1990 FORD Taurus

When the paint began to peel, I chose not to repaint the vehicle due to cost.When the transmission failed, I chose not to repair it due to the cost to repair.When the cruise control stopped working, I chose not to repair due to the cost to repair.If I get the transmission fixed, I intend to have the airbag fixed as well.

We bought the car from a private party who in turn had bought it from the used car department of a new car dealership. The person we bought it from said that he was out driving one day and he heard a long hissing noise, then the airbag light on the dash started flashing. (My guess is that the nitrogen pack inside the airbag module that contains the nitrogen charge which inflates the airbag upon a collision sprang a leak.) When he sold the car to us he said that the transmission had started to skip the passing gear but that other than that the car ran fine other than the airbag problem. At that time the car had about 151,000 or 152,000 miles or so on it. We drove it for another 8 months and about 13,600 miles, including towing it up here to Idaho when we moved here (the car was still running at that time as well but we did not want to put the wear and tear on it that would have been associated with a 400-mile journey at continuous speeds of 80 mph or more on long inclines)and driving it around Boise for a few weeks thereafter. Finally the transmission failed completely leaving us with absolutely no forward gear and only reverse gear still working in early September 2002. Due to the extremely prohibitive cost of both the airbag situation as well as especially the transmission problem, and because of our low income, we have not yet effectuated any repairs on the vehicle for either problem despite the information shown above (the program will not allow me to indicate 0 as the number of repair attempts although that is, in fact, the case).

The reverse failed. The Ac compressor doesn’t work any more.

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Power steering pump leaks. R(esevior empties with in days.)

I am noy quite sure if this involves New Autos,But am writting regarding a sale of the mentioned Used Auto.This Auto Had defects at time of the Sale that put myself and the public in Danger.Eveidenced by Estimates of Repair.Unfortunatly the Auto was stolden and burnt up>I Complaint to NYS DMV Veh. & Safety Div. The car was Promptly Disposed of and scraped,by the place it was towed to,so DMV could not do hands on inspection.However i provided Estimates and won a small claims case against the Used Auto Dealer,that had a memorandum by the judge ,the auto was in poor condition. DMV sent me a letter re: the inspection facility and said ( while they could go in undercover ) they were not.They were to get back to me re: the Auto Dealer ( if they were going to investigate them ).They have not.The last DMV employee even said they sound crooked.This Used Auto Dealer is putting buyers & public lives in Danger,by selling illegal defective Autos.The attrn> Gens. Office has a complaint to Dmv and said it’s their Juristiction.Ftc regs. are being violated,and all i do is get the run around and lied to.

Air bag sensors failed causing light to illuminate intermittently. mjs

Air bag sensor failures. *skd

Brake light comes on.

How do i get ford motor company to honor genuine nhtsa recalls on a 1990 ford taurus wagon??? it currently has complaint # nhtsa 90e043001; nhtsa 98v323000; nhtsa 93v106002; nhtsa 91v34000. i cannot get dealership to replace air bag module defect, seat belt defect or cpu replacement defect. what do i do to get some action on these issues???? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 ford taurus. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. suddenly, the steering wheel locked up. the driver experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle, which resulted in greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the driver pulled into a parking lot and roadside assistance towed the vehicle to his residence. the vehicle was inspected by a certified technician, who stated that the failure was contributed to the subframe mount attachments. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members), although the failures were identical. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 ford taurus. while driving less than 30 mph, the front driver's side air bag deployed without warning or a crash occurring. the contact sustained injuries to her arms, lacerations on her face and arms, and a large burn on her lip. the manufacturer sent an inspector to investigate the air bag failure. the failure and current mileages were unknown. updated 5/5/09 *cn updated 05/07/09.*jb

I had a loose ignition on my 1990 ford taurus in which i could remove my key while it was still running i had this changed while i was having other work done on the car and less then a week later i had a very expensive paperweight because after they placed a new ignition into my car it caught fire while i was driving it burning out all the wiring and destroying the wires connected to my battery. i towed the car to the ford dealer and i had to lay out even more money for them to tell me there is nothing they can do about it. there have never been any fires or recalls and that was that. *tr

Check engine lights came on stayed on. air bag light came on flashes 9 times pauses and then flashes 9 times repeats. cruise control stops working. *jb

The belts were replaced due to recall campaign# 92v113000 at 88k miles. at 120k miles, the driver side latch mechanism became stiff, then the outer sleeve had come apart. the sleeve was placed back into place and the belt was back functioning properly. *ak *sc *jb

Owner was driving and pulled out of a parking lot at approximately 5 mph, applied the brakes, and the vehicle continued to accelerate. owner had to avoid several possible accidents by putting the vehicle in park in order to get the vehicle to stop. however, owner's vehicle did hit another vehicle. owner contacted the manufacturer, and was informed that there were no recalls relating to this defect. *ak

Whole back end of car failed and had to have it all replaced. the bolts broke causing the rest of the back end to totally fail and brake. had to have it all replaced including the bolts, rear suspension linkage, both shocks, and rear axle. we paid out of our own pocket for this to tune of 800. and now to do all of this the car is now acting like it is either having problems with the fuel system or the replaced catalytic converter is going out.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a collision due to loss of brake fluid from the left front brake valve. manufacturer was contacted.*ak

Seat belt would not secure found 8 other recall items from a canadian recall web site that were not on any u.s. recall sites. *ak

While driving 10 mph sub frame bolts snapped. as a result, steering failed. a recall was issued. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

The vehicle has an on going problem with the air bag warning light coming on while driving. this may result in the air bag not deploying or deploy prematurely. the dealership indicated that the relay switch needed to be replaced to correct the problem. *jb

While traveling 40 mph vehicle was involved in a side impact, air bags deployed and hit consumer in the chest, pushing her neck back. consumer sustained a spinal cord injury and a hernia disc injury. also, vehicle was totaled. *ak

Consumer stated that the engine components fell onto the steering mechanism, making it very hard to steer. the vehicle had to be towed. *ak

While driving at any speed abs light stayed on at all times. however consumer was not experiencing brake problem. *ak

I have a 1990 taurus lx wagon that has one of the faulty axod transmissions. last year this transmission failed, and i refused to repair it. after resent research,it appears many people have had problems with this and only a few have received any restitution from ford (1993-95 tuarus/sable owners). *la

When put into drive car sometimes moves backwards and vice versa. near accident in a parking lot while coming out of a parking space.*ak

Vehicle was impacted at a high speed on the passenger rear side door. then, vehicle impacted other vehicle. none of the air bags deployed upon impact. vehicle was totaled.*ak

Heater core leaks. this part has been replaced twice in 5 years of time. it is a cheaply made part and probably the most profitable ford makes. labor is 10 hours to replace the part. applies to all taurus'. *nlm

While driving, the steering wheel locked up. *jb

The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *jb

Consumer took vehicle in for a routine check. mechanic states that the subframe is corroded for engine, and they anytime engine could fall out. resulting in a crash. mr

Vehicle stalls in traffic since 50,000 miles.

