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Jan 8, 2009 Air Bags Crash 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES...

Jan 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES...

Jan 8, 2009 Air Bags Crash 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES...

Jan 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES...

Aug 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 97 VILLAGER AND A 94 TRACER SW. I WAS REVIEWING MY RECEIPTS FOR A RECALL FOR THE FILLER PIPE VENT HOSE ON MY VILLAGER FROM 6/2001. IT WAS FIXED THEN. IT SEEMS SAME PART IS NOW LEAKING IN OUR TRACER. IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN DOING A FILL UP FOR IT LEAKS. UPDATED 01-16-08. *KB UPDATED *JB

Aug 29, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 97 VILLAGER AND A 94 TRACER SW. I WAS REVIEWING MY RECEIPTS FOR A RECALL FOR THE FILLER PIPE VENT HOSE ON MY VILLAGER FROM 6/2001. IT WAS FIXED THEN. IT SEEMS SAME PART IS NOW LEAKING IN OUR TRACER. IT IS DANGEROUS WHEN DOING A FILL UP FOR IT LEAKS. UPDATED 01-16-08. *KB UPDATED *JB

Apr 9, 2006 Tires 88,208 mi

ON FEBRUARY 4, 2006 WE HAD A GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TIRE, PURCHASED AS SAM'S CLUB, GO FLAT. IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. WHEN THE SAM'S CLUB TIRE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE TIRE HE FOUND A DEEP CUT OR CRACK ON THE SIDE WALL. HE THOUGHT IT COULD BE ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE OR VANDALISM. SAM'S CLUB REPLACED TH...

Apr 9, 2006 Tires 88,208 mi

ON FEBRUARY 4, 2006 WE HAD A GOODYEAR ALLEGRA TIRE, PURCHASED AS SAM'S CLUB, GO FLAT. IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. WHEN THE SAM'S CLUB TIRE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE TIRE HE FOUND A DEEP CUT OR CRACK ON THE SIDE WALL. HE THOUGHT IT COULD BE ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE OR VANDALISM. SAM'S CLUB REPLACED TH...

Mar 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

AT AROUND 3 PM, I WAS DRIVING, AND HAD STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, AT 1960 @ INVERNESS FOREST. HEARD A POP THEN HAD A BIG FLAME COME FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. CALLED 911. BOTH THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO THE SCENE. WHILE ON THE PHONE WITH THE PO...

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 1,802 mi

WHILE AT A STOP A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

AT AROUND 3 PM, I WAS DRIVING, AND HAD STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, AT 1960 @ INVERNESS FOREST. HEARD A POP THEN HAD A BIG FLAME COME FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. CALLED 911. BOTH THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO THE SCENE. WHILE ON THE PHONE WITH THE PO...

Mar 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 1,802 mi

WHILE AT A STOP A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 7, 2003 Air Bags

THE WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES 5 TIMES PAUSE 1 TIME AND THEN REPEATS.*JB

Mar 7, 2003 Air Bags

THE WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES 5 TIMES PAUSE 1 TIME AND THEN REPEATS.*JB

Sep 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS LEAKING ALL OVER. THIS VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE OF THOSE THAT WERE RECALLED 1995. NLM

Sep 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS LEAKING ALL OVER. THIS VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE OF THOSE THAT WERE RECALLED 1995. NLM

Sep 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOO DANGEROUS AND UNRELIABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY..IT WAS SOLD WITH 15% BRAKES LEFT AFTER I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD NEW BRAKES AND CALIPERS, A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK BY JOE KERLEY JEEP EAGLE...SOME ONE HAD PUT SILOCONE ON A BROKEN FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED FUMES AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ...

Sep 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOO DANGEROUS AND UNRELIABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY..IT WAS SOLD WITH 15% BRAKES LEFT AFTER I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD NEW BRAKES AND CALIPERS, A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK BY JOE KERLEY JEEP EAGLE...SOME ONE HAD PUT SILOCONE ON A BROKEN FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED FUMES AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ...

Sep 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOO DANGEROUS AND UNRELIABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY..IT WAS SOLD WITH 15% BRAKES LEFT AFTER I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD NEW BRAKES AND CALIPERS, A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK BY JOE KERLEY JEEP EAGLE...SOME ONE HAD PUT SILOCONE ON A BROKEN FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED FUMES AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ...

