We found the following complaints for MERCURY SABLE (1989)
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Vehicle caught fire and bured bumper to bumper. Fire dept. Told consumer that it was an eletrical fire.
When entering mall vehicle shut off. Several minutes later vehicle caught fire without key in ignition. Delaware county fire dept says fire wasn't related to fuel. Please describe details.
Electrical system failure, resulting in clock, radio, and power window failure.
This morning (7-8-04) i was pulled over for the first time ever and the officer said i was doing 75 in a 55 when my speedometer read 65. I asked the gentleman if there was someway he could forget the ticket since it was my first time ever and he said no. He did not explain to me everything on the ticket and you can hardly read half the?!@#$% he wrote. I amgoing to take this to court since he did not have me sign the ticket like it is suppose to be. They don't put the word "signature" on the a line for nothing. I would appreciate it if i received a call or at least an e-mail with in the nest 24 hours. Thank you and please do drive slow.
While driving experienced electrical sys. Alternator failure which caused vehicle to shut down, as result from running on only battery,it malfunctioned/ overwhelmedbattery, rendering it inoperative.
Battery cables replaced. *sd
Battery cable shorted out, resulting in a fire.
Starter switch replaced. *sd
While driving experienced electrical sys. Alternator failure which caused vehicle to shut down, as result from running on only battery,it malfunctioned/ overwhelmedbattery, rendering it inoperative.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle has characteristics for surging but mostly results in vehicle stalling, w/dealership unable to detect cause. Please describe details.
Ignition of engine shuts down at intermitant and unusual times usually going uphill to the right.
This is a second identical incident during the last 2 years.when starting the car the starter relay got stuck and continued to crank the engine even after taking the key out of ignition.i stopped it by diconnecting the battery, but meanwhile the battery started boiling and leaking.the incident occured 4-5 times during 3 days.i replaced the starter relay and the battery.after this, the incident occured only one more time, about 5 days after the starter relay was replaced.the same incident occured for the first time two years before (1998), with the original starter relay.i that time i replaced the relay, and for 2 years everyting seemd ok.this is a matter of concern because it also happened with a new starter relay installed, which seems to indicate some other problem in the ignition system.
Ignition fire.
Ignition wires melts due to short. *sd
Won't pass smog and egr plug and wire are not available to purchase from dealer or any other auto parts store.how do i get it smogged when parts are melted and i can't get the parts to replace the burned ones?
When driving at any speed andwithout prior warningvehicle cut off, causing loss of all power steering/brakes, making it very difficult to operate control vehicle. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer unable to determinecause. Please provide any further details.
Ignition failure causing vehicle fire.
Car had been parked in custofoam corporation, mauston, wi., parking lot for one and a half days.received call on friday, april 30, 1999 at 2:30 pm that the office manager and other employees had to break the driver's side front window in order to open the hood and disconnect the battery cables.interior of car was filling with heavy smoke and car was trying to start itself.investigation revealed the ignition switch and wiring was badly burned.
Defect within the igniton wiring, causing the wiring to burn and vehicle to lock up. This happened while vehicle was in park position. Dealer and ford has been notified.
Consumer's t.i.f ignition marginal burned approximatelyin 1995.
When ignition was turned, smoke roared from steering column.al packer lincoln mercury in baltimore replaced ignition switch. Please describe details.
Vehicle cut off. Mechanic worked on car, put on computer for diagnostics,and stated the computer brain was gone out on the car.could be many reasons that cause cascade problems. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Electrical short, loss all electrical devices, smeel wiring burning,
Ignition electric assembly sparked and caused a small fire.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine surgeand computer system.in one instance, the engine surged and ran into a concrete wall, causing the vehicle to be totaled.the mechanic stated that the incident was caused by an engine surge, which was the result of a computer malfunction.
Ignition switch had to be forced to start, shortly after attempting to start, smoke came from under the dash, a black wire connector attached to the steering column burned off.
Ignition switch shorted, burning wires in the dash, causing the heater to fail.
Experienced smoke coming from ignition switch, no fire.
Electrical short, steering column compartment fire, ignition switch shorted,causing a fire.
Noticed smoke coming from the ignition after turning it on, then turned it off, replaced ignition switch.
Faulty ignition switch, causing smoke.