When vehicle merged onto the street, it came to a complete stop without brakes being applyed. had vehicle towed. mechanic indicated that the inner tie rods bolts had broken of. please provide more details. ts

While driving brakes locked up. then, a fire started under the hood. cause of the fire has yet not been identified. please describe details. *ak

Mastercraft, cooper, p794 p20565r15, u9 ur p294p20, replacement tires. driver's side front tire tread separated from sidewall. cause unknown.*ak

Consumer states that in a frontal collison none of the air bags deployed on impact. *mr *yh

While driving down the hghway transmission exploded causing a fire. manufacturer was notified, but offered no solution.*ak

Plastic piston caused brakes to overheat, resulting in brake failure.*ak

Consumer has same problem with air bags as mentioned in recall 90 e 043 001. but this vehicle not included in recall due to vin. *ak

Consumer has the same problem with seat belt buckle as mentioned in recall 92 v 113 000. but, this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin. *ak

Consumer was having the same problem with subframe as mentioned in recall 98 v 323 000. butthis vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak

While driving, consumer constantly has to steer to left to keep vehicle in line. *ak consumer states that the the design for the power steering is poor, the pump is in the right forward corner of the engine and the hoses going to the rack and pinion go over the fwd exhaust manifold, pass over the transaxle, and then pass over the after exhaust manifold. *jb

Driving up north 395, suddenly vehicle gave a jerk or kick, vehicle would not shift back into gear, vehicle just stopped, would not start up again, *ak

Metal weld around pin which holds liftgate latch has broken, trunk lid won't close properly. *ak

Ignition switch failure, when removing the key out, ignition will still be on, vehicle can be started without the key. *ak

When the paint began to peel, i chose not to repaint the vehicle due to cost. when the transmission failed, i chose not to repair it due to the cost to repair. when the cruise control stopped working, i chose not to repair due to the cost to repair. if i get the transmission fixed, i intend to have the airbag fixed as well.

While driving the vehicle, the tie rod broke. *ak

Failure of the abs brake system, causing long stopping distance and the brake pedal going to the floor.

Driving vehicle, rearended a truck, driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak *jb

Rear lift gate is cracked and loose. please give more details. *ak

The inner tie rod came off the shaft . tt

Vehicle parked in driveway, daughter went to start vehicle, noticed smoke coming from hood, fire dept. arrived, vehicle was engulfed in flames. *ak

Recall related, 93v106002, motors mounts sub-frame on rear corners, in for replacement june 95, bolts have broken.

Air compressor when a/c was switched on resulted in engine fire while driven. please describe details. *ak

The car would not shut off and the igniton unit was melted. please describe. *ak

Ext 342, ignition is very hot to the touch, causing the alarm to come in vehicle when the key is moved. *ak

Broken tie rods leading to the loss of steering. *ak

Rear brake cylinders re-built w/low mileage. upon stopping, brake pedal goes to floor. please describe details. tt

Driver's side seat belt buckle failure, involved in recall 92v113000, dealer made repairs in 7/93, same problem has reocurred. *ak

Unable to turn ignition on when the vehicle is exposed to excessive hot weather. tt

Post where rear door latch attaches has undergone brittle fracture; part no longer sits in proper position; hatchback door could fly open, ejecting occupants.

The rear subframe mounts failed, dealer supposedly made repairs in 4/94 but the problem reocurred on 12/95. tt recall repair 93v106 was completed regarding replacement of the bolt and installation of a plate holding the subframe together, however the part that failed were the nuts that these bolts screwed into, the nuts failed causing loss of steering control. *slc

The right rear brake caliper has failed, causes the right rear wheel to be break constantly. *ak

The bolt on the subframe on the driver's side is loose. fixed under recall #92s61 on mar 13, 1995. still a problem. *ak

The bolt on the subframe on the driver's side is loose. fixed under recall #92s61 on mar 13, 1995. still a problem. *ak dealer repaired recall pars, also struts wre replaced on the front of vehicle, rotors were replaced as well as seat belt buckle, as well as air bag wa replaced.*jb

#92v113000 received a recall took car it wasn't having problem until dealer fixed it under the recall . tt

Two weeks prior to fire, owner had engine wires cleaned by ford. vehicle caught on fire after parked for an hour. please submit details. *ak

Plastic housing for seat belts slides up and down over buckle preventing latching/unlatching. please describe details. tt

Foot on accelerator, engine lurched forward due to defective motor mounts. *ak

During frontal collision drivers side seat belt and air bag did not deploy. *ak

Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 40mph, 10-11:00 front bumper, airbag failed to deploy. *ak

Clamping mechanism bolt missing for left front strut causing separation. vehicle veered to the left and hit a pole. tt

Auto caught on fire after being parked in driveway for about approx 1/2 hr. tt

Cannot run a/c because auto stalls. tt

Front tie rods were loose, had replaced, six months later have to be replaced again. tt

Frontal collision impact 12:00 position speed 30 mph, driver side air bag did not deploy. tt

The rim cracked. tt

When driving stop at a stop light car accelerates . tt

Rear suspension failure, support strut holding wheels broke off, loss of vehicle control. tt

The rack and pinion , the tie rod and the alternator went all at one time after the warranty when out . tt

Both motor mounts broke, allowing the motor to move freely. tt *slc

Air conditioner compressor is locking up resulting in serpentine belt coming off of pulley w/steering failing immediately. please describe details. tt

The air bag light on the dash keep coming on took to the dealer say the air bag is bad consumer never been used . tt

Is having the same problem with motor mounts as on the 1991-92's. tt

Front and rear passenger side seat belt failure, red release button failure. tt

Drivers seat belt buckle interior is lifting up out of case. please describe details. tt

Engine compartment fire, the power steering fluid leaked causing fire. tt

The right front wheel that goes to the linkage from the tie rod to the steering box broke consumer was on the freeway almost caused an accident . tt

The air conditioner compressor and clutch assembly failure . tt

Vehicle involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position speed 45 mph, air bag did not deploy on driver side. tt

Corroded front disc rotors, involved in recall in april 1992, replaced front rotors, again problem has reocurred. tt

Tps failed, causing vehicle to take off at high speed. *ak

Vehicle takes off at high speed. *ak

Main motor mount broke; does not support motor, supported by other two mounts; could cause motor to drop out while driving; made squeaking, grinding noise. tt

Gas pedal went to the floor and vehicle had jerky acceleration. *ak

Rear subframe mounts failed prior to recall (93v-113) *ak

2nd gear malfunctioned. *ak

Auto-tran: while driving, brakes applied, engine rpms speeds up 10 to 15 mph; occurs intermittently approximately 1 to 4 times per month; no warning. tt

Car was in an accident and the driver side seat belt didn't restrain person she hit her head on front windshield. tt

Front tie rod pulled loose due to inner threads stripping. once failed right side collapsed. tt

Vehicles steering wheel is very difficult to turn left while driving due to defective rack and pinion. tt

Broken tie rod lead to loss of steering control. tt

Consumer was driving and the accelerator stuck. tt

The driver and front passenger seat belt will not latch or unlatch while driving. *ak

Vehicles rear mirror fell off windshield. *ak

Electrical short under the dash fire, vehicle was parked, will provide more information. *ak

The motor mount went out at 36,000 miles and it starting the same problem now. tt

Power steering fluid is leaking. tt

Vehicle at random stalls at intersection. tt

Car was parked, ignition turned off and car caught on fire. tt

Airbag interior light flashes when driving vehicle due to defective retainer ring or airbag. tt

When car is on there is smoke coming from the ventilation. tt

Replacement of upper strut bearing and plate. vehicle was swaying side to side. tt

Replacement of outer tie rod ends and castor. vehicle was swaying side to side. tt

Vehicle had sudden acceleration and brakes would not work occured with no warning had to throw into park to stop. tt

Have had to have two motor mounts put on and the vehicle is only 5 years old. tt

Tie rod need to be replace and the front brake and rod are bad purchase car used from a nissan dealer. tt

Upon impact, air bag deployed but ripped at seams not providing protection. driver hit windshield/steering wheel. "dup 950315: 960417". tt