Sep 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOO DANGEROUS AND UNRELIABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY..IT WAS SOLD WITH 15% BRAKES LEFT AFTER I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD NEW BRAKES AND CALIPERS, A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK BY JOE KERLEY JEEP EAGLE...SOME ONE HAD PUT SILOCONE ON A BROKEN FUEL PUMP THAT CAUSED FUMES AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE ...

Apr 23, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FLAMES UNDERHOOD. COMPLETELY DESTROYING VEHICLE. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Apr 23, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE PARKING VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. VEHICLE BURSTED INTO FLAMES UNDERHOOD. COMPLETELY DESTROYING VEHICLE. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT STATE SPEED LIMIT AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT STATE SPEED LIMIT AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Oct 30, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD BLINKS 3-2 WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE THE CAR WAS BRAND NEW. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR WITH THE BLINKING LIGHT. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CORTESE EITHER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. IT DOES COME A...

Oct 30, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD BLINKS 3-2 WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE THE CAR WAS BRAND NEW. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR WITH THE BLINKING LIGHT. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CORTESE EITHER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. IT DOES COME A...

Sep 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM INQUIRING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAD CERTAIN DEFECTS WITHIN THE ENGINE AND IT'S PARTS. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY LISTINGS OF MAJOR RECALL, BUT I HAVE FOUND OTHER LISTINGS REPORTING PROBLEMS LIKE MINE. ARE THESE PROBLEMS THE RESULT OF DEFECT, AGE,...

Sep 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM INQUIRING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAD CERTAIN DEFECTS WITHIN THE ENGINE AND IT'S PARTS. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY LISTINGS OF MAJOR RECALL, BUT I HAVE FOUND OTHER LISTINGS REPORTING PROBLEMS LIKE MINE. ARE THESE PROBLEMS THE RESULT OF DEFECT, AGE,...

Mar 14, 2001 Power Train Fire

THE GEAR SHIFT CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE VEHICLE STILLS RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND THE BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS QUIT WORKING.

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THE GEAR SHIFT CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE VEHICLE STILLS RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND THE BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS QUIT WORKING.

Mar 14, 2001 Seat Belts Fire

THE GEAR SHIFT CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE VEHICLE STILLS RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND THE BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS QUIT WORKING.

Mar 14, 2001 Power Train Fire

THE GEAR SHIFT CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE VEHICLE STILLS RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND THE BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS QUIT WORKING.

Mar 14, 2001 Electrical System Fire

THE GEAR SHIFT CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE VEHICLE STILLS RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND THE BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS QUIT WORKING.

Mar 14, 2001 Seat Belts Fire

THE GEAR SHIFT CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE VEHICLE STILLS RUNS AFTER TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND THE BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS QUIT WORKING.

Jan 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FILLED CAR UP WITH GAS. WHEN I RETURNED HOME I HAD A HEAD ACHE, I AS SO NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDERNEATH MY CAR. I HAD IT LOOKED AT AND WAS SHOWN THAT IT WAS LEAKING AROUND WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK. I THAN RESEARCHED NHTSA RECALL WEBSITE AND FOUND THIS RECALL ON CARS MANUFA...

Jan 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FILLED CAR UP WITH GAS. WHEN I RETURNED HOME I HAD A HEAD ACHE, I AS SO NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDERNEATH MY CAR. I HAD IT LOOKED AT AND WAS SHOWN THAT IT WAS LEAKING AROUND WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK. I THAN RESEARCHED NHTSA RECALL WEBSITE AND FOUND THIS RECALL ON CARS MANUFA...

Oct 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OVERHEAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DISINTERGRATED INSIDE THE ENGINE RENDERING THE OXYGEN SENSOR USELESS AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OVERHEAD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET DISINTERGRATED INSIDE THE ENGINE RENDERING THE OXYGEN SENSOR USELESS AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Sep 19, 2000 Suspension

PROBLEMS WITH THESE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS FIRST APPEARED IN MARCH OF 1998, AFTER PUTTING ON NEW TIRES OF THE SAME SIZE AS WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. STRUTS WERE THEN REPLACED. CAR IS UNSTABLE, HAS A TENDENCY TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED BRIEF LOSS OF CONTROL IN APRIL 1999...

