THIS CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS AND PROBLEMS THE MOST RECENT THE TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO BE CONSIDERED A WELL MADE CAR AND HOPE IT WILL NOT CONTINUE TO COST ME MORE OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS OTHER THA ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. I BELIEVE THIS CAR COULD VERY WELL BE CONSIDE…
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THIS CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS AND PROBLEMS THE MOST RECENT THE TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO BE CONSIDERED A WELL MADE CAR AND HOPE IT WILL NOT CONTINUE TO COST ME MORE OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS OTHER THA ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. I BELIEVE THIS CAR COULD VERY WELL BE CONSIDERED A LEMON.
NHTSA ODI #708288
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 1999
Power Train
CAR HESITATES AND JERKS WHEN PUT IN GEAR. ITS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT WON'T MOVE AT *AK
NHTSA ODI #708282
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingLatches/locks/linkages
VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR RECALL 98V-009, DEALERSHIP SAID VEHICLE WAS FINE, WITHIN 3 1/2 MONTHS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE COMPONENT AND WAS DENIED SERVICES PER RECALL. MJS
NHTSA ODI #546511
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 1999
Power Train
WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 15 MPH AND TURNING LEFT, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR THEN BANGS INTO GEAR, CAUSING TIRES TO SCREECH AND CAR TO JUMP FORWARD QUICKLY.
NHTSA ODI #708166
Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
THE ALUMINUM FORWARD PISTON CLUTCH TRANSMISSION CRACKED AND OVERHEATED. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. THERE IS TSB THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY A STEEL TRANSMISSION. DEALER ALSO REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #837260
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 1999
Electrical SystemPower Train
IGNITION KEYS REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS PRIOR TO IDENTIFYING STARTER FAILURE.MJS
NHTSA ODI #546045
Mileage unknown · May 21, 1999
Power Train
FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON CRACKED CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO SLIP AS PER TSB 94-24-7 SEQUENCE #080. NLM
NHTSA ODI #545722
Mileage unknown · May 17, 1999
Power Train
WHEN SITTING AT A STOP, AND IF CONSUMER TOUCHED THE GAS PEDAL, VEHICLE WON'T MOVE. THE NEXT THING CONSUMER KNEW WAS THAT VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, SEEMD THAT A PISTON IN TRANSMISSION WAS CRACKED. REBUILT TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER. AK
NHTSA ODI #836788
Mileage unknown · May 13, 1999
Power Train
VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, STATES THAT THE PISTON IS CRACKED, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #826129
Mileage unknown · May 12, 1999
Power Train
TRANSMISSION PISTON CRACKED RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT MOVE AND THEN SUDDENLY TAKE OFF ON OCCASIONS. MJS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS CAN GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION CAN AFFECT A DRIVER'S ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THE ROADWAY AND REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLIGHT SWITCH THAT INCORPORATES A CRICUIT BREAKER OF REVISED DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR AND WIRING, IF NEEDED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT. IF ENOUGH WATER ACCUMULATES, IT COULD FREEZE WITHIN A LOW AREA OF THE CABLE ROUTING WHEN EXPOSED TO A LONG TERM COLD SOAK AT TEMPERATURES AT LEAST SEVERAL DEGREES BELOW FREEZING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVER CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED USING THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BOOT TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE.
THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
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NHTSA investigations
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RQ99017 · Front Suspension Spring
Opened Aug 9, 1999 · Closed Feb 16, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
EA96024 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Sep 30, 1996 · Closed Apr 15, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
EA96019 · Headlight Failure
Opened Jul 31, 1996 · Closed Jan 26, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
EXCESSIVE HEAT IN AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSED THAT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN FOR TIME PERIODS OF VARYING LENGTH TO COOL OFF.OPENING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THIS MANNER INTERRUPTS ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOW TO THE HEADLIGHTS, SHUTTING THEM OFF.HEADLIGHT OUTAGES HAVE RANGER FROM BRIEF FLICKERS (LESS THAN ONE SECOND) TO GREATER THAN 20 SECONDS.OVER TIME, THE OUTAGES GROW IN LENGTH AND DURATION BECAUSE OF HEAT-INDUCED DETERIORATION OF THE SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING.RECALL 98V-009 WILL APPLY TO APPROXIMATELY 506,000 TAURUS, SABLE, MARK VIII, AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 1-DEC.-92 THROUGH 30-SEP-93 AT THE ATLANTA, CHICAGO,AND WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANTS.87% OF MY 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE AND 97% OF MY 1993-1995 MARK VIII WARRANTY REPAIRS (HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT) INVOLVED VEHICLES BUILT DURING THE DEC. 92 - OCT. 93 BUILD RANGE.
PE96033 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened May 2, 1996 · Closed Sep 30, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
IN DECEMBER 1995, FORD RECALLED 119,313 VEHICLES IN CANADA TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN CERTAIN 1992-95 TAURUS, SABLE, TEMPO, TOPAZ AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES.FORD IS AWARE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN NORTHERN REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT MAINTAINS THAT THE FREQUENCIES DO NOT WARRANT A FINDING OF AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
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