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.
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The stalling problem is a major safety hazard. The car stalls when the brake pedal is depressed (in neutral gear). The power steering and power brakes also lose power, causing me to do whatever not to crash. I know of other Mustangs noticing the same problem. My car was serviced at the dealer for this specific problem, but failed to fix it.
Engine knocks under load. Knock disappears at idle and low load. Dealer is replaced engine...engine was not dismantled to determine actual cause. Replacement engine installed also blew last week (9/1/2000) and the dealer is ordering a second replacement. I had to purchase an extended warranty with the first replacement and may have to pay some type of deductible with this subsequent replacement. Looking for repeated incidents with the cobra 4.6 engine. Just for clarification, the dealer has been more than helpful in attempting to resolve the problem, but the engines being delivered appear to be remanufactured engines.
Engine knocks under load. Knock disappears at idle and low load. Dealer is replaced engine...engine was not dismantled to determine actual cause. Replacement engine installed also blew last week (9/1/2000) and the dealer is ordering a second replacement. I had to purchase an extended warranty with the first replacement and may have to pay some type of deductible with this subsequent replacement. Looking for repeated incidents with the cobra 4.6 engine. Just for clarification, the dealer has been more than helpful in attempting to resolve the problem, but the engines being delivered appear to be remanufactured engines.
While traveling at approx. 25 mph driver proceeded to make a right hand turn when in the curve vehicle suddenly lost all power. Engine quit, driver had no control over steering or brakes. Accident occurred striking two vehicles. 2 cars determined to be totalled, 3rd car being evaluated for loss. Outdoor temps were noted to be in high ninety's to low 100's. cause of engine shut down unknown at this time, but possible vapor lock problem may have existed.
- Lee's Summit, MO, USA
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I have made numerous attempts to solve this situation and no one seems to want to be of assistance please contact me as soon as possible. No safety defect listed in summary.
I have made numerous attempts to solve this situation and no one seems to want to be of assistance please contact me as soon as possible. No safety defect listed in summary.
Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment after being parked for less than 15 minutes. Fire department indicated it might have been the alternator. Dealer said that vehicle was totaled.
Consumer was driving at 20-25 mph and suddenly vehicle lost all power. Engine just shut down, leaving consumer with no control of the steering/ ABS system. Went to stop by applying the brakes and crashed over some bumps in the street. Dealer has been contacted.
Driving at any speed engine check light keeps coming on. Vehicle loses a lot of fuel. Contacted dealer to see if they would correct the promblem, but they won't. the oil is leaking from the engine.
While driving and when vehicle coming or slowing down to stop the vehicle would turn off for unknown reason. Vehicle has been in shop for the third time and condition has not been corrected at this time.
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- San Diego, CA, USA