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While driving under normal driving conditions driver's side air bag deployed without the vehicle being impacted. When the air bag deployed it shattered the driver's glasses, reducing his visibility. As a result, vehicle swerved to the right, went up and embankment 20 feet, and landed 70 feet down the road.driver sustained serious burnsto back, neck and hand. The emergency medical service (ems) had to peel the air bag off the driver's face, neck, and hand.
Airbag light has been flashing off and on.the consumer states that according to information on the webthe 1990 models had recalled for bad modules.
Ie97027, the airbag indicator light stays on while driving, indicating that there is a problem with the airbag system which might not protect the occupant in event of an accident.please provide further information and vin#.
Not working.no summary.
Air suspension system-air bags- doesn't alwayswork properly.
While driving vehicle on highway the air bag/shocks went out. This happened again on 4/12/96.
Consumer was driving the vehcile and the air bag lights came on, and the passenger side seat belt buckle come unlatched.tt
Vehicle was hit head-on and there was no deployment of air bags.
Airbag warning light began to flash. It was determined that 1 of air bag sensors was defective and corroded,causing the airbag light to flash . Manufacturer has changed airbag brand in order to have airbags working properly.consumer had to replace all 3 sensors and diagnostic module .
My son at the time of purchase was and is a college student from a single parent household and i am disabled.the dealer did not at any time advise my son that the vehicle had any recalls or problems.we have spent well over $2000.00 in repairs, the car has been towed 7-8 times.the air bag light comes on continuously, thee ride control alarm comes on continuously, the suspension has been repaired twice, passenger air bag light comes on continuously as well as the charge system, we have had it in and out of dealership.i will never buy another vehicle from ford and i feel that this car or make should ot have been rel3ased to the consumer with this many defects.i feel the car is unsafe and that the number of repairs proves it over and over.i wo0uld like toknow how to vile a loss of value claim to recover the money we continue to spend on a vehicle that cannot be traded in or sold .the dealer ship bears a large part of the responsible because they did not disclose any recall or other possible components problems with the car at the time my son purchased the car.the dealership had the car back to repair the suspension, the brakes, a severe leak with the brake fluid coming out.the break job did not last long enough for my son to drive home.it has also caused me a great deal of stress and has contributed to my depression and strokes trying to keep it runing and getting to and from various points including doctors appoints.i believe that the fod motore company bears some responsibilityand to this date we have never been notified of ay recalls on this particular model.please contact myself or my son at your earliest convience.lincoln mercury replaced the air syspension just two months ago and it is going out again as well as athe right rear rotor.we have replaced the starte5r, cylionoid, the wires, switch, the brakes three times.the air bag depolyment mal functions constantly.i will never buy another ford.
Electrical problem.
Electrical problems, causing vehicle to stall.
Battery failed.
Battery replaced.
Battery and starter connector replaced.
Alternater went out 6 times, andconsumer can hear chimes. Then, lights come on the dash board, andeverything goes dead. Consumer has always heard a chiming noise, indicating that alternater had charging problems.
Drove up to drop something off and when i came back to the car it wouldn't start. This is the third alternator.
Alternator, voltage regulator failed.
The front and rear strut/shock went out, the head gasket was leaking and the ball joint , the alternator.tt
Alternator replaced twice.
Alternator belt replaced.
Noticed burning odor in the ignition area, dealer can not locate the problem.
I also have a stalling problem that a dealer said he can not find.
Traveling forty mph vehicle suddenly surged to 70 mph. Cruise was activated. Dlrs diagnosis malfunction in computer design.
Starter failed/replaced.
Consumer was driving at 25 mph whensaw some smoke coming from under the hood, and the consumer pulled over to the side and open the hood and the smoke was coming out. The consumer closed the hood and called the fire department.
After a 35 minute drive, upon backing out suddenly noticed smoke coming from vents then under hood, found engine compartment on fire, without prior warning.tt
While driving at 35 mph without prior warning,and uponpulling into a dealer's parking lot,consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Popped open the hood, and there was a fire. Dealer put out the fire.
Consumer was driving vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, parked vehicle, andand was called by a neighbor approximately 8 minutes later, informing him that the vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was not totalled, but fire had damaged underhood wires and other areas.
Car caught on fire while attempting to make a turn on a parking lot, fire originated under the hood.
