOP AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THEAT REAR COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *AK

Aug 3, 2004 Suspension 110,000 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT SIDE COIL SPRINGS BROKE.*AK

Aug 3, 2004 Suspension 110,000 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT SIDE COIL SPRINGS BROKE.*AK

Jul 27, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING A HALF MILE THE CONSUMER HEARD THE NOISE, AND SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S...

Jul 27, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING A HALF MILE THE CONSUMER HEARD THE NOISE, AND SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S...

Jul 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting

RECALL NOTICE REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRING.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL APRIL 2004. THE CONSUMER'S PROBLEM IS THAT BECAUSE OF HIS WORK SCHEDULE THE DEALER IS ALREADY CLOSED BY THE TIME HE ARRIVES IN THE AREA. THEREFORE THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SCHEDULE T...

Jul 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting

RECALL NOTICE REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRING.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL APRIL 2004. THE CONSUMER'S PROBLEM IS THAT BECAUSE OF HIS WORK SCHEDULE THE DEALER IS ALREADY CLOSED BY THE TIME HE ARRIVES IN THE AREA. THEREFORE THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SCHEDULE T...

Jul 11, 2004 Electrical System

ON THURSDAY, 7/8, I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING OUR 2000 MERCURY SABLE TO TOMBALL FORD IN TOMBALL, TEXAS ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY MORNING TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE (THEY ONLY RETURNED PART OF THE RECALL LETTER, BUT IT WAS REGARDING A STOP LAMP SWITCH). TO MAKE SURE THE DEALERSHIP HAD PLENTY OF...

Jul 11, 2004 Electrical System

ON THURSDAY, 7/8, I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING OUR 2000 MERCURY SABLE TO TOMBALL FORD IN TOMBALL, TEXAS ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY MORNING TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE (THEY ONLY RETURNED PART OF THE RECALL LETTER, BUT IT WAS REGARDING A STOP LAMP SWITCH). TO MAKE SURE THE DEALERSHIP HAD PLENTY OF...

Jul 6, 2004 Suspension 47,600 mi

THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE SUSPENSION DROPPED. *JB BOTH SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. *SC *JB

Jul 6, 2004 Suspension 47,600 mi

THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE SUSPENSION DROPPED. *JB BOTH SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. *SC *JB

Jul 2, 2004 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 12-15 MPH LEFT FRONT WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 2, 2004 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 12-15 MPH LEFT FRONT WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 24, 2004 Suspension 14,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED. *LA THE FRONT SPRING HAD BROKEN. BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUT BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. *SC *JB

Jun 24, 2004 Suspension 14,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED. *LA THE FRONT SPRING HAD BROKEN. BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUT BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. *SC *JB

Jun 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED. CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. THIS STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. THEN, CONSUMER REVERSED THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY AND TILTED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ...

Jun 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOW...

Jun 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOW...

Jun 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED. CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. THIS STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. THEN, CONSUMER REVERSED THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY AND TILTED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT ...

Jun 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOW...

Jun 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOW...

Jun 22, 2004 Suspension 50,700 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN TWO. THE BROKEN COIL SPRING PENETRATED THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED IT TO GO FLAT. *AK *NM

Jun 22, 2004 Seat Belts 59,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT BACK, THEREFORE IT WAS LOOSE ON THE DRIVER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM

Jun 22, 2004 Suspension 50,700 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. UPON INSPECTION THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN TWO. THE BROKEN COIL SPRING PENETRATED THE TIRE WHICH CAUSED IT TO GO FLAT. *AK *NM

Jun 22, 2004 Seat Belts 59,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT BACK, THEREFORE IT WAS LOOSE ON THE DRIVER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM

Jun 12, 2004 Suspension 55,531 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM BLEW OUT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. AT THE MOMENT I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO EXIT MY DRIVEWAY. MY HUSBAND PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE FLAT TIRE AND INSTALL THE MINI-SPARE WHEN HE DISCOVERED THE SUSPENSION STRUT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PENETRATED THE TIRE SIDEWALL. I HA...

Jun 12, 2004 Suspension 55,531 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM BLEW OUT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. AT THE MOMENT I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO EXIT MY DRIVEWAY. MY HUSBAND PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE FLAT TIRE AND INSTALL THE MINI-SPARE WHEN HE DISCOVERED THE SUSPENSION STRUT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PENETRATED THE TIRE SIDEWALL. I HA...

Jun 12, 2004 Suspension 55,531 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM BLEW OUT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. AT THE MOMENT I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO EXIT MY DRIVEWAY. MY HUSBAND PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE FLAT TIRE AND INSTALL THE MINI-SPARE WHEN HE DISCOVERED THE SUSPENSION STRUT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PENETRATED THE TIRE SIDEWALL. I HA...

Jun 12, 2004 Suspension 55,531 mi

MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM BLEW OUT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. AT THE MOMENT I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO EXIT MY DRIVEWAY. MY HUSBAND PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE FLAT TIRE AND INSTALL THE MINI-SPARE WHEN HE DISCOVERED THE SUSPENSION STRUT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PENETRATED THE TIRE SIDEWALL. I HA...

Jun 1, 2004 Suspension 77,617 mi

I JUST PAID $700.00 TO REPLACE A BROKEN FRONT SPRING THAT PUNCTURED (EXPLODED) THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF MY TIRE IN TWO PLACES...WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AT MY OFFICE.*AK I FEEL VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE SPRING FAILURE. I CAN ONLY IMAGE THE POTENTIAL DAMAG...

Jun 1, 2004 Suspension 77,617 mi

I JUST PAID $700.00 TO REPLACE A BROKEN FRONT SPRING THAT PUNCTURED (EXPLODED) THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF MY TIRE IN TWO PLACES...WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AT MY OFFICE.*AK I FEEL VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE SPRING FAILURE. I CAN ONLY IMAGE THE POTENTIAL DAMAG...

May 29, 2004 Suspension 14,565 mi

MY CAR WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE, AND WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE TO GO TO MY DRS, A LOUD BANG HAPPENED, LEFT FRONT SIDE OF CAR WENT DOWN, I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLAT TIRE, BUT UPON INSPECTION BY THE GARAGE, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD LET LOOSE AND FLEW THRU THE TIRE, FLATTENING IT!. THIS I...

May 29, 2004 Suspension 14,565 mi

MY CAR WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE, AND WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE TO GO TO MY DRS, A LOUD BANG HAPPENED, LEFT FRONT SIDE OF CAR WENT DOWN, I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLAT TIRE, BUT UPON INSPECTION BY THE GARAGE, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD LET LOOSE AND FLEW THRU THE TIRE, FLATTENING IT!. THIS I...

May 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 77,000 mi

WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD ON TOP OF THE ENGINE EXPLODED INTO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULDN'T INDICATE WHAT CAUSED THE EXPLOSION. THE MANIFOLD, SPARK PLUG AND 3 TYPES OF S...

May 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 77,000 mi

WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION. THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD ON TOP OF THE ENGINE EXPLODED INTO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULDN'T INDICATE WHAT CAUSED THE EXPLOSION. THE MANIFOLD, SPARK PLUG AND 3 TYPES OF S...

May 25, 2004 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED, THE CONSUMER HAD NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

May 25, 2004 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED, THE CONSUMER HAD NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS ISSUE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

May 14, 2004 Suspension 74,200 mi

THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WITHOUT WARNING AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE CAUSING A BLOWOUT. THE CAR COULD NOT BE MOVED NOR COULD THE TIRE BE REMOVED SINCE IT WAS IMPAILED ON THE COIL SPRING. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT COULD H...

May 14, 2004 Suspension 74,200 mi

THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WITHOUT WARNING AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE CAUSING A BLOWOUT. THE CAR COULD NOT BE MOVED NOR COULD THE TIRE BE REMOVED SINCE IT WAS IMPAILED ON THE COIL SPRING. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT COULD H...

May 12, 2004 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO STAY LATCHED PROPERLY. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. *AK

May 12, 2004 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO STAY LATCHED PROPERLY. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. *AK

May 6, 2004 Suspension 47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. AS A RESULT, FRONT END COLLAPSED. *AK

May 6, 2004 Suspension 47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE. AS A RESULT, FRONT END COLLAPSED. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE CONSUMER WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE 2000 MERCURY SABLE WHICH EXPERIENCED MORE PROBLEMS THAN A NEW VEHICLE SHOULD. (NAR) *PH *CB *JB

Apr 29, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE CONSUMER WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE 2000 MERCURY SABLE WHICH EXPERIENCED MORE PROBLEMS THAN A NEW VEHICLE SHOULD. (NAR) *PH *CB *JB

Apr 28, 2004 Power Train 36,000 mi

IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK TO THE DRIVE POSITION. CONSUMER HAD TO START THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Power Train 36,000 mi

IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK TO THE DRIVE POSITION. CONSUMER HAD TO START THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

1 BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 1 YEAR AGO DUE TO LISTING WAS TAILLIGHT. BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT THE CAR. HAS TO BE CHECKED DAYLY.*AK 2 OIL LEAKS CAUSE SMOKE WILL COST OVER $300 DOLLARS TO FIX. 3. SERVICE FLASHES ARE NOT COVERED. 10 TO 15 MILES PER GALLON. CAUSES P...

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System 29,000 mi

1 BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 1 YEAR AGO DUE TO LISTING WAS TAILLIGHT. BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT THE CAR. HAS TO BE CHECKED DAYLY.*AK 2 OIL LEAKS CAUSE SMOKE WILL COST OVER $300 DOLLARS TO FIX. 3. SERVICE FLASHES ARE NOT COVERED. 10 TO 15 MILES PER GALLON. CAUSES P...

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System 29,000 mi

1 BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 1 YEAR AGO DUE TO LISTING WAS TAILLIGHT. BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT THE CAR. HAS TO BE CHECKED DAYLY.*AK 2 OIL LEAKS CAUSE SMOKE WILL COST OVER $300 DOLLARS TO FIX. 3. SERVICE FLASHES ARE NOT COVERED. 10 TO 15 MILES PER GALLON. CAUSES P...

Apr 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

1 BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 1 YEAR AGO DUE TO LISTING WAS TAILLIGHT. BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT THE CAR. HAS TO BE CHECKED DAYLY.*AK 2 OIL LEAKS CAUSE SMOKE WILL COST OVER $300 DOLLARS TO FIX. 3. SERVICE FLASHES ARE NOT COVERED. 10 TO 15 MILES PER GALLON. CAUSES P...

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System 29,000 mi

1 BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 1 YEAR AGO DUE TO LISTING WAS TAILLIGHT. BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT THE CAR. HAS TO BE CHECKED DAYLY.*AK 2 OIL LEAKS CAUSE SMOKE WILL COST OVER $300 DOLLARS TO FIX. 3. SERVICE FLASHES ARE NOT COVERED. 10 TO 15 MILES PER GALLON. CAUSES P...

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System 29,000 mi

1 BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 1 YEAR AGO DUE TO LISTING WAS TAILLIGHT. BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT LET YOU SHIFT THE CAR. HAS TO BE CHECKED DAYLY.*AK 2 OIL LEAKS CAUSE SMOKE WILL COST OVER $300 DOLLARS TO FIX. 3. SERVICE FLASHES ARE NOT COVERED. 10 TO 15 MILES PER GALLON. CAUSES P...

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER AN PASSENGER AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP'S MECHANIC DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DENIED THE CLAIM STATING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A MECHANICA...

Apr 20, 2004 Air Bags 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER AN PASSENGER AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP'S MECHANIC DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DENIED THE CLAIM STATING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A MECHANICA...

Apr 8, 2004 Suspension 36,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Suspension 36,000 mi

REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Suspension 47,974 mi

FRONT LEFT SPRING SNAPPED ON CAR WHIL;E DRIVING. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Suspension 47,974 mi

FRONT LEFT SPRING SNAPPED ON CAR WHIL;E DRIVING. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting 25,300 mi

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO BE TAKEN OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE IS THEN PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT, "THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLE", AND PROVIDED A TEMPORARY REMEDY. *AK THE BRAKE...

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 25,300 mi

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO BE TAKEN OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE IS THEN PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT, "THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLE", AND PROVIDED A TEMPORARY REMEDY. *AK THE BRAKE...

Mar 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting 25,300 mi

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO BE TAKEN OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE IS THEN PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT, "THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLE", AND PROVIDED A TEMPORARY REMEDY. *AK THE BRAKE...

Mar 17, 2004 Power Train 25,300 mi

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO BE TAKEN OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE IS THEN PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT, "THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLE", AND PROVIDED A TEMPORARY REMEDY. *AK THE BRAKE...

Mar 16, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 16, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 14, 2004 Suspension 58,611 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED THE DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END OF THE CAR TO DROP ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE. THE SPRING RUBBED THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED SINCE IT WAS UNDRIVABLE.*AK

Mar 14, 2004 Suspension 58,611 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED THE DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT END OF THE CAR TO DROP ONTO THE ROAD SURFACE. THE SPRING RUBBED THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED SINCE IT WAS UNDRIVABLE.*AK

Mar 11, 2004 Suspension 56,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED, CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO PUNCTURE. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STRUTS AND COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS.*AK *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Suspension 56,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED, CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO PUNCTURE. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STRUTS AND COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS.*AK *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 10,080 mi

VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN PARK, AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE WIRING STOP LAMP 01S08. 10,000 MILES LATER, PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Mar 11, 2004 Suspension 56,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED, CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO PUNCTURE. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STRUTS AND COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS.*AK *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Suspension 56,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED, CAUSING LEFT FRONT TIRE TO PUNCTURE. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STRUTS AND COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS.*AK *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 10,080 mi

VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN PARK, AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE WIRING STOP LAMP 01S08. 10,000 MILES LATER, PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Mar 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,350 mi

WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER WAS PUT INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS REVERSING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ...

Mar 10, 2004 Power Train 48,350 mi

WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER WAS PUT INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS REVERSING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ...

Mar 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,350 mi

WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER WAS PUT INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS REVERSING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ...

Mar 10, 2004 Power Train 48,350 mi

WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER WAS PUT INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS REVERSING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ...

Feb 24, 2004 Suspension 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED THE LEFT TIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NM *SC

Feb 24, 2004 Suspension 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED THE LEFT TIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NM *SC

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH FAILS AND CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE, BECAUSE IT CAN'T BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET POWER WINDOWS REPAIRED I HAVE FINALLY BEEN SOMEWHAT SATISFIED, ALTHOUGH I STILL EXPERIENCE SOME STICKING AND ANNOYING WIND NOISE. I DID ASK RUSTON FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY IN RUSTON, LA WHEN I HAD THE WINDOWS REPAIRED ABOUT THE FRONT BUMPER PAINT PEELING/FLAKING AND WAS...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 30,000 mi

AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET POWER WINDOWS REPAIRED I HAVE FINALLY BEEN SOMEWHAT SATISFIED, ALTHOUGH I STILL EXPERIENCE SOME STICKING AND ANNOYING WIND NOISE. I DID ASK RUSTON FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY IN RUSTON, LA WHEN I HAD THE WINDOWS REPAIRED ABOUT THE FRONT BUMPER PAINT PEELING/FLAKING AND WAS...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 10,688 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS WAS RECALLED FOR SPACING ISSUE. TOLD ON RECALL NO ADJUSTMENT NEEDED. HAD BAD CRASH. AFTER CRASH TOLD TWO MORE TIMES ADJUSTMENT NOT NEEDED. THIS CAR HAS A BRAKE PEDAL THAT WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE 7 MM AND A GAS PEDAL THAT WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,688 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS WAS RECALLED FOR SPACING ISSUE. TOLD ON RECALL NO ADJUSTMENT NEEDED. HAD BAD CRASH. AFTER CRASH TOLD TWO MORE TIMES ADJUSTMENT NOT NEEDED. THIS CAR HAS A BRAKE PEDAL THAT WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE 7 MM AND A GAS PEDAL THAT WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 40,000 mi

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH FAILS AND CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE, BECAUSE IT CAN'T BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET POWER WINDOWS REPAIRED I HAVE FINALLY BEEN SOMEWHAT SATISFIED, ALTHOUGH I STILL EXPERIENCE SOME STICKING AND ANNOYING WIND NOISE. I DID ASK RUSTON FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY IN RUSTON, LA WHEN I HAD THE WINDOWS REPAIRED ABOUT THE FRONT BUMPER PAINT PEELING/FLAKING AND WAS...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 30,000 mi

AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET POWER WINDOWS REPAIRED I HAVE FINALLY BEEN SOMEWHAT SATISFIED, ALTHOUGH I STILL EXPERIENCE SOME STICKING AND ANNOYING WIND NOISE. I DID ASK RUSTON FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY IN RUSTON, LA WHEN I HAD THE WINDOWS REPAIRED ABOUT THE FRONT BUMPER PAINT PEELING/FLAKING AND WAS...

