We found the following complaints for FORD AEROSTAR (1994)
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Airbag light flashes, ther is a pattern, it comes onintermittently. Also, fuel pump was replaced by the dealership.
Three days after i have the vans wireing done because of a recall, my horn stopped working and the air bag light started flashing and my brake lights started staying on.i called jim wilson ford who did the repairs i was told by the head man at the dealership that it was not there falt and i would have to pay to have it fixed.everything worked fine until they did the recall work.
Air bag light on the instrument panel will illuminate erratically, then go off while operating vehicle at any speed.also, has experienced failure ofcruise control andhorn.dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for this problem.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Consumer states clockspring in steering column is defective causing air bag light to come on, horn and cruise control to fail.
The air bag light flashing.
Airbags deactivated. Also,vehicle had no horn. Airbag light was coming on and off.contacted dealer, and dealer stated clock spring was defective.
Suspect underlying problem with airbag circuitry. Airbag light blinks 3/2. This was first repaired under warranty by dealer hollywood lincoln mercury in hollywood, florida under warranty less than 2 years ago. The clockspring mechanism was replaced. Now again the airbag light blinks 3/2, and diagnostics with the same dealer reveal another bad clockspring as well as a bad monitor. Emails to ford are to no avail. They remain non-responsive to my position that a fundamental problem exists with the airbag circuitry which they never corrected or revealed. Ford has not disputed any facts of correspondence. I believe a public safety issue exists because a faulty airbag circuit causes repeated airbag malfunction. There might also be a connection to a recently received ford notice to correct a fire hazard short in nearby steering column ignition circuitry. Please investigate for possible recall due to the airbag malfunction.
After ford recall for replacement of wiring in steering column, the airbag light began blinking in a 3/2 pattern.the cruise control and horn both ceased function.indicates a clockspring failure meaning that the airbag, cruise control and horn are inoperative. Also, the rear liftgate supports are fixed to the frame with small studs.with the liftgate open, one of these studs broke sending the liftgate crashing onto owner's head and neck.
The van was taken to the dealership because the air bag warning light is flashing.they found the problem to bea broken clock spring in the steering column. Clock spring has not been replaced because of charge to owner.also, tires need replacing, but warranty not in effect until tires actually go bad.*ml
Dt:contact stated that the air bag light on the dashboard flashed on and off. The cruise control and the horn will not work. The problem started without warning. He was told by the dealer the air bag will not work as long as the light on the dashboard was on. Also, the dealertold him he had a broken wire in the steering wheel. He has not had it repaired yet. The air bag problem was notcovered under warranty or recall. Therefore, e the manufacturer will offer no free remedy.
Air bag light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system cause unknown.please give any further details.
The air bag light flashes continously although the air bag does not deploy.the check engine light will also flash intermittently.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while going through an inner section between 25-30 mph. Upon impact, driver's side air bag failed to deploy.driversustained chest injuries from the seat belt. Manufacturer wanted to send a factory representativeto investigate the cause of the failure.
Airbag light flashes 32 and horn quit working
Had to replace the clock spring in the airbag system.since this is part of the safety system this item should be replaced at no cost. Since its not a moving part there should be no reason for it to go bad.went bad after the harness recall was done.
Other: airbag warning light illuminated due to faulty clock spring.
Air bag light blinking on and off.*et
Clock spring on the air bag wiring within the steering column broke, causing the air bag/cruise control and horn to become inoperable.
Date is approximate.1994 ford aerostar rear ended at stop light hard enough to break 7x19 cable holding spare tire, and send vehicle into car in front of it with enough force to break radiator and ac radiator.air bag did not deploy.approximatly 3 months after back from repairs, the airbag light started blinking occasionly.this continued getting worse until it blinked constantly, also the horn was intermittentaly operational.i checked your "search complaints" section and see several people have had the same problem even without the accident.i had the vehicle repaired and it was the clock spring as several people state in the complaints section.in fact this must be common due to when i called the dealership that did the original repairs they didn't even listen to all the information on the problem and said "it sounds like the clock spring and takes about 2 hours to repair."then quoted a price, only missing the price quote by the amount of tax added to the bill!please research this, if nothing else look at your own system under airbags, horn, and speed controls!doesn't take a bean counter to see there is a problem with this "safety" system!!!!!!!
We have just moved to roswell, ga from winder ga. We know of over 15 people who have or had the same problem with the 1994 aerostars clock spring in the air bag not working. When i contacted ford thay said it was not a problem, most people have it reparied or just let it go as i have. It's hard to come up with 300 to 500 dollars on something that is a repeated problem. This is a safety issue for us all. I now have a 2 month old grandaughter and feel unsafe knowing that the airbag may go off at anytime or will not deploy if i should ever need it. Please look at all repairs on this and i am sure that ford will not have a complant list... Seem to be par for the course. Thanks for your help.
Horn assembly/air bag indicator light, and cruise control went out at same time. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further information.
Air bag light remains illuminated,indicating a malfunction within the system.problem occurred due to a defective clock sensor.the problem started after recall on ignition problem was fixed.air bag started blinking on and off.
After vehicle was repairedunder recall 99v029000, ignition switch, the airbag light stayed on .the dealer and the manufacturer has been notified.
Air bag malfunction light, and horn malfunction, happened at same time.dealer told me that a common circuit was more than likely the problem.told me that air bag, and horn would not work until steering column removed, and circuit fixed.car will not pass inspection with horn not working.feel unsafe with air bag not working.told that air bag warranty ran out at 50,000 miles.when dealer asked for possible "good will" repair, told no!feel that only way to get anywhere is through nhtsa, since both problems are safety related.thank you.
The airbag indicator light stays on while driving, indicating there is a problem with the airbag system which may not work properly ina crash or upondeploying unexpectedly.please provide further information.
Complete radiator failure, told epoxy broke loose, replaced with new, suspect overheating of wiring harness caused relay or fusable link failure in column/dash intermittent loss of cruise control, then full loss, horn lass at same time, airbag warning light at same time.
All electronics on steering column don't work. Air bag system flashes 3-2.no airbag (presumably), cruise control or horn function.
Airbag (code 13 and 51) lights flashing
The vehicle hit a tree, and the air bags failed to deploy.the consumer slid on a patch of ice and hit a tree in center of the bumper. *scc
Consumer statesthata front collision occurred and the air bag deployed on her face. Since them she had a respiratory problem.
This vehicle has never been in an accident that i am aware of and over a year ago while driving my air bag light poped on. When i got home i called our local ford garage & they informed me that the air bag no longer was working. I feel if you buy the vehicle with the air bag you exspect it to be there in case of an accident. What is the point in having one if it cannot live up to the life of your vehicle. The part is only 150.00 but i refuse to pay for something to be fixed if it was never deployed in the first place. This is suppose to be a safty feature but it is not very safe if it no longer works.
When brakes were applied the pedal became hard,resulting in a sudden acceleration of the vehicle.the vehicle collided into a tree and the airbags did not deploy.the dealer has been notified.
Employee fatally injured in crash 06/05/00.air bag did not deploy.air bag sensor appears to have been replaced in march 2000, after coming on and blinking.collision was with a fixed object at approximately 30-40 mph, on left front corner of vehicle.have there been similar failures reported?from the accident report it appeared that the driver lost control of the vehicle while it was raining.the vehicle left the road, rotated counterclockwise and landed on the passenger side next to a utility pole in heavy brush.the driver was ejected from the vehicle at the point of impact with the culvert.upon investigation at the scene a trooper noticed that the driver's seat belt was unbuckled and that the air bag did not deploy.it was deemed that the driver was not speeding but was most likely driving too fast for the road conditions.*nlm
The consumer had an accident.the driver seat belt didn't lock.plus the air bag didn't deploy.please describe.tt
Frontal collision, impact 12:00, speed 30mph, drivers side air bag did not deploy.
