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Air bag did not inflate fully in a front end collision.
Vehicle was involved in an accident, neither front airbags deployed
Passive restraint system disables my ignition (it seems) sometimes when i put my key in to start the car. The alarm light blinks rapidly and if i take out my key and re insert it,i will hear a small noise like a mechanism resetting and then my car will start. 3 attempts to put on diagnostic machine..failed to diagnose.
On may 5, 2016, i was driving on hwy 395 (nevada). Driving at approximately 40 mph due to rain/hail. I felt my car begin to hydroplane, and then began to spin out of control across the hwy. At least 5 complete circles until i slammed into a concrete wall where the car came to a stop. My airbags did not deploy. The drivers seat bolts broke upon impact as well. No other cars were involved, but i suffered multiple bruises on my rt. Arm, as well as severe whiplash and internal bruising from seat breaking free upon impact. My back/spine are in serious pain due to being knocked out of alignment when the seat broke, and airbags did not deploy. I did not file a claim with my insurance company, as i only have liability insurance, however i do have an accident case number from the nevada highway patrol: # 160500374 date: 05/05/2016 time: 9:56 am
Stirring-wheel airbags did not deploy on getting hit head-but on the passenger side did deploy but due to the defect stirring wheel airbag not deploying the driver to hit the windshield
Air bag light malfunctioned.
Vehicle was rear ended and collidedwith another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's seatback collapsed, and restraints released.also,airbags did not deploy, resuling in minor injuries. Ford will be notified.
Air bags continued to smoke approximately 15 minutes after deployment, due to crash, and fire department had to use co2 to prevent fire.
Consumer's vehicle collided into a wood fence at 30mph. Upon impact,air bag did not deploy.dealer has not been notified. Please provide further details.
Upon impact the airbag did not deploy. The airbag deployed after the driver exited the vehicle.when the air bag finally deployed,it caused the driver's head to go into the windshield .the drive sustained severe injuries to thehead.the manufacturer has been notified.
While drivingand without hitting a bump, both driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed. Driver lost control of the vehicle, and hit several trees. Vehicle has not been seen.
Vehicle was in an accident that caused a delayed reaction of the air bags. When accident was over and while checking to see if everyone in the vehicle was okay, the bags deployed. Dealer has been contacted.
When traveling about 50 mph vehicle was involved in a head-on collision(impact speed between 30-40 mph), and there was no deployment of the air bags. The vehicle has not been repaired. Damages totalling $4,614. 51.
I went to the passenger's side of the car to place my briefcase, and my gym bag inside. I then put the passenger seat up, i placed my briefcase on the seat, and i shut thepassenger side door.as i shut the door, i heard a loud sound of what i thought was icecracking off the car.i went over to the drivers side and found the window completely shattered and blown out of the car.at least 80% of the glass from the window was on the outside of the car, on the ground.. I was shocked to see the window shattered in such a way because i assumed all of the windows in my car had safety glass.this evently disturbed me because if there had been a child or a passenger in that back seat when i had closed that door, they would have been injured. When i first leased my mustang in july of 1998, i had problems putting that window up after having my convertible top down.it would take me 2 or 3 tries of pressing the electric switch up and down until that window finally squealed its way all the way up the track. I now believe that the back driver's side window was not put into the track properly, causing severe pressure on the glass.thecombination of extreme cold weather and pressure finally caused the glass to shatter with the vibrations of closing the door.this caused the window to blow outwards, and all over the ground.due to this defect, i feel the expense to repair this window should be the responsibility of the ford motor company.
The contact owns a 1998 ford mustang. Immediately after the vehicle was purchased, it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the ignition wires and engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic also diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be properly aligned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 1998 ford mustang which was purchased brand new in 1998. The vehicle was parked in front of his home when he noticed flames coming from the rear end of the vehicle. He immediately attempted to extinguish the fire to no avail. The fire department was called and were able to extinguish the fire. The fire marshall stated that the origin of the fire was electrical and also included that in the police/fire report filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was not aware if there were any open recalls on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
Alternator failed at 50.000 & fried the battery alsocost 275.00 with laborwant reinbustment for the parts & labor this should of never happen at that mileage
Alternator failed at 50.000 & fried the battery alsocost 275.00 with laborwant reinbustment for the parts & labor this should of never happen at that mileage
On startup, most often but not limited to after sitting overnight, engine produces a 'clicking' or 'racheting' noise. When ignition is turned to off, starter grinds and makes horrible noise as if 'starting a car that is already running'... In order to turn engine off first i must crank key to start position, where starter then grinds and whirs because engine is running, then back to off position before engine will kill.i have never driven car when car starts up with 'clicking/racheting' noise... I always turn it off and restart it. Problem occurred after 1 month of ownership and is seemingly random?... # of occurances is approx.10-15 times over 3 years... 2 different dealerships could not locate cause or reproduce problem... Strange.
In december went to start car and had to get jumped.car ran fine for about a month and it did it again.and the intervals between jumps got closer, then we thought it was the battery so we got a new battery and had the alternator tested and it came back oay.. Radio quit working as did the cigarette lighter the same day and then about a week later the theft light came on and stayed on for about 10 minutes and then went off.then last week the dash lights quit working and replaced fuse, but still no lights and air bag light came on and stayed on.we put in new radio 2 weeks ago.we put it in shop last week to have checked and they tell me that it's the radio that has been causing problems.well how could radio you just installed cause probs back in december? they have my grandmother believing them.cost her $269.they reprogramed the computer and put in 4 fuses, but did not fix the so called radio problem, and told her that lucky the radio didnt make the car explode and catch fire??said that the hot and ground were crossed but we had them tested and they werent. They also said that the radio was pulling 3 times the power that it should. I think that they didnt want to honor the warranty, and were finding somethng to blame it on. Because if it were the radio, why didnt they fix that instead of reprogramming the computer and replacing fuses??
Service engine light comes on and stays on for a period of time then goes off.this has been happening for sometime before warranty expired but has not been taken to a dealer to be checked.rear suspension feels as if the shock absorbers have already failed, causing harder than normal shocks specially when hitting small bumps or deeps on the road.key gets stock on the ignition when parking and attempting to remove the key.vehicle has been in two different dealers in an attemp to correct the failure but it continues to happen.appreciate any assiatance and suggestions you can provide with respect to similar problems reported to you.
If i use the turn signals my rear, right(passenger) brake light will quit working.if i use it again it sometimes turns back on. I have been told that sometimes they dont work when i turn on my car, and have not used my turn signals. On occasions when i switch on my highbeams my headlights go off all together.
Engine would not start turn over.smoke appeared around parking brake handle.1st time dealer replaced ground strap and starter.occured again 2 day later.dealer unable to isolate the problem.problem occured again that same night.dealer replace main wiring harness and problem corrected.
While driving on the interstate the vehiclestalled when i tried to restartthe car i pulled off the road and this when i noticed fire coming out from above the right front tire this car was manufactured with a fiberglass hood which is very flamable the hood caught fire whichcaught the top on firewhich fell into the interior which caught fire and resulted in a total loss of vehicle if this was a wreck andi was trapped in the car when the engine and hood caught fire this would have resulted in a loss of life, ford should not have installed a fiberglass hood on a convertable ,when i contacted them about the fire they were very cold and seemed to not care that a car they built with only 25,000 miles on it burst into flames while being driven down the road.
Left the vehicle parked andwithout prior warningvehicle caught on fire. Fire started inside of compartment.
If i use the turn signals my rear, right(passenger) brake light will quit working.if i use it again it sometimes turns back on. I have been told that sometimes they dont work when i turn on my car, and have not used my turn signals. On occasions when i switch on my highbeams my headlights go off all together.
In december went to start car and had to get jumped.car ran fine for about a month and it did it again.and the intervals between jumps got closer, then we thought it was the battery so we got a new battery and had the alternator tested and it came back oay.. Radio quit working as did the cigarette lighter the same day and then about a week later the theft light came on and stayed on for about 10 minutes and then went off.then last week the dash lights quit working and replaced fuse, but still no lights and air bag light came on and stayed on.we put in new radio 2 weeks ago.we put it in shop last week to have checked and they tell me that it's the radio that has been causing problems.well how could radio you just installed cause probs back in december? they have my grandmother believing them.cost her $269.they reprogramed the computer and put in 4 fuses, but did not fix the so called radio problem, and told her that lucky the radio didnt make the car explode and catch fire??said that the hot and ground were crossed but we had them tested and they werent. They also said that the radio was pulling 3 times the power that it should. I think that they didnt want to honor the warranty, and were finding somethng to blame it on. Because if it were the radio, why didnt they fix that instead of reprogramming the computer and replacing fuses??
