While driving and with no warning, the left rear axle snapped. The dealer was notified. The consumer also stated the vehicle had engine problems in the past.

- Manheim, PA, USA

Transaxle was replaced at 105,000 before purchasing from dealer then 4 months later transaxle goes out(111.000 miles) while driving down interstate dealer where purchased is refusing to fix it.

- Lagrange, GA, USA

The front axle and sway bar failed causing the vehicle to lean to the right and over steer, there is also a banging noise in the front wheel. Nlm

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Just before vehicle went out of warranty (approx. 31,000) transaxle went out. Ford replaced the entire transaxle. Last may, at 141,000 mi. The replacement went out. Though the vehicle has high mileage, the miles have been "easy" primarily highway miles. As evidence of this, the vehicle still has the original muffler system, and has only had two sets of brakes in 150,000 plus miles of use. I feel it is unreasonable, in the 1990's-2000's for a transaxle to fail once, but certainly twice is out of line. The rebuild of the "tranny" cost me $2,100 plus.

- Columbus, OH, USA

While driving on highway at the normal speed limit left rear dropped like in a blowout. Vehicle started to fishtail. Pulled over, and noticed that left rear was down, and the shocks were blownout. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Consumer was told that left rear control arm snapped, causing it to disconnect the rear axle from frame.

- Owasso, OK, USA

Defective rear axle sheared off, causing rear to drop which may have caused loss of vehicle control and a crash.

- Buchanan Dam, TX, USA

Engine head gaskets needed to be replaced. Consumer spoke with customer service concerning extension of warranty. Request was denied. Also, rear axle/ windshield wipers/ cassette, & oil pump were broken. Manufacturer wasn't responding. Dealer was out of business.

- Jackson, TN, USA

Rear axle broke, and engine head gaskets blew out.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

Transmission blew out, causing the vehicle to stall, almost resulting in an accident. Dealer did a transaxle repair, problem is reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also problems with the heater blower motor/ head gaskets/ intake manifold/ ABS system, and rear wiper switch motor.

- Nashua, NH, USA

While pulling out of parking lot rear axle broke. Dealer noted rear axle housing broke. Cause unknown.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Transaxle piston failed.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

Transaxle malfunctioned, resulting in loss of control. In addition, transmission disengaged upon brake release, causing vehicle to roll backward into traffic.

- Midland, MI, USA