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Jun 26, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MERCURY TRACER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR. ALL AMERICAN FORD (3306 BRIDGE AVE, POINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742, (732) 451-3582) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE...

Jun 26, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MERCURY TRACER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR. ALL AMERICAN FORD (3306 BRIDGE AVE, POINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742, (732) 451-3582) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE...

Aug 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 78,768 mi

(1) SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT MOVE TO DRIVING POSITION, COOLANT FAN WOULD NOT RUN WHEN NEEDED WITH ENGINE RUNNING ONLY WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, OIL LIGHT STAYED ON AND ALTERNATELY FLASHED WITH THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR. (2) A SHORTING CONNECTOR TO THE FUEL PUMP BURNED THE WIRE BUNDLE...

Aug 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 78,768 mi

(1) SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT MOVE TO DRIVING POSITION, COOLANT FAN WOULD NOT RUN WHEN NEEDED WITH ENGINE RUNNING ONLY WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, OIL LIGHT STAYED ON AND ALTERNATELY FLASHED WITH THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR. (2) A SHORTING CONNECTOR TO THE FUEL PUMP BURNED THE WIRE BUNDLE...

Aug 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 78,768 mi

(1) SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT MOVE TO DRIVING POSITION, COOLANT FAN WOULD NOT RUN WHEN NEEDED WITH ENGINE RUNNING ONLY WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, OIL LIGHT STAYED ON AND ALTERNATELY FLASHED WITH THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR. (2) A SHORTING CONNECTOR TO THE FUEL PUMP BURNED THE WIRE BUNDLE...

Aug 22, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 78,768 mi

(1) SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT MOVE TO DRIVING POSITION, COOLANT FAN WOULD NOT RUN WHEN NEEDED WITH ENGINE RUNNING ONLY WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, OIL LIGHT STAYED ON AND ALTERNATELY FLASHED WITH THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR. (2) A SHORTING CONNECTOR TO THE FUEL PUMP BURNED THE WIRE BUNDLE...

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System

I HAD TO REPLACE TWO IGNITION SWITCHES ON MY 1991 MERCURY 1.9 TRACER TO THE TUNE OF $360.00. THE FIRST ONE THEY INSTALLED, THE TUMBLERS FELL APART AFTER ONE DAY, I HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC TO INSTALL A SECOND IGNITION SWITCH. I WAS INFORMED THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON TRACER IGNITION SWI...

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System

I HAD TO REPLACE TWO IGNITION SWITCHES ON MY 1991 MERCURY 1.9 TRACER TO THE TUNE OF $360.00. THE FIRST ONE THEY INSTALLED, THE TUMBLERS FELL APART AFTER ONE DAY, I HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC TO INSTALL A SECOND IGNITION SWITCH. I WAS INFORMED THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON TRACER IGNITION SWI...

Sep 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A FATIGUE FRACTURE IN FUEL TANK AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A FATIGUE FRACTURE IN FUEL TANK AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WILL NOT REMAIN AT SPEED FOR MORE THAN 25 SECONDS. *AK

Jan 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR WILL NOT REMAIN AT SPEED FOR MORE THAN 25 SECONDS. *AK

Nov 16, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Structure

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Nov 16, 2001 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE WILL LEAK 2 QUARTS OF OIL A WEEK, THERE IS ALSO A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, THE MUFFLER BANGS AGAINST THE FLOOR, WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS TO GET SOME SPEED, BLACK SMOKE COM...

Aug 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLS FUEL INSIDE VEHICLE, THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLS FUEL INSIDE VEHICLE, THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A MAIN STREET AND CLUTCH PEDAL FELL OFF ON HIS LEG, AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. BUT HE WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO COMPLETE STOP. ARM OF CLUTCH WAS VERY SMALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS CASE SHOULD INVEST...

Apr 23, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A MAIN STREET AND CLUTCH PEDAL FELL OFF ON HIS LEG, AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. BUT HE WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO COMPLETE STOP. ARM OF CLUTCH WAS VERY SMALL. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS CASE SHOULD INVEST...

Apr 17, 2001 Electrical System Fire

1991 TRACER IS NEARLY IDENTICAL TO 1991 4-DOOR ESCORT AND USES THE SAME ELECTRICAL HARDWARE, PER CHILTON'S MANUALS. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR IGNITION SWITCH FIRES FOR ESCORTS (NHTSA 96V071000) FOR MODELS 8/87 TO 9/92, BUT THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH A RECALL AND THERE...