While the consumer was driving they witnessed smoke coming from the ventilation vents.after witnessing the smoke, the consumer pulled over and got out of the vehicle.the instrument panel caught flames.a nearby driver put the fire out with the extinguisher, and the fire department was contacted.they determined that the fire was caused by a loose wire that touched the metal and sparked a fire.the dealership has been contacted but not the manufacturer.
While sitting at a red light consumer smelled smoke and then noticed smoke coming from the dashboard.got out the vehicle and the fire started. Another consumer standing three cars from her helped to put the fire out.
The contact owns a 1998 ford mustang. Immediately after the vehicle was purchased, it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the ignition wires and engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic also diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be properly aligned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Intake manifold developed a crack in the housing under the thermostat. This was reported as tsb 97m91.
Check engine light remains on. Was told faulty head gasket. Losing coolant with no visable leaks. Estimated $1200.00 repair at least. With the number of complaints regarding the ford 3.8 c.i. Engine why have there been no recalls for the mustang unlike the tauris? (same engine)
I recently purchased a 1999 ford mustang with a 1998 used engine installed into it. I only had 1 real problem with it and it was my exhaust. I had that fixed and ran great for the next day. Less then 36 hrs after the exhaust was fixed and after sitting for about 15 hrs or so, which wasfrom around 9:45 pm friday the 21st toaround 12:30 to 1:00 pm on the 22nd of august. A neighbor came pounding on our door telling us our car was on fire!!!! he also stated that he heard what sounded like someone was trying to start it from a distance. Well we don't have a remote starter for this car, it only unlocks the car and trunk, does not start it.we believe it was electrical in nature and need to find out what happened as i only had liability ins. And now i have lost my car and have nothing...... I have pictures of my car just melting away, the entire front of it. I loved this car,i wasn't even finished paying for it. I still owe $1395 on it and i only had it for about 7 months. Fire marshall is still investigating it. I believe he said it possibly started on the passenger side where there was a box above the tire area with wires in it. What were these wires, what were they for as i couldn't see anything matching that description on a 1998 engine image...???this was the first and only real problem we had, the engine light was always on from the time of purchase, seller did fix but light came back on in about 1 week and was on until fire.
Radiator reservoir failed.yh
Excessive wear of rear brake shoes due to defective caliper. Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure due to water pump breaking offbracket, and causing a serpentine belt failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done due toexpired warranty, and vehicle was not covered under a recall. Consumer had water pump casing and bills on request.
Ford motor co. Does not recognize this to be a problem, and stated that there is nothing they can do for their consumers at this time, when there has been problems with a similar issue with other vehicles (explorer). No safety defect mentioned.
Fan motor failed,caused car to overheat.yh
Radiator reservior cap failed.
Clunk when engine changed torque noted after vehicle in service 4 mos. Dealer failed to properly diagnose.problem progressively became worse and on second trip in june, 1999 dealer properly diagnosed problem as broken engine mount left side.
While driving at an undetermined speed the vehicle stalled, which caused the consumer to pull off the road. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. Please add any additional information.
Clunk when engine changed torque noted after vehicle in service 4 mos. Dealer failed to properly diagnose.problem progressively became worse and on second trip in june, 1999 dealer properly diagnosed problem as broken engine mount left side.
Excessive wear of rear brake shoes due to defective caliper. Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure due to water pump breaking offbracket, and causing a serpentine belt failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done due toexpired warranty, and vehicle was not covered under a recall. Consumer had water pump casing and bills on request.
Valve cover leak (twice), repairs were done. The camshaft position sensor was replaced which remedied the check engine light, due to failure.
Car continually overheated, brought in several times to dealer and never completely fixed.then it completely blew the engine due to the head gaskets failing.
I have made numerous attempts to solve this situation and no one seems to want to be of assistance please contact me as soon as possible. No safety defect listed in summary.
While driving andwhen vehicle coming or slowing down to stop the vehicle would turn off for unknown reason.vehicle has been in shop for the third time and condition has not been corrected at this time.
While applying the brakesvehicle would stall withoutindications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
After sitting overnight, upon startup of enigne, a lot of clicking/ticking noises from engine.
I have had my vehicleat brandon ford for the same problem four different times. They are very rude and short and i feel like i wasted $17000.
Engine knocks under load.knock disappears at idle and low load.dealer is replaced engine...engine was not dismantled to determine actual cause.replacement engine installed also blew last week (9/1/2000) and the dealer is ordering a second replacement. I had to purchase an extended warranty with the first replacement and may have to pay some type of deductible with this subsequent replacement. Looking for repeated incidents with the cobra 4.6 engine.just for clarification, the dealer has been more than helpful in attempting to resolve the problem, but the engines being delivered appear to be remanufactured engines.
While consumer is traveling 40 mph or less with the clutch in or out in neutral the vehicle stalls,dealer has been unable to rectify the problem.nlm
On three occasions vehicle experience engine "pinging" when under acceleration or when accessories are used.
Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment after being parked for less than 15 minutes. Fire department indicated itmight havebeen the alternator. Dealer said that vehiclewas totaled.
Driving at any speed engine check light keeps coming on. Vehicle loses a lot of fuel.contacted dealer to see if they would correct the promblem, but they won't. The oil is leaking from the engine.
While driving vehicle caught onfire under the engine. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
I have made numerous attempts to solve this situation and no one seems to want to be of assistance please contact me as soon as possible. No safety defect listed in summary.
Engine accelerated four times at a high rpm from an idle position while the mototr was engaged.dt
Engine knocks under load.knock disappears at idle and low load.dealer is replaced engine...engine was not dismantled to determine actual cause.replacement engine installed also blew last week (9/1/2000) and the dealer is ordering a second replacement. I had to purchase an extended warranty with the first replacement and may have to pay some type of deductible with this subsequent replacement. Looking for repeated incidents with the cobra 4.6 engine.just for clarification, the dealer has been more than helpful in attempting to resolve the problem, but the engines being delivered appear to be remanufactured engines.
While traveling at approx. 25 mph driver proceeded to make a right hand turn when in the curve vehicle suddenly lost all power. Engine quit, driver had no control over steering or brakes. Accident occurred striking two vehicles. 2 cars determined to be totalled, 3rd car being evaluated for loss. Outdoor temps were noted to be in high ninety's to low 100's. Cause of engine shut down unknown at this time, but possible vapor lock problem may have existed.
The stalling problem is a major safety hazard. The car stalls when the brake pedal is depressed (in neutral gear). The power steering and power brakes also lose power, causing me to do whatever not to crash. I know of other mustangs noticing the same problem. My car was serviced at the dealer for this specific problem, but failed to fix it.
Consumer was driving at 20-25 mph and suddenlyvehicle lost all power. Engine just shut down, leaving consumer with no control of the steering/ abssystem. Went to stop by applying the brakes and crashed over some bumps in the street. Dealer has been contacted.
Belt jumping was fixed after aftermarket pullies were bought, all others still haveing problems.
Excessive wear of rear brake shoes due to defective caliper. Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure due to water pump breaking offbracket, and causing a serpentine belt failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done due toexpired warranty, and vehicle was not covered under a recall. Consumer had water pump casing and bills on request.
Raw fuel smell entering cab randemly when over 85 degrees.please help doing lemon law. Very afraid to drive. Wife and child got very sick.
There is a rattling sound in the exhaust system, vehicle taken to dealeship, no problem found,new muffler put on, however noise still continued, vehicle taken back to dealership, owner was informed that the wrongg muffler was put on vehicle. Cj
Everytime the occupant fills the gas tank up gas fumes enter into vehicle,causing occupant to feel sick, andcan result ina crash.there is a tsb to replace the fuel lines etc. But problem is still occurring.please provide further information and vin#.
The mass air flow sensor was replaced.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving any speed, antifreeze leaked heavily from the vehicle.a private repair shop inspected the vehicle and determined that the intake manifold was cracked.also, while driving 75 mph, there was a clicking noise heard, and the hood raised slightly as if it was not shut properly.the contact pulled over and shut it again.the repair shop was unable to determine the cause of that problem.
Driver noticed while checking the fluids, that the intake manifold had a crack. Consumer has notified the dealership.
1.convertible roof was out of alignment when car was received, .25# gaps between seals of front section of folding roof.2.harsh noise was heard when braking and turning, diagnosed to be "water dripping on exhaust pipe" by dealer(?!!)a/c also not strong-possibly replaced (never fully told) brake shoes/pads also worked on. 3.while driving on highway, going uphill, car began slowing down, pulled onto shoulder as car stopped.diagnosed as fuel pump failure.
