We found the following complaints for FORD ESCORT (1989)
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Electrical problem causing lights to come on.
Battery charging light going on & off at times. Also on 2 separate occasions when vehicle was started fuel gauge will register above full & at same time temperature.gauge goes up to maximum.neither being close to be corrected.during this time i noticed keys & ignition become very hot. If turned on & off couple times it is ok again . Except occasional charging light on & off with no loss of power.can't find cause!*la
Multi-purpose switch failed, causing the headlights and signal switch to become inoperative, replacedmulti-purpose switch 9 times.this represents a safety hazard, especially when driving at night without headlights and turn signal. It has also occurred to consumer mother's1987 ford escort gt. Ford motor customer services was non-cooperative when contacted with a full history of the vehicle. The fact that another escort displayed the same symptoms received the attention of the state of washington attorney general, who advised consumer to pursue the issue by hiring a private attorney. In addition,replaced battery 3 times/led panel, and stator within alternator also failed.
Whiledriving for about 15 minutesconsumer started smelling smoke, and 5 minutes later, saw fire coming from the under the hood. Also,battery light came on after she smelled the smoke. Consumer indicated thatalternator caughton fire.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
Consume r was driving vehicle and fumes were coming through the heater vent.then he noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicl. He pulled over and turned the car off.lifted the hood up and flames came shooting out, and the alternator was on fire.dealership was notified.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic. Please describe.
The vehicles alternator caught fire.tt
Multi-purpose switch failed, causing the headlights and signal switch to become inoperative, replacedmulti-purpose switch 9 times.this represents a safety hazard, especially when driving at night without headlights and turn signal. It has also occurred to consumer mother's1987 ford escort gt. Ford motor customer services was non-cooperative when contacted with a full history of the vehicle. The fact that another escort displayed the same symptoms received the attention of the state of washington attorney general, who advised consumer to pursue the issue by hiring a private attorney. In addition,replaced battery 3 times/led panel, and stator within alternator also failed.
Alternator caught fire and burned , also burned wires.
Whiledriving for about 15 minutesconsumer started smelling smoke, and 5 minutes later, saw fire coming from the under the hood. Also,battery light came on after she smelled the smoke. Consumer indicated thatalternator caughton fire.
While driving the alternator caught on fire.please describe.
Electrical shortin the alternator , causing the battery cable to catch on fire.
Alternator caught on fire. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership who replaced alternator. Also,thesecond alternator caught on fire at the gas pump. The fire department was notified and extinguished the blaze. Consumer claimed it may have been the installation that caused the fire.
Vehicle was parked, under the hood compartment fire, put out, restarted under the dash compartment fire, electrical short.
Engine check engine light is on,the car stalls and jerks.i was with my car in two services. The first:pyramid shell service charged me with 400$ for some ignitions modules who were replaced.after i picked up my car in one hour i met the same problems.i brought the car back and they checked again and said that will cost me another 400$ because they have to change the computer.isaid no,because i had no trust in them and i went to john west ford .o.k.they changed again almost the same parts and charged me with 620$.i paid everything.i just thought that will be good. No way.aftera few hours,when i drove my car home on the hyway it start to show the same nice problem.stalls ,jerks.but no differencies.it was the same like on the first time.what can i do?my car is still bad.my money are gone.who will be responsable for that?me?i gave my money wishing to see my car fixed,repaird.those guys took my money and didn't do the right thing.i am the great looser and they will be always the winners.how can i take my money back or see my car repaird?sorry for my wrong english.thank you and please help me.
Vehicle would not start when he placed the key inside of the ignition. Ts
While driving home vehicle stalled then restarted to continue,while driving a person called to her attention that her car was smoking, she got out, vehiclecaught on fire.
Consumer states vehicle was stalling due to the placement of an electronic module on the distributor, when the engine got hot, it caused problems with the module, consumer is requesting some kind of compensation due to the ruling in alameda county, california, consumer no longer owns the vehicle.