Apr 17, 2001 Electrical System Fire

1991 TRACER IS NEARLY IDENTICAL TO 1991 4-DOOR ESCORT AND USES THE SAME ELECTRICAL HARDWARE, PER CHILTON'S MANUALS. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR IGNITION SWITCH FIRES FOR ESCORTS (NHTSA 96V071000) FOR MODELS 8/87 TO 9/92, BUT THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH A RECALL AND THERE...

Sep 28, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 28, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONCERNED ONLY ABOUT GAS TANK. DROVE 33 MILES OVER SMOOTH HIGHWAY TO CANAL WHERE I FISH ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS,NO SPEED BUMPS, NO POTHOLES, NO BUMPS OR HITS OF ANY KIND. FISHING DOWNWIND FROM CAR SMELLED GASOLINE. FILLED TANK BEFORE LEAVING HOME, WHEN PARKED AT HOME HAD ONLY HALF TANK GAS LEFT, FOUND ...

May 23, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONCERNED ONLY ABOUT GAS TANK. DROVE 33 MILES OVER SMOOTH HIGHWAY TO CANAL WHERE I FISH ABOUT EVERY 2 MONTHS,NO SPEED BUMPS, NO POTHOLES, NO BUMPS OR HITS OF ANY KIND. FISHING DOWNWIND FROM CAR SMELLED GASOLINE. FILLED TANK BEFORE LEAVING HOME, WHEN PARKED AT HOME HAD ONLY HALF TANK GAS LEFT, FOUND ...

Nov 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE FOR A 1991 MERCURY TRACER, BUT MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

Nov 12, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE FOR A 1991 MERCURY TRACER, BUT MANUFACTURER WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

Sep 28, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD TURN ON WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN IGNITION. DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Electrical System

VEHICLE WOULD TURN ON WITHOUT THE KEY BEING IN IGNITION. DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WENT OUT BECAUSE CLUTCH BURNED OUT WHICH CAUSED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ALL THE BUILD UP TRASH FROM THE TRANSMISSION (FAILURE). MJS

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WENT OUT BECAUSE CLUTCH BURNED OUT WHICH CAUSED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ALL THE BUILD UP TRASH FROM THE TRANSMISSION (FAILURE). MJS

Sep 13, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK HAS SEPARATED AT THE SEAM, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Sep 13, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK HAS SEPARATED AT THE SEAM, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR RUNNING PERFECTLY FINE ON THE HIGHWAY, ALL OF A SUDDEN ENGINE CUT OFF. *AK

Jul 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR RUNNING PERFECTLY FINE ON THE HIGHWAY, ALL OF A SUDDEN ENGINE CUT OFF. *AK

Jun 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'VE HAD 4 HEATER CORES AND 3 TIMING BELTS REPLACED, THE THIRD JUST AFTER 50,000 MILES. AND NOT WARRANTY COVERAGE BECAUSE IF MILEAGE.

Jun 20, 1999 Visibility

I'VE HAD 4 HEATER CORES AND 3 TIMING BELTS REPLACED, THE THIRD JUST AFTER 50,000 MILES. AND NOT WARRANTY COVERAGE BECAUSE IF MILEAGE.

Jun 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'VE HAD 4 HEATER CORES AND 3 TIMING BELTS REPLACED, THE THIRD JUST AFTER 50,000 MILES. AND NOT WARRANTY COVERAGE BECAUSE IF MILEAGE.

Jun 20, 1999 Visibility

I'VE HAD 4 HEATER CORES AND 3 TIMING BELTS REPLACED, THE THIRD JUST AFTER 50,000 MILES. AND NOT WARRANTY COVERAGE BECAUSE IF MILEAGE.

May 19, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT TRACK AND CABLE FAILED, WE ARE HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS THE PARTS COMING BY ORDERING THEM FOR A NEWER CAR STILL UNDER WARRANTY. FORD HAS A SHORTAGE OF THESE PARTS AND IS SENDING THEM ONLY FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS. THIS MAKES ME BELIEVE TH...

May 19, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT TRACK AND CABLE FAILED, WE ARE HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS THE PARTS COMING BY ORDERING THEM FOR A NEWER CAR STILL UNDER WARRANTY. FORD HAS A SHORTAGE OF THESE PARTS AND IS SENDING THEM ONLY FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS. THIS MAKES ME BELIEVE TH...

