EngineSeat beltsVisibility
Filed Jul 2, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THE MAIN BOLT SECURING THE LEFT REAR SEATBELT ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR BROKE OFF COMPLETELY WHILE ADJUSTING AND PULLING ON THE BELT, UPON EXAMINATION CONSUMER FOUND THE SHEARED SURFACE OF THE BROKEN BOLT TO BE CORRODED RATHER THAN SHINNY, WHICH SUGGESTED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE BOLT HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR A LONG TIME AND HAD ALMOST CERTAINLY BEEN OVERSTRESSED DURING THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 561823
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2000
Body & structureEngineExterior lighting+1 more
Filed Feb 22, 2001
THE TRUNK IS LEAKING DUE TO A MISSING SEAL. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 559891
- Incident
- Oct 14, 2000
Visibility
Filed Feb 12, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 880350
- Incident
- Feb 12, 2000
TransmissionVisibility
Filed Jan 31, 2001
SINCE WE HAVE PURCHASED THIS CAR ITS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. THE FIRST THING WAS THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER WAS MAKING A LOUD RATTLING NOISE.THEN THE BRAIN FOR THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO SHIFT AUTOMATICALLY. NEXT, THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED ,SO THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED. THEN , HERE COMES A GOOD ONE...THE FRONT LEFT ROTOR AND CALIPOR WENT BAD..NOW THIS IS EVEN BETTER,TWO WEEKS AGO ON THE 11TH OF JANUARY, THE 2 REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING, ALMOST CAUSING MY WIFE TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES TO SEIZE UP AND WARP THE ROTORS AND CALIPORS. I INFORMED FORD OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY RESPONDED "THANK YOU FOR LETTING US KNOW OF YOUR PROBLEMS, THIS WILL HELP US BUILD BETTER PRODUCTS IN THE FUTURE." WE HAVE A CASE ID # 189341, THIS IS THE NUMBER FORD GAVE US. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO OUR PROBLEMS, HOPEFULLY YOU CAN HELP US AND MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS GET SOME REAL RESULTS!!S
- NHTSA ID
- 740244
- Incident
- Jan 11, 2001
ElectricalVisibility
Filed Dec 27, 2000
HEATER BLOWER SWITCH IS BLOWING OUT, AND BLOWER DOES NOT WORK. ALSO, CONSUMER FOUND WIRING HARNESS BURNED UP UNDERNEATH ENGINE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 877067
BrakesEngineSuspension+2 more
Filed Jul 15, 2000
I HAVE REPLACED: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, BLOWER MOTOR, BRAKES, NOW THE STRUTS ARE GOING OUT. THE CAR IS A LEMON!! *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 725492
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1999
Driver assistancePowertrain (other)Transmission+1 more
Filed Feb 23, 2000
THROTTLE STICKS AT WIDE OPEN POSITION. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH NOW GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE AND VIBRATION AT A COST OF $1,100.00, BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE HEATER FAN SWITCH HAS FAILED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS COVERED UNDER A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 719119
- Incident
- Feb 20, 2000
Visibility
Filed Feb 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD TRAVELLING 25MPH TURNED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, AND WINDOW WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A FILM OF OIL. CONTACTED DEALER, HE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM OR WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. ALSO TOOK IT TO TWO OTHER MECHANICS, AND STILL NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 856834
- Incident
- May 15, 1999
Body & structureSuspensionVisibility
Filed Jul 13, 1999
HEATER BLOWER SWITCH OVERHEATED AND MELTED THE HARNESS. ALSO, REAR DOOR LATCH AND ACUTATOR BROKE, CAUSING DOOR TO BE INOPERATIVE, AND THE REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AND BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 842250
- Incident
- Jul 7, 1999
Body & structureEngineTransmission+1 more
Filed Mar 28, 1999
I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE IS A LEMON AND I AM NOT GETTING ANY SATISFATION FROM FORD OR THE DEALERSHIP. I FEEL THAT LEGAL ACTION IS THE ONLY SOLUTION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 705011
- Incident
- Feb 13, 1999
ElectricalSuspensionTransmission+1 more
Filed Sep 22, 1998
GEAR SHIFT LEVER AND KNOB FAILED CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING GEARS. MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 521292
- Incident
- Jul 30, 1997
Visibility
Filed Sep 6, 1998
WINDSHIELD HAS TINY BUBBLES IN FACTORY TINT LAMINATION. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN SUN GLARE IS ON THE WINDSHIELD. COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- NHTSA ID
- 540621
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Jun 23, 1998
POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE.
- NHTSA ID
- 537019
Seat beltsSuspensionTransmission+1 more
Filed Nov 25, 1997
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
- NHTSA ID
- 525386
- Incident
- Mar 18, 1997
Visibility
Filed Nov 20, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES DO NOT CLEAN WINDSHIELD VERY WELL WHILE DRIVING.
- NHTSA ID
- 526852
- Incident
- Oct 23, 1997
BrakesSteeringTransmission+1 more
Filed Nov 18, 1997
POWER STEERING BELT COMES OFF IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONTINUOUSLY.
- NHTSA ID
- 524606
Visibility
Filed Feb 5, 1997
VENTILLATION SYSTEM DESIGN ONLY ALLOWS FOR THE EXTERIOR AIR TO ENTER VEHICLE FOR HEAT/A/C, WHICH RESULTS IN FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE.
- NHTSA ID
- 514598
Visibility
Filed Dec 15, 1995
WINDSHIELD CRACKED TWICE IN WIND/RAIN STORM. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 490830
- Incident
- May 1, 1995
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.