OTHER THAN THE REST OF MY PROBLEMS WITH THE ABOVE MY NEWEST COMPLAINT IS THAT I JUST FOUND OUT THAT DUE TO THE FACT FORD INSTALLED AN ALUMINIM PISTON WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STEEL ONE WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE NOW SINCE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR PROBLEMS. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW AND I'M BEING TOLD IT WILL COST BETWEEN $1200.00 - $1500.00 TO FIX DUE TO FORD'S POOR DESIGN. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST SABLE WAGON. THE FIRST ONE HAD ALL KINDS OF A/C PROBLEMS AND I'M GETTING TIRED OF PAYING FOR YOUR MISTAKES. MY A/C IS OUT NOW, I REPLACE BRAKE PADS ALL THE TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10070144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
STEERING
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE BUSHINGS ARE MADE OF A VIBER MATERIAL THAT WEARS OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER IMPROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #10026456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
KEY West, FL
STEERING
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE LEFT TURNS. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10020062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alpharetta, GA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
REPAIR IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE WAS POWER STEERING LINE - REPORTED TO SELLER IMMEDIATELY THE NEXT WEEK AFTER PURCHASE.
NHTSA complaint #754852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westfield, MA
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
JUST MAKING A TURN ONTO THE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH AND SUDDENLY CAR CAME TO A STOP BECAUSE OF THE POSITON OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. HAD TO STRAIGHTEN WHEEL MANUALLY, AND MOVE IT OFF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION. INNER TIE ROD BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #853194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Hydrpark, NY
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
POWER STEERING FLUID LINES FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint #604670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Teaneck, NJ
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO TURN. VEHICLE WILL GO ANY OTHER WAY BESIDES THE WAY CONSUMER IS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, AND THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND TRANSMISSION, AND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #847888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Detroit, MI
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BODY MOUNTS REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. (98V-323), ALSO REPLACED INNER/OUTER TIE ROD AND THE DRIVE AXLE.
NHTSA complaint #544584 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Suisun, CA
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING A FUEL LINE TO BE SEVERED. CURRENTLY,FUEL IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND FUEL LINE.
NHTSA complaint #836101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Suisun, CA
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
INNER TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING A FUEL LINE TO BE SEVERED. CURRENTLY,FUEL IS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION AND FUEL LINE.
NHTSA complaint #836101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bridgeview, IL
STEERING:LINKAGES
WHEN DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE LEFT TIE ROD WENT OUT, AND THEN THE RIGHT TIE ROD WENT OUT. CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #835780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plymouth, IN
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
I WAS VERY ALARMED WHEN MY CAR LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITY. WHY WOULD SOMETHING JUST BRAKE LIKE THAT. I HAD 4 CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME AND HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET BACK TO MY HOME TOWN WHICH WAS 45 MINUTES AWAY. I FEEL THAT OTHERS ARE AT RISK IF MY CAR COULD DO THAT TO ME WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT THE SPEED LIMIT WE PROBABLY WOULD OF BEEN IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I FEEL A RECALL FOR THE RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I ENDED UP SPENDING 895.74 PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 45.00 FOR TOWING TO FIX THIS CAR. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. WHAT A DISAPOINTMENT IT WAS!
NHTSA complaint #704300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Watertown, CT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
POWER STEERING LINE LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #542576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hubbard, OH
STEERING
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE REAR MOUNT BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE SUB-FRAME DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING THE STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK THE CUSTOMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT WERE ON RECALL 93V106002. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REPLACED BY THE CUSTOMER.
NHTSA complaint #831436 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Abington, PA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IN ADDITION, REPLACED HEAD GASKET/POWER STEERING LINE/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT.
NHTSA complaint #523872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alex, VA
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
REPLACED THE INNER TIE ROD END BECAUSE THE TIE ROD BROKE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #807685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Hyde Park, NY
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #509878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TXFire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
POWER STEERING HOSE FLUID LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #510832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shoreline, WA
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY, SNAPPING W/WHEELS FACING OUTWARD. OWNER HAS RETURNED SOME PARTS BACK TO FORD MFG, LSO REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS.
NHTSA complaint #803441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
L, KY
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, ALSO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #801101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
L, KY
STEERING:LINKAGES
FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, ALSO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL TIE ROD BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #801101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vienna, VA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE SUBSYTEM FAILED. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #500933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plymouth MEE, PA
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A NOISE . TT
NHTSA complaint #978557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FT Wayne, IN
STEERING:LINKAGES
BENT LEFT INNER/LEFT OUTER AND RIGHT OUTER TIE RODS, CAUSING VIBRATION/POOR DIRECTION.
NHTSA complaint #483188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #489312 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Berry Creek, CA
STEERING:LINKAGES
NOISE IN FRONT END TIE ROD,AXLE,AND CV BOOT EXHIBITED WEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT
NHTSA complaint #960861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hayward, CA
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
LEFT INNER TIE ROD BROKE. TT
NHTSA complaint #959818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
White Plains, MD
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION STEERING, RESULTING IN STEERING INSTABILITY.
NHTSA complaint #959383 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vista, CA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #959366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.