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Oct 18, 2011 Structure 94,000 mi

OWNER NOTICE ENGINE BEGINNING TO DRAG ON THE GROUND, CAR WAS STILL CAPABLE OF OPERATING. TRANSVERSE STRUCTURAL MEMBER BENEATH THE RADIATOR WHICH SUPPORTS THE FRONT END OF THE ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM FAILED AND ALLOWED ENGINE TO TILT FORWARD. ATTACH BRACKET FOR SUPPORT BEAM TORE THROUGH THE STRUCTURAL M...

Oct 18, 2011 Structure 94,000 mi

OWNER NOTICE ENGINE BEGINNING TO DRAG ON THE GROUND, CAR WAS STILL CAPABLE OF OPERATING. TRANSVERSE STRUCTURAL MEMBER BENEATH THE RADIATOR WHICH SUPPORTS THE FRONT END OF THE ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM FAILED AND ALLOWED ENGINE TO TILT FORWARD. ATTACH BRACKET FOR SUPPORT BEAM TORE THROUGH THE STRUCTURAL M...

Sep 17, 2007 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED FOR TWO YEARS AND SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BULBS, FUSE, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REMAINS. ON SEPT...

Sep 17, 2007 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED FOR TWO YEARS AND SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BULBS, FUSE, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REMAINS. ON SEPT...

Feb 28, 2007 Electrical System Fire

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING UNDER 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING GAS. THE CONTACT HAD TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN FIRST GEAR. THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND TURNED OFF THE H...

Feb 28, 2007 Electrical System Fire

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING UNDER 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING GAS. THE CONTACT HAD TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN FIRST GEAR. THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND TURNED OFF THE H...

Nov 16, 2005 Visibility

I PURCHASED A SET OF ANCO WINTER WIPER BLADES FROM AUTOZONE, FOR A 93 MERCURY VILLAGER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE FAILED COMPLETELY, DURING A SERIOUS STORM AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MY WIFE WAS COMPLETELY BLINDED, ALL SHE COULD DO TO MANEUVER TO THE SI...

Nov 16, 2005 Equipment

I PURCHASED A SET OF ANCO WINTER WIPER BLADES FROM AUTOZONE, FOR A 93 MERCURY VILLAGER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE FAILED COMPLETELY, DURING A SERIOUS STORM AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MY WIFE WAS COMPLETELY BLINDED, ALL SHE COULD DO TO MANEUVER TO THE SI...

Nov 16, 2005 Visibility

I PURCHASED A SET OF ANCO WINTER WIPER BLADES FROM AUTOZONE, FOR A 93 MERCURY VILLAGER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE FAILED COMPLETELY, DURING A SERIOUS STORM AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MY WIFE WAS COMPLETELY BLINDED, ALL SHE COULD DO TO MANEUVER TO THE SI...

Nov 16, 2005 Equipment

I PURCHASED A SET OF ANCO WINTER WIPER BLADES FROM AUTOZONE, FOR A 93 MERCURY VILLAGER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE FAILED COMPLETELY, DURING A SERIOUS STORM AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. MY WIFE WAS COMPLETELY BLINDED, ALL SHE COULD DO TO MANEUVER TO THE SI...

Sep 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

THREE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE FRONT, AND THREE MORE ON THE REAR ARE BROKEN OFF, WITH A INCREASINGLY MORE LOUD SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I BELIEVE THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS DEFECT IN THESE VANS, BUT REQUIRE THE OWNER TO SHOULDER THE PAYMENT OF THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY ...

Sep 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

THREE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE FRONT, AND THREE MORE ON THE REAR ARE BROKEN OFF, WITH A INCREASINGLY MORE LOUD SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I BELIEVE THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS DEFECT IN THESE VANS, BUT REQUIRE THE OWNER TO SHOULDER THE PAYMENT OF THIS EXPENSIVE REPAIR. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY ...

Aug 26, 2005 Power Train

1993 MERCURY VILLAGER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED OVER THE CONSUMER'S LEG CAUSING RESIDUAL NERVE DAMAGE AFTER THE INITIAL COMPOUND FRACTURE TO HER TIBIA BONE. THE CONSUMER CON...

Aug 26, 2005 Power Train

1993 MERCURY VILLAGER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF WHEN IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED OVER THE CONSUMER'S LEG CAUSING RESIDUAL NERVE DAMAGE AFTER THE INITIAL COMPOUND FRACTURE TO HER TIBIA BONE. THE CONSUMER CON...

Jul 11, 2005 Seat Belts

THE MOTORIZED SEATBELTS IN THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS STOPPED WORKING. THE PASSENGER SEATBELT MOTOR STARTED SMOKING AND WE HAD TO SHUT DOWN THE MOTOR BY TAKING OFF THE PANEL AND UNPLUGGING THE FUSE.

Jul 11, 2005 Seat Belts

THE MOTORIZED SEATBELTS IN THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS STOPPED WORKING. THE PASSENGER SEATBELT MOTOR STARTED SMOKING AND WE HAD TO SHUT DOWN THE MOTOR BY TAKING OFF THE PANEL AND UNPLUGGING THE FUSE.

May 24, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel Fire 168,000 mi

PURCHASED A 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER FROM MZN AUTO SALES ON JANUARY 28, 2005. WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON MAY 19TH, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND PEOPLE WERE YELLING TO PULL OVER THAT MY VAN WAS ON FIRE, BOTH SIDES IN FLAMES. COME TO FIND OUT, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR FUEL RELATED FIRES AN...

May 24, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel Fire 168,000 mi

PURCHASED A 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER FROM MZN AUTO SALES ON JANUARY 28, 2005. WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON MAY 19TH, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND PEOPLE WERE YELLING TO PULL OVER THAT MY VAN WAS ON FIRE, BOTH SIDES IN FLAMES. COME TO FIND OUT, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR FUEL RELATED FIRES AN...

Mar 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER CONCERN ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF ACCIDENT YOU MUST HAVE FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY PROPERLY. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JB

Mar 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER CONCERN ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF ACCIDENT YOU MUST HAVE FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY PROPERLY. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JB

Mar 19, 2005 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

1993 FORD MERCURY VILLAGER V6 3.0L SOHC HAVING SEAT BELT GUIDE RAIL PROBLEMS FUNCTION IS IRRADIC AND NOISEY. SPOKE WITH MERCURY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT AND AFTER PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RECALL NUMBER (92V133002) WHICH IS PROVIDED BY NHTSA. THEY EXPLN THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL NUMBER AND THERE IS NO ...

Mar 19, 2005 Seat Belts 110,000 mi

1993 FORD MERCURY VILLAGER V6 3.0L SOHC HAVING SEAT BELT GUIDE RAIL PROBLEMS FUNCTION IS IRRADIC AND NOISEY. SPOKE WITH MERCURY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT AND AFTER PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RECALL NUMBER (92V133002) WHICH IS PROVIDED BY NHTSA. THEY EXPLN THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL NUMBER AND THERE IS NO ...

Feb 4, 2005 Suspension 111,000 mi

WHILE TURNING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 4, 2005 Suspension 111,000 mi

WHILE TURNING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 21, 2004 Steering 137,700 mi

PLEASE ADD DETAILS. TS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARK POSITION ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTALLING A CAR SEAT WHEN HE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE THEN RUN OVER BY THE BACK TIRE. THE CONSUMERS RIGHT LEG WAS INJURED. CHILD STILL ...

Dec 21, 2004 Electrical System 137,700 mi

PLEASE ADD DETAILS. TS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARK POSITION ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTALLING A CAR SEAT WHEN HE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE THEN RUN OVER BY THE BACK TIRE. THE CONSUMERS RIGHT LEG WAS INJURED. CHILD STILL ...

Dec 21, 2004 Steering 137,700 mi

PLEASE ADD DETAILS. TS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARK POSITION ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTALLING A CAR SEAT WHEN HE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE THEN RUN OVER BY THE BACK TIRE. THE CONSUMERS RIGHT LEG WAS INJURED. CHILD STILL ...

Dec 21, 2004 Electrical System 137,700 mi

PLEASE ADD DETAILS. TS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE PARK POSITION ON A SLIGHT SLOPE. THE CONSUMER WAS INSTALLING A CAR SEAT WHEN HE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE VEHICLE THEN RUN OVER BY THE BACK TIRE. THE CONSUMERS RIGHT LEG WAS INJURED. CHILD STILL ...

Aug 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 156,000 mi

BAD FACTORY DESIGN LEADS TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BREAKING. THUS CAUSING EXPENSIVE, UNDUE REPAIRS. FORD IS UNWILLING TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS WHO EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE ENGINE. *AK MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTP://WWW.CARTRACKERS.COM/FORUMS/LIVE/MINIVANSENTH...

Aug 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 156,000 mi

BAD FACTORY DESIGN LEADS TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BREAKING. THUS CAUSING EXPENSIVE, UNDUE REPAIRS. FORD IS UNWILLING TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS WHO EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE ENGINE. *AK MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTP://WWW.CARTRACKERS.COM/FORUMS/LIVE/MINIVANSENTH...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION. THEN, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire 124,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION. THEN, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Mar 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

STUDS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHEARED OFF. CAUSED EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SICKING PASSENGERS. ALSO CAUSED A LOUD NOISE LIKE A EXHAUST LEAK. MECHANIC SAID HAD SEEN THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER VILLAGERS.*AK

Mar 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

STUDS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHEARED OFF. CAUSED EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SICKING PASSENGERS. ALSO CAUSED A LOUD NOISE LIKE A EXHAUST LEAK. MECHANIC SAID HAD SEEN THIS ON SEVERAL OTHER VILLAGERS.*AK

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A '93 MERCURY VILLAGER. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SEVERAL OF MY HEAD BOLTS REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS CAUSING MY HEAD GASKET TO LEAK AND CAUSE MY ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM, THERE ARE MANY OF US SEEKING AN EXPLANATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ...

Feb 26, 2004 Seat Belts 106,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A '93 MERCURY VILLAGER. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SEVERAL OF MY HEAD BOLTS REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS CAUSING MY HEAD GASKET TO LEAK AND CAUSE MY ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM, THERE ARE MANY OF US SEEKING AN EXPLANATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ...

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A '93 MERCURY VILLAGER. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SEVERAL OF MY HEAD BOLTS REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS CAUSING MY HEAD GASKET TO LEAK AND CAUSE MY ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM, THERE ARE MANY OF US SEEKING AN EXPLANATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ...

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A '93 MERCURY VILLAGER. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SEVERAL OF MY HEAD BOLTS REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS CAUSING MY HEAD GASKET TO LEAK AND CAUSE MY ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM, THERE ARE MANY OF US SEEKING AN EXPLANATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ...

Feb 26, 2004 Seat Belts 106,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A '93 MERCURY VILLAGER. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SEVERAL OF MY HEAD BOLTS REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS CAUSING MY HEAD GASKET TO LEAK AND CAUSE MY ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM, THERE ARE MANY OF US SEEKING AN EXPLANATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ...

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A '93 MERCURY VILLAGER. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SEVERAL OF MY HEAD BOLTS REPLACED DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS CAUSING MY HEAD GASKET TO LEAK AND CAUSE MY ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM, THERE ARE MANY OF US SEEKING AN EXPLANATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ...

Feb 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 188,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN AND EXHAUST IS BACKING UP INTO THE CABIN. MY MECHANIC OWNS A VILLAGER AND TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT THE DEALER IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN FIX IT. I HAVE DONE SOME ON-LINE RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON AND COULD POSSIBLY BE A ...

Feb 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 188,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN AND EXHAUST IS BACKING UP INTO THE CABIN. MY MECHANIC OWNS A VILLAGER AND TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT THE DEALER IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN FIX IT. I HAVE DONE SOME ON-LINE RESEARCH AND IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON AND COULD POSSIBLY BE A ...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 97,935 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BREAKING OFF. CHECKED PRIOR TO REPAIR BY CALLING A LOCAL FORD DEALER AND ALSO ON THE INTERNET, TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AS IT IS AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. COULD NOT FIND AN OFFICIAL RECALL FROM FORD, BUT FOUND NUMEROUS WEBSITES AND COMPLAINT...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 97,935 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BREAKING OFF. CHECKED PRIOR TO REPAIR BY CALLING A LOCAL FORD DEALER AND ALSO ON THE INTERNET, TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS AS IT IS AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. COULD NOT FIND AN OFFICIAL RECALL FROM FORD, BUT FOUND NUMEROUS WEBSITES AND COMPLAINT...

Sep 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

THE TWO OUTSIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK WERE BROKEN. THIS CAUSED EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN.*AK

Sep 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

THE TWO OUTSIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK WERE BROKEN. THIS CAUSED EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN.*AK

Apr 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS DEGRADED EXCESSIVELY AND TURNED GRAY/OPAQUE, WHICH MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD WHILE TRAVELING AT NIGHT. *JB NISSAN AND FORDS PLASTIC HEADLIGHT, FADE AND TURN AMBER WHICH RESTRICTED THE LIGHT OUTPUT AND HAS TO BE CHANGED EVERY THREE MONTHS. THE CONSUMER REQUES...

Apr 24, 2003 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS DEGRADED EXCESSIVELY AND TURNED GRAY/OPAQUE, WHICH MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD WHILE TRAVELING AT NIGHT. *JB NISSAN AND FORDS PLASTIC HEADLIGHT, FADE AND TURN AMBER WHICH RESTRICTED THE LIGHT OUTPUT AND HAS TO BE CHANGED EVERY THREE MONTHS. THE CONSUMER REQUES...

Feb 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC HEADLAMP PLASTIC FADED AND REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT WHICH IS DANGEROUS FOR NIGHT DRIVING. *JB *SCC

Feb 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC HEADLAMP PLASTIC FADED AND REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT WHICH IS DANGEROUS FOR NIGHT DRIVING. *JB *SCC

Jan 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THIS IS ABOUT MY 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. AFTER VIEWING YOUR SITE, IT APPEARS THAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR IS WIDESPREAD. THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE BLOCK SHEARED OFF. I HAD THE REPAIR DONE IN MAY OF 1998 AND ALSO CONTACTED THE LINCOLN MERCURY DIVISION OF FORD. I EVEN SENT TH...

Jan 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THIS IS ABOUT MY 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. AFTER VIEWING YOUR SITE, IT APPEARS THAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR IS WIDESPREAD. THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE BLOCK SHEARED OFF. I HAD THE REPAIR DONE IN MAY OF 1998 AND ALSO CONTACTED THE LINCOLN MERCURY DIVISION OF FORD. I EVEN SENT TH...

Jan 24, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 30,529 mi

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RELEASE. IT WAS NOT UNTIL AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT CONSUMER LEARNED OF THE SEAT BELT RECALL. *JG

Jan 24, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 30,529 mi

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RELEASE. IT WAS NOT UNTIL AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT CONSUMER LEARNED OF THE SEAT BELT RECALL. *JG

Jan 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLES FRONT CALIPERS ARE LOCKING UP STATES CONSUMER. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THE RPM'S ARE HIGHER THAN NORMAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLES FRONT CALIPERS ARE LOCKING UP STATES CONSUMER. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THE RPM'S ARE HIGHER THAN NORMAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 10, 2003 Visibility

THOUGH OUR VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING THE EXACT SYMPTOMS LISTED UNDER THE RECALL (95C222001), LINCOLN MAINTAINS THAT OUR VEHICLE IS NOT A CANDIDATE FOR THAT RECALL. THE DEFECT SUMMARY SAYS WE WOULD SMELL BURNING ODORS WHEN USING THE HEATER, WHICH WE DO. PH **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 C...

Jan 10, 2003 Visibility

THOUGH OUR VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING THE EXACT SYMPTOMS LISTED UNDER THE RECALL (95C222001), LINCOLN MAINTAINS THAT OUR VEHICLE IS NOT A CANDIDATE FOR THAT RECALL. THE DEFECT SUMMARY SAYS WE WOULD SMELL BURNING ODORS WHEN USING THE HEATER, WHICH WE DO. PH **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 C...

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE'S FUMES WERE ESCAPING INSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE'S FUMES WERE ESCAPING INSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Dec 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, TAIL PIPE CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNED THROUGH REAR FLOOR OF INTERIOR CABIN AND IGNITED AN UMBRELLA. MR

Dec 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, TAIL PIPE CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNED THROUGH REAR FLOOR OF INTERIOR CABIN AND IGNITED AN UMBRELLA. MR

Oct 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME UNSTEERABLE AT SPEED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE CRANKSHAFT'S PULLEY WHICH CAME LOOSE DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT BREAKING . THIS HAS RUINED THE CRANKSHAFT AND REQUIRES A NEW ENGINE INSTALLED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. DT

Oct 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME UNSTEERABLE AT SPEED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE CRANKSHAFT'S PULLEY WHICH CAME LOOSE DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT BREAKING . THIS HAS RUINED THE CRANKSHAFT AND REQUIRES A NEW ENGINE INSTALLED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. DT

Oct 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME UNSTEERABLE AT SPEED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE CRANKSHAFT'S PULLEY WHICH CAME LOOSE DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT BREAKING . THIS HAS RUINED THE CRANKSHAFT AND REQUIRES A NEW ENGINE INSTALLED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. DT

Oct 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME UNSTEERABLE AT SPEED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE CRANKSHAFT'S PULLEY WHICH CAME LOOSE DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT BREAKING . THIS HAS RUINED THE CRANKSHAFT AND REQUIRES A NEW ENGINE INSTALLED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. DT

Sep 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

4 EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS SHEARED OFF, CREATING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAKAGE AND NOISE. CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

4 EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS SHEARED OFF, CREATING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAKAGE AND NOISE. CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH NOTICED THAT SEATBELT BOLT DROPPED THROUGH AND ENDED UP ON TIRE. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH NOTICED THAT SEATBELT BOLT DROPPED THROUGH AND ENDED UP ON TIRE. *AK

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS CONTINUE TO BREAK, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO ESCAPE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND ENTER COMPARTMENT. *AKA REPETATIVE PATTERN FAILURE OF THE STUDS SECURING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE OCCURS REGULARLY. CONSUMER FEELS THE EXHAUST WHICH CAN BE SMELLED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS...

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS CONTINUE TO BREAK, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO ESCAPE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND ENTER COMPARTMENT. *AKA REPETATIVE PATTERN FAILURE OF THE STUDS SECURING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE OCCURS REGULARLY. CONSUMER FEELS THE EXHAUST WHICH CAN BE SMELLED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS...

Aug 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD FAILURE POSSIBLY, ALLOWING NOXIOUS EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Aug 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD FAILURE POSSIBLY, ALLOWING NOXIOUS EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

Jul 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train

IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT IN A POSITION BETWEEN "LOCK" AND "ON" THE GEAR SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM DOESNT WORK AND THE VECHCLE CAN BE PULLED OUT OF GEAR. NORMALLY, THE SERVICE BRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY APPROX 6 MONTHS AGO VIA EMAIL- NO RESPON...

Jul 22, 2002 Power Train

IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT IN A POSITION BETWEEN "LOCK" AND "ON" THE GEAR SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM DOESNT WORK AND THE VECHCLE CAN BE PULLED OUT OF GEAR. NORMALLY, THE SERVICE BRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY APPROX 6 MONTHS AGO VIA EMAIL- NO RESPON...

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE INSIDE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE BECAME COLD, WHILE TRYING TO ADJUST THE HEAT, THE DRIVER NOTICED THICK BLACK SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE, THERE WERE NO DASHBOARD INDICATORS THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND AS A RESULT THE VAN LOST ALL COOLANT RUINING THE ENTIRE ENGINE, THE CONSUMER IS RE...

Jul 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE INSIDE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE BECAME COLD, WHILE TRYING TO ADJUST THE HEAT, THE DRIVER NOTICED THICK BLACK SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE, THERE WERE NO DASHBOARD INDICATORS THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND AS A RESULT THE VAN LOST ALL COOLANT RUINING THE ENTIRE ENGINE, THE CONSUMER IS RE...