Experienced smoke coming from ignition switch, no fire.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Electrical short, overheated and melted the ignition switch.
The ignition switch plug has rubbed on the wires around it, causing the wires to melt.
Ignition switch failed. *sd
Consumer states that when she went to turn off the vehicle that the keygot stuck in the ignition and when the vehicle was turned off by unhooking the wires under the steering column noticed that they were melted.
Car wa sparked and caught on fire in the ignition switch area.
When entering mall vehicle shut off. Several minutes later vehicle caught fire without key in ignition. Delaware county fire dept says fire wasn't related to fuel. Please describe details.
The ignition switch plug has rubbed on the wires around it, causing the wires to melt.
Wiring in steering column caught on fire, replace ignition switch box and wires.tt
Ignition switch shorted out, causing fire.
Started vehicle, immediately smelled smoke and turned my head forward to see smoke billowingout of the steering column, push car out of driveway and disconnected battery.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Ignition switch failed. *sd
Fire started in ignition underneath car port after sitting for (2) hours. Please describe details.
Too much play in the crankshaft has resulted in the replacement of 6 starters.
After auto was driven about one mile and parked consumer noticed smoke coming from steering column. Jumped out then noticed wires were burned.
Key was out of ignition and vehicle was not driven for about an hourwhen afire started in the engine compartment due to an electrical short.
Electrical system fire, engine compartment fire.tt
While the vehicle was parked it started smoking from under the hood and then went up in flames.
Vehicle caught on fire underhood while parked, according to insurance co, could have started from alternator or leaking power steering fluid.
The vehicle was parked, and the driver noticed that the vehicle was smoking.driver called the fire department, and the steering column was on fire. The fire department opened the hood, and the wire was melted in the harness in the steering wheel.everything was melted, and the vehicle did not start up with the key in. It was an electrical shortage in the vehicle.
While driving vehicle towards work, noticed smoke in front, thought vehicle was overheating, brakes started failing, pulled vehicle over, lifted hood, flames shot out unexpectedly.
Driving the vehicle noticed smoke from under the hood, and opened the hood up and there was a fire in the engine compartment. There was a investigation, but it is closed pe 911 128. The whole vehicle was burned up.
Underhood fire near wiring harness in center back of engine compartmentnear heater relay.
While driving vehicle and parked with engine off, engine compartment fire, under hood, electrical short, will provide more information.tt
While parking, suddenly heard load noise, then saw smoke coming from underhood, passerbysaw that vehicle was on fire, moments later flames shut up from engine compartment, fire dept suspected electrical system front wiring harness as culprit.
The parking lights and intrument panel lights did not function when headlights were on because of overheating contacts in the wiring.*ml
The vehicle dashboard lights flickered, and went black because the fuse burned, the instrument panel and rear lights did not work, required replacement of parts sw-1975.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
With cause unknown, vehicle caught on fire in dashboard which was consumed quickly. Please describe details.
Ignition switch shorted, burning wires in the dash, causing the heater to fail.
After the vehicle was parked, the consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood, consumer opened the hood and saw fire, consumer states that the fire was caused by the part that controls the heater underneath the dashboard.
Car was parked and car caught on fire from the dash .
After the vehicle was parked, the consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood, consumer opened the hood and saw fire, consumer states that the fire was caused by the part that controls the heater underneath the dashboard.
We parked in the driveway, gathered our things and went in to the house. The next morning i went to brush the snow off of the car and noticed the windshield was broken, i opened the driver door and discovered the whole dashboard was melted like a candle, we had just filled up the tank the previous day and were very lucky we didn't lose our home also. We figure the reason the car didn't become fully involved was because the windows were rolled up tight and it suffocated the flames, the car is still a complete loss. The wiring in that car had never been touched,cut or modified. There was no reason for this to happen except for a manufacturer defect. The way we see it mercury should owe us one car or blue book value. Any help would be appreciated.*la
While stopped at a light, the vehicle overheated and the head blew.. Consumer stated the engine had to be replaced, the mechanic stated that the head appeared to have abnormalities, suggesting poor manufacturing.
Experienced continuous overheating problems, cooling system repairs at 62539,72,913 with no improvements.
