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.
The check engine light stays on in the car, and the engine keeps missing, consumer took it to Ford 5 times and private mechanic 6 times, no one can figure out what's wrong with it.
Vehicle broke down from engine stalling. Consumer found out through the dealer that there was a manufacturer's recall 99B29. But this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer said it was the timing gasket cover.
Suspension pulls to the left. Transmission would not go into reverse or grinds. Engine loses power with engine light on. Brakes pads on left side metal to metal. Second brake job. All problems still existas.
When driving at any speed there is some knocking noise coming from vehicle and vehicle is stalling. Also, engine check light keeps coming on. Consumer can't determine the problem.
@ 7000 miles the transmission assembly went out & had to be replaced. At 14000 miles front end misaligned, needed 2 new front tires & alignment, @ 21000 miles drivers window quit, @ 21797 brakes began grinding needed replacement pads, @ 21000 miles engine started spark knocking & continues to date. 5 attempts to correct not corrected.@27,462 miles dealer decarboned engine & again 300 miles later. Still spark knocking. Begining lemon law processes 3/28/99.( dot number: )
Car had been running hot with anit-freeze in engine. Car finally over heated and was taken to "bp gas station, 4499 roswell rd., atlanta ga 30342, 404/255-5341 or 404/252-8204 chuck allen manager " Mr. Allen 1st said timing gasket failed & would cost $200 to fix. Then when he removed timing cover found a major crack in it next to a bolt hole, "stress point" & that it would cost over $500 to fix now. Also stated that this fairly new car with low miles should not be having this kind of problem and that it is more than likely a defect from manfacturer. Car had been to "banner Ford, 1665 scott blvd, Decatur ga 30033, 404/633-4005, stephen C. watson, sr." On 08/18/98 with 34,143 miles "car still under a 3Y/36M warranty" for running hot & stalling in traffic. They replaced fule gage tank unit, but should have noticed oil & anti-freez dripping did nothing. 10/24/98 car back to banner 36,440 miles "440 miles over warranty" - they gave an oil change & top off fluids again the fact that the car is dripping oil & anti-freeze has not been either noticed or just not mentioned & reported. Two months later the engine finally gives out and the cars is "2,100 miles" over warranty & the dealership, tidwell, where purchased "svc manager" says I'm out of luck and with an attitude! could you please investigate or advise me, sincerely, .......shelby pease
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