Jan 15, 2004 Air Bags Crash 10,688 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS WAS RECALLED FOR SPACING ISSUE. TOLD ON RECALL NO ADJUSTMENT NEEDED. HAD BAD CRASH. AFTER CRASH TOLD TWO MORE TIMES ADJUSTMENT NOT NEEDED. THIS CAR HAS A BRAKE PEDAL THAT WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE 7 MM AND A GAS PEDAL THAT WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE ...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,688 mi

2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS WAS RECALLED FOR SPACING ISSUE. TOLD ON RECALL NO ADJUSTMENT NEEDED. HAD BAD CRASH. AFTER CRASH TOLD TWO MORE TIMES ADJUSTMENT NOT NEEDED. THIS CAR HAS A BRAKE PEDAL THAT WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE 7 MM AND A GAS PEDAL THAT WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE ...

Jan 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 44,000 mi

NON DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS IN FRONTAL COLLISION IN 2000 MERCURY SABLE, CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.*AK

Jan 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 44,000 mi

NON DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS IN FRONTAL COLLISION IN 2000 MERCURY SABLE, CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.*AK

Jan 13, 2004 Suspension 49,149 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKE AT 49,000 MILES. TIP OF FAILED SPRING PUNCTURED TIRE SIDE WALL. FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE OPERATED DUE TO COIL SPRING INTERFERENCE WITH WHEEL WELL PATH OF REPLACEMENT TIRE.

Jan 13, 2004 Suspension 49,149 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKE AT 49,000 MILES. TIP OF FAILED SPRING PUNCTURED TIRE SIDE WALL. FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE OPERATED DUE TO COIL SPRING INTERFERENCE WITH WHEEL WELL PATH OF REPLACEMENT TIRE.

Jan 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Jan 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

Dec 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 36,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE PEDALS WERE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INF...

Dec 16, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 36,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE PEDALS WERE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INF...

Dec 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH ENGINE STILL RUNNING, AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER STATED WE NEVER HEARD SOMETHING LIKE THIS. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,000 mi

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH ENGINE STILL RUNNING, AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER STATED WE NEVER HEARD SOMETHING LIKE THIS. *AK

Nov 23, 2003 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

PETITION TO OPEN AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO WHY THE MERCURY SABLE HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHE OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE PEDAL & AIRBAGS.*MR THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL SYSTEM WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SPACING BETWEEN...

Nov 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

PETITION TO OPEN AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO WHY THE MERCURY SABLE HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHE OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE PEDAL & AIRBAGS.*MR THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL SYSTEM WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SPACING BETWEEN...

Nov 23, 2003 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

PETITION TO OPEN AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO WHY THE MERCURY SABLE HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHE OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE PEDAL & AIRBAGS.*MR THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL SYSTEM WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SPACING BETWEEN...

Nov 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

PETITION TO OPEN AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO WHY THE MERCURY SABLE HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHE OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE PEDAL & AIRBAGS.*MR THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL SYSTEM WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SPACING BETWEEN...

Nov 19, 2003 Steering 46,755 mi

THE PULLEY ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED.*MR *NLM

Nov 19, 2003 Steering 46,755 mi

THE PULLEY ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED.*MR *NLM

Nov 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting 47,190 mi

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FAILURE THAT CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE SAME FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON JUNE 7, 2002. IN ADDITION THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON APRIL 19,2001 TO COMPLY WITH RECALL 01S08. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS NOT THE PROBLEM. IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. *LA

Nov 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting 47,190 mi

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FAILURE THAT CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE SAME FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON JUNE 7, 2002. IN ADDITION THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON APRIL 19,2001 TO COMPLY WITH RECALL 01S08. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS NOT THE PROBLEM. IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF A BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF. THEY STAY ON, EVEN WHEN FOOT IS NOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF A BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF. THEY STAY ON, EVEN WHEN FOOT IS NOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *AK

Oct 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FAILURES THAT CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,700 mi

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FAILURES THAT CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FAILURES THAT CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,700 mi

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FAILURES THAT CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. *LA

Oct 28, 2003 Electrical System 35,826 mi

IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE (CAR HAD BEEN OFF AND PARKED FOR 4+ HOURS), THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD. IT SOUNDED LIKE A SONIC BOOM (PEOPLE PARKED 2 CARS AWAY FROM MINE THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD HIT THEIR CAR THE PERCUSSION WAS SO INTENSE). SMOKE/VAPOR WAS COMING FROM UND...

Oct 28, 2003 Electrical System 35,826 mi

IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE (CAR HAD BEEN OFF AND PARKED FOR 4+ HOURS), THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD. IT SOUNDED LIKE A SONIC BOOM (PEOPLE PARKED 2 CARS AWAY FROM MINE THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD HIT THEIR CAR THE PERCUSSION WAS SO INTENSE). SMOKE/VAPOR WAS COMING FROM UND...

Oct 23, 2003 Air Bags 21,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED.*AK

Oct 23, 2003 Air Bags 21,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED.*AK

Oct 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting 62,520 mi

COMPLAINT REGARDING THE WAY RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS ISSUED IN THE RECALL FOR BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED ON THERE VEHICLE AND IT WAS OUT DATED. THE CONSUMER WAS VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THE DEAL...

Oct 22, 2003 Exterior Lighting 62,520 mi

COMPLAINT REGARDING THE WAY RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS ISSUED IN THE RECALL FOR BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED ON THERE VEHICLE AND IT WAS OUT DATED. THE CONSUMER WAS VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THE DEAL...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY THE STICK SHIFT GEAR INDICATOR STUCK FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. DEALER INSPECTED, CHARGED $400.OO FOR REPAIRS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY THE STICK SHIFT GEAR INDICATOR STUCK FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. DEALER INSPECTED, CHARGED $400.OO FOR REPAIRS, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

WHILE PARKING MY VEHICLE I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF LIKE IT WAS POSSESSED. IT WENT UP ONTO A GRASSY MEDIAN RAN HEAD ON INTO AND OVER A LIGHT POLE AND CAME TO REST AFTER HITTING A PARKED CAR HEAD ON. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY!! THE CAR HAD BE...

Oct 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

WHILE PARKING MY VEHICLE I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF LIKE IT WAS POSSESSED. IT WENT UP ONTO A GRASSY MEDIAN RAN HEAD ON INTO AND OVER A LIGHT POLE AND CAME TO REST AFTER HITTING A PARKED CAR HEAD ON. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY!! THE CAR HAD BE...

Sep 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR RECALL# 01V078000 REPAIRS CONCERNING ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY GREASE/BRAKE LAMPS. BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE.*AK

Sep 16, 2003 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR RECALL# 01V078000 REPAIRS CONCERNING ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY GREASE/BRAKE LAMPS. BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE.*AK

Sep 16, 2003 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL. *AK

Sep 16, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL. *AK

Sep 15, 2003 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, ANOTHER MOTORIST INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE STAYED ON ALL THE TIME AND OTHER MOTORISTS WERE UNABLE TO TELL WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS ACTUALLY BRAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *AK EXAMINATION OF THE SWITCH SHOWED A SMALL PLASTIC NUB WHIC...

Sep 15, 2003 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, ANOTHER MOTORIST INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE STAYED ON ALL THE TIME AND OTHER MOTORISTS WERE UNABLE TO TELL WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS ACTUALLY BRAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *AK EXAMINATION OF THE SWITCH SHOWED A SMALL PLASTIC NUB WHIC...

Sep 12, 2003 Exterior Lighting 17,748 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THERE WERE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TURNED THE KEY TO FIRST CLICK, HE PRESSED THE GEAR SHIFTER DOWN AND SHIFTED THE GEARS. THE GAS STATION REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *AK THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED ONCE BE...

Sep 12, 2003 Exterior Lighting 17,748 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THERE WERE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TURNED THE KEY TO FIRST CLICK, HE PRESSED THE GEAR SHIFTER DOWN AND SHIFTED THE GEARS. THE GAS STATION REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *AK THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED ONCE BE...

Sep 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting 24,696 mi

STOP LAMPS STAY ON. CONDITION CAUSES DEAD BATTERY. STOP LAMP SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL 01S08 FOR THE STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACMENT. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. THEY CLAIM RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO. PART HAS FAILED AGAIN AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS. RECALL LET...

Sep 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting 24,696 mi

STOP LAMPS STAY ON. CONDITION CAUSES DEAD BATTERY. STOP LAMP SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN RECALL 01S08 FOR THE STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACMENT. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. THEY CLAIM RECALL WAS DONE 2 YEARS AGO. PART HAS FAILED AGAIN AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS. RECALL LET...

Sep 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS PULSATION UPON PRESSING THE BRAKES. CONSUMER STATESTHAT ROTORS HAD BEEN CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS PULSATION UPON PRESSING THE BRAKES. CONSUMER STATESTHAT ROTORS HAD BEEN CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Sep 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.VEHICLE JUMPED THE CURB, AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE AFTER TRAVELING ANOTHER 30 FEET. AFTER ARRIVING HOME I FOUND THAT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PARTIALLY ON. I COULD SMELL HOT BRAKES. *AK

Sep 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.VEHICLE JUMPED THE CURB, AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE AFTER TRAVELING ANOTHER 30 FEET. AFTER ARRIVING HOME I FOUND THAT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS PARTIALLY ON. I COULD SMELL HOT BRAKES. *AK

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 34,218 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE JUMPED ON THE CURB ,AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE AFTER TRAVELING ANOTHER THIRTY FEET.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 34,218 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE JUMPED ON THE CURB ,AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE AFTER TRAVELING ANOTHER THIRTY FEET.*AK

Aug 20, 2003 Electrical System Fire 11,242 mi

LOUD EXPLOSION WHICH WAS RESULT OF BACK FIRE BLOWING OUT UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CONDITION IS ADRESSED IN FORD OWNER NOTIFICATION 00B38 (AFFECTING 2000 SABLE AND TAURUS WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE) IN WHICH FORD AGREED TO REPROGRAM THE PCM TO PREVENT THIS BACKFIRE AND RUPTURED INAKE CONDITION. PROG...

Aug 20, 2003 Power Train Fire 11,242 mi

LOUD EXPLOSION WHICH WAS RESULT OF BACK FIRE BLOWING OUT UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CONDITION IS ADRESSED IN FORD OWNER NOTIFICATION 00B38 (AFFECTING 2000 SABLE AND TAURUS WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE) IN WHICH FORD AGREED TO REPROGRAM THE PCM TO PREVENT THIS BACKFIRE AND RUPTURED INAKE CONDITION. PROG...

Aug 20, 2003 Electrical System Fire 11,242 mi

LOUD EXPLOSION WHICH WAS RESULT OF BACK FIRE BLOWING OUT UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CONDITION IS ADRESSED IN FORD OWNER NOTIFICATION 00B38 (AFFECTING 2000 SABLE AND TAURUS WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE) IN WHICH FORD AGREED TO REPROGRAM THE PCM TO PREVENT THIS BACKFIRE AND RUPTURED INAKE CONDITION. PROG...

Aug 20, 2003 Power Train Fire 11,242 mi

LOUD EXPLOSION WHICH WAS RESULT OF BACK FIRE BLOWING OUT UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CONDITION IS ADRESSED IN FORD OWNER NOTIFICATION 00B38 (AFFECTING 2000 SABLE AND TAURUS WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE) IN WHICH FORD AGREED TO REPROGRAM THE PCM TO PREVENT THIS BACKFIRE AND RUPTURED INAKE CONDITION. PROG...

Aug 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 4,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUED TO FAIL, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY GREASE CONTAMINATION FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL LINKAGE AS STATED IN RECALL 01 V 078 000. FORD FAILED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM AND STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 4,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUED TO FAIL, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY GREASE CONTAMINATION FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL LINKAGE AS STATED IN RECALL 01 V 078 000. FORD FAILED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM AND STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK *CB *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DEFECTIVE EGR VALVES CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. REPLACEMENT PART WAS MADE OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL THAN THE ORIGINAL ONE INSTALLED WHEN THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. MECHANIC WELL REPLACE IN 6-8 WEEKS. *MR *CB *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

DEFECTIVE EGR VALVES CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. REPLACEMENT PART WAS MADE OF DIFFERENT MATERIAL THAN THE ORIGINAL ONE INSTALLED WHEN THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. MECHANIC WELL REPLACE IN 6-8 WEEKS. *MR *CB *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA#01-V-078-000 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY A SHORT CIRCUIT. THE RECALL FAILED AND THE BRAKE L...

Jul 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA#01-V-078-000 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY A SHORT CIRCUIT. THE RECALL FAILED AND THE BRAKE L...

Jul 17, 2003 Exterior Lighting 24,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH 2000 MERCURY SABLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.*MR ON TWO OCCASIONS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MELTED AND DISCOLORED WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. *TS *JB

Jul 17, 2003 Exterior Lighting 24,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH 2000 MERCURY SABLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.*MR ON TWO OCCASIONS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MELTED AND DISCOLORED WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. *TS *JB

Jul 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED BY CONSTANTLY REMAINING ILLUMINATED WHETHER OR NOT FOOT IS APPLIED TO PEDAL. THIS OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF FOOT PEDAL GREASE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE STOP LAMP SOCKET. RELATED RECALL 01V078000, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED BY CONSTANTLY REMAINING ILLUMINATED WHETHER OR NOT FOOT IS APPLIED TO PEDAL. THIS OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF FOOT PEDAL GREASE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE STOP LAMP SOCKET. RELATED RECALL 01V078000, BUT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO START VEHICLE BUT WONT ENGAGE FROM PARK TO DRIVE, GEAR SHIFT WON'T MOVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Electrical System 8,919 mi

ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED CONNECTOR/WIRING TO COOLING SYSTEM FAN TO BURN. CONCERNED THAT AN ENGINE FIRE COULD HAVE RESULTED.*AK

Jul 9, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER IS ABLE TO START VEHICLE BUT WONT ENGAGE FROM PARK TO DRIVE, GEAR SHIFT WON'T MOVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Electrical System 8,919 mi

ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED CONNECTOR/WIRING TO COOLING SYSTEM FAN TO BURN. CONCERNED THAT AN ENGINE FIRE COULD HAVE RESULTED.*AK

Jul 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 132 mi

WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY DYING OUT. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Electrical System 132 mi

WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY DYING OUT. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Parking Brake 132 mi

WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY DYING OUT. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 24,000 mi

BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED, BEEN CUT DOWN ONCE ALREADY STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES THEN STARTED AGAIN INCREASING IN INTENSITY AS MILEAGE CLIMBED, ALSO CAR WILL SHUT OFF FOR A MOMENT OR TWO CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ALL DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS TO COME ON, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH T...