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN OCT0BER OF 2001 CONSUMER HAD FILLER VENT HOSE REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL, BUT REMEDY DID NOT WORK, AND FUEL WAS LEAKING AGAIN. *AK

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN OCT0BER OF 2001 CONSUMER HAD FILLER VENT HOSE REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL, BUT REMEDY DID NOT WORK, AND FUEL WAS LEAKING AGAIN. *AK

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUFACTURER ADMITTED DESIGN PROBLEM ON NISSAN 3.0 L MOTOR THAT WAS EVEN COVERED UNDER A GOODWILL WARRANTY. BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS THAT ARE NOW ON THE 4TH REVISION TO THE REPLACEMENT PART. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES EXHAUST FUMES TO LEAK INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I HAVE FOUND AT LEAST 5 SERVICE BU...

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANUFACTURER ADMITTED DESIGN PROBLEM ON NISSAN 3.0 L MOTOR THAT WAS EVEN COVERED UNDER A GOODWILL WARRANTY. BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS THAT ARE NOW ON THE 4TH REVISION TO THE REPLACEMENT PART. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES EXHAUST FUMES TO LEAK INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I HAVE FOUND AT LEAST 5 SERVICE BU...

Jun 14, 2002 Steering

INTERMITTENTLY STEERING IN ANY DIRECTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. NO INDICATION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER STALLING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DETECT WHEN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS TRIED DIFFERENT REPAIRS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *TT

Jun 14, 2002 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY STEERING IN ANY DIRECTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. NO INDICATION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER STALLING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DETECT WHEN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS TRIED DIFFERENT REPAIRS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *TT

Jun 14, 2002 Steering

INTERMITTENTLY STEERING IN ANY DIRECTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. NO INDICATION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER STALLING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DETECT WHEN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS TRIED DIFFERENT REPAIRS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *TT

Jun 14, 2002 Electrical System

INTERMITTENTLY STEERING IN ANY DIRECTION CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. NO INDICATION LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. VEHICLE WILL RESTART AFTER STALLING. THERE IS NO WAY TO DETECT WHEN VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS TRIED DIFFERENT REPAIRS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *TT

May 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS CONTINUALLY BREAK ON MANIFOLD EXHAUST SYSTEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH BOLTS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. TSB # 98-10-14. *AK

May 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS CONTINUALLY BREAK ON MANIFOLD EXHAUST SYSTEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH BOLTS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. TSB # 98-10-14. *AK

May 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ENGINE POWER SURGES, SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE

May 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

ENGINE POWER SURGES, SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE

May 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ENGINE POWER SURGES, SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE

May 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

ENGINE POWER SURGES, SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE

Mar 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING SMELL OF INTENSIVE GAS FILLED THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER. ALSO TOOK TO MECHANIC. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING SMELL OF INTENSIVE GAS FILLED THE VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER. ALSO TOOK TO MECHANIC. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 11, 2002 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting Crash

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. AT FIRST, ONE OF THE LIGHTS WAS NOT WORKING; THEN, BOTH LIGHTS WENT OUT. CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANY WORK ON IT.*AK

Feb 8, 2002 Exterior Lighting Crash

BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. AT FIRST, ONE OF THE LIGHTS WAS NOT WORKING; THEN, BOTH LIGHTS WENT OUT. CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANY WORK ON IT.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOUR BOLTS ON ENGINE MANIFOLD HAVE PREMATURELY BROKEN OFF, THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLES FRAME. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL 8 BOLTS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE REPLACED AT DEALER, MECHANICS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL TOLD HIM THAT ITS COMMON, PARTICULAR TO 93 VILLAG...

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOUR BOLTS ON ENGINE MANIFOLD HAVE PREMATURELY BROKEN OFF, THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLES FRAME. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL 8 BOLTS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE REPLACED AT DEALER, MECHANICS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL TOLD HIM THAT ITS COMMON, PARTICULAR TO 93 VILLAG...

Dec 17, 2001 Electrical System Fire

LEAVES AND DEBRIS BUILD IN DASHBOARD CAUSED A FIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER.*AK

Dec 17, 2001 Electrical System Fire

LEAVES AND DEBRIS BUILD IN DASHBOARD CAUSED A FIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER.*AK

Dec 15, 2001 Structure

DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DRIVERS DOOR IS OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. MY GRANDSON, AT AGE 2 WAS IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT WHILE I WAS LOCKED OUT. THIS OCCURRED WHEN IT FIRST STARTED HAPPENING. BECAUSE IT LOCKS EVERY TIME I OPEN THE DOOR, I HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT MYSELF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AB...

Dec 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DRIVERS DOOR IS OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. MY GRANDSON, AT AGE 2 WAS IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT WHILE I WAS LOCKED OUT. THIS OCCURRED WHEN IT FIRST STARTED HAPPENING. BECAUSE IT LOCKS EVERY TIME I OPEN THE DOOR, I HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT MYSELF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AB...

Dec 15, 2001 Structure

DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DRIVERS DOOR IS OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. MY GRANDSON, AT AGE 2 WAS IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT WHILE I WAS LOCKED OUT. THIS OCCURRED WHEN IT FIRST STARTED HAPPENING. BECAUSE IT LOCKS EVERY TIME I OPEN THE DOOR, I HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT MYSELF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AB...

Dec 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN DRIVERS DOOR IS OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. MY GRANDSON, AT AGE 2 WAS IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT WHILE I WAS LOCKED OUT. THIS OCCURRED WHEN IT FIRST STARTED HAPPENING. BECAUSE IT LOCKS EVERY TIME I OPEN THE DOOR, I HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT MYSELF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AB...

Dec 4, 2001 Power Train

DRIVING THROUGH MY JOB'S PARKING LOT AT 15MPH, SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD POP, LIKE SOMETHING BROKE. AT THIS TIME, I PROCEEDED TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEM, UPON ENTRYING THE VAN AND ABOUT TO PRECEED DRIVING, THE VAN IN QUESTION REFUSES TO ENGAGE IN GEAR. *AK

Dec 4, 2001 Power Train

DRIVING THROUGH MY JOB'S PARKING LOT AT 15MPH, SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD POP, LIKE SOMETHING BROKE. AT THIS TIME, I PROCEEDED TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEM, UPON ENTRYING THE VAN AND ABOUT TO PRECEED DRIVING, THE VAN IN QUESTION REFUSES TO ENGAGE IN GEAR. *AK

Oct 29, 2001 Visibility

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR "LEAF INGESTION". LEAVES ARE MAKING THEIR WAY ONTO THE HEATING COIL AND POSE A FIRE HAZARD. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TWICE FOR THE REPAIR AND I STILL SMELL BURNING LEAVES WHEN I USE THE HEATER. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THE ON-GOING...

Oct 29, 2001 Visibility

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR "LEAF INGESTION". LEAVES ARE MAKING THEIR WAY ONTO THE HEATING COIL AND POSE A FIRE HAZARD. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TWICE FOR THE REPAIR AND I STILL SMELL BURNING LEAVES WHEN I USE THE HEATER. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THE ON-GOING...

Sep 11, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN A DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE (IN OR OUT) IS TOUCHED. *AK

Sep 11, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN A DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE (IN OR OUT) IS TOUCHED. *AK

Sep 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN STUDS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LED TO FAILURE OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND REQUIRED HIRING A SUBCONTRACTOR TO DRILL OUT BROKEN STUDS FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. TOTAL COST FOR REPAIR WAS $1731. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A FAILURE THAT SHOULD BE EXPECTED FOR ANY CAR AFT...

Sep 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN STUDS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LED TO FAILURE OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND REQUIRED HIRING A SUBCONTRACTOR TO DRILL OUT BROKEN STUDS FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. TOTAL COST FOR REPAIR WAS $1731. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A FAILURE THAT SHOULD BE EXPECTED FOR ANY CAR AFT...

Sep 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN STUDS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LED TO FAILURE OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND REQUIRED HIRING A SUBCONTRACTOR TO DRILL OUT BROKEN STUDS FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. TOTAL COST FOR REPAIR WAS $1731. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A FAILURE THAT SHOULD BE EXPECTED FOR ANY CAR AFT...

Sep 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN STUDS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LED TO FAILURE OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND REQUIRED HIRING A SUBCONTRACTOR TO DRILL OUT BROKEN STUDS FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. TOTAL COST FOR REPAIR WAS $1731. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A FAILURE THAT SHOULD BE EXPECTED FOR ANY CAR AFT...

Aug 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS BROKE OFF CAUSING THE MANIFOLD TO LEAK EXHAUST FUMES AND ENGINE BECAME NOISY.

Aug 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS BROKE OFF CAUSING THE MANIFOLD TO LEAK EXHAUST FUMES AND ENGINE BECAME NOISY.

Aug 27, 2001 Structure

THE BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION SECURE BROKE OFF CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE UNSTABLE. *YH

Aug 27, 2001 Structure

THE BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION SECURE BROKE OFF CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE UNSTABLE. *YH

Aug 27, 2001 Structure

THE BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION SECURE BROKE OFF CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE UNSTABLE. *YH

Aug 27, 2001 Structure

THE BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION SECURE BROKE OFF CAUSING THE STEERING TO BE UNSTABLE. *YH

Aug 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK WAS FALLING OFF/ LEAKING AND CAUSING SOME SPARKS. BOLT TO SUPPORT BRACKET THAT HOLDS TANK DISCONNECTED AND ALMOST FELL OFF. TANK IS LEAN, AND 8 INCHES AWAY FROM VEHICLE. DEALER IS LOOKING AT PROBLEM. BOLT HOLDING THE OTHER SIDE SHOWS NO STRESS OR RUST SIGNS AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK WAS FALLING OFF/ LEAKING AND CAUSING SOME SPARKS. BOLT TO SUPPORT BRACKET THAT HOLDS TANK DISCONNECTED AND ALMOST FELL OFF. TANK IS LEAN, AND 8 INCHES AWAY FROM VEHICLE. DEALER IS LOOKING AT PROBLEM. BOLT HOLDING THE OTHER SIDE SHOWS NO STRESS OR RUST SIGNS AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Aug 2, 2001 Structure

DOOR LOCKS ARE FAILING AND LOCKING AUTOMATICALLY. *AK

Aug 2, 2001 Structure

DOOR LOCKS ARE FAILING AND LOCKING AUTOMATICALLY. *AK

Aug 1, 2001 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATE AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT WARNING PRESENTING RISK OF LOCKING SMALL CHILDREN IN HOT VAN. *AK

Aug 1, 2001 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATE AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT WARNING PRESENTING RISK OF LOCKING SMALL CHILDREN IN HOT VAN. *AK

Jul 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ALL MERCURY VILLAGER VANS ALLOWING EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE BAY IN FRONT OF THE FIREWALL, THEREFORE POSSIBLY ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALSO EXHAUST GASES ARE ALLOWED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE UNTREATED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE FINALLY PICKED UP ON...

Jul 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ALL MERCURY VILLAGER VANS ALLOWING EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE BAY IN FRONT OF THE FIREWALL, THEREFORE POSSIBLY ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALSO EXHAUST GASES ARE ALLOWED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE UNTREATED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WE FINALLY PICKED UP ON...

Jul 5, 2001 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 35-40 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON. PASSENGER'S SEATBACK BROKE, BENT FORWARD. THEN BACK, BREAKING PASSENGERS TOES ON RIGHT FOOT, AND PASSENGER CHIPPED 40-50 PERCENT OF HER HIP BONE. SHE WILL BE IN A WHEEL CHAIR FOR 6 MONTHS, AND MAY NE...

Jul 5, 2001 Seats Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 35-40 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON. PASSENGER'S SEATBACK BROKE, BENT FORWARD. THEN BACK, BREAKING PASSENGERS TOES ON RIGHT FOOT, AND PASSENGER CHIPPED 40-50 PERCENT OF HER HIP BONE. SHE WILL BE IN A WHEEL CHAIR FOR 6 MONTHS, AND MAY NE...

Jul 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT BROKE ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CAN HEAR A TICKING NOISE. ALSO, FUEL IS LEAKING OUT THOUGH CRACKS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOLT BROKE ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CAN HEAR A TICKING NOISE. ALSO, FUEL IS LEAKING OUT THOUGH CRACKS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT BROKE ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CAN HEAR A TICKING NOISE. ALSO, FUEL IS LEAKING OUT THOUGH CRACKS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

BOLT BROKE ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CAN HEAR A TICKING NOISE. ALSO, FUEL IS LEAKING OUT THOUGH CRACKS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS AT GAS STATION PUTTING GASOLINE INSIDE OF TANK AND GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE. FILLER HOSE CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING. MECHANIC AT THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD COMNSUMER THAT GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING FROM SEAMS IN ADDITION TO LEAKING FROM FILLER HOSE. *AK FUEL TANK ...

Jun 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS AT GAS STATION PUTTING GASOLINE INSIDE OF TANK AND GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE. FILLER HOSE CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING. MECHANIC AT THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD COMNSUMER THAT GASOLINE TANK WAS LEAKING FROM SEAMS IN ADDITION TO LEAKING FROM FILLER HOSE. *AK FUEL TANK ...

Jun 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE AT AROUND 46,000 MILES. THEY WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND HAVE SINCE BROKEN AGAIN AROUND 50, 000 MILES LATER (95,000). THE VECHILE MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND THERE IS AN ODOR IN THE PASSENGER COMPONENT. THE FIRST TIME THE BOLTS WERE REPLACED NO ENGINE REPLACMENT WAS REQUIR...

Jun 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE AT AROUND 46,000 MILES. THEY WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND HAVE SINCE BROKEN AGAIN AROUND 50, 000 MILES LATER (95,000). THE VECHILE MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND THERE IS AN ODOR IN THE PASSENGER COMPONENT. THE FIRST TIME THE BOLTS WERE REPLACED NO ENGINE REPLACMENT WAS REQUIR...

Jun 11, 2001 Electrical System

THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE ON WHICH THE TREAD HAS SEPARATED ON THIS MINI-VAN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Jun 11, 2001 Electrical System

THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE ON WHICH THE TREAD HAS SEPARATED ON THIS MINI-VAN. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )

Jun 5, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT SEATBELTS THAT WILL NOT HOLD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 5, 2001 Seat Belts

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT SEATBELTS THAT WILL NOT HOLD. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MANIFOLD STUDS AND BOLTS HAD SNAPPED. WAS DRIVING & AND MANIFOLD WAS MAKING NOISE, EXHAUST SOUND LIKE IT WAS LEAKING. LEAK WAS COMING FROM MANIFOLD WHICH IS ATTACHED TO ENGINE. MANIFOLD HAD SEPARATED AND WAS CAUSING PROBLEMS. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP IN 1999, AND HAD THE STUDS REPLACED. C...

Jun 1, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE MANIFOLD STUDS AND BOLTS HAD SNAPPED. WAS DRIVING & AND MANIFOLD WAS MAKING NOISE, EXHAUST SOUND LIKE IT WAS LEAKING. LEAK WAS COMING FROM MANIFOLD WHICH IS ATTACHED TO ENGINE. MANIFOLD HAD SEPARATED AND WAS CAUSING PROBLEMS. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP IN 1999, AND HAD THE STUDS REPLACED. C...

Jun 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MANIFOLD STUDS AND BOLTS HAD SNAPPED. WAS DRIVING & AND MANIFOLD WAS MAKING NOISE, EXHAUST SOUND LIKE IT WAS LEAKING. LEAK WAS COMING FROM MANIFOLD WHICH IS ATTACHED TO ENGINE. MANIFOLD HAD SEPARATED AND WAS CAUSING PROBLEMS. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP IN 1999, AND HAD THE STUDS REPLACED. C...

Jun 1, 2001 Power Train

ENGINE MANIFOLD STUDS AND BOLTS HAD SNAPPED. WAS DRIVING & AND MANIFOLD WAS MAKING NOISE, EXHAUST SOUND LIKE IT WAS LEAKING. LEAK WAS COMING FROM MANIFOLD WHICH IS ATTACHED TO ENGINE. MANIFOLD HAD SEPARATED AND WAS CAUSING PROBLEMS. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP IN 1999, AND HAD THE STUDS REPLACED. C...

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE DASH BOARD. THEN I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE COOLING FAN WAS SMOKING BADLY AND ALL MAJOR WIRING IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WERE MELTED TO BARE WIRING. IF THE CIRCUIT FUSE HAD NOT BLOWN AND THE LIGHT COME ON, THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE.

May 22, 2001 Electrical System

A LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE DASH BOARD. THEN I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE COOLING FAN WAS SMOKING BADLY AND ALL MAJOR WIRING IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WERE MELTED TO BARE WIRING. IF THE CIRCUIT FUSE HAD NOT BLOWN AND THE LIGHT COME ON, THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE.

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE DASH BOARD. THEN I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE COOLING FAN WAS SMOKING BADLY AND ALL MAJOR WIRING IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WERE MELTED TO BARE WIRING. IF THE CIRCUIT FUSE HAD NOT BLOWN AND THE LIGHT COME ON, THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE.

May 22, 2001 Electrical System

A LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE DASH BOARD. THEN I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE COOLING FAN WAS SMOKING BADLY AND ALL MAJOR WIRING IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL WERE MELTED TO BARE WIRING. IF THE CIRCUIT FUSE HAD NOT BLOWN AND THE LIGHT COME ON, THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE.

Apr 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WILL FAIL TO RESPOND AT ANY GIVEN SPEED, RANDOMLY, BUT IS GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. CONSUMER APPLIES FULL FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL, THERE IS RESISTANCE BEHIND THE PEDAL, BUT ABS FAILS TO ENGAGE. CONSUMER STATED THAT PREVIOUS OWNER HAD BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECA...

Apr 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WILL FAIL TO RESPOND AT ANY GIVEN SPEED, RANDOMLY, BUT IS GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. CONSUMER APPLIES FULL FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL, THERE IS RESISTANCE BEHIND THE PEDAL, BUT ABS FAILS TO ENGAGE. CONSUMER STATED THAT PREVIOUS OWNER HAD BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECA...

Apr 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WILL FAIL TO RESPOND AT ANY GIVEN SPEED, RANDOMLY, BUT IS GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. CONSUMER APPLIES FULL FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL, THERE IS RESISTANCE BEHIND THE PEDAL, BUT ABS FAILS TO ENGAGE. CONSUMER STATED THAT PREVIOUS OWNER HAD BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECA...

Apr 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WILL FAIL TO RESPOND AT ANY GIVEN SPEED, RANDOMLY, BUT IS GETTING WORSE EVERYTIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. CONSUMER APPLIES FULL FORCE TO BRAKE PEDAL, THERE IS RESISTANCE BEHIND THE PEDAL, BUT ABS FAILS TO ENGAGE. CONSUMER STATED THAT PREVIOUS OWNER HAD BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECA...

Apr 16, 2001 Seat Belts

LAP BELT BUCKLE CAN ONLY EXTEND TO ABOUT THE TOP OF THE LAP. WOULD NOT EXTEND TO FULL LENGTH FOR MAKING CONTACT WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM (THIS IS A MOTORIZED SAFETY BELT SYSTEM, WHICH THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT WORKS OK. *AK

Apr 16, 2001 Seat Belts

LAP BELT BUCKLE CAN ONLY EXTEND TO ABOUT THE TOP OF THE LAP. WOULD NOT EXTEND TO FULL LENGTH FOR MAKING CONTACT WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM (THIS IS A MOTORIZED SAFETY BELT SYSTEM, WHICH THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT WORKS OK. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Steering

A METAL BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASIS, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION TOGETHER BROKE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH BECAUSE DRIVER COULD NOT STEER VAN TO THE LEFT. ALSO, THERE IS FOGGING OF THE WINDSHIELD AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY.