Consumer smelled antifreeze.looked under the hood and discovered a cracked intake manifold.the vehicle was not operable.
While driving vehicle overheated on its own. Vehiclehesitated while accelerating, then stalled.consumerwas unable to restartvehicle, and had the vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanicdetermined that the intake manifold needed to be replaced.this vehicle was not recalled by vinor under warranty. Consumer informed the mechanic thatpart number f8a2-9424-bc,notification #97m91for intake manifold was recalled. Mechanicinsisted that recall was not for this vehicle.
Intake manifold has cracked and has resulted in water leaking from manifold.consumer has made all necessary repairs to vehicle.
Consumer states that the plastic intake manifoldcracked. As a result, the coolant leaked onto the engine.
There is a cracked engine manifold, andwateris being dumped out out ofvehicle. Contacted dealer, anddealer noted that the vin number did not match.
Dt:1998 ford mustang.the consumer states the air intake manifold has cracked.the engine started smoking and the vehicle was running hot.the engine coolant would run out.the vehicle has been looked at by a mechanic and the vehicle has not been fixed.the consumer called ford. There was a class action lawsuit, if the settlement goes through it will be appealed.therefore, ford was not doing anything about the problem.
While driving the vehicle at 60 mph started to smell anti-freeze. When i checked the engine compartment.i found that the left side of the plastic, intake manifold had cracked an was leaking anti-freeze.contacted dealer, they wanted $580 for a new manifold plus labor to put it on.i feel that if a manufacture puts an intake manifold on on of thier vehicles it shoud last for the lifetime of the vehicle and should not have cracked, i think this is poor enginering, and should be replaced free of charge by the dealer, since ford has replace all police vehicle intakes.
1.convertible roof was out of alignment when car was received, .25# gaps between seals of front section of folding roof.2.harsh noise was heard when braking and turning, diagnosed to be "water dripping on exhaust pipe" by dealer(?!!)a/c also not strong-possibly replaced (never fully told) brake shoes/pads also worked on. 3.while driving on highway, going uphill, car began slowing down, pulled onto shoulder as car stopped.diagnosed as fuel pump failure.
Braking, and shifting (automatic). Need information on making ford pay for the lemon!
In december went to start car and had to get jumped.car ran fine for about a month and it did it again.and the intervals between jumps got closer, then we thought it was the battery so we got a new battery and had the alternator tested and it came back oay.. Radio quit working as did the cigarette lighter the same day and then about a week later the theft light came on and stayed on for about 10 minutes and then went off.then last week the dash lights quit working and replaced fuse, but still no lights and air bag light came on and stayed on.we put in new radio 2 weeks ago.we put it in shop last week to have checked and they tell me that it's the radio that has been causing problems.well how could radio you just installed cause probs back in december? they have my grandmother believing them.cost her $269.they reprogramed the computer and put in 4 fuses, but did not fix the so called radio problem, and told her that lucky the radio didnt make the car explode and catch fire??said that the hot and ground were crossed but we had them tested and they werent. They also said that the radio was pulling 3 times the power that it should. I think that they didnt want to honor the warranty, and were finding somethng to blame it on. Because if it were the radio, why didnt they fix that instead of reprogramming the computer and replacing fuses??
Radio failed.
In december went to start car and had to get jumped.car ran fine for about a month and it did it again.and the intervals between jumps got closer, then we thought it was the battery so we got a new battery and had the alternator tested and it came back oay.. Radio quit working as did the cigarette lighter the same day and then about a week later the theft light came on and stayed on for about 10 minutes and then went off.then last week the dash lights quit working and replaced fuse, but still no lights and air bag light came on and stayed on.we put in new radio 2 weeks ago.we put it in shop last week to have checked and they tell me that it's the radio that has been causing problems.well how could radio you just installed cause probs back in december? they have my grandmother believing them.cost her $269.they reprogramed the computer and put in 4 fuses, but did not fix the so called radio problem, and told her that lucky the radio didnt make the car explode and catch fire??said that the hot and ground were crossed but we had them tested and they werent. They also said that the radio was pulling 3 times the power that it should. I think that they didnt want to honor the warranty, and were finding somethng to blame it on. Because if it were the radio, why didnt they fix that instead of reprogramming the computer and replacing fuses??
Owner's manual states when key turned on and not buckled, warning light should appear 1-2 minutes & chime should sound 4-8 seconds.this consistently does not happen.
When the headlights are on they could go off at anytime without warning.to turn them back on i either have to pull back on the "multi function switch" or turn on the left or right turn signal.even after doing that the headlights will go off at anytime and as many times.the ford service rep and the csaa rep indicated it could be a faulty "multi function switch".i purchased this vehicle recently from a personal friend who is the original owner.also i had a 1994 ford mustang which had the faulty "multi function switch" replaced because the washer fluid was not spraying when it was turned on.it's just too much of a coincidence to have faulty "multi function switch" replaced.there should be more research done on the replacement of the "switch" to confirm that a "recall" is in order.thank you.
Dt*: the contact stated in order for the headlights to illuminate, the contact had to turn the bright lights on and off.when the turn signal was turned right or left, the headlights shut off.the dealership was contacted.
Dt*: the contact stated in order for the headlights to illuminate, the contact had to turn the bright lights on and off.when the turn signal was turned right or left, the headlights shut off.the dealership was contacted.
The vehicles multi-function switch failed which caused the right turn signal, hazard lights and the right front parking lamp to fail.*nlm
My husband i purchased a 1998 rouch mustang gt.the conversion kit includes side pipes, computer chip, different suspension, and some things im not sure of.i have been having problems with raw fuel smell coming into cab of car.it get's very bad.it only happens when it is 85 degrees or above.and only happens randemly.one day while driving my daughter from school, fuel smell came into cab.daughter and i gaged.pulled over and shut car off. Took car to dealer, they said they were waiting for new fuel line from the roush company.i was told that the rouch cars needed different fuel line then that of the manufacturer.they said they fixed the problem.then my husband and i were going to daytona.it happened again.pulled into dealership shut car off with windows down.ten to fifteen minutes gone by before george nagel the service manager sat in it.he kept car do to he smell of fuel. And that isafter the car sitting there airing out.he smelled it coming from the vents.they said they fixed it .happened again.now goerge is saying that he does not know if it was gas or emmisions that he smelled. My car know sits in my driveway, i am renting a car.i am doing lemon law.i was told by an attorney if i can not prove my case they will lean towards the manufacure. There is a serious problem with my car.i am afraid of this car.i have owned mustangs for many years now.thats all i have owned.i love my car.i'm afraid to drive it. But my safety is at risk.please help me.
Car is hard to start or long start cycle, fuel pump check valve leaking requiring fuel pump replacement.
1998 ford mustang gt has fumes entering the passenger compartment of the vehicle. *mr this caused the consumer to have breathing problems. *sc
While traveling at 70 mphthe vehicle lost power, forcing an emergency exit from the highway.the vehicle was towed to the nearest ford dearlership and we were advised that a technical service bulletin had been issued advising dealersthat there was a problem with a wax ring in the fuel system that was breaking apart and the wax pieces were lodging in the fuel pump casing the car to lose power.no recalls had been issued because we were told the cars were all still under warranty.
Raw fuel smell randomly enters cab of car.this only happens when it is 85 or or hotter.it burns my eyes and gets me very sick.this is very dangerous forme and my family and other people on the road for this can cause an accident. Or my car catch on fire.
Consumer states that while driving the intake manifold cracked and burst causing vehicle to stall.problem occured due to component being made of plastic. Mr
Vehicle was leaking coolant due to a crack in the intake manifold.contacted dealer.i
Intake manifold is made of plastic, this lead to it cracking and anti-freeze coming out. Could not see while driving.
While driving at about 40-50mph low fluid light came on.then, consumer noticed that there was smoke coming fromengine.when he pulled over there was anti-freeze pouring out ontofloor. Contacted dealer, and dealer did not want to fixproblem.
Intake manifold is cracked in the exact same place on the exact same part that had recalls the two previous years. Recall number 97m91. I called ford and they said my vin isn't covered. Obviously, whatever they did to "fix" the problem didn't work. There are also select vin's that are covered for the exact same problem in my year car. Why would they only replace certain manifolds? they could have had left over intakes from the previous years faulty batch that they installed on various cars from my year, and think they will get away with not replacing it because my vin isn't showing up as made in factory "x" which had faulty parts made from a bad casting. Curiously, the intakes from the two previous years have a 7 year no-questions-asked replacment program going on for the same car, same model, same engine. What did ford do to alleviate the problem for my year car? my guess is nothing. Also, the way we found the crack initially was by a suggestion from a ford parts/service tech who specifically told me to "check the intake for a crack under the thermostat housing". Isn't that a little too coincidental????