Purchase car used 4/95 the car is losing power transmission and brake problem.tt
Vehicle stalls alot, especially when it rains. Owner has to blow drydistributor cap beforevehicle will start again. Also, when depressingclutch pedal,vehicle stalls. This has been an ongoing problem for the last couple of years.clutch has been replaced. Please provide any further information.
Engine check engine light is on,the car stalls and jerks.i was with my car in two services. The first:pyramid shell service charged me with 400$ for some ignitions modules who were replaced.after i picked up my car in one hour i met the same problems.i brought the car back and they checked again and said that will cost me another 400$ because they have to change the computer.isaid no,because i had no trust in them and i went to john west ford .o.k.they changed again almost the same parts and charged me with 620$.i paid everything.i just thought that will be good. No way.aftera few hours,when i drove my car home on the hyway it start to show the same nice problem.stalls ,jerks.but no differencies.it was the same like on the first time.what can i do?my car is still bad.my money are gone.who will be responsable for that?me?i gave my money wishing to see my car fixed,repaird.those guys took my money and didn't do the right thing.i am the great looser and they will be always the winners.how can i take my money back or see my car repaird?sorry for my wrong english.thank you and please help me.
Ignition switch failure resulted in fire prior to recall notice.
The vehicle stalled and was left. Few minutes later it was discovered going up in flames. Source of fire unknown. Please describe.
The car had an electrical fire due to the ignition switch. Please describe.tt
Purchased car new and on two occasions fires broke out, one came from the ignition switch and the alternator, consumer sold the car, please describe .
Ignition switch fire.
Smoke was coming from the steering column ignition switch area.tt
Electrical short, engine compartment fire under the hood, near the alterator near the driver side.
The ignition switch was replaced by recall, now the replaced part has the same problems as the original part did and is no longer under warranty.ford has failed to permanently fix the problem.
Electrical short, engine compartment fire under the hood, near the alterator near the driver side.
Vehicle burned down caused by the ignition switch.please describe.
Driving vehicle, smelled the odor burning plastic, saw a small reflection of a small flame in dashboard, suddenly whole interior of vehicle & front of vehicle was engulf in flames.
Owner picked up vehicle, drove to work, parked vehicle in parking lot, left vehicle and went inside office building, co-worker informed owner that vehicle was engulfed in flames, called fire dept who put flames out.fire dept stated engine compartment was completely damaged, consumer had just recently had major ignition work completed on vehicle.
Ignition switch failure resulting in fire prior to recall notice.
Vehicle caught on fire causued by the ignition switch.please describe.
The dealer denied to fix the vehicle which had a recall on the ignition switch because the fire did not start in the steering, it started in the ignition module.the electricial system malfunctioned and caused overheating of the ecectrical circuiting.
Was driving vehicle about 15 miles from home, noticed smoke or steam, went into restaurant, looked out of window vehicle was engulfed in flames.*aqk
The vehicle caught on fire while the car was being driven.the fire startedin the steering column area.
Daughter was driving the vehicle to school, check engine light kept coming on, noticed smoke getting up thehill, vehicle died, pushed vehicle out of way, vehicle front engulfed in flames, driver stuck in seat belt.
Car was parked and caught on fire and burned down house,investgator said it was the electrical ignition switch .
Interior vehicle fire around the steering wheel and column.
Ignitionfire.
Caonsumerreceivednhtsarecall 96v07100/manufacturer'srecall 95s28/ ignition switchfailure.dealer said that therewas no recordof this recall.
Dealership will not call consumer to schedule appointment for recall work. Consumer has been calling for (1) month. Recall 96v071000.
Ignitionfire.
Since replacement of the ignition switch per recall 96v071 the consumer sometimes notices that when he turns the key in the ignition, the key can be turned without any play in the switch and the battery turns over but does not start.nlm
Ignition switch caught fire while vehile was parked and ignition off. The fire was august, 1996, recall notice was received december, 1996. Ford denies responsibility since insurance company had already paid.
Was driving vehicle about 15 miles from home, noticed smoke or steam, went into restaurant, looked out of window vehicle was engulfed in flames.*aqk
The ignition caught fire . Please describe.
The car caught on fire and was totaled. Please describe.