Sep 19, 2000 Suspension

PROBLEMS WITH THESE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS FIRST APPEARED IN MARCH OF 1998, AFTER PUTTING ON NEW TIRES OF THE SAME SIZE AS WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. STRUTS WERE THEN REPLACED. CAR IS UNSTABLE, HAS A TENDENCY TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED BRIEF LOSS OF CONTROL IN APRIL 1999...

Sep 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CRACKED FUEL TANK AT MOLDED MOUNTING BRACKET (DESIGN FLAW)

Sep 19, 2000 Suspension

PROBLEMS WITH THESE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS FIRST APPEARED IN MARCH OF 1998, AFTER PUTTING ON NEW TIRES OF THE SAME SIZE AS WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. STRUTS WERE THEN REPLACED. CAR IS UNSTABLE, HAS A TENDENCY TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED BRIEF LOSS OF CONTROL IN APRIL 1999...

Sep 19, 2000 Suspension

PROBLEMS WITH THESE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS FIRST APPEARED IN MARCH OF 1998, AFTER PUTTING ON NEW TIRES OF THE SAME SIZE AS WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. STRUTS WERE THEN REPLACED. CAR IS UNSTABLE, HAS A TENDENCY TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED BRIEF LOSS OF CONTROL IN APRIL 1999...

Sep 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CRACKED FUEL TANK AT MOLDED MOUNTING BRACKET (DESIGN FLAW)

Aug 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MY VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE PARKING LOT AT WORK AND THE LENSE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR LIGHT WAS CRACKED. I WENT TO THE LOCAL GAS STATION TO HAVE THE BULB REPLACED ONLY TO FIND THAT DUE TO TORRENTIAL RAINS, SOME WATER HAD SEEPED INTO THE CRACK AND THE BULB HAD BLOWN. REPLACED BULB AND WITHIN TWO DA...

Aug 31, 2000 Exterior Lighting

MY VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE PARKING LOT AT WORK AND THE LENSE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR LIGHT WAS CRACKED. I WENT TO THE LOCAL GAS STATION TO HAVE THE BULB REPLACED ONLY TO FIND THAT DUE TO TORRENTIAL RAINS, SOME WATER HAD SEEPED INTO THE CRACK AND THE BULB HAD BLOWN. REPLACED BULB AND WITHIN TWO DA...

May 23, 2000 Suspension

IHAD THIS CAR IN FOR A CHECK UP MIDAS TOLD ME ALOT OF CARS LIKE MINE WAS REPLASED ON COIL PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT MY COIL IS CRACKED ON THE RIGHT SIDE I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *AK

May 23, 2000 Suspension

IHAD THIS CAR IN FOR A CHECK UP MIDAS TOLD ME ALOT OF CARS LIKE MINE WAS REPLASED ON COIL PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT MY COIL IS CRACKED ON THE RIGHT SIDE I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Seat Belts

MY TRACER'S MOTOR BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS FAILED.....NOW I AM A VALET ATT. AT A RESORT CASINO FOR 5 YEARS AND THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MOST TRACERS I RUN ACROSS.....THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE BECAUSE THE BELT IS LEFT VIRTUALLY UNUSABLE..I HAVE A TEEN DRVER AS WELL AS MY WIFE AND MYSELF AND I WOULD LI...

Mar 8, 2000 Seat Belts

MY TRACER'S MOTOR BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS FAILED.....NOW I AM A VALET ATT. AT A RESORT CASINO FOR 5 YEARS AND THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MOST TRACERS I RUN ACROSS.....THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE BECAUSE THE BELT IS LEFT VIRTUALLY UNUSABLE..I HAVE A TEEN DRVER AS WELL AS MY WIFE AND MYSELF AND I WOULD LI...