The wire harness to the alternator was too short and burned out the alternator.nlm
While driving at 25 mph consumer saw smoke coming from dashboard and everything melted in the vehicle,includingradio/fan/windows. Also,the headlamps are black, and the computer burned out.*ml
I purchased a 1990 lincoln continental in december 2002, and noticed that driving on the highway, the engine revs very high and the transmission does not engage the overdrive. I also noticed that shifting from reverse to drive or drive to rverse, there is a delay in the transmission engaging the appropriate gear. Before i decided to take my car to a dealer to get the transmission repaired, i checked the fluid to ensure that the level was correct, and to check the color of the transmission fluid. Both were found to be in good order. Then i checked www.alldata.com and found that ford was aware of the transmission problems through a check of the following service bulletins: atratb331; atratb267; 94247; atratb029; and 89225. Because of the service bulletins mentioned above, ford was aware of the problems and failed to take corrective actions. As a consumer, i would like ford to correct the problem with the transmission at no cost to myself. The other problem is the engine cooling fan. On 12 december 2002 while sitting in traffic, i noticed smoke coming from under the hood and smelled wires burning. I pulled over in a parking lot of a shopping center right when the computer signaled that the engine temperature was higher than normal. I turned the engine off and open the hood to look for the burned wired. The electric engine fan had seized up and started to melt the wires. The fuse had failed to blow, and i had to unplug the fan from the wiring harness to keep the wires from burning more.
The temperature and system check system on my dashboard gave me no indication that the car was overheating. The mechanic who worked on at the madison tn bp service station said my car said that he was having several lincoln having the same type problem one was in right next to mine at the time it was working acording to his computer my gauges worked they just didnt sense any overheating i have spent two thousand dollars to correct a blown head gasket two fuel injectors and a thermostat waterpump and two spark plugs and two oxygen sensors all due to the car overheating i constantly ran a system check with my on dash system check and had all system normal now due to the car overheating with no notice the gauge on the dash read temperature was in the center not hot nor too cold even with the new parts the car is now hesitating and cutting off the gauges show check engine charge system bad and the car cuts off constantly and the mechanic can't seem to fix it each time it cuts off he keeps finding something else wrong and is associating each with the original problem of the car overheating leading me to believe that there is a major cooling system problem also it has a new radiator so it seems that the problem is due to the original manufacturers design for the cooling system not to mention the minor braking and steeering problems i seem to have here lately help please i am at the end of my rope here. Thanks.
The temperature and system check system on my dashboard gave me no indication that the car was overheating. The mechanic who worked on at the madison tn bp service station said my car said that he was having several lincoln having the same type problem one was in right next to mine at the time it was working acording to his computer my gauges worked they just didnt sense any overheating i have spent two thousand dollars to correct a blown head gasket two fuel injectors and a thermostat waterpump and two spark plugs and two oxygen sensors all due to the car overheating i constantly ran a system check with my on dash system check and had all system normal now due to the car overheating with no notice the gauge on the dash read temperature was in the center not hot nor too cold even with the new parts the car is now hesitating and cutting off the gauges show check engine charge system bad and the car cuts off constantly and the mechanic can't seem to fix it each time it cuts off he keeps finding something else wrong and is associating each with the original problem of the car overheating leading me to believe that there is a major cooling system problem also it has a new radiator so it seems that the problem is due to the original manufacturers design for the cooling system not to mention the minor braking and steeering problems i seem to have here lately help please i am at the end of my rope here. Thanks.
Engine was taken in for overheating and failure to cool.dealer checked out and rleased the car.immediately after leaving the dealer (within 5 miles) i noticed the engine was heating way above normal.i stopped at a gas station and raised the hood.i noticed there was no coolantin the reservoir.i bought a gallon of antifreeze and poured over half of the gallon into the tank.i continued home about 5 miles and noticed that it was still overheating.i raised the hood and put over a gallon of water into the radiator.the next day my wife and i drove the car to check it out assuming that the ford dealer garage had simply failed to check out coolant and water and it would be okay.the car heat gage would rise and fall depending upon pressure on the engine.we took it back to the garage and left it for moring repair.we got a call that the engine had locked up and the block was cracked.the gaskets had failed and leaked coolant into the engine.
Water pump replaced.
Radiator replaced.
Engine mounts have been a problem in this vehicle since it was new. They were replaced twice under warranty and then in1 995 again under the recall 92m77, nhtsa# sbo30958. It seems as if the ford motor company decided to keep replacing the sympton(broken mounts) until all the warranties ran out rather than fix the initial cause of the problem.