Had a short in the gas tank due to awire chaffeddue to the factory installation.
Vehicle would hesitate, cut off or not start back up.dealer had to replacefuel pump because no gas was getting to fuel injectors.consumer has had the vehicle for 2 years, and was responsible for $607.19.
Fuel pump failed causing engine to shut down in traffic.
Fuel pump broke down.
The first time the car just quite on the highway while driving in rush hour traffic while we were on vacation. The second time it lost power and was starting very hard (10 to 15 sec. To start). Both times it was loss of fuel pressure and needed a fuel pump assembly. The fuel pump its self was fine, but a small clear flexible hose that attaches from the fuel pump/basket assembly in the gas tank to the lid that bolts on the top of the gas tank rubs against various parts inside the gas tank and wears a hole in it. Since this estimated $2 item cannot be purchased separately i was forced to spend hundreds of dollars on the whole assembly. The mechanics at the dealership explained to me that 90% of the "fuel pump failures" have had nothing to really due with the fuel pump. It was either the hose inside the gas tank rubbing through or the wires inside rubbing through. Why is there no recall for this? i would ask for a push for the hoses but if the wiring in the gas tank is wearing through also it needs to be changed before someone gets killed if they have not yet!*nlm
1.convertible roof was out of alignment when car was received, .25# gaps between seals of front section of folding roof.2.harsh noise was heard when braking and turning, diagnosed to be "water dripping on exhaust pipe" by dealer(?!!)a/c also not strong-possibly replaced (never fully told) brake shoes/pads also worked on. 3.while driving on highway, going uphill, car began slowing down, pulled onto shoulder as car stopped.diagnosed as fuel pump failure.
Vehicle is difficult to start.took it to dealer, and the dealer has replaced the fuel pump 5 times.
Electric fuel pump failed twice.
Fuel pump failed.
While driving up hill between 30-45 mph vehicle bottomed out. Cause of problem fuel relay cut off switch failed.owner had no control vehicle when problem occurred. Manufacturer has not been notified.
Problems with gas leaking from vehicle. *mr everytime the gas tank was filled 1/2 to full, gas leaked at the connector where the intake pipe meets the tank.the rubber seal at the connector was very loose and wet when gas leaked.there was a smell of gas. *sc
Vehicle is hard to start. Sometimes has alot of hesitation or missing on takeoff or reverse. Also, normally have to kill engine 1-2 times before proper engine idle occures.dt
Consumer had been smelling fuel.took vehicle to dealer who found a leak in fuel lines, and all 6 injectorswere leaking.
I hit a tree after driving off the road and the car became ingulfed in flames and soon burned the car to nuthing but straight metal loss of everything even rims were melted and windows too all that was left was hard metal surfaces i was almost burned alive plus the airbags deployed to late and my head actually impacted the steering wheel breaking my nose and splitting my forehead open and almost lost my left eye due to the impact the seatbelt worked too good it sperated my left shoulder and broke my collar bone stretching all my tendons in my left shoulder breaking my clavical and shoulder blade.
Consumer receivedrecall lettercontacted dealer for appointment in december, no parts available to remedy recall problem. Recall 97v216000.please give any further details.
Vehicle only had 4500 miles on on the odometer when i detected a fuel leak. The fuel was dripping out of the gas tank where the filler pipe connected to the tank. I was on vacation and had just driven the vehicle about 2000 miles from ohio to florida an explosion could have occured if the vehicle would have encountered any sparks or a cigarette was discarded. The vehicle was taken to a dealership in homestead, florida where it remained overnight. The dealership stated that this vehicle was the third vehicle they encountered leaking fuel that week. I contacted the manufacturer however no recall has been issued. This is a very dangerous situation that can cause fatalities or serious injury. I would like ford to reimburse me for the rental car that i obtained and take this vehicle back because i do not feel that it is safe. I work at an auto manufacturer and i do not feel like ford wants to stand behind the safety of their product.
On two occasionsnoticed fuel on ground, and vehiclewas out of gas. Vehicle been to the dealer's shop,and consumer was informed that nothing could be found. Leaks were noticed on driver's side underneath vehicle with other witness. Can nhtsa help in this matter this can be a pottenial fire hazard if come in contact to a ignition source.
Consumer filled tank up, and approximately 15 minutes laterfuel started leaking out. Fuel overflowed, passing by rubber grommet and spilling out. Consumer is having vehicle inspected. *please add additionalinformation to the form.*
Filler tube had a tear resulting in gas leakage. Mjs
The fuel filler neck grommet is leaking. According to ford, it's a common problem, but...it causes a gasoline leak if i try to fill it over about 3/8 tank, and throws gas out, when i make a left turn.this is a fire/explosion waiting to happen. Ford should have to replace these with grommets that do not break down.
In december went to start car and had to get jumped.car ran fine for about a month and it did it again.and the intervals between jumps got closer, then we thought it was the battery so we got a new battery and had the alternator tested and it came back oay.. Radio quit working as did the cigarette lighter the same day and then about a week later the theft light came on and stayed on for about 10 minutes and then went off.then last week the dash lights quit working and replaced fuse, but still no lights and air bag light came on and stayed on.we put in new radio 2 weeks ago.we put it in shop last week to have checked and they tell me that it's the radio that has been causing problems.well how could radio you just installed cause probs back in december? they have my grandmother believing them.cost her $269.they reprogramed the computer and put in 4 fuses, but did not fix the so called radio problem, and told her that lucky the radio didnt make the car explode and catch fire??said that the hot and ground were crossed but we had them tested and they werent. They also said that the radio was pulling 3 times the power that it should. I think that they didnt want to honor the warranty, and were finding somethng to blame it on. Because if it were the radio, why didnt they fix that instead of reprogramming the computer and replacing fuses??
Hood latch failed causing windshield to be badly damaged and a small crash.
While driving the hood began to come up about 1 inch, the hood is bolted on but the bolts dont seem to keep it stable during high speed.nlm
My daughter was driving west on i-64 near evansville, in when the top half of the hood separated from the bottom and flew off of the car. Body shop and ins. Said that it was a defected hood, it looks as if the front section was never sealed properly. This could have been dangerous if the hood had not blown up and away from the car.
Clutch and hood latch.
Emergency brake failed allowing the vehicle to roll backwards out of consumer driveway and hit a tree.nlm
Parking brake failed to hold the vehicle, causing vehicle to roll. Yh
When vehicle was parked on a declining slope, the emergency break slipped and vehicle starting rolling, vehicle taken to dealership, dealer found no prolbem, however, 9 months later owner received recall (00v-349), problem has been corrected. Cj
Consumer stopped vehicle on a slight grade, applied emergency brake, and exited vehicle, a pop sound was heard and vehicle began to roll down the grade until it struck a tree, consumer is requesting payment for damages be made to insurance company.(a recovery management specialist wrote in for client)
Consumer has twoford mustangs, 1998 affected by recall 00v349000.vehicle identification numbers are:[xxx] and [xxx]. Local dealership is unable to order the parts frommanufacturer to correct the defect until december of 2001.please provide any additional information/attachments.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle rolled backward while parking brake was still engaged causing it to hit another vehicle.
Recall component failed prior to recall (00s37) notification resulting in collision, the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake engaged when it failed, the vehicle rolled into the lawn, knocking down a pine tree. (insurance company writing in) *mjs
The defective emergency parking brake malfunctioned when the vehicle was parked and the key out of the ignition, and the emergency parking brake up. The vehicle rolled away, hitting a tree, which may have caused injuries.the emergency parking brake is still in the "up position" after the accident.cause unknown.please provide further details.
Consumer stated thatvehicle was parked in a parking lot.emergency brake was up, and brake didn't hold at all,causing vehicle to roll down the hill and hit a tree. Dealership was aware of the problem. They were waiting for the part to come in.
00 v 3490 000/parking brake pawl:while making a stop withemergency brake engaged, vehicle commenced to roll downhill and hit another parked car.dealer / manufacturer were notified, and were unwilling to assist in this matter.
The vehicles park brake control assembly failed prior to recall notice 00v-349 causing the vehicle to roll down a hill and hit a stone wall damaging the rear end, consumer request reimbursement.nlm
Consumer has twoford mustangs, 1998 affected by recall 00v349000.vehicle identification numbers are:[xxx] and [xxx]. Local dealership is unable to order the parts frommanufacturer to correct the defect until december of 2001.please provide any additional information/attachments.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumer received recall 00v349, however the emergency brake failed, causing an accident, consumer had applied the brake while vacating the vehicle, the brake released itself causing it to roll and hit a wall on a curb.