Vehicle stalls on highway and while pulling away from a stop. engine check and battery lights come on as a warning signs. vehicle loses all steering and brakes when it stalls. manufacturer is doing nothing at this time to remedy situation. *ak consumer states battery was checked and found to be in good condition, however both the battery and engine lights still illuminate, consumer has spent over 1000 dollars in repairs, and vehicle still is not remedied. *slc

While driving vehicle, it stalled, and everything cut off. no accidents or injuries so far.*ak *yh

Right hand came undone from steering rack, and consumer lost control. *ak

Airbag light is coming on intermittently. *ak

Transmission can't take hills, transmission has to bare down going up hill, and transmission fluid leaks around main seal. this will bleed transmission dry. consumer had it towed to a transmission company, and had it rebuilt at owner's expense. then 6 months later, tranmission fluid is leaking out again.*ak consumer states there is a loss of heat and air conditioner. windhshield wipers work poorly. driver seatbelt is defective. engine light comes on. *slc

While driving on a hot day engine will stall without a prior warning. consumer will have to stop vehicle, and let engine cool off. then, restart vehicle again.*ak

Was making a turn when subframe bolts came out due to being rusty. this caused frame to fall down, and lost control. contacted ford manufacturer. was given no indication of cause of problem.*ak

While driving 65mph heard a thump and noticed a large chunk of tread was missing from right front tire. steel belt was showing through, there was no warning. vehicle was controlleable, and tire still inflated. took tires back to sears, and was informed of factory defect, did not sell those tires anymore. yokohama ps09531132 and p205/70t14 with 35,000 miles. *ak

Steering fluid kept leaking oil, had pumps and hoses replaced, and dealer still could not find problem. coming around a curve on highway vehicle seemed like it didn't want to turn in proper direction consumer was going. consumer was putting power steering fluid in frequently, consumer said it was very scary on the highway.*ak

Transmission has been replaced 5 times within a 1 year period. transmission has burned out each time. when stopping the vehicle jerks & cuts off. consumer believed that transmission was defective. *ak

Was driving vehicle & started to make right turn, vehicle would shake. also made clicking noise. husband checked under vehicle & noticed transmission mounts were broken. would need to have them replaced. at dealership, mechanic indecated struts were gone &also needed to be replaced.*ak

While coasting vehicle will stall. there are no brakes or steering when this happens.*ak

While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall, ignition switch became hot. please provide further information.*ak

Consumer's vehicle didn't pass emission test. carbon monoxide fumes entered vehicle and consumer got sick. *ak

While driving at any speed vehicle dies. all power is lost. sometimes it will restart after a few mintues. most of the time vehcle has to be towed. this problem has been on going for 3 years. dealership is not able to duplicate this problem. different parts have been replaced, but problem continues.*ak

While traveling about 45mph consumer looked into rearview mirror, and noticed black smoke coming from the rear. pulled over, and fire department was notified. *ak

When vehicle switched from 1st to 2nd gear, it surged forward suddenly. dealer has seen vehicle, and cant find a solution. *ak

While trying to make a left turn steering wheel will lock up on the left position without a prior warning. *ak

When driving in hot weather conditions vehicle will cut off/die without prior warning due to fuel pump not working correctly. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak

While driving temperature sensor came on/off, and vehicle cut off. mechanic said it was timing chain. then, another mechanic said it was head gasket. *ak

While driving 65mph up on a very steep hill vehicle accelerated on its own,and the gas pedal stuck when going around a corner. consumer applied brakes, and that didn't help. so consumer shifted transmission down to a lower gear. this happened again when driving down a street, vehicle just started accelerating, no warning. *ak

While traveling & making a stop notice engine jump under hood. ealer has been contacted. please provide further information *ak

Front motor mounts are corroded and rusted which has caused the engine to rise while driving. please give any further details. *ak

Had received recall notice 98v323000 in february. contacted dealer. was informed parts for subframe not available. has been checking off & on since march for the parts. dealer is waiting for parts from manufacturer. owner do not want to drive vehicle. *ak

When vehicle has been started ignition switch becomes hot. would take sometime before it becomes very hot. problem is intermittent. taken vehicle to dealership at least 3 times for this problem & each time the mechanic could not locate cause of overheating of the ignition switch.

Windshield wipers would not return to resting position. would stop in middle of windshield. have not turned vehicle off. would have to force to resting position & then turn vehicle off. has been to dealer each time for problem. informed by mechanic wipers not worth expense of repairing. *ak

After coming to a light at an incline transmission malfunctioned and allowed the car to start to roll backwards instead of gas being applied and going forward. vehicle needs new transmission. *ak

While drivinhg on the highway and turning to the left, steering becomes stiff and sticks. dealer can't find problem. *ak

There is a noise due to engine mounts coming loose. dealer said engine mounts needed to be replaced. *ak

The air conditioner has gone out because of the compressor. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

While driving at 35 mph and without prior warning, the bolt came out of the subframe, and consumer heard a loud noise coming from vehicle. also, steering went out. *ak

Gears will not shift on the vehicle because the transmission cable has deteriorated. dealer said parts were no longer manufactured. *ak

The body mounts became detached form the vehicle causing the motor to drop. a recall has been issued on the vehicle make, however this vehicle was not included. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. mjs

The engine stalled when hot and cut back on after cooling. last time vehicle stalled, an engine fire broke out. dealer said there was nothing wrong with vehicle. *ak

While driving at 10 mph motor mounts came off, causing power steering to go out and vehicle would only turn to the right due to the power steering fluid that leaked out. consumer had to get the vehicle towed. *ak

Seat belt buckle on the front passenger's side does not latch. manufacture/dealer are aware of the problem. problem has not been corrected. vehicle not included in recall 92v113000 interior systems: active restraints belt buckles. *ak

Consumer has received recall 98v323000, rear subframe mounts corrosion. the parts are not available. dealer contacted on 3-11-99 and 4-9-99. *ak

Power seats shorted out, causing a fire.vehicle was totaled. dealer has not been contacted. *ak

Outer tie rod end would come out of rubber bushings & separate. this would cause loss of steering control. *ak

While having the transmission repaired at a private shop, it was discovered that engine mounts were corroded. the dealer has not been notified. *ak *ml

While driving rear subframe mounts separated from vehicle, resulting in loss of control and a collision. vehicle was totaled. manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Consumer was driving approximately 35mph when he was at a curve, tried to steer to the left, but steering was stuck and consumer hit a light pole. vehicle is at mechanic shop. *ak

Due to an anti-freeze leak a smell comes through the vehicle which may cause dizziness. please provide further information.

Passenger's seatbelt does not retract.it won't protect occupant in event of a crash. there is a recall 92v113000, but this vehicle is not included in the recall but has the same problem. please provide further information. *ak

Vehicle was involved in collision at 40 mph and the airbags did not deploy. the driver obtained minor injuries. manufacturer will be notified. *ak

The front mounts are corroding & rusting & needed replacing. has received recall for rear sub-frame mounts, but nothing for front. *ak

Air bag indication light would not cut off during traveling . dealer has been contacted. *ak

The mounts, supporting transmission/engine, keep breaking. the mounts been replaced at least 5 different times due to breaking. had received recall notice for subframe (98v323000). *ak

Vehicle will take off and suddenly accelerate all by itself, causing a safety hazard which could result in an accident. *ak

While traveling on 1-way street another vehicle appeared on driver's side & was broadsided. upon impact, air bag did not deploy. vehicle was totaled. *ak

Windshield wipers failed when driving in the rain. was informed by mechanic that the module went out. also while driving, the air bag light would be flashing. *ak

While driving at 20 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated to 60 while consumer was applying the brakes to bring the vehicle to an stop. consumer pulled over and placed the vehicle in neutral. finally, shut the engine down to stop vehicle. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Recalls 93v-106.002/mfr 98s36.the same problem exists with the front body mounts. dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem with recall. problem still exists. *ak

Consumer received recall 98v323000, rear subframe mounts. contacted dealer and there were no parts available to correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak

Engine caught on fire due to power steering return hose spill on the exhaust manifold which started a fire from the fluid getting down onto the engine. *ak

While driving vehicle to the highway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. at first, consumer had control by applying the brakes. then it happened again, and consumer had to step on the brakes again, then problem had stopped. *ak

Engine and transmission mounts broke, causing the accelerator pedal to get stuck and almost resulted in an accident. *ak.et.

