AFTER TRAVELING AT HWY SPEED FOR 5-6 HRS I STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT.STARTED UP IN FIRST GEAR AND RACED WHEN IT SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND DIDN'T GO ANYWHERE. NEMER FORD IN GLEN FALLS SAID INTERNAL PROBLEM. SAID OUT OF WARRANTY, AND HAD REPAIRED BY BOCCHI'S, AN INDEPENDANT SHOP. TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSED BY REBUILDER AS HAVING PL…
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AFTER TRAVELING AT HWY SPEED FOR 5-6 HRS I STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT.STARTED UP IN FIRST GEAR AND RACED WHEN IT SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND DIDN'T GO ANYWHERE. NEMER FORD IN GLEN FALLS SAID INTERNAL PROBLEM. SAID OUT OF WARRANTY, AND HAD REPAIRED BY BOCCHI'S, AN INDEPENDANT SHOP. TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSED BY REBUILDER AS HAVING PLENATARY SHAFT FAILURE DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION. AS PER REPAIR SHOP THIS TRANNY DIDN'T HAVE LARGE ENOUGH OIL LINES TO CRITICAL PARTS SUCH AS PLANATARY GEAR. FORD DENIES PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANNIES AND SAID IT WAS MY PROBLEM DUE TO THE DATE IT HAPPENED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #702945
Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 1999
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #781809
Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 1999
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE FROM STOP. WHEN FINALLY INGAGED WOULD JERK AND SHIFT AND OVER REV. SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL.
NHTSA ODI #702083
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 1999
Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #833003
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 1999
Exterior LightingPower Train
SHIFTER CABLE WILL NOT GO INTO LOW WHEN DOWNSHIFTING.
NHTSA ODI #543220
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 1999
Power Train
WHILE TRAVELING AT 40MPH, THE CAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO FIRST GEAR, THROWING BOTH MY SON AND WIFE FORWARD, MY SON HIT THE DASH BOARD, AND MY WIFE INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. MY WIFE AT THE WAS SCARED, THAT SHE EVEN LET OUT A SCREAM. THIS IS TO ME A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. POTENTIALLY A PERSON COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THEIR CAR. *A…
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WHILE TRAVELING AT 40MPH, THE CAR SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO FIRST GEAR, THROWING BOTH MY SON AND WIFE FORWARD, MY SON HIT THE DASH BOARD, AND MY WIFE INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. MY WIFE AT THE WAS SCARED, THAT SHE EVEN LET OUT A SCREAM. THIS IS TO ME A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. POTENTIALLY A PERSON COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THEIR CAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #701885
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1998
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HESITATES TO SWITCH GEARS, AND AT TIMES LUNGES FORWARD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #832683
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1998
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSSION WAS RECALLED ON THE 1991 - RECALL # 94M84 - LISTED AS IRRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION - THE 1994 MODEL HAS THE SAME FAILURE. FORD REFUSES TO RECALL THE YEAR. THE ONLY RECALL THEY SHOW ON THIS YEAR WAS IN 1997 FOR A HOSE AND IT WAS CONSTRAINED BY TIME & MILEAGE. MECHANICS EVERYWHERE ARE AWARE OF ALL THE TRANSMIS…
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THE TRANSMISSSION WAS RECALLED ON THE 1991 - RECALL # 94M84 - LISTED AS IRRATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION - THE 1994 MODEL HAS THE SAME FAILURE. FORD REFUSES TO RECALL THE YEAR. THE ONLY RECALL THEY SHOW ON THIS YEAR WAS IN 1997 FOR A HOSE AND IT WAS CONSTRAINED BY TIME & MILEAGE. MECHANICS EVERYWHERE ARE AWARE OF ALL THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON THE FORD TAURUS OF ANY YEAR. PLEASE CALL ME WITH ANY HELP YOU MAY HAVE. AS A MIDDLE CLASS FAMILY WITH 3 KIDS WE CAN NOT AFFORD THE $1500 (MIN.) + IT WILL COST TO PAY FOR THIS. ESPECIALLY SINCE WE STILL HAVE A BANK NOTE ON THE CAR FOR 2 MORE YEARS. THIS IS A CONCERN FOR MANY PEOPLE IN THE SAME SITUATION. IS IT FAIR FOR A COMPANY & MECHANICS TO KNOW OF THESE PROBLEMS BUT STILL CONTINUE TO CHARGE & NOT RECALL. PLEASE HELP THE AVERAGE AMERICAN
NHTSA ODI #701653
Mileage unknown · Dec 24, 1998
Power Train
WHENEVER DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD SKIP & MAKE LOUD BANGING NOISES. VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE & WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE GEARS. TOOK TO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, SAID THAT THE ALUMINUM PISTON IS DEFECTIVE AND CAN LEAD TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK *ML
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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