Apr 4, 2001 Visibility

A METAL BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASIS, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION TOGETHER BROKE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH BECAUSE DRIVER COULD NOT STEER VAN TO THE LEFT. ALSO, THERE IS FOGGING OF THE WINDSHIELD AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY.

Apr 4, 2001 Steering

A METAL BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASIS, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION TOGETHER BROKE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH BECAUSE DRIVER COULD NOT STEER VAN TO THE LEFT. ALSO, THERE IS FOGGING OF THE WINDSHIELD AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY.

Apr 4, 2001 Visibility

A METAL BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE CHASIS, WHICH HOLDS THE RACK AND PINION TOGETHER BROKE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH BECAUSE DRIVER COULD NOT STEER VAN TO THE LEFT. ALSO, THERE IS FOGGING OF THE WINDSHIELD AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY.

Mar 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. VEHICLE BEEN AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARING OFF. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. VEHICLE BEEN AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARING OFF. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS MOTOR HAS BURNED OUT, AND WERE TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE FOR VILLAGERS. DON;T UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT HAPPENED YET. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SEATBELTS MOTOR HAS BURNED OUT, AND WERE TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE FOR VILLAGERS. DON;T UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT HAPPENED YET. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT.*AK *SLC

Mar 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT.*AK *SLC

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS FAILED REPEATEDLY, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND CREATING A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Mar 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS FAILED REPEATEDLY, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND CREATING A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V419002 - FUEL TANK VENT HOSE WHICH CAUSED FUEL LEAKAGE, AND RESULTED IN A FIRE. MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED DEALER THAT REPLACEMENT VENT HOSE WAS NOT IN STOCK, AND WILL NOT BE FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MONTHS. HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A SPECIFIC DATE FOR CONSUMER. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V419002 - FUEL TANK VENT HOSE WHICH CAUSED FUEL LEAKAGE, AND RESULTED IN A FIRE. MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED DEALER THAT REPLACEMENT VENT HOSE WAS NOT IN STOCK, AND WILL NOT BE FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MONTHS. HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A SPECIFIC DATE FOR CONSUMER. *AK

Mar 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 00 V 419 002/FUEL TANK VENT HOSE: MALOUF LINCOLN MERCURY DEALER, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ; PHONE# 732/821-1177 NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER, UNABLE TO KNOW WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE, SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK *SLC

Mar 9, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECALL 00 V 419 002/FUEL TANK VENT HOSE: MALOUF LINCOLN MERCURY DEALER, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ; PHONE# 732/821-1177 NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER, UNABLE TO KNOW WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE, SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK *SLC

Mar 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MUFFLER HAD 2 HOLES IN IT. NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER PIPE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-419 CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HAVE SEVERE HEADACHES. NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MUFFLER HAD 2 HOLES IN IT. NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL FILLER PIPE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-419 CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HAVE SEVERE HEADACHES. NLM

Mar 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PAID TO HAVE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE. THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN. I FEEL THAT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WAS DEFECTIVE AS WERE THE REPLACEMENTS. I HAVE NEVER PREVIOUSLY OWNED A VEHICLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THERE IS A STRONG EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE. I'M WON...

Mar 3, 2001 Power Train

YOUR OFFICE ADVISED ME IN A LETTER DATED 2/16/01 THAT THE ODOMETER HAD BEEN TAPERED WITH, AS YOU CAN SEE I NOW LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THE STATE ATTORNEY HERE STATED THEY WERE NOT INVOLVED SINCE THE CAR WAS SOLD INVA. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT NEXT VIRGINIA STAE ATTORNEY OF MASSUTUESTS WHERE IT LOOKS LIKE T...

Mar 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PAID TO HAVE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE. THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN. I FEEL THAT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WAS DEFECTIVE AS WERE THE REPLACEMENTS. I HAVE NEVER PREVIOUSLY OWNED A VEHICLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THERE IS A STRONG EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE. I'M WON...

Mar 3, 2001 Power Train

YOUR OFFICE ADVISED ME IN A LETTER DATED 2/16/01 THAT THE ODOMETER HAD BEEN TAPERED WITH, AS YOU CAN SEE I NOW LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THE STATE ATTORNEY HERE STATED THEY WERE NOT INVOLVED SINCE THE CAR WAS SOLD INVA. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT NEXT VIRGINIA STAE ATTORNEY OF MASSUTUESTS WHERE IT LOOKS LIKE T...

Feb 28, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SYMPTOMS OF RECALL 00V-419, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE FUEL LEAK BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT WASN'T UNTIL TWO WEEKS, THE CONSUMERS FELT THIS PROBLEM NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPAIR THEREFORE THEY REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES. NLM

Feb 28, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SYMPTOMS OF RECALL 00V-419, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE FUEL LEAK BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT WASN'T UNTIL TWO WEEKS, THE CONSUMERS FELT THIS PROBLEM NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPAIR THEREFORE THEY REPAIRED IT THEMSELVES. NLM

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAST MANIFOLD HAS A BROKEN STUD, CAUSING IT TO LEAK EXHAUST. CAN HEAR IT SPURT OUT. DEALER DOESN'T GIVE A REASON WHY PROBLEM OCCURS *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO A TECHNICIAN, AND HE FOUND OUT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS WERE BROKEN AND LOSE. ENGINE DEMAGED. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAST MANIFOLD HAS A BROKEN STUD, CAUSING IT TO LEAK EXHAUST. CAN HEAR IT SPURT OUT. DEALER DOESN'T GIVE A REASON WHY PROBLEM OCCURS *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO A TECHNICIAN, AND HE FOUND OUT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS WERE BROKEN AND LOSE. ENGINE DEMAGED. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGG. DEALER CHANGED EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND ADDED STRAWBERRY AIR FRESHNER TO TAKE SMELL AWAY. SMELL MAKES PASSENGERS SICK. SMELL IS STILL THERE, AND NO REMEDY IS DTERMINED.*AK

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A DELAYED IN STOPPING, AND PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR DUE TO MASTER CYINDER FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A DELAYED IN STOPPING, AND PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR DUE TO MASTER CYINDER FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGG. DEALER CHANGED EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND ADDED STRAWBERRY AIR FRESHNER TO TAKE SMELL AWAY. SMELL MAKES PASSENGERS SICK. SMELL IS STILL THERE, AND NO REMEDY IS DTERMINED.*AK

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A DELAYED IN STOPPING, AND PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR DUE TO MASTER CYINDER FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A DELAYED IN STOPPING, AND PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR DUE TO MASTER CYINDER FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING FUMES FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM ENTERED VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER GOT HOME HE WAS FEELING SICK AND WENT TO HOSPITAL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING FUMES FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM ENTERED VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER GOT HOME HE WAS FEELING SICK AND WENT TO HOSPITAL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER FILLED GAS TANK TO FULL AND DROVE SHORT DISTANCE FUEL WOULD COME POURING OUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE VENT HOSE.THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00V419000 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS SAME DEFECT. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER FILLED GAS TANK TO FULL AND DROVE SHORT DISTANCE FUEL WOULD COME POURING OUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE VENT HOSE.THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00V419000 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS SAME DEFECT. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD BROKE SECOND TIME, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK.*AK

Dec 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD BROKE SECOND TIME, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK.*AK

Dec 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LAMP SOCKET CONSTANTLY BLOWS OUT THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LAMP SOCKET CONSTANTLY BLOWS OUT THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

1. FUEL FILLER HOSE. WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK TO A FULL CONDITION, FUEL IS SEEN TO LEAK FROM THE AREA ABOVE THE LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE LEVEL OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK APPEARS TO DROP TO A CERTAIN LEVEL, THE ODOR OF GASOLINE IS STILL PRESENT, ESPECIALLY...

Nov 30, 2000 Seat Belts

1. FUEL FILLER HOSE. WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK TO A FULL CONDITION, FUEL IS SEEN TO LEAK FROM THE AREA ABOVE THE LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE LEVEL OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK APPEARS TO DROP TO A CERTAIN LEVEL, THE ODOR OF GASOLINE IS STILL PRESENT, ESPECIALLY...

Nov 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

1. FUEL FILLER HOSE. WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK TO A FULL CONDITION, FUEL IS SEEN TO LEAK FROM THE AREA ABOVE THE LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE LEVEL OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK APPEARS TO DROP TO A CERTAIN LEVEL, THE ODOR OF GASOLINE IS STILL PRESENT, ESPECIALLY...

Nov 30, 2000 Seat Belts

1. FUEL FILLER HOSE. WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK TO A FULL CONDITION, FUEL IS SEEN TO LEAK FROM THE AREA ABOVE THE LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE LEVEL OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK APPEARS TO DROP TO A CERTAIN LEVEL, THE ODOR OF GASOLINE IS STILL PRESENT, ESPECIALLY...

Nov 28, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY BUT THE RECALL DOES NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH THOSE VAN MANUFACTURED UP TO 1993 MAY, WHICH IS WHEN MY VAN WAS MANUFACTURED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Nov 28, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY BUT THE RECALL DOES NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH THOSE VAN MANUFACTURED UP TO 1993 MAY, WHICH IS WHEN MY VAN WAS MANUFACTURED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS SMELL INSIDE CAR WHEN CAR STARTS IN COLD MONTHS. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS SMELL INSIDE CAR WHEN CAR STARTS IN COLD MONTHS. *AK

Oct 25, 2000 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT ALL THE WAY. IT MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR, RETRACTING TO THE OTHER END. DRIVER'S SIDE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME FOR PASSENGER'S SIDE.MANUFACTURER IS NOT OFFERING TO DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY HA...

Oct 25, 2000 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT ALL THE WAY. IT MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR, RETRACTING TO THE OTHER END. DRIVER'S SIDE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME FOR PASSENGER'S SIDE.MANUFACTURER IS NOT OFFERING TO DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY HA...

Oct 11, 2000 Structure

THE HEAT SHIELD AROUND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED AT THE MOUNTS AND WAS HANGING. NLM

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING AND APPEARS TO BE DRY ROTTING, THIS TIRE IS A REPLACEMENT FOR A TIRE WHICH BEGAN TO DRY ROT AS WELL, NEITHER SPARE HAD EVER BEEN USED. NLM

Oct 11, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NO LONGER WORKING. NLM

Oct 11, 2000 Structure

THE RUBBER BUMPER STOP MOUNTED UNDER THE VEHICLE ABOVE THE REAR SPRING FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Oct 11, 2000 Structure

THE HEAT SHIELD AROUND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED AT THE MOUNTS AND WAS HANGING. NLM

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE IS CRACKING AND APPEARS TO BE DRY ROTTING, THIS TIRE IS A REPLACEMENT FOR A TIRE WHICH BEGAN TO DRY ROT AS WELL, NEITHER SPARE HAD EVER BEEN USED. NLM

Oct 11, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NO LONGER WORKING. NLM

Oct 11, 2000 Structure

THE RUBBER BUMPER STOP MOUNTED UNDER THE VEHICLE ABOVE THE REAR SPRING FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Sep 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW BY MY MOTHER. THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES SINCE 1993. SHE CONTACTED WROTE TO THE MANUFACTUER BUT NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. FRONT LEFT BRAKE HAS TO BE CHANGED EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS OR MORE OFTEN.

Sep 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW BY MY MOTHER. THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES SINCE 1993. SHE CONTACTED WROTE TO THE MANUFACTUER BUT NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. FRONT LEFT BRAKE HAS TO BE CHANGED EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS OR MORE OFTEN.

Sep 28, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN THIS OCCURS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK

Sep 28, 2000 Electrical System

WHEN THIS OCCURS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, IT WAS A DOCUMENTED TSB PRIOR TO THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, AND IT IS THE SAME RECURRING PROBLEM, FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. CURRENT MILEAGE SHOULD NOT BE A FACTOR. *AK

Sep 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, IT WAS A DOCUMENTED TSB PRIOR TO THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, AND IT IS THE SAME RECURRING PROBLEM, FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. CURRENT MILEAGE SHOULD NOT BE A FACTOR. *AK

Sep 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT GASOLINE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, FROM FUEL HOSE.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Sep 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT GASOLINE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, FROM FUEL HOSE.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN IN NUETRAL LURKS FORWARD , IT ALSO DOESNT SHIFT INTO REVERSE ALL THE TIME

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN IN NUETRAL LURKS FORWARD , IT ALSO DOESNT SHIFT INTO REVERSE ALL THE TIME

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN IN NUETRAL LURKS FORWARD , IT ALSO DOESNT SHIFT INTO REVERSE ALL THE TIME

Sep 7, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN IN NUETRAL LURKS FORWARD , IT ALSO DOESNT SHIFT INTO REVERSE ALL THE TIME

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A NOISE & HAD A EXHAUST LEAK.THE LONGER IT WAS DRIVEN IT GOT LOUDER & WORSE. MECHANIC SAW THAT BOLT BROKE OFF & ENGINE HAD TO BE DROPPED TO GET BOLT OUT. PROBELM HAS REOCCURED. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THERE IS A PLATE IN THERE THAT CAUSES THE BOLTS TO SNAP.*AK

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A NOISE & HAD A EXHAUST LEAK.THE LONGER IT WAS DRIVEN IT GOT LOUDER & WORSE. MECHANIC SAW THAT BOLT BROKE OFF & ENGINE HAD TO BE DROPPED TO GET BOLT OUT. PROBELM HAS REOCCURED. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THERE IS A PLATE IN THERE THAT CAUSES THE BOLTS TO SNAP.*AK

Aug 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TANK IS FULL CAN SMELL STRONG GAS FUMES COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR. CONSUMER THINKS ITS RELATED TO THE FILLER NECK.*AK THE STRONG GAS FUME IS CAUSED BY DETERIORATING VENT HIOSE . *YH

Aug 25, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TANK IS FULL CAN SMELL STRONG GAS FUMES COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR. CONSUMER THINKS ITS RELATED TO THE FILLER NECK.*AK THE STRONG GAS FUME IS CAUSED BY DETERIORATING VENT HIOSE . *YH

Aug 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS THAT CONNECT MANIFOLD TO ENGINE BLOCK HAVE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST TO LEAK INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE HEATING SYSTEM OR AIR CONDITIONER IS IN USE, THE EXHAUST FUMES ARE DRAWN INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WHEN THE FAILURE ABOV...

Aug 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS THAT CONNECT MANIFOLD TO ENGINE BLOCK HAVE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST TO LEAK INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE HEATING SYSTEM OR AIR CONDITIONER IS IN USE, THE EXHAUST FUMES ARE DRAWN INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WHEN THE FAILURE ABOV...

Aug 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SOON AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, STARTED SMELL EXHAUST AND GAS SMELL. DEALERSHIP CHANGED A BROKEN EXHAUST BOLT. SAME THING HAPPEN ABOUT SIX MONTHS LATER. AFTER THREE OR FOUR TRIPS FOR SAME PROBLEM, DEALER CHANGED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. PROBLEM RESURFACED AFTER ABOUT THREE YEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER SHO...

Aug 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

SOON AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, STARTED SMELL EXHAUST AND GAS SMELL. DEALERSHIP CHANGED A BROKEN EXHAUST BOLT. SAME THING HAPPEN ABOUT SIX MONTHS LATER. AFTER THREE OR FOUR TRIPS FOR SAME PROBLEM, DEALER CHANGED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. PROBLEM RESURFACED AFTER ABOUT THREE YEARS. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER SHO...

Aug 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AND HIT A BUMP DOOR OPENED AND LIGHT CAME ON. IT DID NOT COME OPEN, BUT IT WAS LOOSE ENOUGH TO GIGGLE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM, DEALER KEPT SAYING THEY HAVE ADJUSTED. CONSUMER'S SIDE SLIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN, AND THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME. CONSUMER HAS HAD TH...

Aug 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AND HIT A BUMP DOOR OPENED AND LIGHT CAME ON. IT DID NOT COME OPEN, BUT IT WAS LOOSE ENOUGH TO GIGGLE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM, DEALER KEPT SAYING THEY HAVE ADJUSTED. CONSUMER'S SIDE SLIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN, AND THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME. CONSUMER HAS HAD TH...

Aug 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL OVERFLOW HOSE BROKE ON MY 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THIS CAUSED A FUEL LEAK AND A PUDDLE OF RAW GAS IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE. LUCKILY, WE NOTED IT AND MOVE THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE AND CLEANED THE FUEL UP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAD REPLACED ABOUT 8 OF THESE HOSES IN THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, ...

Aug 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL OVERFLOW HOSE BROKE ON MY 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER. THIS CAUSED A FUEL LEAK AND A PUDDLE OF RAW GAS IN MY ATTACHED GARAGE. LUCKILY, WE NOTED IT AND MOVE THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE AND CLEANED THE FUEL UP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAD REPLACED ABOUT 8 OF THESE HOSES IN THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, ...

Aug 11, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 51150 MILES. 1 YR LATER MORE WORK WITH TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE DONE, POSSIBLY DUE TO TRANSMISSION COOLER. *AK TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DUE TO FAULTY COOLER AND THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE IS SEEKING REIMBURSMENT FOR THE TRANSMISSIION WORK. *YH

Aug 11, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 51150 MILES. 1 YR LATER MORE WORK WITH TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE DONE, POSSIBLY DUE TO TRANSMISSION COOLER. *AK TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE DUE TO FAULTY COOLER AND THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE IS SEEKING REIMBURSMENT FOR THE TRANSMISSIION WORK. *YH

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

ONE OF MY OEM GENERAL TIRES PEELED LIKE THE ATX AT ABOUT 35K MILES. GENERAL TIRE HAD ME SEND IN ALL 4 TIRES FOR EVALUATION, WHEREUPON THEY OFFERED TO PAY HALF THE COST OF ANY MAKE TIRES, ALONG WITH THE BODY DAMAGE THAT HAD ENSUED FROM THE PEELED THREAD WHIPPING THE SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AT 50MPH. NHT...

Aug 7, 2000 Tires

ONE OF MY OEM GENERAL TIRES PEELED LIKE THE ATX AT ABOUT 35K MILES. GENERAL TIRE HAD ME SEND IN ALL 4 TIRES FOR EVALUATION, WHEREUPON THEY OFFERED TO PAY HALF THE COST OF ANY MAKE TIRES, ALONG WITH THE BODY DAMAGE THAT HAD ENSUED FROM THE PEELED THREAD WHIPPING THE SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AT 50MPH. NHT...

Aug 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE REPEATEDLY BROKEN. ENGINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE, AND NOW THE BOLTS HAVE BROKEN AGAIN. THE CAR IS DRIVEABLE, BUT THE ENGINE IS VERY NOISY (CAN HEAR THE VALVES/PISTONS RATTLING WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS) AND EXHAUST GOES EVERYWHERE BUT OUT THE TAILPIPE. I FEEL THIS IS A...

Aug 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE REPEATEDLY BROKEN. ENGINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE, AND NOW THE BOLTS HAVE BROKEN AGAIN. THE CAR IS DRIVEABLE, BUT THE ENGINE IS VERY NOISY (CAN HEAR THE VALVES/PISTONS RATTLING WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS) AND EXHAUST GOES EVERYWHERE BUT OUT THE TAILPIPE. I FEEL THIS IS A...