Jan 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON SEPT.2,1999,VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL DAMAGE AND INJURIES. *YC

Jan 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON SEPT.2,1999,VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL DAMAGE AND INJURIES. *YC

Dec 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Dec 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY

Dec 8, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT DOES NOT UNLOCK WHEN THE DOOR OPENS AS IT SHOULD, AND WHEN IT LOCKS IT TIGHTENS UP TOO MUCH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 8, 1999 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINT DOES NOT UNLOCK WHEN THE DOOR OPENS AS IT SHOULD, AND WHEN IT LOCKS IT TIGHTENS UP TOO MUCH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON-GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WHENEVER SPEED CONTROL IS ENGAGED AT SLOW SPEED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ON-GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WHENEVER SPEED CONTROL IS ENGAGED AT SLOW SPEED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFED AT THIS TIME. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Seat Belts

BOTH SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE; WOULD ONLY GO HALF WAY ON TRACK AND STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED ONE SIDE AT CONSUMER COST ($750.00). WOULD LIKE NHTSA HELP ON THIS SAFETY MATTER CONCERNING MANUFACTURER'S0 DEFECT OR COST OF REPAIRS. *AK

Sep 1, 1999 Seat Belts

BOTH SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE; WOULD ONLY GO HALF WAY ON TRACK AND STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED ONE SIDE AT CONSUMER COST ($750.00). WOULD LIKE NHTSA HELP ON THIS SAFETY MATTER CONCERNING MANUFACTURER'S0 DEFECT OR COST OF REPAIRS. *AK

May 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED IN HALF AT 25 MILES DUE TO INFERIOR STEEL USED BY FORD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

May 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED IN HALF AT 25 MILES DUE TO INFERIOR STEEL USED BY FORD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Sep 21, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT MOTORBELTS NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL, WILL NOT OPEN OR SHUT.

Sep 21, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT MOTORBELTS NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL, WILL NOT OPEN OR SHUT.

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PULLEY SEPARATED, CAUSNG THE BELT TO TEAR, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING UNEXPECTEDLY, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE PULLEY SEPARATED, CAUSNG THE BELT TO TEAR, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING UNEXPECTEDLY, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 31, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT THE SIDE OF APARTMENT BUILDING AND BOUNCED OFF THE BUILDING. INTO A PARKED VEHICLE ETC. CONSUMER SUSTAINED AN INJURY FROM ACCIDENT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 31, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT THE SIDE OF APARTMENT BUILDING AND BOUNCED OFF THE BUILDING. INTO A PARKED VEHICLE ETC. CONSUMER SUSTAINED AN INJURY FROM ACCIDENT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT WORKING.

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT WORKING.

Jul 20, 1998 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS ARE HANGING OUT OF THE RETRACTOR, AND WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE MECHANISM. THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO, WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. MANUFACTURER STATED TO CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELTS COULD NOT BE REPLACED FR...

Jul 20, 1998 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS ARE HANGING OUT OF THE RETRACTOR, AND WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE MECHANISM. THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO, WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. MANUFACTURER STATED TO CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELTS COULD NOT BE REPLACED FR...

Jun 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DURING THE EVENING MY WIFE, SON AND MYSELF WERE APPROACHING A STOPSIGN WHEN THE TRACER STALLED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. UPON TRYING TO RESTART IT A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD EVENTUALLY TOTALLING THE CAR BEFORE THE FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED NOT HAVING ANY INSURANCE I AM STILL OBLIGATED TO PAY THE REMAIND...

Jun 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

DURING THE EVENING MY WIFE, SON AND MYSELF WERE APPROACHING A STOPSIGN WHEN THE TRACER STALLED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. UPON TRYING TO RESTART IT A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD EVENTUALLY TOTALLING THE CAR BEFORE THE FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED NOT HAVING ANY INSURANCE I AM STILL OBLIGATED TO PAY THE REMAIND...

Jun 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS DAILY ON FREEWAYS.

Jun 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS DAILY ON FREEWAYS.

Feb 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CAUSING HESITATION AND STALLING.

Feb 5, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, CAUSING HESITATION AND STALLING.

Nov 25, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY LEAKS DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY LEAKS DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD BECAUSE OF A DAMAGED TIRE ROD. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP. OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN APRIL OF 1996, AND THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO FORWARD BECAUSE OF A DAMAGED TIRE ROD. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP. OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN APRIL OF 1996, AND THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. *AK

Oct 2, 1997 Suspension

LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM MISSING DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Oct 2, 1997 Suspension

LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM MISSING DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT BACK AND FORTH. ALSO, THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT BACK AND FORTH. ALSO, THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT AT ALL. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Electrical System

DEFOGG CIRCUIT FAILED, CAUSING FUSE TO HEAT AND MELT.