Water pump replaced. *sd
Consumer received recalls on engine mounts, and seatbelts. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said they corrected recalls.but when consumer took car to a private mechanic,consumer was told that work had never been done.
While having vehicle serviced technician noticed engine monts were broken.please provide further information.
Engine head gaskets failed three times.
While driving around a curve in traffic, vehicle stalled, consumer also states that the motor mounts are faulty.
Rear motor mounts broke prior to recall, causing engine to drop/loss of steering, also caused the tie rods to come free.
Subframe rear mounts failed, causing engine and transmission to fall about 4 or 5 inches which in turn jammed the steering.
Head gasket went first, then 11 months later engine blew now not even two years later head gasket blown again.
Motor mounts failed prior to/after recall repair.
Engine mount recall refused due to vehicle's engine size.
While driving around a curve in traffic, vehicle stalled, consumer also states that the motor mounts are faulty.
Bolts on rear body mounts are loose, and makenoise when turning.dealer could not find the cause. *ml
Failure of the engine mounts, when shifting the vehicle, itwill not shift.
While stopped at a light, the vehicle overheated and the head blew.. Consumer stated the engine had to be replaced, the mechanic stated that the head appeared to have abnormalities, suggesting poor manufacturing.
Head gasket replaced. *sd
Engine mounts are broken, causingengine to jump out of the vehicle. There is a loud noise coming from engine everytime it jumps and hits the hood.
Motor mounts replaced. *sd
Too much play in the crankshaft has resulted in the replacement of 6 starters.
Motor mounts broke twice. *dh
Motor mounts failed, prior to recall.
The vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment. Please describe.
Vehicle fire.
While driving around a curve in traffic, vehicle stalled, consumer also states that the motor mounts are faulty.
Driving at any speed and applying the brakes andwhen coming to a stop, without no prior warning, the vehicle stalls.
Head gasket went first, then 11 months later engine blew now not even two years later head gasket blown again.
Vehicle fire. (attorney for client)(other vehicles on 470608,479609,479610) *skd
Power steering is defective.while driving on a very hot day the engine overheated and the power steering was leaking, causing a vapor which ignited on the manifold, resulting in a fire.the fire department came out, the car was totalled. An insurance adjuster will investigate the vehicle. The entire electrical system burned up. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving the vehicle's engine compartment caught fire.the dealer has been notified.
Have other ford or mercury vehicles experienced similar problems?were these vehicles recalled for this issue? no safety defects listed within summary.
While driving the vehicle smoked and flames were coming out of the drivers side engine.
Engine compartment fire.
The vehicle caught on fire from around the engine. Please describe.
Engine stalls.
Engine compartment fire.
The origenal and replacement oil filled motor mounts failed about year apart from each other. The second time caused the powersteering line to rupture squriting powersteering fluid on to the exhaust system which sent smoke into the passenger carpartment. This caues temporary obstruction of my driving veiw. This could have easily caused a crash. My understanding that motor mounts failure is very high after replacements. The replacement motor mounts where not purchased from a ford dealer but supposably they also are failing.
The vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment after it had just been parked. Please describe.
While driving the vehicle was suddenly engulfed in flames.the fire department determined that the cause of the firewas the engine. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer has not been notified.
Consumer states there is a whistling sound coming from the engine, dealership advised consumer that engine was bad.
Drove vehicle towork ,stopped at service station and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Raised the hood and engine engulfed in flames.ins. Investigatior said hose ruptured andfluid leak cause fire.
While driving around a curve in traffic, vehicle stalled, consumer also states that the motor mounts are faulty.
Engine compartment fire. *sd
Car was parked and caught on fire, please describe .
While driving at any speed vehicle was stalling and cutting off. Also, windshield wipers won't go down.
While parked, vehicle caught on fire.please describe.
While driving vehicle towards work, noticed smoke in front, thought vehicle was overheating, brakes started failing, pulled vehicle over, lifted hood, flames shot out unexpectedly.
The vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment. Please describe.
Tie rod and serpentine belt replaced. Mjs
Heat from the exhaust system caused power steering lines to melt, causing fluid to leak into the engine, resulting in an engine compartment fire.please provide any details.
Catalytic converter coupling failed.
Air bypass valve failed and replaced on several occasions.
Air bypass valve failed several times.
Air bypass valve failed.
