1994 MERCURY VILLAGER Problems & Recalls
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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...
Mileage: 200,000
THE SMELL OF FUEL IS SO STRONG INSIDE THE VAN THAT IT MAKES YOU DIZZY AND SICK. *TR
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.
Mileage: 170,000
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
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
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
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...
Mileage: 90,000
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...
Mileage: 90,000
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...
Mileage: 90,000
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...
ELECTRICAL FIRE, VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF FIRE. *JB
Mileage: 92,000
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.
Mileage: 129,000
MANIFOLD BOLT FAILURE ON A 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER. THIS HAS NOW OCCURRED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS REPAIRED BY A NISAN DEALER. *JB
Mileage: 97,000
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...
Mileage: 124,000
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...
Mileage: 22,000
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
Mileage: 93,000
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...
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
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...
WHILE BRAKING REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. RECALL 96V253000. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Mileage: 137,000
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
Mileage: 92,000
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
Mileage: 95,000
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...
Mileage: 114,000
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
1994, MERCURY, VILLAGER HAS GAS FUMES INSIDE DURING COLD WEATHER. DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX.*AK
MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP BREAKING. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FOUR SETS OF MOTOR MOUNTS SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *JB *NM
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. ...
Mileage: 55,000
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...
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
Mileage: 92,000
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
Mileage: 116,000
WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE OFF.*AK
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
Mileage: 95,000
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
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 "...
Mileage: 74,000
BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS ON OUR '94 MERCURY VILLAGER. *NLM
Mileage: 82,000
3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE OFF. SERVICE TECH SAYS THAT'S COMMON WITH VILLAGERS. *NLM
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...
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...
Mileage: 125,000
VEHICLE'S FUEL RAIL CUFF LINKS IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
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 ...
Mileage: 70,000
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 ...
Mileage: 70,000
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
Mileage: 29,000
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
THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF A GASOLINE SMELL WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE. *YH
CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FIURTHER INFORMATION. MR
CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FIURTHER INFORMATION. MR
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN THE CONSUMER IS DRIVE. CONTACTED DEALER. NLM
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 ...
NONE OF FOUR POWER WINDOWS WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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...
TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING SOME LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK
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 ...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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...
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...
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...
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID AIRBAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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
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...
HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE FOGGING UP, VISIBILITY AT NIGHT IS GREATLY REDUCED.*AK *JB
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,...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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
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.
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
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.*...
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.*...
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...
BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS APPEAR TO BE A MFG FLAW AND ARE VERY COMMON. FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX. *AK
BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS APPEAR TO BE A MFG FLAW AND ARE VERY COMMON. FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX. *AK
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MY CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHILE TURNING AT A LIGHT INTERSECTION. WHICH BROKE MY TIMING BELT.*AK
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
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...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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
THE MUFFLER, TAIL PIPE ANF FRONT MANIFOLD FAILED, CAUSING FUMES. NLM
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE WIPER TO ONLY OPERATE ON HIGH. NLM
THE LEFT LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. NLM
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
FRONT ELECTRONIC RESTRAINTS ARE INOPERABLE. ONE IS LOCKED IN POSITION AND OTHER IS IN SEMI-LOCKED IN POSITION.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
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
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...
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...
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
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
VEHICLE JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN SECONDS WITH OUT WARNING. CONSUMER FEELS THIS PROBLEM IS RELATED TO RECALL FOR FUEL VENT HOSE. *AK
CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPYING BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. *AK
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED, BACK VENT WINDOW FELL OUT OF FRAME. *AK
FUEL SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED, BACK VENT WINDOW FELL OUT OF FRAME. *AK
CRANKSHAFT BROKE AFTER BELT TIGHTENING. VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN MOVING IN TRAFFIC. HARD TO CONTROL. DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
CRANKSHAFT SHEARED IN HALF . A TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE.*AK
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
FUEL TANK VENT HOSE DETERIORATED RESULTING IN SERIOUS FUEL LEAK WHEN FUEL TANK WAS FULL OR NEARLY FULL. *AK
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
PULLEY SIDE OF CRANKSHAFT BROKE OFF. STOPING ALL POWER EQUIPMENT. NEARLY KILLING ALL OCCUPANTS. OCCURED AFTER PULLING AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
FUEL LEAKING FROM FILLING METAL TUBE OR RUBBER HOSE THAT GOES INTO GAS TANK.
FUEL LEAKING FROM FILLING METAL TUBE OR RUBBER HOSE THAT GOES INTO GAS TANK.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
WHILE DRIVING VAN JUST CUTS OFF/STALLS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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
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
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 ...
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...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL RELEASES SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE. *AK
THROTTLE PLATE ASSEMBLY STICKS, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT THROTTLE HARD IN ORDER TO RELEASE IT, WHICH CAN MAKE VEHICLE JUMP OR FREEZE UP. *AK
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
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S RESTRAINT BROKE, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
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
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.
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.
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...
THIS VEHICLE HAS A RADIATOR LEAK DUE TO THE RADIATOR COMING A LOOSE AT THE MANUFACTURED SEAMS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE DUE TO CRANKSHAFT FAILURE. *MJS
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...
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...
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...
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
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 ...
STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST 10 TO 15 MINUTES OF USING THE HEATER. *AK
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
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
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
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
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.
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 ...
CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DOING 65MPH. NEAREST MERCURY DEALER IN ABERDEEN, MARYLAND ADVISED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE.
