ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, INSPECTION MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COMPUTER CHIP FAILED. TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE TRANMSISSION WENT OUT AFTER PLACING IN PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND T…
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ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, INSPECTION MECHANIC STATED THAT THE COMPUTER CHIP FAILED. TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND WAS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE TRANMSISSION WENT OUT AFTER PLACING IN PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO KEEP FROM HAVING AN ACCIDENT. *JB
ENGINE STALLED & POWER BRAKES AND STEERING SHUT DOWN AT 75 MILES PER HOUR. OCCURRED ON INTERSTATE 40, HALF WAY BETWEEN NEEDLES & BARSTOW. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 103 DEGREES. LUCKY TO GAIN ACCESS TO RIGHT SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY BEFORE BEING REAR ENDED BY OTHER TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI #750801
Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2001
Electrical System
VEHICLE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH AND STALLED. OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS, EVERY SUMMER, VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. PROBLEM STARTED AT 30,000 MILES. NO RECALL OR REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE DEALER TO ASSIST .*AK
NHTSA ODI #894592
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2001
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE WHICH DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.(DAUGHTER ON BEHALF OF PARENTS).*JB
NHTSA ODI #562459
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2001
Electrical System
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASION FOR AN INTERMITTENT STALLING CONDITION, THE DEALER REPLACE THE PUMP TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE TECHNICAN FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS CORRODED AND PARTIALLY BURNT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITHO…
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THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASION FOR AN INTERMITTENT STALLING CONDITION, THE DEALER REPLACE THE PUMP TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE TECHNICAN FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS CORRODED AND PARTIALLY BURNT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, THE STARTER FAILED. YH
NHTSA ODI #562360
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2001
Electrical System
WIRING HARNESS BURNED, CAUSING FUEL TO GO INTO INJECTOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE HEAD GASKET AND THE MOTOR WERE REBUILT PRIOR TO RECALL, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, THE MOTOR FAILED AGAIN. AFTER FOUR MONTH OF DIAGNOSIS, THE DEALER DETERMINED A BURNT WIRE TO BE THE CAUSE. *YH
NHTSA ODI #884768
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2001
Electrical SystemPower Train
ODOMETER IS ERRATIC, ABOVE 50MPH NEEDLE SHOWS ANY READING. DEALER KNOWS ELECTRONIC ANALOGUE CHIP HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #881547
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2001
Electrical SystemPower Train
THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF EXCEPTIONALY,THERE IS NO REASON FOR A TRANSMISSION TO GO OR SPEEDOMETER.IAM A PROFFESIONAL DRIVER BY TRADE.THIS DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY RUDE.NO SATISFACTION FROM ANYONE TO DATE .PLEASE HELP. I ALSO OWN 2001 TAURUS AND 1989 F-150 NOT BOUGHT AT THAT DEALERSHIP.THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCE'S AROUND 0-80+ …
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THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF EXCEPTIONALY,THERE IS NO REASON FOR A TRANSMISSION TO GO OR SPEEDOMETER.IAM A PROFFESIONAL DRIVER BY TRADE.THIS DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY RUDE.NO SATISFACTION FROM ANYONE TO DATE .PLEASE HELP. I ALSO OWN 2001 TAURUS AND 1989 F-150 NOT BOUGHT AT THAT DEALERSHIP.THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCE'S AROUND 0-80+ ALL THE TIME,THE TRANY WENT IN AN INTERSECTION AS MY WIFE WENT TO PULL OUT THE ENGINE STALLED THE WIRES MELTED AND RUINED TRANSMISSION $1500.00 +*AK
NHTSA ODI #740330
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2001
Electrical System
THE POINTER ON THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD MOVE ERRATICALLY WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAD THE CLUSTER UNIT REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #559141
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 2001
Electrical System
ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING SOMETIMES REQUIRING WAIT BESIDE THE ROAD BEFORE RESTARTING. IN NOVEMBER THE DEALER SAID FORD WOULD NOT HAVE REPLACMENT PARTS UNTIL JANUARY NOW THEY ARE NOT SHIPPING UNTIL FEBRUARY. REPLACED IGNITION MODULE WITH A USED PART IN DECEMBER. CAR CONTINUES TO STALL IN TRAFFIC. *AK
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT. IF ENOUGH WATER ACCUMULATES, IT COULD FREEZE WITHIN A LOW AREA OF THE CABLE ROUTING WHEN EXPOSED TO A LONG TERM COLD SOAK AT TEMPERATURES AT LEAST SEVERAL DEGREES BELOW FREEZING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVER CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED USING THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BOOT TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE.
THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING OR NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED. THE PUSH ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE RETAINER CLIP.
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NHTSA investigations
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RQ99017 · Front Suspension Spring
Opened Aug 9, 1999 · Closed Feb 16, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
EA96024 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Sep 30, 1996 · Closed Apr 15, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
EA96019 · Headlight Failure
Opened Jul 31, 1996 · Closed Jan 26, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
EXCESSIVE HEAT IN AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSED THAT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN FOR TIME PERIODS OF VARYING LENGTH TO COOL OFF.OPENING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THIS MANNER INTERRUPTS ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOW TO THE HEADLIGHTS, SHUTTING THEM OFF.HEADLIGHT OUTAGES HAVE RANGER FROM BRIEF FLICKERS (LESS THAN ONE SECOND) TO GREATER THAN 20 SECONDS.OVER TIME, THE OUTAGES GROW IN LENGTH AND DURATION BECAUSE OF HEAT-INDUCED DETERIORATION OF THE SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING.RECALL 98V-009 WILL APPLY TO APPROXIMATELY 506,000 TAURUS, SABLE, MARK VIII, AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 1-DEC.-92 THROUGH 30-SEP-93 AT THE ATLANTA, CHICAGO,AND WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANTS.87% OF MY 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE AND 97% OF MY 1993-1995 MARK VIII WARRANTY REPAIRS (HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT) INVOLVED VEHICLES BUILT DURING THE DEC. 92 - OCT. 93 BUILD RANGE.
PE96033 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened May 2, 1996 · Closed Sep 30, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
IN DECEMBER 1995, FORD RECALLED 119,313 VEHICLES IN CANADA TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN CERTAIN 1992-95 TAURUS, SABLE, TEMPO, TOPAZ AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES.FORD IS AWARE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN NORTHERN REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT MAINTAINS THAT THE FREQUENCIES DO NOT WARRANT A FINDING OF AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
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