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Jul 6, 2017 Electrical System 162,000 mi

THE CAR CONTINUALLY LOCKS ITSELF (POWER LOCKS). IF I'M OUTSIDE THE CAR I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY TRY TO UNLOCK IT WHILE AT THE SAME TIME IT RELOCKS ITSELF. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS IT WILL STOP AND LET ME IN. SAME IS TRUE IF I'M IN THE CAR EXCEPT NOW I CAN'T GET OUT. IT'S USUALLY MUCH WORSE DURING THE DAY...

Jul 6, 2017 Electrical System 162,000 mi

THE CAR CONTINUALLY LOCKS ITSELF (POWER LOCKS). IF I'M OUTSIDE THE CAR I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY TRY TO UNLOCK IT WHILE AT THE SAME TIME IT RELOCKS ITSELF. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS IT WILL STOP AND LET ME IN. SAME IS TRUE IF I'M IN THE CAR EXCEPT NOW I CAN'T GET OUT. IT'S USUALLY MUCH WORSE DURING THE DAY...

Jan 28, 2012 Air Bags 215,834 mi

WHILE TURNING FROM STREET INTO A SHORT STEEP DRIVEWAY APPROACH, FRONT LOWER BUMPER FACIA DRUG VERY SLIGHTLY ON THE STEEP APPROACH RAMP SETTING OFF THE AIRBAGS, WHICH BROKE THE WINDSHIELD, CRACKED THE DASH, SNAPPED ALL FOUR BACK SIDE WINDOW LATCHES, AND CAUSED BACK NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES TO THE D...

Jan 28, 2012 Air Bags 215,834 mi

WHILE TURNING FROM STREET INTO A SHORT STEEP DRIVEWAY APPROACH, FRONT LOWER BUMPER FACIA DRUG VERY SLIGHTLY ON THE STEEP APPROACH RAMP SETTING OFF THE AIRBAGS, WHICH BROKE THE WINDSHIELD, CRACKED THE DASH, SNAPPED ALL FOUR BACK SIDE WINDOW LATCHES, AND CAUSED BACK NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES TO THE D...

Oct 29, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 128,300 mi

WHILE I AM DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR WILL POP. CURRENTLY IT DOES NOT COMPLETELY OPEN, BUT IS DOES BECOME UNSECURED. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT INHIBITS MY VISION AND MAKES DRIVING UNSAFE. MY CHILDREN ARE ALSO THE PASSENGERS NEAR THE DOOR AT THIS TIME AND I AM AFRAID THAT TH...

Oct 29, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 128,300 mi

WHILE I AM DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR WILL POP. CURRENTLY IT DOES NOT COMPLETELY OPEN, BUT IS DOES BECOME UNSECURED. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT INHIBITS MY VISION AND MAKES DRIVING UNSAFE. MY CHILDREN ARE ALSO THE PASSENGERS NEAR THE DOOR AT THIS TIME AND I AM AFRAID THAT TH...

Aug 12, 2005 Equipment Fire 99,472 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATED: IT WAS NIGHT, COLD OUTSIDE, AND WHILE DRIVING SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, OPENED HOOD BEDORE HOOD WAS COMPLETED OPENED, CONSUMER COULD SEE FLAMES BURNING AND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PULLEY WAS SO HOT THAT IT WAS GLOWING RED. THE BELT ...

Aug 12, 2005 Equipment Fire 99,472 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATED: IT WAS NIGHT, COLD OUTSIDE, AND WHILE DRIVING SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, OPENED HOOD BEDORE HOOD WAS COMPLETED OPENED, CONSUMER COULD SEE FLAMES BURNING AND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PULLEY WAS SO HOT THAT IT WAS GLOWING RED. THE BELT ...

Jun 21, 2005 Unknown Or Other 46,030 mi

DOORS LOCKS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DOORS WOULD LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE DOORS WOULD LOCK ON THEIR OWN, EVEN WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Jun 21, 2005 Unknown Or Other 46,030 mi

DOORS LOCKS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DOORS WOULD LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE DOORS WOULD LOCK ON THEIR OWN, EVEN WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Nov 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,177 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,177 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

I HAD A LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. (FORGOT TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND WAS ABOUT 4 FEET FROM BACK OF ANOTHER CAR ON SLIGHT GRADE, WELL YOU KNOW THE REST).*AK AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE SLIDING DOOR BEGAN TO "POP" ENOUGH FOR THE AJAR DOOR LIGHT TO COME...

Oct 15, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

I HAD A LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. (FORGOT TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND WAS ABOUT 4 FEET FROM BACK OF ANOTHER CAR ON SLIGHT GRADE, WELL YOU KNOW THE REST).*AK AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE SLIDING DOOR BEGAN TO "POP" ENOUGH FOR THE AJAR DOOR LIGHT TO COME...

Apr 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Electrical System

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Interior Lighting

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Seat Belts

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Electrical System

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Interior Lighting

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Seat Belts

I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,600 mi

I NOTICED THERE WAS AN EXHAUST SMELL SEEPING INTO THE VAN, I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH QUEST'S AND VILLAGER'S SNAPPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SURE ENOUGH THERE WERE 2 STUDS BROKEN AND MISSING. I CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,600 mi

I NOTICED THERE WAS AN EXHAUST SMELL SEEPING INTO THE VAN, I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH QUEST'S AND VILLAGER'S SNAPPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SURE ENOUGH THERE WERE 2 STUDS BROKEN AND MISSING. I CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS...

Dec 13, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCK MECHANISM//LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE LOCKS. SOMETIMES FOUND MYSELF STUCK IN THE CAR UNTIL THE LOCKS DECIDED TO STOP LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN. I BELIEVE I PAID ABOUT $500.00 FOR REPAIRS TO THIS SYSTEM JUST FOR THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FAIL AGAIN A...

Dec 13, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCK MECHANISM//LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE LOCKS. SOMETIMES FOUND MYSELF STUCK IN THE CAR UNTIL THE LOCKS DECIDED TO STOP LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN. I BELIEVE I PAID ABOUT $500.00 FOR REPAIRS TO THIS SYSTEM JUST FOR THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FAIL AGAIN A...

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THE STUD BOLTS ARE (IS) BROKEN ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXHAUST FUMES ARE LEAKING AND COLD AIR MAY ENTER HEAD. REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH BECAUSE OF POSITION OF BOLTS. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT CANNOT STOP USING IT. ALSO WE CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT. *NLM

Dec 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

THE STUD BOLTS ARE (IS) BROKEN ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXHAUST FUMES ARE LEAKING AND COLD AIR MAY ENTER HEAD. REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH BECAUSE OF POSITION OF BOLTS. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT CANNOT STOP USING IT. ALSO WE CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT. *NLM

Nov 10, 2003 Air Bags 106,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAGS CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Nov 10, 2003 Air Bags 106,000 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAGS CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK

Oct 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

EXHAUST GASES ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BECAUSE OF AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT FAILURE. *JB

Oct 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

EXHAUST GASES ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BECAUSE OF AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT FAILURE. *JB

Sep 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. *AK

Sep 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Fuel System, Other

JUST PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE, IN GREAT SHAPE. HOWEVER THERE IS A VERY INTOXICATING GAS SMELL INSIDE CABIN OF VEHICLE, AFTER REFUELING AND WHEN TANK IS BETWEEN 1/4 AND 1/2 FULL I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE 4 DAYS, AND I TRAVEL FOR A LIVING AND IT IS EVERY TIME IT GETS TO THE 1/4 TO 1/3 FULL RANGE. I HAV...

Sep 11, 2003 Fuel System, Other

JUST PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE, IN GREAT SHAPE. HOWEVER THERE IS A VERY INTOXICATING GAS SMELL INSIDE CABIN OF VEHICLE, AFTER REFUELING AND WHEN TANK IS BETWEEN 1/4 AND 1/2 FULL I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE 4 DAYS, AND I TRAVEL FOR A LIVING AND IT IS EVERY TIME IT GETS TO THE 1/4 TO 1/3 FULL RANGE. I HAV...

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *PH *SCC *NLM

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *PH *SCC *NLM

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IDLES FUEL FUMES SEEP THROUGH THE VENTS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATES FUEL RAIL LEAKS.

Sep 2, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IDLES FUEL FUMES SEEP THROUGH THE VENTS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATES FUEL RAIL LEAKS.

Aug 19, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN SLIDING DOOR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE KEEPS SLIDING OPEN. CONSUMER BELIEVES LOCKING MECHANISM IS BROKEN. *AK

Aug 19, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN SLIDING DOOR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE KEEPS SLIDING OPEN. CONSUMER BELIEVES LOCKING MECHANISM IS BROKEN. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,050 mi

MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS BEEN DIAGOSED AS HAVING BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB, IT'S BECOME APPARENT THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN MODEL YEARS OF THE MERCURY VILLAGER, INCLUDING MINE. THE DESIGN OF THIS PART OF THE CAR IS DEFINITELY FLAWED BECAU...

Jul 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,050 mi

MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS BEEN DIAGOSED AS HAVING BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB, IT'S BECOME APPARENT THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN MODEL YEARS OF THE MERCURY VILLAGER, INCLUDING MINE. THE DESIGN OF THIS PART OF THE CAR IS DEFINITELY FLAWED BECAU...

Jun 19, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER FLASHES FROM THE TIME THE CAR IS TURNED ON UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. I AM AFRAID THAT THE AIRBAG WILL BE RELEASED AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHILE I AM DRIVING. *NLM

Jun 19, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER FLASHES FROM THE TIME THE CAR IS TURNED ON UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. I AM AFRAID THAT THE AIRBAG WILL BE RELEASED AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHILE I AM DRIVING. *NLM

Jun 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO SEEP INTO INTERIOR OF VAN. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS CRACKED OPEN TO AVOID GETTING SICK. AFTER INTERNET SEARCH FOUND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING OR HELP OUT WITH THE COSTS WHICH W...

Jun 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO SEEP INTO INTERIOR OF VAN. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS CRACKED OPEN TO AVOID GETTING SICK. AFTER INTERNET SEARCH FOUND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING OR HELP OUT WITH THE COSTS WHICH W...

