While driving on highway lost control and vehicle hit highway divider on left side. Then skidded to left side of highway and hit a guardrail and went into a tree. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy.

- Essex, MD, USA

Consumer was exiting a parking garage and placed vehicle in reverse. Without warning, car suddenly accelerated and rear tail spun around 2 times then hit a parked vehicle. Consumer did apply brakes with no success. Ph insurance company informed dealership that there were two recalls that dealt with a defective throttle and speed control which was not performed on the vehicle prior to the accident. Other problems included weezing noise while turning. Power steering racked failed and replaced. Lack of power steering in steering wheel. Rear brake pad replacement. Rear wheel bearing noise. Defective wheel bearings replaced. Tire punctured and replaced. Hesitation on acceleration. Fuel pump and gasket replaced. Tires rotted out. Key stuck in ignition. Replaced malfunctioned shifter assembly. Trunk lid wouldn't latch. Latch replaced.

- Massillon, OH, USA

When the fuel tank is less than half full and I am turning right, the engine will stall, if it does not stall, it will jerk into different gears like it is going to stall. One time it stalled while I was on a sharp curve and I lost my power steering in the middle of the curve and almost hit someone.

- Conklin, NY, USA

When slippery out, the brakes will not grasp properly. Therefore, the vehicle will slide. Dealer can not duplicate problem. Consumer also experienced these difficulties as followed, power steering system (exploded, w/3-4 week repairs), trunk lock was broken, keyless entry system works improperly, the trunk lock has been replaced twice, the radio has been replaced 3 times & still occurs, the winshield arm recently broke, and concludes that the vehicle also slides in dry weather. Consumer adds that she had filed a complaint w/ board of Ford, the case was lost after recieving a loaner car (due to taking vehicle in for repairs) and says that she cannot afford to buy out the lease (will have to wait until Oct 2002)

- Rockville, MD, USA

In Jan 2002 Ford wanted to buy car back but said the car is 2 years old so it was only worth half of its value due to the car would have to go to an auction car was in shop 77 days then released and 4 days later parts went up again and car lost steering and brakes and had accident this is a serious matter and someone is going to be killed by this problem Ford knows about this problem but seems they dont care.

- Oldtown, MD, USA

Front disc brakes - excessive squeal upon braking...took car to dealer. Determined front brake pads & rotors needed replacement. Only 16000 miles on car! also, rear drum brakes make squealing noise as well. Dealer replaced them and turned drums. Still squeals. Also, emergency brake lever has excessive travel and poor brake holding capacity. Took back to dearler twice, still poor emergency brake function. Power steering assist suddenly failed when started car cold. Steering was difficult and slow until car warmed up. Happened for several day until took to dearler. Said P.S. pump was bad and replaced it.

- San Ramon, CA, USA

While driving and making a turn to either left side or right side steering will make a loud noise. This could make consumer lose control. Dealer was contacted.

- Bethleham, PA, USA

Consumer was driving at 4-5 mph coming from a dead stop to make a turn, turned a little wider and hit curb, leaving a mark size of quarter on tire. Dual air bags deployed, causing loss of vehicle control. Steering locked up, vehicle went over the curb. Tire did not blow, and there was very little damage. Front windshield completely shattered due to airbags deploying. Dealer made a statement that there was airbag sensor in the wheel.

- Farmington, MN, USA