The air bag did not deploy in a front end collision. Please describe.
Consumer was involved in a collision in which the driver's side air bag deployed. As a result of the deployment,the air bag caused burns to the driver arms. Consumer stated the vehicle was totaled.
No deployment of driver's air bag during an accident, resulting in injuries.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at45mph. Upon impact,airbags did not deploy.
The air bag did not deploy in a front end collision. Please describe.
While drivingconsumersmelled a strong odor coming from the airbag, consumer started sneezing. Then the sneezing got worse, and consumer blacked out, resulting ina crash. Tookvehicle to dealer, and they said it was likely that the bag was leaking.
Air bag: driving approximately 30mph and vehicle ahead made left turn, it hit vehicle onpassenger side on the front fender, and the air bag did not deploy.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during an accident, resulting in injury.
Upon frontal impact, drivers air bag failed to deploy. Please describe details.tt
Airbag light in vehicle is blinking on and off, dealer refuses to do anything.
Van had been driven for approximately two hours or so, around the local city communities. Van had been parked for approximately five minutes, when neighbors notified me of fire. Intense fire was coming from driver's side/windshield/ignition/front seat area, eventually consuming entire interior of van. Norfolk fire department responded within five minutes, or so, station only about 150 yards from my residence. Fire was extinguished within five minutes or so, but the van was completely consumed by fire and totally destroyed by then. Van was junked/salvaged. Paid only $100.00 for salvage/junk/towing, etc. Prior to this incident, i had no problems with my van. Van only had 93000 miles. Had purchased new from freedoms ford in norfolk, va. Informed by associate that i should report this "fire hazard/problem," because other 1994 ford aerostar vans have experienced similar "fire problems/incidents/reports," and the like. Please inform me of what actions i need to take to recoup some monetary value for this "fire incident," etc. My vehicle paperwork was burned/destroyed in the fire. However, the norfolk fire department did make an "official fire report/record" of the incident, etc. Also, minor damage was done to the aluminum siding of my house from the vehicle fire.
All electronics on steering column don't work. Air bag system flashes 3-2.no airbag (presumably), cruise control or horn function.
Consumer took vehicle to dealership for recall # 99-v-029-000---upon repairs, consumer has since experienced a/b light --on-off, the cruise does not work, check engine, brake light goes on/off and also the abs light, these problems did not exist until after vehicle was in for the recall-99-v-029-000.-------please add vin.#
Had the clock ring repaired (year 2000)due to the airbag light stayed on. Now the airbag light stays on ,there is no horn and the cruise control doesnt work. There has to be a recall for this safety problem.
Smelled wires burning after that horn will not work cruise control will not work
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Upon starting vehicle consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering column. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the electrical wiring harness. Also,whenvehicle was in the off position, it continued to run, causing the battery to die out. Please provide any further details.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
All electronics on steering column don't work. Air bag system flashes 3-2.no airbag (presumably), cruise control or horn function.
Horn location,the horn is flush, or even with the rest of the steering wheel,making it difficult to locate in panic situations.
Airbags deactivated. Also,vehicle had no horn. Airbag light was coming on and off.contacted dealer, and dealer stated clock spring was defective.
Horn assembly/air bag indicator light, and cruise control went out at same time. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further information.
Horn failed. *et
Three days after i have the vans wireing done because of a recall, my horn stopped working and the air bag light started flashing and my brake lights started staying on.i called jim wilson ford who did the repairs i was told by the head man at the dealership that it was not there falt and i would have to pay to have it fixed.everything worked fine until they did the recall work.
The horn experiencing failure.
Abs light comes on. Also, there is no horn function. Horn/abs wiring is connected. Mechanic informed owner wiring connector might be wrong.
Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick.tt the odometer malfunctions. Oil lights and engine lightcontinue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. Brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. The horn failed. The weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off.
Air bag light on the instrument panel will illuminate erratically, then go off while operating vehicle at any speed.also, has experienced failure ofcruise control andhorn.dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for this problem.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Airbag light flashes 32 and horn quit working
Dt:contact stated that the air bag light on the dashboard flashed on and off. The cruise control and the horn will not work. The problem started without warning. He was told by the dealer the air bag will not work as long as the light on the dashboard was on. Also, the dealertold him he had a broken wire in the steering wheel. He has not had it repaired yet. The air bag problem was notcovered under warranty or recall. Therefore, e the manufacturer will offer no free remedy.
Electrical short in the ignition,causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering column .
Ignition switch short circuit caused wiring to overheat and burn in steering column area.
While parked vehicle caught on fir edue to a short in the ignitionswitch wiring harness.
The starter, distributor, and ignition wiring were all replaced.
Car was parked in driveway, untouched, for at least 24 hours. Fire erupted about 7:00 am. Flames were coming through the drivers side windshield. Seemed to be electrical in nature. Car is a total loss. Car is completely original (no electric alterations). Car had been to the dealer within the last 2 years so any recall work should have been done.
Vehicle is stalling at any speed, and any time. Dealer statedignition module needed to be replaced.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
The wiring harness in my steering colume is defective. This will be the second time in 6 yrs that this has had to be replaced. The harness controlls the airbage, horn and cruise controll. Also the igition switch is faulty, the key can be removed while the vehicle is running
Vehicle experienced failure of several components due to bad wiring, recall on wiring harness and ignition switch, however denied repair refund of failure. (99v028 wiring harness recall- not completed due to lack of parts). (99v029 ignition switch recall).mjs
Consumer received recall 99v029000 concerning ignition switch failure.contacted dealerand no parts were available to correct the recall problem. Please give any further details.
Consumer received recall 99v29000, ignition switch failure. Contacted dealer and was informed thatno parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Prior to recall notice failure of recall component caused the electric circuit to over load/short and damage to the electric connections of air bag,horn,transmission and door alarm ( 99v029).yh
Received recall notice concerning ignition switch. Contacted dealer. Dealer claimed no parts were available.
Recall 99vo29, ignition switch short.dealer will not repair untill 5/3/99.
A fire started in the steering column below the dash area due to a malfunction within the ignition switch, cause unknown.wiring harness was damaged and replaced, as well as ignition switch and light switch.ford notified of problem, owner requesting reimbursement for repairs. .et.
When driving/stopping/turning off, and removing the key from the ignition switch,vehicle will still run. Onsumer has to put the steering gear into lock in order for the vehcile to be off.dealer repairedthe problem.
Ignition switch malfunctioned, couldn't start up vehicle.
Received notice #99v029000 in the mail & notified the dealership. Was informed no parts available for the ignition switch.
I received notice of recall regarding ignition switch short,and i am unsatisfied with ford's response.recall99v-029000.
Van is at the dealer for another problem. When consumer received recall letter, he called the dealer.dealer saidbecause the van was a handicap used van they would have to charge more money.
After vehicle was repairedunder recall 99v029000, ignition switch, the airbag light stayed on .the dealer and the manufacturer has been notified.
Electrical fire due to recall component failure, prior to notice (99v-028 or 99v-029). Mjs
While vehicle at dealer being repaired for recalled component mechanic possibly bamaged other components causing the horn and cruise control not to work.(recall 99v029000)nlm
While driving onfreeway at 60 mph engine quit 100%. Consumer pulled over, and had vehicle towed to a near by mechanic. They said it was a short just before ignition switch, there was an electrical overload wiring harness that produced too muchheat which caused loss of power to the engine.