Apr 3, 2003 Structure

WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE SENSOR FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON THE CONSUMER HAND. *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Structure

WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE SENSOR FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON THE CONSUMER HAND. *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Visibility 72,000 mi

SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY BREAKS AFTER SHORT PERIOD CAUSING IT TO DROP INTO DRIVERS VISION AND DRASTICALLY INTERFERE WITH ABILITY TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. REPLACEMENT COST IS $97.00 FOR ONE SUN VISOR. MERCURY VILLAGER OWNERS CLUB REPORTS THIS AS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.*JB

Feb 27, 2003 Visibility 72,000 mi

SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY BREAKS AFTER SHORT PERIOD CAUSING IT TO DROP INTO DRIVERS VISION AND DRASTICALLY INTERFERE WITH ABILITY TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. REPLACEMENT COST IS $97.00 FOR ONE SUN VISOR. MERCURY VILLAGER OWNERS CLUB REPORTS THIS AS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 5, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED AFTER THE AC FAILED----A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR STARTING VEHICLE UP

Sep 3, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED AFTER THE AC FAILED----A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR STARTING VEHICLE UP

Aug 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD BOLT SHEARED OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. EXHAUST FUMES WERE LEAKING FROM PIPE AREA. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD BOLT SHEARED OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. EXHAUST FUMES WERE LEAKING FROM PIPE AREA. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT LEAST 12 TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. THE LAST SEVERAL TIMES WERE ON A BUSY, CURVY HIGHWAY WITH NO ROOM TO PULL OFF ROAD AND ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VILLAGER'S FUEL PUMP BECOMES VERY NOISY...

Aug 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT LEAST 12 TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. THE LAST SEVERAL TIMES WERE ON A BUSY, CURVY HIGHWAY WITH NO ROOM TO PULL OFF ROAD AND ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VILLAGER'S FUEL PUMP BECOMES VERY NOISY...

Aug 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT LEAST 12 TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. THE LAST SEVERAL TIMES WERE ON A BUSY, CURVY HIGHWAY WITH NO ROOM TO PULL OFF ROAD AND ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VILLAGER'S FUEL PUMP BECOMES VERY NOISY...

Aug 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT LEAST 12 TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. THE LAST SEVERAL TIMES WERE ON A BUSY, CURVY HIGHWAY WITH NO ROOM TO PULL OFF ROAD AND ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VILLAGER'S FUEL PUMP BECOMES VERY NOISY...

Jul 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN REPLACING THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR THIS VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL OF GASOLINE FOR A WHILE IN THIS VEHICLE. *JG

Jul 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN REPLACING THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR THIS VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL OF GASOLINE FOR A WHILE IN THIS VEHICLE. *JG

Jun 11, 2002 Visibility

SIDE DOOR DOESN'T STAY CLOSED AFTER BEING LOCKED. CONTACTED DEALER. CANNOT FIND PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM FUEL TANK AREA. DEALER STATED FUEL PUMP FAILED. HOWEVER THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V419002 REGARDING FUEL LEAKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE TUBE LINE FAILED CAUSING FREON TO LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Visibility

SIDE DOOR DOESN'T STAY CLOSED AFTER BEING LOCKED. CONTACTED DEALER. CANNOT FIND PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM FUEL TANK AREA. DEALER STATED FUEL PUMP FAILED. HOWEVER THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V419002 REGARDING FUEL LEAKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK. *TT

Jun 11, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES THE TUBE LINE FAILED CAUSING FREON TO LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. *TT

Apr 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY THE THROTTLE WILL STICK NOT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ACCCELERATE WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE. MORE THAN NORMAL PRESSURE HAS TO TO BE APPLIED, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATE WITH MORE SPEED THAN INTENDED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY THE THROTTLE WILL STICK NOT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ACCCELERATE WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE. MORE THAN NORMAL PRESSURE HAS TO TO BE APPLIED, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATE WITH MORE SPEED THAN INTENDED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7-8 TIMES AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AKWHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS GAS, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED, AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG

Apr 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7-8 TIMES AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AKWHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS GAS, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED, AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG

Apr 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED .*AK *YD

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7-8 TIMES AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AKWHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS GAS, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED, AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG

Apr 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7-8 TIMES AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AKWHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS GAS, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED, AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG

Apr 25, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED .*AK *YD

Apr 24, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ACCIDENT. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ACCIDENT. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED CHOKING AND THEN IT CUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Apr 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED CHOKING AND THEN IT CUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK

Apr 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN AL LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DRAG. CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE TWICE, AND FIXED PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *AK

Apr 10, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN AL LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DRAG. CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE TWICE, AND FIXED PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *AK

Apr 10, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR OPENED AFTER BEING LOCKED.*AK

Apr 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN AL LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DRAG. CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE TWICE, AND FIXED PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *AK

Apr 10, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN AL LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DRAG. CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE TWICE, AND FIXED PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *AK

Apr 10, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR OPENED AFTER BEING LOCKED.*AK

Mar 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THEN, AT DEALER MECHANIC SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AN ENGINE BLOWN THAT HAD CRACKED THE BLOCK. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING WOULDSTEP ON BRAKES PEDAL, AND THEY WILL NOT ACTIVATE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER,AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 19, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT SET OF TIRES WERE NOT IN A NORMAL USE. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE FOUR SETS OF TIRES TO AVOID LONGER CONSECUENCES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THEN, AT DEALER MECHANIC SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AN ENGINE BLOWN THAT HAD CRACKED THE BLOCK. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING WOULDSTEP ON BRAKES PEDAL, AND THEY WILL NOT ACTIVATE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER,AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 19, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT SET OF TIRES WERE NOT IN A NORMAL USE. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE FOUR SETS OF TIRES TO AVOID LONGER CONSECUENCES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Visibility

WE HAVE A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. THERE IS A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM THE HEATING SYSTEM SINCE THE FIRST WINTER WE HAD THE VAN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES UNDER WARRANTY. THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM AND WE ARE CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Feb 28, 2002 Visibility

WE HAVE A 1995 MERCURY VILLAGER. THERE IS A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM THE HEATING SYSTEM SINCE THE FIRST WINTER WE HAD THE VAN. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES UNDER WARRANTY. THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM AND WE ARE CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

RECALL WAS DONE BUT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

RECALL WAS DONE BUT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Power Train

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING OUT MY TRANSMISSION'S MAIN SHAFT SNAPPED. LUCKILY I WAS NOT PULLING OUT IN TO TRAFFIC, SINCE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 8, 2002 Power Train

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING OUT MY TRANSMISSION'S MAIN SHAFT SNAPPED. LUCKILY I WAS NOT PULLING OUT IN TO TRAFFIC, SINCE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 30, 2001 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY LATCHED WHILE DRIVING, DOOR WOULD COME OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNINGTHIS MATTER.*AK

Nov 30, 2001 Structure

SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT STAY LATCHED WHILE DRIVING, DOOR WOULD COME OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNINGTHIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT STOP LIGHT ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK. ENGINE REVVED, AND VEHICLE BUMPED INTO THE ONE IN FRONT. VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED LIKE THIS TWICE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THIS.*AK

Oct 25, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT STOP LIGHT ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK. ENGINE REVVED, AND VEHICLE BUMPED INTO THE ONE IN FRONT. VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED LIKE THIS TWICE. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THIS.*AK

Oct 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IN MARCH 2001 FOR A GAS TANK PROBLEM, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT CURRENT PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL PROBLEM.*JB

Oct 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IN MARCH 2001 FOR A GAS TANK PROBLEM, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT CURRENT PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL PROBLEM.*JB

Oct 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IN MARCH 2001 FOR A GAS TANK PROBLEM, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT CURRENT PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL PROBLEM.*JB

Oct 15, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IN MARCH 2001 FOR A GAS TANK PROBLEM, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT CURRENT PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL PROBLEM.*JB

Oct 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE AUTO HEADLAMP SYSTEM HAS FAILED, ON TWO OCCASIONS THE LIGHTS JUST SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN SNOWY CONDTIONS CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WIPERS FAILED. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Electrical System

THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN ENTERING THE CODE FOR THE KEYLESS ENTRY THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK THEN LOCK AGAIN, WHEN THE CONSUMER LOCKS THE DOORS THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LOCK GRINDS AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT LOCK. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T ALWAYS FUNCTION. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T ALWAYS FUNCTION. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE AUTO HEADLAMP SYSTEM HAS FAILED, ON TWO OCCASIONS THE LIGHTS JUST SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN SNOWY CONDTIONS CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Visibility

REAR WINDOW WIPERS FAILED. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Electrical System

THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN ENTERING THE CODE FOR THE KEYLESS ENTRY THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK THEN LOCK AGAIN, WHEN THE CONSUMER LOCKS THE DOORS THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LOCK GRINDS AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT LOCK. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T ALWAYS FUNCTION. NLM

Oct 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T ALWAYS FUNCTION. NLM

Sep 17, 2001 Structure

THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM ENGAGES ON ITS OWN AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES AND OCCASIONS WHEN THE ENGAGE BUTTON HAS NOT BEEN TOUCHED. FOR EXAMPLE, THE LOCKS HAVE FREQUENTLY ENGAGED RIGHT AFTER THE DOORS HAVE BEEN CLOSED AND EVEN IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING AND THE IGNITION IS NOT ON; AT THE SAME MOMENT ...

Sep 17, 2001 Structure

THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM ENGAGES ON ITS OWN AT UNPREDICTABLE TIMES AND OCCASIONS WHEN THE ENGAGE BUTTON HAS NOT BEEN TOUCHED. FOR EXAMPLE, THE LOCKS HAVE FREQUENTLY ENGAGED RIGHT AFTER THE DOORS HAVE BEEN CLOSED AND EVEN IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING AND THE IGNITION IS NOT ON; AT THE SAME MOMENT ...

Sep 13, 2001 Structure

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS SINCE WE HAVE HAD IT (3 YEARS). DOOR'S WILL LOCK AT ANY TIME RUNNING,OFF,OR NO KEYLESS (KEY FOB) OPPERATION. AFTER ABOUT $500 IN REPAIR CHARGES I WENT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER ONLY TO FIND THAT A TSB HAD BEEN ISSUED AND HAVE IT FIXED NOW WITH REPLACIN...

Sep 13, 2001 Structure

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS SINCE WE HAVE HAD IT (3 YEARS). DOOR'S WILL LOCK AT ANY TIME RUNNING,OFF,OR NO KEYLESS (KEY FOB) OPPERATION. AFTER ABOUT $500 IN REPAIR CHARGES I WENT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER ONLY TO FIND THAT A TSB HAD BEEN ISSUED AND HAVE IT FIXED NOW WITH REPLACIN...

Sep 7, 2001 Structure

DOORS LOCK ON THEIR WHEN DRIVING, STANDING STILL, WHEN I SHUT THE DOORS. NO WARNING. KEYS MUST BE IN SOMEONES HANDS AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP FROM BEING LOCKED OUT. ALSO WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOOR IT TAKES AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES OF CONTINUIOUS OPERATION TO GET IT TO STAY UNLOCKED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED SEVER...

