ANYTIME THE WEATHER GETS UNDER 32 DEGREES OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES FREEZE UP. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM FOUR TIMES. DOOR HANDLES CONTINUE TO FREEZE UP, REPLACEMENT OF THE INNER DOOR SWITCH MECHANISM NECESSARY TO COMPLETE REPAIR, DESIGN OF THE PLUNGER THAT IS METAL RESULTS IN FREEZING, REPLACEMENT OF THE PLUNGER WI…
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ANYTIME THE WEATHER GETS UNDER 32 DEGREES OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES FREEZE UP. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM FOUR TIMES. DOOR HANDLES CONTINUE TO FREEZE UP, REPLACEMENT OF THE INNER DOOR SWITCH MECHANISM NECESSARY TO COMPLETE REPAIR, DESIGN OF THE PLUNGER THAT IS METAL RESULTS IN FREEZING, REPLACEMENT OF THE PLUNGER WITH PLASTIC RECTIFIED SITUATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #834945
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 1998
Structure
WHEN IT RAINS THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES FAIL. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS. THIS PROBLEM DOESN'T ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RAINS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #830110
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 1998
StructureVisibility
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES FAILED. ALSO, WINDOWS STEAM UP WHEN DEFROSTER IS FIRST STRATED, CANNOT SEE OUTSIDE OF WINDOW.
NHTSA ODI #781132
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 1998
StructureInjury
THE CUP HOLDER RELEASES CUP WHENEVER COMING TO A STOP. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE LUCRETIA-- AND SUPERVISOR ESTER-- STATE THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNDER FORD POLICY. CONSUMER LOOKED AT THE 97 AND 98 MERCURY SABLES, AND THE CONSOLE CUP HOLDERS ARE NEWLY DESIGNED SO THEY WOULD NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #822871
Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 1998
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN RAINSTORM.
NHTSA ODI #530626
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 1997
Structure
ROOF MOLDING FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #605181
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 1997
Structure
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT UPON OPENING DOOR RIGHT SHARP CORNER EDGE OF DOOR STRIKES SHIN.
NHTSA ODI #603816
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 1997
Latches/locks/linkagesSteeringStructure
STEERING PROBLEMS DUE TO HIGH TORQUE.
NHTSA ODI #525526
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 1996
StructureVisibility
SLOPED WINDSHIELD DESIGN CAUSES DASHBOARD TO REFLECT IN WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER FORD SERVICE BULLETIN 97-17-9 FROM AUGUST 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 1997. THESE VEHICLES WERE INADVERTENLY EQUIPPED WITH AN 18-GALLON FUEL TANK RATHER THAN THE 16-GALLON AS SPECIFIED. THE 18-GALLON TANK HAS A SECOND VALVE LOCATION WHERE A SHIPPING PLUG SHOULD BE INSTALLED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS SHIPPING PLUG IS DISPLACED, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT FUEL TANK.
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL SHAFT MAY NOT BE FREE TO ROTATE AS INTENDED. IF THE PARK PAWL SHAFT DOES NOT ROTATE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE PARK PAWL FROM ENGAGING THE PARK GEAR WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AS IF IN NEUTRAL WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARK PAWL SHAFT ROTATION AND THOSE SHAFTS WITH RESTRICTED ROTATION WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHORTER SHAFT THAT WILL NOT RESTRICT ROTATION.
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.
THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WHEN THE ROLL PIN THAT RETAINS IT WAS INSTALLED DURING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. IF THE SHAFT WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED, THE ROLL PIN MAY NOT HAVE LINED UP WITH THE GROOVE IN THE SHAFT AND HAVE BEEN CRUSHED AT ASSEMBLY. ALSO, A BURR COULD HAVE BEEN RAISED ON THE SHAFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARK PAWL OCCASIONALLY NOT ENGAGING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AS IF IN NEUTRAL IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARK PAWL SHAFT ROLL PIN. IF THE ROLL PIN IS DAMAGED, BOTH THE ROLL PIN AND THE PARK PAWL SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, OWNERS WILL BE REMINDED TO FULLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, IN ADDITION TO PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK.
THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCH CAN MALFUNCTION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SWITCH MALFUNTIONS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP WILL EITHER REMAIN ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY OR FAIL TO LIGHT AS INTENDED WHEN THE FLUID LEVEL FALLS TO A CERTAIN LEVEL. IN EITHER CASE, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CONDITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR LAMP SWITCHES.
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