DASHBOARD IS CURLING UP FROM THE WINDSHIELD. SINCE THIS HAS STARTED THE VENT FOR THE DEFOGGING SYSTEMS HAS POPPED COMPLETELY OUT, THE WARNING BELL FOR THE LIGHTS LEFT ON AND KEY IN IGNITION HAVE STOPPED WORKING AND THE RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT. I TOOK IT TO MY AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHO CONTACTED MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY (WHO SUPPO…
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DASHBOARD IS CURLING UP FROM THE WINDSHIELD. SINCE THIS HAS STARTED THE VENT FOR THE DEFOGGING SYSTEMS HAS POPPED COMPLETELY OUT, THE WARNING BELL FOR THE LIGHTS LEFT ON AND KEY IN IGNITION HAVE STOPPED WORKING AND THE RADIO CUTS IN AND OUT. I TOOK IT TO MY AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHO CONTACTED MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY (WHO SUPPOSEDLY COVER ME BUMPER TO BUMPER ACCORDING TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM) WHO STATE IF IT IS NOT SAFETY RELATED THEY DON'T COVER IT. I THEN WENT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEM AS THE CAR IS A 1999 WITH BARELY 40,000 MILES AND EXPRESSED MY CONCERN ABOUT THE THINGS THAT HAVE STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE FACT THAT AS THE DASH ROLLS BACK IT WILL DEPLOY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THEY STATED THAT THE EARLIER MODELS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH APPARENTLY WAS NEVER FIXED AND GAVE ME FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I THEN CONTACTED FORD WHO AFTER 5 DAYS INFORMED ME THAT THEY FELT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM, THAT I SHOULD TAKE IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND PAY APPROXIMATELY $1800 TO $2000 FOR A NEW DASH TO BE INSTALLED BUT THAT I SHOULD SAVE MY PAPERWORK AFTER THE REPAIRS ARE DONE IN CASE OF ANY FURTHER TROUBLE. SINCE THE DASH IS IN PERFECT CONDITION ASIDE FROM THE CURLING, NO CRACKS, DISCOLORATION OR DRYING OUT I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD PAY TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED. IF YOU CAN ASSIST PLEASE LET ME KNOW. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10010192
50,000 miles · Feb 25, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
WHEN I GO TO START THE CAR SOMETIMES IT JUST MAKES A WHINING NOISE AND WONT START, THAT HAPPENS TWO OR THREE TIMES A MONTH, ALSO THE DASH BOARD IS COMMING UP.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10008102
Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2003
Unknown Or Other
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASHBOARD WHICH IS INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT IS NOT LONGER UNDER GUARANTEE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA ODI #10004444
Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2003
Unknown Or Other
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD IS COMING UNGLUED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A CONSUMER SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT ENDED IN SEPTEMBER 2002.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10003798
Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2003
Unknown Or Other
DASHBOARD IS COMING UNGLUED AND BUCKLING, OBSTRUCTING CONSUMER'S VIEW OUT OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10003649
Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 2002
Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL IS WHOPPING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED, DEALERSHIP INFORMED THEM AT THAT THEIR WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED. CONSUMER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL. TS
NHTSA ODI #8021996
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2002
Unknown Or Other
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DELAMINATING. THERE IS A RECALL BUT PER MANUFACTURER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. NLM
NHTSA ODI #8020018
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2002
Power TrainUnknown Or Other
I TOOK CAR BACK THE NEXT MORNING AFTER PURCHASE, DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO, THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE DAY ONE AND I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TWICE, THEY REPLACED THE DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR, IT WENT OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINS AND HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE. NOW EVERYTHING ELSE SEEMS TO BE GOING WRONG WITH THIS CAR.
NHTSA ODI #763737
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2002
Unknown Or Other
ONE PIECE VENT ON DASHBOARD HAS POPPED OUT. DASHBOARD HAS ROLLED ITSELF UPWARD, LOCKING APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 INCHES OF FRONT WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE HAS A TEHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN LISTED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8011694
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2002
Unknown Or Other
THE DASHBOARD IS COMING OFF. AS IT IS COMING OFF IT IS CURLING UP AND I AM AFRAID IT IS GOING TO GET IN THE WAY OF MY VISION AS I AM DRIVING. IT IS A '1999 AND I FEEL LIKE IT SHOULD NOT BE COMING APART LIKE THAT.*AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BI-FUEL SYSTEM. IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.
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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