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Feb 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE ACCELERATOR IS HARD TO PRESS. IT DOES NOT DEPRESS. YOU HAVE TO EITHER PRESS TOO HARD OR PUMP A FEW TIMES FOR IT TO GET GOING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON A SOLID GREEN LIGHT WITHOUT A GREEN ARROW. ...

Feb 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE ACCELERATOR IS HARD TO PRESS. IT DOES NOT DEPRESS. YOU HAVE TO EITHER PRESS TOO HARD OR PUMP A FEW TIMES FOR IT TO GET GOING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON A SOLID GREEN LIGHT WITHOUT A GREEN ARROW. ...

Feb 3, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE ACCELERATOR IS HARD TO PRESS. IT DOES NOT DEPRESS. YOU HAVE TO EITHER PRESS TOO HARD OR PUMP A FEW TIMES FOR IT TO GET GOING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON A SOLID GREEN LIGHT WITHOUT A GREEN ARROW. ...

Feb 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, UPON ACCELERATING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE ACCELERATOR IS HARD TO PRESS. IT DOES NOT DEPRESS. YOU HAVE TO EITHER PRESS TOO HARD OR PUMP A FEW TIMES FOR IT TO GET GOING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON A SOLID GREEN LIGHT WITHOUT A GREEN ARROW. ...

Aug 17, 2013 Engine 68,000 mi

TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE P...

Aug 17, 2013 Seat Belts 68,000 mi

TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE P...

Aug 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE P...

Aug 17, 2013 Engine 68,000 mi

TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE P...

Aug 17, 2013 Seat Belts 68,000 mi

TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE P...

Aug 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. REAR PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ALLOW IT TO BE P...

Mar 25, 2011 Equipment Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENTILATION BLOWER WOULD NOT EMIT AIR OR HEAT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE OWNER AND HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER RESISTOR HAD OVERHEATED AND BURNED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. ...

Mar 25, 2011 Equipment Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENTILATION BLOWER WOULD NOT EMIT AIR OR HEAT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE OWNER AND HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER RESISTOR HAD OVERHEATED AND BURNED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. ...

Mar 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD WHENEVER IT CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE HA...

Mar 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE FORWARD WHENEVER IT CAME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE HA...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER, PERIODICALLY THE GAS PEDAL WILL BE VERY HARD TO PUSH. IT ACTUALLY GOT STUCK ACCELERATING ONCE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND HAVE FOUND MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SITUATION. I HAVE FOUND THAT MERCURY HAS RECALLED THE MOUNTAINEER (CAMPAIGN # 00V422000) FOR TH...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER, PERIODICALLY THE GAS PEDAL WILL BE VERY HARD TO PUSH. IT ACTUALLY GOT STUCK ACCELERATING ONCE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND HAVE FOUND MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SITUATION. I HAVE FOUND THAT MERCURY HAS RECALLED THE MOUNTAINEER (CAMPAIGN # 00V422000) FOR TH...

Nov 26, 2009 Exterior Lighting

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER MINI VAN PROBLEM HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT, CANNOT USE HIGH BEAMS WITHOUT HEARING SOME CRACKLING ON HIGHBEAM SWITCH WHEN PUTTING ON HIGH BEAMS. I JUST REPLACE THE BULB AND NOT USE HIGHBEAMS. ALSO GAS PEDAL STICKS MOST OF THE TIME WHEN YOU EXCEL ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS DAMP OUT...

Nov 26, 2009 Fuel System, Other

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER MINI VAN PROBLEM HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT, CANNOT USE HIGH BEAMS WITHOUT HEARING SOME CRACKLING ON HIGHBEAM SWITCH WHEN PUTTING ON HIGH BEAMS. I JUST REPLACE THE BULB AND NOT USE HIGHBEAMS. ALSO GAS PEDAL STICKS MOST OF THE TIME WHEN YOU EXCEL ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS DAMP OUT...

Nov 26, 2009 Exterior Lighting

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER MINI VAN PROBLEM HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT, CANNOT USE HIGH BEAMS WITHOUT HEARING SOME CRACKLING ON HIGHBEAM SWITCH WHEN PUTTING ON HIGH BEAMS. I JUST REPLACE THE BULB AND NOT USE HIGHBEAMS. ALSO GAS PEDAL STICKS MOST OF THE TIME WHEN YOU EXCEL ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS DAMP OUT...

Nov 26, 2009 Fuel System, Other

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER MINI VAN PROBLEM HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING OUT, CANNOT USE HIGH BEAMS WITHOUT HEARING SOME CRACKLING ON HIGHBEAM SWITCH WHEN PUTTING ON HIGH BEAMS. I JUST REPLACE THE BULB AND NOT USE HIGHBEAMS. ALSO GAS PEDAL STICKS MOST OF THE TIME WHEN YOU EXCEL ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS DAMP OUT...

Nov 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

THE 1999 THROUGH 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER VANS HAVE A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. MY GAS PETAL STARTED STICKING ON MY VILLAGER VAN LATE LAST YEAR. I FINALLY HAD THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY CLEANED AND THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR REPLACED IN JANUARY, AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS BY THE MERCURY DEALE...

Nov 19, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

THE 1999 THROUGH 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER VANS HAVE A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. MY GAS PETAL STARTED STICKING ON MY VILLAGER VAN LATE LAST YEAR. I FINALLY HAD THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY CLEANED AND THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR REPLACED IN JANUARY, AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS BY THE MERCURY DEALE...

Nov 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

THE 1999 THROUGH 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER VANS HAVE A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. MY GAS PETAL STARTED STICKING ON MY VILLAGER VAN LATE LAST YEAR. I FINALLY HAD THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY CLEANED AND THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR REPLACED IN JANUARY, AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS BY THE MERCURY DEALE...

Nov 19, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

THE 1999 THROUGH 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER VANS HAVE A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. MY GAS PETAL STARTED STICKING ON MY VILLAGER VAN LATE LAST YEAR. I FINALLY HAD THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY CLEANED AND THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR REPLACED IN JANUARY, AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS BY THE MERCURY DEALE...

Apr 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 167,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND A TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RETENTION STRAPS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE SPOT ...

Apr 17, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 167,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND A TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RETENTION STRAPS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE SPOT ...

Feb 26, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE MINI-VAN. PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. OWNED BRIEFLY WHEN GAS PEDAL STUCK, BUT IF KICKED DOWN ON RELEASED. OF COURSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP FORWARD FROM THE HARD KICK ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY...ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME THOUGH. ...

Feb 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE MINI-VAN. PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. OWNED BRIEFLY WHEN GAS PEDAL STUCK, BUT IF KICKED DOWN ON RELEASED. OF COURSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP FORWARD FROM THE HARD KICK ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY...ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME THOUGH. ...

Feb 26, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE MINI-VAN. PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. OWNED BRIEFLY WHEN GAS PEDAL STUCK, BUT IF KICKED DOWN ON RELEASED. OF COURSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP FORWARD FROM THE HARD KICK ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY...ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME THOUGH. ...

Feb 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE MINI-VAN. PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. OWNED BRIEFLY WHEN GAS PEDAL STUCK, BUT IF KICKED DOWN ON RELEASED. OF COURSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP FORWARD FROM THE HARD KICK ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY...ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME THOUGH. ...

Jan 19, 2009 Fuel System, Other

NO INCIDENTS AS OF YET. BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE, THE THROTTLE BODY WILL NOT LET THE VAN IDLE AT NORMAL SPEEDS. YOU CAN NOT STOP, VAN GOES AUTOMATICALLY, RPM AT 3000, ALL THE TIME. YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS , IT WILL GO 35MPH ALL DAY LONG, YOU TRY TO STOP THAT. WHEN YOU COME TO A S...

Jan 19, 2009 Fuel System, Other

NO INCIDENTS AS OF YET. BOUGHT A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE, THE THROTTLE BODY WILL NOT LET THE VAN IDLE AT NORMAL SPEEDS. YOU CAN NOT STOP, VAN GOES AUTOMATICALLY, RPM AT 3000, ALL THE TIME. YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS , IT WILL GO 35MPH ALL DAY LONG, YOU TRY TO STOP THAT. WHEN YOU COME TO A S...

Oct 9, 2008 Seat Belts

COMPLAINING ABOUT A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER NOT HAVING A LATCH SYSTEM IN THE BACK SEATS. *TR

Oct 9, 2008 Seat Belts

COMPLAINING ABOUT A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER NOT HAVING A LATCH SYSTEM IN THE BACK SEATS. *TR

Apr 7, 2008 Wheels 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT AIR WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE STEEL WHEEL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WHEEL AS A FREE REMEDY. THREE YEARS LATER...

Apr 7, 2008 Wheels 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT AIR WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE STEEL WHEEL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WHEEL AS A FREE REMEDY. THREE YEARS LATER...

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER STOPPING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER STOPPING AT THE GAS PUMP. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0074-90) *JB

Mar 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER STOPPING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER STOPPING AT THE GAS PUMP. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0074-90) *JB

Feb 25, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE ONE WEEK AGO, SINCE THEN WHENEVER I AM GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN REVVING THE ENGINE AT 5,000 RPMS MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. YOU HAVE TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND THEN PUT IT IN PARK, THEN TRY IT AGAIN. SOMETIMES IT W...

Feb 25, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE ONE WEEK AGO, SINCE THEN WHENEVER I AM GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN REVVING THE ENGINE AT 5,000 RPMS MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. YOU HAVE TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND THEN PUT IT IN PARK, THEN TRY IT AGAIN. SOMETIMES IT W...

Jul 5, 2007 Power Train 140,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVE WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AND REVERTED BACK TO FIRST GEAR. AFTER STOPPING, TURNING OFF ENGINE, AND RESTARTING, VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF FIRST GEAR WHEN BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO DEALERSHIP , CARMAN FORD IN NEW CASTLE DE), BUT WAS UNAB...

Jul 5, 2007 Power Train 140,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVE WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AND REVERTED BACK TO FIRST GEAR. AFTER STOPPING, TURNING OFF ENGINE, AND RESTARTING, VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF FIRST GEAR WHEN BEING DRIVEN. VEHICLE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO DEALERSHIP , CARMAN FORD IN NEW CASTLE DE), BUT WAS UNAB...

Jun 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,079 mi

I SENT THIS LETTER TO THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. NO REPLY YET. I ALSO HAVE COPIES OF THE WORK THAT WAS DONE TO THE VAN. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. ON THURSDAY MAY 3, 2007 WE WERE DRIVING, WITH MY WIFE BEING THE DRIVER, NORTH ON U.S. 441 IN FLORIDA. AS WE PASSED A TRUCK WE HEARD A GR...

Jun 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,079 mi

I SENT THIS LETTER TO THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. NO REPLY YET. I ALSO HAVE COPIES OF THE WORK THAT WAS DONE TO THE VAN. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. ON THURSDAY MAY 3, 2007 WE WERE DRIVING, WITH MY WIFE BEING THE DRIVER, NORTH ON U.S. 441 IN FLORIDA. AS WE PASSED A TRUCK WE HEARD A GR...

Feb 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

GAS PEDAL GETTING STUCK. ALMOST HITTING A PEDESTRIAN. TOOK IT TO DEALER. DEALER MECHANIC CLEANS THE THROTTLE BODY IT WORKS FOR FEW DAYS BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS RECURRING. *JB

Feb 9, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

GAS PEDAL GETTING STUCK. ALMOST HITTING A PEDESTRIAN. TOOK IT TO DEALER. DEALER MECHANIC CLEANS THE THROTTLE BODY IT WORKS FOR FEW DAYS BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS RECURRING. *JB

May 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER WITH APPROX 39K MILES STARTED SHOWING THIS PROBLEM IN APRIL 2006. WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AFTER THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS. I PRESS HARDER, IT FINALLY DEPRESSES, BUT THE VAN LUNGES FORWARD. ONE TIME I GOT HONKED FROM BEHIND. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TI...