Motor mounts failed prior to recall notice.
When driving on a busy highway consumer noticed steam coming from the engine compartment.managed to get off to the side of the road, andcontacted the dealer.dealer determined the cause to be a blown enginehead gasket.please provide any further details.8ak
While traveling heater would not work. Also,notice white smoke from tail pipe. Technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. The blown up gasket caused the engine to faile and the manufactureris unwilling to issue recall.
On the internet it stated ford had callbacks for all3.8 engines for headgasket problems but only recalled a fewvin numbers. How could they get away with that? you and i and every mecchanic knows the problem with the 3.8 engine by ford why cant some thing be done. I wasnt told of anything about this. Lucky i was driving not my daughter. She would have diven till it burned the motor up. And the air shocks at $ 4,000 for the 4 of them thats another farce. Cant you make them at least install atcost ? my engine overheated as i was driving on the pa. Turnpikelucky i pulled over and got towed with a $350 bill.
The front and rear strut/shock went out, the head gasket was leaking and the ball joint , the alternator.tt
Head gasket failed.
Head gasket has been replaced on two occasions.
Motor mounts replaced.
Engine mount bolts deteriorated, causing engine to shift.(recall 93v-106.002)*sd
Engine head cracked due to overheating.
When driving air gets out of the airsuspension system.also, the motor engine mounts were replaced twice due to failure.
The ford 3.8l v6 has known high incidence of premature failure with this component -- the head gasket.my expenses to repair this component were 1371.77 since the car was out of warranty for 9000 miles at the time of the incident.they have extended warranty coverage and/or sales incentives to 1994/1995 owners, but will not extend the same consideration or compensation to owners of older vehicles experiencing the same condition.i am seeking the same inclusion of my model year under the same settlement.i do not believe that ford denies the existence of the problem, but rather feels that the purpose of this cmpensation is to influence future purchases, and that consideration made on any vehicle purchased before 1994 no longer represents a significant owner retension / marketing opportunity.
Head gasket defective.
Had motor mounts recall done, mounts are cracked again.ttconsumer believes that mtor mounts failed again because dealer failed to provide reinforcement as described int he recall notification no reinforcement plates were installed on the first recall which could have resulted in an accident.
Replaced both motor mounts due to play in drive train/clunking noise.
Recall on the sub-frame mounts which hold transmission and engine does not cover the replacement of the broken motor mounts which vehicle experiences.
Motor mounts replaced.
Vehicle was vibrating. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by the mechanic that engine mounts were broken & needed replacing. Mounts were broken two years ago & were repaired then.
The front motor mounts had to be replaced at 60,000 miles.
Head gasket failed.nlm
Head gasket failed causing smoke to come from the exhaust pipe and the heater to blow only cold air.
Motor mounts cracked, causing a vibration , which made a hole in the power steering hose , resulting in fluidleakage onto the engine. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Motor mounts will not hold the motor to the frame. When accelerating quickly the motor will jump up and hit the hood.dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists.
The vehicle was leaking oil because of a blown engine head gasket. Dealer said head gasket needed to be replaced.
Engine replaced.
Engine compartment fire. *sd
On the internet it stated ford had callbacks for all3.8 engines for headgasket problems but only recalled a fewvin numbers. How could they get away with that? you and i and every mecchanic knows the problem with the 3.8 engine by ford why cant some thing be done. I wasnt told of anything about this. Lucky i was driving not my daughter. She would have diven till it burned the motor up. And the air shocks at $ 4,000 for the 4 of them thats another farce. Cant you make them at least install atcost ? my engine overheated as i was driving on the pa. Turnpikelucky i pulled over and got towed with a $350 bill.
Intermittent stalling during long trips in hot weather with air conditioning on.
Engine fire. *dh
There are 17 tbs on the transmission!i paid top dollar for a low mileage car, not i am stuck!there is a tbs dated 7/98 on the headgasket!but ford motor company refused to acknowledge they have a problem.
Check engine light on and transmission slips.
Engine compartment fire, vehicle was driven and parked, power steering fluid very low.
The axle for the front end had to be replaced and the engine has overheated.
Engine replaced.
Front end/engine/ fuel pump malfunctioned. This is the most trouble i have ever had out of a car, and the only thing that came under warranty was the air conditioning system and they didn't get that fixed right.i will never buy another lincoln product in my life.