Failure of the air bypass valve on four separate occasions causing the valve to lock up at high rpms.
Won't pass smog and egr plug and wire are not available to purchase from dealer or any other auto parts store.how do i get it smogged when parts are melted and i can't get the parts to replace the burned ones?
Air conditioner failed. *sd
Air conditioner failed. *sd
Air conditioner coil leaks.
Air conditioner climate control inoperative. *sd
Headlight covers are dimmed & clouded. Have been getting worse. Lights are not bright. Took to dealer & was told entire light system has to be replaced.
Headlight switch failed causing wires to melt an all dash lights/tailights to fail.
Electrical short of the head lights, lights come on and go off.tt
The lenses on the headlights are getting fogged up and do not provide adequate lighting for night time driving. Dealer has to replace the headlights.
A smell of gasoline is noted when the air conditioner is on.tt
Conclusion: the fire damage around the fuel distribution system (near the fire wall) was found to be the area of origin.there was no indications of electrical malfuntions.the cause of this fire is determined to be accidental due to mechanical failure. Per columbia, mo. Fire marshall's report no. 99-03407
Fuel pump cavitates at 90 degree temperatures, causing engine to stall.*aw
While driving vehicle at 35mph vehicle caught on fire at the fuel injection line. Took vehicle to dealer & had the fuel pump changed due to being weak.
Consumer states when auto gets hot the fuel pump dies,has had near accidents 13 times.
When traveling at any speed the vehicle will cut off without prior warning due to the fuel pump which needed replacing. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the fuel pump on a number of occasions.
While driving vehicle towards work, noticed smoke in front, thought vehicle was overheating, brakes started failing, pulled vehicle over, lifted hood, flames shot out unexpectedly.
While driving vehicle at 35mph vehicle caught on fire at the fuel injection line. Took vehicle to dealer & had the fuel pump changed due to being weak.
While vehicle was parked driver noticed smoke coming from under car, which appeared to be radiator smoke. Within a few moments the vehicle caught on fire and was totalled. Insurance company believes fire was a failure of the fuel injection lines.
Fuel line burst causing fire.(qcaw)
The vehicle dashboard lights flickered, and went black because the fuse burned, the instrument panel and rear lights did not work, required replacement of parts sw-1975.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Dashboard lights failed. *sd
Dashboard lights failed. *sd
The driver locked therear passenger side door and the child safety lock locked. But when the driver tried to unlock the door,the door would not unlock. 3 to 4 days later the rear driver's side door began to do the same as the rear passenger's door.
Consumer is experiencing engine hood support failure. The hood does not stay open.
The automatic transmission planetary gear completely quit due to poor lubrication.
Transmission failure.*aw
Transmissionwent and can't find another.tt
Vehicle hesitates when gears are shifted.then jumps into gear. Dealer not aware of the problem. Repairwork done by mechanic at owner's expense.
Transmission was repaired last august because it would not function. Have taken the car back and forth to dealer about the problem several times.tt
Automatic transmission failure, transmission shifts out of gear.tt
While driving at approx. 60 mph experienced sudden and abrupt transmission failure when transmission malfunctioned and shut vehicle down without prior warning.
Several components within the transmission failed, torque converter, planet carrier, band overdrive. Mjs
The transmission need to be replace or rebuilt.tt
Had to replace transmission twice in 6 months.
While driving could smell like a burning rubber inside of vehicle.transmission stopped working inforward position, andonly gear that was working was reverse for a number ofmonths.
Transmission failed. *sd
The overdrive gear is too small and it blows out the front piston, after car runs for five minutes gears will no longer engage.(qcaw)
Transmission replaced twice due to noise when accelerating or decelerating.*skd
Had to replace the transmission two times.tt
While driving at highway speed the vehicle jump into overdrive without warning. Please feel free to add any addtional information. Ts
Cv boots installed. *sd
Transmission had to be replaced 71,000 miles.tt
Consumer states that the transmission mounts are faulty.
Consumer only owned vehicle for a month and a half, when problems started to arise, vehicle was taken in for inspection and c0nsumer was told that transmission was slipping, she then took vehicle into another delaer to get a second opinion and she was advised of the same thing.
Consumer states that the transmission mounts are faulty.