Mar 18, 1997 Electrical System

DEFOGG CIRCUIT FAILED, CAUSING FUSE TO HEAT AND MELT.

Jan 28, 1997 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED, EMITTING STEAM FROM DASH WHICH FOGGED UP WINDOWS, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Jan 28, 1997 Seats

WHILE DRIVER TURNED TO LOOK OUT WINDOW , AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CAUGHT HIS HEAD, CAUSING NECK INJURY.

Jan 28, 1997 Visibility

HEATER CORE FAILED, EMITTING STEAM FROM DASH WHICH FOGGED UP WINDOWS, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.

Jan 28, 1997 Seats

WHILE DRIVER TURNED TO LOOK OUT WINDOW , AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CAUGHT HIS HEAD, CAUSING NECK INJURY.

Jan 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKES SQUEALING/GRINDING NOISE, HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER, REPAIRED BRAKES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS; ALSO, EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT WHICH WILL NOT TIGHTEN; HAD DEALER REPAIR IT, BUT STILL NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Seat Belts

BRAKES MAKES SQUEALING/GRINDING NOISE, HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER, REPAIRED BRAKES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS; ALSO, EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT WHICH WILL NOT TIGHTEN; HAD DEALER REPAIR IT, BUT STILL NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKES SQUEALING/GRINDING NOISE, HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER, REPAIRED BRAKES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS; ALSO, EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT WHICH WILL NOT TIGHTEN; HAD DEALER REPAIR IT, BUT STILL NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK

Jan 22, 1997 Seat Belts

BRAKES MAKES SQUEALING/GRINDING NOISE, HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER, REPAIRED BRAKES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS; ALSO, EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT WHICH WILL NOT TIGHTEN; HAD DEALER REPAIR IT, BUT STILL NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, RPMS REACHED 5,OOO, HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TO STOP ACCELERATION PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN . *AK

Jan 7, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, RPMS REACHED 5,OOO, HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TO STOP ACCELERATION PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN . *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK.*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Seats Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK.*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK.*AK

Oct 1, 1996 Seats Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK.*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Seats Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK.*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK.*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Seats Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK.*AK

Sep 18, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BOLT BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK.*AK

Aug 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ACCIDENT. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT, COMPOUNDING INJURY.

Aug 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ACCIDENT. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT, COMPOUNDING INJURY.

Aug 22, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH FAILED.

Aug 22, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ACCIDENT. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT, COMPOUNDING INJURY.

Aug 22, 1996 Air Bags Crash

BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ACCIDENT. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT, COMPOUNDING INJURY.

Aug 22, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH FAILED.

Aug 15, 1996 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK AROUND CHILD SAFETY SEAT.

Aug 15, 1996 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOCK AROUND CHILD SAFETY SEAT.

Jun 13, 1996 Visibility

HEATING CORE UNIT HAS GONE OUT AND NOW IT IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO OVERHEATS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETIALS. *AK

Jun 13, 1996 Visibility

HEATING CORE UNIT HAS GONE OUT AND NOW IT IS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO OVERHEATS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETIALS. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SLAMMED ON BRAKES, CSS WAS LEANING FROM REAR SEAT, CHILD FACING FLOOR OF VEHICLE, CHILD'S FACE WAS BRUISED, ALSO FRONT /REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Child Seat Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SLAMMED ON BRAKES, CSS WAS LEANING FROM REAR SEAT, CHILD FACING FLOOR OF VEHICLE, CHILD'S FACE WAS BRUISED, ALSO FRONT /REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SLAMMED ON BRAKES, CSS WAS LEANING FROM REAR SEAT, CHILD FACING FLOOR OF VEHICLE, CHILD'S FACE WAS BRUISED, ALSO FRONT /REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SLAMMED ON BRAKES, CSS WAS LEANING FROM REAR SEAT, CHILD FACING FLOOR OF VEHICLE, CHILD'S FACE WAS BRUISED, ALSO FRONT /REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Child Seat Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SLAMMED ON BRAKES, CSS WAS LEANING FROM REAR SEAT, CHILD FACING FLOOR OF VEHICLE, CHILD'S FACE WAS BRUISED, ALSO FRONT /REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVING VEHICLE, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SLAMMED ON BRAKES, CSS WAS LEANING FROM REAR SEAT, CHILD FACING FLOOR OF VEHICLE, CHILD'S FACE WAS BRUISED, ALSO FRONT /REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. *AK