Whilevehicle was parked with the emergency parking brake engaged,vehcile rolled backwards, hitting a telephone pole.please give any further details.
The parking brake failed prior to recall notice 00v-349 causing damage to the right rear of the vehicle
The vehicle was parked with it's parking brake engage when it suddenly began to roll, the vehicle rolled into neighbors yard knocking down a pine tree, the consumer was unaware of recall oov-349 for the parking brake and requests reimbursement (karen canter claims dept).nlm
The vehicle rolled down the drive way with the emergency brake on and in gear. It hit a house and totaled the vehicle. *ph recall#434000 *sc
Emergency parking brake fails to catch whenlever is pulled up. Would sometimes hear a click & the vehicle would roll backwards.emergency brake lever had released.took vehicle to dealership at least 3 times, & mechanic could not locate the problem each time.emergency brake problem is intermittent.
The transmission failed without warning.
Vehicle pops out of gear, almost causing an accident.
I lost count after 22 times for that car being in the shop. Now... I can barely get it out of park.. They ordered the part for it, but failed to call me when it came in, therefore it was sent back. Then after i complained again to the service manager. I was told that the part was now on back-order, but they found one in oklahoma that was going to be sent to them for me in a week. After 3 weeks i went up there again and i was told that there is no part coming in from oklahoma, that one's on back-order too ! i am getting the run around for a car that doesn't even get me around !!!!!! this is ridiculous ! please someone help me ! i don't know what to do now and i'm always late for school and appointments because i can't get my car out of park !!!! my thumb is so sore and swollen and calloused from trying to get it out of park !
Vehicle shifts on its own, burning the transmission. Dealer has been notified.
Taken to dealership on three seperate ocassions for transmission trouble
Summary not provided by consumer
Braking, and shifting (automatic). Need information on making ford pay for the lemon!
Remote door does not work all of the time. Dealer replaced latch but did not correct the problem. Customer placed a small round magnet on the quarter panel on each side where the lid contacts the quarter panel temporarily correcting the problem. Customer would like the dealer to properly correct the problem. Car idles rough when accessorories are turned on. Transmission shifts harshly under various conditions. Transmission does not immediatelt engage in gear when going from park to drive. This seems to happen when car sits for an extended period of time but does not always occur. Customer has noticed at times an unusal large loss of transmission fluid but does not see a leak or smell. Right front door speaker cuts in and out.
Vehicle pops out of overdrive and o/d light flashes on.the transmission shop has replaced the cylnoid that controls this 4 times.works for awhile then starts again.cannot find any other problems.transmission rebuild is now the only remedy.
Consumer noticed when parking on a hill or flat land vehicle shifted out of reverse and rolled forward. Dealership serviced vehicle, and noticed shifter fork was worn out.
Transmission--torque converter.
We took car in to local ford dealer for routine mileage checkup.they heard noise in rear -end. We had them tear into the rear end to see what problem was.they gave us an estimate of $2,000.this car is only 2 yrs. Old. We questioned how this could happen.we were told it doesn't usually happen at this mileage, bearing went out and caused entire rear end to need replaced.we do not have extended warranty so we contacted ford motor corp. Customer service.they said there was no recall, therefore we would have to incur all cost.they said it was not a concern of their's.the vehicle has been sitting in our garage since that time.we still have to make payments.we feel it is faulty workmanship.this car was driven by myself with 2 small children to and from work/school every day.(it has not been "ran hard"etc.)thank you.
We took car in to local ford dealer for routine oil change and to check a noise we had heard in the rear end. They tore into the rear end to see what problem was. We were told that the whole rear end needed to be replaced. They gave us an estimate of $1600. We questioned how this could happen. We were told it doesn't usually happen at this mileage. They also told us that there was no preload on the axel. We complained to ford headquarters to no avail. The car was no longer under warranty. This was not a good answer. This is a premium car that has been well cared for and always driven by adults, and only serviced at the dealership where it was purchased. We were given no explaination as to why there was no preload, other than the car might have been assembled on monday rather than tuesday.dt
Transmission jumps out of gear/sticks in gear.
Clutch and hood latch.
While parked on decline vehicle rolled and hit another vehicle with parking brakes still on,had parking brakes done on recall in 2001. Took to dealer and dealer repaired vehicle stating parking brakes were fine.
When vehicle is turned on, it would make strange harmonic resonance noise, causing vehicle to vibrate & shake. Only happens when vehicle is running.noise would build up.problem cannot be duplicated. Vehicle could be idling & noise would also appear.mechanic cannot solve problem. Also has a bad drive train & rear end.
No summary provided by consumer
Taken to dealership on three seperate ocassions for transmission trouble
While traveling on highway and without prior warning, transmission shut down.
Manual transmission jumps out of 4th gear and reverse.dealer attempted to make no repairs and claims ford is aware of the problem.
Transmission dropped out of 4th gear.dealer replaced transmission.
I own a 1998 ford mustang coupe, ever since, i purchased this vehicle my seat belts continued to lock up. The passenger seat belt finally gave up and is no longer useful.one of my best friends recently purchased a 2001 ford mustang coupe, and dealing with the same problem.
Passenger side seatbelt will not. Work , cannot pull out to use it... The repair shop is having a hard time finding. A retractor. Mechanism....my family cannot sit in the front passenger seat. Right now
Driver's side seatbeltbottom half broke.consumer will fill additional information.
Seatbelt problem.no further information
Self-locking seat belts.
Safety seat belt slips out of the guide continually due to design location.
The front seat & shoulder belts will not stay in the guides provided for them.it may be that in a frontal collision they will not function correctly.i have seen other mustangs with a different style of guides.they look as if they might function correctly.
Vehicle's suspension design is not stable with light rear end causing the weight distribution to be off balance, consumer experienced vehicle collision due to loss of traction control in the rear end crashing into concrete wall, seatbelt did not lock up properly resulting in minor injury. Mjs
While stopped a traffic light another vehicle hit the rear of the consumer car at 30-40 mph, the drivers seat back broke and the seat belt released from the buckle causing the driver to slip under the steering wheel, the driver sustained severe strain to the neck and bruised right ankle and leg, the passenger also received a strained neck.nlm
Vehicle was rear ended and collidedwith another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's seatback collapsed, and restraints released.also,airbags did not deploy, resuling in minor injuries. Ford will be notified.
Seatbelts failed to lock up during a front end collision. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
Consumer stated seat belts on both sides were defective. Theywill not retract. Consumer tookvehicle to dealer for repairs, but no one wanted to take the responsibility because of the liability issues.
Both front seat belts were replaced on three occasions.belts will not retract. Vehicle at dealer shop for replacing both seat belts again forsame problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
The seat belts in the front do not operate properly because they hang down and do not retract, making it dangerous if the vehicle were to be involved in an accident. Manufacturer will contacted by consumer. The consumer stated that the seat belts were hard to pull out and will not retract all the way back.the seat belts fit loose on the body of the person using it.*tc
Both seat belt retractors have begun to fail to operate. It takes an extreme amount of coaxing to cause the sealt belts to retract, if at all. The passenger side retractor is the worse of the two and is used far, far less. This leads me to beleive it is not a simple wear and tear from use issue.
The rear seat belt retractors do not work properly. When the seat belt is pulled out the belts do not retract.
While driving at approximately 38 mph rear tires slipped off and fell onto thepavement. Lost control, and vehicle turned over on its roof.seat beltfailed to restrain driver, andshe was injured.
Defective seatbelt retractor
Vehicle struck in rear while doing approx. 15 mph by vehicle doing approx. 40mpg ,drivers seat snap back to full reclining position, leaving driver unable to maintain control.
Driver's seat lumbar system ( air bladder ) failed.
On may 5, 2016, i was driving on hwy 395 (nevada). Driving at approximately 40 mph due to rain/hail. I felt my car begin to hydroplane, and then began to spin out of control across the hwy. At least 5 complete circles until i slammed into a concrete wall where the car came to a stop. My airbags did not deploy. The drivers seat bolts broke upon impact as well. No other cars were involved, but i suffered multiple bruises on my rt. Arm, as well as severe whiplash and internal bruising from seat breaking free upon impact. My back/spine are in serious pain due to being knocked out of alignment when the seat broke, and airbags did not deploy. I did not file a claim with my insurance company, as i only have liability insurance, however i do have an accident case number from the nevada highway patrol: # 160500374 date: 05/05/2016 time: 9:56 am
Consumer was traveling about 65mph onhighway andheard a noise like a poppy sound. Bolt that attached seat broke, and the seat popped up, cause driver to lose control.but she was able to apply brakes. Tookvehicle to the dealership, and mechanic told her that she would have to pay for it herself.