Jul 7, 2003 Interior Lighting 24,000 mi

BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED, BEEN CUT DOWN ONCE ALREADY STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES THEN STARTED AGAIN INCREASING IN INTENSITY AS MILEAGE CLIMBED, ALSO CAR WILL SHUT OFF FOR A MOMENT OR TWO CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ALL DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS TO COME ON, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH T...

Jul 7, 2003 Electrical System 24,000 mi

BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED, BEEN CUT DOWN ONCE ALREADY STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES THEN STARTED AGAIN INCREASING IN INTENSITY AS MILEAGE CLIMBED, ALSO CAR WILL SHUT OFF FOR A MOMENT OR TWO CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ALL DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS TO COME ON, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH T...

Jul 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED, BEEN CUT DOWN ONCE ALREADY STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES THEN STARTED AGAIN INCREASING IN INTENSITY AS MILEAGE CLIMBED, ALSO CAR WILL SHUT OFF FOR A MOMENT OR TWO CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ALL DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS TO COME ON, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH T...

Jul 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 132 mi

WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY DYING OUT. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Electrical System 132 mi

WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY DYING OUT. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Parking Brake 132 mi

WHEN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ARE ENGAGED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. THIS RESULTS IN THE BATTERY DYING OUT. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Exterior Lighting 24,000 mi

BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED, BEEN CUT DOWN ONCE ALREADY STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES THEN STARTED AGAIN INCREASING IN INTENSITY AS MILEAGE CLIMBED, ALSO CAR WILL SHUT OFF FOR A MOMENT OR TWO CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ALL DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS TO COME ON, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH T...

Jul 7, 2003 Interior Lighting 24,000 mi

BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED, BEEN CUT DOWN ONCE ALREADY STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES THEN STARTED AGAIN INCREASING IN INTENSITY AS MILEAGE CLIMBED, ALSO CAR WILL SHUT OFF FOR A MOMENT OR TWO CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ALL DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS TO COME ON, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH T...

Jul 7, 2003 Electrical System 24,000 mi

BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED, BEEN CUT DOWN ONCE ALREADY STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES THEN STARTED AGAIN INCREASING IN INTENSITY AS MILEAGE CLIMBED, ALSO CAR WILL SHUT OFF FOR A MOMENT OR TWO CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ALL DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS TO COME ON, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH T...

Jul 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24,000 mi

BRAKES SHUDDER WHEN APPLIED, BEEN CUT DOWN ONCE ALREADY STOPPED FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES THEN STARTED AGAIN INCREASING IN INTENSITY AS MILEAGE CLIMBED, ALSO CAR WILL SHUT OFF FOR A MOMENT OR TWO CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER, AND ALL DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS TO COME ON, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH T...

Jul 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON 06/26/03 2000 SABLE PARKED IN FRIENDS DRIVEWAY IN PARK RUNNING WITH A/C ON AND DRIVER LEFT VEHICLE. DRIVER WENT TO FRONT DOOR AND THEN HEARD A BOOM. CAR WENT UP A SLIGHT GRADE AND CONTINUED FOR 15 FEET AND STRUCK FRIENDS NEW MOTOR HOME. OWNER OF MOTOR HOME OPENED CAR DOOR TO MOVE VEHICLE AND FOUN...

Jul 5, 2003 Power Train Crash

ON 06/26/03 2000 SABLE PARKED IN FRIENDS DRIVEWAY IN PARK RUNNING WITH A/C ON AND DRIVER LEFT VEHICLE. DRIVER WENT TO FRONT DOOR AND THEN HEARD A BOOM. CAR WENT UP A SLIGHT GRADE AND CONTINUED FOR 15 FEET AND STRUCK FRIENDS NEW MOTOR HOME. OWNER OF MOTOR HOME OPENED CAR DOOR TO MOVE VEHICLE AND FOUN...

Jul 5, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON 06/26/03 2000 SABLE PARKED IN FRIENDS DRIVEWAY IN PARK RUNNING WITH A/C ON AND DRIVER LEFT VEHICLE. DRIVER WENT TO FRONT DOOR AND THEN HEARD A BOOM. CAR WENT UP A SLIGHT GRADE AND CONTINUED FOR 15 FEET AND STRUCK FRIENDS NEW MOTOR HOME. OWNER OF MOTOR HOME OPENED CAR DOOR TO MOVE VEHICLE AND FOUN...

Jul 5, 2003 Power Train Crash

ON 06/26/03 2000 SABLE PARKED IN FRIENDS DRIVEWAY IN PARK RUNNING WITH A/C ON AND DRIVER LEFT VEHICLE. DRIVER WENT TO FRONT DOOR AND THEN HEARD A BOOM. CAR WENT UP A SLIGHT GRADE AND CONTINUED FOR 15 FEET AND STRUCK FRIENDS NEW MOTOR HOME. OWNER OF MOTOR HOME OPENED CAR DOOR TO MOVE VEHICLE AND FOUN...

Jul 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE RECALL REMEDY FOR RECALL 01 V 078 000 FOR BRAKE LIGHT HAS FAILED.*AK

Jul 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 28,141 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT FOR 2000 MERCURY SABLE. *MR THE VEHICLE NEEDED A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *SCC *JB *CB

Jul 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE RECALL REMEDY FOR RECALL 01 V 078 000 FOR BRAKE LIGHT HAS FAILED.*AK

Jul 2, 2003 Exterior Lighting 28,141 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT FOR 2000 MERCURY SABLE. *MR THE VEHICLE NEEDED A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *SCC *JB *CB

Jun 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. *NLM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ON AND/OR CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AFTER THE ENGINE WAS CUT OFF. DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE AT 76 MPH. *TT *J...

Jun 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. *NLM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ON AND/OR CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AFTER THE ENGINE WAS CUT OFF. DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE AT 76 MPH. *TT *J...

Jun 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. *NLM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ON AND/OR CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AFTER THE ENGINE WAS CUT OFF. DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE AT 76 MPH. *TT *J...

Jun 26, 2003 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. *NLM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ON AND/OR CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AFTER THE ENGINE WAS CUT OFF. DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE AT 76 MPH. *TT *J...

Jun 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *NLM THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES WHICH ONE OUT OF THE 4 REPAIRS WAS RECALL RELATED. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE SWITCH FAILED THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK POSITION. ON ANOTHER OCCASI...

Jun 9, 2003 Visibility

THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *NLM THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES WHICH ONE OUT OF THE 4 REPAIRS WAS RECALL RELATED. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE SWITCH FAILED THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK POSITION. ON ANOTHER OCCASI...

Jun 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *NLM THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES WHICH ONE OUT OF THE 4 REPAIRS WAS RECALL RELATED. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE SWITCH FAILED THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK POSITION. ON ANOTHER OCCASI...

Jun 9, 2003 Visibility

THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. *NLM THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES WHICH ONE OUT OF THE 4 REPAIRS WAS RECALL RELATED. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE SWITCH FAILED THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK POSITION. ON ANOTHER OCCASI...

May 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *TT

May 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. *TT

May 22, 2003 Power Train

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. *JB

May 22, 2003 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL. *JB

May 22, 2003 Power Train

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. *JB

May 22, 2003 Power Train

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL. *JB

May 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. NHTSA RECALL # 01-V-078-000. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. NHTSA RECALL # 01-V-078-000. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. NHTSA RECALL # 01-V-078-000. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. NHTSA RECALL # 01-V-078-000. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Tires

NAR 05/21/2003. *MR RIGHT FRONT SPRING WERE BROKEN CUTTING INTO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAUSING A FLAT. *CB

May 21, 2003 Suspension

NAR 05/21/2003. *MR RIGHT FRONT SPRING WERE BROKEN CUTTING INTO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAUSING A FLAT. *CB

May 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. NHTSA RECALL # 01-V-078-000. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. NHTSA RECALL # 01-V-078-000. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. NHTSA RECALL # 01-V-078-000. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. NHTSA RECALL # 01-V-078-000. *NLM

May 21, 2003 Tires

NAR 05/21/2003. *MR RIGHT FRONT SPRING WERE BROKEN CUTTING INTO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAUSING A FLAT. *CB

May 21, 2003 Suspension

NAR 05/21/2003. *MR RIGHT FRONT SPRING WERE BROKEN CUTTING INTO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAUSING A FLAT. *CB

May 19, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLES GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED A COMPONENT BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN 05-01, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAS LIT UP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ALSO, THE CAR EMITS AN ODOR WHICH I HAVE READ TO BE A COMPLAINT OF MANY SABLE OWNERS. ITS WORTH LOOKING IN TO BECAUSE OF THE MANY COMPLAINTS. *JB

May 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN 05-01, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAS LIT UP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ALSO, THE CAR EMITS AN ODOR WHICH I HAVE READ TO BE A COMPLAINT OF MANY SABLE OWNERS. ITS WORTH LOOKING IN TO BECAUSE OF THE MANY COMPLAINTS. *JB

May 19, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLES GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED A COMPONENT BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *NLM

May 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN 05-01, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAS LIT UP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ALSO, THE CAR EMITS AN ODOR WHICH I HAVE READ TO BE A COMPLAINT OF MANY SABLE OWNERS. ITS WORTH LOOKING IN TO BECAUSE OF THE MANY COMPLAINTS. *JB

May 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN 05-01, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT HAS LIT UP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ALSO, THE CAR EMITS AN ODOR WHICH I HAVE READ TO BE A COMPLAINT OF MANY SABLE OWNERS. ITS WORTH LOOKING IN TO BECAUSE OF THE MANY COMPLAINTS. *JB

May 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting 12,000 mi

THE BACK BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING AGAIN. (4TH TIME) ALSO, THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK AFTER YOU START THE CAR. I KNOW THESE TWO PROBLEMS ARE RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN (REPLACED) TWO OTHER TIMES. I AM PUTTING THE POWERS THAT BE ON NOTICE THAT IF I AM IN A CRASH BEC...

May 9, 2003 Electrical System 12,000 mi

THE BACK BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING AGAIN. (4TH TIME) ALSO, THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK AFTER YOU START THE CAR. I KNOW THESE TWO PROBLEMS ARE RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN (REPLACED) TWO OTHER TIMES. I AM PUTTING THE POWERS THAT BE ON NOTICE THAT IF I AM IN A CRASH BEC...

May 9, 2003 Exterior Lighting 12,000 mi

THE BACK BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING AGAIN. (4TH TIME) ALSO, THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK AFTER YOU START THE CAR. I KNOW THESE TWO PROBLEMS ARE RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN (REPLACED) TWO OTHER TIMES. I AM PUTTING THE POWERS THAT BE ON NOTICE THAT IF I AM IN A CRASH BEC...

May 9, 2003 Electrical System 12,000 mi

THE BACK BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING AGAIN. (4TH TIME) ALSO, THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK AFTER YOU START THE CAR. I KNOW THESE TWO PROBLEMS ARE RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN (REPLACED) TWO OTHER TIMES. I AM PUTTING THE POWERS THAT BE ON NOTICE THAT IF I AM IN A CRASH BEC...

May 7, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE T-BONE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WHICH FORCED THE VEHICLE INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM

May 7, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE T-BONE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WHICH FORCED THE VEHICLE INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Suspension 53,000 mi

THE FRONT SPRING BROKE. THE DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, DUE TO A NATION WIDE BACK ORDER. *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Suspension 53,000 mi

THE FRONT SPRING BROKE. THE DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, DUE TO A NATION WIDE BACK ORDER. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. *JB. REPLACED WIRE LINE THAT CONNECTED BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH AT PEDAL. *AK

Mar 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. *JB. REPLACED WIRE LINE THAT CONNECTED BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH AT PEDAL. *AK

Mar 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. *JB. REPLACED WIRE LINE THAT CONNECTED BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH AT PEDAL. *AK

Mar 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. *JB. REPLACED WIRE LINE THAT CONNECTED BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH AT PEDAL. *AK

Mar 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. *JB. REPLACED WIRE LINE THAT CONNECTED BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH AT PEDAL. *AK

Mar 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. *JB. REPLACED WIRE LINE THAT CONNECTED BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH AT PEDAL. *AK

Mar 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE SWITCH BUTTON CAME OFF. *NLM BOTH REAR WINDOWS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. SCC

Mar 24, 2003 Visibility

WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE SWITCH BUTTON CAME OFF. *NLM BOTH REAR WINDOWS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. SCC

Mar 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE SWITCH BUTTON CAME OFF. *NLM BOTH REAR WINDOWS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. SCC

Mar 24, 2003 Visibility

WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE SWITCH BUTTON CAME OFF. *NLM BOTH REAR WINDOWS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE. SCC

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED ABRUPTLY, VEHICLE SKIDS AND REAR END (SHIFTS) AS IF TURNING AROUND. DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PH *TT

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, VEHICLE JERKED/SURGED INTO A GEAR AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PH ABS POSSILBY CAUSED BRAKES TO PULSATE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TT

Feb 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, VEHICLE JERKED/SURGED INTO A GEAR AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PH ABS POSSILBY CAUSED BRAKES TO PULSATE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TT

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED ABRUPTLY, VEHICLE SKIDS AND REAR END (SHIFTS) AS IF TURNING AROUND. DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PH *TT

Feb 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, VEHICLE JERKED/SURGED INTO A GEAR AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PH ABS POSSILBY CAUSED BRAKES TO PULSATE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TT

Feb 6, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, VEHICLE JERKED/SURGED INTO A GEAR AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PH ABS POSSILBY CAUSED BRAKES TO PULSATE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TT

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BLEW WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION BLEW WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH

Dec 30, 2002 Power Train Crash

ON THE MORNING OF 12/19/02, I ENTERED MY VEHICLE AND STARTED IT UP. AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR I OBSERVED IN THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR THAT IT APPEARED MY GARAGE DOOR WAS NOT FULLU OPENED. I THEN OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND EXITED IT WITHOUT CLOSING IT. WITH MY BACK TO THE VEHICLE I VERIFIED THAT ...

Dec 30, 2002 Power Train Crash

ON THE MORNING OF 12/19/02, I ENTERED MY VEHICLE AND STARTED IT UP. AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR I OBSERVED IN THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR THAT IT APPEARED MY GARAGE DOOR WAS NOT FULLU OPENED. I THEN OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND EXITED IT WITHOUT CLOSING IT. WITH MY BACK TO THE VEHICLE I VERIFIED THAT ...

Dec 10, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES GAS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL STICK AND THEN ABRUPTLY ENGAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A TEMPOARY FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES GAS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL STICK AND THEN ABRUPTLY ENGAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A TEMPOARY FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 4, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK GEAR. CONSUMER HAS TO LEAVE VEHICLE IN NEUTURAL GEAR, ENGAGE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND LEAVE KEYS IN THE IGNITION, TO PARK VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED BRAKE WIRES, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 4, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK GEAR. CONSUMER HAS TO LEAVE VEHICLE IN NEUTURAL GEAR, ENGAGE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND LEAVE KEYS IN THE IGNITION, TO PARK VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED BRAKE WIRES, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Nov 28, 2002 Electrical System

CAR STALLED ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IT'S BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY REPLACED SOME IGNITION COILS SECOND TIME, HOWEVER CAR STALLED YET AGAIN. TWICE CAR WAS STARTING FROM A STOP IN TRAFFIC, TWICE COMING TO A STOP AND GETTING READY TO TURN RIGHT. DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TURNING AS CAR COAST...

