THE LEFT FRONT POWER SEAT BASE TWISTS AND ROCKS ON ITS SUPPORTS. THIS DEFECT OCCURRED WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE DEALER IS NOW INSTALLING PART #XS2Z5461711AA FOR THE THIRD TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THESE SEAT SUPPORTS FAIL THIS EASILY, HOW WELL WILL THEY PERFORM IN A CRASH? IN ADDITION, IF THESE CONTINUALLY FAI…
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THE LEFT FRONT POWER SEAT BASE TWISTS AND ROCKS ON ITS SUPPORTS. THIS DEFECT OCCURRED WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE DEALER IS NOW INSTALLING PART #XS2Z5461711AA FOR THE THIRD TIME. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THESE SEAT SUPPORTS FAIL THIS EASILY, HOW WELL WILL THEY PERFORM IN A CRASH? IN ADDITION, IF THESE CONTINUALLY FAIL, A STRONGER BRACE SHOULD BE INSTALLED, NOT THE SAME PART OVER AND OVER. IN REFERENCE TO MY SECOND PROBLEM NOTED, THE BRAKES SHUDDERED WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. (1/99) THE DEALER CUT THE ROTORS AND THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED SOON AFTER. AGAIN I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE ROTORS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE BASIC NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY. MY CONCERN IS AS FOLLOWS: IF THE ROTORS ARE WARPED FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, SHOULDN'T THE DEALER REPLACE THEM? NONETHELESS, I RECENTLY REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS AT A STS TIRE STORE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH UTILIZE A PARK/LOCK SOLENOID. IT IS POSSIBLE TO ROTATE THE IGNITION KEY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION BEING IN PARK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT HAVE UNITS WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVABLE IN GEAR POSITIONS OTHER THAN PARK, WILL HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED.
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DP06004 · Instrument Panel Cover Warpage
Opened Oct 23, 2006 · Closed Apr 10, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure; Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
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THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
THE AGENCY HAS DENIED A PETITION REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. THE NOTICE OF DENIAL WAS PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOLUME 72, NUMBER 67, ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2007, PAGES 17605 AND 17606.SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH FOR DETAILS.
EA01001 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jan 5, 2001 · Closed Jul 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
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