Engine fire. Mjs
Possible engine fire resulted in the vehicle catching on fire while consumer was driving.
Belt replaced.
Catalytic converter replaced.
Factory installed catalytic converter heat shields separated from converter under oil pan, could cause engin eoverheating or other damage.
Evp sensor replaced.
Air conditioning system failed.
Air conditioner does not work unless it's recharged every year.
Heater/a/c blower motor failed/repaired.
Air conditioner actuator door motor replaced.
Radio antenna gear broke, antenna replaced.
Radio failed.
Radio replaced.
Headights have an inserted bulb, andlens cover deteriorate in color/dirt, and other debris would get inside.also, caused a problem with lighting. This has happened over a period of time, and not readily noticeable.moisture collects inside of the lens cover, further limiting the hed light illumination.
Headlights go out while driving.owner has not taken vehicle to have it checked out, but he is very concerned for his safety.
Gasoline fumes coming into the vehicle while driving vehicle.tt
While driving, fuel line hose dropped down onto exhaust manifold, causing engine compartment fire.
Front end/engine/ fuel pump malfunctioned. This is the most trouble i have ever had out of a car, and the only thing that came under warranty was the air conditioning system and they didn't get that fixed right.i will never buy another lincoln product in my life.
On several occasions gas feed stuck open when given full power.
Trunk latch works intermittently.
I purchased a 1990 lincoln continental in december 2002, and noticed that driving on the highway, the engine revs very high and the transmission does not engage the overdrive. I also noticed that shifting from reverse to drive or drive to rverse, there is a delay in the transmission engaging the appropriate gear. Before i decided to take my car to a dealer to get the transmission repaired, i checked the fluid to ensure that the level was correct, and to check the color of the transmission fluid. Both were found to be in good order. Then i checked www.alldata.com and found that ford was aware of the transmission problems through a check of the following service bulletins: atratb331; atratb267; 94247; atratb029; and 89225. Because of the service bulletins mentioned above, ford was aware of the problems and failed to take corrective actions. As a consumer, i would like ford to correct the problem with the transmission at no cost to myself. The other problem is the engine cooling fan. On 12 december 2002 while sitting in traffic, i noticed smoke coming from under the hood and smelled wires burning. I pulled over in a parking lot of a shopping center right when the computer signaled that the engine temperature was higher than normal. I turned the engine off and open the hood to look for the burned wired. The electric engine fan had seized up and started to melt the wires. The fuse had failed to blow, and i had to unplug the fan from the wiring harness to keep the wires from burning more.
Transmission just stopped working and vehicle would not move at all. Dealer is not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Vehicle was left in morecroft, wyoming while traveling. Provide further information.
Transmission repaired.
There are 17 tbs on the transmission!i paid top dollar for a low mileage car, not i am stuck!there is a tbs dated 7/98 on the headgasket!but ford motor company refused to acknowledge they have a problem.
Transmission failed due to design of the aluminum housing which cracks.
Key came out of ignition without vehicle being engagedinthe park position, resulting in a totalled rollaway.tt
Turbo converter shutters between 34-37 mph.
The axle for the front end had to be replaced and the engine has overheated.
Outer cv boot torn.
Replaced torn right outer cv boot.
Both outer cv boots broken.*skd
Right outer cv boot replaced.
Check engine light on and transmission slips.
Left front seat belt failure.
Had received recall (#97i003000). Called dealership. Was informed that parts were not available to repair seat belts.
Seat belt failure.
Exhibiting malfunctions with the front seat buckle latch, recall on component however vehicle denied due to manufacturing date. (971003000).
Dealer has no parts available to correctrecall number 97i00300 concerning motorized seat belts. Please give any further details.
Exhibiting malfunctions with the front seat buckle latch, recall on component however vehicle denied due to manufacturing date. (971003000).
Front passener seat belt would not release.
Passenger's seat belt failure. *sd
Seat belts recalled attempted to have them fixed but no parts available.
Passenger side seat belt failed prior to recall notice causing passenger to hit head on windhield when involved in an accident.nlm
Driver's seat belt buckle replaced. *sd
Driver's side seat belt; after stopping the vehicle, owner pressed the release button and the seat belt did not release. Seat blet failed to unlock, passenger had to climb out of the belt.
Received recall 97v174000 in mail. Contacted dealership. Was informed vehicle had to be brought into dealer's to check what to order. Would have to bring vehicle back 2nd time for installation. Had no parts available. Contacted manufacturer who agreed with dealership. Notice does not state to bring vehicle back twice.
