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If you have any advice or information that might help to rectify the situation below, I would appreciate it if you would contact me. I started my 2000 Ford Taurus with 56,000 miles to go to work on July 29th, and as soon as I turned the ignition key, a loud explosion under the hood occurred. It was like a bomb going off, the motor became loud and started revving. The plastic manifold had exploded due to the PCM (power train control module) having the wrong flash (a software problem programmed at the factory). The PCM caused a backfire out the top of the motor. Ford dealers were suppose to correct this in April/ may of 2000. I purchased my car in July 2000 after they were all suppose to be fixed. The Ford dealer has come down from $500 to $250 to fix my car, but refuses to to fix it free. We are now at a stalemate unless I agree to pay for the manufacturerS defect. As of today 8/4/04 the car is still not fixed. I also have digital pictures of the damage.
Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, fuel pump and starter switch were replaced/computer was updated, and wiring harness was repaired, has not remedied the problem.
When attempting to shift vehicle out of gear, the gear shift malfunctioned preventing vehicle to go into gear. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has to replace computer system and other parts. Consumer also stated the window trim has come apart leaving the windows scratched, engine light comes on, the engines emission control needs to be replaced, brake shift interlock is inoperative, the steering cloumn was replaced, front tire keeps losing air, rear brakes light need to be replaced.
Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle stalled without prior warning. Had to avoid a truck and went into a ditch. Dealership replaced iac valve) twice. On February 17 a mass air flow sensor was replaced. Also, processor computer chip replaced, and steering wheel locked up. Vehicle had earlier problems tha were still existing.
- Tifton, GA, USA
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