Sep 7, 2001 Structure

DOORS LOCK ON THEIR WHEN DRIVING, STANDING STILL, WHEN I SHUT THE DOORS. NO WARNING. KEYS MUST BE IN SOMEONES HANDS AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP FROM BEING LOCKED OUT. ALSO WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOOR IT TAKES AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES OF CONTINUIOUS OPERATION TO GET IT TO STAY UNLOCKED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED SEVER...

Aug 29, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MONITOR IS INOPERATIVE, THE DEALER STATES THE AIR BAG SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING OR WHEN IT IS BEING RECALIBRATED.*JB

Aug 29, 2001 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MONITOR IS INOPERATIVE, THE DEALER STATES THE AIR BAG SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE WHEN THE LIGHT IS FLASHING OR WHEN IT IS BEING RECALIBRATED.*JB

Aug 6, 2001 Visibility

DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY..MY STEP-SON PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE BACK WINDOW TO GET SOME AIR AND THE WHOLE WINDOW AND ARM WENT FLYING OFF BEHIND US, HIT THE ROAD ABOUT 50 YDS BEHIND US IN THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHATTERED INTO PIECES.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Visibility

DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY..MY STEP-SON PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE BACK WINDOW TO GET SOME AIR AND THE WHOLE WINDOW AND ARM WENT FLYING OFF BEHIND US, HIT THE ROAD ABOUT 50 YDS BEHIND US IN THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHATTERED INTO PIECES.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Visibility

DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY..MY STEP-SON PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE BACK WINDOW TO GET SOME AIR AND THE WHOLE WINDOW AND ARM WENT FLYING OFF BEHIND US, HIT THE ROAD ABOUT 50 YDS BEHIND US IN THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHATTERED INTO PIECES.*AK

Aug 6, 2001 Visibility

DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY..MY STEP-SON PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE BACK WINDOW TO GET SOME AIR AND THE WHOLE WINDOW AND ARM WENT FLYING OFF BEHIND US, HIT THE ROAD ABOUT 50 YDS BEHIND US IN THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHATTERED INTO PIECES.*AK

Aug 3, 2001 Structure

WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WITHOUT OWNER MANUALLY LOCKING THE DOORS. ALSO, WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED OCCUPANTS TO BE EITHER LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE OR LOCKED OUTSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEA...

Aug 3, 2001 Structure

WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WITHOUT OWNER MANUALLY LOCKING THE DOORS. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED OCCUPANTS TO BE EITHER LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE OR LOCKED OUTSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. P...

Aug 3, 2001 Structure

DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW/ OPENING DOORS OR CLOSING DOORS. CONSUMER DOES NOT KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *JB

Aug 3, 2001 Structure

WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WITHOUT OWNER MANUALLY LOCKING THE DOORS. ALSO, WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED OCCUPANTS TO BE EITHER LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE OR LOCKED OUTSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEA...

Aug 3, 2001 Structure

WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WITHOUT OWNER MANUALLY LOCKING THE DOORS. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED OCCUPANTS TO BE EITHER LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE OR LOCKED OUTSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. P...

Aug 3, 2001 Structure

DOOR LOCKS WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW/ OPENING DOORS OR CLOSING DOORS. CONSUMER DOES NOT KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *JB

Aug 2, 2001 Unknown Or Other

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY LOCKS DOORS WITHOUT WARNING, LOCKING PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE WITH NO ESCAPE.*AK

Aug 2, 2001 Structure

THE LOCKS ON MY VILLAGER OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THEY WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, WHEN THEY ARE UNLOCKED THEY MAY IMMEDIATLY RELOCK THEMSELVES AND SOMETIMES THE CAUSE THE DOOR TO JAM. I SAW THIS INFORMATION REPORTED ON CBS 11 TV IN DALLAS JUST THIS WEEK AND MY VAN DOES EXACTLY AS THE VANS THEY WERE SHOWI...

Aug 2, 2001 Unknown Or Other

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY LOCKS DOORS WITHOUT WARNING, LOCKING PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE WITH NO ESCAPE.*AK

Aug 2, 2001 Structure

THE LOCKS ON MY VILLAGER OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THEY WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, WHEN THEY ARE UNLOCKED THEY MAY IMMEDIATLY RELOCK THEMSELVES AND SOMETIMES THE CAUSE THE DOOR TO JAM. I SAW THIS INFORMATION REPORTED ON CBS 11 TV IN DALLAS JUST THIS WEEK AND MY VAN DOES EXACTLY AS THE VANS THEY WERE SHOWI...

Jul 20, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL 00V-419 PERFORMED, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR AND WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHCILE WAS STILL SAFE TO OPERATE UNTIL THE PARTS CAME IN, BUT PRIOR TO THE PARTS COMING IN THE VEHIC...

Jul 20, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL 00V-419 PERFORMED, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR AND WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHCILE WAS STILL SAFE TO OPERATE UNTIL THE PARTS CAME IN, BUT PRIOR TO THE PARTS COMING IN THE VEHIC...

Jul 17, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING. NOT A RESULT OF ANY TYPE OF COLLISION. DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT A COVERED PART. IF THIS PART IS INTEGRAL TO THE SAFETY SYSTEM, IT SHOULD BE PART OF THE WARRANTY.*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING. NOT A RESULT OF ANY TYPE OF COLLISION. DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT A COVERED PART. IF THIS PART IS INTEGRAL TO THE SAFETY SYSTEM, IT SHOULD BE PART OF THE WARRANTY.*AK

Jul 13, 2001 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED WITH ONLY 46,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. SAID COMPRESSOR IS ONLY USED DURING HOT SEASON. I THINK THAT THEY INSTALLED A SUBSTANDARD/DEFECTIVE COMPRESSOR ON THIS VEHICLE. CALLED A MERCURY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SINCE IT IS OUT OF WARR...

Jul 13, 2001 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED WITH ONLY 46,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. SAID COMPRESSOR IS ONLY USED DURING HOT SEASON. I THINK THAT THEY INSTALLED A SUBSTANDARD/DEFECTIVE COMPRESSOR ON THIS VEHICLE. CALLED A MERCURY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SINCE IT IS OUT OF WARR...

Jul 12, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR LATCH WOULD DISENGAGE WHILE TRAVELING. NOTIFIED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR LATCH WOULD DISENGAGE WHILE TRAVELING. NOTIFIED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD WIPE ONLY ONCE. ABLE TO RESET BY OPENING REAR GLASS. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT AT THE SUPPLIER (CONTAMINATION IN THE MOTOR). *AK

Jun 20, 2001 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD WIPE ONLY ONCE. ABLE TO RESET BY OPENING REAR GLASS. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT AT THE SUPPLIER (CONTAMINATION IN THE MOTOR). *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH OR TRAVELING AROUND A CORNER PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL OPEN. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT LOCKING MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THE SERVICE TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT SHO...

Jun 19, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN VEHICLE REACHES SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH OR TRAVELING AROUND A CORNER PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL OPEN. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT LOCKING MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THE SERVICE TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT SHO...

May 25, 2001 Visibility

COMPONENT FAILED SOON AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED- DEALER WON'T FIX AT THEIR COST. *AK

May 25, 2001 Visibility

COMPONENT FAILED SOON AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED- DEALER WON'T FIX AT THEIR COST. *AK

May 9, 2001 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT ON PASSENGER 'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS WILL NOT PULL OUT SO THAT A PASSENGER CAN BE RESTRAINED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THEY WERE NOT GOING TO TOUCH IT. *AK *JB

May 9, 2001 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT ON PASSENGER 'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS WILL NOT PULL OUT SO THAT A PASSENGER CAN BE RESTRAINED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THEY WERE NOT GOING TO TOUCH IT. *AK *JB

May 9, 2001 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT ON PASSENGER 'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS WILL NOT PULL OUT SO THAT A PASSENGER CAN BE RESTRAINED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THEY WERE NOT GOING TO TOUCH IT. *AK *JB

May 9, 2001 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT ON PASSENGER 'S SIDE IN THE MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS WILL NOT PULL OUT SO THAT A PASSENGER CAN BE RESTRAINED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THEY WERE NOT GOING TO TOUCH IT. *AK *JB

Apr 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

A DAY AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL AWF40C-F 00 S 59 REPAIRS FILLER HOSE HAD TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ENGINE STARTED JUMPING. THEN, CAUGHT ON FIRE JUST LIKE IT SAID IN RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD EXHAUST LEAK AT...

Apr 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

A DAY AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL AWF40C-F 00 S 59 REPAIRS FILLER HOSE HAD TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ENGINE STARTED JUMPING. THEN, CAUGHT ON FIRE JUST LIKE IT SAID IN RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD EXHAUST LEAK AT...

Apr 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING MOTOR PROBLEMS. *JB

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER. *JB

Apr 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

A DAY AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL AWF40C-F 00 S 59 REPAIRS FILLER HOSE HAD TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ENGINE STARTED JUMPING. THEN, CAUGHT ON FIRE JUST LIKE IT SAID IN RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD EXHAUST LEAK AT...

Apr 30, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

A DAY AFTER TAKING VEHICLE FOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL AWF40C-F 00 S 59 REPAIRS FILLER HOSE HAD TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ENGINE STARTED JUMPING. THEN, CAUGHT ON FIRE JUST LIKE IT SAID IN RECALL. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD EXHAUST LEAK AT...

Apr 30, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING MOTOR PROBLEMS. *JB

Apr 30, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER. *JB

Apr 19, 2001 Steering

THE TILT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MOVES SIDEWAYS AS YOU ARE MAKING TURNS TO THE LEFT. ON COLD DAYS THE RACK AND PINION WORKS FINE ON THE LEFT SIDE BUT TAKES A WHILE TO WORK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. IT'S AS IF IT NEEDS TO WARM UP, FIRST.

Apr 19, 2001 Steering

THE TILT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MOVES SIDEWAYS AS YOU ARE MAKING TURNS TO THE LEFT. ON COLD DAYS THE RACK AND PINION WORKS FINE ON THE LEFT SIDE BUT TAKES A WHILE TO WORK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. IT'S AS IF IT NEEDS TO WARM UP, FIRST.

Apr 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00S59, HOWEVER DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH DEALER, RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED. *SLC

Apr 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER STATED EGR VALVE WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED CLEANED, HOWEVER LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND WITH AN UNUSUAL NOISE, CONSUMER LEARNED THAT ENGINE WAS TO BE REPLACED AND MONIES SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PAID FOR EGR VALVE CLEANING AND BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT, CONSUMER IS REQ...