Rec'd recall notice 97i003000 & contacted dealer. Parts for vehicle not right color & would haveto order seat belt buckle parts. Has checked off/on, but parts still not available.
Faulty seat belt buckle on the driver side, pe95-030 active.ttconsumer states on occasions it will not engage or stay locked in the receiver, on one occasion the release malfunctioned, consumer had to struggle out of the seat belt.
Seat belt buckle difficult to lock and open by itself on occasion.
Drivers seat belt buckle jammed.tt
The passenger side seat belt buckle failure the seat belt comes out the buckle.tt
Seat belt buckle would not release, consumer had to break the buckle to release occupant, recall #97v-174 was denied to consumer.*mjs
Vehicles driver and passenger seat belt buckles disengaged without any warning while in use.tt
Recall repair not performed due to lack of parts (97v-174). Mjs
Driver's seat belt buckle replaced. *sd
Whenever passenger uses the seat belt buckle, it would fail to latch properly. It cannot be locked. Would use middle locking belt device to lock seat belt.
Received recall notice 97v003000 in mail. Contacted dealer. Informed no parts available. Manufacturer has them on back order. Will notify when they are available. Been checking off and on for few months & still no parts.
Problem with the seat belt buckle.please describe.tt
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 97v174000, manufacturer's recall97s87,to have repairs corrected, dealer stated parts not available.
Driver's shoulder belt does not properly return into the retracting mechanism due to a malfunction with theretracting tensioner. Consumer states that a slow or no return occurs.
Consumer has abs brakes.while driving vehicle the rear adjusters broke for no reason. Delaers are unable to correct problem.*nlm
Absbrake failure abs light stays on (yellow) when brakes are applied experience lockup, and loss of effectiveness.tt
Anti lock brakes sensing rings (front) come off hubs due to design flaw, resulting in damage to brakes and tie rods and causing vibration.
Brakes replaced twice.
Front/rear brake pads replaced/rotors resurfaced.
Suspension the air suspension goes too far down, power steering and the rotor was replaced more than one time .tt
At 55,000 miles the brake rotor,disc wear out rack and pinion when out at 60,000 and replace the caliper .tt
Front/rear brake pads replaced/rotors resurfaced.
Consumer has abs brakes.while driving vehicle the rear adjusters broke for no reason. Delaers are unable to correct problem.*nlm
Brakes failed, due to a brake fluid leak from a hole in the brake line caused by rubbing against the body of car, brake line replaced.
Brake master cylinder replaced due to a brake fluid leak.
Steering system design resulting in lock up and alignment problems, the tires wear excessively due to steering system.
Steering wheel off centered.
Steering wheel failed, causing loss of control. *sd
Alarm box replaced.
When going to the right or making a right turn it is very difficult.tt
Suspension the air suspension goes too far down, power steering and the rotor was replaced more than one time .tt
While driving, high pressure power steering hose leaked, causing afire, vehicle was totaled, sold to junk yard.
Power steering hose failed and burned the firewall of vehicle.nlm
The intake and outtake hoses were built close together medal rub against medal and cause leak in power steering.tt
Positon of power steering lines is such that when they fail they can cause a fire to occur.
Engine compartment fire, vehicle was driven and parked, power steering fluid very low.
Power steering fluid leaks, filled every day.
Power steering pump leaks andmakes a high pitch sound when driving. Took vehicle in for repair and dealer said needed to replace pump and three hoses that connect to the pump steering mechanism.
Front tie rod broke while driving. Explain in more detail.
Tie rods broke, causing loss of control.*skd
Going home from workand preparing to enter the expressway,made a turn and the inner tie rod broke, had to have vehicle towed.
Tie rod end replaced.
Inner and end tie rods failed causing squeaking in the front end.
Tie rod broke, causing loss of steering control/rod moving back and forth severed gas line.*skd
Steering inner tie rod problems.
Front tie rod ends on both front tires replaced due to being worn out and wobbling tires.
Steering failure, the tie rod assembly failed,right hand inner tie rod broke, causing loss of steering while driving.
Front tie rods failed. *dh
Rear subframe mounts rusted and corroded, causing poor steering ability.
Door handle spring broke.
Door switch broken.
Drivers inside door hanle broke.
Left/rear door repaired due to being unable to open from outside.
Tired pressure is a mess. The vehicle goes up and down whenever it feels like it.