Nov 28, 2002 Electrical System

CAR STALLED ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IT'S BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY REPLACED SOME IGNITION COILS SECOND TIME, HOWEVER CAR STALLED YET AGAIN. TWICE CAR WAS STARTING FROM A STOP IN TRAFFIC, TWICE COMING TO A STOP AND GETTING READY TO TURN RIGHT. DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TURNING AS CAR COAST...

Nov 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30MPH HAD EXTENDED STOPPING. TS

Nov 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 30MPH HAD EXTENDED STOPPING. TS

Nov 22, 2002 Unknown Or Other

AFTER DEALERSHIP MEASURED THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL SAD IT WAS FINE, BUT CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THE SPACING OF THE TWO PEDALS. TS

Nov 22, 2002 Unknown Or Other

AFTER DEALERSHIP MEASURED THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL SAD IT WAS FINE, BUT CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THE SPACING OF THE TWO PEDALS. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT ON 11/3/02 WAS DRIVING APPROACHING A STOPPED TRAFFIC AND DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CONSUMER PULLED OFF ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER WHO AT FIRST ADVISED COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. DEALER THEN STATED DISCOVERED PROBLEM WITH TR...

Nov 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT ON 11/3/02 WAS DRIVING APPROACHING A STOPPED TRAFFIC AND DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CONSUMER PULLED OFF ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER WHO AT FIRST ADVISED COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. DEALER THEN STATED DISCOVERED PROBLEM WITH TR...

Nov 13, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BINDS AND BECOMES INOPERABLE REPEATEDLY, REPORTED ISSUE THE FIRST TIME ON 10/05/2001; NEXT ON 10/15/2001; NEXT ON 10/23/2001; AGAIN ON 9/30/2002; AGAIN ABOUT 11/01/2002 (NOT LOGGED IN BY DEALER); AND 11/11/2002. DT

Nov 13, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BINDS AND BECOMES INOPERABLE REPEATEDLY, REPORTED ISSUE THE FIRST TIME ON 10/05/2001; NEXT ON 10/15/2001; NEXT ON 10/23/2001; AGAIN ON 9/30/2002; AGAIN ABOUT 11/01/2002 (NOT LOGGED IN BY DEALER); AND 11/11/2002. DT

Nov 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

RECALL 02S40 DID NOT ADDRESS MY PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RELEASED THE VEHICLE AS BEING "OK". MY PROBLEM IS EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (MORE THAN 2.5 INCHES WHEN DEPRESSED). WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLLIED THE PEDAL LEVEL IS MORE THAN 1/2 INCH BEYOND THE GAS PEDAL LEVEL. T...

Nov 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

RECALL 02S40 DID NOT ADDRESS MY PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RELEASED THE VEHICLE AS BEING "OK". MY PROBLEM IS EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (MORE THAN 2.5 INCHES WHEN DEPRESSED). WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLLIED THE PEDAL LEVEL IS MORE THAN 1/2 INCH BEYOND THE GAS PEDAL LEVEL. T...

Nov 7, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH OR MORE THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Air Bags 30,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP, THE SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS SCC

Nov 7, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 35MPH OR MORE THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Air Bags 30,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP, THE SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS SCC

Nov 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD PROPERLY. CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE WHEEL. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Nov 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD PROPERLY. CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE WHEEL. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

Nov 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other

DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AFTER CONSUMER HAS ALMOST HAD 2 ACCIDENT DUE TO THE DEFECT STATED IN THE RECALL. DEALERSHIP IS INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE MEETS SPECIFICATION. TS

Nov 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other

DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AFTER CONSUMER HAS ALMOST HAD 2 ACCIDENT DUE TO THE DEFECT STATED IN THE RECALL. DEALERSHIP IS INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE MEETS SPECIFICATION. TS

Nov 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

NHTSA#12945-01-V-075-000: HEAD LAMP SWITCH: DUE TO USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER SWITCH LAMP CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HEAD LAMP SWITCH:: CONSUMER STATES SHE TURN THE SWITCH OFF AND KNOB FELL OFF IN HER HAND. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MR *TT

Nov 4, 2002 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

NHTSA#12945-01-V-075-000: HEAD LAMP SWITCH: DUE TO USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER SWITCH LAMP CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HEAD LAMP SWITCH:: CONSUMER STATES SHE TURN THE SWITCH OFF AND KNOB FELL OFF IN HER HAND. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MR *TT

Oct 11, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE 30 MPH, THE RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE 30 MPH, THE RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Oct 2, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Sep 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting

MFR# 01S08 & NHTSA# 01 V 075 000 / FOOT PEDAL GREASE/STOP LAMP: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH FAILED AGAIN. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting

MFR# 01S08 & NHTSA# 01 V 075 000 / FOOT PEDAL GREASE/STOP LAMP: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH FAILED AGAIN. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE NOW HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY CAR REPLACED TWICE. ON JULY 23, 2002 WHILE ON VACATION IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE STUCK ON. I HAD TO DRIVE OVER 100 MILES WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THIS MORNING (9/18/02) ON MY WAY TO DROP OFF MY CHILDR...

Sep 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE NOW HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY CAR REPLACED TWICE. ON JULY 23, 2002 WHILE ON VACATION IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE STUCK ON. I HAD TO DRIVE OVER 100 MILES WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THIS MORNING (9/18/02) ON MY WAY TO DROP OFF MY CHILDR...

Sep 13, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED NEW, AND STILL OWN THIS VEHICLE. AT 27083 MILES, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. BILL DUBE FORD OF DOVER, NH REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF ALL COSTS TO ME UNDER RECALL NOTICE # 01S08. AT 45395 MILES THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AGAIN STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. HOWEV...

Sep 13, 2002 Exterior Lighting

I PURCHASED NEW, AND STILL OWN THIS VEHICLE. AT 27083 MILES, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. BILL DUBE FORD OF DOVER, NH REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF ALL COSTS TO ME UNDER RECALL NOTICE # 01S08. AT 45395 MILES THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AGAIN STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. HOWEV...

Sep 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE MAKE A LEFT TURN ONTO HIGHWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACELLERATED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE MAKE A LEFT TURN ONTO HIGHWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACELLERATED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WON'T WORK, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WON'T WORK, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Power Train

BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WON'T WORK, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WON'T WORK, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WON'T WORK, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 3, 2002 Power Train

BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WON'T WORK, AND VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUNIMATE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND WILL REPAIR VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BREAK LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED 7-17-2001 AT 26000 MILES AGAIN 8-23-2002 AT38000 MILES. *AK

Aug 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUNIMATE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND WILL REPAIR VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 23, 2002 Exterior Lighting

BREAK LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED 7-17-2001 AT 26000 MILES AGAIN 8-23-2002 AT38000 MILES. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Visibility

FOUND WINDSHIELD CRACKED. NO EVIDENCE OF TRAUMA. DEFECT IN MATERIAL.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Visibility

FOUND WINDSHIELD CRACKED. NO EVIDENCE OF TRAUMA. DEFECT IN MATERIAL.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FOOT HITS ACCELERATER , AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FOOT HITS ACCELERATER , AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS HAD PART REPLACED TWICE ALREADY, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS HAD PART REPLACED TWICE ALREADY, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 01V075000 REPAIRS WERE DONE IN MAY 2001. SINC ETHEN, THERE IS A PROBLEM AGAIN WITH HEADLIGHT SWITCH. *AK

Jul 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 01V075000 REPAIRS WERE DONE IN MAY 2001. SINC ETHEN, THERE IS A PROBLEM AGAIN WITH HEADLIGHT SWITCH. *AK

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 25MPH, VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, AT OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. *SLC

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 25MPH, VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, AT OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. *SLC

Jun 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AT SLOW SPEED VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHICLE HIT GARAGE WALL. THIS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS SURGED A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. PEDALS WERE NOT ADJUSTABLE.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AT SLOW SPEED VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHICLE HIT GARAGE WALL. THIS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS SURGED A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. PEDALS WERE NOT ADJUSTABLE.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AT SLOW SPEED VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHICLE HIT GARAGE WALL. THIS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS SURGED A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. PEDALS WERE NOT ADJUSTABLE.*AK

Jun 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE AT SLOW SPEED VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHICLE HIT GARAGE WALL. THIS HAPPENED TWO TIMES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS SURGED A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. PEDALS WERE NOT ADJUSTABLE.*AK

Jun 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING, THERE IS VIBRATION, ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE. AT THIS TIME THERE IS VIBRATION AGAIN.*AK. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NEW TIRES WERE NEEDED, HOWEVER THE VIBRATION REMAINED.*JB

Jun 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKING, THERE IS VIBRATION, ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE. AT THIS TIME THERE IS VIBRATION AGAIN.*AK. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NEW TIRES WERE NEEDED, HOWEVER THE VIBRATION REMAINED.*JB

Jun 13, 2002 Equipment

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO RECALL 00V242000 CONCERNING EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL. MADE MANY ATTEMPTS, STILL NO SUGGESTION.

Jun 13, 2002 Equipment

DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO RECALL 00V242000 CONCERNING EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL. MADE MANY ATTEMPTS, STILL NO SUGGESTION.

May 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LEFT OUT OF DRIVEWAY WENT TWO BLOCKS PARKED CAR FRONT OF FRIENDS HOUSE, TWO HOURS LATER I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE. STARTED THE CAR APPLIED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND GOT READY TO SHIFT IN GEAR WHEN IT DIDN'T MOVE EVEN THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE WOULDN'T GO IN, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOWING TRUCK. TOWI...

May 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT OUT OF DRIVEWAY WENT TWO BLOCKS PARKED CAR FRONT OF FRIENDS HOUSE, TWO HOURS LATER I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE. STARTED THE CAR APPLIED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND GOT READY TO SHIFT IN GEAR WHEN IT DIDN'T MOVE EVEN THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE WOULDN'T GO IN, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOWING TRUCK. TOWI...

May 30, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FREQUENTLY COMES ON AND THEN STAYS ON ALL DAY. DEALER SAYS CAR IS SAFE EXCEPT WHEN WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON, BUT THAT IS UNPREDICTABLE. DEALER HAS REPEATEDLY MADE REPAIRS BUT AFTER A FEW MONTHS THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I MADE INITIAL FILING UNDER LEMON LAW AND FORD HAS MADE...

May 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

LEFT OUT OF DRIVEWAY WENT TWO BLOCKS PARKED CAR FRONT OF FRIENDS HOUSE, TWO HOURS LATER I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE. STARTED THE CAR APPLIED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND GOT READY TO SHIFT IN GEAR WHEN IT DIDN'T MOVE EVEN THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE WOULDN'T GO IN, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOWING TRUCK. TOWI...

May 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT OUT OF DRIVEWAY WENT TWO BLOCKS PARKED CAR FRONT OF FRIENDS HOUSE, TWO HOURS LATER I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE. STARTED THE CAR APPLIED MY BRAKE PEDAL AND GOT READY TO SHIFT IN GEAR WHEN IT DIDN'T MOVE EVEN THE BUTTON ON THE SIDE WOULDN'T GO IN, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND CALLED FOR A TOWING TRUCK. TOWI...

May 30, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FREQUENTLY COMES ON AND THEN STAYS ON ALL DAY. DEALER SAYS CAR IS SAFE EXCEPT WHEN WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON, BUT THAT IS UNPREDICTABLE. DEALER HAS REPEATEDLY MADE REPAIRS BUT AFTER A FEW MONTHS THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I MADE INITIAL FILING UNDER LEMON LAW AND FORD HAS MADE...

May 16, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE HIT A PUMP SLIGHTLY, HEARD A POPPING NOISE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T DEPLOY.*JB

May 16, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN VEHICLE HIT A PUMP SLIGHTLY, HEARD A POPPING NOISE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T DEPLOY.*JB

May 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AND THEY PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKES THEY HIT GAS PEDAL, AND VEHICLE LAUNCHES BACK. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.*AK

May 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AND THEY PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKES THEY HIT GAS PEDAL, AND VEHICLE LAUNCHES BACK. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.*AK

May 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER PRESSES GAS/BRAKE PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE THEY ARE TO CLOSE. *AK *MJ

May 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER PRESSES GAS/BRAKE PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE THEY ARE TO CLOSE. *AK *MJ

May 6, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY , VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER.*AK

May 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR ARE TOO CLOSE AND ARE AT THE SAME HEIGHT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE STOPPING THE FOOT STAYS ON PART OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ACTUALLY INCREASES THE ENGINE SPEED WHILE TRYING TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN LOOKING AT THE LOCATION OF THE ...

May 6, 2002 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY , VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER.*AK

May 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR ARE TOO CLOSE AND ARE AT THE SAME HEIGHT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE STOPPING THE FOOT STAYS ON PART OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ACTUALLY INCREASES THE ENGINE SPEED WHILE TRYING TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN LOOKING AT THE LOCATION OF THE ...

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER . WHEN DRIVER HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE ACCIDENTLY HIT THE GAS CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP THE CURB AND RUN INTO THE SIDE OF A CHURCH. *JB *YH

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN CONSUMER HITS THE BRAKE PEDAL HE SIMULTANEOUSLY HITS THE GAS PEDAL, ALTHOUGH DEALER SAID IT WAS PEDAL FADE, CONSUMER FEELS BOTH PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER DUE TO THE FACT THAT HIS FOOT IS NOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, INSTEAD HITTING THE GAS PEDAL; CONSUMER HAS ...

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER . WHEN DRIVER HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE ACCIDENTLY HIT THE GAS CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP THE CURB AND RUN INTO THE SIDE OF A CHURCH. *JB *YH

May 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN CONSUMER HITS THE BRAKE PEDAL HE SIMULTANEOUSLY HITS THE GAS PEDAL, ALTHOUGH DEALER SAID IT WAS PEDAL FADE, CONSUMER FEELS BOTH PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER DUE TO THE FACT THAT HIS FOOT IS NOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, INSTEAD HITTING THE GAS PEDAL; CONSUMER HAS ...

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PE 02 035: BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEPARATION: "ADJUSTABLE PEDAL;" WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL, FOOT SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND FORCED VEHICLE INTO A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *YD

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

SEVERAL TIMES I'VE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD, IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MAY BE TOO CLOSE.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PE 02 035: BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEPARATION: "ADJUSTABLE PEDAL;" WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL, FOOT SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND FORCED VEHICLE INTO A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *YD

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

SEVERAL TIMES I'VE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD, IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MAY BE TOO CLOSE.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION CONSUMER TRIED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE, BUT INSTEAD HIT BOTH, GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND RAN INTO A TELEPHONE POST.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION CONSUMER TRIED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE, BUT INSTEAD HIT BOTH, GAS PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND RAN INTO A TELEPHONE POST.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER PULLING INTO GARAGE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WENT THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ARE DESIGNED TOO CLOSELY TOGETHER. DRIVER CAN APPLY BOTH AT SAME TIME OR GAS PEDAL WHEN INTENDING TO APPLY BRAKES. *AK

Apr 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER READING A RECENT NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT THIS SAFETY CONCERN I WANTED TO REPORT MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE IN INTEREST IN HAVING THE DESIGN FLAW FIXED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION BY STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE GAS PEDAL ALSO BECAME PRESSED CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCE...