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire. *dh
The car caught on fire and was totaled. Please describe.
Defect notice--ignition switch could short-circuit and could lead to fire, as was the case of this owner.
Ignition switch shorted causing the dashboard to catch on fire destroying the vehicle.
Electrical short in the ignition switch while driving,caused vehicle to catch on fire.
Recall work has not been completed on the ignition switch due to scheduling problems with the dealer.
1989 ford escort hatchback - a passenger exiting the vehicle from the rear seat stepped on an electrical connector located under the carpet which caused the +12v and ground wires to short together.this connector is part of the electric fuel pump harness.the connector melted, the wire harness burned and the carpet singed.there was smoke inside the vehicle.
Vehicle was parked, under the hood compartment fire, put out, restarted under the dash compartment fire, electrical short.
Consumer was driving and car started to smoke and then caught on fire.please describe .
Consumer smelled a foul odor and went to service vehicle,service station discovered thather vehicle was on fire, consumer had service station personnelput out the fire.
Alternator caught fire and burned , also burned wires.
An electrical short or shock caused the wires in the engine to burn.please describe.
While driving atapproximately 35 mph vehicle started smoking and stalling. Then went up into flames. Fire department came and report filed. Dealer not aware of the problem. Vehicle totalled and towed. Provide further information.
Had parked vehicle & left. Was notified that vehicle was on fire. The fire department was called & put flames out. Had noticed several large hot spots on hood. The flames came from under hood. Informed possibly from the battery cables.
Car caught on fire in engine compartment. Please describe details.tt
While my daughter was driving our 1989 ford escort she turned l to pull into a drive way and she smelled smoke. She only got a few yards and the car burst into flames.i did contact my insurance company, but since the car was not insured for fire. They recommended i contact ford. When asked if there were any defects that would cause the car to burst into flames. I was told no there was not. So there was it was not investigated. While looking over this web site i have found many fires. And i was wonder if any action could be taken. I do not someone else's daughter driving down the road and possibly burning to death. And i feel ford should have been honest with me.thank you, [xxx]. *nlminformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle was parked and then burst into flames, not sure where in the engine compartment it started.tt
While driving, noticed smoke coming from under the hood and vehicle suddenly caught fire. State trooper suspected electrical system as culprit.
Driving vehicle, smelled the odor burning plastic, saw a small reflection of a small flame in dashboard, suddenly whole interior of vehicle & front of vehicle was engulf in flames.
An electrical short caused the vehicle to catch on fire under the dash.please describe.
Under the dash compartment fire, vehicle was parked, electrical short.
Electrical short in steering column, smoke came out and could have caused fire.tt
An electrical short caused the vehicle to catch on fire under the dash.please describe.
Turned off ignition, got out of vehicle, turned around, flames were coming from dashboard area; within 4 minutes, vehicle completely totaled.
Experienced electrical fire underdash on drivers side.tt
Under the dash compartment fire, vehicle was parked, electrical short.
1989 ford escort caught on fire. The consumer stated the vehicle started to smoke and once he/she pulled over, the vehicle became engulfed in flames.
Possible water pump or fan belt failure caused the vehicle to jerk while driving like it was running out of gas, vehicle did not turnover, but cut off again.* et
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
Thermostat failed.
Returned vehicle to dealer and was told the insurance would take care of it.i removed lower crankshaft pully and returned it to dealer.they finally repaired problem after much inconvience to me.
The timing belt cut off engine. Need to replace.tt
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
Consumer receive a recall for the head gasket had dealer fix car consumer been having problem with car can't find the recall for this car .tt
It ran like a charm until 1 day i slowed to go to driveway, and stalled. It starts back up.
The engine overheated resulting in engine fire (ohio traffic crash report).*mjs
Vehicle was placed in the park position for one hourand vehicle caught on fire around the steering column area, totaling the vehicle. Consume has yet to contact the manufacturer. Please provide any further details.
Engine check light came on, loss of engine power, white smoke appeared. 5 mintues after parking, engine compartment caught on fire. Please describe details.tt
The vehicle stalled and was left. Few hours later it was discovered going up in flames. Source of fire unknown. Please describe.