Left front seat failure.
I was struck from the rear on the left corner while in the center lane of i-435 right before an exit.. Diferential speed of approx.25 mph. The seat slid back on the tracks and the seat back failed leaving me looking at the ceiling. My feet no longer reached the pedals and my hands barely reached the steering wheel. The car went across 2 lanes of trafic into a ditch and partially up an embankment. Had the seat not failed i would have been able to control the car and stayed on the road. The damage estimate showed $3000 of the total $5000 to be in the front end !i was almost hit by an 18 wheeler or similar sized truck as i was crossing the two lanes of traffic toward the ditch. As this was a divided interstate i could have been thrown the other way across the median into oncomming traffic.(luckily we have a cable barier system in place.) the point is, loss of control over a rear end collision because the drivers seat fails is not acceptable.
Vehicle was rear ended and collidedwith another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's seatback collapsed, and restraints released.also,airbags did not deploy, resuling in minor injuries. Ford will be notified.
While consumer was waiting at a stop light drivers side seatback collasped. *yd
While stopped a traffic light another vehicle hit the rear of the consumer car at 30-40 mph, the drivers seat back broke and the seat belt released from the buckle causing the driver to slip under the steering wheel, the driver sustained severe strain to the neck and bruised right ankle and leg, the passenger also received a strained neck.nlm
I was braking at a red light behind a toyota prius. When i had almost completely stopped, my car lurched forward, with my foot still on the brake. I lifted my foot from the brake for an instant, then slammed the brake pedal down, stopping my car just a couple inches from slamming into the car in front of me.
Rear right parking brake does not engage and when trying to come to an emergency stop brake is ineffective
Driving at 40 mph started into turn but not yet turning the steering wheel the tires locked up and steering wheel locked up for no apparent reason. The car viered off the road and into a farmers field. I was only bruised but the car is damaged. Ford service rep. Is stating the car is showing no faulty codes. The brakes had been replaced under warranty just three weeks earlier and the car would not start for no apparent reason back in july and august finally fixed they replaced the starter (ford)
Braking, and shifting (automatic). Need information on making ford pay for the lemon!
When driving 30mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stopsteering wheel locked up, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident.many mechanics stated to the consumer that the weight shifts from the back to the front when the brakes are applied, causing the anti-brake system to become confused and lock up the steering wheel.the consumer would then have to pump the brakes quickly to disengage the locked steering wheel, the vehicle has been labeled as a lemon by the national transportation safety board and ford credit service center and representatives.
Consumer was driving at 20-25 mph and suddenlyvehicle lost all power. Engine just shut down, leaving consumer with no control of the steering/ abssystem. Went to stop by applying the brakes and crashed over some bumps in the street. Dealer has been contacted.
Noise from front end at all speeds and both sides. Goes away when braks are pressed or when wheel is turned sharp. Happens at all speeds.
Brakes do not work properly.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with her brakes. Dealer was contacted at the time but nothing was done to the vehicle. Also consumer stated that she was on a collision and the car was a total lost which it means consumer no longer has the vehicle. Ts
I apply brakes, one front brake locks and steering pulls very hard to the left or right, so hard that it will almost pull the steering wheel out of your hand.the steering also locks and i can not steer the automobile.i have to release the brakes to regain control of the steering and release the locked brake.
Excessive wear of rear brake shoes due to defective caliper. Vehicle experienced a head gasket failure due to water pump breaking offbracket, and causing a serpentine belt failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that nothing would be done due toexpired warranty, and vehicle was not covered under a recall. Consumer had water pump casing and bills on request.
1.convertible roof was out of alignment when car was received, .25# gaps between seals of front section of folding roof.2.harsh noise was heard when braking and turning, diagnosed to be "water dripping on exhaust pipe" by dealer(?!!)a/c also not strong-possibly replaced (never fully told) brake shoes/pads also worked on. 3.while driving on highway, going uphill, car began slowing down, pulled onto shoulder as car stopped.diagnosed as fuel pump failure.
Rotors warped causing vibration while driving at 50-60 mph. Mjs
When brakes were applied they did nt hold, causing an accident. Contacted dealer. Master cylinder was shot.
Master cylinder failed and the fluid brake hydro boost unit.
The stalling problem is a major safety hazard. The car stalls when the brake pedal is depressed (in neutral gear). The power steering and power brakes also lose power, causing me to do whatever not to crash. I know of other mustangs noticing the same problem. My car was serviced at the dealer for this specific problem, but failed to fix it.
Master cylinder failed and the fluid brake hydro boost unit.
<page 2 >my life, as well as another human beings life could have been at stake due to someone wanting to make some money. Thank god the party involved and myself came out of this ordeal with just minor bruising. I am a twenty-one year old well-educated woman with a responsible job profile, and a clean record. I have never violated the law, therefore all that has happened is hard to take.from the start, i requested my insurance to take the claim more seriously, and for an intense investigation to take place on the vehicle, since this was a bizarre accident with no known cause, and even with the chp forming an opinion on assumptions, i was not at fault for this accident, and was not charged with careless driving, or any other traffic infraction. Since what i requested did not occur, i am dissatisfied with the way this was conducted. Basically for the month and a half that my insurance had the vehicle stored, they never conducted any type of investigation nor was my vehicle inspected. I even went to the degree of having my vehicle towed to my residence at my own expense, so i may hire a certified technician to inspect the vehicle. However, that never took place due to bad timing. The vehicle was sitting on my property for about a week or so, and before i could get a hold of someone to do the inspection and to take the vehicle apart, i had to get ready for surgery, so the inspection was put on hold due to health reasons. The local police department wanted me to move the vehicle as soon as possible, so i had no other choice then to call my insurance and have them take the "total loss" vehicle.i also found out that most of the repairs and restorations were done by my insurance, and that is why i believe they did not want to do a thorough investigation.
While drving about 60-65 mph,steering went out of control.vehicle oversteered, crashing into a freeway wall.vehicle was totalled in the crash.please provide any futher details.
Not identified.
There has been a significant loss in steering stability. Everything from the power steering pump to the rack and pinion show no signs of leaking. I've had the ps lines replaced as well as the ps pump, because if the lack of stability and the problem still persists. Ps fluid has been replaced and bled.and the pump is still very loud (it was always loud, the new pump is the same way. But that's more annoying than a safely concern). I'll be driving down the street and on the highway and the car will suddenly veer to the left or right. Car has new tires and has been aligned recently.
Seal in steering collumn out of order.yh
In dry driving condition the driver's steering wheel pulled left and then quickly to the right. The driver compensated to the left and then tried to turn the wheel back to the right to straighten the vehicle out, but the steering wheel would not turn and went off the road and collided with a stand of trees in the median. The car was totaled.
Driving at 40 mph started into turn but not yet turning the steering wheel the tires locked up and steering wheel locked up for no apparent reason. The car viered off the road and into a farmers field. I was only bruised but the car is damaged. Ford service rep. Is stating the car is showing no faulty codes. The brakes had been replaced under warranty just three weeks earlier and the car would not start for no apparent reason back in july and august finally fixed they replaced the starter (ford)
While cornering, steering wheel will jerk in opposite directionwhen brakes are tapped.
Braking, and shifting (automatic). Need information on making ford pay for the lemon!
I apply brakes, one front brake locks and steering pulls very hard to the left or right, so hard that it will almost pull the steering wheel out of your hand.the steering also locks and i can not steer the automobile.i have to release the brakes to regain control of the steering and release the locked brake.
<page 3>i've also seeked legal advice, and they advised me that i was frauded, and that i do have a case, however they couldn't further assist me due to the fact my insurance company paid off my loan on the vehicle, and that the vehicle is no longer in my possession. Now that everything has been said, my question to you is, is there anything that i can further do as a consumer??? please advise.thank you for your assistance, iva d. Oklobdzija . Most ofour comments are missing.
Sometimes when starting vehicle the anti-theft device does not connect to the starter, causing the vehicle not to start. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
The car is is a little over two years old and i feel that a car should not be prohibated from starting if the anti theftsystem failes and the manufacturer should be responsible for thier defects when a part prematurely failes.
Appears to have fractured at weld - ford dealer will begin repairs 4/24.
Power steering failed.
Consumer turned the wheel slightlysuddenly the vehicle uncontrollably turned to the left, resulting in a collision.the vehicle was totaled.manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
The stalling problem is a major safety hazard. The car stalls when the brake pedal is depressed (in neutral gear). The power steering and power brakes also lose power, causing me to do whatever not to crash. I know of other mustangs noticing the same problem. My car was serviced at the dealer for this specific problem, but failed to fix it.
