NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
50,000 – 74,999 miles
114.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
228.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
342.9%
150,000+ miles
114.3%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
1992 Ford Thunderbird 2-DR.
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 9Sep 2012
NHTSA investigations into the 1992 Ford Thunderbird
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA99005Opened 20 Jan 1999Closed 14 Dec 1999EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH AN INTERNAL, BIMETAL CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT CAN OPEN DUE TO OVERHEATING DURING HEADLING OPERATION.
RQ98015Opened 29 Sep 1998Closed 22 Jan 1999EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER
HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH AN ITERNAL, BIMETAL CIRCUIT BREALER THAT MAY OPEN DUE TO OVERHEATING DURING HEADLIGHT OPERATION
RQ97011Opened 25 Sep 1997Closed 16 Nov 1998FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINE JUMPER
TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THE ALLEGED FUEL LINE FAILURES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL GEOGRAPHIC REGION AND IF THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED NATIONALLY
EA95030Opened 31 Oct 1995Closed 30 Sep 1997VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
REAR FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE
THE REAR FUEL TUBE BUNDLE MAY ABRADE AND FAIL IN THE VICINITY OF THE FUEL TANK.
PE93075Opened 30 Aug 1993Closed 30 Dec 1993VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING
Recalls on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
99V275000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOG LIGHTS, IN WHICH THE HEADLIGHTS MAY GO OUT FOR VARIOUS INTERVALS AND WHICH MAY BE PRECEDED BY FLICKERING OR BLINKING AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING.
Risk: DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
97V159000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WEST VIRGINIA. MOVEMENT OF THE FUEL LINES CAUSES THE NYLON FUEL LINE JUMPER TO CHAFE AGAINST THE FLOOR PAN. THIS WEAR CAN CAUSE A PIN HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Risk: THIS FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTS IN DAMPNESS AND FUEL ODOR, AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
96V071000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 19991934,154 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the high electrical current flowing through the headlamp switch during simultaneous operation of the headlamps and fog lamps may cause the switches internal bimetal circuit breaker to open due to overheating. Should this occur, the vehicle's headlights may go out for brief intervals (flickering or blinking). Extended cycling of the circuit breaker due to continued overheating can result in longer duration outages. Correction: Dealers will install a headlamp switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and a wiring harness connector, if needed.
Recall 19971939,271 units in Canada
Fuel System
MOVEMENT OF FUEL LINES, RESULTING FROM NORMAL VEHICLE BODY VIBRATIONS. CAUSES THE NYLON FUEL LINES TO WEAR BY RUBBING AGAINST THE METAL FLOOR PAN. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. CORRECTION: FUEL LINES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY. ALSO, A PLASTIC CONVOLUTE COVERING WILL BE INSTALLED AROUND THE FUEL LINES WHICH WILL PREVENT WEAR THROUGH.
Recall 1995212834,368 units in Canada
Electrical
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED. CORRECTION: IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN SWITCH.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Cincinnati, OHFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING IN FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, LIFTED THE HOOD UP, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10089668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE HARNESS AT THE ALTERNATOR HAS CAUGHT FIRE TWICE AND I HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR THREE TIMES IN TWO YEARS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT STARTS SMOKING AND SUET COMES OUT AND YOU THINK THE CAR IS GOING TO BLOW UP. IT IS A VERY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. THE MECHANIC FOUND SERVICE BULLENTIN ARTICLE #96-21-4 WHICH DESCRIBES THIS. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. I AM VERY DISTRUBED. PLEASE HELP ME.
NHTSA complaint #766004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mickleton, NJ1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF PARK KNOCKING CONSUMER OVER AND RUNNING OVER HER ANKLE/LEG.
NHTSA complaint #563622 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, PACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK. IT EXTENDED TO ITS FULL LENGTH.
NHTSA complaint #758329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mickleton, NJ1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF PARK KNOCKING CONSUMER OVER AND RUNNING OVER HER ANKLE/LEG.