Aug 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHUST BOLTS BROKEN AT HEAD;PART OF EMMISION CONTROL;COUSING LEAK SEE WEB PAGE WITH SAME COMPLAINTSHTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/ENGAGED/EDMUND.CGI?C=FINANCE,_WARRANTY,_AND_INSURANCE&T=208. *AK

Aug 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHUST BOLTS BROKEN AT HEAD;PART OF EMMISION CONTROL;COUSING LEAK SEE WEB PAGE WITH SAME COMPLAINTSHTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/ENGAGED/EDMUND.CGI?C=FINANCE,_WARRANTY,_AND_INSURANCE&T=208. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MERCURY SEEMED TO BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT CONTACT OWNERS. NP SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

MERCURY SEEMED TO BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT CONTACT OWNERS. NP SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BROKEN BOLT ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CREATING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUMES AND SMELL OF FUMES IN VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BROKEN BOLT ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CREATING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUMES AND SMELL OF FUMES IN VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 3, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE AFTER FILLUP ON A WARM DAY AND FUEL TANK WAS NOT OVER FILLED. *AK

Jul 3, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE AFTER FILLUP ON A WARM DAY AND FUEL TANK WAS NOT OVER FILLED. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE EXPERIENCED FUEL TANK/LINE/PUMP LEAKS ON TWO OCCAISONS. IN JULY 1999 FOLLOWING A FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT I HAD A LEAK IN THE TANK AND OR FUEL LINES. IN JUNE 2000 I AGAIN HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, AT A COST OF APPROX. $60.00 AND REPLACED A FUEL OR VENT LINE. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE EXPERIENCED FUEL TANK/LINE/PUMP LEAKS ON TWO OCCAISONS. IN JULY 1999 FOLLOWING A FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT I HAD A LEAK IN THE TANK AND OR FUEL LINES. IN JUNE 2000 I AGAIN HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, AT A COST OF APPROX. $60.00 AND REPLACED A FUEL OR VENT LINE. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE EXPERIENCED FUEL TANK/LINE/PUMP LEAKS ON TWO OCCAISONS. IN JULY 1999 FOLLOWING A FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT I HAD A LEAK IN THE TANK AND OR FUEL LINES. IN JUNE 2000 I AGAIN HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, AT A COST OF APPROX. $60.00 AND REPLACED A FUEL OR VENT LINE. *AK

Jun 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE EXPERIENCED FUEL TANK/LINE/PUMP LEAKS ON TWO OCCAISONS. IN JULY 1999 FOLLOWING A FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT I HAD A LEAK IN THE TANK AND OR FUEL LINES. IN JUNE 2000 I AGAIN HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT, AT A COST OF APPROX. $60.00 AND REPLACED A FUEL OR VENT LINE. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE AT THE SEAL BETWEEN MANIFOLD AND ENGINE , CAUSING EXHAUST TO FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE AT THE SEAL BETWEEN MANIFOLD AND ENGINE , CAUSING EXHAUST TO FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL TANK VENT HOSES WHEN TANK IS FULL OR NEAR FULL. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL LEAKS FROM FUEL TANK VENT HOSES WHEN TANK IS FULL OR NEAR FULL. *AK

Jun 19, 2000 Seat Belts

WHEN OPENING THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT GETS JAMMED AT A POINT CLOSER TO THE STEERING WHEEL. ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED, THE BELT RETRACTS BACK. OWNER NOT SURE IF BELT WILL WORK IN A CRASH. THE SYSTEM WAS ADJUSTED IN THE SPRING OF 1999. A MECHAINC RECOMMENDED THAT THE WHOLE...

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS CONTINUALLY BREAK. *MJS

Jun 19, 2000 Seat Belts

WHEN OPENING THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT GETS JAMMED AT A POINT CLOSER TO THE STEERING WHEEL. ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED, THE BELT RETRACTS BACK. OWNER NOT SURE IF BELT WILL WORK IN A CRASH. THE SYSTEM WAS ADJUSTED IN THE SPRING OF 1999. A MECHAINC RECOMMENDED THAT THE WHOLE...

Jun 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS CONTINUALLY BREAK. *MJS

Jun 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE LEAVING INTERSTATE 40 TO OFFRAMP, I BEGAN TO BRAKE NORMALLY. AT THIS INSTANT I HEARD A LOUD "POP" AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT THE INTERSECTION AND WENT INTO TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION. UPON MY INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE BOLTS TH...

Jun 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE LEAVING INTERSTATE 40 TO OFFRAMP, I BEGAN TO BRAKE NORMALLY. AT THIS INSTANT I HEARD A LOUD "POP" AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT THE INTERSECTION AND WENT INTO TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION. UPON MY INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE BOLTS TH...

Jun 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE LEAVING INTERSTATE 40 TO OFFRAMP, I BEGAN TO BRAKE NORMALLY. AT THIS INSTANT I HEARD A LOUD "POP" AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT THE INTERSECTION AND WENT INTO TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION. UPON MY INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE BOLTS TH...

Jun 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE LEAVING INTERSTATE 40 TO OFFRAMP, I BEGAN TO BRAKE NORMALLY. AT THIS INSTANT I HEARD A LOUD "POP" AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT THE INTERSECTION AND WENT INTO TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION. UPON MY INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE BOLTS TH...

Jun 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL ODOR WHEN GAS TANK WAS CLOSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAME NOISY. MECHANIC DETECTED SEVERAL MANIFOLD MOUNTING BOLTS BROKEN OFF AT HEADS. STRONG ODOR IN CABIN OF VAN. MYSELF AND MY KIDS PROBOBLY SUBJECTED TO CARBON MONOXIDE GAS. WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT HAD TOO MANY MILES. MANUFACTURER TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE ANY COMPLAINTS REGUARDING THIS...

Jun 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL ODOR WHEN GAS TANK WAS CLOSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECAME NOISY. MECHANIC DETECTED SEVERAL MANIFOLD MOUNTING BOLTS BROKEN OFF AT HEADS. STRONG ODOR IN CABIN OF VAN. MYSELF AND MY KIDS PROBOBLY SUBJECTED TO CARBON MONOXIDE GAS. WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT HAD TOO MANY MILES. MANUFACTURER TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE ANY COMPLAINTS REGUARDING THIS...

May 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRANKSHAFT/DRIVESHAFT FAILED (NISSAN QUEST WAS MADE OF STEEL, FORD'S WAS MADE OF CAST IRON). NLM

May 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRANKSHAFT/DRIVESHAFT FAILED (NISSAN QUEST WAS MADE OF STEEL, FORD'S WAS MADE OF CAST IRON). NLM

Apr 29, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

COULD SMELL GASOLINE VAPORS IN VAN AT IDLE ON COLD DAYS. FOUND THE SMELL WAS GAS LEAKING FROM FROM THE NEOPRENE FUEL LINES CONNECTED TO THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS. (NOTE: DISCOVERED CAUSE, BY READING ARTICLE IN CINCINNATI INQUIRER, 4/29/00) ABOUT A 95 NISSAN QUEST WITH THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM)

Apr 29, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

COULD SMELL GASOLINE VAPORS IN VAN AT IDLE ON COLD DAYS. FOUND THE SMELL WAS GAS LEAKING FROM FROM THE NEOPRENE FUEL LINES CONNECTED TO THE FUEL INJECTOR RAILS. (NOTE: DISCOVERED CAUSE, BY READING ARTICLE IN CINCINNATI INQUIRER, 4/29/00) ABOUT A 95 NISSAN QUEST WITH THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM)

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXHAUST BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF ESTIMATED COST 1000.00 LOOKING AT COMPLAINT LIST I'M NOT THE FIRST. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUF. DEFECT ! *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED IN 1995 (BROKEN CRANKSHAFT) A ABOUT 18,500 MILE . I AM THE ORGINAL OWNER, BUT NOW MY BROTHER OWN IT SINCE LAST YEAR. THE AUTO SHOP TOLD HIM IT HAS A BROKEN CRANKSHAFT AGAIN AT ABOUT 79000 MILES 5 YEARS LATER. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ARE THESE CRANKSHAFTS FOR THIS MODEL VEHICLE...

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE EXHAUST BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF ESTIMATED COST 1000.00 LOOKING AT COMPLAINT LIST I'M NOT THE FIRST. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUF. DEFECT ! *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED IN 1995 (BROKEN CRANKSHAFT) A ABOUT 18,500 MILE . I AM THE ORGINAL OWNER, BUT NOW MY BROTHER OWN IT SINCE LAST YEAR. THE AUTO SHOP TOLD HIM IT HAS A BROKEN CRANKSHAFT AGAIN AT ABOUT 79000 MILES 5 YEARS LATER. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ARE THESE CRANKSHAFTS FOR THIS MODEL VEHICLE...

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT SHEARED JUST BEHIND PULLEY, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKE ASSIST.

Apr 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT SHEARED JUST BEHIND PULLEY, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKE ASSIST.

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN, FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. BOLTS FAILED AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES, NOW FAILED AGAIN LESS THAN 30,000 MILES LATER. 142 ENTRIES FOR THIS IN NHTSA DB AND COUNTLESS ENTRIES IN WEB USER GROUPS.

Apr 1, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN, FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. BOLTS FAILED AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES, NOW FAILED AGAIN LESS THAN 30,000 MILES LATER. 142 ENTRIES FOR THIS IN NHTSA DB AND COUNTLESS ENTRIES IN WEB USER GROUPS.

Mar 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHEARED OFF, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD AND COOLING FAN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHEARED OFF, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ONTO MANIFOLD AND COOLING FAN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 4, 2000 Seats

REAR BENCH SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK ON LEFT SIDE------MIDDLE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON DRIVER'S SIDE / ONE LATCH WOULD NOT WORK ----- DRIVERS SEAT POWER MOTOR LOOSE SEAT ROCKS WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE

Mar 4, 2000 Seats

REAR BENCH SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK ON LEFT SIDE------MIDDLE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON DRIVER'S SIDE / ONE LATCH WOULD NOT WORK ----- DRIVERS SEAT POWER MOTOR LOOSE SEAT ROCKS WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE

Mar 4, 2000 Seats

REAR BENCH SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK ON LEFT SIDE------MIDDLE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON DRIVER'S SIDE / ONE LATCH WOULD NOT WORK ----- DRIVERS SEAT POWER MOTOR LOOSE SEAT ROCKS WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE

Mar 4, 2000 Seats

REAR BENCH SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK ON LEFT SIDE------MIDDLE CAPTAINS CHAIR ON DRIVER'S SIDE / ONE LATCH WOULD NOT WORK ----- DRIVERS SEAT POWER MOTOR LOOSE SEAT ROCKS WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE

Mar 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS, LEFT & RIGHT MANIFOLD DROPPED, CAUSING MOMENTARY VEHICLE CONTROL LOSS. GASKETS BLOWN W/LONG TERM MONOXIDE LEAKAGE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING ILLNESS/DROWZINESS, SULFER SMELL. LOSS OF EXHAUST PRESSURE LONG-TERM CAUSED IMPROPER FUEL MIX, LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AN...

Mar 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS, LEFT & RIGHT MANIFOLD DROPPED, CAUSING MOMENTARY VEHICLE CONTROL LOSS. GASKETS BLOWN W/LONG TERM MONOXIDE LEAKAGE INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING ILLNESS/DROWZINESS, SULFER SMELL. LOSS OF EXHAUST PRESSURE LONG-TERM CAUSED IMPROPER FUEL MIX, LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AN...

Jan 28, 2000 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH DOORS LOCKED, SLIDING DOOR WILL COME COMPLETELY AJAR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK . VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT FUEL TANK WAS NOT CRACKED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 28, 2000 Structure

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH DOORS LOCKED, SLIDING DOOR WILL COME COMPLETELY AJAR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK . VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT FUEL TANK WAS NOT CRACKED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKEN. MJS

Dec 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKEN. MJS

Nov 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLES BLINKERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING NOW THEY ONLY WORK ON SOME TRIPS AND SOME TRIPS NOT AT ALL. *AK

Nov 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLES BLINKERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING NOW THEY ONLY WORK ON SOME TRIPS AND SOME TRIPS NOT AT ALL. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Electrical System

THE STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT HAS FAILED (APPARENT SHORT CAUSING BLOWN FUSE) THREE TIMES IN THE PAST 13 MONTHS. IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, A DEALER (ROCKVILLE LINCOLN MERCURY, ROCKVILLE, MD.) REPLACED THE RELEVANT WIRING HARNESS (ACCORDING TO SERVICE RECORDS) BUT THE CIRCUIT FAILED AGAIN OCT. 30.

Nov 9, 1999 Electrical System

THE STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT HAS FAILED (APPARENT SHORT CAUSING BLOWN FUSE) THREE TIMES IN THE PAST 13 MONTHS. IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, A DEALER (ROCKVILLE LINCOLN MERCURY, ROCKVILLE, MD.) REPLACED THE RELEVANT WIRING HARNESS (ACCORDING TO SERVICE RECORDS) BUT THE CIRCUIT FAILED AGAIN OCT. 30.

Oct 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT BROKE, CAUSING NOISE AND LEAKS OF EXHAUST UNDER HOOD. TAKEN TO DEALER (BEAUDRY FORD, ATLANTA GA) AND INFORMED THAT SERVICE BULLETIN EXISTS AND THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. NEIGHBOR WITH SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL ALSO HAS SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT BROKE, CAUSING NOISE AND LEAKS OF EXHAUST UNDER HOOD. TAKEN TO DEALER (BEAUDRY FORD, ATLANTA GA) AND INFORMED THAT SERVICE BULLETIN EXISTS AND THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. NEIGHBOR WITH SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL ALSO HAS SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 28, 1999 Equipment

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 95V222000 AND MFG. CAMPAIGN NO. 95S27. I HAD THE REQUIRED RECALL WORK DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 2/27/1996. ALL FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE AIR INTAKE AND A NEW FRESH AIR SCREEN WAS TO BE INSTALLED. ON 6/24/1999 THE ENTIRE AI...

Oct 28, 1999 Equipment

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 95V222000 AND MFG. CAMPAIGN NO. 95S27. I HAD THE REQUIRED RECALL WORK DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 2/27/1996. ALL FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE AIR INTAKE AND A NEW FRESH AIR SCREEN WAS TO BE INSTALLED. ON 6/24/1999 THE ENTIRE AI...

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO SMELLED EXHUST SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE . DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER , DEALER STATED BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO SMELLED EXHUST SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE . DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER , DEALER STATED BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK

Oct 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAD BROKE AND FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE SLEEPY. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISES. THERE WAS NO WARNING REGARDING THE BROKEN BOLTS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FUEL PUMP AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO JUMPING. *JG

Oct 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAD BROKE AND FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE SLEEPY. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISES. THERE WAS NO WARNING REGARDING THE BROKEN BOLTS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FUEL PUMP AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO JUMPING. *JG

Oct 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAD BROKE AND FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE SLEEPY. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISES. THERE WAS NO WARNING REGARDING THE BROKEN BOLTS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FUEL PUMP AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO JUMPING. *JG

Oct 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAD BROKE AND FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE SLEEPY. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISES. THERE WAS NO WARNING REGARDING THE BROKEN BOLTS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FUEL PUMP AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO JUMPING. *JG

Oct 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAD BROKE AND FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE SLEEPY. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISES. THERE WAS NO WARNING REGARDING THE BROKEN BOLTS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FUEL PUMP AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO JUMPING. *JG

Oct 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAD BROKE AND FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE SLEEPY. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING NOISES. THERE WAS NO WARNING REGARDING THE BROKEN BOLTS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FUEL PUMP AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO JUMPING. *JG

Oct 19, 1999 Equipment

DUE TO THE WRONG INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE MANUAL THE REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT BULB GENERATED EXCESSIVE HEAT AND CAUSED BRAKE LIGHT HOUSING TO MELT AND BURN. YH

Oct 19, 1999 Equipment

DUE TO THE WRONG INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE MANUAL THE REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT BULB GENERATED EXCESSIVE HEAT AND CAUSED BRAKE LIGHT HOUSING TO MELT AND BURN. YH

Oct 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST GAS LEAKS FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOUD NOISES WHILE DRIVING AND FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *YC

Oct 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST GAS LEAKS FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOUD NOISES WHILE DRIVING AND FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *YC

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IE98098, EXHAUST MANIFOLD'S TWO BOLTS SNAPPED OFF, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO DROP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

IE98098, EXHAUST MANIFOLD'S TWO BOLTS SNAPPED OFF, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO DROP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DEFECTIVE REAR LAME SOCKET MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE TAIL LIGHTS TO GO OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1994 VILLAGER 96V253003 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE 1993 VILLAGERS ARE NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 28, 1999 Exterior Lighting

DEFECTIVE REAR LAME SOCKET MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE TAIL LIGHTS TO GO OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1994 VILLAGER 96V253003 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE 1993 VILLAGERS ARE NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 26, 1999 Power Train

WE DO NOT BELIEVE A TRANSMISSION SHOULD GO OUT AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AND GOT NO HELP WHEN CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

Sep 26, 1999 Power Train

WE DO NOT BELIEVE A TRANSMISSION SHOULD GO OUT AT THIS LOW MILEAGE AND GOT NO HELP WHEN CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MECHANIC WAS FIXING THE FRONT MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM, WHEN HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, THE REAR MANIFOLD GASKET WENT. THE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM MEANS DRILLING OUT THE BOLTS, WHICH CRACK AND CANNOT BE USED AGAIN. MY MECHANIC HAS DONE MANY OF THESE DRILLINGS AND SAYS IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT TH...

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

MY MECHANIC WAS FIXING THE FRONT MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM, WHEN HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, THE REAR MANIFOLD GASKET WENT. THE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM MEANS DRILLING OUT THE BOLTS, WHICH CRACK AND CANNOT BE USED AGAIN. MY MECHANIC HAS DONE MANY OF THESE DRILLINGS AND SAYS IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT TH...

Sep 24, 1999 Equipment

MY MECHANIC WAS FIXING THE FRONT MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM, WHEN HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, THE REAR MANIFOLD GASKET WENT. THE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM MEANS DRILLING OUT THE BOLTS, WHICH CRACK AND CANNOT BE USED AGAIN. MY MECHANIC HAS DONE MANY OF THESE DRILLINGS AND SAYS IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT TH...

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF IN 1997, WHICH THE DEALER REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. IN 1999 THE BOLTS RETAINING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BROKE AGAIN AND THE PROBLEM WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER AND SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER WOULD NO LONGER REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. CALLED THE FORD CUSTOM...

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MECHANIC WAS FIXING THE FRONT MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM, WHEN HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, THE REAR MANIFOLD GASKET WENT. THE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM MEANS DRILLING OUT THE BOLTS, WHICH CRACK AND CANNOT BE USED AGAIN. MY MECHANIC HAS DONE MANY OF THESE DRILLINGS AND SAYS IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT TH...

Sep 24, 1999 Power Train

MY MECHANIC WAS FIXING THE FRONT MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM, WHEN HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, THE REAR MANIFOLD GASKET WENT. THE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM MEANS DRILLING OUT THE BOLTS, WHICH CRACK AND CANNOT BE USED AGAIN. MY MECHANIC HAS DONE MANY OF THESE DRILLINGS AND SAYS IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT TH...

Sep 24, 1999 Equipment

MY MECHANIC WAS FIXING THE FRONT MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM, WHEN HE TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, THE REAR MANIFOLD GASKET WENT. THE FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM MEANS DRILLING OUT THE BOLTS, WHICH CRACK AND CANNOT BE USED AGAIN. MY MECHANIC HAS DONE MANY OF THESE DRILLINGS AND SAYS IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT TH...

Sep 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF IN 1997, WHICH THE DEALER REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. IN 1999 THE BOLTS RETAINING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BROKE AGAIN AND THE PROBLEM WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER AND SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER WOULD NO LONGER REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. CALLED THE FORD CUSTOM...

Sep 22, 1999 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT BELTS WILL NOT PULL OUT TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE RETRACTOR, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINT DOES NOT PULL OUT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE RETRACTOR AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT BELTS WILL NOT PULL OUT TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE RETRACTOR, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seat Belts

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINT DOES NOT PULL OUT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE RETRACTOR AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKEAGES FROM FUEL FILLER NECK. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *YC

Sep 15, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKEAGES FROM FUEL FILLER NECK. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *YC

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES--NOISY, VAN VIBRATED WHEN APPLIED.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES--NOISY, VAN VIBRATED WHEN APPLIED.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS CAME OFF, CAUSING LEAKAGE AT THE EXHAUST. CONSUMER ALSO NOTDE THAT ONE OUT OF FOUR BOLTS WAS HOLDING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLTS ARE BREAKING OFF FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO COME INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MANUFACTURER HAS ALSO BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTED A NOISE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THE DEALER DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE WAS A BROKEN BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE EXHAUST TO THE CYLINDER HEAD. DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKES--NOISY, VAN VIBRATED WHEN APPLIED.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES--NOISY, VAN VIBRATED WHEN APPLIED.