Mar 25, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH ON THE RAIL. SHOULDER BELT IS IN CLOSED/BACK POSITION ON THE RAIL. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH ON THE RAIL. SHOULDER BELT IS IN CLOSED/BACK POSITION ON THE RAIL. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Mar 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Mar 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Mar 17, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 23, 1999 Electrical System

THE CAR FUEL GAUGE FAILED FIRST SOON AFTER PROBLEMS BEGAN TO OCCUR WITH THE CAR INTERMITTENTLY NOT STARTING. AFTER A FEW DAYS THE CAR WOULD NOT START UPON LEAVING FROM MY WORK. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS EVENTUALLY DETERMINED. REMOVAL OF THE REAR SEAT REVEALED THAT ...

Feb 23, 1999 Fuel System, Other

THE CAR FUEL GAUGE FAILED FIRST SOON AFTER PROBLEMS BEGAN TO OCCUR WITH THE CAR INTERMITTENTLY NOT STARTING. AFTER A FEW DAYS THE CAR WOULD NOT START UPON LEAVING FROM MY WORK. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS EVENTUALLY DETERMINED. REMOVAL OF THE REAR SEAT REVEALED THAT ...

Feb 23, 1999 Electrical System

THE CAR FUEL GAUGE FAILED FIRST SOON AFTER PROBLEMS BEGAN TO OCCUR WITH THE CAR INTERMITTENTLY NOT STARTING. AFTER A FEW DAYS THE CAR WOULD NOT START UPON LEAVING FROM MY WORK. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS EVENTUALLY DETERMINED. REMOVAL OF THE REAR SEAT REVEALED THAT ...

Feb 23, 1999 Fuel System, Other

THE CAR FUEL GAUGE FAILED FIRST SOON AFTER PROBLEMS BEGAN TO OCCUR WITH THE CAR INTERMITTENTLY NOT STARTING. AFTER A FEW DAYS THE CAR WOULD NOT START UPON LEAVING FROM MY WORK. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS EVENTUALLY DETERMINED. REMOVAL OF THE REAR SEAT REVEALED THAT ...

Feb 19, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE AND TRYING TO USE DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS, SHOULDER'S BELTS JAM AND CONSUMER CAN'T GET THEM OUT. *AK

Feb 19, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLE AND TRYING TO USE DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS, SHOULDER'S BELTS JAM AND CONSUMER CAN'T GET THEM OUT. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BATTERY. WHEN CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE HEARD A BAN, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. WHEN SHE LOOKED UNDERNEATH SAW ASHES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BATTERY. WHEN CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE HEARD A BAN, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. WHEN SHE LOOKED UNDERNEATH SAW ASHES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BATTERY. WHEN CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE HEARD A BAN, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. WHEN SHE LOOKED UNDERNEATH SAW ASHES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BATTERY. WHEN CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE HEARD A BAN, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. WHEN SHE LOOKED UNDERNEATH SAW ASHES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 5, 1998 Structure

REAR LIFT GATE SUPPORT FAILED.

Oct 5, 1998 Structure

REAR LIFT GATE SUPPORT FAILED.

Sep 29, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVERS PASSENGER SIDE MOTORBELT MOVING INADVERTANTLY CAUSING DRIVER TO SMELL SMOKE, WIRING HARNESS WAS RECALLED BUT CONSUMER DID NOT RECIEVE RECALL NOTICE THEREFORE WAS DENIED SERVICE.

Sep 29, 1998 Seat Belts

DRIVERS PASSENGER SIDE MOTORBELT MOVING INADVERTANTLY CAUSING DRIVER TO SMELL SMOKE, WIRING HARNESS WAS RECALLED BUT CONSUMER DID NOT RECIEVE RECALL NOTICE THEREFORE WAS DENIED SERVICE.

Jul 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUOUSLY STALL. THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART MINUTES LATER. *AK

Jul 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUOUSLY STALL. THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART MINUTES LATER. *AK

Jun 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FORD HAS A SAFETY RECALL LISTED ON YOUR WEB PAGE (NHTSA 92V-117) WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM OR THE REQUIRED FIX. OUR CAR DEVELOPED A SEVERE FUEL LEAK WHICH WE HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED AT OUR EXPENSE. I WILL BE CONTACTING FORD ABOUT THIS MATTER BUT THOUGHT YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT THE DAT...

