ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS DURING HEAVY RAINS THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE. SINCE THEN, THE POWER STEERING FLUID STARTED LEAKING AND CAPITAL MOTORS IN TALL. FL. DISCOVERED THAT THE FLUID LINE WAS FRAYED. IT TOOK A WEEK FOR THEM TO REPAIR THIS, AND THEY HINTED THAT I MIGHT NEED A…
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ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS DURING HEAVY RAINS THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE. SINCE THEN, THE POWER STEERING FLUID STARTED LEAKING AND CAPITAL MOTORS IN TALL. FL. DISCOVERED THAT THE FLUID LINE WAS FRAYED. IT TOOK A WEEK FOR THEM TO REPAIR THIS, AND THEY HINTED THAT I MIGHT NEED A NEW STEERING RACK. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS SINCE THEN WITH LOSING CONTROL OF MY STEERING. IT COULD BE DANGEROUS IF YOU WERE TRYING TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE OR PEDESTRIAN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #705361
Mileage unknown · Nov 23, 1998
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
MY LICENSE PLATE HOLDER WAS REPLACED FRONT ROTORS REPLACED AT 50000 GAS LID RELEASE REPAIRED X 2 STILL NOT WORKING IN SHOP FOR OVER A WEEK AT CAPITAL MOTOR CO FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. DURING HEAVY RAINS I LOOSE MY POWER STEERING AND CAN'T TURN OR CONTROL MY CAR. AN ASSOCIATE HAS SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND EXPERIENCES THIS…
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MY LICENSE PLATE HOLDER WAS REPLACED FRONT ROTORS REPLACED AT 50000 GAS LID RELEASE REPAIRED X 2 STILL NOT WORKING IN SHOP FOR OVER A WEEK AT CAPITAL MOTOR CO FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. DURING HEAVY RAINS I LOOSE MY POWER STEERING AND CAN'T TURN OR CONTROL MY CAR. AN ASSOCIATE HAS SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND EXPERIENCES THIS PROBLEM ALSO. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU NEED TO TURN YOUR CAR SUDDENLY TO AVOID SOMEONE OR SOMETHING.
NHTSA ODI #700834
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 1998
Steering
FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT MALFUNCTION. WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER PUDDLES IN THE RAIN THE BELTS SLIP AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO DRIVE. FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM (PART OF EXISTING TSB.)
NHTSA ODI #541555
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingSteeringUnknown Or Other
WHEN RAINING OR IN A PUDDLE OF WATER, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE STEERING LOCKS AND THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AT 5 SECOND INTERVALS. THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR. DEALER CONTACTED, AND UNAWARE OF ANY RECALLS. STATES CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY SHIELD AND BELT NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #827990
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 1998
Steering
THERE IS LEAKAGE ON THE RACK PART OF THE POWER STEERING OF THE RACK AND PINION. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #825678
Mileage unknown · May 5, 1998
Steering
POWER STEERING MECHANISM ON THE VEHICLE LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING IN WET WEATHER RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, SHIELD INSTALLED ALONG WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO LOCK UP IN INCLEMENT WEATHER.
NHTSA ODI #535115
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 1998
Steering
WHILE DRIVING THER EWAS A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING DUE TO DEFECTIVE STEERING RACK/TIE RODS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #524205
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 1997
Electrical SystemSteering
WHEN DRIVNG IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS OR DRIVING OVER WATER ON THE PAVEMENT THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL POWER STEERING ABILITY AND THE ELETRCIAL SYSTEM WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #819166
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 1997
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
POWER STEERING BELT COMES OFF IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONTINUOUSLY.
NHTSA ODI #524606
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 1997
Steering
WHILE DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE ITS POWER STEERING ABRUPTLY. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT WHEN BELT GETS WET IT SLIPS UNTIL IT DRIES, AS A RESULT THE POWER STEERING IS LOST.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L AND 2.5L ENGINES, AND 1996 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. TIGHTENING OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR BEARINGS, UP TO AND INCLUDING MOTOR STALL, CAN RESULT IN INCREASED MOTOR TORQUE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL MOTOR CURRENT AND ACCOMPANYING HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS. IF ELECTRICAL CURRENT CONTINUES TO BE APPLIED TO THE MOTOR, INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS COULD IGNITE POSSIBLY IGNITING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT DEVICE IN-LINE WITH EACH FAN MOTOR. FORD WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY TO A TOTAL OF 8 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 100,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 100,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2001.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.
CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR TABS DUE TO A COMBINATION OF HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT OF THE TAB AND STRESS INTRODUCED DURING ATTACHMENT OF THE ANCHOR TAB TO THE SEAT FRAME. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: A FRACTURE OR SEPARATION IN THIS AREA WOULD REDUCE THE LOAD THAT THE ANCHOR AND THE FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES COULD SUSTAIN, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN A VEHICLE COLLISOIN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ANCHOR TAB REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPLETE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IF AN ANCHOR TAB IS FOUND TO HAVE FRACTURED.
THE GLASS TEMPERING PROCESS ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR WINDOWS WAS NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE WINDOW BREAKS, THE GLASS FRAGMENTS OF THE REAR WINDOWS EXCEED THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS NO. 205.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS.
A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.
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NHTSA investigations
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RQ02006 · Incorrect Gear Indication
Opened Feb 26, 2002 · Closed Sep 12, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
EA01001 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jan 5, 2001 · Closed Jul 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE00023 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jun 14, 2000 · Closed Jan 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA00005 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Feb 23, 2000 · Closed Nov 9, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
RQ99019 · Various Intermittent Electrical Issues
Opened Sep 15, 1999 · Closed Mar 7, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
There is no summary currently available
PE99052 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Aug 18, 1999 · Closed Feb 23, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 18, 1999, BASED ON FOUR REPORTS OF FIRE INVOLVING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN.THE REPORTS ALLEGE THE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN CAUGHT FIRE WITH RESULTANT DAMAGE TO THE FAN AND WIRE HARNESS AND/OR THE HARNESS CONNECTOR.IN ITS PE RESPONSE, FORD PROVIDED INFORMATION RELEVANT TO 46 ADDITIONAL ALLEGED FIRE INCIDENTS AND 47 ALLEGED FAILURES OF THE COOLING FAN INVOLVING THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE FAN.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO FURTHER STUDY THE ISSUE.
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