Unable to turn steering wheel in a brake and steer situation. Steering works as expected, until pressure is applied at the same time steeringis needed in a panic evasive stop. No accident has occurred. Dealer claims this is normal since all of the vehicles checked do the same.would like not to have name released do to employment reasons.
Power steering pump failed.
Recalls 97v165002/97v165000;tires started to wear on front, made loud noises when going over bump. Dealer contacted and stated the rack and pinion was worn out. Repair work not performed. Problem still exists. Vehicle does not comply with recall. Provide further information.
Steering rack bushings have become loose, causing erratic handling on highway and "jumping" effect when maneuvering in parking lot with steering turned all the way.
Braking, and shifting (automatic). Need information on making ford pay for the lemon!
I was involved in a very bizarre accident. On august 10, 2004 at 8:30 am, i was goingto work using the highway i regularly use everyday, highway one in pacifica, california, located four blocks from my home. Weather conditions were normal. As i was getting onto the highway entrance, going no more than twenty miles per hour, and as i made my way down the ramp a few inches, my car started swaying back and forth. Pulling me right, and then to the left. I was not distracted, preoccupied, nor on a cell phone. I was looking at the road straight ahead. I tried to stear the car, but it kept shifting from side to side, causing me to fall off the ramp and land onto the traffic going the same direction i was headed (north). One car ended up hitting me. The police was already on the highway so they immediately came to the scene. Since this was such a frightening accident, and no known cause for it, since i was not under the influence and going at such a low speed, i have requested the accident scene and the car to be inspected. There might be something wrong mechanically.i believe this accident was caused due to malfunction of the vehicle.i could have possibly been the rack & pinion assembly, tie rod, or power steering valves.throughout the course work, i found out that my vehicle was in pervious accidents. This information was never disclosed to me at the date of the purchase, and i requested it from the dealership numerous times. All my requests for the vehicles history and owner history were placed to the side. No matter how much i adored the vehicle, i would have not purchased it knowing this information. The vehicle was "certified" and i opted for an extended warranty, to be on the safe side. I angers me to find out that the vehicle was repaired and rebuilt several times, and placed back onto the road. Here i was thinking i was purchasing a vehicle that was "certified" and in mint condition. This matter is really important to me.continuation.
The vehicle caughtfire under center arm rest after not being able to be start.has happened 2 times.
Door handle failed.
Both inside door panels failed.yh
Remote door does not work all of the time. Dealer replaced latch but did not correct the problem. Customer placed a small round magnet on the quarter panel on each side where the lid contacts the quarter panel temporarily correcting the problem. Customer would like the dealer to properly correct the problem. Car idles rough when accessorories are turned on. Transmission shifts harshly under various conditions. Transmission does not immediatelt engage in gear when going from park to drive. This seems to happen when car sits for an extended period of time but does not always occur. Customer has noticed at times an unusal large loss of transmission fluid but does not see a leak or smell. Right front door speaker cuts in and out.
Left door hinge failed twice.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving any speed, antifreeze leaked heavily from the vehicle.a private repair shop inspected the vehicle and determined that the intake manifold was cracked.also, while driving 75 mph, there was a clicking noise heard, and the hood raised slightly as if it was not shut properly.the contact pulled over and shut it again.the repair shop was unable to determine the cause of that problem.
1.convertible roof was out of alignment when car was received, .25# gaps between seals of front section of folding roof.2.harsh noise was heard when braking and turning, diagnosed to be "water dripping on exhaust pipe" by dealer(?!!)a/c also not strong-possibly replaced (never fully told) brake shoes/pads also worked on. 3.while driving on highway, going uphill, car began slowing down, pulled onto shoulder as car stopped.diagnosed as fuel pump failure.
Trunk edge is very sharp, injuring consumer.
Remote door does not work all of the time. Dealer replaced latch but did not correct the problem. Customer placed a small round magnet on the quarter panel on each side where the lid contacts the quarter panel temporarily correcting the problem. Customer would like the dealer to properly correct the problem. Car idles rough when accessorories are turned on. Transmission shifts harshly under various conditions. Transmission does not immediatelt engage in gear when going from park to drive. This seems to happen when car sits for an extended period of time but does not always occur. Customer has noticed at times an unusal large loss of transmission fluid but does not see a leak or smell. Right front door speaker cuts in and out.
Erratic handling on freeway , steering became uncontrolableandswerving when pulling out into intersection.
Vehicle's suspension design is not stable with light rear end causing the weight distribution to be off balance, consumer experienced vehicle collision due to loss of traction control in the rear end crashing into concrete wall, seatbelt did not lock up properly resulting in minor injury. Mjs
The contact owns a 1998 ford mustang. Immediately after the vehicle was purchased, it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the ignition wires and engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic also diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be properly aligned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
While driving at 15 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle spinned around, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hitting a curb.the pavement was wet. *ml
Recalls 97v165002/97v165000;tires started to wear on front, made loud noises when going over bump. Dealer contacted and stated the rack and pinion was worn out. Repair work not performed. Problem still exists. Vehicle does not comply with recall. Provide further information.
Front end alignment off. Mjs
The consumer was making a left hand turnand the car went out of control and hit a curb, the right side of the tire was inflated before it hit the curb.also accident cost 2700.00 in damages.
My vehicle has loss of steering control. Found recall for this issue on line, however, my vin number does not correspond. I called nhtsa and they suggested i file a complaint. My vehicle has no external leaks or worn or torn suspension parts, it must have internal damage to steering gear. Ford does not show a recall. I will be repairing my vehicle in the meantime, ones vehicle is very necessary to get by our day to day business, however, i need this issue resolved.
Wheel bearing system failure.
Rear wheelsmade loud clinking noise.tookvehicle todealership.mechanic told her that rear bearings neededed to be replaced.
Rear sway bar is hollow and the ends are pressed, that's where it snapped. Suppossedly this is a common problem so i wanted to report it in hopes that ford will someday recall it. They already have produced a new piece that isn't hollow and supposedly much stronger, so they must know there is a problem.
When vehicle is turned on, it would make strange harmonic resonance noise, causing vehicle to vibrate & shake. Only happens when vehicle is running.noise would build up.problem cannot be duplicated. Vehicle could be idling & noise would also appear.mechanic cannot solve problem. Also has a bad drive train & rear end.
Rear suspension failed.
While drivingrear end has a noise coming from it.also, the rear end feels as if it sways back and forth and out of control. Dealer has seen vehicle numerous times and cannot find the cause.
My husband and i test drove this car with the top down, and drove it home with top down.the next day when we drove it with the top up we could hear a whooshing sound from the back of the car.it would get worse at higher speeds.we contacted the dealership and they said they would look at it for no charge since we had just purchased the car even though it came with no warranty.(our mechanic had checked it out and said it was the rear end going out) the dealership looked at the car and said the entire rear end needed replacement!! the axles, bearings, etc. Were ruined.i find it hard to believe that they did not know of the situation.they told my husband if i would have driven the car another 2 weeks the rear end would have seized, causing the car to suddenly stop, and probably causing and accident.since the car is only 4 years old, i don't understand how it could have a problem as severe as this.the dealership said is was a poor design by ford.i am very upset at the fact that this car had a problem that should have been noticed, and i am kicking myself for not test driving it with the top up.furthermore , since it had no warrenty, i am responsible for the repairs.theyhave told me i only have to pay $480.00 even though the work will be well over $1000.00.i feel the dealership sold me a car that was very unsafe, and i shouldn'thave to foot any of the bill.
Service engine light comes on and stays on for a period of time then goes off.this has been happening for sometime before warranty expired but has not been taken to a dealer to be checked.rear suspension feels as if the shock absorbers have already failed, causing harder than normal shocks specially when hitting small bumps or deeps on the road.key gets stock on the ignition when parking and attempting to remove the key.vehicle has been in two different dealers in an attemp to correct the failure but it continues to happen.appreciate any assiatance and suggestions you can provide with respect to similar problems reported to you.