Ignition switch short causing overheating and fire in the steering column prior to recall notice, after recall work performed several damaged components continued to fail (wipers, lighting, etc.) (99v-029). Mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the ignition switch (recall 99v-029) prior to recall notice resulting in burning damage to the wiring harness. Mjs
Electrical fire due to recall component prior to notice (99v-028 or 99v-029). Mjs
Consumer received recall 99v029000, ignition switch failure.contacted dealer andno parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Vehicle was repaired under recall 99v029000, concerning ignition switch short.afterdealer performed the work.cruise control did not work.conusmer contactedmanufacturer and was told to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs.dealer charged consumer for work performed the second time.
Consumer claims prior to receiving a recall letter onfor ignition switch the vehicle ran fine. After taking it in to be changed vehicle won't start up. Dealer has been contacted.
Starter motor overheats. *sd
The starter, distributor, and ignition wiring were all replaced.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Ea98016; while driving the vehicle stalled and a fire came from underneath the vehicle.cause unknown.currently at dealer. Please provide details.
The wiring melted under the dash board.
Consumer saw smoke coming from steering column, then heard a pop with a cloud. Consumer had no lights, and stated that smoke was coming from steering column and filled the car.vehicle was towed to dealer, and they stated a ground wire burned, and caused the smoke.
Electrical: while driving smoke started coming from the steering column,making it impossible to drive. Dealer said cause of smoke was the wiring harness which was being replaced.
An electrical shortcaused vehicle to overheat andcatch on fire.
Also brought in to dealer for recall 99s on fuel pump wiring harness and no parts available
Went to start the van and the ignition switch went out. Then 10 seconds later the instrument panel started to smoke and caught fire.the wiring harness and ignition switch had to be replaced.
While the van was parked there was an electrical fire that started under the hood on the driver's side. This happened about 5 minutes after the van was driven. Fire was put out by the fire department. The van was totalled.
Vhehicle caught fire near center of motorbehind where you put in the oil.vehicle was taken to local ford dealer forrecall on the accessory power circuit. I received a letter in the mail about the switch recall. The 94-95 models where also recalleddue an electrical short out at fuel pumpresulting in power loss and fire. I belive this to be what happened to my van.i was not notified of this recall, niether was i informed of it whan i took the van in for the other recall on the switch.can you tell me what to dofrom here? should i go to the local ford dealer?
Complete radiator failure, told epoxy broke loose, replaced with new, suspect overheating of wiring harness caused relay or fusable link failure in column/dash intermittent loss of cruise control, then full loss, horn lass at same time, airbag warning light at same time.
While starting the vehicle up there was alot of smoke coming from under the hood, and the smoke melted the wires. The consumer stated one could see the smoke.
Dt: the contact stated 1994, ford van caught on fire on the freeway on 8-8-05. She was not having problems prior to the fire. The fire seemed to be electricaland originated under the hood. Updated 2/7/2006 - the consumer received recall 97v204000 on nov 13, 1997 for the transfer case/driveshaft but the dealer refused to make the repairs.this failure of this component could result in a fire. The consumer received information from nhtsa on two recalls for the vehicle.one was 99v028000 for the electrical wiring under the hood and the other one was 99v029000 for the ignition switch.
Vehicle experienced failure of several components due to bad wiring, recall on wiring harness and ignition switch, however denied repair refund of failure. (99v028 wiring harness recall- not completed due to lack of parts). (99v029 ignition switch recall).mjs
The vehicle just went up in flames.
Upon starting vehicle consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering column. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the electrical wiring harness. Also,whenvehicle was in the off position, it continued to run, causing the battery to die out. Please provide any further details.
We were beginning to experience loss of power. The fuel pump and filter was changed. We are still getting intermittent loss of power, but what my concern is that i saw a recall onnhtsa: 99v028000. I was made aware of this recall when i viewed an episode of cops where an aerostar's electrical system caused a fire in the engine compartment. I called ford in temecula calif and now they have no record of any recalls for this year of aerostar 1994 i do have kids and i would like to know what safety matters remain on this van.
Wiring harness under the dash burnt up.
Elctrical system wiring harness made all the dash lights shut off, then back on. But, most of the time they stayed off. Dealer said only one injector was bad. But, when consumer took vehicle to dealer, they replaced all of them.
Complete radiator failure, told epoxy broke loose, replaced with new, suspect overheating of wiring harness caused relay or fusable link failure in column/dash intermittent loss of cruise control, then full loss, horn lass at same time, airbag warning light at same time.
Consumer states that a fire started under the dash while driving. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire.nlm
The wiring harness in my steering colume is defective. This will be the second time in 6 yrs that this has had to be replaced. The harness controlls the airbage, horn and cruise controll. Also the igition switch is faulty, the key can be removed while the vehicle is running
Headlight switch became erratic. When switch was removed for replacement , i became aware of the harness block being melted and cracked around 6 of the 9 wires. There has been other problems with the aerostar relating to current draw in other portions of their harness. To me this is a safety issue and i was very dissappointed to find ford quite unconcerned when i contacted their customer assistance line.
The accessories in my dash and steering column are shorting out, and i saw that there was a recall on that.the problem is that the recall does not include when my van was made.i don't care why i just want to be able to drive my kids to school and back and not have my van catch on fire.we have been through that already with a different vehicle.also, the fuel pump is acting up andi was told it seems as though it is shorting out!.again not the right month but i have the same problems so the way i see it is that ford messed up and should fix the problem, period.i plan to continue to follow this and to right to my local government.the safety of my family should not be determined as to how loudly people complain, it seems as though the vehicles that are covered were the greatest risk to the company. *la
While driving the instrument panel started smoking . Consumer called dealer.please provide further details.
Main computer chip failure causing it to send erroneous codes.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Dash gets hot behind the temperture control for heat and air conditioner. Please describe details.
Smoke pouring out from behind the vehicle.
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with engine overheating. Vehicle been has been broughtto dealerforrepaires on 11 occasions, and nothing appeared to work. Can nhtsa help or provide additional information on this matter.
While driving the check engine light comes on, the engine gets hot and the turn signal lights don't work. Dealer can't tell what the problem is with the vehicle.
There are 4 bolts holding the fan onto the water pump.one fell out and destroyed the serpentine belt, causing loss of all accessory functions.another bolt lacked a lock washer (the culprit may have, too.)
Complete radiator failure, told epoxy broke loose, replaced with new, suspect overheating of wiring harness caused relay or fusable link failure in column/dash intermittent loss of cruise control, then full loss, horn lass at same time, airbag warning light at same time.
Head gasket failed causing leakage into engine compartment, required complete engine replacement. Mjs
Vehicle experiencing problem with loss of coolant and overheating while driving.independent mechanic informed of a head gasket failure. Vehicle was not covered undermanufacturer'sextended warranty.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
We would like to know if there have been any other complaints of engine failure as a result of a defect or leak in the timing case gasket of this vehicle. We feel this leak directly resulted in the failure of the engine which we now have to replace at great expense. After contacting ford, the manufacturer of our minivan, we find that we have no recourse in this matter other than to contact you and make it part of your records that this has happened to our vehicle. We would appreciate hearing from you as to whether or not any other reports similar to ours have been made with regard to the l994 ford aerostar 2wd, 3.0l vehicle. Thank you.
While driving on interstate vehicle started to loose power and then ceased to function altogether, vehicle was towed into dearlership and consumer was advised that the engine block was cracked and that the anti-freeze was getting into the engine, consumer purchased a rebuilt engine.
Our automatic head lights have worked off and on .off more than on.we never had any problems and loved our minivan untill yesterday it started making a funny noise ,and we found out that the crankshaft was broken.when a you own a newer model vehicle you expect ,and it brakes down for the first time you expect an alternater/starter and ,battery,etc,but not a broken crankshaft.