The vehicle stalled and was left. Few hours later it was discovered going up in flames. Source of fire unknown. Please describe.
Owner picked up vehicle, drove to work, parked vehicle in parking lot, left vehicle and went inside office building, co-worker informed owner that vehicle was engulfed in flames, called fire dept who put flames out.fire dept stated engine compartment was completely damaged, consumer had just recently had major ignition work completed on vehicle.
Engine fire. *dsh
Vehicle caught on fire, was an engine comparment fire.please describe.
Vehicle caught on fire, was an engine comparment fire.please describe.
Enigne fire.
Replaced engine belts.
Fan belt failure.
Possible water pump or fan belt failure caused the vehicle to jerk while driving like it was running out of gas, vehicle did not turnover, but cut off again.* et
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
As soon as vehicle starts the rpms rev to 2200 rpms for about two seconds then fall to 0 and engine dies/stalls if acceleratosr is not pressed quickly. Once moving and clutch pushed in and decelerating to come to a stop, the vehicle stalls.also, replaced map sensor.
Exhaustmanifold cracked near oxygen sensor, causing noise/exhaust leak.*skd
Catalytic converter failed prior to manufacturer's recall, also problem with oxygen sensor.
Exhaust system, catalyst repaired prior to recall notification.
Catalytic converter failed prior torecall.
Notice black smoke coming from engine compartment, due to fire under the manifold.tt
A/c fan motor burnt out.
A/c compressor failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Front headlights operate dim when used. Also high beams are defective. Bulbs have been replaced several times, but problem remains. Cause unknown.
Consumer was driving on the highway and the headlights went out. Had to pull off the road and sat there until the headlights came ontwo hours later. Consumer had this problem sincehebought the car which was brand new .
Headlamps go off when used for a extended period of time. This problem has persisted since the car was new. It now has happened more frequently. On several occasions this has happened at freeway speeds.
Water that builds in the light housing when hitting a bump water blows out the bulb and have to replace .tt
Headlight switch failed to work due to fuse blow out.
Head light switch failed.
Replaced burned out headlight switch.
Multi-purpose switch failed, causing the headlights and signal switch to become inoperative, replacedmulti-purpose switch 9 times.this represents a safety hazard, especially when driving at night without headlights and turn signal. It has also occurred to consumer mother's1987 ford escort gt. Ford motor customer services was non-cooperative when contacted with a full history of the vehicle. The fact that another escort displayed the same symptoms received the attention of the state of washington attorney general, who advised consumer to pursue the issue by hiring a private attorney. In addition,replaced battery 3 times/led panel, and stator within alternator also failed.
Installed multi-function switch and connector.
The car was parked and whole front of the car went up in flames.tt
Experienced fire under hood.please give more details.tt
Fuel pump failed 2 times. *sd
Fuel pump failed/replaced three times.*skd
Fuel pump had an electrical short which could have resulted in vehicle exploding. Owner very concerned for safety.
The vehicle will not start, in the back of the fuel pump there is a loud clicking noise. Dealer replaced fuel pump 3 times and one can still hear the noise.
Vehicle has an automatic fuelshut off switch.previously,automatic shut off switchwas not effectivetduring an accident. Presently, two years later, the fuelis shut off switch shuts off by itselfwhile the vehicle is moving.dealer has not been contacted.
Fuel injector failed.
Mhtsa#92-v-117-000:fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank. Consumer has the same problem. However,this vehicle was not recalled because year of manufacturing, 1989.
The gas rotted out and caused the gas to leak and cause a fire hazard. Please describe.tt
Fuel tank rusted out due to cheap steel used in design rather than stainless steel.
Gas tank failed twice.nlm
Hood flew up when going over dip in road.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
Automatic transmission failure, when transmission was on drive it would not move forward.tt
Transmission had to be replaced many problems with vehicle.tt
Automatic transmission hesitates in passing gear.tt
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
While driving heard loud noise, sounded like something dragging under vehicle, caused by broken teeth around gear, could cause crash, auto repair replaced gears, outer cv boot, and transmission fluid.