Sidewall blowout on turnpike.tires were checked previous week by another ford dealer during oil change service, ok.other tires have performed normally since incident.sent tire to michelin, denies claim, said was punctured causing runflat.blow-out was inside to outside. Failure in workmanship or material.damaged tire, rim (wheel), and strut. (dot number: bet4hr1068tiresize: p22555h16)
My rt. Front tire blew while i was traveling.even though i was going slow, there was enough force to take out a peice of my wheel cover & dent the front door.i had to replace it at t little tire store in the town it happened in.i replaced all the tires at the same time because the shop worker showed me a place on the left front tire that looked like it was separating too.at the time, i thought that a big-brand name like firestone shouldn't do that, so i replace it with another brand.i realized that if it had happened on the open highway at a high speed, i could have lost control of the car & i felt lucky.but it was costly & i still have the dent & peice if fender in my floorboard.i do not have the tires so i do not know any particulars about them, but the dealer should.i probably can get the tow service to attest to the fact that it did blow, he put on one of those little temporary tires & suggested a few shops i could try to get a tire at. (tiresize: 15)( dot number: tire size: 15 )
Passenger side rear tire sidewall split all the wayaround( dot number: 00000 tire size: 16 )
None (tiresize: 225/75r16)( dot number:tire size: 225/75r16 )
Had a bent rim and got a new rim and tire team ford put the rear tire on backwards and months later in the snow and rain that tire lost traction and i was put in the ditch due to rainy weather( dot number: be8rk11049 tire size: 24545zr17 )
While driving at approximately 38 mph rear tires slipped off and fell onto thepavement. Lost control, and vehicle turned over on its roof.seat beltfailed to restrain driver, andshe was injured.
Eagle zr 45, size 245 45 zr17,dot m68rf62r267, original equipment on a 1998, ford, mustang . While vehicle was parked a large bubble on front passenger tire exploded.the slight wvings around the tire was noticed, one shows some small cracks developing and the tire popped while parked.*yd
Tire outer side wall split all the way around.
The michelin xgtz (245 45 2r 17) experienced tread separation and bulge. *mjs
Driving at any speed engine check light keeps coming on. Vehicle loses a lot of fuel.contacted dealer to see if they would correct the promblem, but they won't. The oil is leaking from the engine.
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The speedometer in 1998 mustang stopped working intermittently. It will sometimes gauge speed incorrectly, and tell i am going about 85 mph when i am doing anywhere from 15-30 mph. Then it will all of a sudden stay on 0 mph. Sometimes turning the car off and restarting it resets it, other times it does not. I would say that the speedometer doesn't work accurately about 50% of the time. There was nothing that lead up to this happening, it just started one day. There is no way to tell if it is going to work when i turn it on or not. Sometimes it will get stuck on 0 mph for days, and the only time it will reset itself is when i get on a highway and do about 65 mph. So far, nothing has been done to correct the problem.
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Service engine light comes on and stays on for a period of time then goes off.this has been happening for sometime before warranty expired but has not been taken to a dealer to be checked.rear suspension feels as if the shock absorbers have already failed, causing harder than normal shocks specially when hitting small bumps or deeps on the road.key gets stock on the ignition when parking and attempting to remove the key.vehicle has been in two different dealers in an attemp to correct the failure but it continues to happen.appreciate any assiatance and suggestions you can provide with respect to similar problems reported to you.
Tl-the driver owned a 1998 ford mustang. While driving at speeds unknown, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle began to smoke and liquid splashed onto the vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The driver ended up on the other side of traffic and crashed into a van. The vehicle was destroyed. The drivers and passengers were injured in the crash. A police report was filed. The failure and current miles were not available. The vin was not available. Aa
The contact owned a 1998 ford mustang . The contact stated that while driving 45 mph and without warning, the engine started to rev and the rpms increased drastically as the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle and turned off the engine. While doing so, the contact had to drive wedging the tire against the curb in order for the vehicle to lose speed. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where they diagnosed that the cruise control cable was frayed and coming apart. The vehicle was repaired with a new cable. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 135,000.
I was braking at a red light behind a toyota prius. When i had almost completely stopped, my car lurched forward, with my foot still on the brake. I lifted my foot from the brake for an instant, then slammed the brake pedal down, stopping my car just a couple inches from slamming into the car in front of me.
While driving 28 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied brakes,butdid not slow down vehicle. Consumer then applied emergency brake, this also did not slow down vehicle. Vehicle went through an intersection/ went about 6 blocks/hitcurb onright side of road/crossed road to avoid a oncoming vehicle, and hit a dump truck. Vehicle had accelerated to a speed of 45 mph.a police witness estimated speed to be higher. Consumer was severely injured. Construction worker near dump truck was also severly injured. Bothin critical condition at this time. Airbag deployed. Vehicle impounded by police to investigate. Information provided by philip c. Johnson, attorney.
Cruise control failed.
While driving with cruise control engaged and coming up on traffic, consumer had to step on the brakes to get cruise control to release. Consumer felt this wasunsafe.
Vehicle recall repair (99v-062) can not be completed due to lack of parts.
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While waiting for the garage door to open all of a sudden back wheels started to skid,car took off right through the garage. Consumer feels this was a very serious incident.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on two occasions, one incident resulted in vehilce running into ditch when acceleration experienced with rear wheel lock up. Mjs
Failure to idle resulted in loss of power steering and power brakes, no reserve on power brakes.dt
While havingcruise control on and trying to slow downcruise control would not disengage. Consumer was was travling at about 70 mph before trying to turncruise control off.contacted dealer, and dealer will try to fixproblem.
After recall repair completed (99v-062) engine idle speed was too fast. Mjs
While driving into the garage, the vehicle acclerated in a fast speed, causing the vehicle to crash into the wall.consumer put the vehicle in reverse the vehicle went at a high speed in reverse. The consumer had to turn off the vehicle in order to stop the vehicle.
Rear end of vehicle locked-up, causing sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control. Vehicle started to spin and would not stop until it slid into a ditch off the road.
Consumer hears a noise when the vehicle is going 60 mph or greater. Also, it can be heard when accelerating up a hill.
Remote door does not work all of the time. Dealer replaced latch but did not correct the problem. Customer placed a small round magnet on the quarter panel on each side where the lid contacts the quarter panel temporarily correcting the problem. Customer would like the dealer to properly correct the problem. Car idles rough when accessorories are turned on. Transmission shifts harshly under various conditions. Transmission does not immediatelt engage in gear when going from park to drive. This seems to happen when car sits for an extended period of time but does not always occur. Customer has noticed at times an unusal large loss of transmission fluid but does not see a leak or smell. Right front door speaker cuts in and out.
While vehicle was in gear and the brakes were on, vehicleaccelerated out of control, hitting a bush and a home. Please provide further informaton.
Since i purchased my car, if it is hot and humid, raining or above freezing, when you turn on the a/c , heater or vent a musty mildew smell comes out of the vents.i have had the car back three times and they still haven't fixed it.it goes back on 5/24, if they don't fix it what are my chances of getting it replaced or bought back since the smell makes me ill.
While driving on the highway at 55mph, the left quarter window exploded sending glass fragments into the back and front seats of the car. Temporarily lost control of the vehicle due to window exploding. Was able to regain control of vehicle, pulled off the highway and notified police and obtained report. Notified insurance company and brought car back to glass shop who replaced the window the first time. Glass shop found a manufacturing flaw during assembly where screws were loose and binding against the glass when window was in the up position. Glass shop tightened loose screws, replaced window and gave no garantee this would fix the problem. Notified ford of problem but they do not want to take any action. Notified dealer, they told me to call ford. Catch 22, no one wants to take responsibility. This car is a safety hazard. Glass shop who found the problem is diamond auto glass 145 patterson ave, wallington nj 07057 (1-800-235-7487). My next step is to file a complaint against ford motor company with the bbb. Since the car is leased, iam notifying the bank to see if i can get out of the lease due to the safety hazard of this vehicle.
I went to the passenger's side of the car to place my briefcase, and my gym bag inside. I then put the passenger seat up, i placed my briefcase on the seat, and i shut thepassenger side door.as i shut the door, i heard a loud sound of what i thought was icecracking off the car.i went over to the drivers side and found the window completely shattered and blown out of the car.at least 80% of the glass from the window was on the outside of the car, on the ground.. I was shocked to see the window shattered in such a way because i assumed all of the windows in my car had safety glass.this evently disturbed me because if there had been a child or a passenger in that back seat when i had closed that door, they would have been injured. When i first leased my mustang in july of 1998, i had problems putting that window up after having my convertible top down.it would take me 2 or 3 tries of pressing the electric switch up and down until that window finally squealed its way all the way up the track. I now believe that the back driver's side window was not put into the track properly, causing severe pressure on the glass.thecombination of extreme cold weather and pressure finally caused the glass to shatter with the vibrations of closing the door.this caused the window to blow outwards, and all over the ground.due to this defect, i feel the expense to repair this window should be the responsibility of the ford motor company.
Consumer states when windshield wipers are on high they fail. Dealer notified.
Rear side mirror failed.
Front windshield cracked.yh
Wheels are experiencing a loud clicking noise when moving.
Consumer has been having a problem with rim design. It's seems as thoughrim design is causing a problem that slowly deflates them. Dealer denies there's a problem.
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