Dt: the contact stated 1994, ford van caught on fire on the freeway on 8-8-05. She was not having problems prior to the fire. The fire seemed to be electricaland originated under the hood. Updated 2/7/2006 - the consumer received recall 97v204000 on nov 13, 1997 for the transfer case/driveshaft but the dealer refused to make the repairs.this failure of this component could result in a fire. The consumer received information from nhtsa on two recalls for the vehicle.one was 99v028000 for the electrical wiring under the hood and the other one was 99v029000 for the ignition switch.
The engine had started to overheat. Had heard a ticking noise prior to vehicle shutting down. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Was informed by mechanic engine lost compressor part & needed to be replaced.
Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick.tt the odometer malfunctions. Oil lights and engine lightcontinue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. Brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. The horn failed. The weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off.
Engine check light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system, also at any rate ofspeedvehicle will intermittently stall without warning.please give any further details.
While driving at any speed the engine check light keeps coming on, andvehicleintermittentlystalls. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Ea98016; while driving the vehicle stalled and a fire came from underneath the vehicle.cause unknown.currently at dealer. Please provide details.
Vehicle experienced several engine failures, cylinder heads, radiator, water pump, and thermostat were all replaced, vehicle was overheating and missing.
There are 4 bolts holding the fan onto the water pump.one fell out and destroyed the serpentine belt, causing loss of all accessory functions.another bolt lacked a lock washer (the culprit may have, too.)
There is a bad gas smell in the truck.please describe .
Ego sensor was replaced.
Transfer case problems began when fluid was leaking.took to mechanic, who replaced the gaskets.about a month later the transmission went out, and was rebuilt by different mechanic.fluid continued to leak, gaskets were replaced a second time.fluid spewed during driving, which mechanic said was due to catalytic converter blowing hot air on transmission fluid, causing its release.replaced catalytic converter.fluid still continued to spew, all over the underside of the vehicle.it was driven 120 miles, a qt. Of transmission fluid added, and back 120 miles, with another qt. Added.mechanic takes transfer case apart, finding the bearings worn to a non-round shape, and the shaft end worn down.checked for recall, and there is one, 99v094000 but ford says our van doesn't fall into this recall and refuses to help.
The heat shield underneath vehicle keeps falling off. Was informed solder joints were prematurely corroded. This caused the shields to drag on the highway.
My clients, the frederick family (father, mother and 3-yr-old daughter) sustained third degree burns when their 1994 ford aerostar van spontaneously caught fire while travelling on i-40 near needles, california.fire was the result of the transfer case output shaft bushing displacement, thereby failing the drive shaft which struck the pavement, then richocheted into the fuel tank and pierced the tank, allowing raw fuel to escape and ignite, probably from the catalytic converter or sparks from the drive shaft striking the pavement.this case is in litigation in united states district court in las vegas, nevada, being case no.cv-s-00-0444-ktd-rlh.peter chase neumann, attorney for plaintiffs, 136 ridge street, reno, nv89501. 775-786-3750.
Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick.tt the odometer malfunctions. Oil lights and engine lightcontinue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. Brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. The horn failed. The weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off.
Heater hose was replaced and the air conditioner does not work.
Air conditioning route cold air toward the interior surface of the windshield causing the exterior of the windshield to fog complete and obstruct visibility.
Rear lift gate collapsed hitting owner due to a bracket breaking. York ford manager knew what model bracket broke from before seeing vehicle. Please describe.
When pressing cigarette lighter in, once it gets hot, it popped out onto the floor.consumer felt that if this happened in traffic driver would have to takeeyes off the road to find lighter in oder to prevent a vehicle fire.this could cause an accident.
The design of the jack kit was insufficient in that the lug wrench did no offer enough torque to lift vehicle to remove and replace tire.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
While traveling headlights would shut off without indications. Please provide further information.
Our automatic head lights have worked off and on .off more than on.we never had any problems and loved our minivan untill yesterday it started making a funny noise ,and we found out that the crankshaft was broken.when a you own a newer model vehicle you expect ,and it brakes down for the first time you expect an alternater/starter and ,battery,etc,but not a broken crankshaft.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
While driving the check engine light comes on, the engine gets hot and the turn signal lights don't work. Dealer can't tell what the problem is with the vehicle.
Headlight switch has failed on 2 occasions where either the headlights or the taillights will not work together. -- wiper switch does not always work sometimes the intermittent setting works and sometimes not and sometimes the high low settings will not work.have there been other complaints?
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Tail light failed.
Right rear tail light was inoperativedue to a short within the switch. Also,problem was intermitent. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Because the vehicle is defective, gears can be chaged after the engine is turned off and the vehicle makes loud buzzing noise when using left turn signal.yh
Headlight switch has failed on 2 occasions where either the headlights or the taillights will not work together. -- wiper switch does not always work sometimes the intermittent setting works and sometimes not and sometimes the high low settings will not work.have there been other complaints?
Driving at night, the high beam headlight heat load caused shorting at the multifunction relay assembley lights shorted out and car filled with dense smoke. Vehicle had to be stopped in the middle of the road at night without lights. Emegency repairs had to be made before car could be moved to save location. Temporay repairs were than made to eliminate the short were the wires enter the multifunction relay (required dissasembly of steering column shroud). Charring of the wiring assembly resulted in inaderquate insulation between circuits causing instrument, wiper and head light failure. Work done involving safety recall99s02 has reactivated the short leaving the car unsafe to drive. The car is currently at babbit ford po box bb flagstaff 86002 (520) 774-5063 pending resolution of this safety issue.
Vehicle often has smell of raw gas when you fill up.tt
We were beginning to experience loss of power. The fuel pump and filter was changed. We are still getting intermittent loss of power, but what my concern is that i saw a recall onnhtsa: 99v028000. I was made aware of this recall when i viewed an episode of cops where an aerostar's electrical system caused a fire in the engine compartment. I called ford in temecula calif and now they have no record of any recalls for this year of aerostar 1994 i do have kids and i would like to know what safety matters remain on this van.
Gasoline fumes pervade passenger compartment.repeated "repairs" at dealer have not fixed problem.
Due to fuel leaking on the engine compartment the vehicle caught on fire.
The accessories in my dash and steering column are shorting out, and i saw that there was a recall on that.the problem is that the recall does not include when my van was made.i don't care why i just want to be able to drive my kids to school and back and not have my van catch on fire.we have been through that already with a different vehicle.also, the fuel pump is acting up andi was told it seems as though it is shorting out!.again not the right month but i have the same problems so the way i see it is that ford messed up and should fix the problem, period.i plan to continue to follow this and to right to my local government.the safety of my family should not be determined as to how loudly people complain, it seems as though the vehicles that are covered were the greatest risk to the company. *la
Consumer was driving and the fuel pump stop working .tt
Airbag light flashes, ther is a pattern, it comes onintermittently. Also, fuel pump was replaced by the dealership.
Smell of gas fume from inside the vehicle gradually became worse and intolerable. Dealer corrected problem by replacing the fuel pump gasket.
The fuel pump mounted in the top of the gas tank had failed, shorting out with no apparent fusable link of break.heat from the melting electrical parts weakened a fuel line, causing it to burst and the exposed wires started the fire.
Fuel pump failed/shorted out, resulting in a fire.
If vehicle is equipped with "fuel cut off valve" it did not operate at time of crash.the vehicle's engine kept running.airbag inflation may not have been sufficient.driver received 2nd degree burn on forearm from airbag.burn size of dollarbill.
Passenger's compartment fills with gasoline fumes, especially if even a small overflow occurs, could result in a fire.