Apr 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER PULLING INTO GARAGE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WENT THROUGH THE GARAGE WALL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ARE DESIGNED TOO CLOSELY TOGETHER. DRIVER CAN APPLY BOTH AT SAME TIME OR GAS PEDAL WHEN INTENDING TO APPLY BRAKES. *AK

Apr 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER READING A RECENT NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT THIS SAFETY CONCERN I WANTED TO REPORT MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE IN INTEREST IN HAVING THE DESIGN FLAW FIXED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION BY STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE GAS PEDAL ALSO BECAME PRESSED CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCE...

Apr 9, 2002 Power Train

THERE IS SLIPPAGE ON DRIVE SHAFT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Power Train

THERE IS SLIPPAGE ON DRIVE SHAFT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Apr 4, 2002 Electrical System

ON TWO OCCASIONS ON MARCH 18, 2002, AND ONE OCCASION ON MARCH 25, 2002 VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHILE ON A TRIP FROM TOLEDO, OH TO CHARLOTTE, NC. VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK, BUT EXHIBITED NO OTHER FAULTS. AFTER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES, VEHICLE STARTED. AFTER FIRST INCIDENT VEHICLE ONE MAR...

Apr 4, 2002 Electrical System

ON TWO OCCASIONS ON MARCH 18, 2002, AND ONE OCCASION ON MARCH 25, 2002 VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHILE ON A TRIP FROM TOLEDO, OH TO CHARLOTTE, NC. VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK, BUT EXHIBITED NO OTHER FAULTS. AFTER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES, VEHICLE STARTED. AFTER FIRST INCIDENT VEHICLE ONE MAR...

Apr 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERE FRONT SHUDDER DURING BRAKING. THIS BECAME APPARENT ABOUT 45000 MILES AND CONTINUED TO INCREASE OVER TIME. OWNER PREFORMED OWN INVESTIGATION AND DISCOVERED FRONT ROTORS BADLY WARPED. OWNER PREFORMED OWN MAINTAINENCE BY INSTALLING AFTERMARKET NEW ROTORS AND PADS. OWNER WISHES TO INDICATE THAT O...

Apr 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERE FRONT SHUDDER DURING BRAKING. THIS BECAME APPARENT ABOUT 45000 MILES AND CONTINUED TO INCREASE OVER TIME. OWNER PREFORMED OWN INVESTIGATION AND DISCOVERED FRONT ROTORS BADLY WARPED. OWNER PREFORMED OWN MAINTAINENCE BY INSTALLING AFTERMARKET NEW ROTORS AND PADS. OWNER WISHES TO INDICATE THAT O...

Mar 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT WHEN MOTOR SUDDENLY REVVED REALY HIGH, AND VEHICLE PROCEEDED HALF WAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE IT STOPPED. *AK *JG

Mar 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT WHEN MOTOR SUDDENLY REVVED REALY HIGH, AND VEHICLE PROCEEDED HALF WAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE IT STOPPED. *AK *JG

Mar 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATES, UNABLE TO STOP, AND MUST BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL, AND SHUT OFF. *AK

Mar 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATES, UNABLE TO STOP, AND MUST BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL, AND SHUT OFF. *AK

Mar 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATES, UNABLE TO STOP, AND MUST BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL, AND SHUT OFF. *AK

Mar 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATES, UNABLE TO STOP, AND MUST BE PLACED IN NEUTRAL, AND SHUT OFF. *AK

Mar 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE FOOT WAS PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED TO RACE. IT WAS LIKE TIRES WERE SPINNING. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE VEHICLE TOOK OFF INTO A BUILDING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WITH FOOT PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE WAS RACING, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS UNAWARE OF SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WITH FOOT PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE WAS RACING, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS UNAWARE OF SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 14, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WITH FOOT PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE WAS RACING, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS UNAWARE OF SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE FOOT WAS PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED TO RACE. IT WAS LIKE TIRES WERE SPINNING. WITH FOOT ON BRAKE VEHICLE TOOK OFF INTO A BUILDING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WITH FOOT PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE WAS RACING, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS UNAWARE OF SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WITH FOOT PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE WAS RACING, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS UNAWARE OF SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 14, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WITH FOOT PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE WAS RACING, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF AND HIT A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS UNAWARE OF SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON THE FIRST OCCASION I WAS STOPPED WAITING IN LINE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELE RATED AS IF SOMEONE HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL. I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, CAR STILL WAS MOVING, I PUT IT IN PARK, ENGINE RACED SO I SHUT IT DOWN. AFTER RESTARTING IT RETU...

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON THE FIRST OCCASION I WAS STOPPED WAITING IN LINE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELE RATED AS IF SOMEONE HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL. I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, CAR STILL WAS MOVING, I PUT IT IN PARK, ENGINE RACED SO I SHUT IT DOWN. AFTER RESTARTING IT RETU...

Mar 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON THE FIRST OCCASION I WAS STOPPED WAITING IN LINE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELE RATED AS IF SOMEONE HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL. I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, CAR STILL WAS MOVING, I PUT IT IN PARK, ENGINE RACED SO I SHUT IT DOWN. AFTER RESTARTING IT RETU...

Mar 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ON THE FIRST OCCASION I WAS STOPPED WAITING IN LINE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELE RATED AS IF SOMEONE HAD STOMPED ON THE GAS PEDAL. I PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, CAR STILL WAS MOVING, I PUT IT IN PARK, ENGINE RACED SO I SHUT IT DOWN. AFTER RESTARTING IT RETU...

Feb 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED CONCERING THIS PROBLEM. NLM

Feb 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED CONCERING THIS PROBLEM. NLM

Jan 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EMISSION, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS . THIS IS PRIMARILY EMISSION ISSUES BETWEEN THE CHECK ENGINE'S AND THE GAS TANK. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EMISSION, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS . THIS IS PRIMARILY EMISSION ISSUES BETWEEN THE CHECK ENGINE'S AND THE GAS TANK. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EMISSION, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS . THIS IS PRIMARILY EMISSION ISSUES BETWEEN THE CHECK ENGINE'S AND THE GAS TANK. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EMISSION, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS . THIS IS PRIMARILY EMISSION ISSUES BETWEEN THE CHECK ENGINE'S AND THE GAS TANK. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EMISSION, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS . THIS IS PRIMARILY EMISSION ISSUES BETWEEN THE CHECK ENGINE'S AND THE GAS TANK. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD EMISSION, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS . THIS IS PRIMARILY EMISSION ISSUES BETWEEN THE CHECK ENGINE'S AND THE GAS TANK. *AK

Dec 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN PUTTING ON TURN SIGNAL AND STARTING TO TURN, TURN SIGNAL LIGHT WILL GO OFF BEFORE TURN IS COMPLETE.*AK DELAER STATED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WAS FAULTY, ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.*SLC

Dec 21, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN PUTTING ON TURN SIGNAL AND STARTING TO TURN, TURN SIGNAL LIGHT WILL GO OFF BEFORE TURN IS COMPLETE.*AK DELAER STATED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WAS FAULTY, ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.*SLC

Dec 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER TURNING ON SIGNAL LIGHT TO MAKE A TURN SIGNAL WILL STOP BEFORE ACTUALLY MAKE THE TURN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURNING A CORNER SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL GO OUT BEFORE TURN IS COMPLETE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN PUTTING ON TURN SIGNAL AND STARTING TO TURN, TURN SIGNAL LIGHT WILL GO OFF BEFORE TURN IS COMPLETE.*AK DELAER STATED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WAS FAULTY, ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.*SLC

Dec 21, 2001 Seat Belts

WHEN PUTTING ON TURN SIGNAL AND STARTING TO TURN, TURN SIGNAL LIGHT WILL GO OFF BEFORE TURN IS COMPLETE.*AK DELAER STATED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WAS FAULTY, ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY.*SLC

Dec 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER TURNING ON SIGNAL LIGHT TO MAKE A TURN SIGNAL WILL STOP BEFORE ACTUALLY MAKE THE TURN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 21, 2001 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURNING A CORNER SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL GO OUT BEFORE TURN IS COMPLETE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT ALL PROBLEMS WITH MY SABLE FROM TRANSMISSION TO AIR CONDITIONER IS ONLY TYPICAL FOR SABLES. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY,BRAKES PULSATE, CLIMATE CONTROL CAN'TBE USED BECAUSE OF SMELL INSIDE CAR. PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS ONLY THE WAY I DRIV...

Nov 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT ALL PROBLEMS WITH MY SABLE FROM TRANSMISSION TO AIR CONDITIONER IS ONLY TYPICAL FOR SABLES. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY,BRAKES PULSATE, CLIMATE CONTROL CAN'TBE USED BECAUSE OF SMELL INSIDE CAR. PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS ONLY THE WAY I DRIV...

Nov 29, 2001 Equipment

I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT ALL PROBLEMS WITH MY SABLE FROM TRANSMISSION TO AIR CONDITIONER IS ONLY TYPICAL FOR SABLES. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY,BRAKES PULSATE, CLIMATE CONTROL CAN'TBE USED BECAUSE OF SMELL INSIDE CAR. PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS ONLY THE WAY I DRIV...

Nov 29, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT ALL PROBLEMS WITH MY SABLE FROM TRANSMISSION TO AIR CONDITIONER IS ONLY TYPICAL FOR SABLES. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY,BRAKES PULSATE, CLIMATE CONTROL CAN'TBE USED BECAUSE OF SMELL INSIDE CAR. PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS ONLY THE WAY I DRIV...

Nov 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT ALL PROBLEMS WITH MY SABLE FROM TRANSMISSION TO AIR CONDITIONER IS ONLY TYPICAL FOR SABLES. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY,BRAKES PULSATE, CLIMATE CONTROL CAN'TBE USED BECAUSE OF SMELL INSIDE CAR. PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS ONLY THE WAY I DRIV...

Nov 29, 2001 Equipment

I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT ALL PROBLEMS WITH MY SABLE FROM TRANSMISSION TO AIR CONDITIONER IS ONLY TYPICAL FOR SABLES. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY,BRAKES PULSATE, CLIMATE CONTROL CAN'TBE USED BECAUSE OF SMELL INSIDE CAR. PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS ONLY THE WAY I DRIV...

Nov 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

A VEHICLE STOPPED QUICKLY CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAREND THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS GOING 35-40MPH BEFORE THE CRASH. *AK

Nov 21, 2001 Air Bags

SIDE DOOR AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUS TO STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING; FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 21, 2001 Air Bags Crash

A VEHICLE STOPPED QUICKLY CAUSING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAREND THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS GOING 35-40MPH BEFORE THE CRASH. *AK

Nov 21, 2001 Air Bags

SIDE DOOR AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUS TO STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING; FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 6, 2001 Steering

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. WHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. $ 7000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WE HAD A SMALL EXPLOSION IN FUEL INJECTION AREA THAT SHREDDED THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD. MY WIFE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AT THE TIME. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO VISIBLE FIRE DAMAGE, BUT IT WAS VERY LOUD. THE DEALER WAS NICE ENOUGH TO GIVE US A LOANER FOR A WEEK WHILE THEY REPAIRED THE DA...

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. $ 7000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WE HAD A SMALL EXPLOSION IN FUEL INJECTION AREA THAT SHREDDED THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD. MY WIFE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR AT THE TIME. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO VISIBLE FIRE DAMAGE, BUT IT WAS VERY LOUD. THE DEALER WAS NICE ENOUGH TO GIVE US A LOANER FOR A WEEK WHILE THEY REPAIRED THE DA...

Sep 22, 2001 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER 8 TIMES: 5/8/00, 5/24/00, 6/9/00, 6/1/01, 6/5/01, 7/11/01, 8/6/01, AND 8/25/01. FORD HAS TIGHTENED CONNECTIONS,RE-SOLDERED CONNECTIONS, OR REPLACE WIRING FIVE TIMES. THE CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLA...

Sep 22, 2001 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER 8 TIMES: 5/8/00, 5/24/00, 6/9/00, 6/1/01, 6/5/01, 7/11/01, 8/6/01, AND 8/25/01. FORD HAS TIGHTENED CONNECTIONS,RE-SOLDERED CONNECTIONS, OR REPLACE WIRING FIVE TIMES. THE CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLA...

Sep 17, 2001 Air Bags

AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD FLASH FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE REMAINING SOLID. WOULD STAY ON UNTIL VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF.*AK

Sep 17, 2001 Visibility

SUN ROOF FAILS TO CLOSE PROPERLY. WOULD MOVE VERY SLOWLY AND IN A JERKY MOTION. SOMETIMES TOPPING IN MIDDLE OF TRACK WHILE CLOSING. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IT. *AK

Sep 17, 2001 Air Bags

AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD FLASH FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE REMAINING SOLID. WOULD STAY ON UNTIL VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF.*AK

Sep 17, 2001 Visibility

SUN ROOF FAILS TO CLOSE PROPERLY. WOULD MOVE VERY SLOWLY AND IN A JERKY MOTION. SOMETIMES TOPPING IN MIDDLE OF TRACK WHILE CLOSING. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IT. *AK

Sep 10, 2001 Visibility

DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO SERVICE VEHICLE FOR RECALL 01V258000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SEEMED TO SPEED UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE GOT EVEN FASTER, VEHICLE GLANCED OFF THE CURB AND PROCEEDED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION INTO THE OPPOSIT CURB. RESULTING IN DAMAGE. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THE BRAKE/GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TO EA...

Sep 10, 2001 Visibility

DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO SERVICE VEHICLE FOR RECALL 01V258000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Sep 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SEEMED TO SPEED UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE GOT EVEN FASTER, VEHICLE GLANCED OFF THE CURB AND PROCEEDED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION INTO THE OPPOSIT CURB. RESULTING IN DAMAGE. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THE BRAKE/GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TO EA...

Sep 6, 2001 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2001 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED, (55+) THE BRAKES SHUDDER AND VIBRATE THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK CAR TO STUART POWELL, FORD-MERCURY, DANVILLE, KY. AND WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE SURFACED AND THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED. ABOUT 1 1/2 MONTHS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN IN ADDITION TO WHEN THE...

Aug 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED, (55+) THE BRAKES SHUDDER AND VIBRATE THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK CAR TO STUART POWELL, FORD-MERCURY, DANVILLE, KY. AND WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE SURFACED AND THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED. ABOUT 1 1/2 MONTHS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN IN ADDITION TO WHEN THE...

Jul 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON BRAKING TO A STOP, MY WIFE AND I EACH HAD SEVERAL INCIDENCES OF HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL SIMOULTANEOULY CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THE CURE IS TO HAVE THE BRAKES ENGAGE AT A HIGHER POINT SO THAT THE FOOT IS SUFFECIENTLY ABOVE THE GAS PEDAL AS IS THE CASE WITH ...

Jul 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON BRAKING TO A STOP, MY WIFE AND I EACH HAD SEVERAL INCIDENCES OF HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL SIMOULTANEOULY CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THE CURE IS TO HAVE THE BRAKES ENGAGE AT A HIGHER POINT SO THAT THE FOOT IS SUFFECIENTLY ABOVE THE GAS PEDAL AS IS THE CASE WITH ...

Jul 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE EMITS AN ODOR/FUMES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER TEST DROVE ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE DEALER'S LOT WITH SIMILAR MILEAGE AND IT EMITTED THE SAME SMELL, THE FUMES EASILY GET INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE DASH VENTS O...

Jul 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE EMITS AN ODOR/FUMES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER TEST DROVE ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE DEALER'S LOT WITH SIMILAR MILEAGE AND IT EMITTED THE SAME SMELL, THE FUMES EASILY GET INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE DASH VENTS O...

Jul 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATED TREMENDOUSLY CAUSING THE CAR TO STRIKE FIRST THE CURB, THEN THE LIBRARY WALL, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO CAR AND LIBRARY WALL, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jul 23, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATED TREMENDOUSLY CAUSING THE CAR TO STRIKE FIRST THE CURB, THEN THE LIBRARY WALL, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO CAR AND LIBRARY WALL, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jul 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATED TREMENDOUSLY CAUSING THE CAR TO STRIKE FIRST THE CURB, THEN THE LIBRARY WALL, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO CAR AND LIBRARY WALL, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jul 23, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATED TREMENDOUSLY CAUSING THE CAR TO STRIKE FIRST THE CURB, THEN THE LIBRARY WALL, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO CAR AND LIBRARY WALL, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Jul 17, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WENT BACKWARD, WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE, THE DRIVER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL

Jul 17, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WENT BACKWARD, WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE, THE DRIVER FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL

Jul 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAS A HEAVY SPARK KNOCK AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES. THE DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN IT. WHEN CAR IS FIRST PUT IN REVERSE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD. WHEN SLOWING FROM 60+ MPH, THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD AND ALSO RIDES VERY ROUGH WHEN SPEEDING UP FROM 65+MP...

Jul 1, 2001 Suspension

THE ENGINE HAS A HEAVY SPARK KNOCK AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES. THE DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN IT. WHEN CAR IS FIRST PUT IN REVERSE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD. WHEN SLOWING FROM 60+ MPH, THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD AND ALSO RIDES VERY ROUGH WHEN SPEEDING UP FROM 65+MP...

Jul 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAS A HEAVY SPARK KNOCK AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES. THE DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN IT. WHEN CAR IS FIRST PUT IN REVERSE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD. WHEN SLOWING FROM 60+ MPH, THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD AND ALSO RIDES VERY ROUGH WHEN SPEEDING UP FROM 65+MP...

Jul 1, 2001 Suspension

THE ENGINE HAS A HEAVY SPARK KNOCK AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES. THE DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN IT. WHEN CAR IS FIRST PUT IN REVERSE, IT WILL ROLL FORWARD. WHEN SLOWING FROM 60+ MPH, THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD AND ALSO RIDES VERY ROUGH WHEN SPEEDING UP FROM 65+MP...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, RETURNED TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITHIN THREE MONTH PERIOD, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, GETTING ERROR CODES,SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATION ERROR. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW, HAS BEEN THERE FOR 11 DAYS NOW, NO RESOLUTION. HAVE REQUESTED BUY BACK OF VEHICL...

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, RETURNED TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITHIN THREE MONTH PERIOD, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, GETTING ERROR CODES,SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATION ERROR. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW, HAS BEEN THERE FOR 11 DAYS NOW, NO RESOLUTION. HAVE REQUESTED BUY BACK OF VEHICL...

Jun 27, 2001 Equipment

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, RETURNED TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITHIN THREE MONTH PERIOD, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, GETTING ERROR CODES,SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATION ERROR. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW, HAS BEEN THERE FOR 11 DAYS NOW, NO RESOLUTION. HAVE REQUESTED BUY BACK OF VEHICL...

Jun 27, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, RETURNED TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITHIN THREE MONTH PERIOD, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, GETTING ERROR CODES,SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATION ERROR. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW, HAS BEEN THERE FOR 11 DAYS NOW, NO RESOLUTION. HAVE REQUESTED BUY BACK OF VEHICL...

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, RETURNED TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITHIN THREE MONTH PERIOD, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, GETTING ERROR CODES,SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATION ERROR. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW, HAS BEEN THERE FOR 11 DAYS NOW, NO RESOLUTION. HAVE REQUESTED BUY BACK OF VEHICL...

Jun 27, 2001 Equipment

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, RETURNED TO DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITHIN THREE MONTH PERIOD, DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, GETTING ERROR CODES,SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATION ERROR. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER NOW, HAS BEEN THERE FOR 11 DAYS NOW, NO RESOLUTION. HAVE REQUESTED BUY BACK OF VEHICL...

Jun 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO GO BACKWARDS WHILE CONSUMER WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. *YH

Jun 16, 2001 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT.*YH

Jun 16, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE LEFT DIRECTIONAL SWITCH DOES NOT STAY ON. *YH

Jun 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO GO BACKWARDS WHILE CONSUMER WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. *YH

Jun 16, 2001 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT.*YH

Jun 16, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE LEFT DIRECTIONAL SWITCH DOES NOT STAY ON. *YH

Jun 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES, THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL SABLE'S PERFORM THIS WAY, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. NLM

Jun 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES, THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL SABLE'S PERFORM THIS WAY, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. NLM

Jun 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS ACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL AT 70 MPH WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENDLY, REACHING SPEEDS OF 80 MPH. TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE IN FRONT, CONSUMER SWERVED INTO AN ENBANKMENT AND WAS HIT BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE.CONSUMER WILL BE CONTACTING DEALER TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK CONSUMER STATES CRUIS...

Jun 11, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS ACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL AT 70 MPH WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENDLY, REACHING SPEEDS OF 80 MPH. TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE IN FRONT, CONSUMER SWERVED INTO AN ENBANKMENT AND WAS HIT BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE.CONSUMER WILL BE CONTACTING DEALER TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK CONSUMER STATES CRUIS...

Jun 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS ACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL AT 70 MPH WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENDLY, REACHING SPEEDS OF 80 MPH. TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE IN FRONT, CONSUMER SWERVED INTO AN ENBANKMENT AND WAS HIT BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE.CONSUMER WILL BE CONTACTING DEALER TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK CONSUMER STATES CRUIS...

Jun 11, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS ACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL AT 70 MPH WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENDLY, REACHING SPEEDS OF 80 MPH. TO AVOID HITTING A VEHICLE IN FRONT, CONSUMER SWERVED INTO AN ENBANKMENT AND WAS HIT BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE.CONSUMER WILL BE CONTACTING DEALER TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK CONSUMER STATES CRUIS...

Jun 6, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT MANUFACTURER. NO RESPONSE WAS RECEIVED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATIO...

Jun 6, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH DRIVER'S AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT MANUFACTURER. NO RESPONSE WAS RECEIVED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATIO...

May 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONTINUE TO BE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAS HAD ROTORS SURFACED A FEW TIMES, BUT THEY STILL ARE GOING BAD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

May 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS CONTINUE TO BE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAS HAD ROTORS SURFACED A FEW TIMES, BUT THEY STILL ARE GOING BAD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

May 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEMS - SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES DEPRESSED TRAVELING AT 60MPHEW CAR.. *AK

May 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEMS - SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES DEPRESSED TRAVELING AT 60MPHEW CAR.. *AK

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT HIS CONTROL THE GEAR JUMPED OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO REVERSE, CONSUMER RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE INSPECTED AND WAS ADVISED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, CONSUMER REFUSED TO ACCEPT VEHICLE DUE TO THE UNSAFE ACTION SO CONSUMER PURC...

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT HIS CONTROL THE GEAR JUMPED OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO REVERSE, CONSUMER RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE INSPECTED AND WAS ADVISED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, CONSUMER REFUSED TO ACCEPT VEHICLE DUE TO THE UNSAFE ACTION SO CONSUMER PURC...

Apr 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM RECALL 01V-078, THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. NLM

Apr 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM RECALL 01V-078, THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. NLM

Apr 21, 2001 Power Train

CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP 9 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION LEAKS AND RECALLS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. IN DECEMBER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. TODAY 4/21/00, WHILE CROSSING A MAJOR HIGHWAY CAR STOPPED! I HAD MYSELF AND TWO PASSENGERS IN THE CAR. WE COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THE CARS TRAVELING IN EITH...

Apr 21, 2001 Power Train

CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP 9 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION LEAKS AND RECALLS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. IN DECEMBER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. TODAY 4/21/00, WHILE CROSSING A MAJOR HIGHWAY CAR STOPPED! I HAD MYSELF AND TWO PASSENGERS IN THE CAR. WE COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THE CARS TRAVELING IN EITH...

Apr 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 01 V 078 000/FOOT PEDAL GREASE/STOP LAMP: UNABLE TO GET DEALER (HOLMAN LINCOLN/MERCURY; PONPANO, FL; PHONE# 954/782-8110)TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS NOTICE DUE TO NO AVAILABLE PARTS. ASKING FOR NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL 01 V 078 000/FOOT PEDAL GREASE/STOP LAMP: UNABLE TO GET DEALER (HOLMAN LINCOLN/MERCURY; PONPANO, FL; PHONE# 954/782-8110)TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS NOTICE DUE TO NO AVAILABLE PARTS. ASKING FOR NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 01V078000 FOR BRAKES PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AROUND MARCH 1, AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE. *SLC

Apr 3, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING ON DRUM AVENUE IN KENSINGTON MARYLAND I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. AT THE TIME I HAD MY 11YEAR OLD GRANDSON AND ONE OF HIS FRIENDS IN THE BACK SEAT. APPARENTLY MY TIRE BLEW OUT AND WHEN THE RIM HIT THE GROUND MY...

Apr 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 01V078000 FOR BRAKES PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AROUND MARCH 1, AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE. *SLC

Apr 3, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING ON DRUM AVENUE IN KENSINGTON MARYLAND I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. AT THE TIME I HAD MY 11YEAR OLD GRANDSON AND ONE OF HIS FRIENDS IN THE BACK SEAT. APPARENTLY MY TIRE BLEW OUT AND WHEN THE RIM HIT THE GROUND MY...

Mar 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STEPPING ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED PEDAL WILL NOT GO DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TAKE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME DEFECT, AND CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETECTED. *AK ON ONE OCCASION, CONSUMER WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A DEALER WHO REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE BRAK...

Mar 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STEPPING ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED PEDAL WILL NOT GO DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TAKE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME DEFECT, AND CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETECTED. *AK ON ONE OCCASION, CONSUMER WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A DEALER WHO REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE BRAK...

Mar 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STEPPING ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED PEDAL WILL NOT GO DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TAKE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME DEFECT, AND CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETECTED. *AK ON ONE OCCASION, CONSUMER WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A DEALER WHO REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE BRAK...

Mar 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE STEPPING ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED PEDAL WILL NOT GO DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TAKE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SAME DEFECT, AND CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETECTED. *AK ON ONE OCCASION, CONSUMER WENT THROUGH A STOP SIGN, IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A DEALER WHO REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE BRAK...

Mar 23, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS ON WAY TO WORK AND HIT A SMALL POTHOLE ON RIGHT SIDE AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER SENDING A TECHNICIAN TO LOOK AT VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS ON WAY TO WORK AND HIT A SMALL POTHOLE ON RIGHT SIDE AND DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. MANUFACTURER SENDING A TECHNICIAN TO LOOK AT VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARK CAN TURN ON IGNITION KEY AND VEHICLE WILL JUMP FORWARD WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING, AND THAT HAD HAPPENED BETWEEN TWO OTHER VEHICLES.*AK

Mar 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARK CAN TURN ON IGNITION KEY AND VEHICLE WILL JUMP FORWARD WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING, AND THAT HAD HAPPENED BETWEEN TWO OTHER VEHICLES.*AK

Mar 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WELL THIS IS REALLY NOT A DEFECT JUST VERY BAD DESIGN,MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE HAS NO SHIELD OF ANY KIND OVER,ON OR AROUND THE FUEL TANK THAT HANGS A FOOT OR LESS OFF OF THE HIGHWAY.I WAS DRIVING MY CAR DOWN THE ROAD AND NEVER HEARD OR SAW ANYTHING ON THE ROAD,BUT EVIDENTALLY RAN OVER SOMETHING SMALL A...

Mar 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WELL THIS IS REALLY NOT A DEFECT JUST VERY BAD DESIGN,MY 2000 MERCURY SABLE HAS NO SHIELD OF ANY KIND OVER,ON OR AROUND THE FUEL TANK THAT HANGS A FOOT OR LESS OFF OF THE HIGHWAY.I WAS DRIVING MY CAR DOWN THE ROAD AND NEVER HEARD OR SAW ANYTHING ON THE ROAD,BUT EVIDENTALLY RAN OVER SOMETHING SMALL A...

Mar 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STUCK IN ILLUMINATED MODE. TO GET BRAKE LIGHTS TO GO OFF A FUSE HAS TO BE PULLED, WHEN THIS FUSE IS PULLED IT ENABLES VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS. DEALR HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED AT THIS TIME.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STUCK IN ILLUMINATED MODE. TO GET BRAKE LIGHTS TO GO OFF A FUSE HAS TO BE PULLED, WHEN THIS FUSE IS PULLED IT ENABLES VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS. DEALR HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED AT THIS TIME.*AK

Mar 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT STAY ENGAGED. NLM

Mar 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE TAIL LIGHTS REMAINED ON AT ALL TIMES WHETHER THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING OR NOT. NLM

Mar 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE EMITS A FUEL ODOR FROM TIME TO TIME. NLM

Mar 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON ONE OCCASION THE THREE SECTION INTAKE PANEL BROKE, HITTING THE HOOD AND MAKING A LOUD NOISE. NLM

Mar 11, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT STAY ENGAGED. NLM

Mar 11, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE TAIL LIGHTS REMAINED ON AT ALL TIMES WHETHER THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING OR NOT. NLM

Mar 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE EMITS A FUEL ODOR FROM TIME TO TIME. NLM

Mar 11, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON ONE OCCASION THE THREE SECTION INTAKE PANEL BROKE, HITTING THE HOOD AND MAKING A LOUD NOISE. NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ON HIS VEHICLE, WHICH HE BELIEVE WERE DESIGNED TO CLOSE TOGETHER, CONSUMERS FOOT ENGAGED BOTH PEDALS RESULTING IN ACCELERATION AND ACCIDENT ON TWO OCCASSIONS. *JB

Mar 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ON HIS VEHICLE, WHICH HE BELIEVE WERE DESIGNED TO CLOSE TOGETHER, CONSUMERS FOOT ENGAGED BOTH PEDALS RESULTING IN ACCELERATION AND ACCIDENT ON TWO OCCASSIONS. *JB

Mar 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ON HIS VEHICLE, WHICH HE BELIEVE WERE DESIGNED TO CLOSE TOGETHER, CONSUMERS FOOT ENGAGED BOTH PEDALS RESULTING IN ACCELERATION AND ACCIDENT ON TWO OCCASSIONS. *JB

Mar 8, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ON HIS VEHICLE, WHICH HE BELIEVE WERE DESIGNED TO CLOSE TOGETHER, CONSUMERS FOOT ENGAGED BOTH PEDALS RESULTING IN ACCELERATION AND ACCIDENT ON TWO OCCASSIONS. *JB

Feb 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WHEN EITHER ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. THIS CAUSES A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING OR ACCELERATION. FOOT CAN ENGAGE BOTH PEDALS AT ONCE. CAN OR WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER INDICATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WHEN EITHER ACCELERATING OR BRAKING. THIS CAUSES A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING OR ACCELERATION. FOOT CAN ENGAGE BOTH PEDALS AT ONCE. CAN OR WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER INDICATED NOTHING COULD BE DONE.*AK

Feb 22, 2001 Equipment

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FORD'S TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS THUS THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE LOADED WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PEOPLE (8) AND LUGGAGE AT THE SAME TIME, THE CONSUMER IS VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE RECALL (OOV-242) AND BELIEVES THE VEHICLE WAS FALSELY ADVERTISED. NLM

Feb 22, 2001 Equipment

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FORD'S TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS THUS THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE LOADED WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PEOPLE (8) AND LUGGAGE AT THE SAME TIME, THE CONSUMER IS VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE RECALL (OOV-242) AND BELIEVES THE VEHICLE WAS FALSELY ADVERTISED. NLM

Feb 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE BLEWUP. CONSUMER OUT OF CAR WHEN HE SMELLED GAS. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER INDICATED INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED OR BACKFIRED. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE BLEWUP. CONSUMER OUT OF CAR WHEN HE SMELLED GAS. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER INDICATED INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED OR BACKFIRED. *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ADJUSTABLE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS TOO CLOSE-TURNING INTO SPACE OR PULLING INTO GARAGE-IF NOT TO LEFT SIDE OF BRAKE PEDAL-TENDENCY TO ALSO APPLY GAS SAME TIME AS BRAKE-CAR LUNGES FORWARD/CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF DO NOT REACT QUICKLY. NEED TO CHANGE SHAFT ON BRAKE PEDAL TO BEND IT FURHER TO LEFT TO PR...

Feb 13, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ADJUSTABLE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS TOO CLOSE-TURNING INTO SPACE OR PULLING INTO GARAGE-IF NOT TO LEFT SIDE OF BRAKE PEDAL-TENDENCY TO ALSO APPLY GAS SAME TIME AS BRAKE-CAR LUNGES FORWARD/CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF DO NOT REACT QUICKLY. NEED TO CHANGE SHAFT ON BRAKE PEDAL TO BEND IT FURHER TO LEFT TO PR...

Feb 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

UPON STARTING VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM WITH A CLOUD OF BLUE SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMEN, DESTROYING INTAKE MANIFOLD. WARRANTY COVERED REPAIRS. DEALER COULD ONLY GUESS WHAT PROBLEM WAS. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

UPON STARTING VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM WITH A CLOUD OF BLUE SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMEN, DESTROYING INTAKE MANIFOLD. WARRANTY COVERED REPAIRS. DEALER COULD ONLY GUESS WHAT PROBLEM WAS. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL KEEPS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLES HIGH . CURRENTLY AT DEALER. *AK

Jan 31, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL KEEPS STICKING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLES HIGH . CURRENTLY AT DEALER. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE GOING OVER AN OVERPASS WITH ICE ON ROAD CONSUMER BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL, AND WENT OVER INTO A DITCH. LATER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT BRAKE PEDAL BENT. CONSUMER FELT THIS PEDAL SHOULD NOT HAVE BENT. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE GOING OVER AN OVERPASS WITH ICE ON ROAD CONSUMER BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL, AND WENT OVER INTO A DITCH. LATER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT BRAKE PEDAL BENT. CONSUMER FELT THIS PEDAL SHOULD NOT HAVE BENT. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES/ODOR IN PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. ALSO, ODOR CAN BE SMELLED AROUND HOOD, AND IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTICED PROBLEM, AND HAD REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. DEALER UNSURE WHAT WAS CAUSING PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES/ODOR IN PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. ALSO, ODOR CAN BE SMELLED AROUND HOOD, AND IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTICED PROBLEM, AND HAD REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. DEALER UNSURE WHAT WAS CAUSING PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST AND FUEL SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON START UP AND WHILE DRIVING, THE SMELL IS SO STRONG YOU MUST DRIVE WITH THE WINDOW OPEN NOT TO GET A HEADACHE. CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER TWICE AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIX THE SMELL.*AK

Jan 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST AND FUEL SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON START UP AND WHILE DRIVING, THE SMELL IS SO STRONG YOU MUST DRIVE WITH THE WINDOW OPEN NOT TO GET A HEADACHE. CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER TWICE AND STILL THEY CAN NOT FIX THE SMELL.*AK

Jan 22, 2001 Seats

UNABLE TO INSTALL 2 CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN REAR DUE TO LEATHER BEING TO SLIPPERY TO SECURE SAFETY SEATS. DEALER NOTIFIED ON DATE OF DELIVERY ABOUT THE PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR WAS CONTACTED AND AN ENGINEER WAS SENT OUT AND DETERMINED THAT THE LEATHER WAS TOO SLIPPERY. SUGGESTED DEALERSHIP ORDER US A NEW ...

Jan 22, 2001 Seats

UNABLE TO INSTALL 2 CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN REAR DUE TO LEATHER BEING TO SLIPPERY TO SECURE SAFETY SEATS. DEALER NOTIFIED ON DATE OF DELIVERY ABOUT THE PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR WAS CONTACTED AND AN ENGINEER WAS SENT OUT AND DETERMINED THAT THE LEATHER WAS TOO SLIPPERY. SUGGESTED DEALERSHIP ORDER US A NEW ...

Jan 11, 2001 Tires

I WENT TO DEALER/SELLER TO REPORT CRACKS AROUND SIDEWALL THAT APPEAR TO BE DEFECTS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. I FEAR THAT THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND THAT I MIGHT BE HARMED. THEY SAID IT IS "WEATHER DAMAGE" I KNOW WHAT WEATHER DAMAGE IS ON TIRES, AND THIS AIN'T IT. PLEASE HELP. THIS ...

Jan 11, 2001 Tires

I WENT TO DEALER/SELLER TO REPORT CRACKS AROUND SIDEWALL THAT APPEAR TO BE DEFECTS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. I FEAR THAT THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND THAT I MIGHT BE HARMED. THEY SAID IT IS "WEATHER DAMAGE" I KNOW WHAT WEATHER DAMAGE IS ON TIRES, AND THIS AIN'T IT. PLEASE HELP. THIS ...

Jan 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS LONGER THAN USUAL. ENGINE STARTED RACING. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO SLOW DOWN.*AK

Jan 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS LONGER THAN USUAL. ENGINE STARTED RACING. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO SLOW DOWN.*AK

Jan 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS LONGER THAN USUAL. ENGINE STARTED RACING. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO SLOW DOWN.*AK

Jan 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH APPLIED BRAKES, AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS LONGER THAN USUAL. ENGINE STARTED RACING. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO SLOW DOWN.*AK

Dec 26, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER USES POWER WINDOWS. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO DIM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER USES POWER WINDOWS. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO DIM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Interior Lighting

AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER USES POWER WINDOWS. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO DIM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Visibility

AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER USES POWER WINDOWS. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO DIM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER USES POWER WINDOWS. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO DIM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER USES POWER WINDOWS. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO DIM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Interior Lighting

AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER USES POWER WINDOWS. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO DIM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 26, 2000 Visibility

AIRBAG AND ABS LIGHTS ON CONTROL PANEL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. HAPPENS WHEN CONSUMER USES POWER WINDOWS. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED, ALL DASH LIGHTS GO DIM. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

KOONS LINCOLN-MERCURY SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE STATED THAT THE EMISSION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR. BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SWITCH STOP LAMP AND BROKEN WIRE....

Dec 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

KOONS LINCOLN-MERCURY SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE STATED THAT THE EMISSION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR. BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SWITCH STOP LAMP AND BROKEN WIRE....

Dec 23, 2000 Electrical System

KOONS LINCOLN-MERCURY SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE STATED THAT THE EMISSION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR. BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SWITCH STOP LAMP AND BROKEN WIRE....

Dec 23, 2000 Air Bags

KOONS LINCOLN-MERCURY SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE STATED THAT THE EMISSION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR. BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SWITCH STOP LAMP AND BROKEN WIRE....

Dec 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

KOONS LINCOLN-MERCURY SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE STATED THAT THE EMISSION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR. BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SWITCH STOP LAMP AND BROKEN WIRE....

Dec 23, 2000 Exterior Lighting

KOONS LINCOLN-MERCURY SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE STATED THAT THE EMISSION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR. BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SWITCH STOP LAMP AND BROKEN WIRE....

Dec 23, 2000 Electrical System

KOONS LINCOLN-MERCURY SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE STATED THAT THE EMISSION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR. BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SWITCH STOP LAMP AND BROKEN WIRE....

Dec 23, 2000 Air Bags

KOONS LINCOLN-MERCURY SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE STATED THAT THE EMISSION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL VAPOR TRANSFER SYSTEM. AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR. BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SWITCH STOP LAMP AND BROKEN WIRE....

Dec 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION CONSUMER HIT BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THIS POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION CONSUMER HIT BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME. THIS POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT START UP/ WHILE DRIVING SMELL OF EXHAUST WILL COME IN VEHICLE. DEFECT WAS DUE TO ENGINE SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

AT START UP/ WHILE DRIVING SMELL OF EXHAUST WILL COME IN VEHICLE. DEFECT WAS DUE TO ENGINE SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT START UP/ WHILE DRIVING SMELL OF EXHAUST WILL COME IN VEHICLE. DEFECT WAS DUE TO ENGINE SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Unknown Or Other

AT START UP/ WHILE DRIVING SMELL OF EXHAUST WILL COME IN VEHICLE. DEFECT WAS DUE TO ENGINE SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED TWICE BY DEALER. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER STATED THAT DOUGHNUT TIRE ON VEHICLE WASN'T UP TO SAFETY STANDARD AS STATED IN FEDERAL MOTOR SAFETY STANDARDS 110 IN NEW TIRE MANUAL. THIS CONSUMER WASN'T SATIFIED. HE HAS SPOKEN WITH DEALER.*AK CONSUMER FEELS THE SAFETY LABELS SHOULD INCLUDE MAXIMUM LOAD, OCCUPANT NUMBER, AND L...

Nov 29, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER STATED THAT DOUGHNUT TIRE ON VEHICLE WASN'T UP TO SAFETY STANDARD AS STATED IN FEDERAL MOTOR SAFETY STANDARDS 110 IN NEW TIRE MANUAL. THIS CONSUMER WASN'T SATIFIED. HE HAS SPOKEN WITH DEALER.*AK CONSUMER FEELS THE SAFETY LABELS SHOULD INCLUDE MAXIMUM LOAD, OCCUPANT NUMBER, AND L...

Nov 27, 2000 Steering

SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED VEHICLE STARTED TO LEAK OIL, AND VEHICLE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH STEERING PUMP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED STEERING PUMP TWICE, AND TRIES TO FIX LEAKING PROBLEM. BUT TO THIS DATE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING AND ...

Nov 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED VEHICLE STARTED TO LEAK OIL, AND VEHICLE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH STEERING PUMP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED STEERING PUMP TWICE, AND TRIES TO FIX LEAKING PROBLEM. BUT TO THIS DATE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING AND ...

Nov 27, 2000 Steering

SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED VEHICLE STARTED TO LEAK OIL, AND VEHICLE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH STEERING PUMP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED STEERING PUMP TWICE, AND TRIES TO FIX LEAKING PROBLEM. BUT TO THIS DATE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING AND ...

Nov 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED VEHICLE STARTED TO LEAK OIL, AND VEHICLE HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH STEERING PUMP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED STEERING PUMP TWICE, AND TRIES TO FIX LEAKING PROBLEM. BUT TO THIS DATE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING AND ...

Nov 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE ANIT LOCK BRAKE MODULE WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE AND ALMOST RESULTED IN VEHICLE COLLISION. *MJS

Nov 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE ANIT LOCK BRAKE MODULE WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE AND ALMOST RESULTED IN VEHICLE COLLISION. *MJS

Nov 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE SIDE BY SIDE DUE TO A NEW DESIGN FEATURE THAT LOWERS OR RAISES BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING PEDAL MISAPPLICATION.*AK *SLC

Nov 16, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE SIDE BY SIDE DUE TO A NEW DESIGN FEATURE THAT LOWERS OR RAISES BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING PEDAL MISAPPLICATION.*AK *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Power Train

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL 00B55, AFTER COMPLETION OF THE RECALL THE OWNER RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTIFICATION TO RETURN THE VEHICLE DUE TO POSSIBLE PROBLEMS THAT WERE RELATED TO THE REPAIR OF THE PCM CALIBRATION. *MJS

Nov 13, 2000 Power Train

THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL 00B55, AFTER COMPLETION OF THE RECALL THE OWNER RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTIFICATION TO RETURN THE VEHICLE DUE TO POSSIBLE PROBLEMS THAT WERE RELATED TO THE REPAIR OF THE PCM CALIBRATION. *MJS

Oct 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDALTAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON.TO MAKE IT WORK, WILL HAVE TO STEP NOT HARD ON PEDAL, AND MOVE PAWL FROM PARK.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDALTAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON.TO MAKE IT WORK, WILL HAVE TO STEP NOT HARD ON PEDAL, AND MOVE PAWL FROM PARK.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Unknown Or Other

AIRBAG TROUBLE LIGHT X3 (REPLACED 2ND TIME WITH PART FROM "ANOTHER CAR"--STAYED ON AGAIN FOR SHORT TRIP AFTERWARDS); ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT (FIXED--SO FAR); WORRIED ABOUT MY FIRESTONE TIRES--NOT RECALLED SO FAR!

Oct 26, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG TROUBLE LIGHT X3 (REPLACED 2ND TIME WITH PART FROM "ANOTHER CAR"--STAYED ON AGAIN FOR SHORT TRIP AFTERWARDS); ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT (FIXED--SO FAR); WORRIED ABOUT MY FIRESTONE TIRES--NOT RECALLED SO FAR!

Oct 26, 2000 Unknown Or Other

AIRBAG TROUBLE LIGHT X3 (REPLACED 2ND TIME WITH PART FROM "ANOTHER CAR"--STAYED ON AGAIN FOR SHORT TRIP AFTERWARDS); ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT (FIXED--SO FAR); WORRIED ABOUT MY FIRESTONE TIRES--NOT RECALLED SO FAR!

Oct 26, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG TROUBLE LIGHT X3 (REPLACED 2ND TIME WITH PART FROM "ANOTHER CAR"--STAYED ON AGAIN FOR SHORT TRIP AFTERWARDS); ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT (FIXED--SO FAR); WORRIED ABOUT MY FIRESTONE TIRES--NOT RECALLED SO FAR!

Oct 20, 2000 Seats

UNABLE TO USE A FORWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT DUE TO REAR LEATHER SEAT BEING TOO SLIPPERY TO HOLD CHILD SEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER NEEDS PERMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURER TO MAKE MODIFICATION AND INSTALL LATCH SYSTEM. THE CUSTOMER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. *YH

Oct 20, 2000 Seats

UNABLE TO USE A FORWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT DUE TO REAR LEATHER SEAT BEING TOO SLIPPERY TO HOLD CHILD SEAT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER NEEDS PERMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURER TO MAKE MODIFICATION AND INSTALL LATCH SYSTEM. THE CUSTOMER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. *YH

Oct 19, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 19, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Oct 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND ALMOST THE SAME HEIGHT. SO, IF YOUR FOOT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT IS VERY EASY TO ALSO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, I DEPRESSED BOTH THE ACCELERATOR...

Oct 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND ALMOST THE SAME HEIGHT. SO, IF YOUR FOOT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT IS VERY EASY TO ALSO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME. SEVERAL TIMES WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, I DEPRESSED BOTH THE ACCELERATOR...

Oct 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS; 1ST OCCURRED AT 593 MILES AT A SERVICE STATION AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND 2ND OCCURRED AT 894 MILES WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING 15-20 MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORM...

Oct 11, 2000 Power Train

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS; 1ST OCCURRED AT 593 MILES AT A SERVICE STATION AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND 2ND OCCURRED AT 894 MILES WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING 15-20 MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORM...