Apr 19, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

Apr 19, 2001 Steering

THE TILT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MOVES SIDEWAYS AS YOU ARE MAKING TURNS TO THE LEFT. ON COLD DAYS THE RACK AND PINION WORKS FINE ON THE LEFT SIDE BUT TAKES A WHILE TO WORK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. IT'S AS IF IT NEEDS TO WARM UP, FIRST.

Apr 19, 2001 Steering

THE TILT WHEEL ASSEMBLY MOVES SIDEWAYS AS YOU ARE MAKING TURNS TO THE LEFT. ON COLD DAYS THE RACK AND PINION WORKS FINE ON THE LEFT SIDE BUT TAKES A WHILE TO WORK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. IT'S AS IF IT NEEDS TO WARM UP, FIRST.

Apr 19, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00S59, HOWEVER DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH DEALER, RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED. *SLC

Apr 19, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER STATED EGR VALVE WAS DIRTY AND NEEDED CLEANED, HOWEVER LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND WITH AN UNUSUAL NOISE, CONSUMER LEARNED THAT ENGINE WAS TO BE REPLACED AND MONIES SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PAID FOR EGR VALVE CLEANING AND BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT, CONSUMER IS REQ...

Apr 19, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SLC

Apr 10, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER CAN LOCK ALL DOORS AND SLIDING DOOR WILL FLY OPEN. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SURFACE RIDING ON, IT POPS OPEN. SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN MANUALLY LOCKED.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER CAN LOCK ALL DOORS AND SLIDING DOOR WILL FLY OPEN. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SURFACE RIDING ON, IT POPS OPEN. SLIDING DOOR HAS BEEN MANUALLY LOCKED.*AK

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE, KIND OF LOUD. ALSO, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY SHOULD REPLACE TENSIONER.*AK AFTER THE DEFECTIVE TENSIONER WAS REPLACED, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. HOWEVER CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED O...

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE, KIND OF LOUD. ALSO, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY SHOULD REPLACE TENSIONER.*AK AFTER THE DEFECTIVE TENSIONER WAS REPLACED, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. HOWEVER CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED O...

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE, KIND OF LOUD. ALSO, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY SHOULD REPLACE TENSIONER.*AK AFTER THE DEFECTIVE TENSIONER WAS REPLACED, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. HOWEVER CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED O...

Apr 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE NOISE, KIND OF LOUD. ALSO, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY SHOULD REPLACE TENSIONER.*AK AFTER THE DEFECTIVE TENSIONER WAS REPLACED, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. HOWEVER CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED O...

Apr 8, 2001 Structure

PASSENGER AND SLIDING DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE WITH OR WITHOUT KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM OR INTERNAL LOCKING SYSTEM USED. I HAVE HAD THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKS ACTUATOR CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALSO. ACTUATORS EMIT A GRINDING SOUND WHEN KE...

Apr 8, 2001 Structure

PASSENGER AND SLIDING DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE WITH OR WITHOUT KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM OR INTERNAL LOCKING SYSTEM USED. I HAVE HAD THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKS ACTUATOR CHANGED AT MY EXPENSE. THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALSO. ACTUATORS EMIT A GRINDING SOUND WHEN KE...

Apr 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIED $5000 REPAIR SECRET SERVICE WARRANTY TO REPLACE NOT HONORED BY DEALER. *AK

Apr 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIED $5000 REPAIR SECRET SERVICE WARRANTY TO REPLACE NOT HONORED BY DEALER. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL WORK 00V-419 FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PERFORMED DUE TO DEALER PROBLEMS AND LACK OF PARTS. NLM

Apr 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL WORK 00V-419 FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PERFORMED DUE TO DEALER PROBLEMS AND LACK OF PARTS. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STARTING PROBLEMS,A SEVICE ADVISOR STATED THE FUEL LINE IS POORLY ROUTED CAUSING FUEL TO SIT IN THE FUEL LINES, AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING STARTED THE FUEL HAS TO WORK ITS WAY INTO THE ENGINE BEFORE THE FUEL REACHES THE POINT OF IGNITION. NLM

Mar 14, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STARTING PROBLEMS,A SEVICE ADVISOR STATED THE FUEL LINE IS POORLY ROUTED CAUSING FUEL TO SIT IN THE FUEL LINES, AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING STARTED THE FUEL HAS TO WORK ITS WAY INTO THE ENGINE BEFORE THE FUEL REACHES THE POINT OF IGNITION. NLM

Mar 12, 2001 Electrical System

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Electrical System

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Equipment

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Steering

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Electrical System

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Electrical System

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Equipment

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Mar 12, 2001 Steering

HEAD CONTROL MODULE WIRE HARNESS IN BACK OF THE DASH PANEL BURNED UP. WIRES WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK SEVERAL ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS: BATTERY FAILURE, OPEN CIRCUIT IN MAIN ENGINE HARNESS TO EGR SOLENOID, OVERHEAD LIGHT FAILED, POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE OPERATING BY THEMSELVES, POWER LOCKS WO...

Feb 27, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR COMES OPEN WHILE DRIVING REGARDLESS OF SPEED. DOOR APPEARS TO BE SHUT AND LOCKED, BUT WHEN DRIVING LATCH SYSTEM FAILS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE SLIDING DOOR POPS OPEN WHETHER LOCKED OR NOT. *YH

Feb 27, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR COMES OPEN WHILE DRIVING REGARDLESS OF SPEED. DOOR APPEARS TO BE SHUT AND LOCKED, BUT WHEN DRIVING LATCH SYSTEM FAILS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE SLIDING DOOR POPS OPEN WHETHER LOCKED OR NOT. *YH

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECALL 00V419002/ FUEL TANK VENT HOSE, RECEIVED LETTER ON 17 FEB 2001. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE YET. ON FEB 26 2001, CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES THERE WAS SMOKE . THEN FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD. DEALER DENIES THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED ...

Feb 26, 2001 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY DOOR LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

RECALL 00V419002/ FUEL TANK VENT HOSE, RECEIVED LETTER ON 17 FEB 2001. AT THAT TIME CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALER PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE YET. ON FEB 26 2001, CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES THERE WAS SMOKE . THEN FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD. DEALER DENIES THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED ...

Feb 26, 2001 Structure

INTERMITTENTLY DOOR LOCKS OPEN AND CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Visibility

WHEN AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT ARE BEING USED VEHICLE OVERHEATS CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Visibility

WHEN AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT ARE BEING USED VEHICLE OVERHEATS CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE OUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR WILL BEGIN TO OPEN EVEN IF LOCKED, LIGHT COMES ON, DOOR OPENED. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR WILL BEGIN TO OPEN EVEN IF LOCKED, LIGHT COMES ON, DOOR OPENED. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE LEAKS RAPIDLY FROM UNDERNEATH THE VAN EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE LEAKS RAPIDLY FROM UNDERNEATH THE VAN EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED. *AK

Nov 15, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING.DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS AIR BAG MONITOR OR WIRING ISSUE.WAS TOLD BY SERVICE PERSON"DON'T WORRY I DON'T BELIEVE IN AIR BAGS".VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD.THIS SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY.*AK

Nov 15, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING.DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS AIR BAG MONITOR OR WIRING ISSUE.WAS TOLD BY SERVICE PERSON"DON'T WORRY I DON'T BELIEVE IN AIR BAGS".VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD.THIS SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY.*AK

Nov 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN WARM WEATHER, MY CAR VENTS A TERRIBLE AMOUNT OF GAS FUMES INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE (PARTICULARLY WHEN A/C IS ON). THIS IS A TERRIBLE PROBLEM AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. IN MY OPINION IT IS VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY HERE AT HIGH ALTITUDES IN DENVER WHEN TREMENDOUS PRESSURE BUILDS UP I...

Nov 12, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

IN WARM WEATHER, MY CAR VENTS A TERRIBLE AMOUNT OF GAS FUMES INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE (PARTICULARLY WHEN A/C IS ON). THIS IS A TERRIBLE PROBLEM AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIX IT. IN MY OPINION IT IS VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY HERE AT HIGH ALTITUDES IN DENVER WHEN TREMENDOUS PRESSURE BUILDS UP I...

Oct 16, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR BECOME UNLOCK. DOOR INDICATION LIGHT COME ON. PLEASE PROVDE FURTHER INFORMATIN.

Oct 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Structure

CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR BECOME UNLOCK. DOOR INDICATION LIGHT COME ON. PLEASE PROVDE FURTHER INFORMATIN.

Oct 16, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.*AK

Oct 10, 2000 Equipment

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE, LUG NUT WRENCH BROKE. *SLC

Oct 10, 2000 Equipment

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE, LUG NUT WRENCH BROKE. *SLC

Aug 1, 2000 Structure

THE DOORS WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OR NOT. WE HAD A BABY IN THE CAR AND THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE 35,000 MILES RECENTLY FORD TOLD US THEIR WAS A RECOMMEND FIX - SERVICE MESSAGE 11243 BECAUSE OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS BUT IT IS NOT A RECALL...

Aug 1, 2000 Structure

THE DOORS WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OR NOT. WE HAD A BABY IN THE CAR AND THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE 35,000 MILES RECENTLY FORD TOLD US THEIR WAS A RECOMMEND FIX - SERVICE MESSAGE 11243 BECAUSE OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS BUT IT IS NOT A RECALL...

Jul 31, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE VEHICLE POPS OPEN WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, RAILROAD TRACKS, ETC. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE VEHICLE POPS OPEN WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, RAILROAD TRACKS, ETC. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARING OFF, REQUIRING DRILLING OUT, REPLACEMENT. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT QUEST, PATHFINDER, AND VILLAGER ALL HAVE SIMILAR AFFLICTION. MANUFACTURER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR 80% OF REPAIR COST TO FIX IT, EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. $1000.00 TO $3,000 TO FIX. ...

Jun 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARING OFF, REQUIRING DRILLING OUT, REPLACEMENT. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT QUEST, PATHFINDER, AND VILLAGER ALL HAVE SIMILAR AFFLICTION. MANUFACTURER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR 80% OF REPAIR COST TO FIX IT, EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. $1000.00 TO $3,000 TO FIX. ...