May 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER WITH APPROX 39K MILES STARTED SHOWING THIS PROBLEM IN APRIL 2006. WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AFTER THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN, THE PEDAL DOES NOT DEPRESS. I PRESS HARDER, IT FINALLY DEPRESSES, BUT THE VAN LUNGES FORWARD. ONE TIME I GOT HONKED FROM BEHIND. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TI...

Mar 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL FREQUENTLY STICKS IN UP-POSITION ON 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER; MOSTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE PURCHASE TWO YEARS AGO. *NM

Mar 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL FREQUENTLY STICKS IN UP-POSITION ON 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER; MOSTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE PURCHASE TWO YEARS AGO. *NM

Jan 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER- GAS PEDAL STICKS. CAR ALSO SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS AFTER IT HAS WARMED UP. SOMETIMES THE SMELL GOES AWAY. *JB

Jan 31, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER- GAS PEDAL STICKS. CAR ALSO SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS AFTER IT HAS WARMED UP. SOMETIMES THE SMELL GOES AWAY. *JB

Jan 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER- GAS PEDAL STICKS. CAR ALSO SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS AFTER IT HAS WARMED UP. SOMETIMES THE SMELL GOES AWAY. *JB

Jan 31, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER- GAS PEDAL STICKS. CAR ALSO SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS AFTER IT HAS WARMED UP. SOMETIMES THE SMELL GOES AWAY. *JB

Jan 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. THE PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED HARD IN ORDER TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE LAST TIME THE DEALER DETERMINED THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE RE...

Jan 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. THE PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED HARD IN ORDER TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE LAST TIME THE DEALER DETERMINED THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE RE...

Nov 21, 2005 Steering 30,000 mi

FOR MORE TIMES THAN I CAN REMEMBER, I AGAIN TODAY HAD THE AGONIZING EXPERIENCE OF MY VEHICLE STEERING LOCKING UP WHILE TRYING TO STEER IT. I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE IN AT FORD DEALERSHIPS WITH THE COMPLAINT O...

Nov 21, 2005 Steering 30,000 mi

FOR MORE TIMES THAN I CAN REMEMBER, I AGAIN TODAY HAD THE AGONIZING EXPERIENCE OF MY VEHICLE STEERING LOCKING UP WHILE TRYING TO STEER IT. I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 1999. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE IN AT FORD DEALERSHIPS WITH THE COMPLAINT O...

Aug 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, REQUIRING AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO OPEN THE THROTTLE. ONCE SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED TO OVERCOME THE RESISTANCE, THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY, AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY. THIS PROBLEM...

Aug 26, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, REQUIRING AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO OPEN THE THROTTLE. ONCE SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED TO OVERCOME THE RESISTANCE, THE VEHICLE WILL LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY, AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY. THIS PROBLEM...

Jul 15, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK IN THE UP POSITION. WHEN HE TRIED TO GO SLOW FROM THE STOP POSITION IT WOULD NOT WORK, CAUSING HIM TO PLACE MORE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SE...

Jul 15, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK IN THE UP POSITION. WHEN HE TRIED TO GO SLOW FROM THE STOP POSITION IT WOULD NOT WORK, CAUSING HIM TO PLACE MORE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SE...

Jun 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VAN, THE ACCELERATOR HAS AT LEAST ONCE INCIDENT WHEN IT IS NON-RESPONSIVE. I HAVE TO HIT THE ACCELERATOR WITH MY FOOT HARD TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. IF THE CAR DOES RESPOND THEN WE ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES MORE THAN ONE DEPRESSION ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GE...

Jun 30, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VAN, THE ACCELERATOR HAS AT LEAST ONCE INCIDENT WHEN IT IS NON-RESPONSIVE. I HAVE TO HIT THE ACCELERATOR WITH MY FOOT HARD TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. IF THE CAR DOES RESPOND THEN WE ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES MORE THAN ONE DEPRESSION ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GE...

May 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

A FEW WEEKS LATER, AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP COMPLAINING ABOUT MY ACCELARATOR PEDAL GETTING STUCK. THEIR RESPONSE, WAS THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THIS WILL BE THE 4 YEAR WITH THIS PROBLEM.

May 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

A FEW WEEKS LATER, AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP COMPLAINING ABOUT MY ACCELARATOR PEDAL GETTING STUCK. THEIR RESPONSE, WAS THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THIS WILL BE THE 4 YEAR WITH THIS PROBLEM.

Apr 13, 2005 Tires 20,000 mi

VAN IN PARKING LOT AT WORK CAME OUT INSIDE SIDEWALL BLOWNOUT.GOODYEARDEALERSAID ROAD HAZARD.VAN WAS MOTIONLESS 8HRS.PRO RATED TIRE WE PAID .2ND BLOWOUT TRAVELING MAJOR HIGHWAY (80/94) IN MICHIGAN. LUCKLY NO ONE HURT.4-09-05. AGAIN DEALER SAYS ROAD HAZZARD.DEALER REPRESNTIVE THAT THE TIRES WERE ONLY ...

Apr 13, 2005 Tires 20,000 mi

VAN IN PARKING LOT AT WORK CAME OUT INSIDE SIDEWALL BLOWNOUT.GOODYEARDEALERSAID ROAD HAZARD.VAN WAS MOTIONLESS 8HRS.PRO RATED TIRE WE PAID .2ND BLOWOUT TRAVELING MAJOR HIGHWAY (80/94) IN MICHIGAN. LUCKLY NO ONE HURT.4-09-05. AGAIN DEALER SAYS ROAD HAZZARD.DEALER REPRESNTIVE THAT THE TIRES WERE ONLY ...

Mar 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,724 mi

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR STICKING. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT CARBON BUILD UP ON THE THROTTLE BODY CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK. *NM

Mar 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 65,724 mi

1999 MERCURY VILLAGER PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR STICKING. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT CARBON BUILD UP ON THE THROTTLE BODY CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK. *NM

Mar 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V347001 TAIL LAMP SOCKET. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR TAIL LIGHT SOCKET. THE SOCKET LOCKING TAB WILL NOT HOLD THE BULB IN POSITION ,THUS ALLOWING THE BULB TO FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET INDICATING THAT THE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. ALSO, THIS VEHI...

Mar 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V347001 TAIL LAMP SOCKET. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR TAIL LIGHT SOCKET. THE SOCKET LOCKING TAB WILL NOT HOLD THE BULB IN POSITION ,THUS ALLOWING THE BULB TO FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET INDICATING THAT THE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. ALSO, THIS VEHI...

Mar 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR STICKS; EXCESS PRESSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN STARTING FROM STOP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. DEALER SAID NEW THROTTLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED.*AK

Mar 2, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR STICKS; EXCESS PRESSURE IS REQUIRED WHEN STARTING FROM STOP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. DEALER SAID NEW THROTTLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED.*AK

Feb 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME WAS WITHIN THE 36K WARRANTY AND HAD IT COVERED. CANNOT REMEMBER IF THEY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY OR JUST CLEANED. IT OCCURRED AGAIN .. THIS TIME @ 80K. I HAD THEM REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY (DEALER RECOMMENDA...

Feb 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME WAS WITHIN THE 36K WARRANTY AND HAD IT COVERED. CANNOT REMEMBER IF THEY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY OR JUST CLEANED. IT OCCURRED AGAIN .. THIS TIME @ 80K. I HAD THEM REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY (DEALER RECOMMENDA...

Jan 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS. YOU HAVE TO ACTUALLY STOMP ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET IT TO MOVE. HAS DONE THIS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS CLEANED THROTTLE CABLE 3 TIMES. INDICATES IT NEEDS NEW THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. TECHS WERE ADVISED (PER MY DEALER) FROM FORD TO ONLY CLEAN THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WHEN CONS...

Jan 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS. YOU HAVE TO ACTUALLY STOMP ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET IT TO MOVE. HAS DONE THIS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS CLEANED THROTTLE CABLE 3 TIMES. INDICATES IT NEEDS NEW THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. TECHS WERE ADVISED (PER MY DEALER) FROM FORD TO ONLY CLEAN THROTTLE ASSEMBLY WHEN CONS...

Jan 4, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

IF THERE IS ANYTHING JUST EVEN SLIGHTLY HANGING OVER THE BACK HATCH WHEN IT IS CLOSED IT WILL NOT RELEASE (OPEN). A RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I HAD A PIECE OF CARDBOARD FROM A CLOTHES HANGER HANGING OVER THE EDGE OF WHERE THE BACK HATCH CLOSES. IT WOULD NOT REOPEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND...

Jan 4, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

IF THERE IS ANYTHING JUST EVEN SLIGHTLY HANGING OVER THE BACK HATCH WHEN IT IS CLOSED IT WILL NOT RELEASE (OPEN). A RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I HAD A PIECE OF CARDBOARD FROM A CLOTHES HANGER HANGING OVER THE EDGE OF WHERE THE BACK HATCH CLOSES. IT WOULD NOT REOPEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND...

Nov 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE VIBRATED THEN JERKED ON IT'S OWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER THEN INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAD NOT ...

Nov 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE VIBRATED THEN JERKED ON IT'S OWN. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER THEN INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAD NOT ...

Oct 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE GAS PEDAL STUCK. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND THE TIRES SPUN OUT. *AK THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY SINCE ABOUT 40K MILES, CURRENTLY AT 82K MILES, THIS WOULD OCCUR AT LEAST ONE IN FIVE TIMES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPR...

Oct 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS WHEN AT A STOP SIGN / TRAFFIC LIGHT OR COASTING IN TRAFFIC. I MUST PUSH VERY HARD ON THE PEDAL FOR THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I FEEL LIKE I COULD POSSIBLY REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE OR POSSIBLY BE REAR ENDED MY...

Oct 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE GAS PEDAL STUCK. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND THE TIRES SPUN OUT. *AK THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY SINCE ABOUT 40K MILES, CURRENTLY AT 82K MILES, THIS WOULD OCCUR AT LEAST ONE IN FIVE TIMES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPR...

Oct 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS WHEN AT A STOP SIGN / TRAFFIC LIGHT OR COASTING IN TRAFFIC. I MUST PUSH VERY HARD ON THE PEDAL FOR THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I FEEL LIKE I COULD POSSIBLY REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE OR POSSIBLY BE REAR ENDED MY...

Oct 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 59,500 mi

GAS PEDAL ON MERCURY VILLAGER DOES NOT ALWAYS RESPOND AND WHEN IT DOES IT DOES SO RAPIDLY/HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE BY DEALER/DEALER STATES THAT IT IS A DESIGN FLAW AND WITHOUT REPLACEMENT OF CARB THERE IS NO CURE.

Oct 10, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 59,500 mi

GAS PEDAL ON MERCURY VILLAGER DOES NOT ALWAYS RESPOND AND WHEN IT DOES IT DOES SO RAPIDLY/HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE BY DEALER/DEALER STATES THAT IT IS A DESIGN FLAW AND WITHOUT REPLACEMENT OF CARB THERE IS NO CURE.

Sep 28, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM

Sep 28, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 72,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM

Sep 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 71,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD TO STOMP ON THE ACCELERATOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD. *TC *JB

Sep 21, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 71,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD TO STOMP ON THE ACCELERATOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD. *TC *JB

Aug 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. HAD THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLEY REPLACED IN 2001 AND NOW IT'S DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN.*AK

Aug 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. HAD THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLEY REPLACED IN 2001 AND NOW IT'S DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN.*AK

Aug 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

1.GAS PEDAL ON 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER STICKS OR DOES NOT ALWAYS RESPOND WHEN PRESSED. UNIT HAS DONE SO SINCE BOUGHT NEW/REPAIRED ONCE BY DEALER BUT CONTINUES TO DO THIS OFF AND ON/YOU NEVER NO WHEN IT WILL OR WON'T RESPOND.*AK

Aug 25, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

1.GAS PEDAL ON 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER STICKS OR DOES NOT ALWAYS RESPOND WHEN PRESSED. UNIT HAS DONE SO SINCE BOUGHT NEW/REPAIRED ONCE BY DEALER BUT CONTINUES TO DO THIS OFF AND ON/YOU NEVER NO WHEN IT WILL OR WON'T RESPOND.*AK

Aug 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

IN THE NEWSPAPER TODAY I READ ABOUT STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED AFTER ABOUT 1 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. I MAY HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL, BUT I DON'T REMEMBER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES AND CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE PEDAL WILL NOT ALWAYS GO DOWN WHEN NEEDED. HIS...