Consumer entered an intersection whenbrakes failed, resulting in an accident.consumer suffered head injuries. Consumerwas wearing seat belts. However, after the impact the seat belts detached.
Consumer has a safety concern about seat belt. Seat belt will not retract at all. When she closes the door,seat belt wiill be hanging from the door.
`owner's seat belts are defective and that thismodel had a recall for the belts,but vehicle was not identified as a defective model.has problems we both driver's and passeger's side seatbelts. (92v-113).
Driver's/passenger's side belt latches failed to latch prior to recall (92v-113).
I was a belted front passenger ejected from belt through windsheild sustaining severe head/neck/arm and back injuries.also, had seatbelt failure with injury as well.we were struck on therightside with the left front quarter pannel of illegal left hand, turnerran off road .these guysknew this car had a safety failure and chose to sell us this car with the original seatbelts, and no contact of any kind to avoid incident.pretty rotten if you ask me.
Recall notice, seat belt buckles,was received in early april of 98. Has taken the vehicle into the dealer twice and the parts are not available.recall action report was completed.
Driver's side seat belt unlatches while driving.
Seat belt buckle fails to secure belt when cold prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to age of vehicle. *sd
Recall 97i-oo3.ooo. Owner took vehicle in for service on august 10th, 1998, still no pesponse back from dealerregarding parts.
Seat belts do not stay latched on the drivers side.tt
Recall # 971003000/ford/seat blet buckles; when owner took vehicle to dealer, dealer refused to honor recallnotice because they have no knowledge of recall. Owner is experiencing problems with buckles.
Front and rear seat belt buckles fail, buckles come unlatched.*skd
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 97i-003.000, manufacturer's recall97m90, seat belt buckle. Dealer stated parts not available, dealer needed to inspect vehicle before replacing parts. Please provide any further details.
The seat belt will not stay latched while driving. If the car is stopped the seat belts if they latch with unlatch for no reason.tt
Seat belt buckle does not buckle properly, also mechanism has popped out of its housing.
Seat belt that slides into the buckle will not latch. Contacted dealer, and dealer contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer stated seat belt was under warranty for 12 years, and warranty expired .
Contacted ford's 800 # cited in nhtsa recall campaign id number 97i003000, despite the "alleged" intention of ford to replace these faulty parts for twelve years, and unlimited mileage the customer service line refused to offer replacement, as did two other local ford service centers contacted.i feel the ford company is liable for replacement of faulty seat belt that does not function safely for the useable life of the vehicle.
Driver/passenger front/back shoulder/lap belts intermittently do not latch; other times, will latch and come undone while driving.tt
Driver and passenger side belts latches do not latch. Please describe details.
Driver and passenger seatbelt buckle unlatches while driving.tt
Driver seat belt buckle releases on its own. Sometime engages when buckling up. Stays latched & could self release @ anytime. Many times have to struggle for latching to take place. This has been happening for the last 16 months. Please let me know asap what could be done! thanks! b.e.
The front seat belts would not lock like they suppose to do.then at other times they will release unexpectedly. On the driver's side the belt will not lock. Its an intermittent problem. Have not taken to dealer yet.
Seat belt buckle release button fails to pop back up after releasing, preventing buckles from relatching. (recall 92v-113).*skd
Owner received recall notice (#97i003000) in april. Notified dealer. Informed by service manager needs to order parts & will call. Owner called back (7/24/98) & informed parts for seat back buckle on backorder,and does not know when parts will be available.
All the seat beltswill not retract. Owner replaced the seat belts two years ago and they are still not retracting. Currently, there is a recall listed on the seat belts,and the owner would like to know why theseat belts on this vehicle are not on recall? (92v-113000).
Seat belts are difficult to fasten.
Recall 97i003000/ abs brakes. Contacted dealer to schedule an appointment, manufacturer said they need to knowdate of manufacturing of vehicle. Manufacturersaid to take it todealer.deaelr said it waspart ofrecall, but could not orderparts because they didn't havepart number.seatbelt bucklewas broken which won't protectoccupant in event of a crash.
Driver's seat belt buckle failed. (recall 92v113000)*sd
It's hard to insert male to female portion, must play with until clicks in, however, while driving buckle pops open, rendering driver's seat belt inoperative.
