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Jan 14, 2015 Steering 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE PROGRESSED WITH NO WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MEC...

Jan 14, 2015 Steering 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE PROGRESSED WITH NO WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MEC...

Apr 6, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SMELL OF FUEL IS SO STRONG INSIDE THE VAN THAT IT MAKES YOU DIZZY AND SICK. *TR

Apr 6, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE SMELL OF FUEL IS SO STRONG INSIDE THE VAN THAT IT MAKES YOU DIZZY AND SICK. *TR

Jan 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FRACTURED, CAUSING A LEAK OF EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

Jan 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FRACTURED, CAUSING A LEAK OF EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

Mar 22, 2010 Tires Crash

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW. *BF THE CONSUMER SIDESWIPED A TRACTOR TRAILER. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0501-90 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF

Mar 22, 2010 Tires Crash

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER, RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW. *BF THE CONSUMER SIDESWIPED A TRACTOR TRAILER. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0501-90 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF

Jan 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHY WASN'T THE 94 VILLAGER EVER RECALLED FOR EXHAUST STUDS BREAKING OFF? THIS CAUSES EXHAUST GAS TO FILL THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I STILL HAVE THE REAR MANIFOLD LEAKING. I MEASURED 300 PPM C.O. WHILE THE VAN WAS IDLING. I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHY WASN'T THE 94 VILLAGER EVER RECALLED FOR EXHAUST STUDS BREAKING OFF? THIS CAUSES EXHAUST GAS TO FILL THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I STILL HAVE THE REAR MANIFOLD LEAKING. I MEASURED 300 PPM C.O. WHILE THE VAN WAS IDLING. I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED. *TR

Oct 31, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE SEVERELY CLOUDED/WEATHERED. THIS GREATLY REDUCES THE AVAILABLE LIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED ANY REPAIRS YET. *TR

Oct 31, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE SEVERELY CLOUDED/WEATHERED. THIS GREATLY REDUCES THE AVAILABLE LIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED ANY REPAIRS YET. *TR

Jul 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

FORD TOLD ME THE VIN DIDN'T SHOW UP ON THEIR RECALL RECORDS. AS A RESULT, THE CAR WAS EITHER REPAIRED ALREADY OR WASN'T SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL 96V253003 RECALL THE CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE R...

Jul 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

FORD TOLD ME THE VIN DIDN'T SHOW UP ON THEIR RECALL RECORDS. AS A RESULT, THE CAR WAS EITHER REPAIRED ALREADY OR WASN'T SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL 96V253003 RECALL THE CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE R...

Jul 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

FORD TOLD ME THE VIN DIDN'T SHOW UP ON THEIR RECALL RECORDS. AS A RESULT, THE CAR WAS EITHER REPAIRED ALREADY OR WASN'T SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL 96V253003 RECALL THE CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE R...

Jul 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

FORD TOLD ME THE VIN DIDN'T SHOW UP ON THEIR RECALL RECORDS. AS A RESULT, THE CAR WAS EITHER REPAIRED ALREADY OR WASN'T SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL 96V253003 RECALL THE CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE R...

Jul 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

FORD TOLD ME THE VIN DIDN'T SHOW UP ON THEIR RECALL RECORDS. AS A RESULT, THE CAR WAS EITHER REPAIRED ALREADY OR WASN'T SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL 96V253003 RECALL THE CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE R...

Jul 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

FORD TOLD ME THE VIN DIDN'T SHOW UP ON THEIR RECALL RECORDS. AS A RESULT, THE CAR WAS EITHER REPAIRED ALREADY OR WASN'T SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. ACCORDING TO NHTSA RECALL 96V253003 RECALL THE CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE R...

May 9, 2007 Tires Crash

I OWN A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER THAT WAS GIVEN TO US BACK IN 2005 AFTER WE LOST EVERYTHING IN HURRICANE KATRINA. COMPLAINED ABOUT THE FIRESTONE SEIBERLING TIRES THAT WERE ON THIS VEHICLE. SEIBERLING TRAILRIDER RADIAL, LT P205 75 R15/MS. I RECENTLY REPLACED THE 2 FRONT SEIBERLINGS TIRES ON APRIL 29...

May 9, 2007 Tires Crash

I OWN A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER THAT WAS GIVEN TO US BACK IN 2005 AFTER WE LOST EVERYTHING IN HURRICANE KATRINA. COMPLAINED ABOUT THE FIRESTONE SEIBERLING TIRES THAT WERE ON THIS VEHICLE. SEIBERLING TRAILRIDER RADIAL, LT P205 75 R15/MS. I RECENTLY REPLACED THE 2 FRONT SEIBERLINGS TIRES ON APRIL 29...

Mar 4, 2007 Electrical System Fire 92,000 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE, VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF FIRE. *JB

Mar 4, 2007 Electrical System Fire 92,000 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE, VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF FIRE. *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 129,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SMELL OF GAS WAS NOTICED IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE WAS FAULTY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V419002, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM; STORAGE; TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Aug 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 129,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SMELL OF GAS WAS NOTICED IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE WAS FAULTY. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V419002, REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM; STORAGE; TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

Feb 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

MANIFOLD BOLT FAILURE ON A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. THIS HAS NOW OCCURRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPAIRED BY A NISAN DEALER. *JB

Feb 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

MANIFOLD BOLT FAILURE ON A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. THIS HAS NOW OCCURRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPAIRED BY A NISAN DEALER. *JB

Sep 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,000 mi

1) BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND WAS SITTING IDLING 2) ENGINE STOPPED, TRIED TO RESTART IT AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT SOUNDED DIFFERENT 3) HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC'S GARAGE FOR EVALUATION. LEARNED THAT TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN BUT THE DAMAGE DONE TO CYLINDER HEADS IS TH...

Sep 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,000 mi

1) BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND WAS SITTING IDLING 2) ENGINE STOPPED, TRIED TO RESTART IT AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT SOUNDED DIFFERENT 3) HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC'S GARAGE FOR EVALUATION. LEARNED THAT TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN BUT THE DAMAGE DONE TO CYLINDER HEADS IS TH...

Jun 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

CRANKSHAFT FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. DEALER REPAIR COST WAS GOING TO BE $4200, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY 3 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH LESS THAN 25000 MILES, AND WAS WELL MAINTAINED, AND EVEN THOUGH THIS PROBLEM WAS WELL KNOWN WITH THIS ENGINE. NOTE THAT THIS HAPPENED 8 YEARS A...

Jun 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

CRANKSHAFT FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. DEALER REPAIR COST WAS GOING TO BE $4200, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY 3 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH LESS THAN 25000 MILES, AND WAS WELL MAINTAINED, AND EVEN THOUGH THIS PROBLEM WAS WELL KNOWN WITH THIS ENGINE. NOTE THAT THIS HAPPENED 8 YEARS A...

Oct 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,000 mi

FUEL SUPPLY LINES TO FUEL RAIL STARTED LEAKING AT CLAMP NO SIGN OF HOSE DETERATION, REPLACED ALL RUBBER LINES AND CLAMPS UPTO THE FUEL FILTER. *JB

Oct 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,000 mi

FUEL SUPPLY LINES TO FUEL RAIL STARTED LEAKING AT CLAMP NO SIGN OF HOSE DETERATION, REPLACED ALL RUBBER LINES AND CLAMPS UPTO THE FUEL FILTER. *JB

Sep 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS 26 CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS, ONE OF WHICH APPARENTLY BROKE OFF SPONTANEOUSLY ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC. AS A RESULT, THE BROKEN PIECE JAMMED THE CAMSHAFT, CAUSING IT TO FRACTURE NEAR THE END (WHERE THE PIN IS LOCATED). THE TIMING BELT REMAINED INTACT. COINCIDENATLY, THIS...

Sep 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS 26 CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS, ONE OF WHICH APPARENTLY BROKE OFF SPONTANEOUSLY ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC. AS A RESULT, THE BROKEN PIECE JAMMED THE CAMSHAFT, CAUSING IT TO FRACTURE NEAR THE END (WHERE THE PIN IS LOCATED). THE TIMING BELT REMAINED INTACT. COINCIDENATLY, THIS...

Aug 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPRESSES HIS CONCERNS ABOUT HIS VEHICLE'S EXHAUST LEAKS AND BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS. THE DEALER DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH A SERVICE BULLETIN EXIST TO REPLACE THE OLD BOLTS WITH A STRONGER NEW BOLT. *NM

Aug 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPRESSES HIS CONCERNS ABOUT HIS VEHICLE'S EXHAUST LEAKS AND BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS. THE DEALER DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH A SERVICE BULLETIN EXIST TO REPLACE THE OLD BOLTS WITH A STRONGER NEW BOLT. *NM

Aug 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON VEHICLE. *MR THE EXHAUST CYLINDER HEAD DEVELOPED A LEAK THAT BEGAN WHEN THREE OF THE SIX MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE OFF LEAVING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ONLY PARTLY ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE. (TWO MORE OF THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF) THE CONSUMER REQUESTED R...

Aug 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON VEHICLE. *MR THE EXHAUST CYLINDER HEAD DEVELOPED A LEAK THAT BEGAN WHEN THREE OF THE SIX MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE OFF LEAVING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ONLY PARTLY ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE. (TWO MORE OF THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF) THE CONSUMER REQUESTED R...

Jul 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 137,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. RECALL 96V253000. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting 137,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. RECALL 96V253000. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

May 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED AND CAUSED EXHAUST LEAK AND WARPING OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, AND FORD, AND NISSAN (QUEST) ARE NOT HONORING THIS DEFECT. THEY OFFER A DIFFERENT BOLT REPLACEMENT, INDICATING A DESIGN DEFECT. *LA

May 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED AND CAUSED EXHAUST LEAK AND WARPING OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, AND FORD, AND NISSAN (QUEST) ARE NOT HONORING THIS DEFECT. THEY OFFER A DIFFERENT BOLT REPLACEMENT, INDICATING A DESIGN DEFECT. *LA

Feb 6, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

A FOUL ODOR OF GAS PERMEATED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT A HOSE CONNECTOR WAS LEAKING. *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

A FOUL ODOR OF GAS PERMEATED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT A HOSE CONNECTOR WAS LEAKING. *AK

Feb 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A MERCURY VILLAGER 1994 MINIVAN AND I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT THE RECALL INVOLVING LEAKING GAS. I HAVE A STRONG GAS ODOR IN MY VEHICLE AND MY MECHANIC THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD GAS CAP BUT THE FUMES ARE STILL THERE. NOW I'M THINKING IT'S THIS VENT HOSE LEAKING GAS LIKE THE RECAL...

Feb 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A MERCURY VILLAGER 1994 MINIVAN AND I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT THE RECALL INVOLVING LEAKING GAS. I HAVE A STRONG GAS ODOR IN MY VEHICLE AND MY MECHANIC THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD GAS CAP BUT THE FUMES ARE STILL THERE. NOW I'M THINKING IT'S THIS VENT HOSE LEAKING GAS LIKE THE RECAL...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BACK HEATER NOT WORKING AT ALL. TRANSMISSION HAS A SLOW SHIFT AND WILL SHIFT HARD WHEN DOWN SHIFTING, STERRING WHEEL GET HARD WHEN TEMP. ARE IN THE TEEN,S. CLUCK NOISES WHEN HITTING LIGHT BUMPS. BRAKES GRIND WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD. RADIO WILL LOOSE MEMORY. HEATER SWITCH WHEN ON...

Dec 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

1994, MERCURY, VILLAGER HAS GAS FUMES INSIDE DURING COLD WEATHER. DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX.*AK

Dec 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

1994, MERCURY, VILLAGER HAS GAS FUMES INSIDE DURING COLD WEATHER. DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX.*AK

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP BREAKING. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FOUR SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB *NM

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP BREAKING. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FOUR SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB *NM

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

MANIFOLD EXHAUST BOLT SHEARED OFF AT 55,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK THERE WERE FIVE BROKEN BOLTS. THE CONSUMER WOULD GET NAUSEATED DUE THE EXHAUST FUMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REMOVED ALL 12 BOLTS AND REPLACED THEM WITH NEW UNITS. ...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

A FUEL SMELL ENTERS THE PASSENGER CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD AND THE HEATER IS ON. IT IS ALSO NOTICED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. THE SMELL CAUSES THE OCCUPANTS TO VOMIT OR BECOME NAUSEATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM...

Nov 5, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 92,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK AT VARIOUS TIMES. ALL THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK. *AK THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC CLEANED THE CONTACTS, HOWEVER HE COULD NOT LOCATE A PROBLEM. *JB *NLM

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

MANIFOLD EXHAUST BOLT SHEARED OFF AT 55,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK THERE WERE FIVE BROKEN BOLTS. THE CONSUMER WOULD GET NAUSEATED DUE THE EXHAUST FUMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REMOVED ALL 12 BOLTS AND REPLACED THEM WITH NEW UNITS. ...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

A FUEL SMELL ENTERS THE PASSENGER CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD AND THE HEATER IS ON. IT IS ALSO NOTICED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. THE SMELL CAUSES THE OCCUPANTS TO VOMIT OR BECOME NAUSEATED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM...

Nov 5, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 92,000 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK AT VARIOUS TIMES. ALL THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK. *AK THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC CLEANED THE CONTACTS, HOWEVER HE COULD NOT LOCATE A PROBLEM. *JB *NLM

Oct 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE OFF. BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND CROSSOVER PIPE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. EXHAUST FUMES COULD BE LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE SO I HAD THE WORK DONE AT THE MERCURY DEALER. *LA

Oct 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE OFF. BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND CROSSOVER PIPE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. EXHAUST FUMES COULD BE LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE SO I HAD THE WORK DONE AT THE MERCURY DEALER. *LA

Sep 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE OFF.*AK

Sep 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE OFF.*AK

Sep 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE REAR LAMP STOPS WORKING LOOKS LIKE THE METAL IN THE LAMP SOCKET DETECHED FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET. THE LIGHT BULB KEEPS FALLING OUT. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND FORD AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *AK

Sep 5, 2003 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE REAR LAMP STOPS WORKING LOOKS LIKE THE METAL IN THE LAMP SOCKET DETECHED FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET. THE LIGHT BULB KEEPS FALLING OUT. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND FORD AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *AK

Jul 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH REAR HEADLAMP SOCKET ON THE TAIL LIGHT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT CONSUMERS VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE RECALL, BUT CONSUMER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL INDICATED.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH REAR HEADLAMP SOCKET ON THE TAIL LIGHT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT CONSUMERS VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE RECALL, BUT CONSUMER WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL INDICATED.*AK

Jun 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

WHILE TEST DRIVING THE 94 MERCURY VILLAGER, WITH ONLY 74000 MILES, AT AROUND 40 MPH VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND LOST ALL POWER TO BRAKES AND STEERING, WITH NO WARNING. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP INSISTED THAT THIS WAS A "BUILT-IN MECHANISM" AND THAT THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY TO "...