Vehicle was sold without safety inspection being performed. Unburnt fuel fumes are going into passenger compartment causing dizziness, nasea, and disorientation & headaches. Mechanictells me car is moving bomb as electrical components could cause a fire or explosion within passenger compartment.possible fuel injector failure or fuel injector gasket failure.i am scared to death to operate vehicle!
Tips of injector travels through fuel lines developes high pressure developing cracks. Resulting in vehicle fire.tt
Elctrical system wiring harness made all the dash lights shut off, then back on. But, most of the time they stayed off. Dealer said only one injector was bad. But, when consumer took vehicle to dealer, they replaced all of them.
Gas tank releases fumes into vehicle. *sd
The vehicle was in motion and the vehicle caught on fire around the gas tank.
Smell/odor of gas fumes upon filling gas tank; have to drive with windows open to avoid skin/eye irritation.tt
My clients, the frederick family (father, mother and 3-yr-old daughter) sustained third degree burns when their 1994 ford aerostar van spontaneously caught fire while travelling on i-40 near needles, california.fire was the result of the transfer case output shaft bushing displacement, thereby failing the drive shaft which struck the pavement, then richocheted into the fuel tank and pierced the tank, allowing raw fuel to escape and ignite, probably from the catalytic converter or sparks from the drive shaft striking the pavement.this case is in litigation in united states district court in las vegas, nevada, being case no.cv-s-00-0444-ktd-rlh.peter chase neumann, attorney for plaintiffs, 136 ridge street, reno, nv89501. 775-786-3750.
No matter how much gas is in the tank, gas sensor misreads it.it could read full or anywhere in between.
Interior lights remained illuminated after the vehicle was shut off, consumer had to disconnect engine battery for the lights to go out. Dealer has yet to be contacted, please provide further details.
Sliding door would jam after being closed. Cannot use key to open. Sometimes while driving, either up a hill or hitting a bump, sliding door would open without warning. Have taken to dealership,mechanic gave an estimate of cost of new door replacement.
Back latch within sliding door is broken,causing the door to become stuck ,will not open.this could result in injuries.
The speedometer cluster quit working past 100,000 miles, there was no way to tell the vehicles speed.nlm
Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick.tt the odometer malfunctions. Oil lights and engine lightcontinue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. Brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. The horn failed. The weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off.
Transfer case problems began when fluid was leaking.took to mechanic, who replaced the gaskets.about a month later the transmission went out, and was rebuilt by different mechanic.fluid continued to leak, gaskets were replaced a second time.fluid spewed during driving, which mechanic said was due to catalytic converter blowing hot air on transmission fluid, causing its release.replaced catalytic converter.fluid still continued to spew, all over the underside of the vehicle.it was driven 120 miles, a qt. Of transmission fluid added, and back 120 miles, with another qt. Added.mechanic takes transfer case apart, finding the bearings worn to a non-round shape, and the shaft end worn down.checked for recall, and there is one, 99v094000 but ford says our van doesn't fall into this recall and refuses to help.
Transmission/transfer case failed.
Vehicle does not go into parkdue to thethe transmission cable melting because it was mounted to close to the rod.
November 21, 1998this complaint has already been investigated and a recall has been ordered.we had already repaired our 1994 ford aerostar van because it broke down on october 4, 1997.we submitted a request for reimbursement onaugust 7, 1998.as of november 21, 1998, we have not received a reimbursement check.is there a window of time for the manufacturer to mail reimbursement checks? i feel that ford motor company should reimburse me for expenses incurred as a result of the defect plus interest and late fees for failing to send a reimbursement check within a reasonable time (3 weeks).i feel that $3,292.60 would be a fair reimbursement at this time.ford motor co. Has been collecting interest on the money it owes its customers or investing it.safety recall number:97s83campaign # 97v204000i submitted receipts to:stanley carroll radford ford, inc. 6832 lee highway radford, va 24141 (540) 639-3934i have contacted the ford customer assistance center 1-800-392-3673 several times as well as mr. Carroll.they promise to check into the progress of my reimbursement and call back.they do not call back.thank you in advance for your time and careful consideration of my message.sincerely,carolyn c. Mccain (540) 731-1945(h) (540) 674-4663(w) [email protected]
Recall work completed on the transfer case on july 1998, however transmission needed to be rebuilt on march 1999, transfer case was leaking.mjs
Vehicle's transmission completely went out with no warnings or signs. Dealer won't replace.
While driving vehicle hesitated for about 40 seconds. Dealer flushed out fluid andit got worse. Consumer said it was the exact recall listed on web.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed, vehicle was stuck in drive, shavings were found in the transmission pan, dealer also replaced the shifter cable.
Recall no. 97v204000; changing the transfer case is not correcting the problem because the transfer case has been replaced twice before the recall was issued.long distance driving heats the transfer case and causes leakage. When inspecting transfer case, it appeared to have been installed incorrectly, it was leaking and there were loose bolts and hairline cracks in the transmission, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Automatic transmission failure - transmission falls out of gear.
Vehicle would not travel over 35 mph. Transmission has been rebuilt two times.however,problem returned afterrepairs. Please provide further information.
While driving in the smoky mountains in nc the transmission overheated and poured out transmission fluid. The van began to smoke and i pulled over in a dangerous place. I decided to turn around (also in dangerous place) i went back to cherokee, nc and a mechanic said this was a common problem for areostars. He said many people get ripped off by untrustworthy mechanics. While traveling over the mountains we saw three other areostars with the same problem. Two were being towed by wreckers. Areostar owners need to be notified of this problem. That the transmission will overheat under a load and transmission fluid will be lost. We were very upset by this and our vacation was ruined. But because we found a good mechanic we were not ripped off. I cannot say the same about the other vans that we saw being towed from the mountain and we were only there for a couple of hours and saw three others in trouble.
Consumer states that the gear shift can be pushed down without applying the brake. Dealer notified.
This van releases automatic trans. Fluid from the seal between the torque converter and the transmission body.it does this when hot (but not overheating), in the summer, while towing a light weight camping trailer (load within ford towing limits).this occurs typically while climbing, but also on a flat grade at high speeds (65-70 mph) in hot temperatures (85f +).the fluid squirts onto the exhaust pipe, releasing large amounts of smoke.there was aprevious recall on this van for a similar problem with releasing trans. Fluid onto the exhaust pipe, and i had the recall work done, but it involved the transfer case and driveshaft, not the torque converter to transmission seal.i have had a large aftermarket trans. Cooler installed as well as a trans. Fluid temp. Guage.the engine coolant and trans. Fluid are within normal temp. Limits when these incidents occur.the dealer service dept. Has told me that this problem would not be fixed by replacing the seal; that it would continue because of component limitations.although the drivetrain components have not been detectably mechanically damaged by these incidents, the incidents are a clear safety hazard because of the fire hazard as well as the possible loss of control if the drivtrain components were to fail precipitously.when these incidents occur, i have to pull over immediately and shut off the engine and let the trans. Cool for a time, and this is another safety hazard because there is not always a safe place to pull over.i believe that the previous recall for this (or a similar) problemdid not result in an adequate fix and that the issue should be re-examined.the date of the incident noted on this report was the first occurrence.
Gear shift cable broke twice.
Transfer case failed four times.
This aerostar van has been an extremely good vehicle until we recently started having problems with the front transfer case.we received a recall in1998 for the transfer case, although all that was replaced was the rear case.about 1 year later we started having leakage from the front transfer case.we returned the truck to the dealer and they stated that this was not part of the recall, but we would have to have this crack repaired.we went to several transmission repair facilities and they indicated that they see this crack in the front case frequently in the aerostar van.we have had it welded, but will not take the van out on the highway.we want it replaced and if it is happening as frequently as they say, it is certainly a safety issue.