Engine still runs when key is removed due to transmission interlock failure. *sd
Vehicle had a burning smell when started up, couldn't get any speed,had clutch put in 18 months ago,dealer indicates she needs a new clutch.
Vehicle stalls alot, especially when it rains. Owner has to blow drydistributor cap beforevehicle will start again. Also, when depressingclutch pedal,vehicle stalls. This has been an ongoing problem for the last couple of years.clutch has been replaced. Please provide any further information.
While driving heard loud noise, sounded like something dragging under vehicle, caused by broken teeth around gear, could cause crash, auto repair replaced gears, outer cv boot, and transmission fluid.
Theautomatic saet belt does not retract. Please describe.
Motorized seat belts remained/locked up in forward position; hinge at top end gears have stripped; motor turns with no effect; according to dealer, entire system needs replacing.
Driver's side automatic restraint system has broken twice, causing the belt to stick/noise.
Theautomatic saet belt does not retract. Please describe.
Sometimes the automatic shoulder belt on the driver's side becomes extremely tight when closing the door.the consumer mentioned that he has to turn the ignition off in order for the belt to loosen.dealer is not aware of the situation.
The driver's side automatic seat belt no longer runs along the track because the motorburnt out and the seat belt can no longer be used.
The contact owns a 1989 ford escort. The vehicle was involved in a crash where she was rear-ended. The contact suffered injuries to her head area. She mentioned she was wearing her seat belts at the time of the crash and believed the failure of the seatbelts contributed to her injuries. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no recalls on the vehicle. A police report was filed for the incident. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
Automatic shoulder belt does not come across shoulder when door is closed.
Seat belt failed on driver's side, causing two accidents
In trying to buy recycleed parts i encountered many instanceses of the same problem
Drivers side seat belt would not release, had to be cut out.tt
When inserting the seat belt into the belt buckle, the seat belt would not lock in place.
During normal stopping conditions seat belt anchored to the floor broke. Owner has defective component.tt
Daughter was driving the vehicle to school, check engine light kept coming on, noticed smoke getting up thehill, vehicle died, pushed vehicle out of way, vehicle front engulfed in flames, driver stuck in seat belt.
The front passenger's side seat belt will not retract. That is a safety problem because the seat belt is not performing correctly.
Ea90008; while driving at 20 mph, the defective driver's seatbelt malfunctioned, causing the occupant to sustain serious injuries to the chest and neck, and bent the steering wheel.
Driver's shoulder belt does not lock in emergency situations, preventing driver from being held securely.*skd
Driver's side shoulder belt has been replaced/repaired three times.
Rear seat belts do not properly retain car seat in event of sudden stop or accident. Fits loose, too much slack.tt
Rear seat passenger was killed in a single car rollover, due to seat belt failure.
Driver's seat broke at a weld site. *sd
The seatback on the driver's side is broken. The dealer is aware of problem. The seat has not been repaired.
Driver's seatback popped out of postion and fell rearward.
I bought this 1989 escort gt from a family member and the driver's seat was broken when he had the car.i have tried to locate another seat, but apparently there is a problem with escort gts seats since i cannot find another one in stock anywhere or in any local junkyards.the back of the seat is broken and i have to put the split-back seat in the down position (leaving the trunk exposed from the interior of the car) to hold the back of the driver's seat in the upright position.if i have more then two passengers in the car, i have to put the back seat back up, leaving the driver's seat leaning too far back to be in a position to drive safely.
The driver's seatback broke on the right side.
Consumer was in an accident side impact the driver side seat fell backwards and the seat belt retractor came apart .tt
When applying the brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right.please describe.
While driving, at approx. 45 mph, made attempt to slow down and suddenly brake pedal went to floor, without prior warning, result hit another vehicle.tt
Brakes started dragging, then noticed fire coming from the right front wheel, replaced brake assembly.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
An electrical short or shock caused the steering column to catch on fire while driving the vehicle.please describe.