NHTSA complaint #563622 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tecumseh, MIFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (96V-071) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, RESULTING IN FIRE. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #550997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
MT. View, MO
SERVICE BRAKES
THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION AND NO POWER BRAKES AT ALL REALLY HARD PEDAL HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET IT TO STOP THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THIS MAKES IT VERY HARD TO STOP I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE FORD.COM SAID NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR AND IT COST $1500 TO FIX .
NHTSA complaint #10473290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moore Haven, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1992 FORD THUNDERBIRD RECALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH A FEW YEARS BACK (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA95002). DEFECTIVE SWITCH WAS REPLACED WITH EXACT SAME PART THAT WAS RECALLED AND FAILED AGAIN WITHIN ONE YEAR WITH TWO HALVES OF UNIT AGAIN COMING APART. I HAVE JUST REPLACED FOR THE FIFTH TIME WITH EXACT SAME DEFECTIVE UNIT, THIS BEING THE ONLY THING AVAILABLE FROM FORD AND FROM AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS. HOW DOES REPLACING DEFECTIVE PART WITH EXACTLY SAME PART ELIMINATE FIRE HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PART WHICH PROMPTED RECALL IN THE FIRST PLACE???
NHTSA complaint #10355763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moore Haven, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1992 FORD THUNDERBIRD RECALLED FOR REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH A FEW YEARS BACK (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA95002). DEFECTIVE SWITCH WAS REPLACED WITH EXACT SAME PART THAT WAS RECALLED AND FAILED AGAIN WITHIN ONE YEAR WITH TWO HALVES OF UNIT AGAIN COMING APART. I HAVE JUST REPLACED FOR THE FIFTH TIME WITH EXACT SAME DEFECTIVE UNIT, THIS BEING THE ONLY THING AVAILABLE FROM FORD AND FROM AFTERMARKET SUPPLIERS. HOW DOES REPLACING DEFECTIVE PART WITH EXACTLY SAME PART ELIMINATE FIRE HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PART WHICH PROMPTED RECALL IN THE FIRST PLACE???
NHTSA complaint #10355763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 177,749 milesTroy, IL
SEAT BELTS
I GOT INTO MY CAR THIS MORNING AND THE DRIVER POWER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT WORK. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR TO MY PASSENGER SIDE THE POWER SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE ATTEMPTED TO WORK BUT DIDN'T WORK COMPLETELY. THERE WAS NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. THIS ISN'T SOMETHING THAT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. I HAVEN'T MADE AN ATTEMPT TO GET IT FIXED YET AS IT JUST HAPPENED ONLY A HALF HOUR AGO.
NHTSA complaint #10246190 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,800 milesNorth LAS Vegas, NV
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD THUNDERBIRD. IN APRIL OF 2000, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED AT THAT TIME BECAUSE THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF AND TWO PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER TO CALL FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,800.
NHTSA complaint #10205039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fair Grove, MO
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK. ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE SEAT BELT STAYS IN A POSITION THAT APPEARS TO BE EFFECTIVE, BUT IT DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY BACK. IT ALSO NO LONGER MOVES FORWARD WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE SEAT BELT WORKS MOST OF THE TIME. HOWEVER, IT OCCASIONALLY GETS STUCK IN A POSITION WHERE IT HAS MOVED FORWARD WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED BUT IT WON'T MOVE BACK TO ITS CORRECT POSITION. I READ IN THE CAR MANUAL THAT THERE IS A KNOB THAT CAN BE TURNED IN ORDER TO GET THE SEAT BELT TO GO BACK ALL THE WAY. I'VE TRIED THIS MANY TIMES; IT WORKED AT FIRST, BUT DOESN'T ANY MORE.
NHTSA complaint #10110579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesColumbus, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CONSUMER' S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALLS 96V071000 AND 99V27500 CONCERNING IGNITION SYSTEM AND HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10092913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesColumbus, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONSUMER' S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALLS 96V071000 AND 99V27500 CONCERNING IGNITION SYSTEM AND HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10092913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OHFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING IN FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, LIFTED THE HOOD UP, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10089668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
WHILE PLACING THE KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH THE KEY FAILED TO COME OUT FROM THE IGNITION. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10087910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesLouisville, KY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
THE AUTO LAMP ON/OFF DELAY SYSTEM RANDOMLY TURNS OF MY HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT EVEN WHEN THE DELAY SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF.