Aug 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

IN THE NEWSPAPER TODAY I READ ABOUT STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED AFTER ABOUT 1 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. I MAY HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL, BUT I DON'T REMEMBER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES AND CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE THE PEDAL WILL NOT ALWAYS GO DOWN WHEN NEEDED. HIS...

Aug 1, 2004 Interior Lighting 57,000 mi

INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT.INTERIOR REAR PASSENGER LIGHTS WENT OUT.BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.KNOCK SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS DON'T WORK.DEALER TOLD ME THE KNOCK SENSORS COST $1500.00 TO FIX AND REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS $250 AND BALL JOINTS $225.INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS JUS...

Aug 1, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT.INTERIOR REAR PASSENGER LIGHTS WENT OUT.BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.KNOCK SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS DON'T WORK.DEALER TOLD ME THE KNOCK SENSORS COST $1500.00 TO FIX AND REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS $250 AND BALL JOINTS $225.INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS JUS...

Aug 1, 2004 Interior Lighting 57,000 mi

INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT.INTERIOR REAR PASSENGER LIGHTS WENT OUT.BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.KNOCK SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS DON'T WORK.DEALER TOLD ME THE KNOCK SENSORS COST $1500.00 TO FIX AND REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS $250 AND BALL JOINTS $225.INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS JUS...

Aug 1, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT.INTERIOR REAR PASSENGER LIGHTS WENT OUT.BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.KNOCK SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS DON'T WORK.DEALER TOLD ME THE KNOCK SENSORS COST $1500.00 TO FIX AND REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS $250 AND BALL JOINTS $225.INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS JUS...

Jul 15, 2004 Steering 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55-65 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. *AK THERE WAS A LOOSENESS AT HIGH SPEEDS ACCOMPANIED BY EXTENSIVE VIBRATION. THE WHEEL IMBALANCE WAS EXCLUDED AFTER SEVERAL RE-BALANCING JOBS. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THE STEERING GEAR REC...

Jul 15, 2004 Steering 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55-65 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. *AK THERE WAS A LOOSENESS AT HIGH SPEEDS ACCOMPANIED BY EXTENSIVE VIBRATION. THE WHEEL IMBALANCE WAS EXCLUDED AFTER SEVERAL RE-BALANCING JOBS. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THE STEERING GEAR REC...

Jul 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

LTR FM SALETTE SILVANA SELVAGGI(NY) INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT TRAVELING I-95 IN CONNECTICUT IN VEHICLE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER AND CONTROL QUESTION IF VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE REPLY TO THE ROCKLAND DISTRICT OFC WEST NYACK, NY. *MR WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE THERE WAS A TOTAL L...

Jul 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

LTR FM SALETTE SILVANA SELVAGGI(NY) INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT TRAVELING I-95 IN CONNECTICUT IN VEHICLE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER AND CONTROL QUESTION IF VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE REPLY TO THE ROCKLAND DISTRICT OFC WEST NYACK, NY. *MR WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE THERE WAS A TOTAL L...

Jul 12, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

LTR FM SALETTE SILVANA SELVAGGI(NY) INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT TRAVELING I-95 IN CONNECTICUT IN VEHICLE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER AND CONTROL QUESTION IF VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE REPLY TO THE ROCKLAND DISTRICT OFC WEST NYACK, NY. *MR WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE THERE WAS A TOTAL L...

Jul 12, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

LTR FM SALETTE SILVANA SELVAGGI(NY) INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT TRAVELING I-95 IN CONNECTICUT IN VEHICLE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STOPPING POWER AND CONTROL QUESTION IF VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE REPLY TO THE ROCKLAND DISTRICT OFC WEST NYACK, NY. *MR WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE THERE WAS A TOTAL L...

Jun 15, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS IN AN UNPREDICTABLE MANNER THAT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. THE VEHCILE IS ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN WET OR ICY CONDITIONS. IT APPEARS I WILL NEED TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN AS THE NISSAN QUEST WHICH HAD...

Jun 15, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STICKS IN AN UNPREDICTABLE MANNER THAT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. THE VEHCILE IS ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN WET OR ICY CONDITIONS. IT APPEARS I WILL NEED TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN AS THE NISSAN QUEST WHICH HAD...

Jun 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL STICKS; I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS AND THEY SAY IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THEY SPRAYED THE BUTTERFLY VALVE WITH WD40 AND UNSTICK IT. IT ONLY LASTS A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THEN BACK TO THE DEALER.*AK

Jun 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL STICKS; I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS AND THEY SAY IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THEY SPRAYED THE BUTTERFLY VALVE WITH WD40 AND UNSTICK IT. IT ONLY LASTS A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THEN BACK TO THE DEALER.*AK

Jun 4, 2004 Seat Belts

THE SEA BELTS ON PASSENGERS (BACK SEATS) LOCK MOST THE TIMES AND SOMETIMES I HAVE TO MOVE MY DAUGHTER TO THE FRONT AND MY WIFE TO THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE WE CANNOT USE THE SEAT BELTS, TOOK VAN TO THE DEALER ON MY FIRST YEAR OR SECOND AND EVEN THEY SAID THEY FIXED (NEVER GOT THE PAPER WORK AND I EVEN R...

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE LOST POWER RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *MR THIS OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *SC THE TROOPER CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE DUE TO THE FLUID TRAIL...

Jun 4, 2004 Seat Belts

THE SEA BELTS ON PASSENGERS (BACK SEATS) LOCK MOST THE TIMES AND SOMETIMES I HAVE TO MOVE MY DAUGHTER TO THE FRONT AND MY WIFE TO THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE WE CANNOT USE THE SEAT BELTS, TOOK VAN TO THE DEALER ON MY FIRST YEAR OR SECOND AND EVEN THEY SAID THEY FIXED (NEVER GOT THE PAPER WORK AND I EVEN R...

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE LOST POWER RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *MR THIS OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *SC THE TROOPER CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD DEFECTIVE DUE TO THE FLUID TRAIL...

May 14, 2004 Seats 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED REAR CAPTAINS SEAT WILL EITHER SLIDE UP OR BACKWARDS WHEN THE GAS OR BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR IT FOR FREE. *AK

May 14, 2004 Seats 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED REAR CAPTAINS SEAT WILL EITHER SLIDE UP OR BACKWARDS WHEN THE GAS OR BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR IT FOR FREE. *AK

May 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDENLY ACCELERATION. *AK

May 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDENLY ACCELERATION. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER AND IS VERY UNSAFE. I TRANSPORT MY THREE CHILDREN EVERY DAY IN THIS VAN. I THOUGHT I PURCHASED A GREAT FAMILY VEHICLE BUT IT SEEMS JUST LIKE MANY OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE MY PEDAL STARTED TO STICK AFTER JUST HITTING THE 30,000 MILE MARK. COINC...

Mar 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER AND IS VERY UNSAFE. I TRANSPORT MY THREE CHILDREN EVERY DAY IN THIS VAN. I THOUGHT I PURCHASED A GREAT FAMILY VEHICLE BUT IT SEEMS JUST LIKE MANY OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE MY PEDAL STARTED TO STICK AFTER JUST HITTING THE 30,000 MILE MARK. COINC...

Mar 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE PARKING LOT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DRIVER WAS NOT HURT. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Mar 15, 2004 Electrical System Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE THE PARKING LOT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE DRIVER WAS NOT HURT. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WHILE IN USE. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. THE SOCKET MELTED. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE, PER THE DEALERSHIP. *AK DEALER REPLACED DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT SOCKET, WIRE HARNESS AND BULB. *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Electrical System 43,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WHILE IN USE. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. THE SOCKET MELTED. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE, PER THE DEALERSHIP. *AK DEALER REPLACED DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT SOCKET, WIRE HARNESS AND BULB. *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WHILE IN USE. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. THE SOCKET MELTED. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE, PER THE DEALERSHIP. *AK DEALER REPLACED DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT SOCKET, WIRE HARNESS AND BULB. *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Electrical System 43,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WHILE IN USE. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. THE SOCKET MELTED. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE, PER THE DEALERSHIP. *AK DEALER REPLACED DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT SOCKET, WIRE HARNESS AND BULB. *LA

Mar 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE RACED, MAKING IT HARD FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE ONCE IT STARTED MOVING. *AK DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY MOVED FORWARD, REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED FRONT-END DAMAGE IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SEC...

Mar 2, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

WHEN CONSUMER STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE RACED, MAKING IT HARD FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE ONCE IT STARTED MOVING. *AK DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY MOVED FORWARD, REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED FRONT-END DAMAGE IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SEC...

Feb 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

WHEN PUMPING GASOLINE IT LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THIS CAUSED A GASOLINE ODOR. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR

Feb 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS, WHICH IS CAUSING A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. *AK

Feb 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

WHEN PUMPING GASOLINE IT LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THIS CAUSED A GASOLINE ODOR. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR

Feb 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS, WHICH IS CAUSING A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. *AK

Feb 4, 2004 Exterior Lighting 48,060 mi

HEADLIGHTS FAIL FREQUENTLY ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE DEALER INFORMS ME THAT THIS IS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE SOCKET WHICH PROVIDES POWER TO THE HEADLIGHT BULB. BOTH HEADLIGHT SOCKETS HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE, YET THE DEALER INDICATES THAT NO TSB OR RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ...

Feb 4, 2004 Exterior Lighting 48,060 mi

HEADLIGHTS FAIL FREQUENTLY ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER. THE DEALER INFORMS ME THAT THIS IS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE SOCKET WHICH PROVIDES POWER TO THE HEADLIGHT BULB. BOTH HEADLIGHT SOCKETS HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE, YET THE DEALER INDICATES THAT NO TSB OR RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ...

Feb 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKING UPON ACCELERATION FROM STOP. WHETHER OR NOT AT LIGHT, STOP SIGN OR LEAVING PARKING SPACE. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY WHEN PUSHING PEDAL DOWN TO ACCELERATE. PROBLEM IS WHEN I TRY TO PASS SOMEONE ON HIGHWAY, IT FEELS LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS. REPAIR FACIL...

Feb 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKING UPON ACCELERATION FROM STOP. WHETHER OR NOT AT LIGHT, STOP SIGN OR LEAVING PARKING SPACE. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY WHEN PUSHING PEDAL DOWN TO ACCELERATE. PROBLEM IS WHEN I TRY TO PASS SOMEONE ON HIGHWAY, IT FEELS LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING ANY GAS. REPAIR FACIL...

Jan 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR OF MY MERCURY VILLAGER STICKS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY AND THE DEALER FIRST CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND THEN IN JANUARY 2003 REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AT A COST OF ABOUT $400.00. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE ACCELATOR ALWAYS STICKS. I WIL...

Jan 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR OF MY MERCURY VILLAGER STICKS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY AND THE DEALER FIRST CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND THEN IN JANUARY 2003 REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AT A COST OF ABOUT $400.00. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE ACCELATOR ALWAYS STICKS. I WIL...

Dec 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

OUR VAN ALSO EXPERIENCED MELTED HEADLIGHT SOCKETS FAILURE DUE TO A WEAK SOLDERING FROM THE WIRE TO THE SOCKET. UNBELIEVABLE THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL. THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPARTMENT PERSON TOLD ME WHEN I ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT SOCKETS THAT THEY SELL LOTS OF THESE SOCKETS. WE HAD INTERMITTENT LIGH...