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS CAME OFF, CAUSING LEAKAGE AT THE EXHAUST. CONSUMER ALSO NOTDE THAT ONE OUT OF FOUR BOLTS WAS HOLDING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BOLTS ARE BREAKING OFF FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO COME INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MANUFACTURER HAS ALSO BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTED A NOISE. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THE DEALER DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE WAS A BROKEN BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE EXHAUST TO THE CYLINDER HEAD. DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 5, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. ALSO WILL SOMETIMES LOCK WHILE TRYING TO EXIT VEHICLE AFTER UNLOCKING THEM SEVERAL TIMES. VERY DANGEROUS IF NEEDED TO FLEE VEHICLE QUICKLY.

Sep 5, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK ON THEIR OWN. ALSO WILL SOMETIMES LOCK WHILE TRYING TO EXIT VEHICLE AFTER UNLOCKING THEM SEVERAL TIMES. VERY DANGEROUS IF NEEDED TO FLEE VEHICLE QUICKLY.

Sep 3, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS, LOCK BY THEMSELVES. UPON UNLOCKING DOORS WITH KEYS, I'VE HAD TO KEEP KEYS IN THE UNLOCK POSITION TO OPEN DOOR. WHEN INSIDE, I HAVE TO HOLD THE UNLOCK BUTTON DOWN WHILE OPENING THE DOOR. THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS, LOCK BY THEMSELVES. UPON UNLOCKING DOORS WITH KEYS, I'VE HAD TO KEEP KEYS IN THE UNLOCK POSITION TO OPEN DOOR. WHEN INSIDE, I HAVE TO HOLD THE UNLOCK BUTTON DOWN WHILE OPENING THE DOOR. THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY, PASSENGERS GET LOCK IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *ET

Aug 31, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY, PASSENGERS GET LOCK IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *ET

Aug 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

1. POWER LOCKS STUCK ON UNLOCK AND COULD NOT USED KEY OR MANUEL LOCK TO SECURE VEHICLE. 2) MANAPHOLED AND BOLT FAILED WAL DRIVEING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS A REACURRING PROBLEM WITH THE VILLIAGERS. THIS COULD CASE ENGINE TO FAIL

Aug 19, 1999 Structure

1. POWER LOCKS STUCK ON UNLOCK AND COULD NOT USED KEY OR MANUEL LOCK TO SECURE VEHICLE. 2) MANAPHOLED AND BOLT FAILED WAL DRIVEING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS A REACURRING PROBLEM WITH THE VILLIAGERS. THIS COULD CASE ENGINE TO FAIL

Aug 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

1. POWER LOCKS STUCK ON UNLOCK AND COULD NOT USED KEY OR MANUEL LOCK TO SECURE VEHICLE. 2) MANAPHOLED AND BOLT FAILED WAL DRIVEING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS A REACURRING PROBLEM WITH THE VILLIAGERS. THIS COULD CASE ENGINE TO FAIL

Aug 19, 1999 Structure

1. POWER LOCKS STUCK ON UNLOCK AND COULD NOT USED KEY OR MANUEL LOCK TO SECURE VEHICLE. 2) MANAPHOLED AND BOLT FAILED WAL DRIVEING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS A REACURRING PROBLEM WITH THE VILLIAGERS. THIS COULD CASE ENGINE TO FAIL

Aug 17, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Aug 17, 1999 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE & MECHANIC NOTICED EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. THIS WAS DUE TO WEAK MOTOR MOUNTS. MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED & KNEW ABOUT THE MOUNTS. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE & MECHANIC NOTICED EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. THIS WAS DUE TO WEAK MOTOR MOUNTS. MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED & KNEW ABOUT THE MOUNTS. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE & MECHANIC NOTICED EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. THIS WAS DUE TO WEAK MOTOR MOUNTS. MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED & KNEW ABOUT THE MOUNTS. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE & MECHANIC NOTICED EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. THIS WAS DUE TO WEAK MOTOR MOUNTS. MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED & KNEW ABOUT THE MOUNTS. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

READ MANIFOLD BOLT IS MISSING. COLE MUFFLER IN ALBANY INDICATES THAT THEY HAVE SEEN SEV ERAL MERCURY VILLAGERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM

Jul 23, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

READ MANIFOLD BOLT IS MISSING. COLE MUFFLER IN ALBANY INDICATES THAT THEY HAVE SEEN SEV ERAL MERCURY VILLAGERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM

Jul 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LATER ON THERE WAS A LOUD EXHAUST NOISE FOLLOWED BY EXHAUST FUMES LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN BY TECHNICIAN AT DEALERSHIP. BOLTS WERE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVI...

Jul 13, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LATER ON THERE WAS A LOUD EXHAUST NOISE FOLLOWED BY EXHAUST FUMES LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN BY TECHNICIAN AT DEALERSHIP. BOLTS WERE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVI...

Jun 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST LEAK DEVELOPED DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD(S). WAS TOLD BY MORE THAN ONE AUTO MECHANIC THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED ON A SIX YEAR OLD VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST LEAK DEVELOPED DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD(S). WAS TOLD BY MORE THAN ONE AUTO MECHANIC THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED ON A SIX YEAR OLD VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 96V253003 COVERED SAME ISSUE FOR 1994-1996 MANUFACTURED VEHICLES. IDENTIFIED VEHICLE CAME OFF THE LINE IN NOVEMBER 1993. FORD MOTOR CO. HAS DENIED MY REQUEST TO COVER REPAIR CHARGES OF $312.42. THE TAIL LAMP SOCKET ASSY (F6XY-13411-AB)WAS THE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PART UTILI...

Jun 24, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 96V253003 COVERED SAME ISSUE FOR 1994-1996 MANUFACTURED VEHICLES. IDENTIFIED VEHICLE CAME OFF THE LINE IN NOVEMBER 1993. FORD MOTOR CO. HAS DENIED MY REQUEST TO COVER REPAIR CHARGES OF $312.42. THE TAIL LAMP SOCKET ASSY (F6XY-13411-AB)WAS THE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PART UTILI...

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 15 MPH TRANSAXLE BLEW UP FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP, AND NO POSSIBLE CAUSE HAS BEEN FOUND. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 15 MPH TRANSAXLE BLEW UP FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP, AND NO POSSIBLE CAUSE HAS BEEN FOUND. *AK

Jun 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CRANKSHAFT BROKE IN HALF BEHIND THE FRONT PULLEY. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CRANKSHAFT BROKE IN HALF BEHIND THE FRONT PULLEY. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXSTIMATED REPAIR $4,000.00. NO SAFETY DEFEC TINDICATED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXSTIMATED REPAIR $4,000.00. NO SAFETY DEFEC TINDICATED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

May 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN STUD ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEADS TO EXHAUST LEAK AND INCREASE IN CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, DECREASE IN PERFORMANCE, AND POSSIBLE FURTHER DAMAGE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK

May 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

BROKEN STUD ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEADS TO EXHAUST LEAK AND INCREASE IN CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, DECREASE IN PERFORMANCE, AND POSSIBLE FURTHER DAMAGE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK

May 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MILEAGE I HAVE IS NOT SO GREAT THAT A MASTER CYLINDER SHOULD NEED REPLACMENT ON A 1993 VEHICLE. IT IS NOTEWORTHY THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON 1993 VILLAGERS, BUT NOT ON MY VIN ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, YET I HAVE A MASTER CYLINDER DEFECT. MAYBE MY VIN SHOULD BE IN THE RECALL. *AK

May 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MILEAGE I HAVE IS NOT SO GREAT THAT A MASTER CYLINDER SHOULD NEED REPLACMENT ON A 1993 VEHICLE. IT IS NOTEWORTHY THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON 1993 VILLAGERS, BUT NOT ON MY VIN ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, YET I HAVE A MASTER CYLINDER DEFECT. MAYBE MY VIN SHOULD BE IN THE RECALL. *AK

May 21, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGEDER; CAUSING SHATTERED GLASS TO BLOW OUT, AS WELL AS IN. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO CONTACT NHTSA. *AK

May 21, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGEDER; CAUSING SHATTERED GLASS TO BLOW OUT, AS WELL AS IN. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER TO CONTACT NHTSA. *AK

Apr 13, 1999 Fuel System, Other

RAW GAS ODOR THROUGH WHOLE VAN. *MJS

Apr 13, 1999 Fuel System, Other

RAW GAS ODOR THROUGH WHOLE VAN. *MJS

Apr 9, 1999 Power Train

ODOMETER FAILED WHILE ON HIGHWAY. SPEEDOMETER CONTINUES TO WORK CORRECTLY.

Apr 9, 1999 Power Train

ODOMETER FAILED WHILE ON HIGHWAY. SPEEDOMETER CONTINUES TO WORK CORRECTLY.

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MECHANIC STATES 4 MANIFOLD STUDS ARE SHEARED OFF CAUSING EXHAUST TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATES HAVE SEEN MANY VILLAGERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. DEALER CALLED COULD ONLY REPAIR AT MY COST NO RECALL AT THIS TIME

Mar 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MECHANIC STATES 4 MANIFOLD STUDS ARE SHEARED OFF CAUSING EXHAUST TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATES HAVE SEEN MANY VILLAGERS WITH THIS PROBLEM. DEALER CALLED COULD ONLY REPAIR AT MY COST NO RECALL AT THIS TIME

Feb 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCURY SERVICE CLAIMS THAT THE REPLACED BROKEN BOLTS NEEDED TO SECURE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE BLOCK ARE NOT PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND ARE NOT COVERED BY THE NEWLY EXTENDED 7/70 WARRANTY FOR EXHAUST MANIFOLD DEFECTS. I FEEL THAT FORD IS TRYING TO CIRCUMVENT THE NHTSA, AND AVOID ITS ...

Feb 21, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCURY SERVICE CLAIMS THAT THE REPLACED BROKEN BOLTS NEEDED TO SECURE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE BLOCK ARE NOT PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND ARE NOT COVERED BY THE NEWLY EXTENDED 7/70 WARRANTY FOR EXHAUST MANIFOLD DEFECTS. I FEEL THAT FORD IS TRYING TO CIRCUMVENT THE NHTSA, AND AVOID ITS ...

Feb 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG RAW GAS ODOR AND SULPHUR ODOR ENTERS VEHICLE CABIN THROUGH VENTS WHEN CAR IS AT A STOP LIGHT. ODOR IS SO STRONG THAT YOU MUST OPEN THE WINDOWS TO AVOID PASSING OUT. FORD CONFIRMS THE PROBLEM, BUT SAYS THERE IS NO REPAIR PROCEDURE. *AK

Feb 20, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG RAW GAS ODOR AND SULPHUR ODOR ENTERS VEHICLE CABIN THROUGH VENTS WHEN CAR IS AT A STOP LIGHT. ODOR IS SO STRONG THAT YOU MUST OPEN THE WINDOWS TO AVOID PASSING OUT. FORD CONFIRMS THE PROBLEM, BUT SAYS THERE IS NO REPAIR PROCEDURE. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AS VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 10 MPH, APPROACHED RED LIGHT AT INTERSECTION. DRIVER COULD FEEL PRESSURE IN BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN DESPITE FULL FORCE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BY THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE ENTERED THE ENTERED THE INTERSECTION, AND WAS S...

Feb 18, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AS VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 10 MPH, APPROACHED RED LIGHT AT INTERSECTION. DRIVER COULD FEEL PRESSURE IN BRAKE PEDAL, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN DESPITE FULL FORCE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BY THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE ENTERED THE ENTERED THE INTERSECTION, AND WAS S...

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES WHEN IT SUDDENLY JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE, CAUSING THE RUNAWAY VEHICLE TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES WHEN IT SUDDENLY JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE, CAUSING THE RUNAWAY VEHICLE TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CORROSION WITHIN THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET DUE TO POOR SEAL IN REFLECTOR HOUSING CAUSED BRAKE LIGHT TO FAIL.

Feb 8, 1999 Exterior Lighting

CORROSION WITHIN THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET DUE TO POOR SEAL IN REFLECTOR HOUSING CAUSED BRAKE LIGHT TO FAIL.

Feb 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Equipment

A/C/HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Equipment

ANTENNA FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Equipment

A/C/HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 5, 1999 Equipment

ANTENNA FAILED.

Jan 25, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW GLASS BROKE WITHOUT ANY PROVOCATION ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Jan 25, 1999 Visibility

WINDOW GLASS BROKE WITHOUT ANY PROVOCATION ON TWO OCCASIONS.

Jan 18, 1999 Visibility

WHILE SHOVELLING SNOW, THE CAR WAS WARMING UP WITH THE DEFROSTER AND HEATER ON. AFTER 15MIN. THE POP-UP WINDOW ON THE REAR DOOR BLEW OUT. NO ONE WAS IN OR NEAR THE CAR. I FEEL THERE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AS THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO ANY CAR. MANUFAC

Jan 18, 1999 Visibility

WHILE SHOVELLING SNOW, THE CAR WAS WARMING UP WITH THE DEFROSTER AND HEATER ON. AFTER 15MIN. THE POP-UP WINDOW ON THE REAR DOOR BLEW OUT. NO ONE WAS IN OR NEAR THE CAR. I FEEL THERE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AS THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO ANY CAR. MANUFAC

Dec 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING GAS, GAS WOULD START TO LEAK JUST BEFORE THE PUMP AUTOMATIC SHUTS OFF. IF STOP FILLING ABOUT 1 GALLON SHORT OF FULL, NO LEAK OCCURS. HOWEVER, IF PARK CAR AT AN INCLINE, GAS WOULD LEAK INDICATING THAT FUEL FILLER HOSE HAS CRACK AT TOP. THIS IS SIMILAR TO AN EARLIER RECALL FOR VEHICLES...

Dec 29, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING GAS, GAS WOULD START TO LEAK JUST BEFORE THE PUMP AUTOMATIC SHUTS OFF. IF STOP FILLING ABOUT 1 GALLON SHORT OF FULL, NO LEAK OCCURS. HOWEVER, IF PARK CAR AT AN INCLINE, GAS WOULD LEAK INDICATING THAT FUEL FILLER HOSE HAS CRACK AT TOP. THIS IS SIMILAR TO AN EARLIER RECALL FOR VEHICLES...

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE MANIFOLD BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUMES COMING INTO THE VEHICLE AND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT, CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD EXCEEDED WARRANTY MILEAGE. *TT

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE MANIFOLD BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUMES COMING INTO THE VEHICLE AND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT, CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD EXCEEDED WARRANTY MILEAGE. *TT

Dec 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS STARTED LEAKING. LAST WEEK, I WAS NOTIFIED BY MAIL THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO 7 YEARS OR 70,000 MILES AND IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR THE CAR DUE TO HAVING 71,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DEALER ADMITS...

Dec 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS STARTED LEAKING. LAST WEEK, I WAS NOTIFIED BY MAIL THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO 7 YEARS OR 70,000 MILES AND IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR THE CAR DUE TO HAVING 71,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DEALER ADMITS...

Dec 15, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS(LEFT SIDE)BROKE FIRST. WE WERE REQUIRED TO FIX FOR $170. NEXT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRAICKED AND IT WAS REPLACED. FINALLY THE RIGHT SIDE MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE IN LATE 1998 AND WE HAD TO REPLACE THOSE FOR AROUND $200. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN YOUR DATABASE ALREADY...

Dec 15, 1998 Unknown Or Other

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS(LEFT SIDE)BROKE FIRST. WE WERE REQUIRED TO FIX FOR $170. NEXT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRAICKED AND IT WAS REPLACED. FINALLY THE RIGHT SIDE MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE IN LATE 1998 AND WE HAD TO REPLACE THOSE FOR AROUND $200. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN YOUR DATABASE ALREADY...

Dec 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL OF BRAKE LIGHT SOCKETS DENIED DUE TO VIN.

Dec 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RECALL OF BRAKE LIGHT SOCKETS DENIED DUE TO VIN.

Nov 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

IE98098 EXHAUST LEAKAGE; TWO OF THE SIX BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAVE POPPED OFF. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Seat Belts

SEATBELT, SHOULDER, REFUSES TO RETURN TO UPPER POSITION. CANNOT USE IN THIS FASHION. IS THERE A SAFETY BULLETIN/SAFETY RECALL ON THIS PART? PASSENGER SIDE STILL FUNCTIONAL.

Nov 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

IE98098 EXHAUST LEAKAGE; TWO OF THE SIX BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAVE POPPED OFF. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER WILL NOT CORRECT FREE OF CHARGE. *AK

Nov 18, 1998 Seat Belts

SEATBELT, SHOULDER, REFUSES TO RETURN TO UPPER POSITION. CANNOT USE IN THIS FASHION. IS THERE A SAFETY BULLETIN/SAFETY RECALL ON THIS PART? PASSENGER SIDE STILL FUNCTIONAL.

Nov 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS ARE STICKING IN THE CLOSED POSITION, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS ARE STICKING IN THE CLOSED POSITION, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE STUDS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE HAVE COME OUT. REPAIRS DONE AT DEALER AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTERWARD. OWNER MUST PAY FULL PRICE FOR ANOTHER REPAIR TO BE DONE BY DEALER, THEY ARE NOT BACKING UP THE PRODUCT OR THE PREVIOUS WORK DONE. *AK *ML

Nov 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE STUDS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE HAVE COME OUT. REPAIRS DONE AT DEALER AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTERWARD. OWNER MUST PAY FULL PRICE FOR ANOTHER REPAIR TO BE DONE BY DEALER, THEY ARE NOT BACKING UP THE PRODUCT OR THE PREVIOUS WORK DONE. *AK *ML

Nov 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS OR STUDS WERE COMPLETELY BROKEN AND THE ENGINE MAKES A HISSING AND FLUTTERING NOISE. ALSO EMITS UNSAFE EXHAUST FUMES WHICH ENTER INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN.

Nov 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS OR STUDS WERE COMPLETELY BROKEN AND THE ENGINE MAKES A HISSING AND FLUTTERING NOISE. ALSO EMITS UNSAFE EXHAUST FUMES WHICH ENTER INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN.

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 29, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE.

Oct 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE.

Oct 9, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Electrical System Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS SPILLED/LEAKED ONTO GROUND WHEN TANK WAS FILLED. DEALER STATES THAT SEAM OF FUEL TANK WAS SPLITTING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 28, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS SPILLED/LEAKED ONTO GROUND WHEN TANK WAS FILLED. DEALER STATES THAT SEAM OF FUEL TANK WAS SPLITTING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF. UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND POORLY DESIGNED PART BY FORD. BELIEVE THIS PART WARRANTS A RECALL.

Sep 21, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF. UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND POORLY DESIGNED PART BY FORD. BELIEVE THIS PART WARRANTS A RECALL.

Sep 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS MALFUNCTIONED.

Sep 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS MALFUNCTIONED.

Sep 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE COULD SMELL STRONG EXHAUST FUMES BECAUSE THE BOLTS HAD SHEARED NEAR THE ENGINE OUT OF PLACE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS USED TO SECURE FRONT AND REAR MANIFOLDS FAILED.

Sep 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE COULD SMELL STRONG EXHAUST FUMES BECAUSE THE BOLTS HAD SHEARED NEAR THE ENGINE OUT OF PLACE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS USED TO SECURE FRONT AND REAR MANIFOLDS FAILED.

Sep 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS SHEAR OFF WHERE THE MANIFOLD ATTACHES TO THE HEAD RELEASING EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT.

Sep 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS SHEAR OFF WHERE THE MANIFOLD ATTACHES TO THE HEAD RELEASING EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT.