The rear engine mounts have corroded and dropped, making the vehicle impossible to steer. dealer said vehicle was not under the recall. *ak

There is a knocking /clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *ak

While driving the subframe's bolts were not replaced properly, and at 4 mph this caused the whole engine to fall out of the vehicle, causing consumer to lose control. the dealer was contacted. *ak

Motor mounts have been replaced. also, steering is working intermittently, and vehicle is stalling whenever consumer tries to start vehicle up. *ak

While driving about 60 mph at night, driver hit a big hunk of tire cap, which ruptured the fuel line. the fuel line has been repaired at owner's expense. the problem has been reported to the manufacturer. *ak

While driving accelerator will smash all the way to the floor on its own, causing full acceleration of vehicle. to stop consumer has to apply both feet to the brakes and stand on them to stop vehicle. dealer has not been contacted. *ak

While driving at 15 mph consumer rear ended another vehicle, and the driver's side air bag deployed into the consumer face, causing the consumer to break her contact glasses. air bag sensor has been repaired. *ak

The 2 major bolts that hold the sub-frames up broke, causing the engine to fall while driving the vehicle. dealer has been contacted. *ak

While driving at 65 mph the transmission went out without prior warning, and the steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to lose a little steering. brought vehicle to repair shop to have the transmission repaired. dealer put the vehicle up on the computer, and still can't determine the problem that has returned. *ak

The consumer has been experiencing problems with body: members and frame. vehicle has been serviced for recall number 93v106002, and yet the vehicle the is still experiencing the same problems that are included in the recall. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak

Joann larkin is the owner of the vehicle. the hood cylinder that holds the hood up broke, causing the fluid to come out and the hood to fall, resulting in injuries. please provide further information and vin#. *ak

The consumer has been experiencing problems with rear body frame. when the consumer tries to steer the engine stalls . the defect described complies with the defects described in recall number 93v106002. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak

Body mounts separated from the engine, causing the engine to fall onto the frame of the vehicle. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Received recall notice 91v-134.001 over 6yrs ago. due to nature of job was unable to get repairs done until now. dealer shows no recall. manufacturer shows 5 recalls. dealer repaired 3 recalls, but did not show other 2, brakes & belts. said was done already. owner did not have repairs done yet. *ak

Recall 92s61/s1; sub-frame mount bolts broke loose. there was a recall in 7/93. the vehicle was repaired in 94, and four years later the problem reoccurred, anderson ford is no longer in business, and jack adkins ford cannot duplicate the problem. *ak

While driving steering went out/bolts, which hold steering wheel in place, rusted out, causing steering loss of steering. consumer is very concerned for safety. *ak

When vehicle is turned on the airbag warning light is continually on. a recall was issued on model/year . vin was not included in under recall . owner has contacted the dealer and manufacturer. *ak

Was driving vehicle when engine mounts gave way. engine fell down. was told by dealer, that bolts went through cups which were rusted recall 93v106002. *ak

Received recall notice 92v1130, seat belt buckles; ; over 6 yrs ago. due to nature of job (traveling) was unable to have work done until now. took vehicle to dealer & told no recalls showing. manufacturer checked & showed 5 recalls. dealer repaired 3 recalls, but said other 2 were already done but not showing in computer. *ak

When driving the vehicle makes a clunking noise and when going around turns the vehicle is hard to steer. the vehicle wants to pull to the right. when owner looked under vehicle on the driver's side, he noticed that the bolt is coming out of the motor mount. the manufacturer has been notified about the problem. the manufacturer stated that there is no recall for this year. *ak

There is a clunking sound in the transmission area when coming to a stop or taking off. mechanic stated that the front and rear retaining plates are broken, and that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. dealer not willing to correct free of charge. vehicle not included in recall # 93v106002 structure: frame members and body. *ak

While driving the vehicle caught fire under the hood . this happened on 2 different occasions. dealer says leaking power steering fluid hose caused fire. *ak

The horn sensors are difficult to locate. only when the steering wheel is positioned to the right or left can the horn be applied. please give any further details. *ak

Vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle at an intersection, airbags did not deploy. driver was injured. *ak *ml

Macpherson strut broke in two, causing the right rear wheel to go underneath vehicle, resulting in vehicle spining/ losing control. *ak

Vehicle could be started without key in the ignition. manufacturer has been contacted. *ak prior to this, the key would become stuck in the ignition cylinder and would not budge, ignition cylinder completely failed on 18-jun-1998, consumer no longer owns this vehicle. *slc

Consumer was driving approx. 40 mph, when the air bag made a noise, then deployed. there was a loud noise and smoke. consumer contacted ford and was told that there was nothing they would or could do. *ak

While driving about 55mph, the transmission suddenly locked up. could not change from drive to neutral or park. had vehicle towed to dealer, and was informed the transmission was shot and could not be repaired. *ak

While driving about 55mph, the transmission suddenly locked up. could not change from drive to neutralor park. had vehicle towed to dealer & was informed the transmission was shot & could not be repaired. *ak

When putting vehicle in reverse, the engine revved, and the vehicle zoomed out of the garage at a very high rate of speed. went across the street and hit a ditch. the driver never put foot on the accelerator pedal or brake pedal. the vehicle is being repaired. *ak

Recall # 92v065000, vehicle was corrected under recall on feb 2, 1994. the parts that were replaced have broken. dealer not willing to correct. *ak *slc

Body mounts at the rear corner of the subframecame detached the rear corner of the subframe detached . car was repaired under recall #93v106002 in march of 1993. *ak the bolts rusted on 4 years of the recall repair, consumer was charged for repairs. *slc

Owner states that while driving vehicle at 15 mph the bolts that hold transaxle and engine mounts broke, causing total steering loss. owner is very concerned for safety. *ak

During frontal impact at 30-35 mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak *slc

Drvier's and passenger's side front seat belts became unattached while vehicle was being driven. owner notes this is the same problem as a recall, but owners vehicle was not included. *ak

While driving at 50 mph check engine light comes on and the engine completely dies out. vehicle had to be taken to a mechanic. the mechanic put it on a testing machine and it was the electronic ignition coil and the distributor were fried. also they contacted the dealer ,and they said it was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty. *ak

The car is under the motor mount recall and ford said it was done once, but the mounts have failed again. ford refuses to fix them again under the recall and wants the customer to pay for it. *ak

The defective drivers and passengers wheels cracked in half, starting at edge next to tire through the lug nuts into the hub area which caused loss of control, almost caused an accident. *ak *jb

Engine accelerates when the car is in motion. when brakes are applied the vehicle starts to speed up. dealer cannot duplicate problem. *akspark plug wires were replaced but only solved the problem temporarily. *nlm

Vehicle stalls while driving. owner had vehicle towed into the dealer for repairs. the vehicle starts up immediately after it stalls and dies. *ak