Transfer case busted.
Transmission/transfer case failed.
Transmission failed, vehicle was stuck in drive, shavings were found in the transmission pan, dealer also replaced the shifter cable.
The tranfer case heated up and separated from the transmission in the process the transmssion was cracked and replaced, three times by the manufacturer.the transfer case was recalled (97v-204) by the manufacturer after the transmission had failed three times.
Was driving 7 kids in vehicle, going about 45mph, when transfer case was leaking under normal driving conditions. Another truck forced aerostar off road due to being on fire. Flames had made tank glow red. Flames put out w/fire extinguisher. Vehicle towed to ford dealer. Repairs done on transfer case under recall 97v-204.000. Took vehicle home & parked it. Started to leak.this was the 8th transfer case replaced in vehicle & the 2nd to catch on fire.manufacturer agreed to buy vehicle back from owner at price it was paid for.
Rear transfer case oil boils/blows out of vent onto transfer case which is located near gas tank.
Transfer case has repeatedly leaked and eventually blew. It has been worked on/replaced 8 times. Still leaking after recall replacement (97v204000). Dealer refuses to replace under warranty due to their 12 months/12000mi parts policy.
Transfer house failed.
Recall required that the transfer case be repaired, it was replaced with a defective one.the electronic clutch in the new transfer case started making popping sounds at approx. 8057 miles.problem reported while under recall part warrantee but i was told the transfer case would not make that sound.it did and later failed catastrophically.it was dangerous to drive vehicle under those circumstances, ford should replace defective unit with a good one but refuse to do so.
Recall no. 97v204000; changing the transfer case is not correcting the problem because the transfer case has been replaced twice before the recall was issued.long distance driving heats the transfer case and causes leakage. When inspecting transfer case, it appeared to have been installed incorrectly, it was leaking and there were loose bolts and hairline cracks in the transmission, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Transfer case failed causing loss of fluid.
Transfer case failed prior to recall notice, however repair is not sufficient or proper, original transfer case replaced without the aluminum driveshaft installation.
After consumer parked vehicle and took key out of ignition, while getting out of vehicle,it started rolling backward, consumer was caught by door, bruised badly. Vehicle was stopped by a tree. Since it rolled very slowly there was no damage.vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
Rear passenger side wheel came off while consumer was driving up a slight incline. Dealer has been contacted, and informed consumer that axles were deffective. Please provide further details.
Rear drive train failure.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Extension housing were busted.
Was driving vehicle about 40mph. Noticed vehicle started going in neutral. Took to dealer & nothing was done bymechanics. Decided to take vehicle to amoco. Mechanic found 2 clutches fused together. Friction plates between clutch disintergrated. Bushings burnt out & warped pump.
Transfer case problems began when fluid was leaking.took to mechanic, who replaced the gaskets.about a month later the transmission went out, and was rebuilt by different mechanic.fluid continued to leak, gaskets were replaced a second time.fluid spewed during driving, which mechanic said was due to catalytic converter blowing hot air on transmission fluid, causing its release.replaced catalytic converter.fluid still continued to spew, all over the underside of the vehicle.it was driven 120 miles, a qt. Of transmission fluid added, and back 120 miles, with another qt. Added.mechanic takes transfer case apart, finding the bearings worn to a non-round shape, and the shaft end worn down.checked for recall, and there is one, 99v094000 but ford says our van doesn't fall into this recall and refuses to help.
Transfer case failed prior to recall notice, however repair is not sufficient or proper, original transfer case replaced without the aluminum driveshaft installation.
My clients, the frederick family (father, mother and 3-yr-old daughter) sustained third degree burns when their 1994 ford aerostar van spontaneously caught fire while travelling on i-40 near needles, california.fire was the result of the transfer case output shaft bushing displacement, thereby failing the drive shaft which struck the pavement, then richocheted into the fuel tank and pierced the tank, allowing raw fuel to escape and ignite, probably from the catalytic converter or sparks from the drive shaft striking the pavement.this case is in litigation in united states district court in las vegas, nevada, being case no.cv-s-00-0444-ktd-rlh.peter chase neumann, attorney for plaintiffs, 136 ridge street, reno, nv89501. 775-786-3750.
In march of 1995 i took custody of my three nieces, due to their mother's addiction to meth.at that point we owned a ford excort, which we traded in on the ford aerostar in may of that year, with approximately 18,000 miles.when the van reached approx. 55,000 miles my wife was driving in phoenix and the transfer case went out, while she was driving around 35 mph.since the component was under warranty pioneer ford replaced the component, and this only took them 5 to 6 weeks.in august of 1998 the transfer case went out again, with approx. 108,000 miles, and this time the ford dealer in blythe replaced the component and drive shaft under a recall notice.less than 12 months later, on august 13, 1999, the transfer case went out again.we took it to firestone and they thought the problem was a cv joint, which they replaced.the problem continued and they sent us to bob turner's ford in albuquerque, nm.even though firestone had informed them of the problem, they proceeded to say it was bad cv joints (including the new one) and replaced these and other misc. At a cost of $900.00 and the problem still exist.they now inform me that it is the transfer case and it will cost $2500.00 to fix.i contacted ford about this problem and the fact that 3 transfer cases in 3 years is not acceptable, but they refuse to help in this matter.when i talked to a person at customer service, he said ford would replace the part if defective, i then asked paul at bob turner's ford if the part was defective, and he said "yes"but ford now says that since it has over 12,000 miles they will do nothing.i do not believe that a vehicle that has never been in 4-wheel drive should have gone through 3 transfer cases in 3 years, this is a defect to me and the many mechanics that i have talked to.please look into this matter and let me know what can be done, for i can not be the only person in this situation.
Failure of the transfer case, consumer was driving and the transfer case broke,causing the consumer to have a near accident.
01-jul-97 transfer case failed prior to recall notice (97v204000) during 1st repair dealership replaced transmission fluid w/ engine oil resulting in complete transmission repair. Recall replacement on 7-01-98 ( attorney for consumer ).
Transfer case failed in two year old vehicle.learned after replacement, that there is a recall on transfer case; should there be a reimbursement?
Transfer case failed prior to recall notice (97v-204)leaving consumer and family stranded.driveshaft should have been changed to an aluminum one at time of recall repair of the transfer case to fully remedy the transmission problem.consumer is hearing transmisson noises again. Nlm
Transfer case broke while driving prior to recall notice.
Airbag (code 13 and 51) lights flashing
Airbag warning light on dashboard blinks a "32"error code.that is, when the vehicle is running, the light blinks 3 times pauses, then blinks 2 times.after a longer pause, the sequence repeats again and again.if the engine is stopped and the ignition switch is put into the accessory position, the buzzer sounds 5 times.according to the owner's manual, this indicated a problem in the airbag module or system.however, the dealer was unable to find a problem stating that the symtoms disappeared.they keep coming and going.the fuse on this circuit was replaced with no help.
Employee fatally injured in crash 06/05/00.air bag did not deploy.air bag sensor appears to have been replaced in march 2000, after coming on and blinking.collision was with a fixed object at approximately 30-40 mph, on left front corner of vehicle.have there been similar failures reported?from the accident report it appeared that the driver lost control of the vehicle while it was raining.the vehicle left the road, rotated counterclockwise and landed on the passenger side next to a utility pole in heavy brush.the driver was ejected from the vehicle at the point of impact with the culvert.upon investigation at the scene a trooper noticed that the driver's seat belt was unbuckled and that the air bag did not deploy.it was deemed that the driver was not speeding but was most likely driving too fast for the road conditions.*nlm
Shouldn't seat belts last for the life of the vehicle?