Sep 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

STUD ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES INTO VEHICLE.

Sep 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

STUD ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES INTO VEHICLE.

Aug 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BY 30 MPH WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. BEEN AT DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BY 30 MPH WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. BEEN AT DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVDE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DROP PAN BOLT FELL AND WOULD NOT RESECURE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO THE CONSUMER. *AK *SLC

Aug 21, 1998 Structure

THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR ARE BROKEN ALL AROUND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING DOOR NOT TO BE SECURED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND RFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 21, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION DROP PAN BOLT FELL AND WOULD NOT RESECURE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO THE CONSUMER. *AK *SLC

Aug 21, 1998 Structure

THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR ARE BROKEN ALL AROUND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING DOOR NOT TO BE SECURED PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND RFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Seat Belts

RT FRONT LAP BELT WILL NOT RETRACT FAR ENOUGH.

Aug 20, 1998 Seat Belts

RT FRONT LAP BELT WILL NOT RETRACT FAR ENOUGH.

Aug 13, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILURE.

Aug 13, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILURE.

Aug 12, 1998 Seat Belts

ELECTRONIC SHOULDER BELT CONNECTION TO DOOR DOES NOT WORK. THE RELAY SWITCH WOULD BE MAKING CLICKING SOUND. WAS REMOVED BY OWNER. PUT OLD RELAY SWITCH ON & BELTS WORKING AND SMOKE CAME UNDER SEAT. HAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK

Aug 12, 1998 Seat Belts

ELECTRONIC SHOULDER BELT CONNECTION TO DOOR DOES NOT WORK. THE RELAY SWITCH WOULD BE MAKING CLICKING SOUND. WAS REMOVED BY OWNER. PUT OLD RELAY SWITCH ON & BELTS WORKING AND SMOKE CAME UNDER SEAT. HAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTION AT DIFFERENT TIMES BY EITHER LOCKING CONSUMER IN THE VEHICLE OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE.

Jul 16, 1998 Structure

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTION AT DIFFERENT TIMES BY EITHER LOCKING CONSUMER IN THE VEHICLE OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE.

Jul 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

STUD WHICH HOLDS THE EXHAUST ASSEMBLY TO THE MANIFOLD HAS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 9, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

STUD WHICH HOLDS THE EXHAUST ASSEMBLY TO THE MANIFOLD HAS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR SHOULDER BELT BOLTS WHICH SUPPORT THE SEAT SHOULDER BELT HAVE SEPARATED WHERE THE SEAT BELT IS SECURED, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 8, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR SHOULDER BELT BOLTS WHICH SUPPORT THE SEAT SHOULDER BELT HAVE SEPARATED WHERE THE SEAT BELT IS SECURED, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Jul 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE OFF CAUSING EXAUST FUMES TO LEAK INTO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.

Jun 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE OFF CAUSING EXAUST FUMES TO LEAK INTO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.

Jun 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND BOLTS FAILURE. EXHAUST FUMES ALSO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Jun 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND BOLTS FAILURE. EXHAUST FUMES ALSO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Jun 2, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, HITTING A LIGHT POLE TRAVELING ABOUT 30-35, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK

Jun 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS HAVE BROKEN OFF IN THE FRONT AND REAR AT THE SAME RATE AND TIME.

Jun 2, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, HITTING A LIGHT POLE TRAVELING ABOUT 30-35, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK

Jun 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS HAVE BROKEN OFF IN THE FRONT AND REAR AT THE SAME RATE AND TIME.

May 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Visibility

FRONT PASSENGER LAP BELT FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT PASSENGER LAP BELT FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Visibility

WATER PUMP FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE.

May 27, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Visibility

BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Visibility

FRONT PASSENGER LAP BELT FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT PASSENGER LAP BELT FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Visibility

WATER PUMP FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

May 27, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT FAILURE.

May 27, 1998 Seat Belts

PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED.

May 19, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL.

May 19, 1998 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL.

May 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS CONNECTING EXHAUST TO MANIFOLDS WERE SEVERED.

May 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLTS CONNECTING EXHAUST TO MANIFOLDS WERE SEVERED.

Apr 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUSTSYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING SULFURIC ACID SMELL TO ENTER INTO VEHICLE.

Apr 18, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUSTSYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING SULFURIC ACID SMELL TO ENTER INTO VEHICLE.

Apr 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CAUSING FUMES TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS DIZZY, NAUSEOUS & SLEEPY. TOOK TO MECHANIC & WAS TOLD A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE MANIFOLD & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CAUSING FUMES TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE. DRIVER WAS DIZZY, NAUSEOUS & SLEEPY. TOOK TO MECHANIC & WAS TOLD A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE MANIFOLD & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Apr 6, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE AT ACCELERATION. *AK

Apr 6, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE AT ACCELERATION. *AK

Apr 2, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS GO ON AND OFF ON THERE OWN, SOMETIMES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ENTER OR EXIT.

Apr 2, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCKS GO ON AND OFF ON THERE OWN, SOMETIMES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ENTER OR EXIT.

Feb 26, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 26, 1998 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Feb 10, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Feb 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER COMPLAINED TO DEALER ABOUT CHITTERING AND CLICKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON ACCELERATION. FIVE MANIFOLD BOLTS CRACKED CAUSING GASKETS TO LOOSEN AND THUS CAUSE EMISSION PROBLEMS.

Feb 8, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNER COMPLAINED TO DEALER ABOUT CHITTERING AND CLICKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON ACCELERATION. FIVE MANIFOLD BOLTS CRACKED CAUSING GASKETS TO LOOSEN AND THUS CAUSE EMISSION PROBLEMS.

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXJAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTING STUDS APPEAR TO BE SHEARING OFF, COULD CAUSE EXHAUST GAS TO LEAK INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK

Feb 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXJAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTING STUDS APPEAR TO BE SHEARING OFF, COULD CAUSE EXHAUST GAS TO LEAK INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK

Jan 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MEANT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AT THAT TIME THAT THE BRAKES WAS APPLIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSORS ON THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING. THE VAN STILL HAS EXTE...

Jan 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MEANT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AT THAT TIME THAT THE BRAKES WAS APPLIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSORS ON THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING. THE VAN STILL HAS EXTE...

Jan 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANATERY GEAR BEARINGS FAILED.

Jan 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANATERY GEAR BEARINGS FAILED.

Jan 14, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.

Jan 14, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.

Jan 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST STUDS BROKE, CAUSING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CRACK. THE DEALER HAS INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THERE IS A TSB ON THESE VEHICLES. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST STUDS BROKE, CAUSING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CRACK. THE DEALER HAS INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THERE IS A TSB ON THESE VEHICLES. *AK

Dec 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD BROKE, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK.

Dec 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD BROKE, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK.

Dec 5, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DESIGN PROBLEM IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSES WEIGHT AND STRESS ON BOLTS BOTH SIDES OF ENGINE . HAD IT REPLACED 1 TIME AT 47,722 MILES; 2ND TIME 67,000, AGAIN AT 103.000 MILES. DEALER SAID TO EXPECT TO BRING IT BACK AGAIN AT ABOUT 28,000 MILES OR SOONER. *AK

Dec 5, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DESIGN PROBLEM IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSES WEIGHT AND STRESS ON BOLTS BOTH SIDES OF ENGINE . HAD IT REPLACED 1 TIME AT 47,722 MILES; 2ND TIME 67,000, AGAIN AT 103.000 MILES. DEALER SAID TO EXPECT TO BRING IT BACK AGAIN AT ABOUT 28,000 MILES OR SOONER. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Power Train

THE METAL SHIFT LEVER COLLAR SHEARED IN HALF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO GEAR FROM PARK. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF THE HEAD LAMPS ARE PLASTIC WHICH TURN CLOUDY WITH HEAT, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Nov 25, 1997 Power Train

THE METAL SHIFT LEVER COLLAR SHEARED IN HALF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO GEAR FROM PARK. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Exterior Lighting

DESIGN OF THE HEAD LAMPS ARE PLASTIC WHICH TURN CLOUDY WITH HEAT, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

Nov 10, 1997 Visibility

THE REAR WINDOW HAD A "POP NOISE" AND SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHICH ALMOST CAUSED INJURIES. *AK *SLC

Nov 10, 1997 Visibility

THE REAR WINDOW HAD A "POP NOISE" AND SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHICH ALMOST CAUSED INJURIES. *AK *SLC

Oct 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED 4 TIMES AFTER RECALL. CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL (92V-132.002). *AK

Oct 25, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED 4 TIMES AFTER RECALL. CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL (92V-132.002). *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD NOT PULL OUT PROPERLY.

Oct 16, 1997 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS FAILED TO RETRACT.

Oct 16, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD NOT PULL OUT PROPERLY.

Oct 16, 1997 Seat Belts

SEATBELTS FAILED TO RETRACT.

Sep 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. COULD RESULT IN A CRASH . CONSEQUENCE : CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS ARE BREAKING DUE TO DESIGN OF MANIFOLD, CAUSING EXHAUST TO LEAK, ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WITH DEALER. REMOVED BROKEN STUDS, REPLACED ALL STUDS. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. COULD RESULT IN A CRASH . CONSEQUENCE : CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS ARE BREAKING DUE TO DESIGN OF MANIFOLD, CAUSING EXHAUST TO LEAK, ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WITH DEALER. REMOVED BROKEN STUDS, REPLACED ALL STUDS. *AK

Sep 22, 1997 Exterior Lighting

COMBINATION SWITCH (FRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER), WORKS ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS.

Sep 22, 1997 Exterior Lighting

COMBINATION SWITCH (FRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER), WORKS ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS.

Sep 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD BROKE OFF IN CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO DESIGN, CAUSING IN EXHAUST FUMES IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.

Sep 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD BROKE OFF IN CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO DESIGN, CAUSING IN EXHAUST FUMES IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.

Sep 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK, CREATING A LEAK THROUGH MANIFOLD GASKET. *AK

Sep 9, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK, CREATING A LEAK THROUGH MANIFOLD GASKET. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CONTINUE TO FAIL CAUSING LEAKAGE.

Sep 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CONTINUE TO FAIL CAUSING LEAKAGE.

Aug 14, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED. CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 14, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED. CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BEARING LEAKS SEVERELY.

Jul 28, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BEARING LEAKS SEVERELY.

Jul 20, 1997 Power Train

ODOMETER INOPERATIVE.

Jul 20, 1997 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR RATTLES WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 20, 1997 Power Train

ODOMETER INOPERATIVE.

Jul 20, 1997 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR RATTLES WHILE DRIVING.

Jun 26, 1997 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE'S REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS ARE OVERHEATING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SOCKET UNIT. THIS CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK THE FIRST FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER IN WARRANTY. *YH

Jun 26, 1997 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE'S REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS ARE OVERHEATING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SOCKET UNIT. THIS CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK THE FIRST FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER IN WARRANTY. *YH

Jun 26, 1997 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE'S REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS ARE OVERHEATING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SOCKET UNIT. THIS CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK THE FIRST FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER IN WARRANTY. *YH

Jun 26, 1997 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE'S REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS ARE OVERHEATING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SOCKET UNIT. THIS CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK THE FIRST FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER IN WARRANTY. *YH

Jun 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD BOLTS CRACKED.

Jun 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

MANIFOLD BOLTS CRACKED.

Jun 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TAKING VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR WORK, MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE MANIFOLD TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WERE OFF AND CAUSED A EXHAUST LEAK. THE PROBLEM IS BEING CORRECTED. *AK

Jun 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TAKING VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR WORK, MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE MANIFOLD TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WERE OFF AND CAUSED A EXHAUST LEAK. THE PROBLEM IS BEING CORRECTED. *AK

May 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE SPINDLES IN THE BRAKES WERE GOUGED SO THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT SLIDE ALONG THEM.

May 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE SPINDLES IN THE BRAKES WERE GOUGED SO THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT SLIDE ALONG THEM.

May 8, 1997 Structure

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STRUCTURAL BEAM HAS BROKEN AT THE WELD POINT. THE DOOR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM. *AK

May 8, 1997 Structure

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STRUCTURAL BEAM HAS BROKEN AT THE WELD POINT. THE DOOR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL CONTINUE TO MANEUVER, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKES FADING AWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED PRIOR TO THE RECALL.

Apr 1, 1997 Visibility

THE HEATING UNIT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL CONTINUE TO MANEUVER, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKES FADING AWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED PRIOR TO THE RECALL.

Apr 1, 1997 Visibility

THE HEATING UNIT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

Mar 26, 1997 Structure

UPON OPENING REAR TAILGATE DOOR, PLASTIC TAILGATE HANDLE CRACKED, THEN BROKE OFF, DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. *AK

Mar 26, 1997 Structure

UPON OPENING REAR TAILGATE DOOR, PLASTIC TAILGATE HANDLE CRACKED, THEN BROKE OFF, DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT FAILURE. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Power Train

DRIVESHAFT FAILURE. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD FAILED TWICE.

Mar 18, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD FAILED TWICE.

Mar 12, 1997 Structure

BOTH IMPACT BEANS IN FRONT ELECTRIC DOORS ARE BROKEN; ALSO, DOOR LOCK ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Visibility

VEHICLE PARKED; OWNER HEARD A POP; WENT TO LOOK AND FOUND REAR WINDOW SHATTERED IN A MILLION PIECES; INSURANCE CO. REPAIRED WINDOW. POLICE WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Structure

BOTH IMPACT BEANS IN FRONT ELECTRIC DOORS ARE BROKEN; ALSO, DOOR LOCK ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK. *AK

Mar 12, 1997 Visibility

VEHICLE PARKED; OWNER HEARD A POP; WENT TO LOOK AND FOUND REAR WINDOW SHATTERED IN A MILLION PIECES; INSURANCE CO. REPAIRED WINDOW. POLICE WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED.

Feb 26, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP SITUATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR.*AK

Feb 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WER CONTACTED EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE REGARDING TRANSMISSION NOISE. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED TO BE AWARE OF THE NOISE ("THE VILLGER CLUNK"), BUT UNAWARE OF ITS ORIGIN.

Feb 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP SITUATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR.*AK

Feb 12, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WER CONTACTED EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE REGARDING TRANSMISSION NOISE. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED TO BE AWARE OF THE NOISE ("THE VILLGER CLUNK"), BUT UNAWARE OF ITS ORIGIN.

Jan 24, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 65MPH, THE HOOD CAME OPEN, DESTROYING THE HOOD AND BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jan 24, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 65MPH, THE HOOD CAME OPEN, DESTROYING THE HOOD AND BREAKING THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED TWICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, SHE STATES THAT HER VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP IN WET SNOWY WEATHER, DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Visibility

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED TWICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK

Jan 8, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, SHE STATES THAT HER VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP IN WET SNOWY WEATHER, DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Structure

THE FRONT DOORS OF THE VAN HAVE SIDE INTRUSION BEAMS THAT ARE NO LONGER CONNECTED AND ARE RATTLING AROUND IN THE DOOR. THEY JUST BROKE AWAY FORM THE SPOT WELD. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Structure

THE FRONT DOORS OF THE VAN HAVE SIDE INTRUSION BEAMS THAT ARE NO LONGER CONNECTED AND ARE RATTLING AROUND IN THE DOOR. THEY JUST BROKE AWAY FORM THE SPOT WELD. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Electrical System

BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED DUE TO A CHAFED WIRING HARNESS IN THE TAILGATE, CAUSING A SHORT.

Dec 30, 1996 Electrical System

BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED DUE TO A CHAFED WIRING HARNESS IN THE TAILGATE, CAUSING A SHORT.

Dec 27, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

OWNER HAS PROBLEMS WITH GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, HE STATES THAT ALL DOORS REMAIN LOCKED WHEN TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, HE NOTES THAT WHEN USING THE MANUAL LOCK RELEASE BUTTON THERE IS A RESISTANCE OF ELECTRICAL FORCE KEEPING DOORS LOCKED. *AK

Dec 27, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

OWNER HAS PROBLEMS WITH GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, HE STATES THAT ALL DOORS REMAIN LOCKED WHEN TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, HE NOTES THAT WHEN USING THE MANUAL LOCK RELEASE BUTTON THERE IS A RESISTANCE OF ELECTRICAL FORCE KEEPING DOORS LOCKED. *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVER WAS SMELLING GAS, TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER INDICATED IT WAS THE SEAM OF THE FUEL TANK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . *AK

Dec 16, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVER WAS SMELLING GAS, TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER INDICATED IT WAS THE SEAM OF THE FUEL TANK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Dec 11, 1996 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES HIS BATTERY BLEW UP AFTER HE HAD DEALER FIX IT AFTER GETTING A RECALL NOTICE, ALSO THE SEAT BELTS GETTING TOO TIGHT AFTER THEY ARE PUT ON. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER STATES HIS BATTERY BLEW UP AFTER HE HAD DEALER FIX IT AFTER GETTING A RECALL NOTICE, ALSO THE SEAT BELTS GETTING TOO TIGHT AFTER THEY ARE PUT ON. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Seat Belts

OWNER STATES HIS BATTERY BLEW UP AFTER HE HAD DEALER FIX IT AFTER GETTING A RECALL NOTICE, ALSO THE SEAT BELTS GETTING TOO TIGHT AFTER THEY ARE PUT ON. *AK

Nov 26, 1996 Electrical System

OWNER STATES HIS BATTERY BLEW UP AFTER HE HAD DEALER FIX IT AFTER GETTING A RECALL NOTICE, ALSO THE SEAT BELTS GETTING TOO TIGHT AFTER THEY ARE PUT ON. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Structure

ELECTRONIC CONSOLE HAS POOR ILLUMINATION ON BRIGHT DAYS WHICH IS COMMON IN HIS LOCATION. CONSOLE WILL ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY ONLY IF HEADLIGHTS ARE USED CONSTANTLY/UNABLE TO READ SPEEDOMETER ON BRIGHT SUNNY DAYS, TO STAY WITHIN SPEED LIMIT MUST TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD. *AK

Nov 19, 1996 Structure

ELECTRONIC CONSOLE HAS POOR ILLUMINATION ON BRIGHT DAYS WHICH IS COMMON IN HIS LOCATION. CONSOLE WILL ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY ONLY IF HEADLIGHTS ARE USED CONSTANTLY/UNABLE TO READ SPEEDOMETER ON BRIGHT SUNNY DAYS, TO STAY WITHIN SPEED LIMIT MUST TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD. *AK

Nov 15, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE, THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS ARE LOCKED IN THE RETRACTING POSITION PART #F3XY-14A679-A. *AK *SLC

Nov 15, 1996 Seat Belts

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE, THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS ARE LOCKED IN THE RETRACTING POSITION PART #F3XY-14A679-A. *AK *SLC

Oct 23, 1996 Power Train

AT 41,000 MILES THE 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION WENT OUT . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 23, 1996 Power Train

AT 41,000 MILES THE 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION WENT OUT . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Oct 21, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORBELT INOPERATIVE.

Oct 21, 1996 Seat Belts

MOTORBELT INOPERATIVE.