Jun 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

WHILE TEST DRIVING THE 94 MERCURY VILLAGER, WITH ONLY 74000 MILES, AT AROUND 40 MPH VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND LOST ALL POWER TO BRAKES AND STEERING, WITH NO WARNING. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP INSISTED THAT THIS WAS A "BUILT-IN MECHANISM" AND THAT THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN OCCASIONALLY TO "...

Jun 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS ON OUR '94 MERCURY VILLAGER. *NLM

Jun 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS ON OUR '94 MERCURY VILLAGER. *NLM

Jun 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE OFF. SERVICE TECH SAYS THAT'S COMMON WITH VILLAGERS. *NLM

Jun 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE OFF. SERVICE TECH SAYS THAT'S COMMON WITH VILLAGERS. *NLM

May 6, 2003 Electrical System Fire

MY WIFE AND KIDS WHERE PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE WHEN SMOKE BEGAN TO FILL THE VEHICLE. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TOOK THE KIDS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE CAR WAS IN AN INFERNO. I SPOKE TO FORD AND THEY INITIALLY DENIED ANY RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE BUT I FOUND A COUPLE ON MY OWN T...

May 6, 2003 Electrical System Fire

MY WIFE AND KIDS WHERE PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE WHEN SMOKE BEGAN TO FILL THE VEHICLE. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TOOK THE KIDS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE CAR WAS IN AN INFERNO. I SPOKE TO FORD AND THEY INITIALLY DENIED ANY RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE BUT I FOUND A COUPLE ON MY OWN T...

Apr 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

BROKEN CRANKSHAFT ON 94 MERCURY VILLAGER. MANY DOCUMENTED COMPLAINTS IN YOUR DATABASE. FORD OASIS REPORT SSM 04925 STATES "ENGINEERING DETERMINED THE CAUSE WAS THE INITIAL TENSILE FORCE SET ON THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS DURING ASSEMBLY." IN FEB 1995 A NEW CRANKSHAFT THAT IS 2MM THICKER AT FRONT W...

Apr 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

BROKEN CRANKSHAFT ON 94 MERCURY VILLAGER. MANY DOCUMENTED COMPLAINTS IN YOUR DATABASE. FORD OASIS REPORT SSM 04925 STATES "ENGINEERING DETERMINED THE CAUSE WAS THE INITIAL TENSILE FORCE SET ON THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS DURING ASSEMBLY." IN FEB 1995 A NEW CRANKSHAFT THAT IS 2MM THICKER AT FRONT W...

Jan 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE'S FUEL RAIL CUFF LINKS IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE'S FUEL RAIL CUFF LINKS IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 16, 2003 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS EXHAUST AND GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I'VE NOTICED 50 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE NHTSA DEFECT SITE. LOCAL AUTO SERVICE SHOP AND DEALER SERVICE SHOPS BOTH HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE NOXIOUS FUMES (DEALER TIGHTENED A HOSE, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK - CHARGED ...

Jan 16, 2003 Equipment 70,000 mi

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS EXHAUST AND GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I'VE NOTICED 50 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE NHTSA DEFECT SITE. LOCAL AUTO SERVICE SHOP AND DEALER SERVICE SHOPS BOTH HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE NOXIOUS FUMES (DEALER TIGHTENED A HOSE, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK - CHARGED ...

Jan 16, 2003 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS EXHAUST AND GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I'VE NOTICED 50 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE NHTSA DEFECT SITE. LOCAL AUTO SERVICE SHOP AND DEALER SERVICE SHOPS BOTH HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE NOXIOUS FUMES (DEALER TIGHTENED A HOSE, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK - CHARGED ...

Jan 16, 2003 Equipment 70,000 mi

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS EXHAUST AND GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I'VE NOTICED 50 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE NHTSA DEFECT SITE. LOCAL AUTO SERVICE SHOP AND DEALER SERVICE SHOPS BOTH HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE NOXIOUS FUMES (DEALER TIGHTENED A HOSE, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK - CHARGED ...

Dec 27, 2002 Seat Belts 29,000 mi

THE BOTH VEHICLES' FRONT AUTOMATIC SHOULDER SEAT BELT ARE INOPERATIVE. DRIVER HAS TO MANUAL UNHOOK THE BELT TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Dec 27, 2002 Seat Belts 29,000 mi

THE BOTH VEHICLES' FRONT AUTOMATIC SHOULDER SEAT BELT ARE INOPERATIVE. DRIVER HAS TO MANUAL UNHOOK THE BELT TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED NOISE FROM THE EXAUST MANIFOLD. MECHANIC TOLD MANUFACTURER USED IMPROPERLY MATERIAL REASON WHY THE MANIFOLD BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED NOISE FROM THE EXAUST MANIFOLD. MECHANIC TOLD MANUFACTURER USED IMPROPERLY MATERIAL REASON WHY THE MANIFOLD BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF A GASOLINE SMELL WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE. *YH

Oct 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF A GASOLINE SMELL WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE. *YH

Oct 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FIURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FIURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FIURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 11, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FIURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN THE CONSUMER IS DRIVE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Oct 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN THE CONSUMER IS DRIVE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM

Sep 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THREE MECHANICS, NONE OF WHICH CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. TFI (THICK FILM IGNITION) MODULE WAS THOUGHT TO BE A POSSIBLE CAUSE. *YH THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT OF THE MONIES SPENT ON ...

Sep 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THREE MECHANICS, NONE OF WHICH CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. TFI (THICK FILM IGNITION) MODULE WAS THOUGHT TO BE A POSSIBLE CAUSE. *YH THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT OF THE MONIES SPENT ON ...

Sep 20, 2002 Visibility

NONE OF FOUR POWER WINDOWS WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 20, 2002 Visibility

NONE OF FOUR POWER WINDOWS WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE NOISE I REPORTED TO THE DEALER WAS FOUND TO BE A LEAK AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO ONE OR MORE STUDS BREAKING OFF IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE DEALER'S SERVICE REP. TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VILLAGER, WHICH I HAVE SINCE CONFIRMED AT YOUR WEB SITE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT, WH...

Aug 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE NOISE I REPORTED TO THE DEALER WAS FOUND TO BE A LEAK AT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO ONE OR MORE STUDS BREAKING OFF IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE DEALER'S SERVICE REP. TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VILLAGER, WHICH I HAVE SINCE CONFIRMED AT YOUR WEB SITE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT, WH...

Jul 15, 2002 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING SOME LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Tires

TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING SOME LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK

May 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (00V419002)CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS DONE, CONSUMER WAS INSTUCTED TO GO TO THE DEALER WHO MADE THE REPAIRS TO GET A REFUND, HOWEVER BEFORE CONSUMER COULD GET A REFUND THE DEALER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS, HOWEVER CONSUMER CONTINUES TO RECEIVE NOTICES ABOUT GETTING THE REPAIR WORK ...

May 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (00V419002)CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS DONE, CONSUMER WAS INSTUCTED TO GO TO THE DEALER WHO MADE THE REPAIRS TO GET A REFUND, HOWEVER BEFORE CONSUMER COULD GET A REFUND THE DEALER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS, HOWEVER CONSUMER CONTINUES TO RECEIVE NOTICES ABOUT GETTING THE REPAIR WORK ...

Mar 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL - VERY LOUDLY. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. THE REAR SHOES ARE BRAND NEW. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. THE FACT THAT THE SQUEAL CANNOT BE MADE TO GO AWAY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW. PL...

Mar 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL - VERY LOUDLY. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. THE REAR SHOES ARE BRAND NEW. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. THE FACT THAT THE SQUEAL CANNOT BE MADE TO GO AWAY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW. PL...

Mar 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL - VERY LOUDLY. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. THE REAR SHOES ARE BRAND NEW. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. THE FACT THAT THE SQUEAL CANNOT BE MADE TO GO AWAY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW. PL...

Mar 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAL - VERY LOUDLY. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. THE REAR SHOES ARE BRAND NEW. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. THE FACT THAT THE SQUEAL CANNOT BE MADE TO GO AWAY LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW. PL...

Mar 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TURNING ON VAN TO WARM UP THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GAS SMELL. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES STRONG GASOLINE NOT EXHAUST SMELLS WAS ALSO PRESENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFUELING. *YH

Mar 4, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN TURNING ON VAN TO WARM UP THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GAS SMELL. THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES STRONG GASOLINE NOT EXHAUST SMELLS WAS ALSO PRESENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFUELING. *YH

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

YOU CAN SMELL GAS WHEN I START MY CAR; ESPECIALLY IN THE COLD WEATHER, MY CAR ALSO HAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD; UPON INSPECTION FROM THE DEALER IN MARYLAND THEY STATED MY EXHAUT HEAD HAD A BROKE STUD WHICH WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT AFFECT THE DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE; BUT WOULD...

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

YOU CAN SMELL GAS WHEN I START MY CAR; ESPECIALLY IN THE COLD WEATHER, MY CAR ALSO HAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD; UPON INSPECTION FROM THE DEALER IN MARYLAND THEY STATED MY EXHAUT HEAD HAD A BROKE STUD WHICH WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT AFFECT THE DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE; BUT WOULD...

Jan 18, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED WHEN FIRE BROKE OUT AND DASH ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, FIRE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION STATED THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY FAULTY WIRING OR BATTERY EXPLODED. *AK CONSUMER STATED DASH ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON PRIOR.*SLC

Jan 18, 2002 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED WHEN FIRE BROKE OUT AND DASH ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, FIRE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION STATED THAT FIRE WAS CAUSED BY FAULTY WIRING OR BATTERY EXPLODED. *AK CONSUMER STATED DASH ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON PRIOR.*SLC

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR PAST 3-4 YEARS HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF POWER FAILING AND CAR STALLING WITH NO WARNING. MOST TIMES OCCURS WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, AND OFTEN TIMES DURING MOIST WEATHER, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY. HAVE WORKED WITH A DEALER ON THIS MANY TIMES AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ID CAUSE. (HAVE RECORD...

Jan 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR PAST 3-4 YEARS HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF POWER FAILING AND CAR STALLING WITH NO WARNING. MOST TIMES OCCURS WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, AND OFTEN TIMES DURING MOIST WEATHER, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY. HAVE WORKED WITH A DEALER ON THIS MANY TIMES AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ID CAUSE. (HAVE RECORD...

Jan 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A FUEL ODOR, RECALL 00V419002 WAS DONE IN THE SUMMER OF 2001, BUT FUEL SMELL PERSISTED. TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE VENT HOSE WAS PUT ON BACKWARD. CONSUMER STILL SMELLS FUEL.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A FUEL ODOR, RECALL 00V419002 WAS DONE IN THE SUMMER OF 2001, BUT FUEL SMELL PERSISTED. TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE VENT HOSE WAS PUT ON BACKWARD. CONSUMER STILL SMELLS FUEL.*AK

Jan 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A REAL STRONG SMELL OF FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL WOULD GET WORSE IF THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON, DEALER CORRECTED THE LIGHT PROBLEM, ALSO...

Jan 2, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THERE WAS A REAL STRONG SMELL OF FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL WOULD GET WORSE IF THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON, DEALER CORRECTED THE LIGHT PROBLEM, ALSO...

Jan 2, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THERE WAS A REAL STRONG SMELL OF FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL WOULD GET WORSE IF THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON, DEALER CORRECTED THE LIGHT PROBLEM, ALSO...

Jan 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A REAL STRONG SMELL OF FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL WOULD GET WORSE IF THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON, DEALER CORRECTED THE LIGHT PROBLEM, ALSO...

Jan 2, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THERE WAS A REAL STRONG SMELL OF FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL WOULD GET WORSE IF THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON, DEALER CORRECTED THE LIGHT PROBLEM, ALSO...

Jan 2, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THERE WAS A REAL STRONG SMELL OF FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL WOULD GET WORSE IF THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED HOSES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON, DEALER CORRECTED THE LIGHT PROBLEM, ALSO...

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO VEHICLE. PROBLEM IS DUE TO BROKEN STUDS ON ENGINE HEAD PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO VEHICLE. PROBLEM IS DUE TO BROKEN STUDS ON ENGINE HEAD PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.

Dec 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting Crash

2 FRONT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE HEAD WARPING PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BLOWN BULBS ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 A YEAR ,ONCE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MY IGNITION SWITCH IS SO SCREWED UP, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ...

Dec 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

2 FRONT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE HEAD WARPING PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BLOWN BULBS ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 A YEAR ,ONCE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MY IGNITION SWITCH IS SO SCREWED UP, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ...

Dec 17, 2001 Electrical System Crash

2 FRONT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE HEAD WARPING PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BLOWN BULBS ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 A YEAR ,ONCE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MY IGNITION SWITCH IS SO SCREWED UP, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ...

Dec 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting Crash

2 FRONT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE HEAD WARPING PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BLOWN BULBS ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 A YEAR ,ONCE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MY IGNITION SWITCH IS SO SCREWED UP, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ...

Dec 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting Crash

2 FRONT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE HEAD WARPING PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BLOWN BULBS ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 A YEAR ,ONCE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MY IGNITION SWITCH IS SO SCREWED UP, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ...

Dec 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

2 FRONT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE HEAD WARPING PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BLOWN BULBS ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 A YEAR ,ONCE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MY IGNITION SWITCH IS SO SCREWED UP, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ...

Dec 17, 2001 Electrical System Crash

2 FRONT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE HEAD WARPING PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BLOWN BULBS ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 A YEAR ,ONCE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MY IGNITION SWITCH IS SO SCREWED UP, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ...

Dec 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting Crash

2 FRONT ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK INTO VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE HEAD WARPING PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE.THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE BLOWN BULBS ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 A YEAR ,ONCE RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. MY IGNITION SWITCH IS SO SCREWED UP, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE ...

Dec 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS FOR VEHICLE HAVE FAILED APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES, DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES AND REPLACED FUSE EACH TIME, THIS REMEDY HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Dec 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS FOR VEHICLE HAVE FAILED APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES, DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES AND REPLACED FUSE EACH TIME, THIS REMEDY HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Oct 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THERE ARE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES QUIT WORKING, TURNING THE SWITCH OFF AND ON WILL GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. HEA...

Oct 17, 2001 Visibility

THERE ARE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES QUIT WORKING, TURNING THE SWITCH OFF AND ON WILL GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. HEA...

Oct 17, 2001 Visibility

THERE ARE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES QUIT WORKING, TURNING THE SWITCH OFF AND ON WILL GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. HEA...

Oct 17, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THERE ARE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES QUIT WORKING, TURNING THE SWITCH OFF AND ON WILL GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. HEA...

Oct 17, 2001 Visibility

THERE ARE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES QUIT WORKING, TURNING THE SWITCH OFF AND ON WILL GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. HEA...

Oct 17, 2001 Visibility

THERE ARE NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WINDSHIELD SOMETIMES QUIT WORKING, TURNING THE SWITCH OFF AND ON WILL GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN. HEA...

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID AIRBAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID AIRBAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Oct 1, 2001 Air Bags Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 25, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE LOCATED ON A SMALL INCLINE. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN INCLINE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, BUT CURRENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO PARK. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED SHIFT CABLE INDICATOR WAS BROKEN.*AK

Sep 25, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE LOCATED ON A SMALL INCLINE. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN INCLINE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, BUT CURRENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO PARK. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED SHIFT CABLE INDICATOR WAS BROKEN.*AK

Sep 18, 2001 Structure

I HAVE GONE TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND THAY TELL ME IT WILL BE ABOUT 350.00 TO LOOK AT THIS AND THAT STILL MAY NOT FIX IT. THE DOORS JUST LOCK BY THEMSELVES AT ANY RANDOM TIME LEAVING YOU LOCKED IN OR OUT. SOMETIMES I MUST USE 2 HAND TO GET OUT ONE PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON OPEN WHILE PULLING THE D...

Sep 18, 2001 Structure

I HAVE GONE TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND THAY TELL ME IT WILL BE ABOUT 350.00 TO LOOK AT THIS AND THAT STILL MAY NOT FIX IT. THE DOORS JUST LOCK BY THEMSELVES AT ANY RANDOM TIME LEAVING YOU LOCKED IN OR OUT. SOMETIMES I MUST USE 2 HAND TO GET OUT ONE PUSHING THE LOCK BUTTON OPEN WHILE PULLING THE D...

Aug 14, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE FOGGING UP, VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS GREATLY REDUCED.*AK *JB

Aug 14, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE FOGGING UP, VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS GREATLY REDUCED.*AK *JB

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS PLACED ON A TESTER AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. FIRST TIME INDICATION WAS A WATER PUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME,...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS PLACED ON A TESTER AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. FIRST TIME INDICATION WAS A WATER PUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME,...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS PLACED ON A TESTER AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. FIRST TIME INDICATION WAS A WATER PUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME,...

Aug 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS PLACED ON A TESTER AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. FIRST TIME INDICATION WAS A WATER PUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME,...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, MECHANIC STATED THAT CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK INJECTORS AND FUEL PUMP RUNNING ALL THE TIME, THE SPARK LEADING UP ALL THE TIME , TIMING BELT APPEAR BROKE, DISTRIBUTORS NOT MOVIN...

Aug 6, 2001 Electrical System

IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, MECHANIC STATED THAT CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK INJECTORS AND FUEL PUMP RUNNING ALL THE TIME, THE SPARK LEADING UP ALL THE TIME , TIMING BELT APPEAR BROKE, DISTRIBUTORS NOT MOVIN...

Aug 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, MECHANIC STATED THAT CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK INJECTORS AND FUEL PUMP RUNNING ALL THE TIME, THE SPARK LEADING UP ALL THE TIME , TIMING BELT APPEAR BROKE, DISTRIBUTORS NOT MOVIN...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS PLACED ON A TESTER AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. FIRST TIME INDICATION WAS A WATER PUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME,...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS PLACED ON A TESTER AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. FIRST TIME INDICATION WAS A WATER PUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME,...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS PLACED ON A TESTER AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. FIRST TIME INDICATION WAS A WATER PUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME,...

Aug 6, 2001 Unknown Or Other

AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 15MINUTES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. AFTER AWHILE IT WOULD GO OUT BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS PLACED ON A TESTER AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. FIRST TIME INDICATION WAS A WATER PUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. SECOND TIME,...

Aug 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, MECHANIC STATED THAT CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK INJECTORS AND FUEL PUMP RUNNING ALL THE TIME, THE SPARK LEADING UP ALL THE TIME , TIMING BELT APPEAR BROKE, DISTRIBUTORS NOT MOVIN...

Aug 6, 2001 Electrical System

IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, MECHANIC STATED THAT CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK INJECTORS AND FUEL PUMP RUNNING ALL THE TIME, THE SPARK LEADING UP ALL THE TIME , TIMING BELT APPEAR BROKE, DISTRIBUTORS NOT MOVIN...

Aug 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, MECHANIC STATED THAT CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK INJECTORS AND FUEL PUMP RUNNING ALL THE TIME, THE SPARK LEADING UP ALL THE TIME , TIMING BELT APPEAR BROKE, DISTRIBUTORS NOT MOVIN...

Jul 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ONLY 5MPG IN A PARKING LOT. HAD THIS HAPPENED A FEW MINUTES EARLIER WHILE WE WERE ON A BUSY ROAD, WE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN GRAVE DANGER. ENGINE RUINED, REPLACEMENT COST $4,400.

Jul 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ONLY 5MPG IN A PARKING LOT. HAD THIS HAPPENED A FEW MINUTES EARLIER WHILE WE WERE ON A BUSY ROAD, WE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN GRAVE DANGER. ENGINE RUINED, REPLACEMENT COST $4,400.

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STOPPED OPERATING WHILE TRAVELING OFF FREEWAY. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CAMSHAFT FAILURE. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STOPPED OPERATING WHILE TRAVELING OFF FREEWAY. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CAMSHAFT FAILURE. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SLC

Jun 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TOP OF THE HEAD BOLT BROKE OFF DUE TO BAD HEAT TREATING, AND LODGED AGIANST THE CAM SHAFT AND CAUSED MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE , ALONG WITH HAVING THE BRAKES NOT OPERATING , NO POWER STEERING AND, NEEDLESS TO SAY NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.WITH NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AN ACCEDENT IS GOING TO HAPPEN.

Jun 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TOP OF THE HEAD BOLT BROKE OFF DUE TO BAD HEAT TREATING, AND LODGED AGIANST THE CAM SHAFT AND CAUSED MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE , ALONG WITH HAVING THE BRAKES NOT OPERATING , NO POWER STEERING AND, NEEDLESS TO SAY NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.WITH NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AN ACCEDENT IS GOING TO HAPPEN.

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHE VEHICLE IS STARTED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILLS UP WITH FUMES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. A RECALL HA S BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. *AK

May 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHE VEHICLE IS STARTED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILLS UP WITH FUMES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. A RECALL HA S BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. *AK

May 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 96 V 253 00E/REAR LAMP SOCKET: REPLACED REAR LAMP BULBS 2-3 TIMES A MONTH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE WITH NON FUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT, CONSUMER PAID TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE REAR LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLY.*...

May 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 96 V 253 00E/REAR LAMP SOCKET: REPLACED REAR LAMP BULBS 2-3 TIMES A MONTH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE WITH NON FUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT, CONSUMER PAID TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE REAR LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLY.*...

May 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 96 V 253 00E/REAR LAMP SOCKET: REPLACED REAR LAMP BULBS 2-3 TIMES A MONTH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE WITH NON FUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT, CONSUMER PAID TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE REAR LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLY.*...

May 18, 2001 Exterior Lighting

RECALL 96 V 253 00E/REAR LAMP SOCKET: REPLACED REAR LAMP BULBS 2-3 TIMES A MONTH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE WITH NON FUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT, CONSUMER PAID TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE REAR LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLY.*...

May 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I REQUESTED BELLEVUE LINCOLN MERCURY INVESTIGATE A 'CLICKING' NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A GASKET FAILURE BETWEEN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND THE ENGINE HEADS. THE PROBABLE CAUSE WAS A FAILURE THE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. THIS FAILURE...

May 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I REQUESTED BELLEVUE LINCOLN MERCURY INVESTIGATE A 'CLICKING' NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A GASKET FAILURE BETWEEN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND THE ENGINE HEADS. THE PROBABLE CAUSE WAS A FAILURE THE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. THIS FAILURE...

May 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS APPEAR TO BE A MFG FLAW AND ARE VERY COMMON. FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX. *AK

May 5, 2001 Equipment

BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS APPEAR TO BE A MFG FLAW AND ARE VERY COMMON. FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX. *AK

May 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS APPEAR TO BE A MFG FLAW AND ARE VERY COMMON. FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX. *AK

May 5, 2001 Equipment

BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS APPEAR TO BE A MFG FLAW AND ARE VERY COMMON. FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A GAS LEAK FROM THE MAIN FUEL INTAKE LINE AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. IT RUNS DOWN THE BLOCK AND MANIFOLD. NOT ONLY IS THERE CONCERN FOR FIRE BUT ALSO THE ODOR IS VERY STRONG AND UNHEALTHY IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THIS LEAK APPEARS TO BE DUE TO POOR CLAMP OR HOSE. I HAVE HAD IT FIXED BUT IT HA...

Apr 27, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A GAS LEAK FROM THE MAIN FUEL INTAKE LINE AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. IT RUNS DOWN THE BLOCK AND MANIFOLD. NOT ONLY IS THERE CONCERN FOR FIRE BUT ALSO THE ODOR IS VERY STRONG AND UNHEALTHY IN THE PASSENGER CABIN. THIS LEAK APPEARS TO BE DUE TO POOR CLAMP OR HOSE. I HAVE HAD IT FIXED BUT IT HA...

Mar 29, 2001 Visibility

ELECTRICAL FAILURES HAVE CAUSED SHORT CIRCUIT IN BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS, AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU...

Mar 29, 2001 Visibility

ELECTRICAL FAILURES HAVE CAUSED SHORT CIRCUIT IN BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS, AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU...

Mar 29, 2001 Equipment

ELECTRICAL FAILURES HAVE CAUSED SHORT CIRCUIT IN BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS, AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU...

Mar 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN DECEMBER, WE COULD SMELL GASOLINE VAPORS COMING THROUGH THE DEFROST VENTS ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VAN JUST WAS TURNED ON IN THE COLD MORNING. IN JANUARY, WE TOOK IT TO PHIL LONG FORD (SERVICE ADVISOR: T. J. BROWN) TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY WERE STUMPED AFTER HAVING THE VAN THREE DAYS. THEY HAD T...

Mar 29, 2001 Visibility

ELECTRICAL FAILURES HAVE CAUSED SHORT CIRCUIT IN BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS, AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU...

Mar 29, 2001 Visibility

ELECTRICAL FAILURES HAVE CAUSED SHORT CIRCUIT IN BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS, AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU...

Mar 29, 2001 Equipment

ELECTRICAL FAILURES HAVE CAUSED SHORT CIRCUIT IN BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS, AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. ALSO, REAR DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONER DID NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FU...

Mar 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN DECEMBER, WE COULD SMELL GASOLINE VAPORS COMING THROUGH THE DEFROST VENTS ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VAN JUST WAS TURNED ON IN THE COLD MORNING. IN JANUARY, WE TOOK IT TO PHIL LONG FORD (SERVICE ADVISOR: T. J. BROWN) TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY WERE STUMPED AFTER HAVING THE VAN THREE DAYS. THEY HAD T...

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHILE TURNING AT A LIGHT INTERSECTION. WHICH BROKE MY TIMING BELT.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHILE TURNING AT A LIGHT INTERSECTION. WHICH BROKE MY TIMING BELT.*AK

Mar 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 40MPH AND LESS AND WHEN DRIVER LETS UP ON ACCELERATOR VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE. DEALER HAS DUPLICATED PROBLEM; HOWEVER, COULD NOT CORRECT IT. *AK

Mar 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 40MPH AND LESS AND WHEN DRIVER LETS UP ON ACCELERATOR VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE. DEALER HAS DUPLICATED PROBLEM; HOWEVER, COULD NOT CORRECT IT. *AK

Mar 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

I AM SENDING THIS NOTE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT HOW THE CURRENT RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE IS BEING HANDLED. I HAVE STRUGGLED TO COMPLY WITH THIS RECALL, INVOLVING THE FUEL TANK, FOR OVER ONE MONTH, AND NO DEALER IN THIS AREA SEEMS TO HAVE THE PART, AND THEY HAVE NO CLUE AS TO WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. WH...

Mar 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

I AM SENDING THIS NOTE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT HOW THE CURRENT RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE IS BEING HANDLED. I HAVE STRUGGLED TO COMPLY WITH THIS RECALL, INVOLVING THE FUEL TANK, FOR OVER ONE MONTH, AND NO DEALER IN THIS AREA SEEMS TO HAVE THE PART, AND THEY HAVE NO CLUE AS TO WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. WH...

Mar 14, 2001 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMERS FUEL FILLER PIPE VENT HOSE LEAKED AND WAS REPAIRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OOV-419, THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBUSEMENT. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MUFFLER, TAIL PIPE ANF FRONT MANIFOLD FAILED, CAUSING FUMES. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE WIPER TO ONLY OPERATE ON HIGH. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Suspension

THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Seat Belts

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMERS FUEL FILLER PIPE VENT HOSE LEAKED AND WAS REPAIRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE OOV-419, THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBUSEMENT. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MUFFLER, TAIL PIPE ANF FRONT MANIFOLD FAILED, CAUSING FUMES. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE WIPER TO ONLY OPERATE ON HIGH. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Suspension

THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. NLM

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V419002. CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED, AND WAS INFORMED AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V419002. CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP TO HAVE VEHICLE SERVICED, AND WAS INFORMED AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT ELECTRONIC RESTRAINTS ARE INOPERABLE. ONE IS LOCKED IN POSITION AND OTHER IS IN SEMI-LOCKED IN POSITION.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 12, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT ELECTRONIC RESTRAINTS ARE INOPERABLE. ONE IS LOCKED IN POSITION AND OTHER IS IN SEMI-LOCKED IN POSITION.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WENT TO LADIA LINCOLN MERCURY WEST , LAKE VILLAGER, CA. PHONE NUMBER 805-495-2193 AND WAS REFUSED RECALL OOV419002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S59 REPAIRS. CONSUMER WAS GIVEN NO EXPLANATION. *AK

Mar 8, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WENT TO LADIA LINCOLN MERCURY WEST , LAKE VILLAGER, CA. PHONE NUMBER 805-495-2193 AND WAS REFUSED RECALL OOV419002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S59 REPAIRS. CONSUMER WAS GIVEN NO EXPLANATION. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SMELL - LOCAL DEALER REPLACE HOSE AT THE TANK ON A RECALL. STILL SMELL FUEL, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE A/C OR HEATER IS PUT ON. A MECHANIC BY PHONE SAID HE RECENTLY REPLACED ALL OF THE FUEL HOSES UNDER THE HOOD ON ANOTHER VILLAGER. I WILL BE BRINGING THE VEHICLE BY TO CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM FURTHER...

Mar 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

1) FUEL SMELL IN CAR. DEALER REPLACED FUEL LINE BY TANK. SMELL CONTINUES. MECHANIC STATED THEY HAD REPLACE FUEL HOSES UNDER THE DASH OF ANOTHER VILLAGER. ANOTHER MECHANIC STATE THEY HAD REPLACE SHEERED MANIFOLD BOLTS. 2.) A/C & HEATER DO NOT COOL OR WARM UP UNLESS YOU ARE EXCELLERATING. REAR A...

Mar 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SMELL - LOCAL DEALER REPLACE HOSE AT THE TANK ON A RECALL. STILL SMELL FUEL, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE A/C OR HEATER IS PUT ON. A MECHANIC BY PHONE SAID HE RECENTLY REPLACED ALL OF THE FUEL HOSES UNDER THE HOOD ON ANOTHER VILLAGER. I WILL BE BRINGING THE VEHICLE BY TO CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM FURTHER...

Mar 5, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

1) FUEL SMELL IN CAR. DEALER REPLACED FUEL LINE BY TANK. SMELL CONTINUES. MECHANIC STATED THEY HAD REPLACE FUEL HOSES UNDER THE DASH OF ANOTHER VILLAGER. ANOTHER MECHANIC STATE THEY HAD REPLACE SHEERED MANIFOLD BOLTS. 2.) A/C & HEATER DO NOT COOL OR WARM UP UNLESS YOU ARE EXCELLERATING. REAR A...

Mar 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 00V419002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S59 REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP INFORMED HER THAT REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 00V419002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S59 REPAIRS. DEALERSHIP INFORMED HER THAT REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN MINUTES AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER FEELS IT WAS A DIRECT RESULT FROM RECALL ON FUEL VENT HOUSE.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN MINUTES AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER FEELS IT WAS A DIRECT RESULT FROM RECALL ON FUEL VENT HOUSE.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN SECONDS WITH OUT WARNING. CONSUMER FEELS THIS PROBLEM IS RELATED TO RECALL FOR FUEL VENT HOSE. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN SECONDS WITH OUT WARNING. CONSUMER FEELS THIS PROBLEM IS RELATED TO RECALL FOR FUEL VENT HOSE. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPYING BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPYING BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PRESSURE HOSE TO INJECTOR PREMATURELY CRACKED AND LEAKED FUEL WITH OUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP'S MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NOT A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AS THE RESULT OF LEAKING GAS. THE CONSUMER HAD INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER THROUGH INVESTIGATIO...

Feb 22, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PRESSURE HOSE TO INJECTOR PREMATURELY CRACKED AND LEAKED FUEL WITH OUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP'S MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NOT A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AS THE RESULT OF LEAKING GAS. THE CONSUMER HAD INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER THROUGH INVESTIGATIO...

Feb 20, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS FUEL SMELL IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE, TAKEN TO DEALER ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WHO REPLACED A NARROW HOSE THAT APPARENTLY WAS TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE AND CAUSED SMELL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS FUEL SMELL IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE, TAKEN TO DEALER ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WHO REPLACED A NARROW HOSE THAT APPARENTLY WAS TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE AND CAUSED SMELL. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERAL OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK HAVE POPPED OFF LEAVING THE STEM OF THE BOLT EMBEDDED IN THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, DANGEROUS EXHAUST GASES ARE SEEPING OUT INTO THE ENGINE AREA BECAUSE THE MANIFOLD IS NO LONGER TIGHTLY ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE. IN ORDER TO FIX...

Feb 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

SEVERAL OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK HAVE POPPED OFF LEAVING THE STEM OF THE BOLT EMBEDDED IN THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, DANGEROUS EXHAUST GASES ARE SEEPING OUT INTO THE ENGINE AREA BECAUSE THE MANIFOLD IS NO LONGER TIGHTLY ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE. IN ORDER TO FIX...

Feb 17, 2001 Structure

THE LOCKS WILL LOCK ALL DOORS BY THEMSELVES, AND I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON OR HOLD THE UNLOCK BUTTON DOWN WHILE GETTING OUT OR GETTING MY SON OUT. FORD HAS TOLD ME THERE IS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM COULD MEAN LIFE OR DEATH IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 17, 2001 Structure

THE LOCKS WILL LOCK ALL DOORS BY THEMSELVES, AND I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON OR HOLD THE UNLOCK BUTTON DOWN WHILE GETTING OUT OR GETTING MY SON OUT. FORD HAS TOLD ME THERE IS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM COULD MEAN LIFE OR DEATH IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FUEL ODOR GETTING INTO VEHICLE ONLY IN COLD WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK AFTER TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND FAILING, THE CONSUMER DID INTERNET RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS COLD WEATHER WHI...

Feb 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FUEL ODOR GETTING INTO VEHICLE ONLY IN COLD WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK AFTER TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND FAILING, THE CONSUMER DID INTERNET RESEARCH AND DISCOVERED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS COLD WEATHER WHI...

Jan 25, 2001 Exterior Lighting

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TAIL LIGHTS NOT ILUMINATING PROPERLY, BEEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 25, 2001 Exterior Lighting

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TAIL LIGHTS NOT ILUMINATING PROPERLY, BEEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED, BACK VENT WINDOW FELL OUT OF FRAME. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Visibility

FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED, BACK VENT WINDOW FELL OUT OF FRAME. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE AFTER BELT TIGHTENING. VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN MOVING IN TRAFFIC. HARD TO CONTROL. DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED, BACK VENT WINDOW FELL OUT OF FRAME. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Visibility

FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED, BACK VENT WINDOW FELL OUT OF FRAME. *AK

Jan 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE AFTER BELT TIGHTENING. VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN MOVING IN TRAFFIC. HARD TO CONTROL. DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR PASSED 4 YEARS. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT'S COLD. INSIDE OF VEHICLE FILLS UP WITH FUMES. ONCE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP FUMES GO AWAY. DEALER SAYS THEY'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. CONSUMER HAS AN APPOINTMENT TO INSPECT VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR PASSED 4 YEARS. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT'S COLD. INSIDE OF VEHICLE FILLS UP WITH FUMES. ONCE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP FUMES GO AWAY. DEALER SAYS THEY'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. CONSUMER HAS AN APPOINTMENT TO INSPECT VEHICLE.*AK

Jan 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT 46,000 MILES VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FUEL FUMES/ODOR GETTING INTO VEHICLE ONLY AT 0 DEGREE WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE THIS PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. *AK THE PROBLEM OCCURS DURING WINTER AND HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED TO BE DUE TO FU...

Jan 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT 46,000 MILES VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FUEL FUMES/ODOR GETTING INTO VEHICLE ONLY AT 0 DEGREE WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE THIS PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. *AK THE PROBLEM OCCURS DURING WINTER AND HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED TO BE DUE TO FU...

Jan 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VAN HAD A STRONG FUEL ODOR NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ODOR FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE IT TURNS OUT THERE WAS A LEAK IN ONE OF THE FITTINGS ON A FUEL HOSE LEADING TO ONE OF MY (TWO) FUEL RAILS. THE LEAK WAS ENOUGH TO SATURAT...

Jan 6, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VAN HAD A STRONG FUEL ODOR NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ODOR FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE IT TURNS OUT THERE WAS A LEAK IN ONE OF THE FITTINGS ON A FUEL HOSE LEADING TO ONE OF MY (TWO) FUEL RAILS. THE LEAK WAS ENOUGH TO SATURAT...

Jan 3, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON FIRST OCCASSION ON DEC. 1999 ON A SUB ZERO DAY THERE WAS A RAW GAS SMELL IN CAR. WAS TAKEN NEXT DAY TO DEALER BUT AS TEMPERATURE WAS WARMER DIDN'T SHOW UP. THEY CHECKED IT OVER AND TIGHTENED ALL CLAMPS. IT DIDN'T DO IT AGAIN UNTIL IT GOT DOWN TO SUB ZERO TEMPERATURES. EACH TIME TAKEN TO DEALER IT...

Jan 3, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON FIRST OCCASSION ON DEC. 1999 ON A SUB ZERO DAY THERE WAS A RAW GAS SMELL IN CAR. WAS TAKEN NEXT DAY TO DEALER BUT AS TEMPERATURE WAS WARMER DIDN'T SHOW UP. THEY CHECKED IT OVER AND TIGHTENED ALL CLAMPS. IT DIDN'T DO IT AGAIN UNTIL IT GOT DOWN TO SUB ZERO TEMPERATURES. EACH TIME TAKEN TO DEALER IT...

Dec 28, 2000 Structure

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Visibility

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Equipment

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Structure

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Visibility

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 28, 2000 Equipment

ELECTRICAL:NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATION/WINDSHIELD SPRAYER FRONT AND REAR INOPERATIVE/INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS FOR VENTILATION INOP., RADIO&CD PLAYER OPERATION INTERMITTENT AT ALL TIMES AND REPLACED RADIO BUT STILL HAD PROBLEMS GETTING POWER TO THE UNIT ON A REGULAR BASIS; HYDRAULI...

Dec 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT SHEARED IN HALF . A TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT SHEARED IN HALF . A TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND REPAIRS DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP, MANUAL SLIDING DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OPEN WHEN RUNING OVER A BUMP OR A POTHOLE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Dec 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND REPAIRS DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP, MANUAL SLIDING DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OPEN WHEN RUNING OVER A BUMP OR A POTHOLE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE DETERIORATED RESULTING IN SERIOUS FUEL LEAK WHEN FUEL TANK WAS FULL OR NEARLY FULL. *AK

Nov 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE DETERIORATED RESULTING IN SERIOUS FUEL LEAK WHEN FUEL TANK WAS FULL OR NEARLY FULL. *AK

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

GENERAL TIRE P205/75R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR AND LEFT SIDE PANELS AND GAS OPENING LID, 2 OTHER TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED HAD IDENTICAL DAMAGE AS THE ONE THAT EXPERIENCED THE BLOWOUT. *SLC

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

GENERAL TIRE P205/75R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR AND LEFT SIDE PANELS AND GAS OPENING LID, 2 OTHER TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED HAD IDENTICAL DAMAGE AS THE ONE THAT EXPERIENCED THE BLOWOUT. *SLC

Oct 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PULLEY SIDE OF CRANKSHAFT BROKE OFF. STOPING ALL POWER EQUIPMENT. NEARLY KILLING ALL OCCUPANTS. OCCURED AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC

Oct 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

PULLEY SIDE OF CRANKSHAFT BROKE OFF. STOPING ALL POWER EQUIPMENT. NEARLY KILLING ALL OCCUPANTS. OCCURED AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC

Oct 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON 11/21/00 WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. AUTO TOWED TO MERCURY DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT OUR OWN EXPENSE ($4000). ONCE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, WE STARTED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS. WE STARTED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VE...

Oct 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON 11/21/00 WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. AUTO TOWED TO MERCURY DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT OUR OWN EXPENSE ($4000). ONCE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, WE STARTED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS. WE STARTED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VE...

Oct 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON 11/21/00 WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. AUTO TOWED TO MERCURY DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT OUR OWN EXPENSE ($4000). ONCE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, WE STARTED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS. WE STARTED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VE...

Oct 11, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON 11/21/00 WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. AUTO TOWED TO MERCURY DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT OUR OWN EXPENSE ($4000). ONCE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, WE STARTED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS. WE STARTED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VE...

Oct 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON 11/21/00 WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. AUTO TOWED TO MERCURY DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT OUR OWN EXPENSE ($4000). ONCE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, WE STARTED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS. WE STARTED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VE...

Oct 11, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON 11/21/00 WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. AUTO TOWED TO MERCURY DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT OUR OWN EXPENSE ($4000). ONCE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, WE STARTED HAVING OTHER PROBLEMS. WE STARTED TO NOTICE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VE...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

I HEARD A DIFFERENT NOISE AS I WAS DRIVING MY MINI VAN. I HAD THE TIRES CHECK TO SEE IF THERE WAS A KNOT OR SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TIRES AT GERALDS. THEY SAID THE TIRE WAS FINE. I CONTINUED TO HEAR THE NOISE,BUT NOTHING WAS WRONG. I WAS IN ROUTE TO GEORGETOWN SC ON HWY 17STH. I WAS TRAVELING ...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

I HEARD A DIFFERENT NOISE AS I WAS DRIVING MY MINI VAN. I HAD THE TIRES CHECK TO SEE IF THERE WAS A KNOT OR SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TIRES AT GERALDS. THEY SAID THE TIRE WAS FINE. I CONTINUED TO HEAR THE NOISE,BUT NOTHING WAS WRONG. I WAS IN ROUTE TO GEORGETOWN SC ON HWY 17STH. I WAS TRAVELING ...

Oct 2, 2000 Exterior Lighting

LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK, TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM WITH LIGHT BULB, BUT ITWAS THE SOCKETT, CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 96V253 003, BUT HIS CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK

Oct 2, 2000 Exterior Lighting

LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK, TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM WITH LIGHT BULB, BUT ITWAS THE SOCKETT, CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 96V253 003, BUT HIS CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK

Sep 25, 2000 Power Train

OWNER HAS BEEN WITHOUT A SPEEDOMETER FOR ALMOST A MONTH. SPEED SENSOR WAS TOTALLY UNAVAILABLE. OWNER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WERE 324 SPEED SENSORS ON BACK ORDER, AND THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

OWNER HAS BEEN WITHOUT A SPEEDOMETER FOR ALMOST A MONTH. SPEED SENSOR WAS TOTALLY UNAVAILABLE. OWNER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WERE 324 SPEED SENSORS ON BACK ORDER, AND THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Power Train

OWNER HAS BEEN WITHOUT A SPEEDOMETER FOR ALMOST A MONTH. SPEED SENSOR WAS TOTALLY UNAVAILABLE. OWNER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WERE 324 SPEED SENSORS ON BACK ORDER, AND THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES. *AK

Sep 25, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

OWNER HAS BEEN WITHOUT A SPEEDOMETER FOR ALMOST A MONTH. SPEED SENSOR WAS TOTALLY UNAVAILABLE. OWNER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WERE 324 SPEED SENSORS ON BACK ORDER, AND THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING ON BELTWAY AT 60-65 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING OR INDICATION VEHICLE CUT OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER DUE TO CRANKSHAFT BREAKING WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING ON BELTWAY AT 60-65 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING OR INDICATION VEHICLE CUT OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER DUE TO CRANKSHAFT BREAKING WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE DURING HWY DRIVING. FORD SERVICE DOCUMENTATION INDICATES IT IS A KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT: "ENGINEERING DETERMINED THE CAUSE WAS THE INITIAL TENSILE FORCE SET ON THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS DURING ASSEMBLY." COST TO REPAIR WAS $4000.

Sep 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE DURING HWY DRIVING. FORD SERVICE DOCUMENTATION INDICATES IT IS A KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT: "ENGINEERING DETERMINED THE CAUSE WAS THE INITIAL TENSILE FORCE SET ON THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS DURING ASSEMBLY." COST TO REPAIR WAS $4000.

Sep 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE DURING HWY DRIVING. FORD SERVICE DOCUMENTATION INDICATES IT IS A KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT: "ENGINEERING DETERMINED THE CAUSE WAS THE INITIAL TENSILE FORCE SET ON THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS DURING ASSEMBLY." COST TO REPAIR WAS $4000.

Sep 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE DURING HWY DRIVING. FORD SERVICE DOCUMENTATION INDICATES IT IS A KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT: "ENGINEERING DETERMINED THE CAUSE WAS THE INITIAL TENSILE FORCE SET ON THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS DURING ASSEMBLY." COST TO REPAIR WAS $4000.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT FRONT OF ENGINE. FORD OASIS REPORT, SSM 04925, ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM AND STATES IT'S DUE TO INITIAL OVER TENSION OF ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS AT ASSEMBLY.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT FRONT OF ENGINE. FORD OASIS REPORT, SSM 04925, ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM AND STATES IT'S DUE TO INITIAL OVER TENSION OF ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS AT ASSEMBLY.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT FRONT OF ENGINE. FORD OASIS REPORT, SSM 04925, ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM AND STATES IT'S DUE TO INITIAL OVER TENSION OF ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS AT ASSEMBLY.

Sep 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT FRONT OF ENGINE. FORD OASIS REPORT, SSM 04925, ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM AND STATES IT'S DUE TO INITIAL OVER TENSION OF ENGINE ACCESSORY BELTS AT ASSEMBLY.

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

WE'VE HAD THREE MAJOR BLOWOUTS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. DURING THE FIRST ONE, WE WERE GOING ONLY ABOUT 45 MPH AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75MPH AND MY HUSBAND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ONTO THE GRASS MEDIAN. THE TIRE LITERALLY EXPLO...

Sep 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

REAR LAMP SOCKET DOES NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE METAL CAN IN LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. MFR STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 96V253003. NHTSA CAMPAIGN STATES THAT THIS CAMPAIGN INCLUDES VEHICLES MFG STARTING IN APR 1994. ACTUAL VEHILCLE M...

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

WE'VE HAD THREE MAJOR BLOWOUTS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. DURING THE FIRST ONE, WE WERE GOING ONLY ABOUT 45 MPH AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75MPH AND MY HUSBAND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ONTO THE GRASS MEDIAN. THE TIRE LITERALLY EXPLO...

Sep 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

REAR LAMP SOCKET DOES NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE METAL CAN IN LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. MFR STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 96V253003. NHTSA CAMPAIGN STATES THAT THIS CAMPAIGN INCLUDES VEHICLES MFG STARTING IN APR 1994. ACTUAL VEHILCLE M...

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

WE'VE HAD THREE MAJOR BLOWOUTS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. DURING THE FIRST ONE, WE WERE GOING ONLY ABOUT 45 MPH AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75MPH AND MY HUSBAND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ONTO THE GRASS MEDIAN. THE TIRE LITERALLY EXPLO...

Sep 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

REAR LAMP SOCKET DOES NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE METAL CAN IN LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. MFR STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 96V253003. NHTSA CAMPAIGN STATES THAT THIS CAMPAIGN INCLUDES VEHICLES MFG STARTING IN APR 1994. ACTUAL VEHILCLE M...

Sep 7, 2000 Tires

WE'VE HAD THREE MAJOR BLOWOUTS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. DURING THE FIRST ONE, WE WERE GOING ONLY ABOUT 45 MPH AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 75MPH AND MY HUSBAND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ONTO THE GRASS MEDIAN. THE TIRE LITERALLY EXPLO...

Sep 7, 2000 Exterior Lighting

REAR LAMP SOCKET DOES NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE METAL CAN IN LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. MFR STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 96V253003. NHTSA CAMPAIGN STATES THAT THIS CAMPAIGN INCLUDES VEHICLES MFG STARTING IN APR 1994. ACTUAL VEHILCLE M...

Sep 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKING FROM FILLING METAL TUBE OR RUBBER HOSE THAT GOES INTO GAS TANK.

Sep 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKING FROM FILLING METAL TUBE OR RUBBER HOSE THAT GOES INTO GAS TANK.

Sep 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKING FROM FILLING METAL TUBE OR RUBBER HOSE THAT GOES INTO GAS TANK.

Sep 4, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAKING FROM FILLING METAL TUBE OR RUBBER HOSE THAT GOES INTO GAS TANK.

Aug 27, 2000 Equipment

PROBLEM #1. A/C STOPPED WORKING. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM TO LEAKING TUBING TO REAR A/C UNIT; REPLACED 05/23/00. PROBLEM #2. SMELLING ODOR LIKE FROM ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHORT/OVERHEATING WIRES IN DASHBOARD 08/26/00. REAR A/C UNIT STOPPED WORKING.

Aug 27, 2000 Electrical System

PROBLEM #1. A/C STOPPED WORKING. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM TO LEAKING TUBING TO REAR A/C UNIT; REPLACED 05/23/00. PROBLEM #2. SMELLING ODOR LIKE FROM ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHORT/OVERHEATING WIRES IN DASHBOARD 08/26/00. REAR A/C UNIT STOPPED WORKING.

Aug 27, 2000 Equipment

PROBLEM #1. A/C STOPPED WORKING. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM TO LEAKING TUBING TO REAR A/C UNIT; REPLACED 05/23/00. PROBLEM #2. SMELLING ODOR LIKE FROM ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHORT/OVERHEATING WIRES IN DASHBOARD 08/26/00. REAR A/C UNIT STOPPED WORKING.

Aug 27, 2000 Electrical System

PROBLEM #1. A/C STOPPED WORKING. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM TO LEAKING TUBING TO REAR A/C UNIT; REPLACED 05/23/00. PROBLEM #2. SMELLING ODOR LIKE FROM ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHORT/OVERHEATING WIRES IN DASHBOARD 08/26/00. REAR A/C UNIT STOPPED WORKING.

Jul 11, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT HAS A LOCK IN A FORWARD POSITION AND LEAVING OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT. ALSO, FUEL LINE UNDER FUEL INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS FUEL OVER ENGINE. UNABLE TO REPLACE IT UNLESS THE ENGINE HEAD IS REMOVE FIRST. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER...

Jul 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVER SEAT BELT HAS A LOCK IN A FORWARD POSITION AND LEAVING OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT. ALSO, FUEL LINE UNDER FUEL INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS FUEL OVER ENGINE. UNABLE TO REPLACE IT UNLESS THE ENGINE HEAD IS REMOVE FIRST. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER...

Jul 11, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT FAILED, SEAT ON THIRD ROW SEATBELT WOULD NOT CONNECT, FIXED IT WITH NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS, WHILE TRASFERING THE CAR SEAT TO ANOTHER SEAT, OWNER PULLED THE STRAP AND HEARD THE CLICK, BUT THE BELT DID NOT RETRACT, LEAVEING THE SEATBELT WITH A LOT OF SLACK

Jul 11, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT FAILED, SEAT ON THIRD ROW SEATBELT WOULD NOT CONNECT, FIXED IT WITH NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS, WHILE TRASFERING THE CAR SEAT TO ANOTHER SEAT, OWNER PULLED THE STRAP AND HEARD THE CLICK, BUT THE BELT DID NOT RETRACT, LEAVEING THE SEATBELT WITH A LOT OF SLACK

Jul 11, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT FAILED, SEAT ON THIRD ROW SEATBELT WOULD NOT CONNECT, FIXED IT WITH NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS, WHILE TRASFERING THE CAR SEAT TO ANOTHER SEAT, OWNER PULLED THE STRAP AND HEARD THE CLICK, BUT THE BELT DID NOT RETRACT, LEAVEING THE SEATBELT WITH A LOT OF SLACK

Jul 11, 2000 Seat Belts

DRIVER SEAT BELT HAS A LOCK IN A FORWARD POSITION AND LEAVING OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT. ALSO, FUEL LINE UNDER FUEL INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS FUEL OVER ENGINE. UNABLE TO REPLACE IT UNLESS THE ENGINE HEAD IS REMOVE FIRST. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER...

Jul 11, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DRIVER SEAT BELT HAS A LOCK IN A FORWARD POSITION AND LEAVING OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT. ALSO, FUEL LINE UNDER FUEL INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS FUEL OVER ENGINE. UNABLE TO REPLACE IT UNLESS THE ENGINE HEAD IS REMOVE FIRST. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER...

Jul 11, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT FAILED, SEAT ON THIRD ROW SEATBELT WOULD NOT CONNECT, FIXED IT WITH NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS, WHILE TRASFERING THE CAR SEAT TO ANOTHER SEAT, OWNER PULLED THE STRAP AND HEARD THE CLICK, BUT THE BELT DID NOT RETRACT, LEAVEING THE SEATBELT WITH A LOT OF SLACK

Jul 11, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT FAILED, SEAT ON THIRD ROW SEATBELT WOULD NOT CONNECT, FIXED IT WITH NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS, WHILE TRASFERING THE CAR SEAT TO ANOTHER SEAT, OWNER PULLED THE STRAP AND HEARD THE CLICK, BUT THE BELT DID NOT RETRACT, LEAVEING THE SEATBELT WITH A LOT OF SLACK

Jul 11, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT FAILED, SEAT ON THIRD ROW SEATBELT WOULD NOT CONNECT, FIXED IT WITH NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS, WHILE TRASFERING THE CAR SEAT TO ANOTHER SEAT, OWNER PULLED THE STRAP AND HEARD THE CLICK, BUT THE BELT DID NOT RETRACT, LEAVEING THE SEATBELT WITH A LOT OF SLACK

Jul 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT THAT HOLDS EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS SHEARED OFF DUE TO TO STRESS WHICH IS CAUSING A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE MIGHT NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOLT THAT HOLDS EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS SHEARED OFF DUE TO TO STRESS WHICH IS CAUSING A LOUD NOISE. VEHICLE MIGHT NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

REAR LAMP SOCKET WAS ON RECALL, THE PART WAS REPLACED AND REPAIRED, BUT WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. FORD KNEW OF PROBLEM, BUT WOULD NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Exterior Lighting

REAR LAMP SOCKET WAS ON RECALL, THE PART WAS REPLACED AND REPAIRED, BUT WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. FORD KNEW OF PROBLEM, BUT WOULD NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VAN JUST CUTS OFF/STALLS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 13, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VAN JUST CUTS OFF/STALLS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT TIGHTENED, AND COULD CUT THROUGH, WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE DRIVER IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 8, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IT TIGHTENED, AND COULD CUT THROUGH, WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE DRIVER IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 17, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUALLY BLINKED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT AIR BAG MAIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST, ESTIMATED BETWEEN $700 - $900. *AK

May 17, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUALLY BLINKED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT AIR BAG MAIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST, ESTIMATED BETWEEN $700 - $900. *AK

May 6, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WE SMELL GASOLINE FUMES OCCASIONALLY BUT COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING IT. I READ IN THE NEWSPAPER WHERE AN OWNER OF A VEHICLE LIKE MINE, WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. HE FOUND OUT THAT THE SMELL WAS CAUSED BY GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE AT MULTIPLE POINTS WHERE THE NEOPRENE FUEL ...

May 6, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WE SMELL GASOLINE FUMES OCCASIONALLY BUT COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING IT. I READ IN THE NEWSPAPER WHERE AN OWNER OF A VEHICLE LIKE MINE, WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. HE FOUND OUT THAT THE SMELL WAS CAUSED BY GASOLINE LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE AT MULTIPLE POINTS WHERE THE NEOPRENE FUEL ...

Apr 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS A BOLT THAT HAS SHEARED OFF. THIS TO ME SEEMS AS THOUGH IT IS A DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP AND A SAFETY HAZARD. I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL A MECHANIC NOTICED THE BOLT BROKE AND BROUGHT IT TO MY ATTENTION. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS THE ORIGINAL. THIS PROBLEM COULD CAUSE EXHUAS...

Apr 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS A BOLT THAT HAS SHEARED OFF. THIS TO ME SEEMS AS THOUGH IT IS A DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP AND A SAFETY HAZARD. I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL A MECHANIC NOTICED THE BOLT BROKE AND BROUGHT IT TO MY ATTENTION. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS THE ORIGINAL. THIS PROBLEM COULD CAUSE EXHUAS...

Apr 25, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL RELEASES SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL RELEASES SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PLATE ASSEMBLY STICKS, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT THROTTLE HARD IN ORDER TO RELEASE IT, WHICH CAN MAKE VEHICLE JUMP OR FREEZE UP. *AK

Apr 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE PLATE ASSEMBLY STICKS, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT THROTTLE HARD IN ORDER TO RELEASE IT, WHICH CAN MAKE VEHICLE JUMP OR FREEZE UP. *AK

Mar 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED APPLIED BRAKES, AND HEARD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WON'T STOP. ALSO, PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR, AND BRAKES WILL PULSATE. *AK

Mar 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED APPLIED BRAKES, AND HEARD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WON'T STOP. ALSO, PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR, AND BRAKES WILL PULSATE. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S RESTRAINT BROKE, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S RESTRAINT BROKE, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT FRONT OF ENGINE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED ,AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WOULD ONLY BE REPAIRED AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR INTERIOR SMELLED STRONGLY OF FUEL AFTER FILL UP. GAS SPILLED TO THE FLOOR, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. THE DOORS LOCKS LATCH UNASSISTED AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN OPENED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTS OF SAME OCCURRENCES FROM OTHER OWNERS.

Mar 6, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CAR INTERIOR SMELLED STRONGLY OF FUEL AFTER FILL UP. GAS SPILLED TO THE FLOOR, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. THE DOORS LOCKS LATCH UNASSISTED AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN OPENED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTS OF SAME OCCURRENCES FROM OTHER OWNERS.

Mar 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT FRONT OF ENGINE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED ,AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WOULD ONLY BE REPAIRED AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR INTERIOR SMELLED STRONGLY OF FUEL AFTER FILL UP. GAS SPILLED TO THE FLOOR, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. THE DOORS LOCKS LATCH UNASSISTED AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN OPENED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTS OF SAME OCCURRENCES FROM OTHER OWNERS.

Mar 6, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE CAR INTERIOR SMELLED STRONGLY OF FUEL AFTER FILL UP. GAS SPILLED TO THE FLOOR, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. THE DOORS LOCKS LATCH UNASSISTED AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN OPENED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPORTS OF SAME OCCURRENCES FROM OTHER OWNERS.

Jan 29, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A VERY STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE MINI VAN, WHICH SEEMS TO BE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE - I.E. WHEN IT IS VERY COLD, THE PROBLEM OCCURS, THEN GOES AWAY WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WARMS UP. THE SMELL OF GAS IS SO STRONG THAT THE HEAT CANNOT BE TURNED ON IN THE VAN, WHICH MAKES THE VAN UNDRIVABLE...

Jan 29, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A VERY STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE MINI VAN, WHICH SEEMS TO BE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE - I.E. WHEN IT IS VERY COLD, THE PROBLEM OCCURS, THEN GOES AWAY WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WARMS UP. THE SMELL OF GAS IS SO STRONG THAT THE HEAT CANNOT BE TURNED ON IN THE VAN, WHICH MAKES THE VAN UNDRIVABLE...

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS A RADIATOR LEAK DUE TO THE RADIATOR COMING A LOOSE AT THE MANUFACTURED SEAMS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS A RADIATOR LEAK DUE TO THE RADIATOR COMING A LOOSE AT THE MANUFACTURED SEAMS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE DUE TO CRANKSHAFT FAILURE. *MJS

Jan 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE DUE TO CRANKSHAFT FAILURE. *MJS

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE HOSE WAS LEAKING, ODOR ESPECIALLY STRONG AFTER FILL-UP. VERY UPSET THAT MY FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER IT, EVEN THOUGH IT COVERS "FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANK." TOOK TO DEALER; COST $210 TO REPAIR. POWER WINDOW CONTROL: CONTROL FOR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW QUIT WORKING. TOOK...

Jan 15, 2000 Visibility

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE HOSE WAS LEAKING, ODOR ESPECIALLY STRONG AFTER FILL-UP. VERY UPSET THAT MY FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER IT, EVEN THOUGH IT COVERS "FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANK." TOOK TO DEALER; COST $210 TO REPAIR. POWER WINDOW CONTROL: CONTROL FOR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW QUIT WORKING. TOOK...

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE HOSE WAS LEAKING, ODOR ESPECIALLY STRONG AFTER FILL-UP. VERY UPSET THAT MY FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER IT, EVEN THOUGH IT COVERS "FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANK." TOOK TO DEALER; COST $210 TO REPAIR. POWER WINDOW CONTROL: CONTROL FOR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW QUIT WORKING. TOOK...

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE HOSE WAS LEAKING, ODOR ESPECIALLY STRONG AFTER FILL-UP. VERY UPSET THAT MY FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER IT, EVEN THOUGH IT COVERS "FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANK." TOOK TO DEALER; COST $210 TO REPAIR. POWER WINDOW CONTROL: CONTROL FOR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW QUIT WORKING. TOOK...

Jan 15, 2000 Visibility

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE HOSE WAS LEAKING, ODOR ESPECIALLY STRONG AFTER FILL-UP. VERY UPSET THAT MY FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER IT, EVEN THOUGH IT COVERS "FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANK." TOOK TO DEALER; COST $210 TO REPAIR. POWER WINDOW CONTROL: CONTROL FOR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW QUIT WORKING. TOOK...

Jan 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE HOSE WAS LEAKING, ODOR ESPECIALLY STRONG AFTER FILL-UP. VERY UPSET THAT MY FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY DIDN'T COVER IT, EVEN THOUGH IT COVERS "FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANK." TOOK TO DEALER; COST $210 TO REPAIR. POWER WINDOW CONTROL: CONTROL FOR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW QUIT WORKING. TOOK...

Dec 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY & EXITING OFF THE HIGHWAY, PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO THE BUILDING FOR A DOCTOR'S APPT, AND WAS NOTIIFIED THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY & EXITING OFF THE HIGHWAY, PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO THE BUILDING FOR A DOCTOR'S APPT, AND WAS NOTIIFIED THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Dec 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GAS INITIALLY AROUND VEHICLE. DISCOVERED LEAK WHEN FILLED UP TANK WITH GAS. THIS WAS REPAIRED. LATER STARTED NOTICING SMELL OF GAS CONTINUING INSIDE VEHICLE. WOULD GET HEADACHES WHEN A/C WAS ON. THOUGHT IT WAS FROM MOLD. NOW WITH WINTER AND USING HEAT, SMELL REALLY BAD AND STRONG. AT FIRST ...

Dec 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELL OF GAS INITIALLY AROUND VEHICLE. DISCOVERED LEAK WHEN FILLED UP TANK WITH GAS. THIS WAS REPAIRED. LATER STARTED NOTICING SMELL OF GAS CONTINUING INSIDE VEHICLE. WOULD GET HEADACHES WHEN A/C WAS ON. THOUGHT IT WAS FROM MOLD. NOW WITH WINTER AND USING HEAT, SMELL REALLY BAD AND STRONG. AT FIRST ...

Nov 14, 1999 Visibility

STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST 10 TO 15 MINUTES OF USING THE HEATER. *AK

Nov 14, 1999 Visibility

STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST 10 TO 15 MINUTES OF USING THE HEATER. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED , IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, VEHICLE WILL LOSE THE BRAKE AND TAILLIGHTS. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Power Train

THE GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY SHIFTED ON THE RED LIGHT ON THE INTERSECTION WHAT CAUSED THE VAN TO "JUMP" FORWARD WHAT ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DID IT AGAIN SOMETIME LATER DURING "MICHIGAN U TURN" MANEUVER

Nov 10, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED , IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON, VEHICLE WILL LOSE THE BRAKE AND TAILLIGHTS. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Nov 10, 1999 Power Train

THE GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY SHIFTED ON THE RED LIGHT ON THE INTERSECTION WHAT CAUSED THE VAN TO "JUMP" FORWARD WHAT ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DID IT AGAIN SOMETIME LATER DURING "MICHIGAN U TURN" MANEUVER

Nov 9, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILLER FILTER VALVE HOSE CRACKED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION A FIRE MAY HAVE STARTED. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER FILTER VALVE HOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 9, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILLER FILTER VALVE HOSE CRACKED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IF THERE WAS A SOURCE OF IGNITION A FIRE MAY HAVE STARTED. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER FILTER VALVE HOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting

BRAKELIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY RIGHT/ LEFT SOMETIMES BOTH. IF HEADLAMPS ARE ON AND APPLY BRAKES....LOSE ALL REAR TAIL/BRAKE LAMPS EXCEPT FOR OVERHEAD 3D BRAKE LAMP MOUNTED ON TOP OF MINIVAN REAR DOOR

Nov 5, 1999 Exterior Lighting

BRAKELIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY RIGHT/ LEFT SOMETIMES BOTH. IF HEADLAMPS ARE ON AND APPLY BRAKES....LOSE ALL REAR TAIL/BRAKE LAMPS EXCEPT FOR OVERHEAD 3D BRAKE LAMP MOUNTED ON TOP OF MINIVAN REAR DOOR

Oct 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIVE BOLTS SHEARED CAUSING EXHAUST GASKETS TO BLOW OUT AND EXHAUST TO LEAK INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HINTED THAT DESIGN FLAW THE CAUSE AND THEY HAVE DONE MANY REPAIRS. DEALER STATED THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT IS NOT COVERING REPAIRS AFTER 50,000 MILES OR 5 YEARS.

Oct 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

FIVE BOLTS SHEARED CAUSING EXHAUST GASKETS TO BLOW OUT AND EXHAUST TO LEAK INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HINTED THAT DESIGN FLAW THE CAUSE AND THEY HAVE DONE MANY REPAIRS. DEALER STATED THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT IS NOT COVERING REPAIRS AFTER 50,000 MILES OR 5 YEARS.

Sep 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENSE COVERS ARE YELLOW CAUSING THE LAMPS TO BE YELLOW WITH MIN. BRIGHTNESS. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AS BEING COMMON. HE SOLD ONE OF HIS MERCURYS BECAUSE THE LAMP COVERS YELLOWED. HE KNEW OF SOMEONE CRASHING BECAUSE OF THE DIM LIGHTS. COST TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP COVERS ...

Sep 29, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENSE COVERS ARE YELLOW CAUSING THE LAMPS TO BE YELLOW WITH MIN. BRIGHTNESS. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AS BEING COMMON. HE SOLD ONE OF HIS MERCURYS BECAUSE THE LAMP COVERS YELLOWED. HE KNEW OF SOMEONE CRASHING BECAUSE OF THE DIM LIGHTS. COST TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP COVERS ...

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DOING 65MPH. NEAREST MERCURY DEALER IN ABERDEEN, MARYLAND ADVISED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE.

Sep 28, 1999 Power Train

ON 8/24/99, PARKED VEHICLE. WENT TO START, WOULD NOT BACK UP, ONLY FORWARD GEAR. TOOK IT TO MULLINAX ON 8/30. APPROX. 9/9, MULLINAX SAID IT WAS TRANSMISSION. WOULD COST US APPROX. $3,000. THEY REBUILT 1 TRANY; DID NOT WORK. REBUILT IT AGAIN. STILL DID NOT WORK. FINALLY GAVE ME A RENTAL CAR ON 9/20...

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DOING 65MPH. NEAREST MERCURY DEALER IN ABERDEEN, MARYLAND ADVISED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE.

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DOING 65MPH. NEAREST MERCURY DEALER IN ABERDEEN, MARYLAND ADVISED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE.

Sep 28, 1999 Power Train

ON 8/24/99, PARKED VEHICLE. WENT TO START, WOULD NOT BACK UP, ONLY FORWARD GEAR. TOOK IT TO MULLINAX ON 8/30. APPROX. 9/9, MULLINAX SAID IT WAS TRANSMISSION. WOULD COST US APPROX. $3,000. THEY REBUILT 1 TRANY; DID NOT WORK. REBUILT IT AGAIN. STILL DID NOT WORK. FINALLY GAVE ME A RENTAL CAR ON 9/20...

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DOING 65MPH. NEAREST MERCURY DEALER IN ABERDEEN, MARYLAND ADVISED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE.

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL CAMPAIGN #96V253003 DATE: 08/17/98 FOR THIS VEHICLE, WHICH DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY, BUT FORD SAYS MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED.

Sep 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAD SEVEN (7) OF TWELVE (12)EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS SHEAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE QUEEN CITY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, THAT THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH 1993 AND 1994 YEAR MODEL MERCURY VILLAGERS. I WAS FURTHER INFORMED THAT ALL TWELVE (12) STUDS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW...

Sep 27, 1999 Equipment

THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL CAMPAIGN #96V253003 DATE: 08/17/98 FOR THIS VEHICLE, WHICH DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY, BUT FORD SAYS MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED.

Sep 27, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL CAMPAIGN #96V253003 DATE: 08/17/98 FOR THIS VEHICLE, WHICH DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY, BUT FORD SAYS MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED.

Sep 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAD SEVEN (7) OF TWELVE (12)EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS SHEAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE QUEEN CITY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, THAT THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH 1993 AND 1994 YEAR MODEL MERCURY VILLAGERS. I WAS FURTHER INFORMED THAT ALL TWELVE (12) STUDS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW...

Sep 27, 1999 Equipment

THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL CAMPAIGN #96V253003 DATE: 08/17/98 FOR THIS VEHICLE, WHICH DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY, BUT FORD SAYS MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED.

Sep 9, 1999 Electrical System

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STARTD, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD BE FLASHING & FINALLY STAY ON. HAS TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOT TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING SYSTEM. DOES NOT KNOW IF AIR BAG WOULD WORK PREMATURELY OR NOT. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Air Bags

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STARTD, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD BE FLASHING & FINALLY STAY ON. HAS TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOT TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING SYSTEM. DOES NOT KNOW IF AIR BAG WOULD WORK PREMATURELY OR NOT. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STARTD, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD BE FLASHING & FINALLY STAY ON. HAS TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOT TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING SYSTEM. DOES NOT KNOW IF AIR BAG WOULD WORK PREMATURELY OR NOT. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Electrical System

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STARTD, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD BE FLASHING & FINALLY STAY ON. HAS TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOT TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING SYSTEM. DOES NOT KNOW IF AIR BAG WOULD WORK PREMATURELY OR NOT. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Air Bags

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STARTD, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD BE FLASHING & FINALLY STAY ON. HAS TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOT TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING SYSTEM. DOES NOT KNOW IF AIR BAG WOULD WORK PREMATURELY OR NOT. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STARTD, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD BE FLASHING & FINALLY STAY ON. HAS TAKEN TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOT TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING SYSTEM. DOES NOT KNOW IF AIR BAG WOULD WORK PREMATURELY OR NOT. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING WITH GAS, LEAKS WHEN FULL.

Aug 25, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING WITH GAS, LEAKS WHEN FULL.

Aug 24, 1999 Equipment

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVES A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF AIR CONDITION PIPES/HOSES. THIS CAN CAUSE A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONER IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DEFROSTER AND ITS FAILURE MAY AND COULD LEAD TO ZERO OR N...

Aug 24, 1999 Equipment

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SAFETY DEFECT INVOLVES A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF AIR CONDITION PIPES/HOSES. THIS CAN CAUSE A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR CONDITIONER IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DEFROSTER AND ITS FAILURE MAY AND COULD LEAD TO ZERO OR N...

Aug 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHT DUE TO CRANKSHAFT FAILURE. VEHICLE AT DEALER SHOP. VEHICLE AT DEALER'S . SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHT DUE TO CRANKSHAFT FAILURE. VEHICLE AT DEALER SHOP. VEHICLE AT DEALER'S . SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.*AK

Aug 10, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN WHILE PARKED ON ANY DOWNWARD SLOPE. DANGEROUS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN OR MOTHERS WITH BABIES DURING INGRESS/EGRESS. DEALER MENTIONS REPLACING SLIDING DOOR TRACK WHICH IS A WELDED/PAINTED FRAME COMPONENT AND REQUIRES BODY WORK TO FIX.

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SHAFT BROKEN. DAMAGED HEADS. DEALER SUGGESTS ENGINE REPLACEMENT. CAR ONLY HAS 75000 MILES ON IT AND THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE FREEZING UP. WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT AN ASPIRE OR ANOTHER 8000 DOLLAR VEHICLE. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT A 30000 DOLLAR VEHICLE. NO CAR ESPECIALLY AN EXPENSIVE ONE SHOUL...

Aug 10, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN WHILE PARKED ON ANY DOWNWARD SLOPE. DANGEROUS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN OR MOTHERS WITH BABIES DURING INGRESS/EGRESS. DEALER MENTIONS REPLACING SLIDING DOOR TRACK WHICH IS A WELDED/PAINTED FRAME COMPONENT AND REQUIRES BODY WORK TO FIX.

Aug 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANK SHAFT BROKEN. DAMAGED HEADS. DEALER SUGGESTS ENGINE REPLACEMENT. CAR ONLY HAS 75000 MILES ON IT AND THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE FREEZING UP. WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT AN ASPIRE OR ANOTHER 8000 DOLLAR VEHICLE. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT A 30000 DOLLAR VEHICLE. NO CAR ESPECIALLY AN EXPENSIVE ONE SHOUL...

Jul 26, 1999 Equipment

THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE COOLANT TUBE. THE OEM TUBE IS INSULATED WITH FOAM, BUT THE ENDS ARE NOT ENCLOSED. THIS ALLOWS WATER, ROAD SALT AND THE ELEMENTS TO WORK BETWEEN THE FOAM INSULATION AND THE METAL TUBE AND CORRODE THE TUBE. IT IS NOT A CHEAP ITEM TO REPLACE. THE TUBE ITSELF HAS A COST...

Jul 26, 1999 Equipment

THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE COOLANT TUBE. THE OEM TUBE IS INSULATED WITH FOAM, BUT THE ENDS ARE NOT ENCLOSED. THIS ALLOWS WATER, ROAD SALT AND THE ELEMENTS TO WORK BETWEEN THE FOAM INSULATION AND THE METAL TUBE AND CORRODE THE TUBE. IT IS NOT A CHEAP ITEM TO REPLACE. THE TUBE ITSELF HAS A COST...

Jul 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE APART IMMEDIATELY BEHIND TIMING GEAR. VEHICLE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AT TIME OF FAILURE. TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. / ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK THEMSELVES INTERMITTENTLY, WITHOUT HUMAN ASSISTANCE. MUST ALWAYS HAVE KEY IN HAND WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. FAILURES ARE ONGOING AND UNPREDICTABL...