Jun 16, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND AIRBAG MONITOR WAS REPLACED. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A GOOD THING THEY BOUGHT IT IN WHEN THEY DID BECAUSE THERE WAS A POTENTIAL DANGER. *AK *ML

Jun 16, 2000 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND AIRBAG MONITOR WAS REPLACED. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A GOOD THING THEY BOUGHT IT IN WHEN THEY DID BECAUSE THERE WAS A POTENTIAL DANGER. *AK *ML

Jun 11, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SHOULDER BELTS CUT ACROSS MY THROAT. I CANNOT LOCATE AN EXTENSION BECAUSE THE SEATBELT CONNECTOR IS PROPRIETARY AND THE CAR MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. I THINK I NEED AN EXTENSION, TO ENABLE THE SHOULDER BELT TO CROSS THE CENTER OF MY CHEST AND ACROSS MY SHOULDER. HOW...

Jun 11, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SHOULDER BELTS CUT ACROSS MY THROAT. I CANNOT LOCATE AN EXTENSION BECAUSE THE SEATBELT CONNECTOR IS PROPRIETARY AND THE CAR MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. I THINK I NEED AN EXTENSION, TO ENABLE THE SHOULDER BELT TO CROSS THE CENTER OF MY CHEST AND ACROSS MY SHOULDER. HOW...

Jun 8, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

SINCE JULY 16, 1998 DOORS LOCKS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DOORS WOULD LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE DOORS WOULD LOCK ON THEIR OWN, EVEN WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 8, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

SINCE JULY 16, 1998 DOORS LOCKS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DOORS WOULD LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE DOORS WOULD LOCK ON THEIR OWN, EVEN WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

May 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

REMOTE CONTROL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP BY ITSELF BEFORE LETTING CONSUMER OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, SERVICE BULLETIN ALLOWED DEALER TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK *ML

May 12, 2000 Unknown Or Other

REMOTE CONTROL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP BY ITSELF BEFORE LETTING CONSUMER OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, SERVICE BULLETIN ALLOWED DEALER TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK *ML

May 8, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR COMES UNLATCHED (AT BACK)WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN HITTING A SLIGHT BUMP WITH IT LOCKED OR NOT LOCKED. *AK

May 8, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR COMES UNLATCHED (AT BACK)WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN HITTING A SLIGHT BUMP WITH IT LOCKED OR NOT LOCKED. *AK

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 25, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). OIL LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP. INTERMITTENT EXCESSIVE "ENGINE NOISE" WHEN ENGINE IS COLD (AFTER STARTING). MERCURY DEALERSHIP INDICATES "SLUDGE" IN ENGINE, RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. LAST OIL CHA...

Apr 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Visibility

WHEN TURNING ON REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONSUMER HEARS A HUMMING SOUND. THEN THEY VIBRATE, AND HANG DOWN TOWARDS THE LICENSE PLATE. ALSO, CAN'T OPEN REAR DOOR WITH THE KEY, HAS TO USE POWER LOCK TO OPEN DOOR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT BECAUSE SHE CAN'T SEE OUT OF REAR WINDOW. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN TURNING ON REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONSUMER HEARS A HUMMING SOUND. THEN THEY VIBRATE, AND HANG DOWN TOWARDS THE LICENSE PLATE. ALSO, CAN'T OPEN REAR DOOR WITH THE KEY, HAS TO USE POWER LOCK TO OPEN DOOR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT BECAUSE SHE CAN'T SEE OUT OF REAR WINDOW. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Visibility

WHEN TURNING ON REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONSUMER HEARS A HUMMING SOUND. THEN THEY VIBRATE, AND HANG DOWN TOWARDS THE LICENSE PLATE. ALSO, CAN'T OPEN REAR DOOR WITH THE KEY, HAS TO USE POWER LOCK TO OPEN DOOR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT BECAUSE SHE CAN'T SEE OUT OF REAR WINDOW. *AK

Apr 3, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN TURNING ON REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONSUMER HEARS A HUMMING SOUND. THEN THEY VIBRATE, AND HANG DOWN TOWARDS THE LICENSE PLATE. ALSO, CAN'T OPEN REAR DOOR WITH THE KEY, HAS TO USE POWER LOCK TO OPEN DOOR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT BECAUSE SHE CAN'T SEE OUT OF REAR WINDOW. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WENT OUT. DEALER IS REPLACING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AT CONSUMER'S COST. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD SWIPE ONCE, AND DROP BACK DOWN. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WENT OUT. DEALER IS REPLACING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AT CONSUMER'S COST. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD SWIPE ONCE, AND DROP BACK DOWN. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Visibility

STRESS CRACKS IN WINDSHIELD FROM BOTTOM TOWARD MIDDLE ....REPLACED 3 TIMES..NOV96. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Visibility

STRESS CRACKS IN WINDSHIELD FROM BOTTOM TOWARD MIDDLE ....REPLACED 3 TIMES..NOV96. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE , FOOT WAS LIGHTLY ON BRAKE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD ,RUNNING OVER MEDIAN.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE , FOOT WAS LIGHTLY ON BRAKE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD ,RUNNING OVER MEDIAN.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE FORD WILL NOT COVER DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY APPROXIMATE COST $ 2,700 PROBLEM REPORTED TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NO ACTION TAKEN BY FORD. *AK

Feb 15, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE FORD WILL NOT COVER DUE TO OUT OF WARRANTY APPROXIMATE COST $ 2,700 PROBLEM REPORTED TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NO ACTION TAKEN BY FORD. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD BOLT SNAPPED INSIDE THE ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGES INSIDE THE TIMING BELT GEARS AND LOCKING UP ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD BOLT SNAPPED INSIDE THE ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGES INSIDE THE TIMING BELT GEARS AND LOCKING UP ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Visibility

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO LEAK AT 41000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HE COULD NOT DRIVE THE AUTOMOBILE BECAUSE IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING REAR SLIDING DOOR WILL POP OPEN ON ITS OWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. WHEN BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY CLAIM THEY COULD NOT CREATE PROBLEM, SO NOTHING WAS CORRECTED. PLEASE ADVISE ON FURTHER ACTION. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Structure

VEHICLES POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL ACTIVATE AND LOCK DOORS ON ITS OWN. THE DOORS HAVE LOCKED WITH CHILDREN IN CAR AND WHEN NO ONE WAS IN CAR.MAINLY DOES IT WHEN THE DRIVERS DOOR HAS JUST BEEN SHUT. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO LEAK AT 41000 MILES. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HE COULD NOT DRIVE THE AUTOMOBILE BECAUSE IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING REAR SLIDING DOOR WILL POP OPEN ON ITS OWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. WHEN BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY CLAIM THEY COULD NOT CREATE PROBLEM, SO NOTHING WAS CORRECTED. PLEASE ADVISE ON FURTHER ACTION. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Structure

VEHICLES POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL ACTIVATE AND LOCK DOORS ON ITS OWN. THE DOORS HAVE LOCKED WITH CHILDREN IN CAR AND WHEN NO ONE WAS IN CAR.MAINLY DOES IT WHEN THE DRIVERS DOOR HAS JUST BEEN SHUT. *AK

Dec 31, 1999 Structure

MY MERCURY VILLAGER HAS A PROBLEM IN WHICH THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR POPS OPEN IF I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THIS OCCURS EVEN IF THE DOORS ARE LOCKED. *AK

Dec 31, 1999 Structure

MY MERCURY VILLAGER HAS A PROBLEM IN WHICH THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR POPS OPEN IF I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THIS OCCURS EVEN IF THE DOORS ARE LOCKED. *AK

Dec 22, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN CLOSING THE SLIDING DOOR & THEN ENTERING THE DRIVER'S SIDE, LATCHES WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK BY THEMSELVES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE LOCKING MECHANISM. ALSO, GAVE OWNER NEW REMOTE CONTROL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN BUYING VAN I NOTICED A LOUD CLACKING NOISE IN ENGINE ON COLD STARTS. I SAID I DIDN'T WANT CAR. THEY SAID IF THEY PUT A NEW ENGINE IN CAR (23,000MI)WOULD I BUY IT. I SAID YES. THEY PUT A REBUILT ENGINE IN VAN INSTEAD AND DIDN'T TELL ME. NOW HAS 31,0000 MILES ON IT AND IS CLACKING AGAIN PLUS SHAK...

Dec 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN BUYING VAN I NOTICED A LOUD CLACKING NOISE IN ENGINE ON COLD STARTS. I SAID I DIDN'T WANT CAR. THEY SAID IF THEY PUT A NEW ENGINE IN CAR (23,000MI)WOULD I BUY IT. I SAID YES. THEY PUT A REBUILT ENGINE IN VAN INSTEAD AND DIDN'T TELL ME. NOW HAS 31,0000 MILES ON IT AND IS CLACKING AGAIN PLUS SHAK...

Dec 22, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN CLOSING THE SLIDING DOOR & THEN ENTERING THE DRIVER'S SIDE, LATCHES WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK BY THEMSELVES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE LOCKING MECHANISM. ALSO, GAVE OWNER NEW REMOTE CONTROL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN BUYING VAN I NOTICED A LOUD CLACKING NOISE IN ENGINE ON COLD STARTS. I SAID I DIDN'T WANT CAR. THEY SAID IF THEY PUT A NEW ENGINE IN CAR (23,000MI)WOULD I BUY IT. I SAID YES. THEY PUT A REBUILT ENGINE IN VAN INSTEAD AND DIDN'T TELL ME. NOW HAS 31,0000 MILES ON IT AND IS CLACKING AGAIN PLUS SHAK...

Dec 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN BUYING VAN I NOTICED A LOUD CLACKING NOISE IN ENGINE ON COLD STARTS. I SAID I DIDN'T WANT CAR. THEY SAID IF THEY PUT A NEW ENGINE IN CAR (23,000MI)WOULD I BUY IT. I SAID YES. THEY PUT A REBUILT ENGINE IN VAN INSTEAD AND DIDN'T TELL ME. NOW HAS 31,0000 MILES ON IT AND IS CLACKING AGAIN PLUS SHAK...

Dec 7, 1999 Suspension

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT PROBABLY HAD BEEN BAD FOR SOME TIME, BUT WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARANTY WHEN VEHICLE ONLY HAD MILEAGE IN THE UPPER 20,000S. THIS IS VERY LOW MILAGE FOR SUCH FRONT END COMPONENTS TO G...

Dec 7, 1999 Steering

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT PROBABLY HAD BEEN BAD FOR SOME TIME, BUT WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARANTY WHEN VEHICLE ONLY HAD MILEAGE IN THE UPPER 20,000S. THIS IS VERY LOW MILAGE FOR SUCH FRONT END COMPONENTS TO G...