Oct 7, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR/REAR HATCH DOOR WHEN CLOSED SHAKE A SIF LATCH ASSEMBLY IS NOT CLOSING FULLY. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR/REAR HATCH DOOR WHEN CLOSED SHAKE A SIF LATCH ASSEMBLY IS NOT CLOSING FULLY. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR/REAR HATCH DOOR WHEN CLOSED SHAKE A SIF LATCH ASSEMBLY IS NOT CLOSING FULLY. *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR/REAR HATCH DOOR WHEN CLOSED SHAKE A SIF LATCH ASSEMBLY IS NOT CLOSING FULLY. *AK

Aug 20, 1996 Electrical System

DRIVER COULD NOT TURN OFF IGNITION WITH KEY/HAD TO PULL THE COIL WIRE. *AK

Aug 20, 1996 Electrical System

DRIVER COULD NOT TURN OFF IGNITION WITH KEY/HAD TO PULL THE COIL WIRE. *AK

Aug 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD SMELLED SMOKE, PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE MUFFLER WAS CORRODED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD SMELLED SMOKE, PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE MUFFLER WAS CORRODED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD SMELLED SMOKE, PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE MUFFLER WAS CORRODED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 9, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD SMELLED SMOKE, PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE MUFFLER WAS CORRODED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 8, 1996 Tires

ON TWO OCASSIONS THERE WERE TWO TIRE THAT BLOW OUTS, THERE IS THIRD ONE THA TIS ABOUT TO DO SO. *AK GENERAL TIRES EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATIONS ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, TWO OF THEM HAVE CAUSED BLOWOUTS CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, TIRE SIZE P205/75R15, DOT NUMBER A3UL43B243. *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Tires

ON TWO OCASSIONS THERE WERE TWO TIRE THAT BLOW OUTS, THERE IS THIRD ONE THA TIS ABOUT TO DO SO. *AK GENERAL TIRES EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATIONS ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, TWO OF THEM HAVE CAUSED BLOWOUTS CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, TIRE SIZE P205/75R15, DOT NUMBER A3UL43B243. *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Tires

ON TWO OCASSIONS THERE WERE TWO TIRE THAT BLOW OUTS, THERE IS THIRD ONE THA TIS ABOUT TO DO SO. *AK GENERAL TIRES EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATIONS ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, TWO OF THEM HAVE CAUSED BLOWOUTS CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, TIRE SIZE P205/75R15, DOT NUMBER A3UL43B243. *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Tires

ON TWO OCASSIONS THERE WERE TWO TIRE THAT BLOW OUTS, THERE IS THIRD ONE THA TIS ABOUT TO DO SO. *AK GENERAL TIRES EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATIONS ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, TWO OF THEM HAVE CAUSED BLOWOUTS CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, TIRE SIZE P205/75R15, DOT NUMBER A3UL43B243. *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSES VEHICLE TO PULL.

Aug 7, 1996 Tires

TIRE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSES VEHICLE TO PULL.

Jul 30, 1996 Electrical System

YOU CAN START THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME WITH THE KEY BUT YOU CAN NOT TURN OFF WITH THE KEY BECAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH ACTUATOR IS BROKEN.*AK

Jul 30, 1996 Electrical System

YOU CAN START THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME WITH THE KEY BUT YOU CAN NOT TURN OFF WITH THE KEY BECAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH ACTUATOR IS BROKEN.*AK

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, LEAKING ACID ONTO ENGINE. *AW

Jul 24, 1996 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED ON, LEAKING ACID ONTO ENGINE. *AW

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

BATTERY EXPLOSIONS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, THE BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS STARTING THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. EA99-005. *AK

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System Fire

BATTERY EXPLOSIONS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, THE BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS STARTING THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. EA99-005. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Structure

VEHICLE SIDE DOOR MAKES LOUD NOISE. *AK

Jun 17, 1996 Structure

VEHICLE SIDE DOOR MAKES LOUD NOISE. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, PEDAL GOES THE FLOOR AND MAKES A NOISE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES.

Jun 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS, BRAKE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, PEDAL GOES THE FLOOR AND MAKES A NOISE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES.

Jun 3, 1996 Electrical System

UPON STARTING, BATTERY EXPLODED, DISFIGURING HOOD, SPRAYING ACID OVER ENTIRE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 3, 1996 Electrical System

UPON STARTING, BATTERY EXPLODED, DISFIGURING HOOD, SPRAYING ACID OVER ENTIRE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

May 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *SD

May 30, 1996 Power Train

DIFFIUCULTY SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *SD

May 30, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *SD

May 30, 1996 Power Train

DIFFIUCULTY SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *SD

May 20, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. *AK

May 20, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER. *AK

May 14, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN FRONT-END ACCIDENT AT 50MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 14, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN FRONT-END ACCIDENT AT 50MPH, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 9, 1996 Tires

SPARE TIRE DROPPED FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENT WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING, THEN FELL OFF CABLE HOLDING IT IN PLACE.

May 9, 1996 Tires

SPARE TIRE DROPPED FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENT WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING, THEN FELL OFF CABLE HOLDING IT IN PLACE.

May 6, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

May 6, 1996 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Apr 3, 1996 Visibility Fire

#95V222001, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRED RECEIVED RECALL LETTER REGARDING DEFOGGER-DEFROSTER FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 3, 1996 Visibility Fire

#95V222001, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRED RECEIVED RECALL LETTER REGARDING DEFOGGER-DEFROSTER FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTINUED TO PULSATE AFTER FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM BRAKE PEDAL. *DSH

Mar 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS CONTINUED TO PULSATE AFTER FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM BRAKE PEDAL. *DSH

Mar 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE CONNECTOR CRACKED, CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *SD

Mar 22, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SD

Mar 22, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE CONNECTOR CRACKED, CAUSING FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *SD

Mar 22, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SD

Mar 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HARMONIC BALANCER FELL OFF TRUCK WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. ONCE OCCURRIG LOST ALL POWER/ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

HARMONIC BALANCER FELL OFF TRUCK WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. ONCE OCCURRIG LOST ALL POWER/ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Electrical System

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW, THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SOMETIMES CD IS PLAYING IN GO OFF MODE, HEAT SWITCH IS OFF WHEN DRIVING SOMTIMES COMES ON. *AK

Mar 18, 1996 Electrical System

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW, THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SOMETIMES CD IS PLAYING IN GO OFF MODE, HEAT SWITCH IS OFF WHEN DRIVING SOMTIMES COMES ON. *AK

Mar 11, 1996 Structure

LEAVES IN COWELL CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POOR LEAF GUARD RECALL REPAIRS.

Mar 11, 1996 Visibility

LEAF GAUARD NEED INSTALLING (RECALL), FEW DAYS AFTER RECALL WORK DONE (IMPROPERLY), FEB. 14, 1996, NOTICE SMOKE IN CAR COMPARTMENT, DUE TO LEAF IN THE COWELL.

Mar 11, 1996 Structure

LEAVES IN COWELL CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO POOR LEAF GUARD RECALL REPAIRS.

Mar 11, 1996 Visibility

LEAF GAUARD NEED INSTALLING (RECALL), FEW DAYS AFTER RECALL WORK DONE (IMPROPERLY), FEB. 14, 1996, NOTICE SMOKE IN CAR COMPARTMENT, DUE TO LEAF IN THE COWELL.

Mar 8, 1996 Power Train

ON THREE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION BROKE IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Power Train

ON THREE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION BROKE IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Power Train

ON THREE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION BROKE IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 8, 1996 Power Train

ON THREE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION BROKE IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Visibility Fire

NO AIR INTAKE VENT SCREEN, RESULTING IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL.

Mar 5, 1996 Visibility Fire

NO AIR INTAKE VENT SCREEN, RESULTING IN FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, OWNER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL.

Feb 26, 1996 Visibility

TEMPERATURE 50 DEGREES WHEN REAR BACK DOOR WINDOW EMPLODED RESULTING IN GLASS FLYING OUTWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Visibility

TEMPERATURE 50 DEGREES WHEN REAR BACK DOOR WINDOW EMPLODED RESULTING IN GLASS FLYING OUTWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Visibility

TEMPERATURE 50 DEGREES WHEN REAR BACK DOOR WINDOW EMPLODED RESULTING IN GLASS FLYING OUTWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Visibility

TEMPERATURE 50 DEGREES WHEN REAR BACK DOOR WINDOW EMPLODED RESULTING IN GLASS FLYING OUTWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Feb 12, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE COMING FROM DASH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TT

Feb 12, 1996 Electrical System

SMOKE COMING FROM DASH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE THE THROTTLE IS STICKING. TT

Jan 31, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE THE THROTTLE IS STICKING. TT

Jan 29, 1996 Visibility Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.POSSIBLE INTAKE/HEATER AIR DUE TO LEAVES. TT

Jan 29, 1996 Visibility Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.POSSIBLE INTAKE/HEATER AIR DUE TO LEAVES. TT

Jan 26, 1996 Visibility

NOISE IN HEATER BLOWER MOTOR. *SD

Jan 26, 1996 Visibility

NOISE IN HEATER BLOWER MOTOR. *SD

Jan 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BACK BRAKES GRIND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BACK BRAKES GRIND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BACK BRAKES GRIND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 17, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BACK BRAKES GRIND. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Power Train Crash

WHILE ENGINE WAS RUNNING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL VEHICLE ENGAGED IN DRIVE IN ATTEMPT TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE IN GARAGE OWNER WAS HURT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE ENGINE WAS RUNNING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL VEHICLE ENGAGED IN DRIVE IN ATTEMPT TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE IN GARAGE OWNER WAS HURT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Power Train Crash

WHILE ENGINE WAS RUNNING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL VEHICLE ENGAGED IN DRIVE IN ATTEMPT TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE IN GARAGE OWNER WAS HURT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE ENGINE WAS RUNNING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL VEHICLE ENGAGED IN DRIVE IN ATTEMPT TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE IN GARAGE OWNER WAS HURT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 3, 1996 Visibility Fire

FIRE NEAR HEATER CONTROL RESISTOR. *SD

Jan 3, 1996 Visibility Fire

FIRE NEAR HEATER CONTROL RESISTOR. *SD

Dec 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK WELL.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE IS A BURNING ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEATER/DEFOGGER IS TURN ON. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK WELL.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE IS A BURNING ODOR IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEATER/DEFOGGER IS TURN ON. TT

Dec 27, 1995 Seats

ON THREE OCCASIONS THE POWER DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK DOESN'T WORK RIGHT WHEN USING . TT

Dec 27, 1995 Seats

ON THREE OCCASIONS THE POWER DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK DOESN'T WORK RIGHT WHEN USING . TT

Dec 26, 1995 Visibility

NO PARTS AND THEY WILL NOT ORDER IT EITHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Visibility

MFG 95S27 NHTSA 95V222; WESTWOOD LINCOLN MERCURY-NJ NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BE SENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKE LIGHT/RUNNING LIGHTS OVERHEAT MELTING CIRCUIT. PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE WHICH CAUSES CONCERN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Visibility

NO PARTS AND THEY WILL NOT ORDER IT EITHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Visibility

MFG 95S27 NHTSA 95V222; WESTWOOD LINCOLN MERCURY-NJ NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BE SENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKE LIGHT/RUNNING LIGHTS OVERHEAT MELTING CIRCUIT. PARTS AREN'T AVAILABLE WHICH CAUSES CONCERN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING WENT OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 13, 1995 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING WENT OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Dec 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES. *SD

Dec 2, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES. *SD

Nov 28, 1995 Power Train

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Unknown Or Other

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Structure

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Power Train

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Unknown Or Other

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Structure

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 28, 1995 Visibility

THERE HAS BEEN SMOKE PRESENT FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. TT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION LEAK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE FRONT AXLE, SHAFT, AND BOOTS AND SEAL, TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPING AND JERKING, LUBRICATED FRONT CV JOINT DUE TO NOISES COMING FROM FRONT. VEHICLE...

Nov 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

W/ABS BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP WITH LOW MILEAGE ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

W/ABS BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP WITH LOW MILEAGE ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AREN'T RETRACTING BACK RIGHT . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AREN'T RETRACTING BACK RIGHT . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AREN'T RETRACTING BACK RIGHT . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AREN'T RETRACTING BACK RIGHT . TT

Nov 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BUT PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Visibility

TURN ON THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER ON THERE IS A SMOKE SMELL NEVER HAD A FIRE . TT

Nov 20, 1995 Equipment

TURN ON THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER ON THERE IS A SMOKE SMELL NEVER HAD A FIRE . TT

Nov 20, 1995 Visibility

TURN ON THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER ON THERE IS A SMOKE SMELL NEVER HAD A FIRE . TT

Nov 20, 1995 Equipment

TURN ON THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER ON THERE IS A SMOKE SMELL NEVER HAD A FIRE . TT

Nov 17, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING FIRE DEVELOPED UNDER THE HOOD. TT

Nov 17, 1995 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING FIRE DEVELOPED UNDER THE HOOD. TT

Nov 13, 1995 Visibility Fire

VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY DUE TO DRIED LEAVES GETTING INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *DSH

Nov 13, 1995 Visibility Fire

VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY DUE TO DRIED LEAVES GETTING INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *DSH

Nov 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTINOUS SMELL OF SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE. *SD

Nov 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTINOUS SMELL OF SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE. *SD

Nov 8, 1995 Visibility

FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY CAUGHT FIRE, DEALER REPLACED ASSEMBLY. TT CONSUMER STATES DID NOT CATCH FIRE JUST A BURNING SMELL, THEN SWITCH WOULD ONLY WORK ON POSITION 4.*JB

Nov 8, 1995 Visibility

FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY CAUGHT FIRE, DEALER REPLACED ASSEMBLY. TT CONSUMER STATES DID NOT CATCH FIRE JUST A BURNING SMELL, THEN SWITCH WOULD ONLY WORK ON POSITION 4.*JB

Nov 7, 1995 Visibility

WHEN PUTTING ON THE BLOWER THERE IS A STRONG BURNING SMELL OF LEAVES. TT *JB

Nov 7, 1995 Visibility

WHEN PUTTING ON THE BLOWER THERE IS A STRONG BURNING SMELL OF LEAVES. TT *JB

Nov 6, 1995 Visibility

#PE95-037 THE FRONT BLOWER WHEN TURNED ON THERE IS SMOKE SMELL . TT

Nov 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IT BURST INTO FLAMES FROM THE ENGINE AND FROM UNDER THE VAN.TT *JB

Nov 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IT BURST INTO FLAMES FROM THE ENGINE AND FROM UNDER THE VAN.TT *JB

Nov 6, 1995 Visibility

#PE95-037 THE FRONT BLOWER WHEN TURNED ON THERE IS SMOKE SMELL . TT

Nov 6, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IT BURST INTO FLAMES FROM THE ENGINE AND FROM UNDER THE VAN.TT *JB

Nov 6, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IT BURST INTO FLAMES FROM THE ENGINE AND FROM UNDER THE VAN.TT *JB

Nov 3, 1995 Visibility Fire

UNDERDASH FIRE STARTED WHILE DRIVING; LEAVES MAY HAVE GOTTEN IN CLOSE TO HEATER BLOWER. TT *JB

Nov 3, 1995 Visibility Fire

UNDERDASH FIRE STARTED WHILE DRIVING; LEAVES MAY HAVE GOTTEN IN CLOSE TO HEATER BLOWER. TT *JB

Nov 2, 1995 Equipment

CONSUMER CAN NOT TURN AIR CONDITIONER ON WITH OUT BLOWER FRONT ASSEMBLY MAKING NOISE . TT

Nov 2, 1995 Equipment

CONSUMER CAN NOT TURN AIR CONDITIONER ON WITH OUT BLOWER FRONT ASSEMBLY MAKING NOISE . TT

Oct 31, 1995 Visibility Fire

FIRE STARTED IN HEATER CORE AREA BURNING ENTIRE VEHICLE. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Visibility Fire

POSSIBLE FIRE IN FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY; INTERIOR OF VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE; CAUSED BY LEAVES FILLING UP ASSEMBLY; OVERHEATED; INSTALLED SOP SCREEN. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BAD ODOR SMELL FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE. TT CONSUMER STATES SMELL IS SO BAD IT MAKES HIM SICK TO HIS STOMACH. *SLC

Oct 31, 1995 Visibility Fire

FIRE STARTED IN HEATER CORE AREA BURNING ENTIRE VEHICLE. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Visibility Fire

POSSIBLE FIRE IN FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY; INTERIOR OF VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE; CAUSED BY LEAVES FILLING UP ASSEMBLY; OVERHEATED; INSTALLED SOP SCREEN. TT

Oct 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BAD ODOR SMELL FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE. TT CONSUMER STATES SMELL IS SO BAD IT MAKES HIM SICK TO HIS STOMACH. *SLC

Oct 27, 1995 Structure

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IMPACT BEAMS BECAME DETACHED FROM WELDS. TT BEAMS BECAME DETACHED AT REAR OF DOOR.*JB

Oct 27, 1995 Structure

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IMPACT BEAMS BECAME DETACHED FROM WELDS. TT BEAMS BECAME DETACHED AT REAR OF DOOR.*JB

Oct 20, 1995 Visibility

#PE95-037 WHEN TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT CAR SMELLS LIKE IT BURNING . TT

Oct 20, 1995 Equipment

#PE95-037 WHEN TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT CAR SMELLS LIKE IT BURNING . TT

Oct 20, 1995 Visibility

#PE95-037 WHEN TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT CAR SMELLS LIKE IT BURNING . TT

Oct 20, 1995 Equipment

#PE95-037 WHEN TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT CAR SMELLS LIKE IT BURNING . TT

Oct 17, 1995 Visibility

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY SECTION. TT CONSUMER STATES SMELLED LIKE FIRE. *SLC

Oct 17, 1995 Visibility

THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY SECTION. TT CONSUMER STATES SMELLED LIKE FIRE. *SLC

Oct 13, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO THE REVERSE GEAR. TT

Oct 13, 1995 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO THE REVERSE GEAR. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR SENDS ACID BURNING ODOR THROUGH VENTS. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Visibility

HEATER MOTOR SENDS ACID BURNING ODOR THROUGH VENTS. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR SENDS ACID BURNING ODOR THROUGH VENTS. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Visibility

HEATER MOTOR SENDS ACID BURNING ODOR THROUGH VENTS. *SD

Sep 27, 1995 Electrical System

UPON STARTING ORIGINAL MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY EXPLODED, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, SPEWING SMOKE AND BATTERY ACID. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Electrical System

UPON STARTING ORIGINAL MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY EXPLODED, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, SPEWING SMOKE AND BATTERY ACID. TT

Sep 21, 1995 Equipment Fire

AIR CONDITIONER GETS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, FROM AIR INTAKE, WHICH CAUSES FIRE. *DSH

Sep 21, 1995 Equipment Fire

AIR CONDITIONER GETS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS, FROM AIR INTAKE, WHICH CAUSES FIRE. *DSH

Sep 7, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAL BAD ODOR OF BURNING LEAVES WHEN TURN ON MOTOR. TT

Sep 7, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REAL BAD ODOR OF BURNING LEAVES WHEN TURN ON MOTOR. TT

Sep 6, 1995 Visibility

AUTO SMELLS LIKE A BRUSH FIRE WHEN AUTO HEAT IS TURNED ON. TT

Sep 6, 1995 Visibility

AUTO SMELLS LIKE A BRUSH FIRE WHEN AUTO HEAT IS TURNED ON. TT

Sep 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOKE WITH SMELL OF BURNING LEAVES BILLOWED FROM WINDSHIELD VENTS WHEN ENGINE STARTED. *DSH

Sep 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMOKE WITH SMELL OF BURNING LEAVES BILLOWED FROM WINDSHIELD VENTS WHEN ENGINE STARTED. *DSH

Aug 30, 1995 Visibility

DEBREE GETS INSIDE OF BLOWER AREA, CAUSING ODD NOISES/SMOKE. *SD

Aug 30, 1995 Visibility

DEBREE GETS INSIDE OF BLOWER AREA, CAUSING ODD NOISES/SMOKE. *SD

Aug 28, 1995 Visibility Fire

DEBRIS ENTERED HEATING DUCT, CAUSING SMOKE/FIRE. *SD

Aug 28, 1995 Visibility Fire

DEBRIS ENTERED HEATING DUCT, CAUSING SMOKE/FIRE. *SD

Aug 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER LEASE TRUCK THE FRONT BRAKE WAS REPLACE FOUR TIMES FOR THE ROTOR AND REAR WAS REPLACE ONCE THE DRUM AND SHOES. TT