93v-106. 002, ford refuses to perform recall on vehicle. *ak

The vehicle was in the on position and the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, cause of the fire is unknown. *ak

After driving seventy miles parked car outside garage, got out gave friend her suit case, got back into vehicle and started it, put foot on brake, put it in drive and vehicle took off uncontrollably, peeled rubber and crashed into foundation of house . *ak

Owner had recall repair work done on 6-11-94 for the body mounts, the vehicle is still having that problem, the subframe dropped, resulting in loss of steering. recall #93v106000. *ak

Consumer placed the vehicle from park into reverse, upon placing the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle suddly accelerated, causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak

Vehicle repaired under recall (#96v106002). problem reappeared. motor is shaking/rattling. took to dealer. informed beyond warranty. sent papers to nhtsa (1/29/97). have not & wants to hear from someone. *ak

A year after being repaired under the recall the water hose has bursted and the same work has to be done again on the body mounts. please describe details. *ak

The plastic fuel line split apart while driving and gasoline is leaking all over the highway. this could be considered a possible fire hazard and could have caused an accident. *ak

June 11, 1994, consumer had sub-frame repaired due to recall notice. on feb.7, 97 consumer drove off from stop light aprox. 5 mph and the sub-frame fell off of vehicle. consumer would like for engineer to call her to discuss sub-frame recourse action. *ak *jb

Power steering leak, hose to close to the engine, causing loss of fluids due to leaks and vehicle caught fire. *ak

Recall 93v10600 repairs were performed, bolts have rusted once again, causing subframe to drop again. *ak

Airbag light constantly on. dealer states it will cost to fix and will cost more if it deployes. *ak

The vehicle suddenly stopped without warning while driving (speed unknown) because the right front rack and pinion steering broke. *ak

While driving the vehicle, the throttle linkage and control malfunctioned, overriding the braking system which could cause an accident. *ak

While driving vehicle on the highway at 45mph vehicle accelerated to 60mph for no reason. dealer is unable to locate problem, owner is concerned for his safety. also, replaced transmission. *ak

Brake failure, replaced disc pads/ rotors/calipers, brake pedal was soft and experienced extended stopping distance, will repair bill. *ak

While driving the body mounts broke, causing the vehicle to lose steering. there was a recall on this year but dealer said that it was not on this vehicle vin number. *ak

Transmission has beeen replaced 3 times, roll pin keeps breaking, dealer can't figure out why this is happening. *ak

The vehicle was in the on position and the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment, cause of the fire is unknown. *ak

When driving at low speed and the consumer applied force to the accelerator pedal the vehicle will stall/hesitate and cut off. *ak

When the vehicle was rearended the driver's and passenger's shoulder harness did not lock. driver hit the steering wheel and passenger hit the dashboard. there were no injuries.*ak *jb

Poor seat belt performance, driver/front seat passenger and rear seat occupants are unable to latch seat belt buckles/and inadvertent unlatching of the seat belt. *ak

The engine mount broke, causing the vehicle to drop.*ak

During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.

While driving, upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 20mph, 1:00 on front bumper, driver's airbag failed to deploy. *ak

Auto-tran: while driving in heavy traffic, accelerator pedal stuck, kicked pedal, still did not release, engine accelerated, vehicle lurched forward, speed 20 mph, shut off engine to stop vehicle; no warning, no accident. *ak

Exhaust system faulty. nlm

Consumer owns 2 ford taurus vehicles, a 1990 and a 1994, both transmissions have failed. *et

On two occasions the engine mounts failed causing the engine to move up when accelerating and upward when in reverse. *et

Auto lamp system failed causing the lights to turn off while driving. *et

Transmission failure.

Both engine mounts failed.

I had to have the subframe mounts repaird several times under the recall in the first 18 months i owned this car.the bolts holding the subframe even broke at one point and i could not steer my car.i recently took this car in for a front end allignment and my mechanic noticed that the subframe itself had fractured.i contacted the dealer who did the recall work on the subframe and ford.they both told me they had never heard of the subframe itself breaking and that this was not covered under any recall.what i would like to know is if anyone else has reported the same problem and if there is anything i can do to get this problem fixed or am i just going to have to junk this car as it is unsafe to drive.*ak

This car has had a lot of work done to it.it never works right. it has had overheating problems,there has been over 5000.00 put towards it to fix &it is still doing the same thing.i have taken it to over 5 mechanics in the past 7 months also the heater has never worked the dashboard has been taken out several times to fix. i think this car is a lemon!!!!!!!!!i will never purchase a ford again. the money i have spent on this car should have been used as a down payment on another one.definately a lemon. *ak

Problem of glare from oncoming cars at night. problem mainly with suvs and pickups and other high fixed lights. *ak

Vehicle parked on hill engine running parking brake applied. driver exited vehicle, closed door and took one step forward when parking brake was heard to release and vehicle started rolling down hill. driver ran after vehicle re-entered and applied parking brake and then used 1 gear on manual transmission. since this is a manually shifted transmission the parking brake is used regularly which may therefore show increased wear. this was a very dangerous condition, re-entering vehicle while vehicle was moving.*ak

Accelerator "sticks" when floored, making the car speed up uncontrolably. very dangerous, as car speeds up uncontrolably. accelerator must be "pumped" to unstick it. happens only when accelerator is floored, which is rare. took it to a dealer- no recall, couldn't find a problem, said it was ok. didn't stick for a few years, but apparently only because i haven't floored it.*ak

We replaced the transmission in august of 2000 and now we are having to replace it again ford takes no responsibility and denies there being a problem. *ak

Ford has failed to fix head gasket properly after failure of original component. this component should be subject to the recall applicable to other ford 3.8 l engines. *ak

The taurus stalls in warm weather, but will restart in 30 minutes. i understand ford tfi ignition modules have been problematic in the past.

On november 20, 1998, i had work done on my car at sheehy ford costing $1100. the next day the car died while being driven on the highway. ken reed at sheehy ford said it would cost $3000 4000 to repair an engine bearing problem. my husband and i had spent $4000 for car repairs in 1998-on 2/23 waterpump replacement, inspection of fuel system hoses and tubes, on 3/18 fuel pump replacement, 6/12 new pfe sensor, 8/13 replacement alternator and regulator,cooling fan and fusible link , 8/14 replaced alternator and intergrated control module, 11/11 oil change and multipoint inspection and on 11/20/98 another oil change as well as gaskets, seals, hoses thermostat on this date. sheehy ford refused to reimburse me for part of the monies spent on 11/20 or provide free work on our other car a ford explorer in lieu of cash. i contacted montgomery county division of consumer affairs, and then, the state of maryland consumer protection division. sheehy ford refused to arbitrate and neither division could prove sheehy was at fault. i had initially called ford customer service and was referred to my dealer. after dealing with the consumer affairs offices , i wrote a letter to jac nasser, ceo of ford. about 6 weeks later in march 1999, i did get a call from a ford rep who refused compensation because i had donated the car january 31, 1999 since it was not driveable. i had the car towed to automation inc. on 1/25/99 and was told the car needed no less than a crank kit, estimate $12-15,000. i believe that whatever sheehy ford did to my car on 11/20/98 caused by car to stop running forever on 11/21. this should not have happened to a car with 65,510 miles that was well taken care of. has an engine bearing problem happened to anyone else?

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak

This is the 3rd head gasket failure in 2 1/2 years of this type engine!