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...
CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DOING 65MPH. NEAREST MERCURY DEALER IN ABERDEEN, MARYLAND ADVISED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE.
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN FILLING WITH GAS, LEAKS WHEN FULL.
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL RAIL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THESE PARTS. I FEEL THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REIMBURSE ME. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
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...
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...
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
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??
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
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
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
4 TO 5 TIMES A MONTH AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
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
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...
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSE OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL.
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?
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...
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
SCREW FELL OUT OF STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE SHIFTER TO SHOW INACCURATE READINGS.
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...
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 ...
THE LOCKS ONCE ENGAGED AUTOMATICALLY ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN AS THE SOLENOID/MOTOR FIGHTS BACK WHEN TRYING TO OPEN MANUALLY. *AK
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
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
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...
CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND ENGINE COMPONENTS
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
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
CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS.
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
FUEL HOSE/LINE CORRODED FROM RUST RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK.
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
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
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
THE VEHICLE LEAKS GAS EXCESSIVELY FROM OUT OF A FUEL LINE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
OIL LEAKS FROM OIL PAN GASKET.
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
OIL LEAKING FROM CRANKSHAFT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON THREE OCCASIONS AND CONDITION REOCCURS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
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
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
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE AND TIMING BELT BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.
FUEL PUMP FAILURE.
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
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
HEAD GASKET BLEW DUE TO OVERHEATING CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE.
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
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FAILED.
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.
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
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
BRAKES NOISY, SLOW TO WORK.
THE ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER SAYS ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
A BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF IN THE ENGINE HEAD CYLINDER, ALLOWING EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO LEAK. *AK
FATIGUE CRACKS FOUND IN ALL FOUR WHEELS. THESE OPENINGS ARE LOCATED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE WHEEL HUB OUTBORD OF THE BOLT CIRCLE.
TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE, CAUSIGN GEARS TO FREEZE.
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...
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
WHEN DRIVING USUALLY AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT. *AK
RIGHT REAR STOP LIGHT SOCKET MALFUNCTIONED. CLAIMS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FAILURE. *AK
THE WINDOW FROM THE SLIDING DOOR FELL FROM ITS SUPPORT.
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
FRONT AND BACK MANIFOLD BOLTS FAILED, CAUSING MANIFOLD TO WARP.
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.
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
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
REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED TWICE WHEN DEFROSTER WAS USED, ONCE CAUSING INJURY.
ALL THE WINDOWS BECOME FOGGED UP WHENEVER DRIVING, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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
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
THERE'S A STRONG GAS SMELL IN THE FUEL PUMP AND IT FADES AWAY WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK *JB
WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED AND APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP FORWARD. *AK
SEAT BACK RECLINES, HOWEVER WHEN RETURNING TO UPRIGHT POSITION IT COMES UP WITH ENORMOUS FORCE.
A/C FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE.
WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL BURST FORWARD. *AK
VEHICLES BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN CAR WAS PARKED AND DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO TURN IT ON.*AK
INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEMS THAT CANNOT BE FIXED.
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
BRAKES FADED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
EXPERIENCING LONG STOPPING DISTANCE DURING NORMAL STOPPING, PEDAL GETS HARD. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY, NO IMPACT. *AK
THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES, THE FAN FOR THE HEATER AND THE FIREWALL WAS NOT PUT IN RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
IN COLD, SIDE WINDOW FOGS UP EVEN WITH THE DEFOGGER ON. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER TO LEAVE WINDOW OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. *SD
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR DEODORIZED DUE TO ODOR. *SD
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED. *AK
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 25MPH, NO IMPACT, SUDDENLY REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, UNDER EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER 15 DEGREES, BELOW ZERO WIND CHILL. TT
THE CAR HAS A SMELL COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. TT
THE CAR HAS A SMELL COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. TT
VERY REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT BUCKLE STAYED BUCKLED, BUT THE BUCKLE COVER AND SPRINGS BROKE LOOSE. TT
RIGHT REAR AMBER LIGHT FAILED DUE TO SOCKET ON BULB WIRING HARNESS BROKEN.
BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.
BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR. *DSH
POWER DOOR LOCK MALFUNCIONS, LOCKS EVERY BODY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. TT
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING FROM VACATION THE CRANKSHAFT HAS SNAPPED. TT
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. TT
REPLACE BLOWER 4 DIFFERENT TIMES, DUE TO CLICKING NOISE, NO FIRE. TT
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CAUSED A SEVERE BURNING SMELL AND COVERED WINDSHIELD WITH SMOKE. TT
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CAUSED A SEVERE BURNING SMELL AND COVERED WINDSHIELD WITH SMOKE. TT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL AFTER REPEATED REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *SKD
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
ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE MADE A SQEAKING NOISE. TT
STARTER RELAY FAILED. *SKD
SLASHING NOISE IN GAS TANK. DISCREPANCY BETWEEN OWNER AND DEALER WHETHER ITS SAFETY OR NON SAFETY. TT
DURING PANIC STOP AT APPROX. 15MPH, BRAKE ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD, RESULT CAUSE REAR END COLLISION, AND AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
TOXIC FUMES COMING FROM COOLING SYSTEM VENTS SINCE DEC. 10TH MANUFACTURER OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. TT
TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO RATTLE AT LOW SPEEDS/WHEN SHIFTING GEAR FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. *AK