Design of safety belt system does not contain enough belts for occupants of vehicle, which could have contributed to the injuries or deaths during vehicle collision.
The consumer had an accident.the driver seat belt didn't lock.plus the air bag didn't deploy.please describe.tt
Front passenger's side seat belt doesn't lock. Consumer isn't able to berestrained which makes it inconvenient.dealer saidconsumer was responsible. Didn't have a reason why it happened.
The release button on the seat belt buckle in the rear middle seat would not release the seat belt. Owner used pliers to pull the belt out of the buckle. Please provide any further details.
The rear passenger side lap/shoulder belt buckle gets stuck once the seat belt buckle has been buckled together.for example, there was a child in the lap/shoulder belt and the child was choking on candy, and the parent, the driver of the vehicle, could not get the seat belt unbuckled because of the seat belt sticking.
Driver's seatbelt will not stay fastened.cause is unknown.please provide any further information.
Rear passenger middle seat belt will not retract/release to be used.belt had become jammed inretractor. Taking vehicle to dealer & mechanic will try to repair problem.
All of the rear shoulder and lap seatbelts do not retract in event of an emergency stop, which would not protectoccupant in event of a crash. Mechanic said that problem was due to a defective weight.
While driving the driver's seat collapsed to a reclining position which nearly caused loss of vehicle control .
While entering the interstate van was hit, front seats collapsed and driver lost control of the steering wheel.
The middle bench seat folded and sandwiched a child in it. The seat locked up and had to be ripped off to get the child out.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
While driving at approximately 60mph, driver's seatback rest frame broke in half, then collapsed in reclining position. Driver was able to maintain control of vehicle.
Seat backs broke in rear end collision, causing driver to lose control of vehicle/injuries. *dh
Front bucket seatbacks collapsed in a collision.tt
Rear seat reclines without pulling lever.tt
Three days after i have the vans wireing done because of a recall, my horn stopped working and the air bag light started flashing and my brake lights started staying on.i called jim wilson ford who did the repairs i was told by the head man at the dealership that it was not there falt and i would have to pay to have it fixed.everything worked fine until they did the recall work.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Vehicle's rotors are improperly manufactured and can't be turned.contacted the dealer.
Rear brake continues to grab, lock with very little pressure on brake pedal
Rear anti-lock brake system failed.
In emergency stopping situation, front wheels lock up. When brake pedal is let up to regain front wheel traction and steering control, front wheels remain locked, resulting in extended stopping distance. To regain control, brake pedal must be totally released.
Abs, virbration in front, replace disc pads and rotors.tt
Abs light comes on. Also, there is no horn function. Horn/abs wiring is connected. Mechanic informed owner wiring connector might be wrong.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. Front brake pads replaced (10) times along w/rotors turned. Please describe details.tt
Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick.tt the odometer malfunctions. Oil lights and engine lightcontinue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. Brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. The horn failed. The weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off.
Abs systemwarning light switch was defective, and wiring melted and could not register when brakes were worn out.dealer contacted, and problem was remedied. Vehicle did not comply torecall 98e010000. Provide further information.
The abs fails with no indication.the dashboard light illuminates and goes out, as per the instruction manual, but the brakes lock.the dealer says they are fine.
Rear abs brakes failed three times, once resulting in an accident.
When driving at 35 mph there is some popping noise coming from the steering column.also, brakes are working intermittently.consumer tried to avoid hitting a deer within the road, and steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicel to flip over four times.
Abs system failure, intermittent failure of abs brakes when its raining.tt
Three days after i have the vans wireing done because of a recall, my horn stopped working and the air bag light started flashing and my brake lights started staying on.i called jim wilson ford who did the repairs i was told by the head man at the dealership that it was not there falt and i would have to pay to have it fixed.everything worked fine until they did the recall work.
The clip falls out and the brakes disengage when trying to stop the vehicle. Also they have had the clip replaced 3 times.consumer has contacted the dealer,and they are aware of the problem.
The front and back brakes, rotors, and drums all need replaced.
When applying brakes auto vibrates so hard you loss control of auto.tt
Brakes failed. *sd
There is a noise in the brake ,when applying the brake the steering vibrate there is a little play .tt
Brakes failed resulting in vehicle accident.
Abs, virbration in front, replace disc pads and rotors.tt
When applying the brakes on a decline the brakes start smoking. Dealer has replaced the shoes. Problem still exists.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. Front brake pads replaced (10) times along w/rotors turned. Please describe details.tt
Abs systemwarning light switch was defective, and wiring melted and could not register when brakes were worn out.dealer contacted, and problem was remedied. Vehicle did not comply torecall 98e010000. Provide further information.
Abs, virbration in front, replace disc pads and rotors.tt
Consumerwas drivingandwhen applyingbrakes there was a grindindg noise.mechanic told her that there was metal to metal grinding soundon the rotors. That was why she was hearing the grindingnoises.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. Front brake pads replaced (10) times along w/rotors turned. Please describe details.tt
The front left brake line hose is rubbing against the frame of the vehicle,causing the brake line hose to have a cut in the line, the design on the front end on the new vehicle is a redesign.
Master cylinder has been replaced five times since vehicle was purchased,dealer can't fix problem.
Excessive play in steering. *tw
Bulletin by ford states vehicle may experience moan from steering, and to attempt no repairs at this time. May modify part in future.tt
Steering wheel vibration.
Popping sound from steering column when wheel turned, also excessive play in steering. *dh
The seams in the steering wheel ooze black goo and form dime sized pools around the inside center where the airbag is packed ...the dealer said just buy a cover but it continues to leak as a new steering wheel would be very costly due to airbag, i worry if airbag will deploy correctly in a crash.
While entering the interstate van was hit, front seats collapsed and driver lost control of the steering wheel.
Due to electrical short in the steering column, the air bag unit and the horn had to be turned off and not working.
Excessive play in steering.*skd
There is a noise in the brake ,when applying the brake the steering vibrate there is a little play .tt
When driving at 35 mph there is some popping noise coming from the steering column.also, brakes are working intermittently.consumer tried to avoid hitting a deer within the road, and steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicel to flip over four times.
The accessories in my dash and steering column are shorting out, and i saw that there was a recall on that.the problem is that the recall does not include when my van was made.i don't care why i just want to be able to drive my kids to school and back and not have my van catch on fire.we have been through that already with a different vehicle.also, the fuel pump is acting up andi was told it seems as though it is shorting out!.again not the right month but i have the same problems so the way i see it is that ford messed up and should fix the problem, period.i plan to continue to follow this and to right to my local government.the safety of my family should not be determined as to how loudly people complain, it seems as though the vehicles that are covered were the greatest risk to the company. *la
Consumer was pullinginto a parking space. Suddenly they wereunable to steer vehicle orchange gears.consumer had vehicle towed to a dealership, who indicated that this was caused by a part braking in the steering column. Please provide more details. Ts
Because the vehicle is defective, gears can be chaged after the engine is turned off and the vehicle makes loud buzzing noise when using left turn signal.yh
Power steering hose leaked, causing loss of power steering.tt
The right outer tie rod end was replaced, the idler arm was replaced.
Complete radiator failure, told epoxy broke loose, replaced with new, suspect overheating of wiring harness caused relay or fusable link failure in column/dash intermittent loss of cruise control, then full loss, horn lass at same time, airbag warning light at same time.
The right outer tie rod end was replaced, the idler arm was replaced.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Pinion gear failure.
Water gets in undernteath the flooring onto carpet.carpet becomes soaking wet.this happens when its raining.
Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick.tt the odometer malfunctions. Oil lights and engine lightcontinue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. Brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. The horn failed. The weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off.
