MOTIONLESS FORD IN GARAGE FAILED TO START 8-21-00, REPAIR SHOP INSTALLED FORD MODULE, SAYING THAT WAS CHIEF PROBEM. THE TROUBLE REMAINED; ENGINE STALLED AND THROBBED INDICATING FAULTY IGNITION. A SECOND REPAIR SHOP INSTALLED A "COIL" BUT TROUBLE (THROBBING AND STALLING) REMAINS. $800 IN REPAIRS AND THE ORIGINAL TROUBLE REMAI…
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MOTIONLESS FORD IN GARAGE FAILED TO START 8-21-00, REPAIR SHOP INSTALLED FORD MODULE, SAYING THAT WAS CHIEF PROBEM. THE TROUBLE REMAINED; ENGINE STALLED AND THROBBED INDICATING FAULTY IGNITION. A SECOND REPAIR SHOP INSTALLED A "COIL" BUT TROUBLE (THROBBING AND STALLING) REMAINS. $800 IN REPAIRS AND THE ORIGINAL TROUBLE REMAINS. CO-OWNER IS WIFE PAULINE AND REPAIR BILLS ARE IN HER NAME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #731047
Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 2000
Electrical System
WHEN TURNING IGNITION SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION AND TURNING IT TOO FAR, WHEN COME BACK TO THE CAR, BATTERY IS DEAD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #868696
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 1999
Electrical SystemFire
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNDER THE HOOD FIRE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 60 MPH. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER. PULLED VEHICLE OVER, AND NOTICED FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS PROBLEM OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #845013
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 1998
Electrical SystemFire
A FAULTY ALTERNATOR CAUSED A FIRE IN THE VEHICLE. THE ALTERNATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO OVERHEATING WITH A RE-MANUFACTURED ALTERNATOR. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #832391
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 1998
Electrical System
ALTERNATORS HAVE MELTED AND FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
NHTSA ODI #537133
Mileage unknown · Jun 8, 1998
Electrical SystemFire
VEHICLE FIRE RESULTING IN DEATH AND HOME DISTRUCTION, DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA ODI #536334
Mileage unknown · May 13, 1998
Electrical System
ALTERNATOR TERMINAL AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #535507
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 1997
Electrical System
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL #95S28 ON 11/6/97. VEHICLE CUT OFF. THE OWNER DOES NOT THINK THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #818524
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 1997
Electrical System
VEHICLE WON'T START WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW ZERO. IF BROUGHT INSIDE, EVEN IN AN UNHEATED GARAGE FOR TEN MINUTES, VEHICLE STARTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #523210
Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 1997
Electrical System
ALTERNATOR HARNESS CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO BURN OUT. *AK
TWO ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH SCREWS COME OUT, SENSORS COULD DISENGAGE FROMTHE THROTTLE SHAFT, PREVENTING RETURN OF THE THROTTLE FROM MID POSITION.
Remedy: REPLACE ATTACHMENT SCREWS WITH SCREWS WITH PRE APPLIED ADHESIVE THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO A HIGHER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
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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PE96005 · Rear Brk Adjuster Failure
Opened Jan 19, 1996 · Closed May 28, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1984 - 1991 FORD TEMPO/MERCURY TOPAZ
DP96002 · Rear Brake System Failure
Opened Jan 11, 1996 · Closed Jan 19, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
EA91052 · Seat Belt Separation
Opened Nov 27, 1991 · Closed Nov 24, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
There is no summary currently available
EA90042 · Throttle Sticking
Opened Aug 31, 1990 · Closed Dec 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA90008 · Failed Passive Restraint
Opened Dec 27, 1989 · Closed Dec 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
WE HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS WHICH ALLEGE A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM.ADDITIONAL REPORTS ALLEGE THAT THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO RESTRAIN/ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT DURING AN ACCIDENT
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