Jun 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FORD HAS A SAFETY RECALL LISTED ON YOUR WEB PAGE (NHTSA 92V-117) WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM OR THE REQUIRED FIX. OUR CAR DEVELOPED A SEVERE FUEL LEAK WHICH WE HAD TO HAVE REPAIRED AT OUR EXPENSE. I WILL BE CONTACTING FORD ABOUT THIS MATTER BUT THOUGHT YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT THE DAT...

May 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILS AND REPLACED REPEATEDLY THREE TIMES WITHIN 50000 MILES. TT

May 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILS AND REPLACED REPEATEDLY THREE TIMES WITHIN 50000 MILES. TT

Mar 13, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION FAILURE. PINS HOLDING THE CYLINDER IN PLACE WERE NOT STABLE. PROBLEMS INCLUDED: STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND KEY WILL NOT TURN, KEY CAN BE REMOVE WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED BY TURNING FACE PLATE OF CYLINDER WITHOUT KEY, SENSOR DOES NOT DETECT KEY HAS BEEN REMOVED AFTER ENGINE IS TUR...

Mar 13, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION FAILURE. PINS HOLDING THE CYLINDER IN PLACE WERE NOT STABLE. PROBLEMS INCLUDED: STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND KEY WILL NOT TURN, KEY CAN BE REMOVE WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED BY TURNING FACE PLATE OF CYLINDER WITHOUT KEY, SENSOR DOES NOT DETECT KEY HAS BEEN REMOVED AFTER ENGINE IS TUR...

Jan 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE BEGAN TO RISE, AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF DASH VENTS.

Jan 3, 1998 Electrical System Fire

THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE BEGAN TO RISE, AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF DASH VENTS.

Dec 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AFTER BEING DRIVEN APPROX. 200 YDS.

Dec 23, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AFTER BEING DRIVEN APPROX. 200 YDS.

Jul 2, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

STARTED TO SMELL GAS AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKS COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC CALLED MARSTALLER MOTORS. MARSTALLER MOTORS SAID BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE THAT THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR THE RECALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE D...

Jul 2, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

STARTED TO SMELL GAS AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKS COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC CALLED MARSTALLER MOTORS. MARSTALLER MOTORS SAID BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE THAT THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR THE RECALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE D...

Apr 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OVER THE ENGINE, THE WIRING FROM THE GAS TANK WOULD MELT TOGETHER WHICH IT COULD OF CAUSE A FIRE. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OVER THE ENGINE, THE WIRING FROM THE GAS TANK WOULD MELT TOGETHER WHICH IT COULD OF CAUSE A FIRE. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DESIGN OF BRAKES CAUSES THEIR COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION TO INCREASE WITH TEMPERATURE. THIS CAUSES PERFORMANCE IN A PANIC STOP FROM HIGH SPEED TO BE ACCEPTABLE. HOWEVER, IF BRAKES ARE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DESIGN OF BRAKES CAUSES THEIR COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION TO INCREASE WITH TEMPERATURE. THIS CAUSES PERFORMANCE IN A PANIC STOP FROM HIGH SPEED TO BE ACCEPTABLE. HOWEVER, IF BRAKES ARE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS POWER BRAKES, HE STATES THAT HIS BRAKES GET BETTER WHEN THEY ARE HOT. HE WAS TOLD THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW, ALSO BRAKES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO STOP IN LOW SPEED STOPS. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS POWER BRAKES, HE STATES THAT HIS BRAKES GET BETTER WHEN THEY ARE HOT. HE WAS TOLD THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW, ALSO BRAKES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO STOP IN LOW SPEED STOPS. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING ABOUT 15 MILES W/WARM ENGINE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY, W/O WARNING, DIED ON INTERSTATE, COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO START, TRIED TO START, NOTHING TURNED OVER, LIGHTS & RADIO STILL WORKING. *AK

Mar 6, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING ABOUT 15 MILES W/WARM ENGINE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY, W/O WARNING, DIED ON INTERSTATE, COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO START, TRIED TO START, NOTHING TURNED OVER, LIGHTS & RADIO STILL WORKING. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE.

Feb 20, 1997 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN TURNING ON THE VEHICLE.

Dec 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO A FAULTY ENGINE BLOCK. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO A FAULTY ENGINE BLOCK. *AK

Dec 20, 1996 Electrical System

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT LOCKED UP.

Nov 19, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT LOCKED UP.

