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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 15 of 144 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports18 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
144 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 1998
Electrical System
LOCATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE STARTER IS ALL THE WAY ON THE BOTTOM, WHICH IS UNPROTECTED FROM WATER/DAMPNESS, ETC, WHICH RESULTS IN CORROSION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE SITUATION BECAUSE A IMPROVED STARTER AND HARNESS WERE DESIGNED, BUT THERE IS NOT A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WIL…
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LOCATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE STARTER IS ALL THE WAY ON THE BOTTOM, WHICH IS UNPROTECTED FROM WATER/DAMPNESS, ETC, WHICH RESULTS IN CORROSION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE SITUATION BECAUSE A IMPROVED STARTER AND HARNESS WERE DESIGNED, BUT THERE IS NOT A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WILL START UP, BUT THE CORRODED HARNESS HAS TO BE CLEANED FROM TIME TO TIME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #828110
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 1998
Electrical SystemFire
VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY ASHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA ODI #541466
Mileage unknown · Aug 15, 1998
Power Train
TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WHEN CHANGING GEARS AT 40MPH. DEALER SUGGESTED AND INSTALLED A TRANSMISSION CONDITIONER WHICH TEMPORARILY FIXED THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #539920
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 1998
Power Train
AT 30-60 MPH THE TRANSMISSION VIBRATES, CAUSING LOSS OF SPEED. DEALER HAS WORKED ON VEHICLE TWICE, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #826040
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 1998
Latches/locks/linkages
WHILE CHECKING OIL, HOOD LATCH LOOSENED, HOOD COULDN'T BE CLOSED. (QCAW)
NHTSA ODI #538092
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 1998
Power Train
TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR AND PROBLEMS ARE OCCURING AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #538420
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 1998
Power TrainSteering
TIE ROD FELL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
NHTSA ODI #537277
Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 1998
Power TrainSteering
SHIFT TUBE ASSEMBLY BROKE, LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
NHTSA ODI #537012
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 1998
Steering
LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE OFF--CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING.
NHTSA ODI #523711
Mileage unknown · May 27, 1998
Power Train
THE GEAR SHIFT WAS STUCK IN PARK, VEHICLE HAD TO BE ROCKED BACK AND FORTH TO GET OUT OF PARK GEAR. *AK
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
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
5
EA02025 · Speed Control Deactivation Switch Fires
Opened Sep 6, 2002 · Closed Jun 30, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
BASED ON THE LOW RATE OF FIRE INCIDENTS (2.5 INCIDENTS PER 100,000 VEHICLES SOLD) WHERE FAILURE OF THE SCDS IS INVOLVED AND THE AGE OF THE VEHICLES ? 7 TO 11 YEARS ? A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
DP02007 · FUEL-FED Fires
Opened Aug 22, 2002 · Closed Dec 4, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
THE FARS DATA SHOWS THAT THE RISK OF FIRE FROM IMPACT IN ALL DIRECTIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS THE SAME AS ALL OTHER SEDANS.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE NOT OVER REPRESENTED WITH RESPECT TO THE RISK OF FIRE IN REAL-WORLD HIGH-ENERGY CRASHES.A FURTHER DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATED TO POST CRASH FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS SET OUT IN THE CLOSING REPORT FOR SQ 01-014 AND THAT REPORT IS IN THE DOCKET FOR THIS PETITION.AFTER REVIEWING THE PETITION AND ITS SUPPORTING MATERIALS, AS WELL AS INFORMATION FURNISHED BY FORD AND GM, AND INFORMATION WITHIN THE AGENCY'S POSSESSION FROM PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIONS,NHTSA HAS CONCLUDED THAT FUTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNING POST-CRASH FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS NOT LIKELY TO LEAD TO A DECISION THAT THE VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY DEFECT.
SQ01014 · Post Rear End Collision Fires
Opened Nov 27, 2001 · Closed Oct 3, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
There is no summary currently available
RQ01002 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Sep 20, 2001 · Closed Sep 6, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
No summary supplied.
PE93086 · Hood FLY-UP While Driving
Opened Oct 1, 1993 · Closed Feb 28, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
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