NHTSA complaint #10086283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,760 milesSoda Springs, ID
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1)1992 FORD THUNDERBIRD VIN [XXX], FUEL LINE CHAFFED AGAINST FLOOR PAN CAUSING A PIN HOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE (EXACTLY AS IN NHSA ID: 97V159000 ISSUED 09/17/1997). 2) FUEL LINE LEAKED STRONG ODOR AND EXTEAM FIRE DANGER. 3)JOHN'S REPAIR 189 E. 2ND S. SODA SPRINGS, ID REPLACED FUEL LINE 10/20/03 $292.66. CONTACTED FORD AT 800-392-3673, 07/28/2004, THEY STATED THIS VIN HAD NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS, THEY COULDN'T CROSS CHECK NHTSA ID # TO FORD'S RECALL NUMBER AND FORD WOULDN'T REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIR.*AK UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #10082845 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilmington, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
WHILE PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH VEHICLE FAILED TO START. CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN RESTARTED IT. DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED SOLENOID SWITCH INSIDE THE IGNITION DUE TO A BURNT OUT WIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10073541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Williamsville, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10047754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middletown, DE
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SEAT BELTS IS INOPERABLE, MOTOR WENT OUT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10026671 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,300 milesMallory, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
FORD SPRINGS I OWNED AN ESCORT AND AM ON THE SECOND SET OF SPRINGS AND JUST BOUGHT A 92 THUNDERBIRD AND BOTH FRONT SPRINGS ARE BAD THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A TOPAZ I HAD TO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH FORD AND THERE SPRINGS LATELY I'VE BEEN HEARING A LOT ON THIS SEEMS LIKE WHEN THE CARS GET UP TO 75000 MILES. EVER HEARD OF FLATS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM PLEASE LOOK INTO IT THANK YOU. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10020531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cypress, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
COMPONANT: UPPER MOUNTED TAILLIGHT REPEATED STOP AND GO TRAFFIC CREATED EXCESSVIE HEAT IN THE UNVENTED PLASTIC MOUNTING. PLASTIC MELTED AND DRIPED ONTO BULBS CAUSING THEM TO FAIL. POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10016762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blue Ridge, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WHILE DRIVING THE EEC FUSE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10015869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
W. Richland, WA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
REAR UPPER BRAKE LIGHT: IT CONTIANS TWO BULBS ONE OF THEM WAS BROKEN AND THE HOLDER WAS MELTED AND BURNT. DIDN'T CAUSE ANY DAMAGE EXCEPT FOR THE CONNECTOR. NOT SURE ON DATE JUST NOTICED WHEN I NOTICED THE LIGHT WASN'T WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #10005644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tacoma, WA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MY HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. THEY DO THIS ALL THE TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10003283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edwardsburg, MI
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DEFECTIVE TAIL SHAFT ON TRANSMISSION. NEW SEAL DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. MR
NHTSA complaint #768264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olympia, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SOMETIMES TURN SIGNAL WORKS AND SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS TO WIGGLE KEY, AND SIGNALS MAY OR MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. RECALL 96 V 071 000 DESCRIBED THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8017208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden Grove, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONSUMER HAD SMELLED GASOLINE COMING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK (*SCC
NHTSA complaint #8017223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olympia, WA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
SOMETIMES TURN SIGNAL WORKS AND SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS TO WIGGLE KEY, AND SIGNALS MAY OR MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. RECALL 96 V 071 000 DESCRIBED THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8017208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE HARNESS AT THE ALTERNATOR HAS CAUGHT FIRE TWICE AND I HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR THREE TIMES IN TWO YEARS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT STARTS SMOKING AND SUET COMES OUT AND YOU THINK THE CAR IS GOING TO BLOW UP. IT IS A VERY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. THE MECHANIC FOUND SERVICE BULLENTIN ARTICLE #96-21-4 WHICH DESCRIBES THIS. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. I AM VERY DISTRUBED. PLEASE HELP ME.
NHTSA complaint #766004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.