Dec 27, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

OUR VAN ALSO EXPERIENCED MELTED HEADLIGHT SOCKETS FAILURE DUE TO A WEAK SOLDERING FROM THE WIRE TO THE SOCKET. UNBELIEVABLE THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL. THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPARTMENT PERSON TOLD ME WHEN I ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT SOCKETS THAT THEY SELL LOTS OF THESE SOCKETS. WE HAD INTERMITTENT LIGH...

Dec 27, 2003 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

OUR VAN ALSO EXPERIENCED MELTED HEADLIGHT SOCKETS FAILURE DUE TO A WEAK SOLDERING FROM THE WIRE TO THE SOCKET. UNBELIEVABLE THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL. THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPARTMENT PERSON TOLD ME WHEN I ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT SOCKETS THAT THEY SELL LOTS OF THESE SOCKETS. WE HAD INTERMITTENT LIGH...

Dec 27, 2003 Tires 20,000 mi

OUR VAN ALSO EXPERIENCED MELTED HEADLIGHT SOCKETS FAILURE DUE TO A WEAK SOLDERING FROM THE WIRE TO THE SOCKET. UNBELIEVABLE THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL. THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPARTMENT PERSON TOLD ME WHEN I ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT SOCKETS THAT THEY SELL LOTS OF THESE SOCKETS. WE HAD INTERMITTENT LIGH...

Dec 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 53,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45-MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 53,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45-MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 53,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 53,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 53,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45-MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 53,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45-MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 53,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 53,000 mi

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Nov 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 48,500 mi

ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER MINIVAN, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP OR AFTER COASTING. I HAVE TO STEP HARD ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE WHEN THE VAN MOVES IT MOVES TO FAST, CAUSING PROBLEMS IF THERE IS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *LA

Nov 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 48,500 mi

ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER MINIVAN, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP OR AFTER COASTING. I HAVE TO STEP HARD ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE WHEN THE VAN MOVES IT MOVES TO FAST, CAUSING PROBLEMS IF THERE IS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *LA

Nov 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK DIFFERENT BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO F...

Nov 24, 2003 Structure 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK DIFFERENT BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO F...

Nov 24, 2003 Visibility 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK DIFFERENT BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO F...

Nov 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK DIFFERENT BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO F...

Nov 24, 2003 Structure 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK DIFFERENT BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO F...

Nov 24, 2003 Visibility 42,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WOULD BE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK DIFFERENT BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO F...

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting 53,604 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON BY SWITCH. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET MELTED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SOCKET LAMPS, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Exterior Lighting 53,604 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON BY SWITCH. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET MELTED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SOCKET LAMPS, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Child Seat

THE STRAP THAT WENT THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT CAME ALL THE WAY THROUGH. THE CHILD WAS NOT SECURE. *PH *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Child Seat

THE STRAP THAT WENT THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT CAME ALL THE WAY THROUGH. THE CHILD WAS NOT SECURE. *PH *JB

Sep 9, 2003 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40/50 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO ITS CAB, BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED SLIGHT INJURIES. *AK

Sep 9, 2003 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40/50 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO ITS CAB, BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED SLIGHT INJURIES. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS. FREQUENTLY AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP AT A LIGHT, WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON GAS PEDAL, PEDAL GOES DOWN, BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. USUALLY, PEDAL MUST BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT ENGAGES. HAD IT CLEANED OUT BY DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND COST OV...

Sep 8, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS. FREQUENTLY AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP AT A LIGHT, WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON GAS PEDAL, PEDAL GOES DOWN, BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. USUALLY, PEDAL MUST BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT ENGAGES. HAD IT CLEANED OUT BY DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND COST OV...

Aug 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

WE OWN A '1999 MERCURY VILLAGER VAN. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TWICE ,AND NOW MUST BE REPLACED AGAIN AFTER ONLY 13,000 MILES. SECONDLY, THE ACCELERATOR STICKS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND REQUIRES REPAIR AGAIN. (FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY. THIS TIME AT A COST OF APPROX. $460.) THE ...

Aug 31, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

WE OWN A '1999 MERCURY VILLAGER VAN. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TWICE ,AND NOW MUST BE REPLACED AGAIN AFTER ONLY 13,000 MILES. SECONDLY, THE ACCELERATOR STICKS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND REQUIRES REPAIR AGAIN. (FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY. THIS TIME AT A COST OF APPROX. $460.) THE ...

Aug 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

WE OWN A '1999 MERCURY VILLAGER VAN. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TWICE ,AND NOW MUST BE REPLACED AGAIN AFTER ONLY 13,000 MILES. SECONDLY, THE ACCELERATOR STICKS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND REQUIRES REPAIR AGAIN. (FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY. THIS TIME AT A COST OF APPROX. $460.) THE ...

Aug 31, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

WE OWN A '1999 MERCURY VILLAGER VAN. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TWICE ,AND NOW MUST BE REPLACED AGAIN AFTER ONLY 13,000 MILES. SECONDLY, THE ACCELERATOR STICKS. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ONCE AND REQUIRES REPAIR AGAIN. (FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY. THIS TIME AT A COST OF APPROX. $460.) THE ...

Aug 10, 2003 Tires 56,000 mi

THIS IS THE COMPLAINT LETTER I SENT TO PEP BOYS REGARDING THEIR FUTURA LTE P215/70R15 TIRES. I HAVE NOT SPOKEN TO THE STORE MANAGER BUT IN BOTH CASES WE SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. WE PURCHASED TIRES IN FEBRUARY 2002 AT THE SOUTH 6TH AVENUE STORE IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. WE BOUGHT 4 TIRES AND ALL THE W...

Aug 10, 2003 Tires 56,000 mi

THIS IS THE COMPLAINT LETTER I SENT TO PEP BOYS REGARDING THEIR FUTURA LTE P215/70R15 TIRES. I HAVE NOT SPOKEN TO THE STORE MANAGER BUT IN BOTH CASES WE SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. WE PURCHASED TIRES IN FEBRUARY 2002 AT THE SOUTH 6TH AVENUE STORE IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. WE BOUGHT 4 TIRES AND ALL THE W...

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKING. PROBLEM IS NOT IN THE CABLE. *AK

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKING. PROBLEM IS NOT IN THE CABLE. *AK

Jun 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND IT BECAME HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR OVER AN HOUR, THE PEDAL HAD BECOME STUCK IN WHICH EXTRA STRENGTH WAS APPLIED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAP FORWARD, THEN THE PED...

Jun 27, 2003 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER PURCHASED FROM BLUE HILL LINCOLN MERCURY IN CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS. I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM ON THE 2ND ROW OF SEATS ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE. THE BELTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP TRAPPING THE PASSENGER SUDDENLY. THE ONLY RECOURSE IS TO UNBUCKLE THEM A...

Jun 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND IT BECAME HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR OVER AN HOUR, THE PEDAL HAD BECOME STUCK IN WHICH EXTRA STRENGTH WAS APPLIED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LEAP FORWARD, THEN THE PED...

Jun 27, 2003 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER PURCHASED FROM BLUE HILL LINCOLN MERCURY IN CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS. I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM ON THE 2ND ROW OF SEATS ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE. THE BELTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP TRAPPING THE PASSENGER SUDDENLY. THE ONLY RECOURSE IS TO UNBUCKLE THEM A...

Apr 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLES ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO GET THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. *NLM

Apr 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLES ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO GET THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Visibility 55,015 mi

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE DEALER STATED NEW INJECTORS WERE NEEDED. *JB. ALSO THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,015 mi

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE DEALER STATED NEW INJECTORS WERE NEEDED. *JB. ALSO THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Electrical System

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY. A FAULTY RESISTOR CAUSED THE BLOWER TO ONLY WORK ON HIGH. THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL FELL OFF. *JB *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Structure

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY. A FAULTY RESISTOR CAUSED THE BLOWER TO ONLY WORK ON HIGH. THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL FELL OFF. *JB *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY. A FAULTY RESISTOR CAUSED THE BLOWER TO ONLY WORK ON HIGH. THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL FELL OFF. *JB *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *MR

Mar 25, 2003 Structure

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW DOOR PANEL AND AN INJECTOR. SCC

Mar 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW DOOR PANEL AND AN INJECTOR. SCC

Mar 25, 2003 Electrical System

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB DEALER CLEANED DIRTY THROTTLE BODY. BLOWER ONLY WORKED ON HIGH. FAILED RESISTOR REPLACED. LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL WAS PEELING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Mar 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB DEALER CLEANED DIRTY THROTTLE BODY. BLOWER ONLY WORKED ON HIGH. FAILED RESISTOR REPLACED. LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL WAS PEELING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Mar 25, 2003 Structure

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB DEALER CLEANED DIRTY THROTTLE BODY. BLOWER ONLY WORKED ON HIGH. FAILED RESISTOR REPLACED. LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL WAS PEELING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Mar 25, 2003 Visibility 55,015 mi

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE DEALER STATED NEW INJECTORS WERE NEEDED. *JB. ALSO THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,015 mi

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE DEALER STATED NEW INJECTORS WERE NEEDED. *JB. ALSO THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. *JB

Mar 25, 2003 Electrical System

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY. A FAULTY RESISTOR CAUSED THE BLOWER TO ONLY WORK ON HIGH. THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL FELL OFF. *JB *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Structure

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY. A FAULTY RESISTOR CAUSED THE BLOWER TO ONLY WORK ON HIGH. THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL FELL OFF. *JB *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY. A FAULTY RESISTOR CAUSED THE BLOWER TO ONLY WORK ON HIGH. THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL FELL OFF. *JB *NLM

Mar 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *MR

Mar 25, 2003 Structure

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW DOOR PANEL AND AN INJECTOR. SCC

Mar 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW DOOR PANEL AND AN INJECTOR. SCC

Mar 25, 2003 Electrical System

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB DEALER CLEANED DIRTY THROTTLE BODY. BLOWER ONLY WORKED ON HIGH. FAILED RESISTOR REPLACED. LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL WAS PEELING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Mar 25, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB DEALER CLEANED DIRTY THROTTLE BODY. BLOWER ONLY WORKED ON HIGH. FAILED RESISTOR REPLACED. LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL WAS PEELING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Mar 25, 2003 Structure

WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. *JB DEALER CLEANED DIRTY THROTTLE BODY. BLOWER ONLY WORKED ON HIGH. FAILED RESISTOR REPLACED. LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL WAS PEELING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Mar 10, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 23,580 mi

MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER, HAD THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED AT 23,580 MILES, AND NOW, AT 76,000 MILES, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. CONSIDERABLE FOOT FORCE IS NEEDED TO OVERCOME A "STUCK" ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SO THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD FROM A STOPPED CONDITION. THIS IS UNSAFE AND ANNOYING! *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 23,580 mi

MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER, HAD THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED AT 23,580 MILES, AND NOW, AT 76,000 MILES, IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. CONSIDERABLE FOOT FORCE IS NEEDED TO OVERCOME A "STUCK" ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SO THE VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD FROM A STOPPED CONDITION. THIS IS UNSAFE AND ANNOYING! *JB

Jan 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER STICKS IN THE "UP" POSITION. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS WHEN I'VE HAD TO STOMP THE ACCELERATOR TO UNSTICK IT. THIS IS A PROBLEM WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE YOU TO RAM INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. ALSO, I HAVE FOUND MYSELF...

Jan 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER STICKS IN THE "UP" POSITION. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS WHEN I'VE HAD TO STOMP THE ACCELERATOR TO UNSTICK IT. THIS IS A PROBLEM WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE YOU TO RAM INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. ALSO, I HAVE FOUND MYSELF...

