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 contact owned a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the right and caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and towed to an unknown location. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries and received medical attention. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.
The horn and cruise control just suddenly quit working does a master automotive technician ase-certified I decided to check it out before I contacted the dealer the problem is in the clock spring the clock spring has failed without an accident or anything to cause it to file this seems like it should be an issue that's a national highway traffic and safety administration should be interested in as it is a safety issue because of clock spring that will fail without stop the airbag it says car is in an accident the airbags will not deploy because of clock spring is defective I have a better mechanic for 32 years this is the first time I've ever seen a vehicle that the clockspring failed in without an accident because the failure I'm ashamed of Ford Lincoln Mercury installing such a substandard component that is important as a clock spring I believe this is an issue that should be fixed by Ford I'm not buying me or any other mechanic or any private owner
The contact owned a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved off the road and crashed into an iron fence. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy with the massive impact. The front passenger seat was unoccupied, but the air bag deployed. The driver was fatally injured. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown..updated 06/28/16
Hi I'm making this complaint on behalf of my mom she just purchased her car that doesn't have an airbag without signing a disclosure form and the transmission is totally running down and not being informed of this she went ahead and bought the car unaware of any of this.
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the clock spring was defective and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 135,600 and the current mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the sensor under the front driver's seat failed and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the air bag light illuminated approximately one year ago and a sensor within the steering column was replaced. The contact felt that the current failure might be related. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 35 mph the passengers side air bag deployed. The passenger suffered bruises and injuries to his right arm and was taken to the emergency room. The dealer stated that they were unable to determine what caused the air bag to deploy. They also stated that they needed to remove the seat and inspect the wiring. The dealer also advised her to contact the insurance company. The failure and current mileages were 162,211.
2000 Lincoln Ls. Consumer states problem with a sensor. The consumer stated a diagnostic trouble code was found for the driver side and passenger side air bags. The mechanic look up the code and found tsb 02-12-7 which he stated had a broken circuit in the connector and pigtail under the seat. Ford stated they would not pay for the repairs, as it was only good for 5 years.
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The air bag warning indicator light illuminated intermittently. The contact was unsure of what the light indicated. The dealer stated that the open circuit clock spring needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 68,040 and current mileage was 71,746. Updated 01/17/08 updated 01/17/08
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer made an unknown repair, but the light illuminated again. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle would shake. The dealer stated that all of the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the airbag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the wiring under the driver side seat had fractured and needed to be replaced. The dealership has been alerted. Updated 7/13/2006 - the consumer had the connector replaced at and independent repair facility per service bulletin 02-13-7.
Airbag light flashes code 36 then goes steady. The light flashes three flashes, pauses then flashes six flashes, then pauses and repeats sequence. It does this sequence about five times then the light goes on steady. After doing some online research for clues, I looked under the driver's seat and found a broken wire on a yellow connector. This yellow connector is for the airbag system. I talked to the local dealer about it, and he said that I would have to pay to have it fixed. This should be a recall item since it affects safety. The vehicle has to have airbags by law, but I guess they don't have to work. The emission system is still covered under warranty and is not a matter of safety, go figure!
Consumer is concerned with the air bag in vehicle, air bag light illuminated. The problem was diagnosed by the dealer as being faulty electrical harnesses. The consumer was unable to have the harnesses on the two seat repaired due to the cost. The consumer believes the part should be recalled.
Without any warning or cause air bag under the passenger seat inadvertently deployed while driving 60-70 mph. No injuries were reported. The dealer / manufacturer were not notified.
The air bag light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer recall.
Smell of something burning - going to the dealership today. Headlight covers collect moisture. Airback light on - was quoted approximately $500 to fix. Driver side door does not open from inside - $85 to determine that the latch is worn off & again an estimate for $850 to fix the handle. Three out of the four power windows dropped down & had to be fixed in the last two years. Both the driver and the passenger seatbacks have fallen off. Driver seat makes noise when going/sliding back. On two seperate occasions I was unable to apply the brake when coming to a stop - car kept on rolling & I could not press the brake. Loud noise when accelerating between 45-55mph which I was told is "normal".
After having the vehicle's engine replaced the consumer noticed that the engine indicator light and air bag warning light flashing. The dealer has been contacted.
While driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, air bags were inoperative and wouldn't deploy when needed, per dealership. The dealership replaced every air bag component, but the problem still existed. The right front headlight held moisture and the fog light held water. The dealer replaced the headlights and fog lights. The bulb for the left side fog light burned out. The left seat was loose. The dealer replaced the clips on the back of the seat. The driver's side front door wouldn't open front he inside. The dealer replaced the handle. The check engine light illuminated and the engine stalled while the vehicle was stopped. The dealer replaced the intake hose. The engine made noise. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. The passenger's side front power window was inoperative. The dealer replaced the window regulator. Wind noise could be heard around both doors. The dealer replaced both body seals.
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