Rear subframe mounts broke twice prior to recall (93v-106.002).
Received notice (#93v106002). Called dealer & took vehicle in on date given. After arriving and waiting, was informed did not have parts, and did not know when they will be available.
Body mounts failed due to corrosion.
Had received recall notice 98v323000/manufacturer's recall 98s36 in the mail. Contacted dealer. Was informed they could not repair vehicle until spring. Dealerdid not set upan appointment because he was overloaded with other vehicles. Owner upset.
Recall 98 v 323 000/subframe corrosion: while being serviced for an oil change noticedsubframe failure; dealer and manufacturer were notified, and informed consumerthat vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle's body and under carriage were free of rust, but the exhaust system had rust.
This vehicle is experiencing the same defect as stated in recall98/v/323/000 for subframe corrosion.however,sincevehicle was purchased in arkansas it was not included in recall.
Vehicle was included in recall 93v106002,involving corrosion of the body mounts. However, the provided remedy did not correct the problem.please give any further details.
Rear subframe mounts failed prior to recall notice.campaign# 98s36
Rear sub-frame lower mount plates, right/left rusted away after recall(93v-106.002).
The front and rear strut/shock went out, the head gasket was leaking and the ball joint , the alternator.tt
Air rid suspention failure, ride control
Left/right control actuator replaced due to air suspension going down.
While driving about 30 mph vehicle will start vibrating.when passing 30 mphthere will be less vibration.
Front and rear air ride control
Consumer can hear knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when driving at any speed, and there is vibration within the steering,which can result inpoor driving and there might be a leakage.
Front end/engine/ fuel pump malfunctioned. This is the most trouble i have ever had out of a car, and the only thing that came under warranty was the air conditioning system and they didn't get that fixed right.i will never buy another lincoln product in my life.
Front end misaligned.
The front and rear strut/shock went out, the head gasket was leaking and the ball joint , the alternator.tt
Struts failed, causing suspension to loosen, and bottom of car to drop. *dsh
Right front strut blew out causing body to drop down on the axle, struts replaced.
Right front shock actuator failed causing contr0l light to illuminate at times.
While driving vehicle on highway the air bag/shocks went out. This happened again on 4/12/96.
Shocks replaced.
Suspension the air suspension goes too far down, power steering and the rotor was replaced more than one time .tt
Air strut failed due to its air bag exploding. (first vehicle on 601368) *dsh
When driving air gets out of the airsuspension system.also, the motor engine mounts were replaced twice due to failure.
Front airsuspension system has gone out, causing the front of vehicle to be very low to the ground, and rub on the tires. Dealer has been contacted.
Air suspension system -ihave had problems with it (danger).
My son at the time of purchase was and is a college student from a single parent household and i am disabled.the dealer did not at any time advise my son that the vehicle had any recalls or problems.we have spent well over $2000.00 in repairs, the car has been towed 7-8 times.the air bag light comes on continuously, thee ride control alarm comes on continuously, the suspension has been repaired twice, passenger air bag light comes on continuously as well as the charge system, we have had it in and out of dealership.i will never buy another vehicle from ford and i feel that this car or make should ot have been rel3ased to the consumer with this many defects.i feel the car is unsafe and that the number of repairs proves it over and over.i wo0uld like toknow how to vile a loss of value claim to recover the money we continue to spend on a vehicle that cannot be traded in or sold .the dealer ship bears a large part of the responsible because they did not disclose any recall or other possible components problems with the car at the time my son purchased the car.the dealership had the car back to repair the suspension, the brakes, a severe leak with the brake fluid coming out.the break job did not last long enough for my son to drive home.it has also caused me a great deal of stress and has contributed to my depression and strokes trying to keep it runing and getting to and from various points including doctors appoints.i believe that the fod motore company bears some responsibilityand to this date we have never been notified of ay recalls on this particular model.please contact myself or my son at your earliest convience.lincoln mercury replaced the air syspension just two months ago and it is going out again as well as athe right rear rotor.we have replaced the starte5r, cylionoid, the wires, switch, the brakes three times.the air bag depolyment mal functions constantly.i will never buy another ford.
Air suspension system-air bags- doesn't alwayswork properly.
Air suspension; system fails lowering resulting in tires rubbing and other failures. Stan olson auto center unable to detect repeated failure. Please describe.