Dec 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLIED BRAKES ON FREEWAY WHICH WAS DRY AT THE TIME; CAUSED ME TO SLIDE SPIN OUT, AND SLIDE BACKWARDS ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. I DID NOT "JAM" ON MY BRAKES. TWO DAYS LATER, I AM GETTING SEVERE VIBRATION AND THE REAR BRAKES ARE VERY HOT, RIMS VERY WAR...

Dec 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

APPLIED BRAKES ON FREEWAY WHICH WAS DRY AT THE TIME; CAUSED ME TO SLIDE SPIN OUT, AND SLIDE BACKWARDS ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT. I DID NOT "JAM" ON MY BRAKES. TWO DAYS LATER, I AM GETTING SEVERE VIBRATION AND THE REAR BRAKES ARE VERY HOT, RIMS VERY WAR...

Nov 8, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR HYDRAULIC CYLINDER WAS LOSE CAUSING THE REAR HATCH DOOR TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 8, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR HYDRAULIC CYLINDER WAS LOSE CAUSING THE REAR HATCH DOOR TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY. DT

Oct 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES FUEL IS LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK. CONSUMER ADVISES THAT TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND THAT LEAKING FUEL HAS A "RUSTED" COLOR. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES FUEL IS LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK. CONSUMER ADVISES THAT TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND THAT LEAKING FUEL HAS A "RUSTED" COLOR. TS

Oct 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY STICKS UNTIL A LARGE FORCE IS APPLIED. THIS CAUSED DELAYED AND LURCHING STARTS. PROBLEM FIXED BY REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY. FORD AND DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIR. MR

Oct 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY STICKS UNTIL A LARGE FORCE IS APPLIED. THIS CAUSED DELAYED AND LURCHING STARTS. PROBLEM FIXED BY REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY. FORD AND DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIR. MR

Oct 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL WAS STICKING WOULD HAVE TO PUNCH THE PEDAL TO RELEASE. MR

Oct 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL WAS STICKING WOULD HAVE TO PUNCH THE PEDAL TO RELEASE. MR

Sep 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS ACCELERATING. *MR

Sep 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. *MR

Sep 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. *MR

Sep 4, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STICKING AFTER STOPPING, VEHICLE WAS CHECKED REPEATEDLY BY DEALER, WHO CLEANED THROTTLE CABLE. HOWEVER PROBLEM WAS STILL OCCURRING. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.*AK *YH

Sep 4, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STICKING AFTER STOPPING, VEHICLE WAS CHECKED REPEATEDLY BY DEALER, WHO CLEANED THROTTLE CABLE. HOWEVER PROBLEM WAS STILL OCCURRING. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.*AK *YH

Aug 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE PEDAL WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE AT DEALER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE LINKAGE PEDAL WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE AT DEALER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT CARBON HAS BUILD UP IN THROTTLE BODY.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT CARBON HAS BUILD UP IN THROTTLE BODY.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Electrical System 43,177 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS IDLING AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS IN VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAPPENS DAILY, CONSUMER STATES MAYBE A POSSIBLE WIRING PROBLEM.*JB

Aug 20, 2002 Electrical System 43,177 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS IDLING AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS IN VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAPPENS DAILY, CONSUMER STATES MAYBE A POSSIBLE WIRING PROBLEM.*JB

Aug 14, 2002 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN BOTH HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS (PLUG), CAUSING RANDOM LOSS OF LIGHTS

Aug 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CLEAN BY DEALER AT MY EXPENSE - SOLVED ISSUE FOR NOW - DANGEROUS DESIGN. *AK

Aug 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CLEAN BY DEALER AT MY EXPENSE - SOLVED ISSUE FOR NOW - DANGEROUS DESIGN. *AK

Aug 14, 2002 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN BOTH HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS (PLUG), CAUSING RANDOM LOSS OF LIGHTS

Aug 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CLEAN BY DEALER AT MY EXPENSE - SOLVED ISSUE FOR NOW - DANGEROUS DESIGN. *AK

Aug 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CLEAN BY DEALER AT MY EXPENSE - SOLVED ISSUE FOR NOW - DANGEROUS DESIGN. *AK

Jul 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

REPEATED HEADLIGHT FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY HEADLAMP CONNECTORS.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

REPEATED HEADLIGHT FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY HEADLAMP CONNECTORS.*JB

Jul 3, 2002 Structure

CREAK/SQUEAKING NOISE COMES FROM ALL SIDE DOORS OF THE VAN. SAME NOISE CAME FROM BACK LIFTGATE, BUT AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALER WAS EVENTUALLY FIXED. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES FOR THE NOISE FROM THE SIDE DOORS. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT YET.*AK

Jul 3, 2002 Structure

CREAK/SQUEAKING NOISE COMES FROM ALL SIDE DOORS OF THE VAN. SAME NOISE CAME FROM BACK LIFTGATE, BUT AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALER WAS EVENTUALLY FIXED. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES FOR THE NOISE FROM THE SIDE DOORS. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT YET.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Structure

WHILE OPENING SLIDING DOOR, IT CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE HINGES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Structure

WHILE OPENING SLIDING DOOR, IT CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE HINGES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT CRANK UP . DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, BUT ENGINE WILL NOT START UP. HAVING A NEGATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN AT CURRENT TIME. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT CRANK UP . DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, BUT ENGINE WILL NOT START UP. HAVING A NEGATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN AT CURRENT TIME. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 31, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE GOING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY CHILD ALMOST FELL OUT OF SLIDING DOOR. CHILD PROOF LOCK ON SLIDING DOOR IS EASY TO DISENGAGE IF DOOR IS BUMPED HARD ENOUGH. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES QUICKLY ENOUGH TO CATCH THE DOOR. DEALER WAS INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 31, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE GOING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY CHILD ALMOST FELL OUT OF SLIDING DOOR. CHILD PROOF LOCK ON SLIDING DOOR IS EASY TO DISENGAGE IF DOOR IS BUMPED HARD ENOUGH. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES QUICKLY ENOUGH TO CATCH THE DOOR. DEALER WAS INFORMED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, AND THEN PROCEED TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL DELAY IN TAKING OFF THEN VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY TAKE OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION.*JB

May 23, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, AND THEN PROCEED TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL DELAY IN TAKING OFF THEN VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY TAKE OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION.*JB

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS ON MANY VILLAGERS AND IS VERY UNSAGE. DEALER SAID THAT IT IS COMMON AND COSTS $700 TO REPAIR THROTTLE BODY--THIS SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS ON MANY VILLAGERS AND IS VERY UNSAGE. DEALER SAID THAT IT IS COMMON AND COSTS $700 TO REPAIR THROTTLE BODY--THIS SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING GAS ACCELERATOR STICKS.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING GAS ACCELERATOR STICKS.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE GAS PEDAL MUST BE PUNCHED DUE TO THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. *SLC

Mar 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE GAS PEDAL MUST BE PUNCHED DUE TO THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. *SLC

Mar 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE GAS PEDAL MUST BE PUNCHED DUE TO THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. *SLC

Mar 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE GAS PEDAL MUST BE PUNCHED DUE TO THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. *SLC

Feb 27, 2002 Power Train

TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGE HAVE QUIT. *AK

Feb 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGE HAVE QUIT. *AK

Feb 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGE HAVE QUIT. *AK

Feb 27, 2002 Power Train

TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGE HAVE QUIT. *AK

Feb 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGE HAVE QUIT. *AK

Feb 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGE HAVE QUIT. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY STICKS FROM A STOP POSITION OR WHEN COASTING AT A LOW SPEED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK DEALER REPAIRED PARTS UNDER WARRANTY. *SLC

Feb 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY STICKS FROM A STOP POSITION OR WHEN COASTING AT A LOW SPEED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK DEALER REPAIRED PARTS UNDER WARRANTY. *SLC

Feb 15, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING DURING RAIN OR OVER PUDDLES, POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL. THIS CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK UPON PURCHASE OF VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, AFTER SEVERAL INSPECTIONS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE ...

Feb 15, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING DURING RAIN OR OVER PUDDLES, POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL. THIS CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK UPON PURCHASE OF VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, AFTER SEVERAL INSPECTIONS, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE ...

Jan 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK AFTER STOPPING. IT TOOK A GOOD PUSH TO GET THE ENGINE TO RESPOND, RESULTING IN JERKY STARTS AND SOME TIRE BURNING. *AK

Jan 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN TO STICK AFTER STOPPING. IT TOOK A GOOD PUSH TO GET THE ENGINE TO RESPOND, RESULTING IN JERKY STARTS AND SOME TIRE BURNING. *AK

Jan 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES REAL HARD, AND CONSUMER HAS TO PUT ALOT OF FORCE TO PUSH PEDAL IN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHENEVER CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Jan 3, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES REAL HARD, AND CONSUMER HAS TO PUT ALOT OF FORCE TO PUSH PEDAL IN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHENEVER CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Power Train

TACHOMETER/ FUEL GAUGE/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAVE QUIT WORKING. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Fuel System, Other

TACHOMETER/ FUEL GAUGE/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAVE QUIT WORKING. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TACHOMETER/ FUEL GAUGE/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAVE QUIT WORKING. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Power Train

TACHOMETER/ FUEL GAUGE/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAVE QUIT WORKING. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Fuel System, Other

TACHOMETER/ FUEL GAUGE/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAVE QUIT WORKING. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TACHOMETER/ FUEL GAUGE/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAVE QUIT WORKING. *AK

Nov 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS INSTRUCTED IN OWNERS MANUAL. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN CHUGGING WHEN IDLING AT A STOP. FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PRESENTED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE - A FUEL INJECTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORTUNATELY I ...

Nov 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS INSTRUCTED IN OWNERS MANUAL. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN CHUGGING WHEN IDLING AT A STOP. FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PRESENTED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE - A FUEL INJECTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORTUNATELY I ...

Nov 26, 2001 Tires

GENERAL, RADIAL TIRE, GS60, 2157015 A3M344H089; WHILE TRAVELING AT 70-75 MPH NOTICED A BANGING NOISE. PULLED VEHICLE AND SAW DAMAGE TO FRONT FINDER, AS WELL TIRE TREAD SEPARATION.*AK WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A BANGING NOISE WITH LOSS OF STABILITY, AND VEHICLE BEGAN FISHTAILING, CONSUMER WAS A...

Nov 26, 2001 Tires

GENERAL, RADIAL TIRE, GS60, 2157015 A3M344H089; WHILE TRAVELING AT 70-75 MPH NOTICED A BANGING NOISE. PULLED VEHICLE AND SAW DAMAGE TO FRONT FINDER, AS WELL TIRE TREAD SEPARATION.*AK WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A BANGING NOISE WITH LOSS OF STABILITY, AND VEHICLE BEGAN FISHTAILING, CONSUMER WAS A...

Nov 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Power Train

TACKOMETER FAILED TO REGISTER WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Nov 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 20, 2001 Power Train

TACKOMETER FAILED TO REGISTER WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Oct 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING SHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AFTER THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED BY SELLING DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO PLACED AND ADDITIVE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH. TO...

Oct 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING SHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AFTER THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED BY SELLING DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO PLACED AND ADDITIVE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH. TO...

Oct 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING SHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AFTER THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED BY SELLING DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO PLACED AND ADDITIVE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH. TO...

Oct 21, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING SHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AFTER THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED BY SELLING DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO PLACED AND ADDITIVE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH. TO...

Sep 26, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND FASTER FEELING THE MINIVAN SHIMMY AND A KNOCKING NOISE, LATER HEARD A LOUD SLAM NOISE AND NOTICED LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A SEPARATED, IT SCRATCHED UP THE SIDE OF VAN, BENT GAS DOOR AND BROKE TAIL LAMP, CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AND WOULD LIKE TO REIMBURSE FOR CO...

Sep 26, 2001 Tires

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND FASTER FEELING THE MINIVAN SHIMMY AND A KNOCKING NOISE, LATER HEARD A LOUD SLAM NOISE AND NOTICED LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A SEPARATED, IT SCRATCHED UP THE SIDE OF VAN, BENT GAS DOOR AND BROKE TAIL LAMP, CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AND WOULD LIKE TO REIMBURSE FOR CO...