Seat belt buckle recall repairs refused due to wrong month of manufacturing (92v-113).
Consumer received recalls on engine mounts, and seatbelts. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said they corrected recalls.but when consumer took car to a private mechanic,consumer was told that work had never been done.
While driving driver/pass shoulder/lap belt disengages, also sticks in lock position.tt
Driver's/passenger's side belt latches failed to latch prior to recall (92v-113).
Passenger's side seat belt is inoperable, release button is jammed.tt
Both front seat belts do not latch properly.the warranty program on the seat belts has expired.
Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, male won't go into female portion.tt
False latching rear middle and drivers seat belt.tt
Had received recall notice (#97i003000), seat belt buckles. Took vehicle in for recall repairs.left it 1 full day. Went back & was informed had no parts & does not know if parts were ordered. Does not know when parts would be available.
Bothfrontseat belt locking mechanisms require excessive force to buckle and unbuckle.
When vehicle wasi nvolved in a front end crash, traveling about 35 mph,driver's side and passenger side seat belts failed to restrainoccupants.both seat belts came unbuckled upon impact. Vehicle was totalled. Please provide any further information.
Consumer has been denied repairs of the front seat belt buckles.
The front passenger's seat belt buckle will not latch and the driver's seat belt buckle is difficult to latch.
Both front shoulder/lap belts do not retract when released; big loop hangs out of door; occupant tripped getting out of vehicle.tt
Seatbelt locked and will not retract.
Driver's side seatbeltretractor willclick in, but willnot stay open. Dealership is aware of problem.
Driver side seat bracket bent, causing movement while driving.tt
Driver seat bracket that holds the seat to the floor cracked weld the track.
Seat separated from tracking, when brakes are applied it rocks back and forth.tt
Driver seat broke and driver fell rearward, power seats on vehicle.tt
While driving vehicle towards work, noticed smoke in front, thought vehicle was overheating, brakes started failing, pulled vehicle over, lifted hood, flames shot out unexpectedly.
Consumer states brake work had recently been completed on vehicle.
Recall 98v323000/98s36. While driving the brakes went out and it was hard to steer. At 35-40 mph frontal impact occurred. Mechanic contacted, and statedthat therear subframe mounts were corroded and came loose, detached from subframe, causing an accident. Dealer/mfr not contacted. Provide further information.
Power steering and brakes went out then smoke came through vents, power steering fluid caught fire on manifold.tt
Consumer entered an intersection whenbrakes failed, resulting in an accident.consumer suffered head injuries. Consumerwas wearing seat belts. However, after the impact the seat belts detached.
Brake rotors failed.
Front brake disc came loose from its hub and almost caused an accident.
The dealer refused to replace a part that was recalled.tt
While driving the outer part of the rotor separated from thecar, causing the brake pads to wear.the dealer has been notified.
The left front disc rotors outer ring came apart from its center hub. I have replaced both front disc rotors myself. At anaaa inspection it was discovered that the left front motor mounts had failed also. I had the car checked because of a jerking feeling upon accelerating. The mounts had been replaced under a recall on5/21/92. But the replacement mounts have failed again. I contacted ford customer service about the mounts and they agreed to replace them. So i made an appointment at my local dealer. After showing up. Incomplete summary.
Vehicle has poor brake performance, vehicle was recalled for the front rotors.tt
Rotor replaced prior to recall. *sd
Brake rotors defective, not able to be turned due to defect. Mjs
Vehicle parked in parking lot and caught on fire. Prognosis: fire originated in steering column.
While making a left hand u-turnat 30 mph steering wheel locked up. This causedconsumer to hit a curve.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Vehicle also jumped up into a curve and dented the left fender by a tree.*la
Power steering problem. *sd
Power steering and brakes went out then smoke came through vents, power steering fluid caught fire on manifold.tt
Power steering is defective.while driving on a very hot day the engine overheated and the power steering was leaking, causing a vapor which ignited on the manifold, resulting in a fire.the fire department came out, the car was totalled. An insurance adjuster will investigate the vehicle. The entire electrical system burned up. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Steering failed to tufn resulting in accident and totaling car
Power steering fluid leak resulting in fire.
The vehicle caught fire due to a leak in the power steering line, leaking onto the engine.tt
Power steering hoses cracked, causing fluid to leak, resulting in a vehicle fire.
