TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE BRAKES WHEN THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE HAD FAILED AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V349000 (PARKING BRAKE) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10872162
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2011
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NEVOTECH TIE ROD, MODEL NUMBER MECMES3184RL (N/A) WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE APRIL 7, 2011. THE CONTACT WAS LATER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN THE WHEELS BEGAN TO TURN INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE F…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NEVOTECH TIE ROD, MODEL NUMBER MECMES3184RL (N/A) WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE APRIL 7, 2011. THE CONTACT WAS LATER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN THE WHEELS BEGAN TO TURN INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #10395266
174,000 miles · Mar 16, 2009
Air BagsElectrical SystemExterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA. HE INVESTIGATED UNDER THE HOOD AND DID NOT SEE ANY SMOKE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN HE STARTED THE IGNITION, HE HEARD A VERY LOUD BOOM SOUND, AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA. HE INVESTIGATED UNDER THE HOOD AND DID NOT SEE ANY SMOKE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN HE STARTED THE IGNITION, HE HEARD A VERY LOUD BOOM SOUND, AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BECAME FILLED WITH GAS AND CHEMICALS FROM THE AIR BAG. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 174,000. UPDATED 0424/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURN SIGNAL, REAR DEFROSTER, AC VENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CRUISE CONTROL, IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING WERE INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 04/29/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10262064
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2004
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingSteeringCrash
NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALLS FOR:CAMPAIGN# 01V318000 AIR BAGS: FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE, MINE IS NOT SEALED. CAMPAIGN#95V134000 HAD ACCIDENT REPLACED TIE ROD CAPAIGN#01I011000 I REPLACED COOLING FAN. *AK
VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN NHTSA RECALL 95V134000. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH INCORRECT TAPER BALL STUDS. THE INCORRECT TAPER BALL STUDS COULD FRACTURE WITHIN 50,000 MILES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10044382
Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 2002
Steering
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OR HIGHER VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHIMMIES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. RECALL OIV390000 HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8012332
Mileage unknown · May 21, 2002
Steering
ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8010213
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingParking BrakeSteering
WHILE DRIVING THERES A VIOLENT SHAKE IN STEERING WHEEL, THIS MAKES VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL, CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINED OF PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD GASKET, PARKING BRAKE AND FAN COOLING SYSTEM. *JG *AK
NHTSA ODI #8002328
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2001
Steering
RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IT STARTED SHAKING AND SHIMMING WHILE DRIVING WHEN YOU GOT UP TO 55 MILES PER HOUR AND WHEN YOU START TO BRAKE CAN'T HARDLY HOLD IT IN THE ROAD. FORD REPLACED ROTORS BUT IT STILL CONTINUED SEVERAL TIMES I'VE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING EXCEPT ROTORS AGAIN. I'VE HAD THE CAR S…
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RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IT STARTED SHAKING AND SHIMMING WHILE DRIVING WHEN YOU GOT UP TO 55 MILES PER HOUR AND WHEN YOU START TO BRAKE CAN'T HARDLY HOLD IT IN THE ROAD. FORD REPLACED ROTORS BUT IT STILL CONTINUED SEVERAL TIMES I'VE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING EXCEPT ROTORS AGAIN. I'VE HAD THE CAR SINCE IT HAD 18 MILES ON IT AND IT STILL CONTINUES. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.. THANKS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.8L ENGINES AND MUSTANG VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 5.0L ENGINES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING TO SEIZE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED WHICH COULD MELT THE FAN MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. COMPONENTS INSIDE THE COOLING FAN MOTOR COULD IGNITE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CIRCUIT BREAKER. IF THE COOLING FAN IS INOPERATIVE, THE FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELDS THAT COULD PREVENT PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIR BAG.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. IF A VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY APPLIED AND NOT IN FIRST GEAR, AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER GUIDE, AND THE SELF ADJUSTMENT PAWL SUBSEQUENTLY SKIPS ONE OR TWO TEETH, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE ON SOME GRADES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND INSTALL A PLATE OR OVER-BRACKET TO THE CONTROL TO LOCK THE SELF ADJUST MECHANISM IN POSITION FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS. TEARING OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS DURING MINOR FRONT END COLLISIONS CAN RESULT IN A GAP AT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. AIR FORCED BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS CAN PRODUCE ENOUGH PRESSURE TO FORCE THE OUTER PANEL UPWARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE OUTER HOOD PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AREA FOR ANY DAMAGE ALONG THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, THE HOOD WILL BE REPLACED. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, ADDITIONAL ADHESIVE WILL BE APPLIED BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS.
THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH INCORRECT TAPER BALL STUDS. THE INCORRECT TAPERED BALL STUDS CAN FRACTURE WITHIN 50,000 MILES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FRACTURED BALL STUD CAN RESULT IN A NOTICEABLE SHAKE OR SHIMMY AND COULD CAUSE THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO TUCK INWARD OR OUTWARD, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY TAPERED BALL STUDS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA98013 · Parking Brake
Opened May 27, 1998 · Closed Oct 31, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE97051 · Parking Brake Failure
Opened Dec 23, 1997 · Closed May 27, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE NUMBER OF CRASHES REPORTED TOT HE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS FURTHER THIS INVESTIGATION
EA97018 · Outer Hood Panel Detachment
Opened Sep 30, 1997 · Closed Oct 22, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
PE97011 · Outer Hood Panel Detachment
Opened Mar 13, 1997 · Closed Sep 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 6 REPORTS INDICATING THE OUTER HOOD PANEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLES AS THEY WERE BEING DRIVEN.FORD HAS PROVIDE 39 ADDITIONAL REPORTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ODI REPORTS.FORD INDICATES THAT THE LIKELY CAUSE IS PRIOR COLLISION DAMAGE.THIS INVESTIGATION IS BEING UPGRADED TO FURTHER STUDY THIS ISSUE.
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