Aug 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER LEASE TRUCK THE FRONT BRAKE WAS REPLACE FOUR TIMES FOR THE ROTOR AND REAR WAS REPLACE ONCE THE DRUM AND SHOES. TT

Aug 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER LEASE TRUCK THE FRONT BRAKE WAS REPLACE FOUR TIMES FOR THE ROTOR AND REAR WAS REPLACE ONCE THE DRUM AND SHOES. TT

Aug 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER LEASE TRUCK THE FRONT BRAKE WAS REPLACE FOUR TIMES FOR THE ROTOR AND REAR WAS REPLACE ONCE THE DRUM AND SHOES. TT

Aug 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER LEASE TRUCK THE FRONT BRAKE WAS REPLACE FOUR TIMES FOR THE ROTOR AND REAR WAS REPLACE ONCE THE DRUM AND SHOES. TT

Aug 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER LEASE TRUCK THE FRONT BRAKE WAS REPLACE FOUR TIMES FOR THE ROTOR AND REAR WAS REPLACE ONCE THE DRUM AND SHOES. TT

Aug 25, 1995 Visibility

HEATER GIVES OFF DISTINCT ODOR. *SD

Aug 25, 1995 Visibility

HEATER GIVES OFF DISTINCT ODOR. *SD

Aug 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMELLS LIKE BURNING GRASS WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD; SORT OF SCARY; SMELL SO HEAVY, HAVE TO KEEP WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. TT

Aug 24, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

SMELLS LIKE BURNING GRASS WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD; SORT OF SCARY; SMELL SO HEAVY, HAVE TO KEEP WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Equipment

HAVE EXPERIENCED SMOKE FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 22, 1995 Equipment

HAVE EXPERIENCED SMOKE FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Visibility

SMELLED ODOR COMING FROM VENTS, POSSIBLE LEAVES TRAPPED IN VENT SYSTEM, DEALER SAID RESISTER ARRAY BURNT OUT, BLOWER MOTOR ONLY RUNS ON HIGH SPEED. TT

Aug 21, 1995 Visibility

SMELLED ODOR COMING FROM VENTS, POSSIBLE LEAVES TRAPPED IN VENT SYSTEM, DEALER SAID RESISTER ARRAY BURNT OUT, BLOWER MOTOR ONLY RUNS ON HIGH SPEED. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY OWNER NOTICES BURNING SMELL WHEN EITHER A/C OR HEATER USED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Equipment

A/C SYSTEM EMITS BURNING ODOR. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Visibility

INTERMITTENTLY OWNER NOTICES BURNING SMELL WHEN EITHER A/C OR HEATER USED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 17, 1995 Equipment

A/C SYSTEM EMITS BURNING ODOR. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Equipment

VEHICLES SMOKE DUE TO DEBRIS IN BLOWER AREA DEALER IS TRYING TO CHARGE TO CLEAR THE AREA. TT

Aug 16, 1995 Equipment

VEHICLES SMOKE DUE TO DEBRIS IN BLOWER AREA DEALER IS TRYING TO CHARGE TO CLEAR THE AREA. TT

Aug 15, 1995 Interior Lighting

REPLACED INSTRUMENT LIGHTS.

Aug 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE/OVERHEAT.

Aug 15, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE SEALS DUE TO COOLANT LEAKS.

Aug 15, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILTER FAILED PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL.

Aug 15, 1995 Visibility

REPLACED WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH.

Aug 15, 1995 Suspension

REAR END SHIMMIES.

Aug 15, 1995 Equipment

NOISY A/C FAN.

Aug 15, 1995 Seats

LOOSE FRONT SEAT/SEAT GOES OFF TRACK. *AK

Aug 15, 1995 Equipment Fire

A/C AND HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SMOKED/REPLACED TWICE.*SD

Aug 15, 1995 Visibility

BURNING ODOR WHEN HEATER IS IN USE. *SD

Aug 15, 1995 Interior Lighting

REPLACED INSTRUMENT LIGHTS.

Aug 15, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES VIBRATE/OVERHEAT.

Aug 15, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

REPLACED ENGINE SEALS DUE TO COOLANT LEAKS.

Aug 15, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILTER FAILED PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL.

Aug 15, 1995 Visibility

REPLACED WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH.

Aug 15, 1995 Suspension

REAR END SHIMMIES.

Aug 15, 1995 Equipment

NOISY A/C FAN.

Aug 15, 1995 Seats

LOOSE FRONT SEAT/SEAT GOES OFF TRACK. *AK

Aug 15, 1995 Equipment Fire

A/C AND HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SMOKED/REPLACED TWICE.*SD

Aug 15, 1995 Visibility

BURNING ODOR WHEN HEATER IS IN USE. *SD

Aug 11, 1995 Equipment

HAD TO REPLACE BLOWER BECAUSE IT HAD LEAVES IN IT AND HAD A BURNING SMELL. TT

Aug 11, 1995 Equipment

HAD TO REPLACE BLOWER BECAUSE IT HAD LEAVES IN IT AND HAD A BURNING SMELL. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Equipment

GAS FUMES COMING OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER, WHEN IN OPERATION. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR PARKED IT CUT OFF WENT BACK TO START IT UP SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENT . TT

Aug 9, 1995 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR PARKED IT CUT OFF WENT BACK TO START IT UP SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENT . TT

Aug 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER SMELLS A BURNING UNDER THE HOOD. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Visibility

SMELL OF BURNING ODOR WHENEVER AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER IS ON; ODOR GOES AWAY AFTER TURNING OFF HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Equipment

GAS FUMES COMING OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER, WHEN IN OPERATION. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Equipment

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR PARKED IT CUT OFF WENT BACK TO START IT UP SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENT . TT

Aug 9, 1995 Electrical System

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR PARKED IT CUT OFF WENT BACK TO START IT UP SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENT . TT

Aug 9, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER SMELLS A BURNING UNDER THE HOOD. TT

Aug 9, 1995 Visibility

SMELL OF BURNING ODOR WHENEVER AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER IS ON; ODOR GOES AWAY AFTER TURNING OFF HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Equipment

SMOKE HAS ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS DUE TO LEAVES AND DEBRIS GETTING INTO THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 8, 1995 Equipment

SMOKE HAS ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS DUE TO LEAVES AND DEBRIS GETTING INTO THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Equipment

STRONG BURNING SMELL WHEN BLOWER IS ON. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Visibility

AFTER MORNING START UP, SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING APPEARS; GOES AWAY AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Equipment

STRONG BURNING SMELL WHEN BLOWER IS ON. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Visibility

AFTER MORNING START UP, SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING APPEARS; GOES AWAY AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Equipment

THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTILATION . TT

Aug 3, 1995 Equipment

WHEN USING ONE OF ADJUSTMENTS FOR BLOWER, OWNER NOTICED BURNING SMELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Equipment

NOTICE BURNING SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, WHEN AIR CONDITIONER TURNED ON, DUE TO LEAF TRAPPED IN BLOWER. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING A SMELL OR ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING COMING FROM HEATER FAN BLOWER. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Visibility

FAN MOTOR BLOWER HEATER, SMELLS OF BURNING FUMES WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN HEAT IS TURNED ON. *AK

Aug 3, 1995 Equipment

THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTILATION . TT

Aug 3, 1995 Equipment

WHEN USING ONE OF ADJUSTMENTS FOR BLOWER, OWNER NOTICED BURNING SMELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Equipment

NOTICE BURNING SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, WHEN AIR CONDITIONER TURNED ON, DUE TO LEAF TRAPPED IN BLOWER. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING A SMELL OR ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING COMING FROM HEATER FAN BLOWER. TT

Aug 3, 1995 Visibility

FAN MOTOR BLOWER HEATER, SMELLS OF BURNING FUMES WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN HEAT IS TURNED ON. *AK

Aug 2, 1995 Equipment

OWNER HAS WXPERIENCED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE SMELL IN THE VEHICLE; THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN PINPOINTED TO THE VENT SYSTEM AS THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL. *AK

Aug 2, 1995 Visibility

PE95-037 ACTIVE, WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON AND FAN IS ENGAGED A SMELL OF SOMETHING BURN IN FOR REPAIR CAN NOT BE FOUND. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR BURNING SMELL IN VEHICLE, PE95-037 ACTIVE. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Equipment

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED A BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH VENT SYSTEM. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Visibility

PE95-037 ACTIVE, FAN HEATER MOTOR BLOWN, HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER ARE ON THE SAME TIME, AND SMELL OF BURNING. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO STOP AND IDLING, ENGINE WILL SPEED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Visibility

WHEN HEAT OR AC IS TURNED ON THEIR IS A SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Visibility

SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE VENTS FROM DEBRIS CATCHING ON FIRE IN THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Equipment

OWNER HAS WXPERIENCED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE SMELL IN THE VEHICLE; THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN PINPOINTED TO THE VENT SYSTEM AS THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL. *AK

Aug 2, 1995 Visibility

PE95-037 ACTIVE, WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON AND FAN IS ENGAGED A SMELL OF SOMETHING BURN IN FOR REPAIR CAN NOT BE FOUND. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIR BURNING SMELL IN VEHICLE, PE95-037 ACTIVE. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Equipment

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OWNER HAS EXPERIENCED A BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH VENT SYSTEM. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Visibility

PE95-037 ACTIVE, FAN HEATER MOTOR BLOWN, HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER ARE ON THE SAME TIME, AND SMELL OF BURNING. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO STOP AND IDLING, ENGINE WILL SPEED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Visibility

WHEN HEAT OR AC IS TURNED ON THEIR IS A SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. TT

Aug 2, 1995 Visibility

SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE VENTS FROM DEBRIS CATCHING ON FIRE IN THE FRONT BLOWER ASSEMBLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTO SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING . TT

Aug 1, 1995 Equipment

ON (3) OCCASIONS, OWNER HAS NOTICED BURNING SMELL WHEN FIRST PURCHASED USING A/C. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

OWNER NOTICED RATTLING/BURNING SMELL OCCASIONALLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

OWNER NOTICED RATTLING/BURNING SMELL OCCASIONALLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility Fire

HEAT FROM THE BLOWER RESISTOR(S) MAY IGNITE THE FOREIGN MATERIAL AND/OR ADJACENT PLASTIC, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility Fire

HEAT FROM THE BLOWER RESISTOR(S) MAY IGNITE THE FOREIGN MATERIAL AND/OR ADJACENT PLASTIC, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BURNING SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE; OPENED HOOD, SAW NO SMOKE/FIRE; STARTED VEHICLE, DROVE AWAY; SMELL WENT AWAY. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

THERE WAS SMOKE THAT CAME INTO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DEALER SAY IT CAME FROM THE LEAVES. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

OWNER DETECTS BURNING SMELL COMING FROM VENTILLATION SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR SHOW OBJECT FURTHER THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE, DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW THE DISTANCE OF VEHICLE IN THE BACK. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR SHOW OBJECT FURTHER THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE, DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW THE DISTANCE OF VEHICLE IN THE BACK. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT. EXPLAIN. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT. EXPLAIN. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTO SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING . TT

Aug 1, 1995 Equipment

ON (3) OCCASIONS, OWNER HAS NOTICED BURNING SMELL WHEN FIRST PURCHASED USING A/C. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

OWNER NOTICED RATTLING/BURNING SMELL OCCASIONALLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

OWNER NOTICED RATTLING/BURNING SMELL OCCASIONALLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility Fire

HEAT FROM THE BLOWER RESISTOR(S) MAY IGNITE THE FOREIGN MATERIAL AND/OR ADJACENT PLASTIC, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility Fire

HEAT FROM THE BLOWER RESISTOR(S) MAY IGNITE THE FOREIGN MATERIAL AND/OR ADJACENT PLASTIC, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

BURNING SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE; OPENED HOOD, SAW NO SMOKE/FIRE; STARTED VEHICLE, DROVE AWAY; SMELL WENT AWAY. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

THERE WAS SMOKE THAT CAME INTO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DEALER SAY IT CAME FROM THE LEAVES. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

OWNER DETECTS BURNING SMELL COMING FROM VENTILLATION SYSTEM. *AK

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR SHOW OBJECT FURTHER THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE, DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW THE DISTANCE OF VEHICLE IN THE BACK. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Visibility

PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR SHOW OBJECT FURTHER THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE, DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW THE DISTANCE OF VEHICLE IN THE BACK. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT. EXPLAIN. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT. EXPLAIN. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Visibility

TURNED ON HEAT, SMELLED BURNING, BURNING DEBRIS CAME OUT AND BURNED MATS. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, CAUSE WAS RELATED TO SOMETHING UNDER THE DASH, AND SMOKE THRU THE HEAT VENTS. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

PE-95-037 ACTIVE, FAN BLOWER MOTOR REPLACE, SMEEL OF BURNING PLASTIC. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

PE95-037 ACTIVE, WHEN AIR CONDITION IS ON SMELL OF BURNING OUT OF THE FAN BLOWER. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Steering

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE, CAUSING VEHICLE IN GEAR LURCH FORWARD WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY OUT IGNITION ( ELTRO LOCK AFTER MAKT DEVICE). TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE, CAUSING VEHICLE IN GEAR LURCH FORWARD WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY OUT IGNITION ( ELTRO LOCK AFTER MAKT DEVICE). TT

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

SMELLS LIKE RUBBER BURNING IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Exterior Lighting

REPLACED BURNED OUT GRILL LIGHTS TWICE. *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VAN HAD AN EXHAUST LERAK. *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY ABS BRAKES. *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Visibility

PASSSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW DID NOT CLOSE AT ALL. *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM TRASH GETTING INTO THE VENT AND BLOWER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN STARTED VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SMOKE; WHEN HOOD WAS LIFTE IT WAS STILL SMOKING. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

THE FACTORY BLEW UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

THE FACTORY BLEW UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Visibility

TURNED ON HEAT, SMELLED BURNING, BURNING DEBRIS CAME OUT AND BURNED MATS. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, CAUSE WAS RELATED TO SOMETHING UNDER THE DASH, AND SMOKE THRU THE HEAT VENTS. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

PE-95-037 ACTIVE, FAN BLOWER MOTOR REPLACE, SMEEL OF BURNING PLASTIC. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

PE95-037 ACTIVE, WHEN AIR CONDITION IS ON SMELL OF BURNING OUT OF THE FAN BLOWER. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Steering

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE, CAUSING VEHICLE IN GEAR LURCH FORWARD WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY OUT IGNITION ( ELTRO LOCK AFTER MAKT DEVICE). TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE, CAUSING VEHICLE IN GEAR LURCH FORWARD WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY OUT IGNITION ( ELTRO LOCK AFTER MAKT DEVICE). TT

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment

SMELLS LIKE RUBBER BURNING IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Exterior Lighting

REPLACED BURNED OUT GRILL LIGHTS TWICE. *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

VAN HAD AN EXHAUST LERAK. *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY ABS BRAKES. *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Visibility

PASSSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW DID NOT CLOSE AT ALL. *AK

Jul 31, 1995 Equipment Fire

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM TRASH GETTING INTO THE VENT AND BLOWER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

WHEN STARTED VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SMOKE; WHEN HOOD WAS LIFTE IT WAS STILL SMOKING. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

THE FACTORY BLEW UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 31, 1995 Electrical System

THE FACTORY BLEW UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Visibility Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE, LEAVES GOT IN THE DUCT SYSTEM AND CAUSED A FIRE. TT

Jul 17, 1995 Visibility Fire

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH SMOKE, LEAVES GOT IN THE DUCT SYSTEM AND CAUSED A FIRE. TT

May 19, 1995 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.TT

May 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

COMING TO A 4-WAY STOP ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AND WENT TO THE FLOOR, STOPPED ONLY BY HITTING ANOTHER CAR. TT

May 19, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT POPPED OFF DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

May 19, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

VEHICLE CRASH: FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FAILED. *AK

May 19, 1995 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.TT

May 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

COMING TO A 4-WAY STOP ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AND WENT TO THE FLOOR, STOPPED ONLY BY HITTING ANOTHER CAR. TT

May 19, 1995 Seat Belts Crash

DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT POPPED OFF DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

May 19, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

VEHICLE CRASH: FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH FAILED. *AK

May 12, 1995 Visibility Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, VENTILATION FAN STARTED IT. TT

May 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

NOISY BRAKES. *AK

May 12, 1995 Electrical System Fire

REPLACED SPARK PLUGS. *AK

May 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

REPLACRD ENGINE COOLANT. *AK

May 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

ACCELERATOR HARD TO PUSH DOWN. *AK

May 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UPON BRAKING. *AK

May 12, 1995 Visibility Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, VENTILATION FAN STARTED IT. TT

May 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

NOISY BRAKES. *AK

May 12, 1995 Electrical System Fire

REPLACED SPARK PLUGS. *AK

May 12, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

REPLACRD ENGINE COOLANT. *AK

May 12, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

ACCELERATOR HARD TO PUSH DOWN. *AK

May 12, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UPON BRAKING. *AK

Mar 30, 1995 Equipment Fire

LEAVES COLLECTION INSIDE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR. RESULTING VEHICLE FIRE. TT

Mar 30, 1995 Equipment Fire

LEAVES COLLECTION INSIDE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR. RESULTING VEHICLE FIRE. TT

Mar 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE CAUSED LEAVES WHICH HAD ACCUMULATED IN A/C EVAPORATOR TO CATCH FIRE. *AW

Mar 21, 1995 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE CAUSED LEAVES WHICH HAD ACCUMULATED IN A/C EVAPORATOR TO CATCH FIRE. *AW

Mar 8, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

LIGHT CAME ON, REAR END GATE KEEPS COMING OPEN, DEALER TIGHTENED AND REPLACED SCREW, FINE FOR A WEEK, THEN START COMING OPEN AGAIN. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Latches/locks/linkages

LIGHT CAME ON, REAR END GATE KEEPS COMING OPEN, DEALER TIGHTENED AND REPLACED SCREW, FINE FOR A WEEK, THEN START COMING OPEN AGAIN. TT

Feb 24, 1995 Steering

WHEN NEGOTIATING A TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. TT

Feb 24, 1995 Steering

WHEN NEGOTIATING A TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. TT

Feb 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE ON VEHICLE. TT

Feb 16, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS 3 WAY SWITCH SEAT BACK IS OPERATING ERRATICALLY AND PINS DRIVER TO STEERING WHEEL. HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. TT

Feb 16, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE ON VEHICLE. TT

Feb 16, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS 3 WAY SWITCH SEAT BACK IS OPERATING ERRATICALLY AND PINS DRIVER TO STEERING WHEEL. HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Visibility

HEATER WAS ON CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO SHATTER. TT

Feb 6, 1995 Visibility

HEATER WAS ON CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO SHATTER. TT

Jan 30, 1995 Structure

ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STEEL WELDS ARE BROKEN . TT

Jan 30, 1995 Structure

ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STEEL WELDS ARE BROKEN . TT

Jan 19, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER LEASED CAR THERE IS AN EGGY SMELL AND BURNS YOUR EYES HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOW DOWN IF DRIVING LONG DISTANCE YOU WILL GET A HEADACHE. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER LEASED CAR THERE IS AN EGGY SMELL AND BURNS YOUR EYES HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOW DOWN IF DRIVING LONG DISTANCE YOU WILL GET A HEADACHE. TT

Jan 12, 1995 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE FUSE CONTINUOUSLY BLOW OR SHORT CAUSING NON-ILLUMINATING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Jan 12, 1995 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE FUSE CONTINUOUSLY BLOW OR SHORT CAUSING NON-ILLUMINATING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THE FUEL THROTTLE LINKAGE ACCELERATOR CONTROL STICKS. TT

Jan 9, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

THE FUEL THROTTLE LINKAGE ACCELERATOR CONTROL STICKS. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Electrical System

BRAKE LIGHT FUSES ARE BLOWING OUT. TT

Jan 5, 1995 Electrical System

BRAKE LIGHT FUSES ARE BLOWING OUT. TT