POWER STEERING IS LOST AND BATTERY-WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS WHENEVER I DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE MORE THAN ABOUT AN INCH DEEP. FORD SEEMS TO BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT (THEY SAID THE PART REPLACEMENT WAS MANDATORY AND COVERED BY WARRANTY), BUT THE DEALERSHIP STILL WANTS ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR --…
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POWER STEERING IS LOST AND BATTERY-WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS WHENEVER I DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE MORE THAN ABOUT AN INCH DEEP. FORD SEEMS TO BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT (THEY SAID THE PART REPLACEMENT WAS MANDATORY AND COVERED BY WARRANTY), BUT THE DEALERSHIP STILL WANTS ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR --AT THE HEIGHT OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S RAINY SEASON-- FOR ANOTHER WEEK WHILE A PART IS ON ORDER FOR THE REPAIR. THEY DON'T SEEM TO APPRECIATE HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO DRIVE WITH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING (IF THEY DID, THEY WOULD USE A FASTER METHOD TO SHIP THE REPLACEMENT PART).
NHTSA ODI #710122
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 1999
Steering
WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE IT MAKES A POPPING SOUND. *ET
NHTSA ODI #782834
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 1999
Steering
ON THE BALL JOINT PART, THE MECHANIC TOLD US THAT OUR STERRING WHEEL COULD HAVE LOCKED UP AND WE WOULD HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO STEER IN TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI #708622
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 1999
Steering
RACK AND PINION STEERING IS MAKING LOUD NOISE WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835162
Mileage unknown · Feb 22, 1999
Steering
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED RESULTING IN NOISE.
NHTSA ODI #544013
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 1999
Steering
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, CAUSED NOISE. YH
NHTSA ODI #609928
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
VEHICLE NEVER HEATS UP. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEVER REGISTERS HOT ON THE CAR. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT WITHOUTY PRIOR INDICATION OR WARNING. INCIDENT OCCURRED THREE TIMES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. CAR WITH DEALER AND NO INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS. RIGHT FRONT GRINDING NOISE AND STEERING GEAR WAS REPLAC…
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VEHICLE NEVER HEATS UP. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEVER REGISTERS HOT ON THE CAR. ALSO, ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT WITHOUTY PRIOR INDICATION OR WARNING. INCIDENT OCCURRED THREE TIMES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. CAR WITH DEALER AND NO INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS. RIGHT FRONT GRINDING NOISE AND STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED. FREEZE PLUG LOST. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #832988
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1998
SteeringCrashInjury
SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE STEERING WHILE I WAS DRIVING A FORD TAURUS RENTAL CAR THAT MADE ME LOSE CONTROL AND TUMBLE OVER AN EMBANKMENT. BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, I NOTICED IRREGULAR STEERING THAT RESEMBLED STERRING CONSISTANT WITH A LOW TIRE. HOWEVER, AFTER STOPPING TO CHECK THE TIRES, I FOUND THAT ALL APPEARED TO BE PROPERLY INFL…
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SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE STEERING WHILE I WAS DRIVING A FORD TAURUS RENTAL CAR THAT MADE ME LOSE CONTROL AND TUMBLE OVER AN EMBANKMENT. BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, I NOTICED IRREGULAR STEERING THAT RESEMBLED STERRING CONSISTANT WITH A LOW TIRE. HOWEVER, AFTER STOPPING TO CHECK THE TIRES, I FOUND THAT ALL APPEARED TO BE PROPERLY INFLATED. APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MINUTES LATER, THE STEERING FAILED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL IN A CURVE AND TUMBLE OVER AN EMBANKMENT SEVERAL TIMES LANDING ON MY ROOF. SINCE THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR, I DO NOT HAVE THE SPECIFIC INFORMATION SUCH AS VIN NUMBER, MILEAGE, ETC. I HAVE PROVIDED YOU WITH ALL OF THE INFORMATION I CAN RECALL, BUT WILL ATTEMPT
NHTSA ODI #701633
Mileage unknown · Nov 23, 1998
SteeringVehicle Speed Control
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING AND ACCELERATOR. WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING WENT OUT, AND VEHICLE CONSTANTLY DECELERATED AND ACCELERATED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #831178
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 1998
Steering
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 MPH TURNING THROUGH A WATER PUDDLE, THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING WITH NO WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.
Remedy: OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL LEAK CONTACTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TEMPERATURE MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THESE SERVO COVERS.
THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET.
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