Power steering hose failed 4 times. *sd
Parked & turned vehicle off. Exhaust fumes entered vehicle. Got out & lifted hood. A lot of smoke billowed out.later noticed flames. Fire department was called & put flames out. Firewas was caused by steering hoses rubbing against each other & causing a leak whichdripped fluid ontoengine and causinga fire.
Engine compartment fire, power steering fluid leaked and caused fire.tt
Failure of the power steering high pressure line, the high pressure line is leaking fluid,causing loss of power steering.consumer also contacted the dealer on several occasions and the dealer replaced the pressure line.
Defect/power steering hose caused fire; while parking, heard popping sound;steering wheel froze;smoke started pouring from engine;opened hood, saw flames/smoke.
Engine compartment fire caused by power steering fluid leaking.tt
Power steering hose caught on fire twice because of leaking fluid. Dealer has had vehicle 3 times for same reason.
Consumer is having difficulty steering vehicle, dealership advised consumer that power steering pump had failed.
Power steering pump/hose replaced. Ten days later vehicle caught fire while driving. Please describe details.tt
Lost control of vehicle, right front wheel came inward and pushed floor boards inward.tt
Tie rod and serpentine belt replaced. Mjs
Rear motor mounts broke prior to recall, causing engine to drop/loss of steering, also caused the tie rods to come free.
Rack and pinion failed 4 times. *sd
Rack and pinion went out could not make turns.tt
Power steering fails intermittently due to problem with the rack.
Big loop hangs out of door; occupant tripped getting out of vehicle.
Recall (98v-323) failed several times prior to recall notice, final failure resulted in engine fire when the mounts failed causing stress and breakage of the power steering hose which leaked onto hot engine (fire). Mjs
Ganley lincoln mercury 92s61. Recall work did not remedy the problem. Owner experienced second incident.tt
Recall 98v323000/98s36. While driving the brakes went out and it was hard to steer. At 35-40 mph frontal impact occurred. Mechanic contacted, and statedthat therear subframe mounts were corroded and came loose, detached from subframe, causing an accident. Dealer/mfr not contacted. Provide further information.
The left front disc rotors outer ring came apart from its center hub. I have replaced both front disc rotors myself. At anaaa inspection it was discovered that the left front motor mounts had failed also. I had the car checked because of a jerking feeling upon accelerating. The mounts had been replaced under a recall on5/21/92. But the replacement mounts have failed again. I contacted ford customer service about the mounts and they agreed to replace them. So i made an appointment at my local dealer. After showing up. Incomplete summary.
Motor mounts have failed x2 and mechanics have been unable to find out why they fail ford has recalled a rear frame bracket in which i think has something to do with failed motor mounts,in tthe recall on the rear frame mounts it said there would be a clunking noise in the rear and this car has had it since i bought it also when these mounts have failed the power steering hose comes out and no power steering the fluid sprays everwhere this is very dangerous if the rear frame brackets have nothing to do with the motor mounts failing there has to be some kind of defect with the design of the motor or the mounts them selfs they have failed x2 without more than 5 mi driven because i could feel it when i drove no more than 1mi.i spoke with a ford dealer and they said the failure of the motor mount is very common on these cars when asked if they thought the rear bracket had something to do with the motor mounts failing they told me to call ford manufacturer no comment
Rear and front motor mounts failed; when pressing on gas, will hear clunking noise; motor partially separates from sub-frame.
Corrosion-related deterioration in 1989 mercury sable resulted in detachment of sub-frame rear plate nut and bolt pulling through. Symptoms as described in recalls 93v106002 and 98v-323/98s36. Advised by ford dealer that these recalls do not apply to my vin and are limited to eastern us states.however 98v-323 states that vehicles with these symptoms are to be repaired free by dealers. No accident/injury has occurred and the vehicle is scheduled for repair on monday april 29 2007. I need to know if the recall will be extended to cover my vehicle repair and if not, why not. Salt is used extensively in ut for snow and ice control.
Rear sub-frame mounts became detached due to corrosion prior to recall, recall repairs completed(93v-106).
Rear sub-frame body mounts failed prior to recall notice causing vehicle loss of control and near accident. (98s36).