Dec 7, 1999 Suspension

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT PROBABLY HAD BEEN BAD FOR SOME TIME, BUT WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARANTY WHEN VEHICLE ONLY HAD MILEAGE IN THE UPPER 20,000S. THIS IS VERY LOW MILAGE FOR SUCH FRONT END COMPONENTS TO G...

Dec 7, 1999 Steering

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT PROBABLY HAD BEEN BAD FOR SOME TIME, BUT WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARANTY WHEN VEHICLE ONLY HAD MILEAGE IN THE UPPER 20,000S. THIS IS VERY LOW MILAGE FOR SUCH FRONT END COMPONENTS TO G...

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING 75MPH VEHICLE MADE GRAVE NOISES & THEN DIED OUT. MANEUVERED TO SIDE OF ROAD. COULD NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL DUE TO DIP STICK NOT REMOVABLE. TOWED TO MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THA T UNDER HOOD FROZE UP DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.*AK

Nov 22, 1999 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING 75MPH VEHICLE MADE GRAVE NOISES & THEN DIED OUT. MANEUVERED TO SIDE OF ROAD. COULD NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL DUE TO DIP STICK NOT REMOVABLE. TOWED TO MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THA T UNDER HOOD FROZE UP DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.*AK

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING 75MPH VEHICLE MADE GRAVE NOISES & THEN DIED OUT. MANEUVERED TO SIDE OF ROAD. COULD NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL DUE TO DIP STICK NOT REMOVABLE. TOWED TO MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THA T UNDER HOOD FROZE UP DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.*AK

Nov 22, 1999 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING 75MPH VEHICLE MADE GRAVE NOISES & THEN DIED OUT. MANEUVERED TO SIDE OF ROAD. COULD NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL DUE TO DIP STICK NOT REMOVABLE. TOWED TO MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THA T UNDER HOOD FROZE UP DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.*AK

Nov 19, 1999 Suspension

AREA IN SHOCK TOWERS WHERE STRUT ROD IS SECURED TO STRUCTURE WITH A NUT APPEARS EXTREMELY CORRODED FOR A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 39000 MILES. IT IS NOT JUST SURFACE RUST, BUT FLAKING AS WELL. THERE IS MUCH MORE CORROSION IN THIS AREA THEN I HAVE SEEN ON OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED WITH OVER 100,000 MILES...

Nov 19, 1999 Suspension

AREA IN SHOCK TOWERS WHERE STRUT ROD IS SECURED TO STRUCTURE WITH A NUT APPEARS EXTREMELY CORRODED FOR A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 39000 MILES. IT IS NOT JUST SURFACE RUST, BUT FLAKING AS WELL. THERE IS MUCH MORE CORROSION IN THIS AREA THEN I HAVE SEEN ON OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED WITH OVER 100,000 MILES...

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS GETTING ON THE EXPRESSWAY OVER IN THE PASSING LANE THE VAN MADE A NOISE I TURN DOWN THE RADIO TO LISTEN I LOST PRESSURE THE VAN SHUT DOWN . I HAD OIL ,WATER I JUST DONT UNDER STAND WHAT HAPPEN I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED AN ENGINE NEVER HAD A WARNING SIGN AND I ALWAYS KEEP MY OIL CHANGE AND OTH...

Nov 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS GETTING ON THE EXPRESSWAY OVER IN THE PASSING LANE THE VAN MADE A NOISE I TURN DOWN THE RADIO TO LISTEN I LOST PRESSURE THE VAN SHUT DOWN . I HAD OIL ,WATER I JUST DONT UNDER STAND WHAT HAPPEN I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED AN ENGINE NEVER HAD A WARNING SIGN AND I ALWAYS KEEP MY OIL CHANGE AND OTH...

Oct 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH , CAUSING POWER LOSS. THIS CONDITION COULD HAVE CAUSED A COLLISION ON THE FREEWAY. VEHICLE INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT CRANKSHAFT HAS HAD CRACKS IN SHAFT BEFORE THE BREAKAGE. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND PRO...

Oct 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CRANKSHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH , CAUSING POWER LOSS. THIS CONDITION COULD HAVE CAUSED A COLLISION ON THE FREEWAY. VEHICLE INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT CRANKSHAFT HAS HAD CRACKS IN SHAFT BEFORE THE BREAKAGE. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND PRO...

Sep 29, 1999 Structure

THE REAR SIDE DOOR UNLATCHES WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD. IT DOESN'T UNLATCH ALL THE WAY. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO ADJUST THE DOOR, BUT IT STILL HAPPENS. WE DO NOT HAVE TO HIT A BUMP FOR IT TO UNLATCH. THEY ARE GOING TO PUT ON A NEW DOOR LATCH.

Sep 29, 1999 Structure

THE REAR SIDE DOOR UNLATCHES WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD. IT DOESN'T UNLATCH ALL THE WAY. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO ADJUST THE DOOR, BUT IT STILL HAPPENS. WE DO NOT HAVE TO HIT A BUMP FOR IT TO UNLATCH. THEY ARE GOING TO PUT ON A NEW DOOR LATCH.

Sep 27, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING SLIDING DOOR POPS OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 27, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING SLIDING DOOR POPS OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE, AND THEY COULDN'T GET THE CHILD OUT. *AK

Sep 23, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE, AND THEY COULDN'T GET THE CHILD OUT. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR THE SECOND TIME THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FROM LOOKING AT THE HOOD, IT APPEARED THAT ONE OF THE HOTTEST POINTS WAS OVER THE BATTERY AREA. EVERYTHING FORWARD OF FIREWALL WAS TOTALLY BURNED. THE...

Sep 7, 1999 Electrical System Fire

AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR THE SECOND TIME THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FROM LOOKING AT THE HOOD, IT APPEARED THAT ONE OF THE HOTTEST POINTS WAS OVER THE BATTERY AREA. EVERYTHING FORWARD OF FIREWALL WAS TOTALLY BURNED. THE...

Sep 3, 1999 Structure

ALL DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. CANNOT GET IN OR OUT UNLESS KEY IS USED. ALSO WOULD BEEP & HONK ON ITS OWN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ALSO COME ON. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC CAN NOT REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Air Bags

ALL DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. CANNOT GET IN OR OUT UNLESS KEY IS USED. ALSO WOULD BEEP & HONK ON ITS OWN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ALSO COME ON. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC CAN NOT REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Structure

ALL DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. CANNOT GET IN OR OUT UNLESS KEY IS USED. ALSO WOULD BEEP & HONK ON ITS OWN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ALSO COME ON. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC CAN NOT REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 3, 1999 Air Bags

ALL DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. CANNOT GET IN OR OUT UNLESS KEY IS USED. ALSO WOULD BEEP & HONK ON ITS OWN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ALSO COME ON. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC CAN NOT REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS ARE NOT OPERABLE. DOORS LOCKED WHEN CONSUMER GOT OUT AND SHUT THE DOOR. TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE LOCKED IN VEHICLE WITH TEMPERATURES AT 100 DEGREES. THE DOORS WILL EVEN LOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING. A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR TURNING A CORNER CAUSES DOORS TO LOCK. *AK

Sep 2, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

LOCKS ARE NOT OPERABLE. DOORS LOCKED WHEN CONSUMER GOT OUT AND SHUT THE DOOR. TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE LOCKED IN VEHICLE WITH TEMPERATURES AT 100 DEGREES. THE DOORS WILL EVEN LOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING. A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR TURNING A CORNER CAUSES DOORS TO LOCK. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH ENGINE STALLS. ALSO WHEN OPENING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR SOMETHING TRIGGERS INSIDE THE LOCK MECHANISM, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Structure

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH ENGINE STALLS. ALSO WHEN OPENING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR SOMETHING TRIGGERS INSIDE THE LOCK MECHANISM, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH ENGINE STALLS. ALSO WHEN OPENING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR SOMETHING TRIGGERS INSIDE THE LOCK MECHANISM, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. *AK

Aug 31, 1999 Structure

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH ENGINE STALLS. ALSO WHEN OPENING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR SOMETHING TRIGGERS INSIDE THE LOCK MECHANISM, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. *AK

Aug 25, 1999 Visibility

THE SLIDING GLASS WINDOW HAS A TENDENCY TO LOOSEN AT THE HATCH WHERE YOU OPEN AND CLOSE IT. WHEN NOT TIGHTENED ENOUGH, THE BOLT WILL LOOSEN AND FALL CAUSING THE SLIDING DOOR GLASS TO FLIP/FLAP AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

Aug 25, 1999 Visibility

THE SLIDING GLASS WINDOW HAS A TENDENCY TO LOOSEN AT THE HATCH WHERE YOU OPEN AND CLOSE IT. WHEN NOT TIGHTENED ENOUGH, THE BOLT WILL LOOSEN AND FALL CAUSING THE SLIDING DOOR GLASS TO FLIP/FLAP AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

Aug 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PLACING VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THEN APPLYING BRAKES TO DRIVE IT, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PLACING VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THEN APPLYING BRAKES TO DRIVE IT, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ALL DOORS TO LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY. IF OCCUPANT WAS OUT OF VEHICLE / VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITH CHILDREN IN IT, CONSUMER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET INTO VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED DOOR LOCKS MODULE TWICE. PROBLEM REOCCURRING. VAN HAS REMOTE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FEATU...

Aug 10, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ALL DOORS TO LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY. IF OCCUPANT WAS OUT OF VEHICLE / VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITH CHILDREN IN IT, CONSUMER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET INTO VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED DOOR LOCKS MODULE TWICE. PROBLEM REOCCURRING. VAN HAS REMOTE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FEATU...

Aug 4, 1999 Structure

ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR. AFTER INSTALLING CSS AND COMING TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, ALL THE DOOR LOCKS WERE IN LOCKED POSITION WITH THE CHILDREN INSIDE. COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER SAID THAT THE SEAMS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY CLOSED AROUND THE DOOR LOCKS, CAUSING WATER TO EN...

Aug 4, 1999 Structure

ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR. AFTER INSTALLING CSS AND COMING TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, ALL THE DOOR LOCKS WERE IN LOCKED POSITION WITH THE CHILDREN INSIDE. COMMON PROBLEM. DEALER SAID THAT THE SEAMS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY CLOSED AROUND THE DOOR LOCKS, CAUSING WATER TO EN...