Aug 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL STICK IN CLOSED POSITION AND NOT ACCELERATE, DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED THIS PROBLEM ONE YEAR AGO UNDER WARRANTY AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT SHE MAY REAR END SOMEONE. *SLC

Aug 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL STICK IN CLOSED POSITION AND NOT ACCELERATE, DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED THIS PROBLEM ONE YEAR AGO UNDER WARRANTY AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT SHE MAY REAR END SOMEONE. *SLC

Aug 24, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH/INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Seats

THE RIGHT BACK PASSENGER SEAT FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH/INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. NLM

Aug 24, 2001 Seats

THE RIGHT BACK PASSENGER SEAT FAILED. NLM

Aug 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY WILL STICK INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND INFORMED CONSUMER THEY WERE AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *SLC

Aug 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE BODY WILL STICK INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND INFORMED CONSUMER THEY WERE AWARE OF PROBLEM, AND REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *SLC

Aug 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SITTING AT STOP SIGN WHEN LOUD "POP" OCCURRED-CAR STARTED ROLLING; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESULT-USED PARKING BRAKE TO STOP & AVOID TURNING CAR-RELEASED BRAKE TO ROLL OUT OF INTERSECTION-AGAIN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT RESULT-AGAIN USED EMERG. BRAKE TO STOP ON SIDE OF ROAD-TOW OPERA...

Aug 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SITTING AT STOP SIGN WHEN LOUD "POP" OCCURRED-CAR STARTED ROLLING; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESULT-USED PARKING BRAKE TO STOP & AVOID TURNING CAR-RELEASED BRAKE TO ROLL OUT OF INTERSECTION-AGAIN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT RESULT-AGAIN USED EMERG. BRAKE TO STOP ON SIDE OF ROAD-TOW OPERA...

Jul 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS FROM VEHICLE STATIONARY POSITION. APPLYING ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK IT FREE, RESULTS IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*AK

Jul 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS FROM VEHICLE STATIONARY POSITION. APPLYING ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK IT FREE, RESULTS IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR AND STOPS WITH BRAKE APPLIED IT WILL SURGE FORWARD SUDDENLY, AND ENGINE WILL RUNAWAY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT CARBON BUILD UP ON ACCELERATOR. THIS WILL BE A REOCCURRING PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jul 17, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH REAR BUMPER DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE AND FELL OFF. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT PLASTIC PINS THAT HOLD BUMPER TO VEHICLE BROKE.*AK *SLC

Jul 17, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR AND STOPS WITH BRAKE APPLIED IT WILL SURGE FORWARD SUDDENLY, AND ENGINE WILL RUNAWAY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT CARBON BUILD UP ON ACCELERATOR. THIS WILL BE A REOCCURRING PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jul 17, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH REAR BUMPER DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE AND FELL OFF. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT PLASTIC PINS THAT HOLD BUMPER TO VEHICLE BROKE.*AK *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND DON'T GRAB EVENLY. ALSO, CALIPER WEARS OUT ON INSIDE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED MOVING PARTS ARE NOT COVERED.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND KEYS WERE IN A LOCKED POSITION CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ABLE TO SWITCH GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL BEING APPLIED. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTATCED.*AK DEALER STATED EVERYTHING WAS FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND DON'T GRAB EVENLY. ALSO, CALIPER WEARS OUT ON INSIDE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED MOVING PARTS ARE NOT COVERED.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND KEYS WERE IN A LOCKED POSITION CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS ABLE TO SWITCH GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL BEING APPLIED. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTATCED.*AK DEALER STATED EVERYTHING WAS FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. *SLC

Jun 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND MAKING STREAKING NOISE. ALSO, TIRES ARE SPLIT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 25, 2001 Tires

BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND MAKING STREAKING NOISE. ALSO, TIRES ARE SPLIT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND MAKING STREAKING NOISE. ALSO, TIRES ARE SPLIT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 25, 2001 Tires

BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND MAKING STREAKING NOISE. ALSO, TIRES ARE SPLIT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 22, 2001 Seats

RIGHT MIDDLE CAPTAIN SEAT RELEASES FROM THE SEAT TRACK AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, CAUSING SEAT TO ROLL FORWARD . DEALER HAS REPLACED SEAT TRACK TWICE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 2001 Power Train

STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT DURING SLOW SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. THE MOVMENT IS VISUAL AND CAN BE FELT WHEN HANDS ARE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. EXCESSIVE DELAY WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHEN TRANS IS SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO THIRD.

Jun 22, 2001 Seats

RIGHT MIDDLE CAPTAIN SEAT RELEASES FROM THE SEAT TRACK AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, CAUSING SEAT TO ROLL FORWARD . DEALER HAS REPLACED SEAT TRACK TWICE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jun 22, 2001 Power Train

STEERING WHEEL WILL MOVE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT DURING SLOW SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. THE MOVMENT IS VISUAL AND CAN BE FELT WHEN HANDS ARE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. EXCESSIVE DELAY WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHEN TRANS IS SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO THIRD.

Jun 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STICKS IN AN UNPREDICTABLE MANNER THAT HAS CAUSED NEAR ACCIDENTS.*AK

Jun 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STICKS IN AN UNPREDICTABLE MANNER THAT HAS CAUSED NEAR ACCIDENTS.*AK

May 10, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER EXPLAINS THAT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, WHILE DRIVING HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO HIS STEERING CAUSING CONSUMER TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD AND CRASH, IN NOVEMBER CONSUMER RECEIVES SAID RECALL LETTER EXPLAINING OF FAULTY STEERING GEAR, REIMBURSMENT IS REQUESTED. *JG

May 10, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER EXPLAINS THAT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, WHILE DRIVING HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO HIS STEERING CAUSING CONSUMER TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD AND CRASH, IN NOVEMBER CONSUMER RECEIVES SAID RECALL LETTER EXPLAINING OF FAULTY STEERING GEAR, REIMBURSMENT IS REQUESTED. *JG

May 10, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER EXPLAINS THAT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, WHILE DRIVING HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO HIS STEERING CAUSING CONSUMER TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD AND CRASH, IN NOVEMBER CONSUMER RECEIVES SAID RECALL LETTER EXPLAINING OF FAULTY STEERING GEAR, REIMBURSMENT IS REQUESTED. *JG

May 10, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER EXPLAINS THAT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, WHILE DRIVING HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO HIS STEERING CAUSING CONSUMER TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD AND CRASH, IN NOVEMBER CONSUMER RECEIVES SAID RECALL LETTER EXPLAINING OF FAULTY STEERING GEAR, REIMBURSMENT IS REQUESTED. *JG

May 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK WHENEVER CONSUMER IS TRYING TO ACCLERATE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

May 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OPERATED ERRATICALLY. HAD TO TRY THREE OR FOUR TIMES TO PUT IT INTO GEAR, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. *AK

May 9, 2001 Steering

STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN TRAVELING AT 50 MPH OR ABOVE, IT BECOMES HARD TO STEER.*AK

May 9, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK WHENEVER CONSUMER IS TRYING TO ACCLERATE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

May 9, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION OPERATED ERRATICALLY. HAD TO TRY THREE OR FOUR TIMES TO PUT IT INTO GEAR, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. *AK

May 9, 2001 Steering

STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN TRAVELING AT 50 MPH OR ABOVE, IT BECOMES HARD TO STEER.*AK

Apr 10, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS ("OFF") WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE EITHER FROM A STOP OR AFTER COASTING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER TWICE. FIRST THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY, SECOND TIME REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY CABLE. NEITHER 'REPAIR' DID ANYTHING TO HELP THE PROBLEM. I CHECKED YOUR SITE AND S...

Apr 10, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL STICKS ("OFF") WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE EITHER FROM A STOP OR AFTER COASTING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER TWICE. FIRST THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY, SECOND TIME REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY CABLE. NEITHER 'REPAIR' DID ANYTHING TO HELP THE PROBLEM. I CHECKED YOUR SITE AND S...

Mar 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL IS HARD TO PUSH. IT BECOMES STUCK AT TIMES, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. DEAEER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Mar 22, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL IS HARD TO PUSH. IT BECOMES STUCK AT TIMES, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. DEAEER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Mar 21, 2001 Tires

TIRES VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR HIGH SPEEDS. DEAELR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Mar 21, 2001 Tires

TIRES VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR HIGH SPEEDS. DEAELR HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Mar 19, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED TECHNICIAN. TECHNICIAN STATED WIRES WERE BURNED OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 19, 2001 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED TECHNICIAN. TECHNICIAN STATED WIRES WERE BURNED OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE OR TAKE OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE ACCELERATOR PUMP. PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE UNITL MAY,2001. IN MEANTIME, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE OR TAKE OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE ACCELERATOR PUMP. PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE UNITL MAY,2001. IN MEANTIME, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Electrical System Crash

DUE TO POOR LOCATION OF HORN IT CANNOT BE USED PROPERLY. AREA WHERE HORN IS LOCATED IS VERY SMALL AND NOT USEABLE IN CASES OF AN EMERGENCY. VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO HORN NOT BEING ABLE TO SOUND.*AK

Mar 13, 2001 Electrical System Crash

DUE TO POOR LOCATION OF HORN IT CANNOT BE USED PROPERLY. AREA WHERE HORN IS LOCATED IS VERY SMALL AND NOT USEABLE IN CASES OF AN EMERGENCY. VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO HORN NOT BEING ABLE TO SOUND.*AK

Feb 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PROBLEM BEGAN, THROTTLE LINKAGES WERE SEIZING AT ALTERNATING STARTUPS, BUT NOW HAVE INCREASED FROM EVERY DEADSTOP AND STARTUP WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, CONSUMER FOUND THAT THIS SERIES VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL AND IS BAFFLED BY IT. *SLC

Feb 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PROBLEM BEGAN, THROTTLE LINKAGES WERE SEIZING AT ALTERNATING STARTUPS, BUT NOW HAVE INCREASED FROM EVERY DEADSTOP AND STARTUP WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, CONSUMER FOUND THAT THIS SERIES VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL AND IS BAFFLED BY IT. *SLC

Feb 22, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WONDERS AND SHAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WONDERS AND SHAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Steering

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Electrical System

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Electrical System

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Visibility

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Seats

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Steering

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Electrical System

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Electrical System

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Exterior Lighting

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Visibility

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Seats

TO DATE NO ONE WILL FIX THESE PROBLEMS THEY SAY THEY DONT HAVE THOSE PARTS TO DO SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK

Feb 6, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED TO KEEP A PASSENGER SECURE. *AK THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED DUE TO SEAT BELT FAILURE. *YH

Feb 6, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

SEAT BELT FAILED TO KEEP A PASSENGER SECURE. *AK THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED DUE TO SEAT BELT FAILURE. *YH

Dec 19, 2000 Structure

TAILGATE DOES NOT LIFT ALL THE WAY. CONSUMER HAS TO OPEN IT, AND LIFT IT UP WITH HAND. THEN, IT WILL GRADUALLY FALL DOWN. IF NOT LOOKING CAN EASILY HIT ONES HEAD. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Structure

TAILGATE DOES NOT LIFT ALL THE WAY. CONSUMER HAS TO OPEN IT, AND LIFT IT UP WITH HAND. THEN, IT WILL GRADUALLY FALL DOWN. IF NOT LOOKING CAN EASILY HIT ONES HEAD. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS PEDAL FREEZING, THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO WEAVE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER FOUND OUT FROM A CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PERSON ABOUT RECALL 00V292001, THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS PEDAL FREEZING, THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO WEAVE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER FOUND OUT FROM A CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PERSON ABOUT RECALL 00V292001, THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS PEDAL FREEZING, THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO WEAVE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER FOUND OUT FROM A CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PERSON ABOUT RECALL 00V292001, THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS PEDAL FREEZING, THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO WEAVE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER FOUND OUT FROM A CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PERSON ABOUT RECALL 00V292001, THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. *SLC

Dec 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THROTTLE BODY NEEDED REPLACING. ACCLERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION CAUSING LOSS OF FORWARD MOVEMENT. THIS FORCED DRIVER TO APPLY GREAT FORCE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, PART WAS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *AK THE REPLACE...

Dec 15, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THROTTLE BODY NEEDED REPLACING. ACCLERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION CAUSING LOSS OF FORWARD MOVEMENT. THIS FORCED DRIVER TO APPLY GREAT FORCE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, PART WAS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *AK THE REPLACE...

Dec 7, 2000 Suspension

LIGHT FEEL AND SIDE TO SIDE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS 5-15 MPH-PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT DEALER CONFIRMS PROBLEM, BUT IS MYSTIFIED.*AK

Dec 7, 2000 Suspension

LIGHT FEEL AND SIDE TO SIDE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS 5-15 MPH-PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT DEALER CONFIRMS PROBLEM, BUT IS MYSTIFIED.*AK

Dec 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2000. IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND AT DEALER'S AT THIS TIME. SERVICEMEN AT MERCURY DELAR SAID THAT PART WAS DEFECTIVE, AND NOT VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER WAS SAYING LET THEM REPAIR IT AGAIN. CONSUMER HAS A HANDICAP & USES HAND DEVICES, AND IS NOT A...

Dec 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2000. IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AND AT DEALER'S AT THIS TIME. SERVICEMEN AT MERCURY DELAR SAID THAT PART WAS DEFECTIVE, AND NOT VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER WAS SAYING LET THEM REPAIR IT AGAIN. CONSUMER HAS A HANDICAP & USES HAND DEVICES, AND IS NOT A...

Dec 4, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD AFTER RECEIVING RECALL OOV2920001 FOR STEERING GEAR BOX. THOMAS LINCOLN FORD MERCURY DEALERSHIP DENIED CONSUMER REPAIR SERVICE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED & WAS OF NO HELP. SAID THEY COULD REFUSE THEM IF THEY LIKE. *AK

Dec 4, 2000 Steering

CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD AFTER RECEIVING RECALL OOV2920001 FOR STEERING GEAR BOX. THOMAS LINCOLN FORD MERCURY DEALERSHIP DENIED CONSUMER REPAIR SERVICE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED & WAS OF NO HELP. SAID THEY COULD REFUSE THEM IF THEY LIKE. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Suspension

THE AIR FILTER FOR ENGINE INTAKE CAN'T BE CHANGED WITHOUT TAKING THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD APART. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR (INSIDE VEHICLE) CAN'T BE SEEN DURING THE DAY AND IS HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT, THE SOUND OF THE FLASHER CAN BARELY BE HEARD. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Equipment

THE CUP HOLDERS ARE LOCATED ABOVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, IF SOMETHING WERE TO SPILL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS COULD OCCUR. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

THE TREADS OF THE GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES (P225/60R16) SEPARATED CAUSING STEERING WHELL TO WOBBLE, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A HARD SHIFT WHEN TRAVELLING UP HILLS ONLY IN CRUISE CONTROL. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOTTOM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS PEELING OFF. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Equipment

COAT HOOKS BROKE OFF. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Suspension

THE AIR FILTER FOR ENGINE INTAKE CAN'T BE CHANGED WITHOUT TAKING THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD APART. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR (INSIDE VEHICLE) CAN'T BE SEEN DURING THE DAY AND IS HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT, THE SOUND OF THE FLASHER CAN BARELY BE HEARD. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Equipment

THE CUP HOLDERS ARE LOCATED ABOVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, IF SOMETHING WERE TO SPILL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS COULD OCCUR. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

THE TREADS OF THE GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES (P225/60R16) SEPARATED CAUSING STEERING WHELL TO WOBBLE, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A HARD SHIFT WHEN TRAVELLING UP HILLS ONLY IN CRUISE CONTROL. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOTTOM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS PEELING OFF. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Equipment

COAT HOOKS BROKE OFF. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Suspension

THE AIR FILTER FOR ENGINE INTAKE CAN'T BE CHANGED WITHOUT TAKING THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD APART. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR (INSIDE VEHICLE) CAN'T BE SEEN DURING THE DAY AND IS HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT, THE SOUND OF THE FLASHER CAN BARELY BE HEARD. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Equipment

THE CUP HOLDERS ARE LOCATED ABOVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, IF SOMETHING WERE TO SPILL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS COULD OCCUR. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

THE TREADS OF THE GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES (P225/60R16) SEPARATED CAUSING STEERING WHELL TO WOBBLE, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A HARD SHIFT WHEN TRAVELLING UP HILLS ONLY IN CRUISE CONTROL. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOTTOM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS PEELING OFF. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Equipment

COAT HOOKS BROKE OFF. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Suspension

THE AIR FILTER FOR ENGINE INTAKE CAN'T BE CHANGED WITHOUT TAKING THE ENTIRE INTAKE MANIFOLD APART. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR (INSIDE VEHICLE) CAN'T BE SEEN DURING THE DAY AND IS HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT, THE SOUND OF THE FLASHER CAN BARELY BE HEARD. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Equipment

THE CUP HOLDERS ARE LOCATED ABOVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, IF SOMETHING WERE TO SPILL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS COULD OCCUR. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Tires

THE TREADS OF THE GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES (P225/60R16) SEPARATED CAUSING STEERING WHELL TO WOBBLE, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A HARD SHIFT WHEN TRAVELLING UP HILLS ONLY IN CRUISE CONTROL. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Seats

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOTTOM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS PEELING OFF. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Equipment

COAT HOOKS BROKE OFF. *SLC

Oct 25, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN MAKING TURNS EITHER TO LEFT OR RIGHT, VEHICLE WILL MAKE NOISE INF RONT AND REAR, LIKE GETTING HIT.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN MAKING TURNS EITHER TO LEFT OR RIGHT, VEHICLE WILL MAKE NOISE INF RONT AND REAR, LIKE GETTING HIT.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train

I REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT THE AUTO TRANS MAKES A "CHIRP" NOISE BETWTEEN 2ND & 3RD GEAR. THEY INITIALLY DENIED A PROBLEM. I RECENTLY CONFRONTED THE DEALER WITH SB613610 AND THEY CLAIM THAT OPERATION AND DURABILITY ARE UNAFFECTED BY THIS NOISE. YET THEIR OWN INTERNAL DOCUMENTS REVEAL THAT VEHICLE...

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train

I REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT THE AUTO TRANS MAKES A "CHIRP" NOISE BETWTEEN 2ND & 3RD GEAR. THEY INITIALLY DENIED A PROBLEM. I RECENTLY CONFRONTED THE DEALER WITH SB613610 AND THEY CLAIM THAT OPERATION AND DURABILITY ARE UNAFFECTED BY THIS NOISE. YET THEIR OWN INTERNAL DOCUMENTS REVEAL THAT VEHICLE...

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train

I REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT THE AUTO TRANS MAKES A "CHIRP" NOISE BETWTEEN 2ND & 3RD GEAR. THEY INITIALLY DENIED A PROBLEM. I RECENTLY CONFRONTED THE DEALER WITH SB613610 AND THEY CLAIM THAT OPERATION AND DURABILITY ARE UNAFFECTED BY THIS NOISE. YET THEIR OWN INTERNAL DOCUMENTS REVEAL THAT VEHICLE...

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train

I REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT THE AUTO TRANS MAKES A "CHIRP" NOISE BETWTEEN 2ND & 3RD GEAR. THEY INITIALLY DENIED A PROBLEM. I RECENTLY CONFRONTED THE DEALER WITH SB613610 AND THEY CLAIM THAT OPERATION AND DURABILITY ARE UNAFFECTED BY THIS NOISE. YET THEIR OWN INTERNAL DOCUMENTS REVEAL THAT VEHICLE...

Aug 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES A NOISE OCCURRED AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES A NOISE OCCURRED AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Suspension

VIBRATION IN FRONT. DEALER BALANCED TIRES AND THEN REPLACED TIRES. STILL VIBRATES AND THUMPS. DEALER SAYS FORD IS LOOKING INTO IT.

Aug 11, 2000 Suspension

VIBRATION IN FRONT. DEALER BALANCED TIRES AND THEN REPLACED TIRES. STILL VIBRATES AND THUMPS. DEALER SAYS FORD IS LOOKING INTO IT.

Jun 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. YH

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING. YH

Jun 22, 2000 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FRONT END VIBRATION , REPLACED TIRES HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED VIBRATION LATER.

Jun 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. YH

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING. YH

Jun 22, 2000 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FRONT END VIBRATION , REPLACED TIRES HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED VIBRATION LATER.

Jun 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. YH

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING. YH

Jun 22, 2000 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FRONT END VIBRATION , REPLACED TIRES HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED VIBRATION LATER.

Jun 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. YH

Jun 22, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE GAS PEDAL STUCK WHILE DRIVING. YH

Jun 22, 2000 Suspension

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FRONT END VIBRATION , REPLACED TIRES HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED VIBRATION LATER.

May 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC VEHICLE WOULD SEEM TO HANG UP. DEALER HAS CLEANED THROTTLE LINKAGE, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

May 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CONTROL STUCK WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. YH

May 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC VEHICLE WOULD SEEM TO HANG UP. DEALER HAS CLEANED THROTTLE LINKAGE, BUT DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK

May 31, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE CONTROL STUCK WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT DUE TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. YH

May 25, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH + FRONT END SHAKES VIGOROUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 25, 2000 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH + FRONT END SHAKES VIGOROUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NON-ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER SINCE JANUARY 2000. CAN NHTSA SHARE SOME LIGHT ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NON-ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER SINCE JANUARY 2000. CAN NHTSA SHARE SOME LIGHT ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 10, 2000 Seats

THE PASSENGER BENCH SEAT SHAKES EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Seats

THE PASSENGER BENCH SEAT SHAKES EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. YH

Apr 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEASED VEHICLE 6/99. ENGINE KNOCKED - REPLACE ENGINE 9/99. REPLACED 2ND TIME FOR SAME PROBLEM 3/99. STILL KNOCKS - WILL PROBABLY REPLACE 3RD TIME.

Apr 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEASED VEHICLE 6/99. ENGINE KNOCKED - REPLACE ENGINE 9/99. REPLACED 2ND TIME FOR SAME PROBLEM 3/99. STILL KNOCKS - WILL PROBABLY REPLACE 3RD TIME.

Apr 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATER VEHICLE WILL NOT GO. WHEN AT A STOP SIGN AND GETTING READY TO ACCELERATE, PEDAL WILL NOT PUSH DOWN, IF WANTING TO PASS SOMEONE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT GO DOWN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE KIDS ARE PRESENT IN VEHICLE, AND SOMEONE COULD EASILY RUN INTO TH...

Apr 4, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATER VEHICLE WILL NOT GO. WHEN AT A STOP SIGN AND GETTING READY TO ACCELERATE, PEDAL WILL NOT PUSH DOWN, IF WANTING TO PASS SOMEONE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL NOT GO DOWN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE KIDS ARE PRESENT IN VEHICLE, AND SOMEONE COULD EASILY RUN INTO TH...