Motor keeps shutting off

Right side strut spring broke for no appearent reason. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

The transmission has extended shifts ever since i purchased the vehicle. it recently began downshifting hard, and upshifts very quickly, sometimes roughly under moderate acceleration. the motor mounts have been replaced twice since purchase in 1996.*ak

When i brought the car in i asked the service rep. if this was a common problem. he said that he had seen it before and that there had been a recall but that it was for the 93. i looked up the recall and saw that it was for 88-92 models sold or registered in 14 states (but not va). i called ford's 800 number and they told me that my car was not covered, but that a manager would call me in 24 hours (no call to date). i talked to the a different service rep (j. morrison) who told me my car was not covered by the recall and that there was no one to talk to, no regional service representative. when i picked my car up, i talked to a third service rep. who told me there is a regional rep, but that he didn't know the name and suggested i call ford. no one will tell me the basis for why my car was excluded from the recall eventhough it exhibited the same exact defect and was repaired in the same exact manner if it had been recalled. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Ford not responding. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak

Windshield wipers themselves off in the up position. have to push on wipers while turning the wipers on and off to get them to lie down in the proper position.

Gray paint fading and pealing off. no safety defect. *ak

When you put transmission in reverse 2 out of 4 times the vehicle will start to shake as if the brakes were on and you are tring to give it gas and then the vehicle shoots backwards. *ak

The headlights would go on while driving. it is very hazardous to me and other traffic. this problem has to be taken care of as soon as possible. *ak

I have owned this vehicle since jan 1994; it had 78,000 miles on it when i bought it. in the last year i have experienced multiple problems with no resolution. front center seat belt buckle button remains depressed and will not return to the top position making it unuseable as a restraint. tailgate latch has broken off deep inside the door and will no longer latch. catalytic converter "ram's horn" burned out in november of this year; started engine and barely avoided serious engine fire as result of converter failure. car surges when idling, causing it to lunge back and forth so hard it is unable to be driven. air conditioning unit failed; winshield wipers stop in the middle of the windshield when using intermittent wipe; a year ago wiper motor burned out and was replaced. have had the transmission worked on three times in three years. led indicator on stereo burned out 1 year after car was purchased. engine temperature gauge failed-all of these problems are continuous despite $3,000.00 + in attempts to repair them. also have had to replace radiator, as well as both left and right transaxles on front of vehicle in august 1999. freeze plugs all had to be replaced. car currently "stored" in my driveway, as i cannot afford to put any more $ into useless repairs on this vehicle.

Having trouble with website; problem is with defective paint on car exterior. paint on hood/roof/side mirrors looks like it was rubbed off. paint on the roof appears this way in 3 wide vertical sections. i began to notice that other taurus cars also seemed to be having this problem with the paint. please ignore sections regarding crash/fire, etc. web page gave me problems on this section of the form.

When you turn the wipers off, with the ignition on or off, they stick straight up instead of down under hood. several dealers told me there has been no recall because it is not a safety hazard. i beg to differ it blocks vision and is no doubt a hazzard. several techs denied ever hearing of problem, some admitted it was a design flaw. i have seen four other cars with wipers up, three have been tauruses, so i know there is a problem.i have read several news paper articles on ford and gm wiper problems so i feel a recall is warranted and i should get my $168 back. i can't believe this has not caused any accidents yet?

We read in the paper that this problem had been reported to the nhsta. the wipers motor in this vehicle had to be replaced. the intermitent wiper does not work.

Since mid 1997, the windshield wipers fail regularly. they usually work, but occationally, they will stop, or slow down to an unusable speed. sometimes this can be fixed by turning them off and then on again. sometimes this does not fix the problem. i notified ford of the problem, and they said they will not pay to fix the problem, as it is not a safety issue. i belive it is a safety issue, since the windshield wipers can stop unexpectedly while driving in stormy weather. this causes sudden loss of visibility.

The front right door came loose and opened while i was driving. the dealer tightened the bolt which holds the door closed. they charged me about $60. a few months later, the door loosened again. when i complained to the dealer, they told me that the door comes loose often, and has to be retightened regularly, at a cost of about $60. i notified ford, and they said that this is not a safety problem. i believe this is a safety problem, as the door opened while i was driving. this has the potential to cause injury.

In 1996, the emergency brake release failed. i had used the emergency brake, and needed to release it quickly. when i pull the brake release, it broke off. there was no accident or injury. it was replaced at a cost of about $90. the same incident occured again this year (1999). i notified ford of the problem, and they said that they will not fix the problem, as a failure of the emergency brake release is not considered a safety problem. i belive this should be considered a safety problem. if the brake is pressed by accident, and the brake release fails, it is impossible to release while the car is in motion.

I brought my car into the dealer for a recall service to replace the "sub-frame rear plate nut". while fixing the recall matter, the dealer informed me that the front and rear engine mounts were bad, and that there was a lot of movement in the engine and transmission, sometimes resulting in a "clunking" noise being heard when shifting into drive or park. the dealer advised that the mounts should be replaced and would cost me $343.70. a few years ago, i had noticed the movement in the engine when the car was shifted into park or reverse, and had asked my local garage mechanic about it. he told me the mounts on the taurus were notoriously bad, but my particular car was not covered by a ford recall. i did not pursue replacing the mounts at that time. however, now that this recall notice on the frame came out, i have looked at material available on the internet, and see that there was a general recallfor engine mount deterioration on this car in march 92. (92m77) i do not think i received a notice of that recall. since i drive my 3 kids around in this car, i try to keep it as safe as possible and deteriorating engine mounts is a recall notice i would have purused. in any event, i called the dealer (century ford in rockville, md) today asking about the engine mount deterioration recall and whether the replacement of the front and rear engine mounts should also be taken care of at no cost to me. the dealer advised that the parameters of that recall were in effect only for 60,000 miles or 6 years. they said my current mileage, about 69,000, puts my car outside that limit and therefore ford would not pay them to do that work. (i.e. i must pay.) i have since called ford and asked them about this situation and they just said they'd do nothing. i think the deterioration of the engine mounts sounds like a well-known (to ford, anyway) problem on this car and seems structurally to be intrinsically related to this other recall on the sub frame, and possibly caused by it.

Fuel injection- car stalls, won't accelerate from a stop. wipers- stop in the middle of windshield, visibility hampered. wheels- making a squeeking noise, when inspected found large cracks. owners manual was not included with the car. motor mounts keep breaking. spare wheel/tire that came with vehicle was rusted, parts of the jack missing. power steering fluid pump was cracked/leaking, had to be replaced. airconditioner compressor did not work, belt connected to the alternator would not move, so car would not start. brake cylinder leaking fluid onto brakes. hood will not stay up.

Sub frame mount on driver's side failed. for past few weeks i noticed increasing noises/clunking noises from driver's side underneath my feet. this week the steering became very "stiff" with left hand turns. i was informed today by my mechanic that the problem came from a broken sub frame mount. he adviced me to take the car immediatly to a ford dealer which i am doing. thank you

We ordered this car new in 1990 with great enthusiasum. this car has been a perfect car for my wife to do her daily driving in which averages about 10 miles. the only problem is that the motor mounts have failed four times since we have owned this car.ford has replaced these mounts 3times under warranty, and the fourth time i paid $356.00 for their replacement.now once more i am hearing that familar clunk which means that the motor mounts need replacement again.these mounts have failed since 12/29/93, 5/20/94, 7/17/95, and o5/8/97. ford replaced the mounts the first three times under warranty,the forth time i had to have them repaired,it cost $356. i called ford about this prbblem,and ask if this should be still be covered under warranty because this is a reoccurring problem and i was told no. hopefully,this problem can be resolved. thank you rudy martell. *ak

While driving on the highway, the entire rear window of the station wagon suddenly shattered, although nothing had hit the car. the window literally exploded into many tiny pieces, which scattered all over the car inside. our baby was in the back seat, but luckily no glass hit him. the window was entirely destroyed. obviously, there is some defect with the rear window which is very dangerous.