Jul 16, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SLIDING DOOR KEEPS OPENING. *AK

Jul 16, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE SLIDING DOOR KEEPS OPENING. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Structure

WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE SLIDING DOOR CAME DOWN, CAUSING INJURIES TO OCCUPANT COMING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Structure

WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE SLIDING DOOR CAME DOWN, CAUSING INJURIES TO OCCUPANT COMING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR UNLATCHED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP NOISY. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR UNLATCHED. *YC

Jun 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP NOISY. *YC

Jun 16, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD BECOME UNLATCHED & OPEN WHEN EVER VEHICLE HITS BUMPS OR ROUGH PATCH IN ROAD. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTEN BUT NOW MORE CONSTANT. ALSO, HAVE A HUMMING SOUND FROM FUEL TANK. INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT WAS FUEL PUMP. WAS ALSO INFORMED BY DEALER ALL VILLAGERS HAVE HUMMING SOUND AFTER 1 YE...

Jun 16, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD BECOME UNLATCHED & OPEN WHEN EVER VEHICLE HITS BUMPS OR ROUGH PATCH IN ROAD. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTEN BUT NOW MORE CONSTANT. ALSO, HAVE A HUMMING SOUND FROM FUEL TANK. INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT WAS FUEL PUMP. WAS ALSO INFORMED BY DEALER ALL VILLAGERS HAVE HUMMING SOUND AFTER 1 YE...

May 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK UP AND THEN WE PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF AND HIT A WALL, THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. *AK

May 21, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK UP AND THEN WE PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF AND HIT A WALL, THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. *AK

Apr 10, 1999 Power Train

FORD WOULD NOT COVER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF WARRANTY 1,200 PRIOR.

Apr 10, 1999 Power Train

FORD WOULD NOT COVER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF WARRANTY 1,200 PRIOR.

Mar 14, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. INITIAL VISITS TO DEALER FAILED TO IDENTIFY THIS PROBLEM. DEALER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM ON THIRD VISIT. PROBLEM WAS A FAILED RUBBER HOSE WHICH WAS LEAKING GAS UNDER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Mar 14, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. INITIAL VISITS TO DEALER FAILED TO IDENTIFY THIS PROBLEM. DEALER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM ON THIRD VISIT. PROBLEM WAS A FAILED RUBBER HOSE WHICH WAS LEAKING GAS UNDER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Mar 10, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT GOT STUCK AROUND THE CONSUMER DAUGHTER'S NECK DUE TO THE CHILD PLAYING WITH THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT FROM AROUND HER NECK. *AK

Mar 10, 1999 Seat Belts

SHOULDER BELT GOT STUCK AROUND THE CONSUMER DAUGHTER'S NECK DUE TO THE CHILD PLAYING WITH THE SEAT BELT. CONSUMER HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT FROM AROUND HER NECK. *AK

Feb 25, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NOTICED SIMILAR VILLAGERS IN DEALER LOT WITH SAME FAILURE OF HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR MATERIAL. RESULT WAS FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION, PARTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY

Feb 25, 1999 Exterior Lighting

NOTICED SIMILAR VILLAGERS IN DEALER LOT WITH SAME FAILURE OF HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR MATERIAL. RESULT WAS FAILED STATE SAFETY INSPECTION, PARTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY

Jan 29, 1999 Seat Belts

WHILE CHILD WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE, SHOULDER BELT GOT CAUGHT AROUND CHILD'S NECK, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO CUT THE SHOULDER SEAT BELT IN ORDER TO REMOVE SHOULDER BELT FROM AROUND THE CHILD NECK.

Jan 29, 1999 Seat Belts

WHILE CHILD WAS SITTING IN VEHICLE, SHOULDER BELT GOT CAUGHT AROUND CHILD'S NECK, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO CUT THE SHOULDER SEAT BELT IN ORDER TO REMOVE SHOULDER BELT FROM AROUND THE CHILD NECK.

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. (PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION). *AK

Jan 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. (PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION). *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Structure

THE DOORS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN AFTER GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. THERE IS NO REMOTE LOCK RELEASE. HAPPENED AT LEAST 7 DIFFERENT TIMES. MANUFACTURER ADMITS A PROBLEM EXISTS, BUT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT IT. *AK

Jan 15, 1999 Structure

THE DOORS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN AFTER GETTING IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. THERE IS NO REMOTE LOCK RELEASE. HAPPENED AT LEAST 7 DIFFERENT TIMES. MANUFACTURER ADMITS A PROBLEM EXISTS, BUT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT IT. *AK

Jan 14, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DOOR LATCHES BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. WHILE PARKED WITH POWER OFF, DOOR LATCHES ALSO LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jan 14, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DOOR LATCHES BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. WHILE PARKED WITH POWER OFF, DOOR LATCHES ALSO LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Nov 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS . WHEN GOING IN REVERSE HAV ETO PUSH ON PEDAL HARDER THAN IT WILL SURGE. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS . WHEN GOING IN REVERSE HAV ETO PUSH ON PEDAL HARDER THAN IT WILL SURGE. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MAKING A TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED, THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN THE KEY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START, THEN THE DRIVER TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED.

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED, THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN THE KEY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START, THEN THE DRIVER TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED.

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED, THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN THE KEY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START, THEN THE DRIVER TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED.

Nov 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MAKING A TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED, THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN THE KEY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START, THEN THE DRIVER TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED.

Nov 5, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE MAKING A TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED, THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN THE KEY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START, THEN THE DRIVER TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED.

Nov 5, 1998 Steering

WHILE MAKING A TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED, THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN THE KEY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START, THEN THE DRIVER TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED.

Nov 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY ALMOST RESULTING AN ACCIDENT. WON'T RESTART FOR ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR. BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Nov 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY ALMOST RESULTING AN ACCIDENT. WON'T RESTART FOR ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR. BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Oct 7, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM, SWIPED ONE WAY ACROSS THE WINDOW AND STOPPED. WHEN FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MOVE, AND IT DROPPED 6 INCHES BELOW ITS ACTUAL RESTING SPOT. ALSO, DIFFICULTY GETTING SHIFTER OUT OF PARK, WHETHER VEHICLE IS PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE OR SLIGHT INCLINE...

Oct 7, 1998 Equipment

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM, SWIPED ONE WAY ACROSS THE WINDOW AND STOPPED. WHEN FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MOVE, AND IT DROPPED 6 INCHES BELOW ITS ACTUAL RESTING SPOT. ALSO, DIFFICULTY GETTING SHIFTER OUT OF PARK, WHETHER VEHICLE IS PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE OR SLIGHT INCLINE...

Oct 7, 1998 Power Train

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM, SWIPED ONE WAY ACROSS THE WINDOW AND STOPPED. WHEN FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MOVE, AND IT DROPPED 6 INCHES BELOW ITS ACTUAL RESTING SPOT. ALSO, DIFFICULTY GETTING SHIFTER OUT OF PARK, WHETHER VEHICLE IS PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE OR SLIGHT INCLINE...

Oct 7, 1998 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM, SWIPED ONE WAY ACROSS THE WINDOW AND STOPPED. WHEN FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MOVE, AND IT DROPPED 6 INCHES BELOW ITS ACTUAL RESTING SPOT. ALSO, DIFFICULTY GETTING SHIFTER OUT OF PARK, WHETHER VEHICLE IS PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE OR SLIGHT INCLINE...

Oct 7, 1998 Equipment

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM, SWIPED ONE WAY ACROSS THE WINDOW AND STOPPED. WHEN FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MOVE, AND IT DROPPED 6 INCHES BELOW ITS ACTUAL RESTING SPOT. ALSO, DIFFICULTY GETTING SHIFTER OUT OF PARK, WHETHER VEHICLE IS PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE OR SLIGHT INCLINE...

Oct 7, 1998 Power Train

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATED DURING A RAIN STORM, SWIPED ONE WAY ACROSS THE WINDOW AND STOPPED. WHEN FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MOVE, AND IT DROPPED 6 INCHES BELOW ITS ACTUAL RESTING SPOT. ALSO, DIFFICULTY GETTING SHIFTER OUT OF PARK, WHETHER VEHICLE IS PARKED ON FLAT SURFACE OR SLIGHT INCLINE...

Sep 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY BRAKES. AFTER BEING REPAIRED THE NOISE INTENSIFIED.

Sep 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOISY BRAKES. AFTER BEING REPAIRED THE NOISE INTENSIFIED.

Sep 22, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY ALMOST CAUSING AN OCCUPANT TO FALL OUT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. DEALER REPLACED SLIDING DOOR LOCKS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 22, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY ALMOST CAUSING AN OCCUPANT TO FALL OUT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. DEALER REPLACED SLIDING DOOR LOCKS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 14, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK IS LOCKING BY ITSELF,CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO BE TRAPPED WITHIN VEHICLE OR LOCKED OUTSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACE DOOR LOCK SWITCH IN DOOR AND A PART WITHIN PANEL TO CORRECT DEFECT. *AK

Sep 14, 1998 Structure

POWER DOOR LOCK IS LOCKING BY ITSELF,CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO BE TRAPPED WITHIN VEHICLE OR LOCKED OUTSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER NEEDS TO REPLACE DOOR LOCK SWITCH IN DOOR AND A PART WITHIN PANEL TO CORRECT DEFECT. *AK

Sep 3, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 30 MPH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Sep 3, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 30 MPH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL VAPORS THAT FILTER THROUGH HOME WHEN VAN IS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVER A 3 HOUR PERIOD. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VAN IS BEING CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Aug 27, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL VAPORS THAT FILTER THROUGH HOME WHEN VAN IS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVER A 3 HOUR PERIOD. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VAN IS BEING CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Aug 26, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED CAUSING JAMMING.

Aug 26, 1998 Visibility

WIPER SWITCH FAILED.

Aug 26, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE DUE TO POOR SUSPENSION.

Aug 26, 1998 Structure

REMOTE CONTROL FOR POWER DOOR LOCKS EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE.

Aug 26, 1998 Steering

ALARM SYSTEM OCCASIONALLY WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUTH ACTIVATION OF SYSTEM.

Aug 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Aug 26, 1998 Seats

MIDDLE SEAT DESIGN CREATES DIFFICULTY IN REMOVAL OR SEAT DUE TO SIZE AND WEIGHT.

Aug 26, 1998 Equipment

JACK WILL DAMAGE WELDED EDGE OF VEHICLE IS USED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.

Aug 26, 1998 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED CAUSING JAMMING.

Aug 26, 1998 Visibility

WIPER SWITCH FAILED.

Aug 26, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE DUE TO POOR SUSPENSION.

Aug 26, 1998 Structure

REMOTE CONTROL FOR POWER DOOR LOCKS EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE.