Jul 1, 1996 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE. *SD

Jul 1, 1996 Steering Fire

STEERING COLUMN FIRE. *SD

Jun 13, 1996 Electrical System

WENT TO THE START THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAD TO REPLACE SWITCH AND THE STARTER. *AK

Jun 13, 1996 Electrical System

WENT TO THE START THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAD TO REPLACE SWITCH AND THE STARTER. *AK

Jun 13, 1996 Electrical System

WENT TO THE START THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAD TO REPLACE SWITCH AND THE STARTER. *AK

Jun 13, 1996 Electrical System

WENT TO THE START THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAD TO REPLACE SWITCH AND THE STARTER. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SLAMMED ON BRAKES, DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. FRONT /REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED, RESULTING IN INJURIES. OTHER VEHICLE FROM 985156. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SLAMMED ON BRAKES, DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. FRONT /REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED, RESULTING IN INJURIES. OTHER VEHICLE FROM 985156. *AK

May 8, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BAD ODOR IN THE VEHICLE (REPLACED THE IGINTION SWITCH). *AK

May 8, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED A BAD ODOR IN THE VEHICLE (REPLACED THE IGINTION SWITCH). *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED WIRING BURNING IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED WIRING BURNING IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED WIRING BURNING IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 2, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLED WIRING BURNING IN THE VEHICLE. *AK

May 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

May 1, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE IGNITON STARTED SMOKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 24, 1996 Electrical System Fire

THE IGNITON STARTED SMOKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE, IGNITION SWITCH KEY OUT OF SWITCH; ENGINE KEPT RUNNING, WOULD NOT TURN OFF; BURNED UP/MELTED DOWN STARTER; SMOKE CAME OUT. *AK

Apr 22, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE, IGNITION SWITCH KEY OUT OF SWITCH; ENGINE KEPT RUNNING, WOULD NOT TURN OFF; BURNED UP/MELTED DOWN STARTER; SMOKE CAME OUT. *AK

Apr 11, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS IN THE RACK AND PINION FELL OFF CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Apr 11, 1996 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, BOLTS IN THE RACK AND PINION FELL OFF CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Seats Crash

STOPPED FOR SCHOOL BUS, BRONCO REAR ENDED VEHICLE AT FULL SPEED, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE ON IMPACT, VEHICLE WAS AIRBORNE, DRIVER WAS THROWN AGAINST DASHBOARD. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Seats Crash

STOPPED FOR SCHOOL BUS, BRONCO REAR ENDED VEHICLE AT FULL SPEED, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE ON IMPACT, VEHICLE WAS AIRBORNE, DRIVER WAS THROWN AGAINST DASHBOARD. *AK

Mar 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STICKS IN FIFTH GEAR. *SD

Mar 17, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN UNBOLTED. *SD

Mar 17, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STICKS IN FIFTH GEAR. *SD

Mar 17, 1996 Steering

STEERING COLUMN UNBOLTED. *SD

Mar 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF WIRING PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF WIRING PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF WIRING PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF WIRING PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF WIRING PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 4, 1996 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF WIRING PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jan 10, 1996 Suspension

PROBLEMS PERFORMING A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT DUE TO LEFT SUSPENSION ARM NOT BEING ADJUSTABLE. *SD

Jan 10, 1996 Suspension

PROBLEMS PERFORMING A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT DUE TO LEFT SUSPENSION ARM NOT BEING ADJUSTABLE. *SD

Aug 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS A GASOLINE ODOR. *SD

Aug 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS A GASOLINE ODOR. *SD

Aug 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS A GASOLINE ODOR. *SD

Aug 21, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAS A GASOLINE ODOR. *SD

Jul 18, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT NO LONGER RUNS ON THE TRACK AND MAKES WEIRD NOISES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 18, 1995 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT NO LONGER RUNS ON THE TRACK AND MAKES WEIRD NOISES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jun 8, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSENGERS LAP BELT FAILS TO RESTRAIN CHILD SEAT DUE TO RETRACTING MECHANISM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jun 8, 1995 Seat Belts

PASSENGERS LAP BELT FAILS TO RESTRAIN CHILD SEAT DUE TO RETRACTING MECHANISM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

May 25, 1995 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL SHORT, SWITCH BUTTON RIGHT HEAD LIGHTS SHORTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. TT

May 25, 1995 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL SHORT, SWITCH BUTTON RIGHT HEAD LIGHTS SHORTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. TT

Apr 19, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER SEAT BELT STOP WORKING. TT

Apr 19, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 19, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *SKD

Apr 19, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER SEAT BELT STOP WORKING. TT

Apr 19, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Apr 19, 1995 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED. *SKD