While driving on the freeway at 55mph, the rear window of the car suddenly shattered and exploded small pieces of glass all over the inside of the rear of the car, without any previous impact or object hitting the car. a child was in the rear seat near the area of the shattered glass, but luckily was not injured. there was no warning of the glass shattering, nothing hit the car to break the glass. obviously this is a defect of some type in the original windshield.

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Driver leaving service center parking lot, after vehicle was serviced. while pulling out of parking space, with foot still on brake, car rapidly accelerated, lunged forward at full speed, hitting two other parked vehicles in the lot. vehicle would not stop despite full application of brakes. was able to put car into reverse, and then shift to park.

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I have received a recall notice from ford motor company (safety recall 98s36) for the same problem on a 1987 ford taurus which i also own. to date, however, i have not received a recall notice for the 1990 ford taurus described above, although this vehicle has in fact experienced a sub-frame failure. this is quite likely more a failure of communication than a lapse on the part of ford motor company. i would appreciate assistance in getting a recall notice on the 1990 ford taurus. *ak

Car was driven at slow speed in order to make a right turn. in doing so, part of the steering assembly under the front of the car broke off, causing loss of steering control of the vehicle. rack and pinion assembly which broke punctured the right front tire.

Car was driven at low speed turning corner (direction of turn - right), when front steering control was suddenly lost. steering control loss was due to steering assembly under front end of car becoming detached from strut. this caused severed steering assembly to puncture right front tire and right rear tire due to sudden breaking of vehicle.

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I am not sure what happened to my comment so i will state them again. the windsheild wipers cut on and off while in operation. you must continue to tap the turn signal or turn the control to keep them running. what i find disturbing is that i have had to drive two other ford trucks a 1993 f-150 and a 1991 ford ranger and they both do the same thing. i bought the car from my dad and he tells me it has always done it. the other two where bought used but have always done it. if you need the vin of the taurus or f-150 i can get them. thank you for taking this information

Front & rear engine mounts replace about 3 to 4 years ago under ford recall program. front & rear engine mounts failed again causing extreme engine vibration and causing engine to hit car hood. ford was contacted and refused to acknowledge and replace the previously failed and replaced engine mounts had failed again for the second time. in order to avoid any further damage, i replaced these parts at my own expense. this car is 8 years old and is on it's third set of engine mounts ! this is a manufacturers defect that should be replaced by ford.

Alternator failed.

Water pump failed.

Air conditioner failed. mjs

Electrical failure causing power windows, turn signal, air conditioner and radio to fail.

Worn tie rod end, caused poor alignment and excessive tire wear.

Windshield wiper delay feature does not work.

Michelin tire (size 20565sr15) steel belts broke.

Right cv boot replaced twice.

Transmission rebuilt.

Map sensor replaced.

Alternator replaced.

Fuel pump replaced.

Subframe bolts failed prior to recall, causing steering difficulty.

Consumer states had to replace transmission. consumer is aware of service bulletin regarding problem with an aluminum piston which tends to crack and needs to be replaced with a steel piston. vehicle is not under extended warranty. *tt

Consumer states that the car stalls, the power steering and the brakes are lost, almost causing several accidents. *mj

Consumer states vehicle stalls while idling and while in motion, after vehicle was towed to dealer, it would restart. *slc

Consumer states when driving more than 30 mph she loses control of vehicle, the vehicle was taken into dealership and upon inspection of the vehicle it was determined that a precision alignment could not be performed on the the rear driver's side wheel because there was a defective part, consumer has contacted manufacturer, this indicates a manufacturer's defect, therefore consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of repairs needed to resolve problem. *jb

Consumer states left low beam headlight bulb is out, consumer states she paid for the replacement but bulb has still not been replaced. *jb

Consumer states air bag light flashes, vehicle was taken in for inspection and consumer was advised that a sensor was needed for the right front fender, upon testing vehicle to make sure the codes were cleared it was determined by dealership that another sensor was needed, however consumer declined the repair and requested that the crash sensor that had already been installed be removed, consumer states when vehicle was first brought in she was quoted a price but once a second sensor was needed consumer was then quoted another price, consumer states so far she has paid $180.00 and the sensor still has not been repaired or replaced. *jb

The vehicle has experienced problems with the transmission, the transmission has been replaced twice and the transmission mount and shifter were both replaced. *slc

The vehicle experienced electrical problems, the tfi, pcm, starter, battery, and distributor module were replaced. *slc

The steering column shifter was replaced and the rack and pinion on the steering was replaced. *slc

The brake pads and master cylinder were replaced. *slc

The air conditioner experienced a leak. *slc

The left front axle bearing failed. *slc

The egr sensor was replaced. *slc

During recall repair 94e-036 the vehicle was damaged and requires additional time for repair, the consumer was charged for rental car insurance during repair of damaged component, owner is not satisfied with the dealership and recall repair. nlm

The vehicle experienced several engine related problems, the following were replaced/repaired: radiator, water pump, engine mounts, valve cover gaskets, and thermostat, there was also an oil leak and antifreeze leak, the engine light is also illuminated. *slc

The left front firestone fr680 tire (p205/65r15) experienced tread separation, in october 2000, the front end experienced vibration at speeds from 35mph to 60mph, the dealer recommended that the firestone tires be replaced. *slc

The outer left front tie rod end failed. *slc

Head gasket failed and allowed coolant into cylinder #4 which resulted in overheating, timing cover erroded causing the crankcase coolant to become comtaminated. *slc

On several occasions the engine of the vehicle suddenly stopped while driving, once the vehicle was allowed to cool off the driver was able to restart it, the consumer believes this failure is related to the tfi module which was recalled in the state of california, the manufacturer has been contacted. nlm

Consumer states vehicle has a thick film ignition module installed on the distributor, where it would overheat and cause vehicle to stall which resulted in vehicle catching on fire and was totaled by the insurance company, consumer contacted manufacturer several times to complain about the incident and was told by manufacturer they had no information about the cause of fire

The transmission has been replaced 4 times, once within a year and three times within 6 months. *cj

Michelin xw4 tires p205 65 r15 experienced tread separation and steel belting off the rear tire, causing damage to the vehicle. *slc

Vehicle has had several ignition component failures which resulted in vehicle stalling. *slc

The main bearing in engine failed. yh

Front engine mount failed. yh

Head light switch failed. yh

Transmission failed. yh

Vehicle had failure of the rear motor mounts, recall notice received later 98v-323, which concerns rear body sub-frame mounts, denied reimbursement as the motor mounts and sub-frame mounts are not the same component. *mjs

Ignition switch and lock failed. nlm

Automatic transmission failed. nlm

Power steering lines failed. nlm

Oil sensor failed. nlm

Heater core failed causing smoke. mjs

Transmission leakage. mjs

Fan broke. mjs

Corrosion under vehicle causes two bushings holding the engine to snap apart, causing engine to drop several inches, damaging the steering column which caused loss of control, almost resulting in accident. *yc

Rear drums were "virtually welded", due to corrosion, causing failure. *yc

Mounts corroded prior to recall notice (98v-323). *yc

Windshield wipers failed. *yc

Air conditioner failed. *yc

Brakes failed. *yc

Tire blowout. *yc

Subframe bolt broke causing subframe to drop and difficult steering, dealer refused recall repair due to vin. 98v-323 nm

Recall repair work problems on body mounts (98v-323). ( unable to read complete document to determine specific recall problems. mjs).