May 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD

May 7, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT. *SD

May 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD

May 7, 1996 Power Train

CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *SD

May 7, 1996 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT. *SD

Apr 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL WITHOUT VEHICLE BRAKING. *AK

Apr 3, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL WITHOUT VEHICLE BRAKING. *AK

Feb 6, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE DUE TO A TEAR, RESULTING IN INJURY. *DH

Feb 6, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE DUE TO A TEAR, RESULTING IN INJURY. *DH

Jan 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.*SD

Jan 8, 1996 Steering

STEERING RACK AND PINION REPLACED. *SD

Jan 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.*SD

Jan 8, 1996 Steering

STEERING RACK AND PINION REPLACED. *SD

Dec 26, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION (12:00) AT 35 MPH. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION (12:00) AT 35 MPH. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND GOT BURNED IN THE CHEST AREA WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT

Nov 30, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE DRIVER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, AND GOT BURNED IN THE CHEST AREA WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Seats Crash

THE REAR BACK SEAT CAME UNATTACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Seats Crash

THE REAR BACK SEAT CAME UNATTACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT. TT

Oct 25, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, CAUSING CAR TO SLAM INTO CURB/DAMAGE SUB-FRAME. *SD

Oct 25, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, CAUSING CAR TO SLAM INTO CURB/DAMAGE SUB-FRAME. *SD

Sep 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HIT A TRUCK FROM BEHIND AND DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG ONLY DEPLOYED HALF WAY SPARKS AND SMOKE CAME FROM AIR BAG. TT

Sep 11, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE EXTREME RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. HAD ALIGNMENT STILL PULLS. TT

Sep 11, 1995 Air Bags Crash

HIT A TRUCK FROM BEHIND AND DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG ONLY DEPLOYED HALF WAY SPARKS AND SMOKE CAME FROM AIR BAG. TT

Sep 11, 1995 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE EXTREME RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. HAD ALIGNMENT STILL PULLS. TT

Sep 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS STANDING STILL AND THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT AT THE AIRBAG SENSORS AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Sep 8, 1995 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS STANDING STILL AND THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT AT THE AIRBAG SENSORS AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 13, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

Jul 13, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

May 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED CAR AS NEW, HAD 3,000 MILES ON IT AND AT 4,000 MILES ITS TIMING BELT MADE NOISE AS LOUD AS THE RADIO. TT

May 8, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED CAR AS NEW, HAD 3,000 MILES ON IT AND AT 4,000 MILES ITS TIMING BELT MADE NOISE AS LOUD AS THE RADIO. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKUP WHEN MAKING A LEFT TRUN, ALSO MAKE A LOUD NOISE. TT

Apr 24, 1995 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKUP WHEN MAKING A LEFT TRUN, ALSO MAKE A LOUD NOISE. TT

Mar 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOTICE SLIDING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, GRINDING AND SQUEEKING NOISES, CLEAN AND GLAZED BRAKES, ABS SYSTEM. TT

Mar 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOTICE SLIDING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, GRINDING AND SQUEEKING NOISES, CLEAN AND GLAZED BRAKES, ABS SYSTEM. TT

Feb 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOTICED HORRIBLE SOUND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. TT

Feb 24, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOTICED HORRIBLE SOUND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. TT

Jan 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASE CAR JUNE 1994 TOOK BACK TO DEALER BECAUSE IT MADE TOO MUCH NOISE WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN BRAKES FAILED WOULDN'T STOP. TT

Jan 13, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PURCHASE CAR JUNE 1994 TOOK BACK TO DEALER BECAUSE IT MADE TOO MUCH NOISE WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN BRAKES FAILED WOULDN'T STOP. TT