We found the following complaints for FORD FORD (1996)
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1996 ford explorer, 4x4.driving in desert went over a bump a little fast, which set off my airbags.my rider is in the hospital for broken nose, cheek and some kind of smoke inhalation.my windshield is broken because the bag hit the mirror which then hit the windshield. My steering wheel is destroyed, cruise control and horns are out of service.before i could drive the car again i had to cut the airbags out.what the hell is this! no damage to the car except what the airbags did.i want this all fixed at ford's expense.i have had this car 10 years with no problems except; recalled tires, steering bars and brakes (all recall).
This m/v has been worked on at least 15-20 times for the same problem in the begining car was taken to sullivanbros while under warrentie and found nothing wrong. Since 7-2000 this car was at two dealers and the cost close to $800,00car still has same problems. Stallsthe past week this car has almost been in two accidents as the car has stalled while making left turn into on coming lanes. Car stalls and every thing goes dead. Since august the car has been worked on atshiretown ford inc 147 samoset st plymouth ma #02360 still waiting for phonecall to bring car back again what can i do.
First my engine seemed to overheat a bit then every once in a while it would sound like the engine was grinding on something and wouldn't stop.. Sounded like a bunch of chains in my hood. But then on occasions the stupid thing wouldn't shut off when it was making the chain sound, even with my key out. It just happened again and now the thing smells like something is burning and i have no power what so ever in my vehicle. Before when it finally shut off it sounded like it was about to spark. Then it was making a clicking noise that wasn't cool.
Dt*: the contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch was leaking fluid.there is a nhtsa recall on other ford vehicles.the vin was not included in the recall.when the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the repair were made for a fee. Also every 25000 miles, the oil pan gasket needed to be changed due a small leak.the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem.third, the exhaust and intake manifolds were leaking causing a noxious smell inside the vehicle.the vehicle was then taken to the same service dealer.the dealer replaced both manifolds, and determined that there was an oil leak dripping onto the exhaust system.
On sunday december 11, 2005 while traveling on the highway i expired a sudden spike in temperature on my 1996 ford crown victoria. After taking my car to a ford dealership i was informed that my "plastic" intake manifold had cracked. I have researched the current investigation and had never received any sort of customer notification from ford. I heard about the manifold issue from a fellow employee. The total cost of repairs for this faulty manifold was $978.00. I feel if they knew they needed to update it with an aluminum manifold than they knew the plastic ones were faulty.
Dt*: the contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch was leaking fluid.there is a nhtsa recall on other ford vehicles.the vin was not included in the recall.when the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the repair were made for a fee. Also every 25000 miles, the oil pan gasket needed to be changed due a small leak.the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem.third, the exhaust and intake manifolds were leaking causing a noxious smell inside the vehicle.the vehicle was then taken to the same service dealer.the dealer replaced both manifolds, and determined that there was an oil leak dripping onto the exhaust system.
My 1996 mercury villager developed a failure in the air flow sensor (part $330) that resulted in vehicle stalls, including stops on the highway, that nearly resulted in crashes. Therequiredrepairs exceeded $500. I know ford has a similar recall out now for the 1997-2003 (/) models).
Transmission failed.
Since vehicle was purchased in 1999, i have reported to ford motor and budget car sales the problem with the brake system, brakes jam, vehicle goes backward and jerks forward while sitting in traffic. Ford motor co. Refuses to take responsibilty for the manufacturing defect and budget auto sales says they cannot find the problem and i need to wait until "something happens"this vehicle is a death trap and i implore someone to assist me in getting these defects corrected before someone is killed.
Since the purchase of this vehicle (1996 ford sable) i have had problems..the car shuts off at speeds of 10mph, while sitting in traffic, or attempting to accelerate.i have reported this probem to nhtsa, the dealer, ford motor co. And the local newspaper, the dealer says he can not fix it until it duplicates while he has it...again he says "wait until something happens" , i asked if he were waiting for someone to be injured or killed he said unfortunately that's what will have to happen in order to locate the problem. I find this to be a ludicruous answer, ford motor company should take responsiblity for manufacturer defects. Ford motor company refuses to correct these defects.
Factory installed push-rod, between the brake pedal and master cylinder, was not the proper part (it was too long). The result of this error has caused failure to the abs system.
Steering column failed.
Power steering pump failed resulting in noise.
Power steering pump failed resulting in noise.
Rear end is to light, causing loss of traction on turns and on small bumps at any speed.
Rear end noise present, replaced rear suspension and noise continued.
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On 06/03/2005, a government owned, 1996 ford bronco, was observed on fire while parked in a parking garage.the vehicle had been turned off and parked for approximately eight hours when the fire occurred.the fire was observed at the front of the vehicle, and burned for several minutes before it could be extinguished.the fire was believed to have been caused by the cruise control deactivation switch.
Dt*: the contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch was leaking fluid.there is a nhtsa recall on other ford vehicles.the vin was not included in the recall.when the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the repair were made for a fee. Also every 25000 miles, the oil pan gasket needed to be changed due a small leak.the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem.third, the exhaust and intake manifolds were leaking causing a noxious smell inside the vehicle.the vehicle was then taken to the same service dealer.the dealer replaced both manifolds, and determined that there was an oil leak dripping onto the exhaust system.
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