This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with steering assembly also stated that while he was driving the vehicle the steering assembly broke. Dealer was contacted and stated that the steering assembly tear off. Consumer also stated that his horn, the air bag, cruise control and the air bag on the panel is on.
Vehicle experienced total steering loss while driving at highway speeds. Dealer inspected vehicle, and said that steering shaft had sheared. Manufacturer has been notified. The vehicle had a design defect. It cost the consumer over a thousand dollars for repaier, which the manufacturer declined to reimburse.
First time I heard a load noise about 4 months ago took it to Ford dealer to be fixed they said it was the tie rod and replaced it. Now its months later and I had to have my steering gear assembly upper and lower column upper shaft and lower bearings and in looking under car find that steering shafts and assembly are still loose and wobble and would like to know if this is a common problem with this make of vehicle.
Hood light connection faulty.'clunk' going over moderate bumps due to suspension concern-dealer said it was because my gas tank was 3/4 full and it was 'sloshing' around.technician described a 'transmission chatter' but was unable to determine cause.steering wheel has 1/2 inch of play.** vehicle has had 42 repairs, 38 repair days, 36 pages of warranty work and over $10,000(cdn) in warranty costs. It has 6 warranty repairs pending (plus a repeated request to address the documented 'piston slap'). we are currently slated for arbitration with camvap October 27, 1999. Feel free to contact us. We are simply fed up! regarding the signature card, if it is applicable for Canada please forward us a card. If we can be of any assistance please let me know.
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- Memphis, TN, USA