Vehicle failed prior to recall 98s36, when consumer received recall notice, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to perform recall, dealer repaired, but would not reimburse consumer for prior failure
Pfeiffer lincoln mercury 93v106. Engine and transmission hanging by treads of the bolts. Resulting in nuts falling off and loss of steering.
Rear sub frame mounts corroded, causing frame to collapse.
Body mounts of front corners of subframe, which support engine and steering column coupling,detached due to corrosion of subframe mount retaning plate. This causes difficultyin steering . Dealer notified.
Consumer never received recall notice (98v-323) for the sub frame mount and bolts, mounts failed however dealer will not cover cost due to the fact that the time for the recall has expired.yh
Rear and front motor mounts failed; when pressed on gas, will hear clunking noise; motor partially separates from sub-frame.
Recall for subframe corrosion was repaired.some years later this problem has happened again.
The rear subframe mounts broke, causing the transmission and engine to hit the ground, and the consumer lost control of vehicle. Dealer has not been contacted.
When traveling rea rsubframe mounts which support the engine and transmission broke,causing loss ofcontrol.also, noted recall98v232000 for the same type of probelm, dealer stated warranty periodwas up and refused to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.
Pfeiffer lincoln mercury 93v106. Engine and transmission hanging by treads of the bolts. Resulting in nuts falling off and loss of steering.
Took the vehicle into royal ford to be repaired under the recall and royal ford told the consumer that his vehicle washad already been repaired which wasn't true.the consumer took the vehicle to feduke ford, another dealership andfound out that the vehcile had not been repaired at all for the recall .please describe details.
Rear and front motor mounts failed; when pressed on gas, will hear clunking noise; motor partially separates from sub-frame.
Rear subfram mounts failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to make/model 93v-106.002.
Owner states manufacturer refuses to send her a recall notification letter even though they acknowledge the recall affects vehicle. Woodham lincoln/mercury/ford
Recall 98v323000: received notice in mail & contacted dealer for appointment. Was informed by service manager that no parts were availble for subframe. The parts were on back order & would call when they are in. Owner not pleased.
Noticing clunking noise when driveing/ stopping and going.
Consumer received recall letter on the rear sub-frame mounts, however was denied by dealership and charged for repair. Consumer continues to received recall notices in the mail. Mjs
Bushings and radius arm are gone onright side. Heared a loud banging noise when backing or going forward.contacted dealer, and took vehicle in to be checked.
Front end repaired
The left front suspension spring broke, causing it to rub against the tire, resulting in a tire blow-out, recall on component, however denied due to year built.
Yellow-white powder escaping from inside dashboard, causing irritation.
Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injury.
When vehicle is cold, fuel throttle linkage sticks.tt
During vehicle operation,the vehicle was at a complete stop, it experienced a sudden surge, resulting in an accident.
Sudden acceleration, causing extensive to transmission.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine surgeand computer system.in one instance, the engine surged and ran into a concrete wall, causing the vehicle to be totaled.the mechanic stated that the incident was caused by an engine surge, which was the result of a computer malfunction.
Cruise control failed, causing vehicle to accelerate.
Client started car and it started to accelerate beyond control, car then hit tree could not brake.
While drivingvehicle suddenly accelerated which almost caused acrash. Will be taking vehicle todealer.please provide further information.
Apply brakes, take foot off brake, without touching gas pedal, engine accelerated; vehicle lurched forward up a steep hill; applied brakes again/cut off engine.
Whenever vehicle is started or at a stop, it would idle real high. When placed in gear,vehicle would sharply jerk. Took to dealer & mechanic informed owner that the throttle sensor was causing the fast idling. It was replaced.
Somtimes when driving car cut off, when starting it up again car accelerated. Please describe .
Sometime when driving car accelerates.tt
The vehicle attempted to pass a semi-trailer.after consumer passed other vehicle,accelerater pedal stuck and vehiclesped up to 70-75mph. The brakes had to be applied with both feet in order to slow the vehicle down. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Ignition switch shorted, burning wires in the dash, causing the heater to fail.
While driving at any speed vehicle was stalling and cutting off. Also, windshield wipers won't go down.
While driving, the right front tire fell off, causing damage to the vehicle, all 5 lug bolts were broken off, ohio traffic crash report.
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