While driving vehicle at 65 mphleft rear shock blew out, causing vehicle to drop to ground level . Problem has been corrected. Cause unknown.consumer states the air suspension has also failed.
Problems with rear suspension.
The front and rear strut/shock went out, the head gasket was leaking and the ball joint , the alternator.tt
While driving vehicle at 65 mphleft rear shock blew out, causing vehicle to drop to ground level . Problem has been corrected. Cause unknown.consumer states the air suspension has also failed.
Sensor on rear air ride suspension system apparently failed, calling for increased pressure.the air shocks pumped until they exploded, producing a very hazardous situation.
The rear shocks on the vehicle need to be replaced,causing the rear suspension to drop when driving at a hight speed, could result ina near accident.
Consumer stated that the rear end air supension is leaking, causing the rear endto drop. Consumer has yet to have the problem resolved.also,there are a number of safety bulletinsissued on the problem.
While driving at less than 30mph, the rear air suspension bag blew out, and body of car dropped onto rear tires, rough to handle, body was cutting into both rear tires, vehicle is undriveable. Dealer contacted and quoted $1600 to repair at owner's expense. Provide further information.
On the internet it stated ford had callbacks for all3.8 engines for headgasket problems but only recalled a fewvin numbers. How could they get away with that? you and i and every mecchanic knows the problem with the 3.8 engine by ford why cant some thing be done. I wasnt told of anything about this. Lucky i was driving not my daughter. She would have diven till it burned the motor up. And the air shocks at $ 4,000 for the 4 of them thats another farce. Cant you make them at least install atcost ? my engine overheated as i was driving on the pa. Turnpikelucky i pulled over and got towed with a $350 bill.
Rear airsprings have blowen out, causingrear end to bounce and has dropped low toground.consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
Tires replaced.
When drivinggas pedal would stick intermittently.contacted dealer, and he indicated that it was not a warranty problem, but rather the floor mat was causing the problem. The problem went away for a few years.they replaced throttle bearings. *ml
No information to report.
Engine light failure.
Owner has power train problems.vehicle will sometimes takes off like a rocket and that dealer stated that there is a faulty cylinder in the power train housing that causes this problem. O wner is very concerned for his safety.
Cruise control system activates on its own and fails to disengage.tt
When drivinggas pedal would stick intermittently.contacted dealer, and he indicated that it was not a warranty problem, but rather the floor mat was causing the problem. The problem went away for a few years.they replaced throttle bearings. *ml
Vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing accident.*aw
The vehicle is experiencing sudden acceleration, the vehicle was once in reverse and twice it accelerated from 55 mph to 90 mph, the dealer is unable to remedy the problem.
When driving at 50 mph the vehicle accelerated by itself which left consumer's brakes real hard. Brakes wouldn't go in, and vehicle was running by itself.
While driving, vehicle accelerated and did not stop until owner turned ignition off.please describe.
Gas pedal stuck while driving andwhen pressed down for full power. When the key is turned off it will unstick. Dealer contactedand is aware of problem, but cannot remedy. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Accelerator pedal sticks, causing vehicle to accelerate/accident. *sd
While drivingtook foot off the accelerator foot and the vehicle began to accelerate and speed out of control.
While driving under 40 mph accelerator will go down tofloor,and engine will increase.brakes will not work. Consumer has to turn off tignition switch. After awhile will start, and work as normal.
Gas pedal was stuck, dealer replaced throttle assembly.tt
When starting vehicle engine will rev up to full throttle or suddenly accelerate causing a potential safety hazard.
The vehicle accelerates unexpectedly.dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicleseveral times.
Heater/a/c blower motor failed/repaired.
While traveling heater would not work. Also,notice white smoke from tail pipe. Technician stated head gasket needed to be replaced. The blown up gasket caused the engine to faile and the manufactureris unwilling to issue recall.
While driving vehicle, went to lower driver/passenger side windows, both windows dropped or would not go down or up; taken vehicle to dealership for repairs; dealer did not repair problem.
Power windows on this vehicle have come off track, causing the windows to roll up at an angle, consumerhas to pull the window withhand until track catches up to the window to hold it. Dealer has been contacted.
Passenger's window inoperative.
Window sticks.
Windshield wiper sticks, reducing visibility.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir leaks, can only be filled 1/3 of the way.
Wiper blades fail to return to their original position when not in use, causing poor visibility.
Windshield wipers would not return to original position. This would happen when wipers are being turned off.would need to have wiper motor replaced.
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