Cruise control does not work, electric door locks would not let the consumer in or out of the vehicle.
Moulding on sliding door fell off.
Noisy/rusted power window motor.
During rear impact, the rear door hinge broke, causing the door to open.
While driving, rear strut which holds the lift gate open broke.
While the lift gate was in the up position, one stud snapped off at the frame, dropping the lift gate on the back of consumer's head and shoulders.
Liftgate shock bolt that holds liftgate snapped in two, causing liftgateto fall without warning, which could have resulted in injuries.
Left liftgate support failed, right one failed 2 months later.the first failure injured the consumer.
Bolts holding hydraulic cylinder broke right off onback lift door. When it broke, it fell right on consumer's head. Contacted dealer, and they were willing to fix problem at owner's expense.
While drivingneumatic arm broke off of tail back door. Piece broke off without prior warning.
Tailgate support arm broke. When consumer went to lift the tailgate it collapsed. Dealer has not been contacted.
Liftgate gas lift mouring stud to body broke, causing the liftgate to fall closed.
Spare tire fell-off, with out any warning, from its mounting underneath the van.we were lucky that this happened in a parking lot and the van we just parked. There was a rattle during driving, but stopped when going slow or stopped.*la
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Sharp left turn on a gravel road felt very bad vibration.
During vehicle accident vehicle went off road and rolled over several times resulting in three deaths, possible suspension stability failure.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Purchased truck used at 35mph the truck vibrated,took to dealer, couldn't find the problem .
Stablizaber bar broke while driving, in for replacement 3 times.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Loose shock absorber.
Left front shock absorber was loose, causing popping sound when braking/turning.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Vehicle vibration in rear suspension causes steering problems.tt
Weld came apart on right sway bar assembly, causing it to tear through any parts surrounding it.
Failure of right rear coil spring causing explosive tire deflation.failure occurred at the end of the spring coating- corrosion present, but hidden by factory coating of spring.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
The right rear tire blew out.
Tire blew out.
Firestone tires experienced a blowout and caused damage to the vehicle, later the vehicle developed a shimmy in the front of the van and the dealer advised that it was the tires, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for replacing the tires.
At 60 mph the rear passenger side tire blew out its a michelin tire # p21570r14sl.tt
Firestone tires experienced a blowout and caused damage to the vehicle, later the vehicle developed a shimmy in the front of the van and the dealer advised that it was the tires, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for replacing the tires.
Remington tires (no size given) were replaced.
Spare tire cable broke, causing tire to fall off.qcaw
While traveling 65mph on highwayfront driver's side tire blewout. A few days later,driver's rear tire blewout. P215/70r14, dotvdhyjba48, after market tires on used vehicle.firestone firehawk s510 tires, consumer replaced all tires, both tires experienced tread separation.
While having tires balanced and rotated, consumer was informed that tires were showing signs of tread separation, the tire dealer exchanged the set of general/contintal tires (p215/70 r14 amer1 gys) with another set, however on june 26, 2001 while driving one of the replacement tires began to experience tread separation, vehicle was taken into tire dealer, and consumer was informed that the warranty was void on the tire because the tire had been repaired in the past due to a nail puncyture, after the consumer complained the tire deatler settled with the consumer.
While having tires balanced and rotated, consumer was informed that tires were showing signs of tread separation, the tire dealer exchanged the set of general/contintal tires (p215/70 r14 amer1 gys) with another set, however on june 26, 2001 while driving one of the replacement tires began to experience tread separation, vehicle was taken into tire dealer, and consumer was informed that the warranty was void on the tire because the tire had been repaired in the past due to a nail puncyture, after the consumer complained the tire deatler settled with the consumer.
Due to thereflection of the sunon the dash board, one is unable to read thespeedometer clearly.
Oil light luminates. *sd
Engine light luminates. *sd
While driving at any speed the engine check light keeps coming on, andvehicleintermittentlystalls. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Engine check light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system, also at any rate ofspeedvehicle will intermittently stall without warning.please give any further details.
The air bag light flashes continously although the air bag does not deploy.the check engine light will also flash intermittently.
While driving the check engine light comes on, the engine gets hot and the turn signal lights don't work. Dealer can't tell what the problem is with the vehicle.
All electronics on steering column don't work. Air bag system flashes 3-2.no airbag (presumably), cruise control or horn function.
Cruise control failed. *et
Accelerator stuck, causing sudden acceleraion.
Cruise control does not work, electric door locks would not let the consumer in or out of the vehicle.
Vehicle was repaired under recall 99v029000, concerning ignition switch short.afterdealer performed the work.cruise control did not work.conusmer contactedmanufacturer and was told to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs.dealer charged consumer for work performed the second time.
Cruise control is not working.
Air bag light on the instrument panel will illuminate erratically, then go off while operating vehicle at any speed.also, has experienced failure ofcruise control andhorn.dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for this problem.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Horn assembly/air bag indicator light, and cruise control went out at same time. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further information.
While making a stop by depressing the brake pedal, when consumer take foot of the pedal, vehicle would take off,fastidle. Please provide further informaton.
When brakes were applied the pedal became hard,resulting in a sudden acceleration of the vehicle.the vehicle collided into a tree and the airbags did not deploy.the dealer has been notified.
Accelerator sticks. *sd
Dt:contact stated that the air bag light on the dashboard flashed on and off. The cruise control and the horn will not work. The problem started without warning. He was told by the dealer the air bag will not work as long as the light on the dashboard was on. Also, the dealertold him he had a broken wire in the steering wheel. He has not had it repaired yet. The air bag problem was notcovered under warranty or recall. Therefore, e the manufacturer will offer no free remedy.
The heater core failed, and leaked antifreeze vapors into the vehicle compartment.mrthis can causeserious health problems.scc
Heater core failed, causing anti freeze vapors to enter vehicle.
Heater hose was replaced and the air conditioner does not work.
Driver's window makes noise when going up/down due to motor being defective and covered with rust.
Power window motor rusted/failed. *dh
Mirror does not move properly.
Consumer was driving vehicle when the side window behind the driver shattered for no reason.a strange sound was made just before the glass shattered.
Headlight switch has failed on 2 occasions where either the headlights or the taillights will not work together. -- wiper switch does not always work sometimes the intermittent setting works and sometimes not and sometimes the high low settings will not work.have there been other complaints?
Rear window wiper failed.
Windshield wipers fail to function unless lights are on high beam or washer sequence is started.
While driving the the right front wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to skid. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
Left rear alloy wheel was cracked within one of the spokes.dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed that it was out of its warranty and nothing will de done. The dealer inspected the wheel and concluded that the wheel was defective.
On the date listed my passenger side front wheel/tire fell off.this is my wife's work car and she thought she could hear something different.so i drove it to work the next day.i thought i could feel some roughness sightly through my pedal but it would come and go.i thought it could be a u-joint problem.anyway as i was turning a sharp turn in the town of of merom, in the wheel fell off with the brake line still connected.the spindle had snapped into because the bearing locked up due to inadequate packing grease.this van is my family car and this could have been a disasterous accident if the wheel had come off on the open highway.i do have the wheel bearing in my possession.the outer collar is missing but the individual bearing rollars are welded to the inner collar as is the piece of spindle shaft that sheared off.i just thought this should be brought to somebodies attention.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
Front coil springs snapped, had to replaced with reading spring works, they had to send the specks to chicago. My ford aero star 4 wheel drive & 4.0 v6 is not available from after market. The only option is to buy new or used ford springs which are made in china. The local ford dealer admits replacing coil & leaf springs on several models. Midas was so busy replacing ford springs, they could not set up an appointment to install springs even if i had the springs.
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