VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN CONSUMER IS NOT ACCELERATING. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPEED WILL DROP UNEXPECTEDLY, AND AFTER A MOMENT IT WOULD RETURN TO THE ACTUAL SPEED WHICH RESULTS IN STALLING . IN ADDITION, VEHICLE SHAKES / VIBRATES. *YC CONSUME STATES VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE ITSELF UP T…
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN CONSUMER IS NOT ACCELERATING. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPEED WILL DROP UNEXPECTEDLY, AND AFTER A MOMENT IT WOULD RETURN TO THE ACTUAL SPEED WHICH RESULTS IN STALLING . IN ADDITION, VEHICLE SHAKES / VIBRATES. *YC CONSUME STATES VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE ITSELF UP TO 20 MPH WITHOUT GIVING ANY GAS AND THEN WILL DROP DOWN AGAIN TO THE SPEED IT WAS BEFORE, VEHICLE WILL DECELERATE TO 10 MPH, WITHOUT STALLING AND THEN WILL RETURN TO SPEED THAT WAS TRAVELING BEFORE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #841956
Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 1999
Vehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL PRINT OUT FROM REPAIRS SHOP CONCERNING THROTTLE CABLE; CONTACTED MFR. AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL; CONSUMER IS REPORTING THIS INFORMATION TO NHTSAAND HOPING NHTSA CAN ASSIST THS MATTER OR GIVE ADDTIONAL INFOR'S. ( NHTSA RECALL # 97 V 225 000).
NHTSA ODI #840571
Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 1998
Vehicle Speed Control
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE STARTED SPEEDING UP. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #831483
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 1998
Vehicle Speed Control
THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT TURN OFF , INSTEAD, IT STUCK IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. DRIVER STOOD ON THE BRAKES AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF TO STOP.
NHTSA ODI #537663
Mileage unknown · Jun 25, 1998
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE MOVES TO RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INTO THAT LANE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO AT A STOP SIGN WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE IDLES, AND MOVES FORWARD ABOUTH AN INCH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #824684
Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 1998
Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE CABLE FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #534667
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 1998
Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE CABLE FROM GAS PEDAL TO CARBURETOR BROKE CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP IN TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI #531186
Mileage unknown · Feb 17, 1998
Vehicle Speed Control
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (*97V225000). CALLED & SET APPOINTMENT. WAS CALLED BACK & TOLD NO PARTS. WHILE DRIVING PRESSED ON ACCELERATOR & NO POWER., LATER IT KICKED IN, INTERMITTENT ONLY. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD TO MAKE OTHER APPOINTMENT IN FRONT & LEAVE VEHICLE. NEEDED VEHICLE FOR WORK IN EVENINGS & COULD NOT LEAVE VEHICLE ALL DAY…
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RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (*97V225000). CALLED & SET APPOINTMENT. WAS CALLED BACK & TOLD NO PARTS. WHILE DRIVING PRESSED ON ACCELERATOR & NO POWER., LATER IT KICKED IN, INTERMITTENT ONLY. TOOK TO DEALER & TOLD TO MAKE OTHER APPOINTMENT IN FRONT & LEAVE VEHICLE. NEEDED VEHICLE FOR WORK IN EVENINGS & COULD NOT LEAVE VEHICLE ALL DAY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #821514
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 1996
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE, PUSHED ON PEDAL, STAYED IN PLACE, WOULD NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #986901
Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 1996
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE SURGES WHILE ENGAGED IN GEAR AND READY TO GO. TT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L AND 2.5L ENGINES, AND 1996 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. TIGHTENING OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR BEARINGS, UP TO AND INCLUDING MOTOR STALL, CAN RESULT IN INCREASED MOTOR TORQUE AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL MOTOR CURRENT AND ACCOMPANYING HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OVERHEATING OF THE COOLING FAN MOTOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RESULT IN SMOKE AND ODORS FROM BEARING GREASE, INSULATION AND OTHER INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS. IF ELECTRICAL CURRENT CONTINUES TO BE APPLIED TO THE MOTOR, INTERNAL MOTOR COMPONENTS COULD IGNITE POSSIBLY IGNITING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT DEVICE IN-LINE WITH EACH FAN MOTOR. FORD WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY TO A TOTAL OF 8 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 100,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 100,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2001.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION. THE THROTTLE CABLES WERE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY LEADING TO FRAYING OR SEPARATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT IS LESS SUSCEPTIBLE TO BENDING OR KINKING DURING INSTALLATION.
CRACKS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR TABS DUE TO A COMBINATION OF HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT OF THE TAB AND STRESS INTRODUCED DURING ATTACHMENT OF THE ANCHOR TAB TO THE SEAT FRAME. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: A FRACTURE OR SEPARATION IN THIS AREA WOULD REDUCE THE LOAD THAT THE ANCHOR AND THE FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES COULD SUSTAIN, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN A VEHICLE COLLISOIN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ANCHOR TAB REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPLETE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY IF AN ANCHOR TAB IS FOUND TO HAVE FRACTURED.
THE GLASS TEMPERING PROCESS ON THE RIGHT HAND REAR DOOR WINDOWS WAS NOT CORRECTLY PERFORMED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE WINDOW BREAKS, THE GLASS FRAGMENTS OF THE REAR WINDOWS EXCEED THE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS NO. 205.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS.
A METAL SHIELD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL FILLER PIPE CAN DEVELOP A STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGE DURING REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A STATIC CHARGE CAN DISCHARGE AND SERVE AS AN IGNITION SOURCE FOR FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OF THE FILLER PIPE, RESULTING IN A FLASH VAPOR IGNITION AND A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE VEHICLES BY ADDING A GROUND STRAP BETWEEN THE FILLER PIPE SHIELD AND THE BODY.
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NHTSA investigations
6
RQ02006 · Incorrect Gear Indication
Opened Feb 26, 2002 · Closed Sep 12, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
EA01001 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jan 5, 2001 · Closed Jul 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE00023 · Blower Switch/resistor Or Wiring Harness
Opened Jun 14, 2000 · Closed Jan 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA00005 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Feb 23, 2000 · Closed Nov 9, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
RQ99019 · Various Intermittent Electrical Issues
Opened Sep 15, 1999 · Closed Mar 7, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
There is no summary currently available
PE99052 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Aug 18, 1999 · Closed Feb 23, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 18, 1999, BASED ON FOUR REPORTS OF FIRE INVOLVING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN.THE REPORTS ALLEGE THE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN CAUGHT FIRE WITH RESULTANT DAMAGE TO THE FAN AND WIRE HARNESS AND/OR THE HARNESS CONNECTOR.IN ITS PE RESPONSE, FORD PROVIDED INFORMATION RELEVANT TO 46 ADDITIONAL ALLEGED FIRE INCIDENTS AND 47 ALLEGED FAILURES OF THE COOLING FAN INVOLVING THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE FAN.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO FURTHER STUDY THE ISSUE.
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