Oct 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS; 1ST OCCURRED AT 593 MILES AT A SERVICE STATION AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND 2ND OCCURRED AT 894 MILES WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING 15-20 MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORM...

Oct 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS; 1ST OCCURRED AT 593 MILES AT A SERVICE STATION AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND 2ND OCCURRED AT 894 MILES WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING 15-20 MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORM...

Oct 11, 2000 Power Train

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS; 1ST OCCURRED AT 593 MILES AT A SERVICE STATION AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND 2ND OCCURRED AT 894 MILES WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING 15-20 MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORM...

Oct 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS; 1ST OCCURRED AT 593 MILES AT A SERVICE STATION AFTER TURNING ON THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND 2ND OCCURRED AT 894 MILES WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING 15-20 MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO BRING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORM...

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT TRAFFIC STOP AND VEHICLE IDLING, AS SOON AS CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL ,CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT HIGH RATE SPEED, CRASHING INTO A LAMP POLE, AND CAUSING INJUIRES/ A BROKEN STERNUM. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*...

Oct 5, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT TRAFFIC STOP AND VEHICLE IDLING, AS SOON AS CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL ,CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT HIGH RATE SPEED, CRASHING INTO A LAMP POLE, AND CAUSING INJUIRES/ A BROKEN STERNUM. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*...

Oct 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT TRAFFIC STOP AND VEHICLE IDLING, AS SOON AS CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL ,CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT HIGH RATE SPEED, CRASHING INTO A LAMP POLE, AND CAUSING INJUIRES/ A BROKEN STERNUM. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*...

Oct 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN AND WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, VEHICLE JUST KEPT ON ROLLING LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PUSHED FROM BEHIND FOR AT LEAST 30FT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON RELEASING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE.VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. IGNITION WAS RUNNING, AND VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. AK THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR COULD NOT DET...

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT TRAFFIC STOP AND VEHICLE IDLING, AS SOON AS CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL ,CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT HIGH RATE SPEED, CRASHING INTO A LAMP POLE, AND CAUSING INJUIRES/ A BROKEN STERNUM. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*...

Oct 5, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT TRAFFIC STOP AND VEHICLE IDLING, AS SOON AS CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL ,CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT HIGH RATE SPEED, CRASHING INTO A LAMP POLE, AND CAUSING INJUIRES/ A BROKEN STERNUM. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*...

Oct 5, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS AT TRAFFIC STOP AND VEHICLE IDLING, AS SOON AS CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL ,CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT HIGH RATE SPEED, CRASHING INTO A LAMP POLE, AND CAUSING INJUIRES/ A BROKEN STERNUM. SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK UP, AND FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*...

Oct 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN AND WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, VEHICLE JUST KEPT ON ROLLING LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PUSHED FROM BEHIND FOR AT LEAST 30FT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

UPON RELEASING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE.VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A VERY SLIGHT INCLINE. IGNITION WAS RUNNING, AND VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN THIS HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. AK THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR COULD NOT DET...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

WE WERE ON A TRIP ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 ON A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 58 MPH WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 1200 MILES ON IT AT THAT TIME. A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED AND THE OPERATOR CHANGED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS UNREPAIRABLE DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURE...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

WE WERE ON A TRIP ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 ON A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY TRAVELING ABOUT 58 MPH WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 1200 MILES ON IT AT THAT TIME. A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED AND THE OPERATOR CHANGED THE TIRE AND STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS UNREPAIRABLE DUE TO SIDEWALL FAILURE...

Sep 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF UNLESS BRAKE SWITCH THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DISCONNECTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF UNLESS BRAKE SWITCH THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DISCONNECTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE TO BACK UP VEHICLE WILL GO FORWARD. THIS INCIDENT HAD HAPPENED MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER STATES THAT THE CAUSE IS TRANMISSION MALFUNCTION AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT AGREE. *YH

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train Crash

WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE TO BACK UP VEHICLE WILL GO FORWARD. THIS INCIDENT HAD HAPPENED MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER STATES THAT THE CAUSE IS TRANMISSION MALFUNCTION AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT AGREE. *YH

Sep 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE MADE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING PEDAL MISAPPLICATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE MADE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING PEDAL MISAPPLICATION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MAX. LOAD=OCCUPANTS+LUGGAGE IS NOT LISTED ON CERTIFICATION LABEL; FORD CUST. ASSISTANCE CTR. NOT ABLE TO SUPPLY THIS DATA.

Aug 23, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MAX. LOAD=OCCUPANTS+LUGGAGE IS NOT LISTED ON CERTIFICATION LABEL; FORD CUST. ASSISTANCE CTR. NOT ABLE TO SUPPLY THIS DATA.

Aug 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE AT STAND STILL WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, VEHICLE STARTED REVVING UP & TOOK OFF. HIT VHEICLE IN FRONT. SECOND TIME AT CROSS WALK IT HAPPENED AGAIN. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING THAT TIME. THIRD TIME, HAD PLACED IT IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF BACKWARDS AFTER REVVING UP. BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR CORRECTION....

Aug 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE AT STAND STILL WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, VEHICLE STARTED REVVING UP & TOOK OFF. HIT VHEICLE IN FRONT. SECOND TIME AT CROSS WALK IT HAPPENED AGAIN. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING THAT TIME. THIRD TIME, HAD PLACED IT IN REVERSE AND IT TOOK OFF BACKWARDS AFTER REVVING UP. BEEN TO DEALER TWICE FOR CORRECTION....

Aug 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER TO DESTINGUISH WHICH IS WHICH BECAUSE IF CONSUMER WOULD PUT FOOT DOWN ON THE PEDAL THERE WOULD BE A PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER TO DESTINGUISH WHICH IS WHICH BECAUSE IF CONSUMER WOULD PUT FOOT DOWN ON THE PEDAL THERE WOULD BE A PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AT 3 MPH COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR HIT BRAKE PEDAL. CAR WOULD NOT STOP THE MORE I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGINE WOULD RACE FINALLY COULD NOT HOLD IT CAR TOOK OFF AT AN INCREASING RATE OF SPEED EVEN AS I PUSHED HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WAS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAUSE IF IF IT WAS THE AC...

Aug 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AT 3 MPH COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR HIT BRAKE PEDAL. CAR WOULD NOT STOP THE MORE I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGINE WOULD RACE FINALLY COULD NOT HOLD IT CAR TOOK OFF AT AN INCREASING RATE OF SPEED EVEN AS I PUSHED HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WAS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAUSE IF IF IT WAS THE AC...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE HAS A FIRESTONE TOURING T3 TIRES, TIRE SIZE P21560R16, AND DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE. WHEN DRIVING LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, TIRE ONLY HAS 3700 MILES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK *SLC

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

VEHICLE HAS A FIRESTONE TOURING T3 TIRES, TIRE SIZE P21560R16, AND DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE. WHEN DRIVING LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, TIRE ONLY HAS 3700 MILES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK *SLC

Aug 2, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON, DURING INSTALLATION AT THE DEALER THEY HAD BOLTED & DRILLED INTO WIRES, WHICH CAUSED PROBLEMS. *ET

Aug 2, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON, DURING INSTALLATION AT THE DEALER THEY HAD BOLTED & DRILLED INTO WIRES, WHICH CAUSED PROBLEMS. *ET

Aug 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WITHOUT WARNING OR MANUAL OPERATION, CAUSE UNKNOWN, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHCILE HAS BEEN TO SERVICE EIGHT TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL DUMP VALVE AND BRAKE ...

Aug 1, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WITHOUT WARNING OR MANUAL OPERATION, CAUSE UNKNOWN, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS FOR THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHCILE HAS BEEN TO SERVICE EIGHT TIMES. CRUISE CONTROL DUMP VALVE AND BRAKE ...

Jul 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WOULD START TO SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATE ON ITS ON POWER. AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR CHANGED TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ON ITS OWN. WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND VEHICLE COULD ONLY STOP WHEN THE COMPLETE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAS ...

Jul 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WOULD START TO SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATE ON ITS ON POWER. AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR CHANGED TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ON ITS OWN. WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND VEHICLE COULD ONLY STOP WHEN THE COMPLETE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAS ...

Jul 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WOULD START TO SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATE ON ITS ON POWER. AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR CHANGED TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ON ITS OWN. WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND VEHICLE COULD ONLY STOP WHEN THE COMPLETE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAS ...

Jul 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WOULD START TO SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATE ON ITS ON POWER. AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE GEAR CHANGED TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ON ITS OWN. WHILE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION, AND VEHICLE COULD ONLY STOP WHEN THE COMPLETE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAS ...

Jul 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPORTING DESIGN FLAW WITH ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE TWO PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT SIT HIGH ENOUGH, THIS CONDITION CAUSES A PROBLEM WHEN APPLYING THE THE BRAKE--ALSO APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONS...

Jul 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

REPORTING DESIGN FLAW WITH ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE TWO PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT SIT HIGH ENOUGH, THIS CONDITION CAUSES A PROBLEM WHEN APPLYING THE THE BRAKE--ALSO APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONS...

Jul 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED, IT CAN SLIDE TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER NOTIFIED, SAID MOVEMENT IS NORMAL FOR THE DESIGN. *AK *ML

Jul 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPORTING DESIGN FLAW WITH ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE TWO PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT SIT HIGH ENOUGH, THIS CONDITION CAUSES A PROBLEM WHEN APPLYING THE THE BRAKE--ALSO APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONS...

Jul 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

REPORTING DESIGN FLAW WITH ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE TWO PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT SIT HIGH ENOUGH, THIS CONDITION CAUSES A PROBLEM WHEN APPLYING THE THE BRAKE--ALSO APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONS...

Jul 11, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED, IT CAN SLIDE TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER NOTIFIED, SAID MOVEMENT IS NORMAL FOR THE DESIGN. *AK *ML

Jun 25, 2000 Seats

HEAD RESTS RESTRICT VISABILTY WHEN TURNING AROUND TO VIEW REAR OF VEHICLE--HEAD RESTS ARE TOO BIG.*AK

Jun 25, 2000 Seats

HEAD RESTS RESTRICT VISABILTY WHEN TURNING AROUND TO VIEW REAR OF VEHICLE--HEAD RESTS ARE TOO BIG.*AK

Jun 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WITH EACH RAIN OR WASH THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLE TAKES IN MOISTURE, CAUSING CONDENSES ON THE INSIDE OF THE GLASS AND REMAINS FOR SEVERAL DAY UNTIL EVAPORATION TAKES PLACE.

Jun 15, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WITH EACH RAIN OR WASH THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLE TAKES IN MOISTURE, CAUSING CONDENSES ON THE INSIDE OF THE GLASS AND REMAINS FOR SEVERAL DAY UNTIL EVAPORATION TAKES PLACE.

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLYING BRAKES AT 5 MPH OR LESS, PEDAL VERY RIGID, NO POWER ASSISTANCE IN EVIDENCE, ENGINE BEGINS TO RACE ON ITS OWN. ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND STANDING ON BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION AFTER BRIEF MALFUNCTION. COMPLIANCE: OWNER'S GUIDE, PAGE 223.

Jun 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

APPLYING BRAKES AT 5 MPH OR LESS, PEDAL VERY RIGID, NO POWER ASSISTANCE IN EVIDENCE, ENGINE BEGINS TO RACE ON ITS OWN. ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND STANDING ON BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION AFTER BRIEF MALFUNCTION. COMPLIANCE: OWNER'S GUIDE, PAGE 223.

Jun 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLYING BRAKES AT 5 MPH OR LESS, PEDAL VERY RIGID, NO POWER ASSISTANCE IN EVIDENCE, ENGINE BEGINS TO RACE ON ITS OWN. ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND STANDING ON BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION AFTER BRIEF MALFUNCTION. COMPLIANCE: OWNER'S GUIDE, PAGE 223.

Jun 13, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

APPLYING BRAKES AT 5 MPH OR LESS, PEDAL VERY RIGID, NO POWER ASSISTANCE IN EVIDENCE, ENGINE BEGINS TO RACE ON ITS OWN. ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND STANDING ON BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION AFTER BRIEF MALFUNCTION. COMPLIANCE: OWNER'S GUIDE, PAGE 223.

Jun 9, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES OFFER POOR PERFORMANCE, ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. THE CAR WAS SO BAD IN THE RAIN THAT MY WIFE REFUSED TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE OE TIRES HAVE A TREADWEAR RATING OF 520. I AM AFRAID THAT THE RUBBER IS SO HARD (WHICH WILL GIVE LONG LIFE) THAT GRIP WAS SACRIFICED. I CHANGED THE T...

Jun 9, 2000 Tires

THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES OFFER POOR PERFORMANCE, ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. THE CAR WAS SO BAD IN THE RAIN THAT MY WIFE REFUSED TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE OE TIRES HAVE A TREADWEAR RATING OF 520. I AM AFRAID THAT THE RUBBER IS SO HARD (WHICH WILL GIVE LONG LIFE) THAT GRIP WAS SACRIFICED. I CHANGED THE T...

May 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES MOTOR STARTED TO RACE AND THE BRAKES WON'T HOLD. THE MORE CONSUMER PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FASTER THE MOTOR WENT, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *...

May 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES MOTOR STARTED TO RACE AND THE BRAKES WON'T HOLD. THE MORE CONSUMER PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FASTER THE MOTOR WENT, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *...

May 2, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES MOTOR STARTED TO RACE AND THE BRAKES WON'T HOLD. THE MORE CONSUMER PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FASTER THE MOTOR WENT, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *...

May 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES MOTOR STARTED TO RACE AND THE BRAKES WON'T HOLD. THE MORE CONSUMER PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FASTER THE MOTOR WENT, CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *...

Mar 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET TRAVELING 20MPH, WENT TO ADJUST THE POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDAL WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. INSTEAD, HIT THE BUTTON AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. THERE WAS NO SAFETY LOCK FEATURE. THERE IS A POTENTIAL RISK INVOLVED. CONTACTED THE MANUFACT...

Mar 21, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET TRAVELING 20MPH, WENT TO ADJUST THE POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDAL WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT. INSTEAD, HIT THE BUTTON AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. THERE WAS NO SAFETY LOCK FEATURE. THERE IS A POTENTIAL RISK INVOLVED. CONTACTED THE MANUFACT...

Feb 11, 2000 Seats

HEAD RESTS BLOCK TOO MUCH OF REAR VIEW WHEN TURNING HEAD TO SEE REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Seats

HEAD RESTS BLOCK TOO MUCH OF REAR VIEW WHEN TURNING HEAD TO SEE REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 26, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON FOR IT. THE GLASS ALSO BROKE INTO SLIVERS. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT AUTO'S HAD TO HAD SAFETY GLASS TO PREVENT INJURIES? THE DEALER STATES IT IS TEMPERED GLASS BUT THIS WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO REASON AND ...

Jan 26, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON FOR IT. THE GLASS ALSO BROKE INTO SLIVERS. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT AUTO'S HAD TO HAD SAFETY GLASS TO PREVENT INJURIES? THE DEALER STATES IT IS TEMPERED GLASS BUT THIS WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO REASON AND ...

Jan 4, 2000 Tires

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SPARE TIRE IS NOT UP TO SAFETY STANDARDS ACCORDING TO THE FORD MOTOR SAFETY STANDARD 110 MANUAL. *SLC

Jan 4, 2000 Tires

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SPARE TIRE IS NOT UP TO SAFETY STANDARDS ACCORDING TO THE FORD MOTOR SAFETY STANDARD 110 MANUAL. *SLC