Consumer experienced dealership problems trying to get recall work performed(notice sent feb-99)(98v-323) not completed when appointment was made. mjs

Motor mounts broken, consumer only has one motor mount holding motor in vehicle.

Windshield wipers came apart and the windshield wiper motor failed.

Air bag light flashing.

Air bag sensors failed causing light to illuminate intermittently. mjs

Body mounts failed prior to recall notice causing rear subframe to drop and loss of steering ability. (recall 98s36) nlm.

Vehicle stalling continually, unable to rectify problem.

Cradle bolts failed causing damage to the cv boot and bushings and stabilizer links, recall component however consumer was never notified.

Consumers vehicle recall on subframe mount plate nut was not performed in a timely manner.

Consumer experienced symtoms of recall notice 98s36 prior to recall notice which resulted in loss of control and accident.

Transmission failed.

Subframe mounts failed after recall repairs, causing steering problems. (qcaw)

Air bag light on replaced airbag because it was defective.

Subframe recall work performed and failed resulting in the driver loosing steering ability.

Poor paint quality.

Steerin became heavy and failed, motor dropped onto axle - exactly like recall #93v106002. ford claims no such recall exists.

Driver side air bag exploded violently. burns and chest injury to driver and passenger.

Subframe bolts failed, recall on component however vehicle denied due to vin #.

Ford has a secret warranty on this item in certain states, ford refuses to fix this or help, they say there is no warranty

Accelerator stuck while accelerating onto highway. my daughter was driving alone and could not regain control of the car. car was wrecked beyond repair.

Right/rear poly coated steel wheel cracked open from stud hole to center hole.

Engine mounts need to be replaced.

Head gasket failed twice.

Violent deployment of driver's air bag during a collision, resulted in a broken nose/cheek fracture/neck vertebrae damage and mouth burns. also vehicle was totalled. *ak

Heater core malfunctioned 3 times. *ak

Catalytic converter system failed.

Frame members and body failed.

Lighting system failure.

Motor mounts failed.

Brake rotors failed.

Head gaskets failed, caused extensive engine damage.

Due to excessive rusting, main rear subframe mount bolts snapped leaving vehicle out of control and undrivable.

Manifold air pressure sensor failure caused engine to shut down.

Violent deployment of air bag caused broken arm, bruising, and burns to face.

Power steering fluid leak resulted in an engine fire.

Motor mounts failed, causing steering loss .

Recall repair not done on seat belt latch because vin did not fall under recall.

Inner socket assembly broke, causing tire to turn sideways and loss of steering control.

Loud clunk when accelerating or shifting from reverse to drive.

Passenger seat belt buckle will not stay latched.

Head light switch will not lock.

Front end wobbles while braking.

Brake pads failed.

Rack and pinion failed, causing grinding noise as the wheel is turned.

The power steering pump failed, causing leakage.

Ball joint failed, causing lost of control.

The starter failed three times.

Replaced engine. vehicle also exhibited other problems. *ak

Steering tie rods came loose from the ends of the steering rack due to thread failure.

The steering tie rods come loose from the threaded ends of the steering rack gear when the threads wear out from constant scrubbing due to improper fastening.

Power steering rack and pinion component (screw) failed causing loss of control and damage to tie rods.

Inner tie rod end failed.

Vehicle caught on fire.

Front brake rotors broke twice, once causing accident.

Left front wheel came loose when wheel center section separated, studs were broken/wheel came off..

Intermittent stalling.

Grinding noise due to torn cv boots, also cv axle cracked and cv boots replaced.

Ignition switch jammed 7 times.

Difficulty accessing horn in emergency situations.

Body mounts fell off due to rust.

Front wheel bearings failed.

Steering column failed.

Air conditioner failed.

Transmission failed.

Transmission failure. *ak

Timing chain/gear failed.

Intermittent stalling.

Regulator failed.

Vehicle fire.

Motor mounts broke.

Driver's air bag deployment was violent, also air bag caused burn injuries to driver. *skd

Rack and pinion failure, causing difficulty turning steering wheel at highway speeds. *sd

Design of horn button causes difficulty accessing in an emergency situation. *aw

Power steering pressure hose leaks power steering fluid onto exhaust pipe, causing fire. *sd

Vehicle is occasionally hard to steer when driving. *dh

Drivers door difficult to lock in cold weather. *dh

Brakes screech occasionally due to rotors.

Brake rotors failed, causing loss of control.

Vehicle makes noise when turning wheel.

Defective electrical wires.

Subframe mounts failed.

Motor mounts failed.

Ignition locked up.

Vehicle fire. *ak

#1 cylinder failed, causing fragments to explode through oil pan, resulting in loss of oil/engine to seize. *skd

Rpm's race and would increase until transmission slammed into 2nd gear.

Left front wheel cracked prior to recall (90v-159), causing noise, recall repairs refused due to model year. *skd

Power steering hoses leak due to being routed by catalytic converter and being subjected to intense heat. *dh

Windsheild wiper motor/harness/govenor failed during cold/wet weather, causing poor visibility. *skd

Transmission failed, causing loss of power. *sd

Air bag sensor failures. *skd

Vehicle stalls on hot days when climbing at high altitudes. *dsh

Other: airbag warning light illuminated.

Two occasions of sudden acceleration. tt

Engine mounts failed twice, causing vehicle to vibrate/clunk, upon acceleration. *skd

Throttle sticks when first depressing accelerator pedal.

Digital dash cannot be seen on sunny days.

Resurfaced warped front brake rotors.

Replaced transaxle four times. *ak

Dash lights failed.

Power steering hose leaked, causing fire.

Power steering pump failed. *dh

Motor mount failed.

Tie rod failed. *sd

Subframe/engine mounts failed, causing steering difficulty prior to recall. (93v-106001) *aw

Power steering hose leaked fluid onto exhaust manifold, resulting in a fire. *ak

Heater control stuck in defroster mode.

Replaced serpentine belt/pulley.

Engine fire, causing injury, also motor mounts broke, causing damage to hood/lock. *ak

Brakes failed due to severe corrosion of front rotors.

No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bag during accident, due to location of 3 sensors, resulting in injuries. *skd

Seat belt buckles failed prior to recall (93v-113). *ak

Other: air bag light failed.

Windshield wipers failed.

Sudden accleration. *skd

Power door locks failed.

Ai r conditioner failed.

Brake light comes on.

Heater failed.

Air conditioner compressor started fire. *dsh

Rear corners of subframe detached due to corrosion. *dsh

Bolts holding subframe rusted/broke, causing subframe to fall apart, cracking power steering rack housing.

Water pump leaks. *dh

Replaced heater core.

Water pump replaced.

Replaced thermostat.

Camber out of alignment, causing steering wheel to be off center. *dsh

Replaced windshield wiper motor due to intermittent failure.

Erratic idle, engine surges or stalls intermittently.

'check engine' warning light comes on periodically.

Replaced left/right outer cv boots.

Replaced coolant hoses.

Front disc rotors failed, prior to recall. (91v134000)

Front shock absorbers failed. *dh

Air bag warning light flashes.

Other: air bag module failed.

Rear subframe mounts failed.

Seat belt buckle failed.

Emissions failure.

Ignition switch fails, preventing vehicle from starting.

Polycast wheel cracked, resulting in vehicle noise. *ak

Rear subframe mounts broke, causing loss of steering/stability. *dh

Transmission leaks. *dh

Manual transmission failure.

Transmission failure. *ak

Driver's seat belt buckle failed.

Vehicle surges at stops. *sd

Transmission rebuilt. *dsh