Horn is inoperative due to brushes in the column of steering wheel.tt
Horn is inoperative due to brushes in the column of steering wheel.tt
While driving heard loud noise, sounded like something dragging under vehicle, caused by broken teeth around gear, could cause crash, auto repair replaced gears, outer cv boot, and transmission fluid.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
Inner tie rod failed.
Smoke pouring out of vehicle. Steering column,floor and dash board engulfed in flames. Vehicle totaled.
Roof fell down while driving, causingdriver to lose control, resulting in an accident/injuries.
Hood will not stay down, became unlatched and flew up while driving. Dealer is not aware of the problem. Manufacturer contacted and cannot remedy the problem.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the alternator while in traffic.consumer had a new battery installed, parking brake cable reconnected, a une was performed, water pump replaced, replaced brake pads,disc pad shims and rotors, new alternator, new transmission gasket, coolant fan motor installed which was replaced a second time, inner tie rods and outer tie rods wheel alignment was performed, emission control device replaced, starter was replaced for the second time,timing belt failed while traveling in rush hour traffic, undetected problem with differential caused destruction of transmission.
Front struts and lower control arms keep breaking. Please explain.tt
Front struts and lower control arms keep breaking. Please explain.tt
Engine check engine light is on,the car stalls and jerks.i was with my car in two services. The first:pyramid shell service charged me with 400$ for some ignitions modules who were replaced.after i picked up my car in one hour i met the same problems.i brought the car back and they checked again and said that will cost me another 400$ because they have to change the computer.isaid no,because i had no trust in them and i went to john west ford .o.k.they changed again almost the same parts and charged me with 620$.i paid everything.i just thought that will be good. No way.aftera few hours,when i drove my car home on the hyway it start to show the same nice problem.stalls ,jerks.but no differencies.it was the same like on the first time.what can i do?my car is still bad.my money are gone.who will be responsable for that?me?i gave my money wishing to see my car fixed,repaird.those guys took my money and didn't do the right thing.i am the great looser and they will be always the winners.how can i take my money back or see my car repaird?sorry for my wrong english.thank you and please help me.
Daughter was driving the vehicle to school, check engine light kept coming on, noticed smoke getting up thehill, vehicle died, pushed vehicle out of way, vehicle front engulfed in flames, driver stuck in seat belt.
While driving local road when suddenly gas pedal stuck; vehicle rolled forward with brakes applied; hit parked jeep.tt
A clamp from the throttle body dislodged and entered the engine resulting in complete engine failure. *et
Throttle body corroded, causing vehicle to hesitate. *sd
While driving the throttle remained open and the continued to accelerate. Please describe.
Consumer was driving at approximately 15 mph,getting ready to get on freeway, wantedto hit the gas pedal to accelerate, gas pedal got stuck and was not able to slow down. In order to slow down,the consumer had to leave pressure on brake pedal then put the car into neutral and pull to side of the road.
Accelerator pedal went to the floor and stuck.
Gas pedal went to the floor during brake application. Pulled on emergency brake no response and vehicle spun out of control.
As soon as vehicle starts the rpms rev to 2200 rpms for about two seconds then fall to 0 and engine dies/stalls if acceleratosr is not pressed quickly. Once moving and clutch pushed in and decelerating to come to a stop, the vehicle stalls.also, replaced map sensor.
While driving consumer tookfoot off the brakesand vehicle accelerated.when going up a hill or going around a corner consumer will apply the brakes, and that will stop the vehicle.
Box connecting with heat coil is missing , no connection that will start heat/air. Dealer knows that it was an oversight of manufacturer, but because it was not warranty they are not responsible. Consumer states that due to no heater and driving in cold weather, he got sick, dealer told consumer that since he never noticed the vehicle did not have the heater or defroster installed that this was his problem since the warranty has run out, consumer was from hawaii where he never had to use the heater or defroster and never realized that the manufacturer had left this out.
Wheels may have locked as in service bulletin t1 91-02-05, only this occured on an icy road.driver was unable to maintain control of vehicle resulting in a crash.
Wheel fell off, causing accident. (new jersey police report)*sd
Right front wheel studs sheared off, causing wheel to fall off. (ohio state police report)
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