Mar 20, 2000 Parking Brake

PRESS TO RELEASE FEATURE ON THE PARKING BRAKE IS CONFUSING. YH

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE REMOTE KEY SHOULD EXCLUDE TAIL GATE OPENING. YH

Mar 20, 2000 Parking Brake

PRESS TO RELEASE FEATURE ON THE PARKING BRAKE IS CONFUSING. YH

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

THE REMOTE KEY SHOULD EXCLUDE TAIL GATE OPENING. YH

Mar 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

FUEL TANK PUNCTURED BY REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENT DURING ROLLOVER CRASH. YH

Mar 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

FUEL TANK PUNCTURED BY REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENT DURING ROLLOVER CRASH. YH

Mar 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNAL CHIMES AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON/OFF BY THEMSELVES. ALSO, TAPE PLAYER PERFORMS ERRATICALLY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNAL CHIMES AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON/OFF BY THEMSELVES. ALSO, TAPE PLAYER PERFORMS ERRATICALLY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Equipment

WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNAL CHIMES AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON/OFF BY THEMSELVES. ALSO, TAPE PLAYER PERFORMS ERRATICALLY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Exterior Lighting

WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNAL CHIMES AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON/OFF BY THEMSELVES. ALSO, TAPE PLAYER PERFORMS ERRATICALLY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNAL CHIMES AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON/OFF BY THEMSELVES. ALSO, TAPE PLAYER PERFORMS ERRATICALLY. *AK

Mar 9, 2000 Equipment

WHEN DRIVING TURN SIGNAL CHIMES AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL TURN ON/OFF BY THEMSELVES. ALSO, TAPE PLAYER PERFORMS ERRATICALLY. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

IN JANUARY, 2000 AND NOW TODAY, MARCH 6, THE SOCKET CONNECTING THE POWER TO THE HEAD LAMP BULBS HAVE BOTH FAILED. THE LEFT ONE FAILED IN JANUARY AND THE RIGHT ONE FAILED TODAY. IN BOTH CASES, THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE SOCKET SEEMS TO BE CORRODED AND THE PLASTIC IN THAT AREA OF THE SOCKET IS SLIGH...

Mar 6, 2000 Exterior Lighting

IN JANUARY, 2000 AND NOW TODAY, MARCH 6, THE SOCKET CONNECTING THE POWER TO THE HEAD LAMP BULBS HAVE BOTH FAILED. THE LEFT ONE FAILED IN JANUARY AND THE RIGHT ONE FAILED TODAY. IN BOTH CASES, THE GROUND TERMINAL OF THE SOCKET SEEMS TO BE CORRODED AND THE PLASTIC IN THAT AREA OF THE SOCKET IS SLIGH...

Mar 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE/ TAIL LIGHT SOCKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. NO REASON GIVEN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE/ TAIL LIGHT SOCKET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. NO REASON GIVEN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 29, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW POPPED OUT AND BROKE INTO LITTLE PIECES ALSO, REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING AND BROKE INTO LITTLE PIECES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF ...

Feb 29, 2000 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW POPPED OUT AND BROKE INTO LITTLE PIECES ALSO, REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING AND BROKE INTO LITTLE PIECES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF ...

Feb 17, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 99V347 CONCERNING TAIL LIGHT SOCKET. NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM, AS OF 3-7-2000 STILL NO REPLACEMENT PARTS. *AK

Feb 17, 2000 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER 99V347 CONCERNING TAIL LIGHT SOCKET. NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM, AS OF 3-7-2000 STILL NO REPLACEMENT PARTS. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK SO THAT IT CANNOT BE APPLIED IN SOME SITUATIONS. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENTS WHILE TRYING TO TURN CORNERS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 14, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK SO THAT IT CANNOT BE APPLIED IN SOME SITUATIONS. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENTS WHILE TRYING TO TURN CORNERS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE REVERSE MODE UNTIL HEAVY ACCELERATION IS APPLIED RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITION. YH

Feb 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE REVERSE MODE UNTIL HEAVY ACCELERATION IS APPLIED RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS CONDITION. YH

Feb 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERABLE, WHEN APPLYING THE SIGNALS, THEY ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE, WHICH COULD BECOME DANGEROUS WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS . DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH AND THE SOCKET WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEMS HAVE FINALLY BEEN SOLVED AFTER 3 MORE TRIP...

Feb 8, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERABLE, WHEN APPLYING THE SIGNALS, THEY ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE, WHICH COULD BECOME DANGEROUS WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS . DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH AND THE SOCKET WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEMS HAVE FINALLY BEEN SOLVED AFTER 3 MORE TRIP...

Feb 3, 2000 Suspension

THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY BAD SHAKE THAT IS FELT ALL THROUGH THE VEHICLE AND CAUSES THE STEERING TO BE DIFFICULT WITH IT PULLING BACK AND FORTH. THE DEALER HAS REPORTED THAT LL THE VANS OF THIS MAKE ON HIS LOT HAVE THIS SIMILAR PROBLEM, HOWEVER IN CONTACTING FORD THEY DO NOT RECOGNIZE THIS PROBLEM AN...

Feb 3, 2000 Suspension

THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY BAD SHAKE THAT IS FELT ALL THROUGH THE VEHICLE AND CAUSES THE STEERING TO BE DIFFICULT WITH IT PULLING BACK AND FORTH. THE DEALER HAS REPORTED THAT LL THE VANS OF THIS MAKE ON HIS LOT HAVE THIS SIMILAR PROBLEM, HOWEVER IN CONTACTING FORD THEY DO NOT RECOGNIZE THIS PROBLEM AN...

Feb 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL99V347001, HEADLIGHTS. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. *AK

Feb 1, 2000 Exterior Lighting

RECALL99V347001, HEADLIGHTS. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Structure

LIFT ON REAR DOOR WILL NOT LIFTTING DOOR HIGH ENOUGH IN COLD WEATHER. I KEEP HITTING MY HEAD ON THE DOOR. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT, THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Structure

LIFT ON REAR DOOR WILL NOT LIFTTING DOOR HIGH ENOUGH IN COLD WEATHER. I KEEP HITTING MY HEAD ON THE DOOR. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT, THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jan 21, 2000 Power Train

MERCURY DEALER INFORMED US THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD, HOWEVER FORD IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. IN THE MEANTIME, THEY SAY THE VAN IS SAFE TO DRIVE...HOWEVER WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC THEIR IS A SIGNIFICANT RI...

Jan 21, 2000 Power Train

MERCURY DEALER INFORMED US THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD, HOWEVER FORD IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. IN THE MEANTIME, THEY SAY THE VAN IS SAFE TO DRIVE...HOWEVER WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC THEIR IS A SIGNIFICANT RI...

Dec 7, 1999 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR JAMS ON A LEVER THATS LOCATED IN THE BACK SEAT WHEN THE BELT IS PULLED ALL THE WAY. THIS HAPPENS WHE THE BELT IS RETRACTING, AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS IN INABLES THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND REPLACED THE SYSTEM ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURR...

Dec 7, 1999 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR JAMS ON A LEVER THATS LOCATED IN THE BACK SEAT WHEN THE BELT IS PULLED ALL THE WAY. THIS HAPPENS WHE THE BELT IS RETRACTING, AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS IN INABLES THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND REPLACED THE SYSTEM ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURR...

Nov 24, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 3-CAR ACCIDENT WHERE OWNER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 10 TO 15MPH, AND THE BENCH SEAT SEATBELTS DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT. OCCUPANT WAS THROWN INTO THE SEATS IN FRONT OF THEM. ALSO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 3-CAR ACCIDENT WHERE OWNER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 10 TO 15MPH, AND THE BENCH SEAT SEATBELTS DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT. OCCUPANT WAS THROWN INTO THE SEATS IN FRONT OF THEM. ALSO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 3-CAR ACCIDENT WHERE OWNER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 10 TO 15MPH, AND THE BENCH SEAT SEATBELTS DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT. OCCUPANT WAS THROWN INTO THE SEATS IN FRONT OF THEM. ALSO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 3-CAR ACCIDENT WHERE OWNER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 10 TO 15MPH, AND THE BENCH SEAT SEATBELTS DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT. OCCUPANT WAS THROWN INTO THE SEATS IN FRONT OF THEM. ALSO AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

OWNER WAS INJURED BY THE LOCKING MECHANISM, DUE TO THE DESIGN PLACEMENT OF LOCK AND HANDLE, WHEN LOCKING WITH HAND ON HANDLE FINGER WAS SNAPPED. MJS

Sep 30, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

OWNER WAS INJURED BY THE LOCKING MECHANISM, DUE TO THE DESIGN PLACEMENT OF LOCK AND HANDLE, WHEN LOCKING WITH HAND ON HANDLE FINGER WAS SNAPPED. MJS

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAD BEEN MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND UPON COLD STARTS UNTIL ENGINE WARMED UP. TOOK IT IN TO DEALERSHIP AND FOUND THEY WERE REPLACING ENGINE. WONDER IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1999 MERCURY VILLAGERS. I'M FILING THIS SO YOU WILL HAVE ON RECORD IN CASE OF OTHER COMPLAINTS.

Sep 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAD BEEN MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND UPON COLD STARTS UNTIL ENGINE WARMED UP. TOOK IT IN TO DEALERSHIP AND FOUND THEY WERE REPLACING ENGINE. WONDER IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1999 MERCURY VILLAGERS. I'M FILING THIS SO YOU WILL HAVE ON RECORD IN CASE OF OTHER COMPLAINTS.

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON WHENEVER THEY FEEL LIKE IT. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T COME ON AT ALL. THERE IS NO PREDICTING WHEN THEY WILL WORK OR NOT WORK...IT'S AT RANDOM. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THEY CONTACTED FORD AND THERE IS NO "FIX" FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DEFINATELY A SAFETY ...

Sep 27, 1999 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURN ON WHENEVER THEY FEEL LIKE IT. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T COME ON AT ALL. THERE IS NO PREDICTING WHEN THEY WILL WORK OR NOT WORK...IT'S AT RANDOM. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID THEY CONTACTED FORD AND THERE IS NO "FIX" FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DEFINATELY A SAFETY ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING, AND COULD CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TWICE, AND TURNED ROTORS ONCE/ BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES. ALSO NOIS ECOMING FROM SUB-FRAME BOLTS. DEALER COULD NOT ...

Sep 1, 1999 Structure

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING, AND COULD CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TWICE, AND TURNED ROTORS ONCE/ BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES. ALSO NOIS ECOMING FROM SUB-FRAME BOLTS. DEALER COULD NOT ...

Sep 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING, AND COULD CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TWICE, AND TURNED ROTORS ONCE/ BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES. ALSO NOIS ECOMING FROM SUB-FRAME BOLTS. DEALER COULD NOT ...

Sep 1, 1999 Structure

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING, AND COULD CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TWICE, AND TURNED ROTORS ONCE/ BRAKE PADS 4 TIMES. ALSO NOIS ECOMING FROM SUB-FRAME BOLTS. DEALER COULD NOT ...

Aug 12, 1999 Visibility

OUR WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPORATICALLY TURN ON AND STARTLE DRIVER. THEY HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT VEHICLE. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS DANGER BUT CANNOT FIND A REPLACEMENT PART. THEY KNOW THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE ON MANY OF THE VANS BUT WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL ...

Aug 12, 1999 Visibility

OUR WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPORATICALLY TURN ON AND STARTLE DRIVER. THEY HAVE BEEN DOING THIS SINCE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT VEHICLE. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS DANGER BUT CANNOT FIND A REPLACEMENT PART. THEY KNOW THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE ON MANY OF THE VANS BUT WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL ...

Jan 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE ARE HAVING A LOT OF TROUBLE WITH THE STARTING OF THE VEHICLE. IT WONT START EASILY AND IT STRUGGLES TO IDLE WHEN THIS OCCURS. IT DOESNT OCCUR ALL THE TIME AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM YET. THIS HAS BEEN DOING IT ON AND OFF FOR 2 MONTHS NOW. IT WILL WORF FINE FOR 2 DAYS T...

Jan 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE ARE HAVING A LOT OF TROUBLE WITH THE STARTING OF THE VEHICLE. IT WONT START EASILY AND IT STRUGGLES TO IDLE WHEN THIS OCCURS. IT DOESNT OCCUR ALL THE TIME AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM YET. THIS HAS BEEN DOING IT ON AND OFF FOR 2 MONTHS NOW. IT WILL WORF FINE FOR 2 DAYS T...