Jul 18, 1999 Structure

CRANKSHAFT BROKE APART IMMEDIATELY BEHIND TIMING GEAR. VEHICLE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AT TIME OF FAILURE. TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. / ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK THEMSELVES INTERMITTENTLY, WITHOUT HUMAN ASSISTANCE. MUST ALWAYS HAVE KEY IN HAND WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. FAILURES ARE ONGOING AND UNPREDICTABL...

Jul 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE APART IMMEDIATELY BEHIND TIMING GEAR. VEHICLE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AT TIME OF FAILURE. TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. / ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK THEMSELVES INTERMITTENTLY, WITHOUT HUMAN ASSISTANCE. MUST ALWAYS HAVE KEY IN HAND WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. FAILURES ARE ONGOING AND UNPREDICTABL...

Jul 18, 1999 Structure

CRANKSHAFT BROKE APART IMMEDIATELY BEHIND TIMING GEAR. VEHICLE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN AT TIME OF FAILURE. TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. / ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK THEMSELVES INTERMITTENTLY, WITHOUT HUMAN ASSISTANCE. MUST ALWAYS HAVE KEY IN HAND WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. FAILURES ARE ONGOING AND UNPREDICTABL...

Jun 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL RAIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL RAIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THESE PARTS. I FEEL THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REIMBURSE ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THESE PARTS. I FEEL THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REIMBURSE ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Jun 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AT AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. RELEASING OF THE PARKING BRAKE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED CAUSES ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS TO EXTEND BEYOND THEIR NORMAL OPERATIONAL RANGE, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDE...

Jun 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AT AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. RELEASING OF THE PARKING BRAKE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED CAUSES ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS TO EXTEND BEYOND THEIR NORMAL OPERATIONAL RANGE, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDE...

Jun 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AT AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. RELEASING OF THE PARKING BRAKE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED CAUSES ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS TO EXTEND BEYOND THEIR NORMAL OPERATIONAL RANGE, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDE...

Jun 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AT AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. RELEASING OF THE PARKING BRAKE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED CAUSES ONE OF THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS TO EXTEND BEYOND THEIR NORMAL OPERATIONAL RANGE, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDE...

May 25, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A HOLE WITHIN THE VENT HOSE FROM WHICH GAS IS LEAKING OUT OF THE CRACK ONTO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER PUTS GAS INTO VEHICLE, GAS WILL LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND, AND CONSUMER CAN SMELL GAS WITHIN VEHICLE. *AK

May 25, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A HOLE WITHIN THE VENT HOSE FROM WHICH GAS IS LEAKING OUT OF THE CRACK ONTO THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER PUTS GAS INTO VEHICLE, GAS WILL LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND, AND CONSUMER CAN SMELL GAS WITHIN VEHICLE. *AK

May 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE EITHER STARTING THE ENGINE OR SHUTTING THE ENGINE DOWN (THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY), THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE AND THE DAMPER PULLEY WAS INJURED. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY ONLY 4 WEEKS EARLIER AND HAD LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT. IS THERE ANY RECOURSE??

May 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE EITHER STARTING THE ENGINE OR SHUTTING THE ENGINE DOWN (THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY), THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE AND THE DAMPER PULLEY WAS INJURED. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY ONLY 4 WEEKS EARLIER AND HAD LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT. IS THERE ANY RECOURSE??

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, BRAKES TO FAILED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP TIME AFTER TIME, AND DEALERS CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, BRAKES TO FAILED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP TIME AFTER TIME, AND DEALERS CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, BRAKES TO FAILED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP TIME AFTER TIME, AND DEALERS CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 12, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, BRAKES TO FAILED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP TIME AFTER TIME, AND DEALERS CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 8, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT WORK/LAP BELTS STUCK AND WILL NOT EXTEND/VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN GREAT SHAPE AND HAS HAD ALL REQUIRED MAINTANANCE PERFORMED. *AK

May 8, 1999 Seat Belts

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT WORK/LAP BELTS STUCK AND WILL NOT EXTEND/VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN GREAT SHAPE AND HAS HAD ALL REQUIRED MAINTANANCE PERFORMED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Structure

4 TO 5 TIMES A MONTH AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

May 3, 1999 Structure

4 TO 5 TIMES A MONTH AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PE99013, WHEN COLD STARTED VEHICLE AND THERE WAS A GASOLINE SMELL FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. ALSO, CONSUMER CAN SEE A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

PE99013, WHEN COLD STARTED VEHICLE AND THERE WAS A GASOLINE SMELL FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. ALSO, CONSUMER CAN SEE A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MARCH 25TH I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE CAMSHAFT HAD LOCKED UP AND THERE WAS NO COMPRESSION; A MAJOR REPAIR. NEW HEAD MAY BE NEEDED. MY CAR WAS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THERE WAS NO UNUSUAL SOUNDS OR INDICATIONS. IT WAS A NISSAN ENGINE. PLEASE REVIEW AND LET ME KNOW. THIS SHOUL...

Mar 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MARCH 25TH I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE CAMSHAFT HAD LOCKED UP AND THERE WAS NO COMPRESSION; A MAJOR REPAIR. NEW HEAD MAY BE NEEDED. MY CAR WAS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THERE WAS NO UNUSUAL SOUNDS OR INDICATIONS. IT WAS A NISSAN ENGINE. PLEASE REVIEW AND LET ME KNOW. THIS SHOUL...

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSE OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL.

Mar 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSE OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL.

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. WIPERS USUALLY WORKS WHEN FIRST TURNED ON BUT QUIT WITHOUT WARNING. SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH RECENT REPORTS ON FORD TAURUS/MERCURY SABLE?

Mar 23, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. WIPERS USUALLY WORKS WHEN FIRST TURNED ON BUT QUIT WITHOUT WARNING. SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH RECENT REPORTS ON FORD TAURUS/MERCURY SABLE?

Mar 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY WIFE DROVE THE VEHICLE ON THAT DAY. ACCORDING TO MY WIFE, SHE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR A WHILE, AND WHEN SHE DEPARTED ON GREEN LIGHT, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WITH A LOUD NOISE. AFTER THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL IN IDLE WITH HESITATION. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY GAS STATION. MECHANICS AT T...

Mar 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY WIFE DROVE THE VEHICLE ON THAT DAY. ACCORDING TO MY WIFE, SHE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR A WHILE, AND WHEN SHE DEPARTED ON GREEN LIGHT, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WITH A LOUD NOISE. AFTER THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL IN IDLE WITH HESITATION. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY GAS STATION. MECHANICS AT T...

Mar 9, 1999 Child Seat

WHILE CARRYING THE CAR SEAT BY THE CARRYING HANDLE, THE HANDLE BECOMES UNLOCKED, CAUSING THE CAR SEAT TO TILT FORWARDS. MODEL # 2032A6P2, DOM 6/27/97. PARENT WILL CONTACT EVENFLO ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT. *AK

Mar 9, 1999 Child Seat

WHILE CARRYING THE CAR SEAT BY THE CARRYING HANDLE, THE HANDLE BECOMES UNLOCKED, CAUSING THE CAR SEAT TO TILT FORWARDS. MODEL # 2032A6P2, DOM 6/27/97. PARENT WILL CONTACT EVENFLO ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT. *AK

Feb 16, 1999 Steering

SCREW FELL OUT OF STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE SHIFTER TO SHOW INACCURATE READINGS.

Feb 16, 1999 Steering

SCREW FELL OUT OF STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE SHIFTER TO SHOW INACCURATE READINGS.

Feb 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY VEHICLE JUST LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. HOWEVER, THE VAN WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER THE DEALER HAD THE VAN FOR THREE DAYS, THEY CONCLUDED THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE. NOW THIS MINI-VAN, ALTHOUGH A MERCURY, HAS A NISSAN 3.0 6 CYLINDER ENGINE. IT HAS BEEN...

Feb 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY VEHICLE JUST LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. HOWEVER, THE VAN WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER THE DEALER HAD THE VAN FOR THREE DAYS, THEY CONCLUDED THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE. NOW THIS MINI-VAN, ALTHOUGH A MERCURY, HAS A NISSAN 3.0 6 CYLINDER ENGINE. IT HAS BEEN...

Feb 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS MY WIFE WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION IN KNOXVILLE, SHE REALIZED THAT SHE HAD LOST SOME TYPE OF POWER AND THE TACHOMETER REGISTERED A MINIMAL RPM READING. AT THIS POINT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ANY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR. SHE WAS BLOCKING TWO ...

Feb 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

AS MY WIFE WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION IN KNOXVILLE, SHE REALIZED THAT SHE HAD LOST SOME TYPE OF POWER AND THE TACHOMETER REGISTERED A MINIMAL RPM READING. AT THIS POINT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ANY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR. SHE WAS BLOCKING TWO ...

Jan 26, 1999 Structure

THE LOCKS ONCE ENGAGED AUTOMATICALLY ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN AS THE SOLENOID/MOTOR FIGHTS BACK WHEN TRYING TO OPEN MANUALLY. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Structure

THE LOCKS ONCE ENGAGED AUTOMATICALLY ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN AS THE SOLENOID/MOTOR FIGHTS BACK WHEN TRYING TO OPEN MANUALLY. *AK

Jan 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

A LEAK WAS NOTICED IN THE FUEL LINE BY THE ENGINE MANIFOLD, AND FUMES WERE VERY STRONG IN THE GARAGE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 8, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

A LEAK WAS NOTICED IN THE FUEL LINE BY THE ENGINE MANIFOLD, AND FUMES WERE VERY STRONG IN THE GARAGE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

OWNER SMELLS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. OWNER BELIEVES THAT FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL HOSE. VAN WILL BE CHECKED BY DEALER TODAY. *AK

Jan 6, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

OWNER SMELLS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. OWNER BELIEVES THAT FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL HOSE. VAN WILL BE CHECKED BY DEALER TODAY. *AK

Jan 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR SMELLS OF GAS. THE DEALER SAID MERCURY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE ODOR IS OVERWHELMING AND HAS CAUSED ME TO BECOME ILL IN THE VECHICLE. I FEEL THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT GETTING A RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM. HAS THIS BEEN...

Jan 3, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CAR SMELLS OF GAS. THE DEALER SAID MERCURY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE ODOR IS OVERWHELMING AND HAS CAUSED ME TO BECOME ILL IN THE VECHICLE. I FEEL THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT GETTING A RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM. HAS THIS BEEN...

Dec 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND ENGINE COMPONENTS

Dec 28, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND ENGINE COMPONENTS

Dec 23, 1998 Visibility

WHENEVER IT RAINED OUTSIDE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. SOMETIMES THEY WOULD WORK FOR AWHILE AND THEN CUT OFF. SWITCHES THAT WERE REPLACED DID NOT REPAIR, FINAL REPAIR OF THE WIPER GOVERNOR REPAIRED UNIT. *AK

Dec 23, 1998 Visibility

WHENEVER IT RAINED OUTSIDE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. SOMETIMES THEY WOULD WORK FOR AWHILE AND THEN CUT OFF. SWITCHES THAT WERE REPLACED DID NOT REPAIR, FINAL REPAIR OF THE WIPER GOVERNOR REPAIRED UNIT. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH KEY/IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE WILL STILL OPERATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY IN THE IGNTION SWITCH. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Nov 17, 1998 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH KEY/IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE WILL STILL OPERATE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY IN THE IGNTION SWITCH. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Nov 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MFR. RECALL NOTICE DID NOT CONCERN HIS VEHICLE AFTER APPOINTMENT WAS GIVEN AND THE PART WAS ORDERED A WEEK BEFORE INITIAL APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. A SECOND NOTICE WAS RECEIVED ON 09 NOV 98. MFR. # 96S-61 AND NHTSA # 96V-253 003. *AK

Nov 12, 1998 Exterior Lighting

DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MFR. RECALL NOTICE DID NOT CONCERN HIS VEHICLE AFTER APPOINTMENT WAS GIVEN AND THE PART WAS ORDERED A WEEK BEFORE INITIAL APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. A SECOND NOTICE WAS RECEIVED ON 09 NOV 98. MFR. # 96S-61 AND NHTSA # 96V-253 003. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL HOSE/LINE CORRODED FROM RUST RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK.

Nov 10, 1998 Fuel System, Other

FUEL HOSE/LINE CORRODED FROM RUST RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK.

Nov 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE. ALSO, TRANMISSION IS GOING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUTTING BULBS IN THE TAIL LIGHTS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE. ALSO, TRANMISSION IS GOING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUTTING BULBS IN THE TAIL LIGHTS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE. ALSO, TRANMISSION IS GOING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUTTING BULBS IN THE TAIL LIGHTS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE. ALSO, TRANMISSION IS GOING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUTTING BULBS IN THE TAIL LIGHTS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE. ALSO, TRANMISSION IS GOING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUTTING BULBS IN THE TAIL LIGHTS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 9, 1998 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING THE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE. ALSO, TRANMISSION IS GOING OUT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUTTING BULBS IN THE TAIL LIGHTS, AND THE DEALER CAN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 14, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE LEAKS GAS EXCESSIVELY FROM OUT OF A FUEL LINE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Sep 14, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE LEAKS GAS EXCESSIVELY FROM OUT OF A FUEL LINE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Sep 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS FROM OIL PAN GASKET.

Sep 10, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKS FROM OIL PAN GASKET.

Sep 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE UNNECESSARY GRINDING & SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT CONDITION WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKING FROM CRANKSHAFT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON THREE OCCASIONS AND CONDITION REOCCURS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD RUN ROUGH AND LOUD ( VALVES/PISTONS) IN COLD WEATHER ONLY. VEHICLE IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Visibility

HEATER FAN WAS REPLACED BY DEALER, AND FAN IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK, AND DEALER INFOMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKE UNNECESSARY GRINDING & SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT CONDITION WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL LEAKING FROM CRANKSHAFT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON THREE OCCASIONS AND CONDITION REOCCURS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD RUN ROUGH AND LOUD ( VALVES/PISTONS) IN COLD WEATHER ONLY. VEHICLE IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Visibility

HEATER FAN WAS REPLACED BY DEALER, AND FAN IS STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK, AND DEALER INFOMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE AND TIMING BELT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.

Aug 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE AND TIMING BELT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.

Aug 13, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Aug 13, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Aug 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CRANKSHAFT SNAPPING AT THE BALANCER. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED A NORMAL WEAR FOR VEHICLE WITH 67000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CRANKSHAFT SNAPPING AT THE BALANCER. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED A NORMAL WEAR FOR VEHICLE WITH 67000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MPH THE VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DUE TO BROKEN CRANKSHAFT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, PARTS HAVE YET TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 6, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MPH THE VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DUE TO BROKEN CRANKSHAFT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, PARTS HAVE YET TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW DUE TO OVERHEATING CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.

Aug 4, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET BLEW DUE TO OVERHEATING CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.

Jul 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE AT RANDOM. WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP OR AT A STOP, VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP PROPERLY OR COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS CONDITION ONLY OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND COULD NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG. *AK

Jul 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE AT RANDOM. WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP OR AT A STOP, VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP PROPERLY OR COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS CONDITION ONLY OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND COULD NOT FIND ANY THING WRONG. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FAILED.

Jul 7, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FAILED.

Jun 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL FAVORS ENTERED ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THAT IT HAPPENED AFTER REFUELING, AND RESEALED FUEL FILLER NECK AT EXTERIOR BODY PENETRATION. HOWEVER VAPORS REAPPEARED. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO CORRELATION BETWEEN VAPORS AND FUEL. THEY SEEM TO COME FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Jun 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL FAVORS ENTERED ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THAT IT HAPPENED AFTER REFUELING, AND RESEALED FUEL FILLER NECK AT EXTERIOR BODY PENETRATION. HOWEVER VAPORS REAPPEARED. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO CORRELATION BETWEEN VAPORS AND FUEL. THEY SEEM TO COME FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Apr 23, 1998 Seats

WHEN REAR MIDDLE SEAT IS RECLINED & THE LEVER IS USED FOR UPWARD POSITION, IT WOULD SPRING FORWARD WITH A LOT OF FORCE. WOULD SEND OCCUPANT FORWARD INTO REAR SEAT IN FRONT. *AK

Apr 23, 1998 Seats

WHEN REAR MIDDLE SEAT IS RECLINED & THE LEVER IS USED FOR UPWARD POSITION, IT WOULD SPRING FORWARD WITH A LOT OF FORCE. WOULD SEND OCCUPANT FORWARD INTO REAR SEAT IN FRONT. *AK

Mar 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM SOMETIMES ENGAGES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STANDING STILL OR MOVING SLOWLY, USUALLY TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE AND ON DRY PAVEMENT. VEHICLE DRIFTS FORWARD IN THIS SITUATION. *AK

Mar 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM SOMETIMES ENGAGES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STANDING STILL OR MOVING SLOWLY, USUALLY TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE AND ON DRY PAVEMENT. VEHICLE DRIFTS FORWARD IN THIS SITUATION. *AK

Mar 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES NOISY, SLOW TO WORK.

Mar 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES NOISY, SLOW TO WORK.

Feb 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER SAYS ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER SAYS ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF IN THE ENGINE HEAD CYLINDER, ALLOWING EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO LEAK. *AK

Dec 23, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

A BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF IN THE ENGINE HEAD CYLINDER, ALLOWING EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO LEAK. *AK

Dec 14, 1997 Wheels

FATIGUE CRACKS FOUND IN ALL FOUR WHEELS. THESE OPENINGS ARE LOCATED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE WHEEL HUB OUTBORD OF THE BOLT CIRCLE.

Dec 14, 1997 Wheels

FATIGUE CRACKS FOUND IN ALL FOUR WHEELS. THESE OPENINGS ARE LOCATED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE WHEEL HUB OUTBORD OF THE BOLT CIRCLE.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE, CAUSIGN GEARS TO FREEZE.

Dec 4, 1997 Power Train

TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE, CAUSIGN GEARS TO FREEZE.

Oct 27, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMER NOITCED MOTRORIZES BELT SYSTEM THAT PULLS SEATBELT WAS INOPERATIVE. OPENED DOOR, SEATBELT WAS POSITIONED FORWARD, WOULD NOT COME AROUND TO SECURE THE CONSUMER. TRIED TO START UP MOTORBELT BY SLAMMING DOOR ,GOT TO POINT HAD TO PULL ON IT UNTIL IT QUIT COMPLETELY. DEALERSHIP FIXED BELT. THIS...

Oct 27, 1997 Seat Belts

CONSUMER NOITCED MOTRORIZES BELT SYSTEM THAT PULLS SEATBELT WAS INOPERATIVE. OPENED DOOR, SEATBELT WAS POSITIONED FORWARD, WOULD NOT COME AROUND TO SECURE THE CONSUMER. TRIED TO START UP MOTORBELT BY SLAMMING DOOR ,GOT TO POINT HAD TO PULL ON IT UNTIL IT QUIT COMPLETELY. DEALERSHIP FIXED BELT. THIS...

Oct 18, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT SOCKET IS POORLY DESIGNED. THE LIGHT WAS NOT RECEIVING THE POWER SIGNAL FROM THE BRAKE. THE METAL SOCKET IS PRESSURE FIT IN THE PLASTIC RETAINING RING. EVEN WHEN PUSHE DTOGETHER, THE FIXTURE FALLS APART, CAUSING THE LIGHT TO LOSE CONTACT WITH BRAKING ACTION. *AK

Oct 18, 1997 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT SOCKET IS POORLY DESIGNED. THE LIGHT WAS NOT RECEIVING THE POWER SIGNAL FROM THE BRAKE. THE METAL SOCKET IS PRESSURE FIT IN THE PLASTIC RETAINING RING. EVEN WHEN PUSHE DTOGETHER, THE FIXTURE FALLS APART, CAUSING THE LIGHT TO LOSE CONTACT WITH BRAKING ACTION. *AK

Oct 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING USUALLY AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 3, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING USUALLY AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT. *AK

Sep 22, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT. *AK

Aug 24, 1997 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT REAR STOP LIGHT SOCKET MALFUNCTIONED. CLAIMS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FAILURE. *AK

Aug 24, 1997 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT REAR STOP LIGHT SOCKET MALFUNCTIONED. CLAIMS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FAILURE. *AK

Jun 6, 1997 Visibility

THE WINDOW FROM THE SLIDING DOOR FELL FROM ITS SUPPORT.

Jun 6, 1997 Visibility

THE WINDOW FROM THE SLIDING DOOR FELL FROM ITS SUPPORT.

Jun 2, 1997 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL AND BRAKE HOUSING TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jun 2, 1997 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL AND BRAKE HOUSING TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Mar 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND BACK MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED, CAUSING MANIFOLD TO WARP.

Mar 13, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT AND BACK MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED, CAUSING MANIFOLD TO WARP.

Feb 2, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY. THERE SHOULD BE A METAL SHIELD WHICH COVERS THE ENTIRE TANK, NOT JUST A PLASTIC SHIELD IN FRONT OF IT.

Feb 2, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY. THERE SHOULD BE A METAL SHIELD WHICH COVERS THE ENTIRE TANK, NOT JUST A PLASTIC SHIELD IN FRONT OF IT.

Jan 10, 1997 Seat Belts

WHEN DRIVER TRIES TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIM, THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. THE SEAT BELT FEELS VERY LOOSE WHEN IT IS IN USE. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Seat Belts

WHEN DRIVER TRIES TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIM, THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. THE SEAT BELT FEELS VERY LOOSE WHEN IT IS IN USE. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Seat Belts

WHEN DRIVER TRIES TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIM, THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. THE SEAT BELT FEELS VERY LOOSE WHEN IT IS IN USE. *AK

Jan 10, 1997 Seat Belts

WHEN DRIVER TRIES TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT AROUND HIM, THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. THE SEAT BELT FEELS VERY LOOSE WHEN IT IS IN USE. *AK

Jan 9, 1997 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED TWICE WHEN DEFROSTER WAS USED, ONCE CAUSING INJURY.

Jan 9, 1997 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED TWICE WHEN DEFROSTER WAS USED, ONCE CAUSING INJURY.

Jan 2, 1997 Visibility

ALL THE WINDOWS BECOME FOGGED UP WHENEVER DRIVING, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Visibility

ALL THE WINDOWS BECOME FOGGED UP WHENEVER DRIVING, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Steering Crash

FAILURE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, CONSUMER PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT AND THE STEERING GAVE WAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK*JB

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, CONSUMER PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT AND THE STEERING GAVE WAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK*JB

Dec 30, 1996 Steering Crash

FAILURE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, CONSUMER PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT AND THE STEERING GAVE WAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK*JB

Dec 30, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, CONSUMER PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT AND THE STEERING GAVE WAY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK*JB

Dec 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE'S A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE FUEL PUMP AND IT FADES AWAY WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK *JB

Dec 27, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE'S A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE FUEL PUMP AND IT FADES AWAY WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK *JB

Dec 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED AND APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP FORWARD. *AK

Dec 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED AND APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP FORWARD. *AK

Dec 4, 1996 Seats

SEAT BACK RECLINES, HOWEVER WHEN RETURNING TO UPRIGHT POSITION IT COMES UP WITH ENORMOUS FORCE.

Dec 4, 1996 Equipment

A/C FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE.

Dec 4, 1996 Seats

SEAT BACK RECLINES, HOWEVER WHEN RETURNING TO UPRIGHT POSITION IT COMES UP WITH ENORMOUS FORCE.

Dec 4, 1996 Equipment

A/C FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE.

Sep 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL BURST FORWARD. *AK

Sep 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL BURST FORWARD. *AK

Sep 4, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLES BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN CAR WAS PARKED AND DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO TURN IT ON.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Electrical System

VEHICLES BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN CAR WAS PARKED AND DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO TURN IT ON.*AK

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS THAT CANNOT BE FIXED.

Aug 28, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS THAT CANNOT BE FIXED.

Aug 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRUCK IS PARK ON A HILL, PUTTING IN REVERSE AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DON'T HOLD, HAPPENED ONCE IN WET WEATHER AND DRY . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Aug 16, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRUCK IS PARK ON A HILL, PUTTING IN REVERSE AND SHIFTING INTO DRIVE THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DON'T HOLD, HAPPENED ONCE IN WET WEATHER AND DRY . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

Jul 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FADED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKES FADED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

Jun 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING LONG STOPPING DISTANCE DURING NORMAL STOPPING, PEDAL GETS HARD. *AK

Jun 10, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXPERIENCING LONG STOPPING DISTANCE DURING NORMAL STOPPING, PEDAL GETS HARD. *AK

May 13, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY, NO IMPACT. *AK

May 13, 1996 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY, NO IMPACT. *AK

Apr 3, 1996 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES, THE FAN FOR THE HEATER AND THE FIREWALL WAS NOT PUT IN RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Apr 3, 1996 Steering

THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES, THE FAN FOR THE HEATER AND THE FIREWALL WAS NOT PUT IN RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 29, 1996 Visibility

IN COLD, SIDE WINDOW FOGS UP EVEN WITH THE DEFOGGER ON. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO LEAVE WINDOW OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Mar 29, 1996 Visibility

IN COLD, SIDE WINDOW FOGS UP EVEN WITH THE DEFOGGER ON. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO LEAVE WINDOW OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Feb 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. *SD

Feb 26, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR DEODORIZED DUE TO ODOR. *SD

Feb 26, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. *SD

Feb 26, 1996 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR DEODORIZED DUE TO ODOR. *SD

Feb 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED. *AK

Feb 21, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED. *AK

Jan 30, 1996 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 25MPH, NO IMPACT, SUDDENLY REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, UNDER EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER 15 DEGREES, BELOW ZERO WIND CHILL. TT

Jan 30, 1996 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 25MPH, NO IMPACT, SUDDENLY REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, UNDER EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER 15 DEGREES, BELOW ZERO WIND CHILL. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS A SMELL COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS A SMELL COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS A SMELL COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. TT

Nov 21, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAS A SMELL COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Seat Belts

VERY REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT BUCKLE STAYED BUCKLED, BUT THE BUCKLE COVER AND SPRINGS BROKE LOOSE. TT

Nov 20, 1995 Seat Belts

VERY REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT BUCKLE STAYED BUCKLED, BUT THE BUCKLE COVER AND SPRINGS BROKE LOOSE. TT

Nov 3, 1995 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT REAR AMBER LIGHT FAILED DUE TO SOCKET ON BULB WIRING HARNESS BROKEN.

Nov 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.

Nov 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. *DSH

Nov 3, 1995 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT REAR AMBER LIGHT FAILED DUE TO SOCKET ON BULB WIRING HARNESS BROKEN.

Nov 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.

Nov 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. *DSH

Aug 14, 1995 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK MALFUNCIONS, LOCKS EVERY BODY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING FROM VACATION THE CRANKSHAFT HAS SNAPPED. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK MALFUNCIONS, LOCKS EVERY BODY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. TT

Aug 14, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING FROM VACATION THE CRANKSHAFT HAS SNAPPED. TT

Aug 10, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Aug 10, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Equipment

REPLACE BLOWER 4 DIFFERENT TIMES, DUE TO CLICKING NOISE, NO FIRE. TT

Aug 7, 1995 Equipment

REPLACE BLOWER 4 DIFFERENT TIMES, DUE TO CLICKING NOISE, NO FIRE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CAUSED A SEVERE BURNING SMELL AND COVERED WINDSHIELD WITH SMOKE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CAUSED A SEVERE BURNING SMELL AND COVERED WINDSHIELD WITH SMOKE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CAUSED A SEVERE BURNING SMELL AND COVERED WINDSHIELD WITH SMOKE. TT

Aug 1, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CAUSED A SEVERE BURNING SMELL AND COVERED WINDSHIELD WITH SMOKE. TT

Jul 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL AFTER REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *SKD

Jul 19, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL AFTER REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *SKD

Jun 13, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S/REAR PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS WILL LOCK SO THAT NO MORE WEBBING CAN BE EXTENDED AFTER WEBBING HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND ALLOWED TO RETRACT. *AK

Jun 13, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S/REAR PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS WILL LOCK SO THAT NO MORE WEBBING CAN BE EXTENDED AFTER WEBBING HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND ALLOWED TO RETRACT. *AK

Mar 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE MADE A SQEAKING NOISE. TT

Mar 8, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE MADE A SQEAKING NOISE. TT

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER RELAY FAILED. *SKD

Mar 1, 1995 Electrical System

STARTER RELAY FAILED. *SKD

Feb 10, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

SLASHING NOISE IN GAS TANK. DISCREPANCY BETWEEN OWNER AND DEALER WHETHER ITS SAFETY OR NON SAFETY. TT

Feb 10, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

SLASHING NOISE IN GAS TANK. DISCREPANCY BETWEEN OWNER AND DEALER WHETHER ITS SAFETY OR NON SAFETY. TT

Feb 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DURING PANIC STOP AT APPROX. 15MPH, BRAKE ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD, RESULT CAUSE REAR END COLLISION, AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Feb 3, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DURING PANIC STOP AT APPROX. 15MPH, BRAKE ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD, RESULT CAUSE REAR END COLLISION, AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Feb 2, 1995 Equipment

TOXIC FUMES COMING FROM COOLING SYSTEM VENTS SINCE DEC. 10TH MANUFACTURER OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. TT

Feb 2, 1995 Equipment

TOXIC FUMES COMING FROM COOLING SYSTEM VENTS SINCE DEC. 10TH MANUFACTURER OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. TT

Jan 19, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO RATTLE AT LOW SPEEDS/WHEN SHIFTING GEAR FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. *AK

Jan 19, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO RATTLE AT LOW SPEEDS/WHEN SHIFTING GEAR FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. *AK