Aug 26, 1998 Steering

ALARM SYSTEM OCCASIONALLY WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUTH ACTIVATION OF SYSTEM.

Aug 26, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED.

Aug 26, 1998 Seats

MIDDLE SEAT DESIGN CREATES DIFFICULTY IN REMOVAL OR SEAT DUE TO SIZE AND WEIGHT.

Aug 26, 1998 Equipment

JACK WILL DAMAGE WELDED EDGE OF VEHICLE IS USED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.

Aug 11, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO FAULTY FUEL PUMP.

Aug 11, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO FAULTY FUEL PUMP.

Jul 29, 1998 Air Bags Fire

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE PREVIOUS DAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG.

Jul 29, 1998 Air Bags Fire

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE PREVIOUS DAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG.

Jul 24, 1998 Visibility

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN HEAVY RAIN COMMENCED. DRIVER STARTED TO ROLL UP WINDOW WHEN WINDOW STOPPED JUST BEFORE IT REACHED THE TOP. DRIVER'S HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE WINDOW, TRYING TO GET THE WINDOW UP. DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR CUTS WHILE TRYING TO FREE HER HAND FRO...

Jul 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WIPERS DO NOT WORK UNTIL TURN SIGNALS ARE TURNED ON, EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jul 24, 1998 Visibility

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN HEAVY RAIN COMMENCED. DRIVER STARTED TO ROLL UP WINDOW WHEN WINDOW STOPPED JUST BEFORE IT REACHED THE TOP. DRIVER'S HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE WINDOW, TRYING TO GET THE WINDOW UP. DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR CUTS WHILE TRYING TO FREE HER HAND FRO...

Jul 24, 1998 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WIPERS DO NOT WORK UNTIL TURN SIGNALS ARE TURNED ON, EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR OPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 16, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR OPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 7, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER, CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

May 29, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

May 29, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT FAILED.

May 5, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIGHTEN UP AFTER DRIVING AWHILE. DEALER CAN'T DO ANYTHING. *AK

May 5, 1998 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIGHTEN UP AFTER DRIVING AWHILE. DEALER CAN'T DO ANYTHING. *AK

Apr 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.

Apr 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.

Apr 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.

Apr 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED. DEALER ALSO REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER.

Apr 13, 1998 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP.

Apr 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT SHIELD AROUND EXHAUST SYSTEM LOOSE.

Apr 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

DRUMS TURNED BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED.

Apr 13, 1998 Visibility

REAR WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

Apr 13, 1998 Steering

STEERING FEELS BUMPY AND MAKES NOISE INTERMITTANTLY.

Apr 13, 1998 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP.

Apr 13, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAT SHIELD AROUND EXHAUST SYSTEM LOOSE.

Apr 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Air

DRUMS TURNED BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED.

Apr 13, 1998 Visibility

REAR WIPER MOTOR FAILED.

Apr 13, 1998 Steering

STEERING FEELS BUMPY AND MAKES NOISE INTERMITTANTLY.

Mar 17, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. CURRENT BELT RACHET INTO POSITION, AND WITH BOUNCING CAUSED BY UNEVEN ROADS, THE BELTS RATCHET EVEN TIGHTER, UNTIL CHILD OR OTHER PASSENGERS HAVE TROUBLE BREATHING.

Mar 17, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. CURRENT BELT RACHET INTO POSITION, AND WITH BOUNCING CAUSED BY UNEVEN ROADS, THE BELTS RATCHET EVEN TIGHTER, UNTIL CHILD OR OTHER PASSENGERS HAVE TROUBLE BREATHING.

Mar 11, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS, NO IMPACT OR CRASH.

Mar 11, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS, NO IMPACT OR CRASH.

Nov 10, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DEFECTIVE REAR MIDDLE REAR SEATBELT UNLATCHED WHEN IN USE WHICH WON'T PROTECT OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Nov 10, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DEFECTIVE REAR MIDDLE REAR SEATBELT UNLATCHED WHEN IN USE WHICH WON'T PROTECT OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW LATCHES FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997 Visibility

WINDOW LATCHES FAILED.

Oct 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

GRANDSON GOT INTO VEHICLE & BUMPED SLIDING DOOR. THE DOOR BECAME UNLATCHED. VEHICLE ON SLIGHT INCLINE AT TIME. DOOR WAS CAUGHT BEFORE CLOSING ON CHILD IN DOOR AREA. *AK

Oct 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

GRANDSON GOT INTO VEHICLE & BUMPED SLIDING DOOR. THE DOOR BECAME UNLATCHED. VEHICLE ON SLIGHT INCLINE AT TIME. DOOR WAS CAUGHT BEFORE CLOSING ON CHILD IN DOOR AREA. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 40-50MPH THE VEHICLES COMPONENTS LOCK UP AND THE ENGINE GOES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TO 4T TIMES NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS.*JB

Sep 12, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 40-50MPH THE VEHICLES COMPONENTS LOCK UP AND THE ENGINE GOES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TO 4T TIMES NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS.*JB

Jul 18, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK MACH. ON VEHICLE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY . THE CAR WOULD BE OFF AND THE CAR COULD SHIFT TO PARK. MANF. CONTACTED . VEHICLE HAS BEEN GIVEN BACK TO THE DEALER.

Jul 18, 1997 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK MACH. ON VEHICLE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY . THE CAR WOULD BE OFF AND THE CAR COULD SHIFT TO PARK. MANF. CONTACTED . VEHICLE HAS BEEN GIVEN BACK TO THE DEALER.

Jun 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT AT LOW SPEED THE REAR BRAKES MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVBE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT AT LOW SPEED THE REAR BRAKES MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVBE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COUTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKE FADING AWAY. ALSO RPMS CONTINUED TO GO UP AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COUTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKE FADING AWAY. ALSO RPMS CONTINUED TO GO UP AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COUTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKE FADING AWAY. ALSO RPMS CONTINUED TO GO UP AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE COUTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKE FADING AWAY. ALSO RPMS CONTINUED TO GO UP AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Seat Belts

THE BUILT-IN CSS IN BACK OF VEHICLE DOES NOT LOCK, THE LATCHES ARE BROKEN ON BOTH CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *AK

Mar 18, 1997 Seat Belts

THE BUILT-IN CSS IN BACK OF VEHICLE DOES NOT LOCK, THE LATCHES ARE BROKEN ON BOTH CHILD SAFETY SEATS. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Steering Crash

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 21, 1997 Steering Crash

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Visibility

PASSENGER'S LEFT SIDE WINDOW DISINTEGRATED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Visibility

PASSENGER'S LEFT SIDE WINDOW DISINTEGRATED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Seats Crash

THE VAN WAS REARENDED AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE AND THREW THE DRIVER IN THE BACK. *AK

Dec 30, 1996 Seats Crash

THE VAN WAS REARENDED AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE AND THREW THE DRIVER IN THE BACK. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING STRIGHT AHEAD AND PROCEEDING AROUND A CORNER OR MAKING A RIGHT OR A LEFT TURN, THE SIGNAL LIGHT WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACUTRER, THE MANUFACUTRER STATED THAT IS NORMAL OPERATION. *AK

Dec 17, 1996 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING STRIGHT AHEAD AND PROCEEDING AROUND A CORNER OR MAKING A RIGHT OR A LEFT TURN, THE SIGNAL LIGHT WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACUTRER, THE MANUFACUTRER STATED THAT IS NORMAL OPERATION. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE ON THE FUEL INJECTORS, CONSUMER NOTICED A HALF TANK OF GAS MIXED IN THE OIL PAN/LINE. *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE ON THE FUEL INJECTORS, CONSUMER NOTICED A HALF TANK OF GAS MIXED IN THE OIL PAN/LINE. *AK

Aug 22, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED, DOOR WILL COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING AFTER LOCKING FROM THE INSIDE.*AK *SLC

Aug 22, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED, DOOR WILL COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING AFTER LOCKING FROM THE INSIDE.*AK *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE BODY. *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE BODY. *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE BODY. *SLC

Aug 8, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE BODY. *SLC

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILAURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, LOSS OF BRAKES AND POWER ASSIST CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILAURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, LOSS OF BRAKES AND POWER ASSIST CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILAURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, LOSS OF BRAKES AND POWER ASSIST CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 7, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

FAILAURE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, LOSS OF BRAKES AND POWER ASSIST CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 6, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. *DH

Aug 6, 1996 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES. *DH

Aug 5, 1996 Visibility

MANUFACTURER'S SOLAR WINDOW, UPON SUN AT CERTAIN ANGLES DISTORTS VISION BY REFLECTING IMAGES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Aug 5, 1996 Visibility

MANUFACTURER'S SOLAR WINDOW, UPON SUN AT CERTAIN ANGLES DISTORTS VISION BY REFLECTING IMAGES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE, DLR NOTICED PUNCTURED FUEL LINE. AFTER REPAIR ORDER PROBLEM REOCCURED WITH FUMES ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE, DLR NOTICED PUNCTURED FUEL LINE. AFTER REPAIR ORDER PROBLEM REOCCURED WITH FUMES ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE, DLR NOTICED PUNCTURED FUEL LINE. AFTER REPAIR ORDER PROBLEM REOCCURED WITH FUMES ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS FUMES ENTERED INTO THE VEHICLE, DLR NOTICED PUNCTURED FUEL LINE. AFTER REPAIR ORDER PROBLEM REOCCURED WITH FUMES ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 19, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH OR ON A WINDY DAY, CONSTANT WHISTLING IS HEARD. AREA DEALER SAYS FORD IS AWARE OF CONDITION. *AK

Jul 19, 1996 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH OR ON A WINDY DAY, CONSTANT WHISTLING IS HEARD. AREA DEALER SAYS FORD IS AWARE OF CONDITION. *AK

Jun 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING BUMPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED UNNECESSARILY. *AK

Jun 21, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING BUMPED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED UNNECESSARILY. *AK

May 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED WHEN VAN STALLED. *DSH

May 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VAN STALLED.

May 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED WHEN VAN STALLED. *DSH

May 12, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

VAN STALLED.

Mar 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAIL EVERY 2000 - 3000 MILES. *DSH

Mar 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2000 - 3000 MILES.

Mar 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAIL EVERY 2000 - 3000 MILES. *DSH

Mar 12, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS FAIL EVERY 2000 - 3000 MILES.

Mar 7, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED INTO PLACE, UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Mar 7, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED INTO PLACE, UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Mar 7, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED INTO PLACE, UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Mar 7, 1996 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED INTO PLACE, UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Feb 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD

Feb 8, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD