1993 FORD Aerostar Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
89 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
Sep 11, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND AND HE COULD FEEL A PULSATION IN THE DASHBOARD; THERE WERE ALSO ELECTRICAL SHORTAGES. HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT RECALL 99V029000 AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HE ALSO CONSULTED THE MANUFACTURER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,705. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 144,670. UPDATED 02/22/11
Jan 06, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR; THEREFORE, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HE NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH MODULE MELTED AND THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL LIGHTING WAS INOPERATIVE. AS A RESULT, THE RISK OF A SEVERE FIRE INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V029000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Oct 23, 2008
JUST GOT HOME AND WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. ABOUT 30 MIN LATER SOMEONE WAS KNOCKING ON ARE DOOR TELLING US THE VAN WAS ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO KEYS LEFT IN THE VAN. THE FIRE BURN THE DASH AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE AND THE HOOD. THE VAN IS NOW TOTAL. *NM
Nov 11, 2006
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. WHILE OPENING THE HOOD, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V029000. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EDGE OF THE HOOD. AFTER HE OPENED THE HOOD HE SAW A SMALL FIRE AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. *TC
Mar 02, 2005
+ 84 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
63 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE WAS FRACTURED AND FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 29, 2015
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Aug 05, 2003
TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT POWER TRAIN SNAPPED AND CAR DROVE OUT OF CONTROL. WAS UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. THE CAR ONLY STOPPED WHEN MECHANIC TURNED THE IGNITION KEY OFF.
Jan 31, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH POWER TRAIN TRANSFER CASE. ALSO STATED THAT IT LEAK TRANSMISSION FLUID. ALSO STAETD THAT HERE IS A RECALL BUT HIS VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED AND HIS VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM LIKE THE RECALL. MR
Dec 11, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 55-60 MPH TRANSFER CASE FELL APART, AND CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS IN VEHICLE.*AKCONSUMER STATES THAT IN 1999 THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER UNDER RECALL NOTICE #97583 AND THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED. ONE YEAR LATER 22-APR-2000 THIS UNIT FAILED AT HIGH SPEED. *YD
Mar 13, 2002
+ 58 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
60 complaints
CANCELLATION OF GENERAL RECALL TSB94B38 WHICH HAD TO DO WITH ABS GENERAL RECALL WHICH FORD SAYS IS NOW EXPIRED. MY REAR BRAKES LOCKUP FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, AND SOMETIMES DURING THE DAY, SOMETIMES I GET A ABS LIGHT.*AK
Aug 21, 2003
THERE IS A FITTING FOR THE BRAKE LINE, MOUNTED TO A BRACKET BEHIND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE RUBBER LINE POPPED OFF THE PIN THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE, DUMPING THE BREAK FLUID AND LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES. I HAD HIT THE BREAKS TO AVOID HITTING A DOG. FORTUNATLY THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE DANGER THAT WOULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO STEER AROUND THE DOG. IF THERE HAD BEEN A CAR THAT PULLED OUT I WOULDN'T HAVE HAD ANY CHANCE TO STOP. THIS IS THE SECONT TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. LAST TIME I WAS TAKING THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK ON AN INCLINE WHEN THE OTHER SIDE POPPED. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM.*AK
Feb 06, 2002
FRONT BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED AND THEN BURNED ROTORS. COULD FEEL VIBRATION IN VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC INDICATED WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE NOT MADE OF METAL. PISTONS HAD EXPANDED, AND WERE NOT MOVING BACK & FORTH FREELY. BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED.*AK *SLC
Mar 21, 2001
BRAKE FAILURE. *SLC
Sep 14, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE LOSS. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A STEEL POLE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK
Jan 22, 2000
+ 55 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
30 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON CHANGING BOTH THE FUEL FILTER AND THE OIL FILTER, THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.
Nov 03, 2006
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK STARTED.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Aug 05, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE HEAD GASKET BLEW CAUSING COOLANT FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
Jan 17, 2003
VAN CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE AND DASH AREA AND BURNED UP. VAN WAS PARKED AND ENGINE OFF WHEN FIRE HAPPENED.
May 08, 2001
THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED FOR THE 1994 CARS BUT NOT THE 1993 CARS. A HEAD GASKET ON A CAR SHOULD NOT BE GOING AT 73,000 MILES.
Oct 18, 2000
+ 25 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
27 complaints
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN HER 1993 FORD AEROSTAR IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED FOUR TIMES. NONE OF THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NM THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED LIFE THREATENING INJURIES INCLUDING A BROKEN BONE IN HER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM THEM. *NM
Mar 02, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 45MPH THE VEHICLE HAD FRONT END COLLISION AND FRONTAL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSING INJURIES. TS
Nov 05, 2002
CONSUMER STATES COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR TRAVELLING APPROX 70MPH. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MR
Oct 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED BY DLR WHO ADVISED THAT AIR BAG FUSE IS BAD AND AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. *MR
Oct 08, 2002
AT 45MPH VEHICLE CRASHED. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jul 19, 2002
+ 22 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
23 complaints
BACKED INTO PINE TREE IN DRIVEWAY. SHATTERED PLASTIC BUMPER COVER. CAN NOT REPLACE BUMPER COVER BECAUSE FORD SAYS OBSOLETE. ALSO NO AFTER MARKET BUMPER CAN BE FOUND FOR THIS MODEL. THIS BUMPER PROTECTS NO ONE. *JS FORD WON'T EVEN GIVE ME THE FORD PART NUMBER. ITS A CARGO VAN. OTHER MODEL COVERS CAN BE BOUGHT FROM AFTER MARKET SELLERS BUT NOT THE CARGO VAN. ONLY PLACE TO GET ONE IS JUNK YARDS IF YOU ARE GET LUCKY. MOST OF THEIR COVERS ARE BUSTED ALSO. A CAR IS A HAZARD WITHOUT A BUMPER. *JS
May 17, 2014
ELECTRONIC DASH READOUT CANNOT BE SEEN WHEN SUNLIGHT ENTERS THE CAR AT NUMEROUS ANGLES. *LA *JB
Feb 23, 2004
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS ON RIGHT SIDE OF TAILGATE HAVE BROKEN, DOOR WOULD NOT STAY IN OPEN POSITION WHEN USED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Aug 14, 2001
SLIDING DOOR PLASTIC HANDLE BROKE OFF. *MJS
Jan 27, 2000
THE REAR HATCH ANCHOR HELD BY 2 STRUTS, BROKE. THE BOLTS SHEARED OFF. VEHICLE WAS PARKED. RELEASED THE TAILGATE & GAVE IT A LITTLE PUSH. WAS RISING THE HATCHBACK WHEN THE BOLT BROKE OFF & HATCH SLAMMED SHUT ON OWNER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MECHANIC WILL ORDER REPLACEMENT PART. *AK
Nov 22, 1999
+ 18 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
22 complaints
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *SLC
Sep 14, 2000
SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY HAS DETERIORATED, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF AND DISAPPEAR UNKNOWINGLY. NO ONE HAS SEEN IT. *AK
Aug 23, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Jan 13, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Jan 13, 2000
A/C HOSE RUPTURED DUE TO RUBBING ON STEERING MEMBER-MFG DEFECT POSSIBLE. *AK
Dec 12, 1999
+ 17 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
19 complaints
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE FRONT RIGHT AXLE BROKE THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Nov 18, 2002
DRIVING AT 30 MPH WHILE SNOWING AND WIND BLOWING, CONSUMER WAS GOING DOWN HILL, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE TO LEFT. CONSUMER LET GO WHEEL, AND IT WENT TO RIGHT, THEN IT STARTED TO ROLLER ABOUT 3 TIMES. *AK
Jan 30, 2001
SUSPENSION FAILED. *SLC
Sep 14, 2000
CONTROL ARM FAILURES ON RIGHT SIDE. ALSO BUSHINGS FAILED. *AK
Nov 16, 1999
DEFECTIVE COIL SPRING IS CAUSING THE AIRBAG TO BLINK ON AND OFF INTERMTTENTLY, RESULTING IN THE AIRBAG BECOMING INOPERATIVE. ALSO, WHEN TURNING OFF THE IGNITION IT WILL MAKE A NOISE. SERVICE PERSONNEL SAID THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK *ML
Apr 05, 1999
+ 14 more complaints for this component
STEERING
15 complaints
WHILE TURNING LEFT IN AN INTERSECTION THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP ON MY AEROSTAR FORD '93 THAT CAUSED ME TO TURN OVER TO THE LEFT AND HIT THE OPPOSITE LANE AND HIT A CAR. I WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL AS IT LOCKS UP. AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS FINE AND 2 MECHANICS THAT I BROUGHT IT TO CAN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS.*JB
Oct 30, 2004
THIS SPINDLE FAILURE HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING.THANK GOD THAT NONE OF MY THREE KIDS WERE INJURED AND ALSO MYSELF.THIS HAPPENED AT A VERY LOW SPEED UNDER BRAKING.I WAS IN ROUTE TO THOMASVILLE GEORGIA TO TAKE MY THREE KIDS TO GO BACK TO THERE MOMS.THANK GOD FOR SAVING OUR LIVES.*AK
Aug 01, 2002
POWER STEERING FLUID CONSTANTLY LEAKS CAUSING HARD STEERING. NLM
Nov 21, 2000
POWER STEERING FLUID CONSTANTLY LEAKS CAUSING HARD STEERING. NLM
Nov 21, 2000
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE NOT RUNNING. I SAT DOWN TO ADJUST THE SEAT POSITION. THE INCLINATION OF THE SEAT BACK SUDDENLY FELL FULLY BACKWARDS TO IT'S FURTHEREST DOWN POSITION. THE INCLINATION HOLDING BOLT SHEARED OFF COMPLETELY. FORD'S PART #N805885-S58. FORD'S DESCRIPTION SCR-M10X1.5X44. THIS PART WAS REPLACED AT MY COST. THIS WAS A DEFINITE MATERIAL FAILURE.*AK
Jul 06, 2000
+ 10 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14 complaints
WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES GAS PEDAL FOR SPEED VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Aug 23, 2001
CRUISE CONTROLS INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONS.
Apr 01, 1999
STARTING THE CAR UP, DRIVER PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND IT TOOK OFF AND THE ENGINE RAISED UP AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE VAN DID $ 3,000 DAMAGE. *AK
Mar 23, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
Jan 28, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION.
Jan 11, 1999
+ 9 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
13 complaints
HOSE BLEW OUT/REPARED WORE THROUGH TWO MORE TIMES. *AK
Mar 21, 2001
CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH A FAULTY GAS TANK AND IS REQUESTING REMIBURSEMENT, CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS 1990 FORD AEROSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY GAS TANK, AND EXPECTS TO HAVE HIS 1993 RECALLED AS WELL SINCE BOTH VEHICLES EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *YD
Jan 25, 2001
CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH A FAULTY GAS TANK AND IS REQUESTING REMIBURSEMENT, CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS 1990 FORD AEROSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY GAS TANK, AND EXPECTS TO HAVE HIS 1993 RECALLED AS WELL SINCE BOTH VEHICLES EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *YD
Jan 25, 2001
ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT 60MPH IN LEFT LANE APPROACHING SPRINGFIELD INTERCHANGE, NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENT. HAPPENED AFTER GOING OVER BUMP. FUEL CUTOUT SWITCH SUSPECTED. ENGINE RESTART AFTER 10 MINUTES. *AK
Jan 10, 2001
AFTER FILLING VEHICLE W/GAS, STARTED TO NOTICE FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE; OPENED WINDOWS TO AIR VEHICLE; TOOK TO DEALER & HAD "O" RINGS, FILLER NECK CHANGED. HAD THE LINES CHECKED, BUT NOTHING WAS FOUND. *AK
Oct 31, 1997
+ 8 more complaints for this component
TIRES
10 complaints
BOUGHT FOUR TIRES: SIGMA SHADOW. 55,000 MILES WARRANTY. 215/75R14, 6K60, AT TIRE KINGDOM LOCATED AT: 8790 SW 24TH ST. MIAMI, FL. 33165. TELEPHONE 305 227 4110. *TR ON OCT. 22, 2007 THE REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT. THE TIRE HAD 7,194 MILES. TIRE KINGDOM GAVE ME TWO TIRES WHICH THEY INSTALLED IN THE FRONT. ON NOV. 19, 2007 ANOTHER TIRE BLEWOUT. THIS TIRE HAD 10,550 MILES. THIS LAST INCIDENT HAPPENED IN HOUSTON. I WENT TO NTB (PART OF THE SAME COMPANY) LOCATED AT: 7115 FM 1960 ROAD WEST. TELEPHONE 281- 580-1689. I TALKED TO THE MGR. MR. FRED JOHNSON. I SHOWED HIM THE BLOWNOUT TIRE, ALL THE PAPERS ETC..AND ASKED HIM TO REPLACE THE BLOWNOUT TIRE PLUS THE OTHER ORIGINAL TIRE. HE SAID THAT HE WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE BLOWNOUT TIRE, HE DID NOT HAVE THE TIRE IN STOCK SO I HAD TO RETURN. SINCE HE DID NOT WANT TO REPLACE THE TWO ORIGINAL TIRES, I ASKED HIM FOR THE NAME AND TELEPHONE OF THE DISTRICT MGR. HE TOLD ME THAT HIS NAME WAS ARTHAY BENTON AND HIS TELEPHONE 1-865-951-4622. I CALLED MR. BENTON AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO HIM. HE SAID HE WOULD CALL ME BACK. THE PERSON THAT CALLED ME BACK WAS MR. FRED JOHNSON AND TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME ANY TIRES NOT EVEN REPLACE THE BLOWNOUT TIRE. I TOOK THE BLOWNOUT TIRE TO ANOTHER NTB STORE AND THEY REPLACED IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THESE TIRES PARTICULARLY THE ORIGINAL TIRE. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON I-10 IN FLORIDA, THE SECOND INCIDENT ON 610 IN HOUSTON. IN BOTH INCIDENTS, WHEN THE TIRES FAILED, I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND MIRACULOUSLY I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, LET ME KNOW. SINCERELY ANTONIO DURANCE *TR
Dec 03, 2007
I BOUGHT 4-TIRES AT SEAR IN KINGSPORT TENNESSEE IN FEBRUARY 2004 AND NOTICED THAT ALL 4-TIRES HAD BAD PLACES ON THE TIRES ,TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK THEY SAID IT WAS THE BELTS BROKE IN THEM BUT IT WAS OKAY TO DRIVE .I ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THESE TIRES BECAUSE I EAS GOING ON VACATION AND IT NEEDED TO BE DONE NOW.THEN THEY SAY THE TIRES ARE LIKE THAT ,SO I CHECKED THE TIRES ON THE WALL THERE AND THERE WASNT A TIRE THERE LIKE MINE WITH THESE PLACES ON THEM. ALKL THE WAY TO THE BEACH THE VAN SHOOK BECAUSE THEY SAID THESE TIRES WERE OK,SEARS LOGO IS SATISFACTIONED GUARANTEED RIGHT. IF ONE OF MY KIDS OR FAMILY GETS HURT BECAUSE OF THESE TIRES SEARS WILL BE IN A LAWSUIT OVER 4- TIRES THAT SHOULD BE REPLACED INSTEAD OF ASKING ANY QUESTIONS.*AK
Jun 01, 2004
THE VEHICLE'S REAR TIRES HAVE PRODUCED A LARGE BUBBLE ON IT. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *LA
May 28, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRE MODEL UNKNOWN, SIZE P215/70R14, DOT# DVHYFRKR4201 .
Nov 05, 2003
DEAR NHTSA; BELOW IS CORRESPONDENCE WITH GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DUNLOP ROVER TOURING GT TIRE NUMBER PN P22570514 AS DETALED BELOW. I DO NOT HAVE FURTHER TIRE INFORMATION SINCE THE VEHICLE IS IN THE UNITED STATES BUT I CAN OBTAIN IT AS NECESSARY. THANK YOU, MARK DEVRIES *LA 3 OCTOBER 2003 DEAR SIR: ON 6-22-01 I PURCHASED 4 DUNLOP ROVER TOURING LT TIRES FOR MY 1992 AEROSTAR VAN, MILAGE 108,098 AT SEARS EAGLE RIDGE MALL, LAKE WALES FL. ON 8-6-03, THE VEHICLE (138,690 MILES) WAS RETURNED TO SEARS EAGLE RIDGE BECAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS SEPARATING FROM THE TREAD. A NEW DUNLOP ROVER TOURING LT WAS MOUNTED. ON 8-12-03 MY FAMILY WERE ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE WHEN THEY SUDDENLY HEARD A "THUMP,THUMP" FROM THE RIGHT REAR SIMILAR TO THE SOUND HEARD THE PREVIOUS WEEK WITH THE SEPARATED TIRE. THIS TIME THE TIRE EXPLODED AND MY WIFE BARELY MANAGED TO CONTROL THE VEHILE WHILE STEERING THE VAN TO THE SIDE OF THE TURNPIKE. I HAVE DIGITAL PICTURES OF THE EXPLODED TIRE AND MY VAN. MY FAMILY CONTINUED TO LOUISIANA WHERE THEY DEPARTED FOR INDONESIA WHERE WE ARE RESIDENT WITH CHEVRONTEXACO, LEAVING THE VAN WITH MY DAUGHTER WHO ATTENDS UNIVERSITY IN LAFAYETTE, LA. I THINK THE ORIGINAL DUMLOP TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE UNSAFE. HOW ELSE DO YOU EXPLAIN ONE BLOWOUT AND ONE POTENTIAL BLOWOUT WITHIN 300 MILES. I HAVE INSTRUCTED MY DAUGHTER TO ONLY USE THE VAN WITHIN TOWN AND NOT TO USE IT ON THE HIGHWAY OR EXCEED 50 MPH. I DO NOT FEEL THE REMAINING TIRES ARE SAFE AND AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THEY ALSO MAY SUDDENLY FAIL. THE NUMBER GIVEN ABOVE IS FOR MY PARENTS HOME. I CAN EMAIL WITH PICTURES OF THE EXPLODED TIRE AND SCANNED COPY OF THE EXPLODED TIRE REPLACEMENT PURCHASE. I AM ALSO MAILING A COPY OF THIS EMAIL AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO GOODYEAR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS. I INTENDED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS SOONER BUT DID NOT RECEIVE COPIES OF THE EXPLODED TIRE UNTIL RECENTLY. THANK YOU, MARK DEVRIES [email protected] 3 OCTOBER *LA
Oct 16, 2003
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
9 complaints
THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER ENGAGE. IT WAS NOT DAMAGED OR MISSUSED IN ANY WAY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER INFORMED ME IT WAS NOT A WARANTEED ITEM. I FEEL THE DEALER SHOULD REPLACE THE BELT AS IT IS A GREAT SAFETY HAZARD. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS HAS OCCURRED IN OTHER VEHICLES BUT FELT I SHOULD REPORT IT.
Oct 27, 1999
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jul 21, 1999
THE REAR MIDDLE LEFT LAP BELT DISENGAGES IN EMERGENCY STOPPING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK DEALER WILL NOT ASSIST. *SLC
Jun 24, 1998
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT HAS TWO FEET TENSION. UPON TUGGING ON THE SHOULDER HARNESS, IT WILL NOT RETRACT TO SECURE OCCUPANT. ALSO DURING A PANIC STOP BELT RETRACTION IS NULL AND VOID. THIS HAS RESULTED IN INJURIES DURING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. (1989 AEROSTAR INJURIES SHOULDER AND NECK. *AK
Jun 23, 1997
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED IN A SIDE COLLISION (11:00). TT
Oct 27, 1995
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8 complaints
BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY SHORTING OUT. I HAVE TO REPLACE THEM 2 OR MORE TIMES PER YEAR. I USE LONG-LIFE BULBS, BUT THEY CONTINUALLY GO OUT. I SEE MANY OTHER AEROSTAR VEHICLES WITH SIMILAR SITUATION. WHILE THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, UNLESS I CONSTANTLY CHECK THE LIGHTS, I MAY BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND/OR TICKET DUE TO THIS DEFECT. *NM
Feb 25, 2005
HEADLIGHTS SWITCH BURNED OUT TWICE. THE CONNECTOR TO THE SWITCH KEPT BURNING. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO HELP.*AK
Dec 16, 2004
HEADLIGHTS BEGAN ERRATIC OFF & ON CYCLE --- HAD TO DRIVE THAT WAY FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO REACH HOME --- CALLED FORD SERVICE DEPT TODAY --- THEY STATED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS A BUILTIN BREAKER --- SWITCH WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED, THAT THEY HAD PART IN STOCK, HAD SEEN OTHER FAILURES OF THIS SWITCH ASM --- THIS IS POTENTIALLY A LIFE THREATENING FAILURE --- PERSONAL SAFETY IS DEFINITELY COMPRISED BY THE SWITCH FAILURE. *AK
Sep 20, 2000
UNABLE TO READ LED INSTRUMENTS QUANTITIES, WARNINGS OR SPEEDOMETER WITH HEADLIGHTS ON DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS WITH SUNLIGHT OR BRIGHT CLOUDS. THE GREEN LED LUMINOUS DIMMER IS ON MINIMUM. THIS DEFECT COULD LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE AND/OR EXCESSIVE SPEED. THE LED LUMINOUS IS BRIGHTER WITH LIGHTS OFF DURING THE DAY, BUT COMPANY TRAINING AND NATIONAL SAFETY INDICATES THAT IT IS SAFER TO DRIVE WITH LIGHTS ON AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER HAS CONTENDED THAT THE LIGHTS SHOULD NOT BE ON DURING THE DAY.
Aug 04, 2000
THE BRAKES LIGHTS STARTED W/ FLICKERING ON/OFF WHEN BRAKING. AFTER MONTHS OF THIS, BRAKES LIGHT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. WE HAVE REPLACED FUSES AND BULBS AND THEY CONTINUE TO BURN OUT WITHIN DAYS.
Apr 06, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
8 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME OPEN. THE DOOR IS CLOSED, BUT OWNER IS NOT SURE IF THE DOOR WILL OPEN AGAIN OR NOT. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Apr 27, 2000
THE SLIDING DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO LATCH. DOOR MAY FLY OPEN WHILE DRIVING, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURIES. BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT DEALER COULD DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Apr 05, 1999
THE LIFTGATE REAR DOOR IS INOPERATIVE IN WHICH OCCUPANT CANNOT EXIT THROUGH THE LIFTGATE IN AN EMERGENCY. ALSO CANNOT OPEN THE LIFTGATE THROUGH THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 22, 1998
SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY LATCHES AND LOCKS INOPERATIVE, DOOR WON'T SHUT, BOUNCES BACK OPEN, NOT FIXED. *AK
Dec 17, 1996
VEHICLE NOT EQUIPPED WITH CHILD SAFETY LOCKS, ALLOWING CHILDREN TO OPEN DOORS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Sep 30, 1996
+ 3 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 complaints
CONSUMER REQUESTING INFORMATION ON RECALLS FOR 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. *TS *JB
Jan 03, 2006
THE SWITCH DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN YOU TAKE THE KEY OUT SWITCH IS STILL ON. HAS TO BE JIGGLED ABOUT TO BE SURE IT IS TURNED OFF. HAS BEEN ON AND LIGHTS INSIDE HAVE RUN BATTERY DOWN. ALSO WHEN DRIVING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON OR THE CHECK OIL LIGHT STAYS ON AND YOU CAN HEAR NOISES IN DASH. THEY SOUND LIKE CLICKING NOISES. WANT TO FIND OUT IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS ON MY VAN. I PURCASED IT USED AND LOVE IT EXCEPT FOR THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU NOVEEN MCGEE
Jan 15, 2004
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 14, 2000
OIL WARNING LIGHT SENSOR REPLACED. *SD
Sep 27, 1995
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR REPLACED. *SD
Sep 27, 1995
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
7 complaints
AUTOMATIC WINDOWS FAILED. MJS
Dec 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET, THE HEATER HOLES BUSTED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE POWER, CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. OWNER SEEKS COMPENSATION FOR REPAIR COSTS. *AK *ML
Nov 13, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPER PUMP FAILED.
Oct 06, 1997
WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.
Oct 06, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH REPLACED. *SD
Sep 27, 1995
+ 2 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
CRUISE CONTROL/HORN HAVE FAILED, AND AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES. ON/OFF. ALL FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. *AK
Mar 21, 2001
HORN STOPPED WORKING/CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED, AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, ALL AT THE SAME TIME. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 05, 1999
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SRS LIGHT TO INTERMITTENTLY TO COME ON AND OFF. CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN IS INOPERATIVE WHICH CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT AND NO USE OF THE HORN. DEALER SAID IT NEEDS A CLOCK SPRING. *AK
Aug 26, 1997
STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING CONSTANTLY, THEN HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. NOISE IN COLUMN SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE WIRES FLOPPING.
May 11, 2005
THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN STEERING COLUMN. WIRE RIBBON RING THAT'S INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN, WHICH GIVES POWER TO AIR BAG/ CRUISE CONTROL, AND HORN HAS CRACKED AS A RESULT OF RIBBON BEING TOO SHORT AND FOLDED OVER, VEHICLE HAD NO HORN/NO CRUISE CONTROL OR AIR BAG.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
Aug 16, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS ON RECALL CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. ALSO, HAD BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM. *AK
Nov 19, 2003
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED PRIOR TO RECALL 98E-010.000. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE LEAKS/LOCKS UP PRIOR TO RECALL 97V-204.000.
Jul 09, 1998
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER AND LOST CONTROL.. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNFASTENED AT THAT POINT. VEHICLE THEN ROLLED OVER FOUR TIMES. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS EJECTED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN COLLAR BONE AND THREE BROKEN RIBS. ALSO PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED INTERNAL HEAD AND BACK INJURIES. *AK
Oct 14, 2003
FRONT SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SEATBELT NOT TO RETRACT, WHICH WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. ALSO, AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. FORD/DEALER HAVE REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR OF EITHER MECHANISM. *AK *ML
Feb 25, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IDLED, AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A CRASH. BRAKES DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE, BUT CAUSED VEHICLE TO SKID. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jun 21, 2000
WHEN APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE BECOMES VERY HARD TO CONTROL. ALSO THE FRONT END VIBRATES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER DETERMINED THE PROBLEM AS BAD FRONT ROTORS. CONSUMER ALSO HAVING A PROBLEM WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE UNWANTED AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. *AK
Sep 22, 1997
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
HOLE IN AIR CONDITIONER HOSE, MAYBE RUBBING ON RACK AND PINION STEERING OR FROM ACCIDENT IN THE ICE STROM OF 1995 IN DELWARE. HEATER COIL REPLACED 4 TIME AND THE 4TH TIME MAYBE ELECTROLYSIS PROBLEM.
May 24, 2000
CONSUMER HAS PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CONSUMER'S WINDOWS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *AK
Mar 02, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
POWER WINDOWS DO NOT GO DOWN PROPERLY. I HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THEM DOWN IN ORDER TO OPEN THEM. THIS STARTED JUST AFTER THE CAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. IN NOVEMBER OF 1998, I WAS UNABLE TO START MY CAR. I LIFTED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED A SMALL FLAME ON AN ELECTRICAL WIRE. I HAD ALREADY BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE KEY NOT FITTING PROPERLY IN THE IGNITION, THE BELL SOUNDING EVEN IF THE KEY WERE NOT INSERTED IN THE IGNITION AND THE DIGITAL READ-OUT OF THE RADIO WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND HAD TO HAVE A NEW STARTER INSTALLED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL FOR THE ELECTRICAL/IGNITION SYSTEM CURRENTLY BEING PERFORMED? *AK
Mar 29, 1999
ELECTRIC WINDOW SWITCH ON LEFT SIDE, AND WIRE HARNESS PLUG BURNED OUT AND MELTED EACH ITEM.
Sep 11, 1998
WHEELS
2 complaints
LEFT FRONT WHEEL STUDS FAILED RESULTING IN TIRE FALLING OFF OF VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Dec 28, 1998
WHEEL FAILURE.
Sep 29, 1998
SEATS
2 complaints
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED.
Jul 29, 1996
DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKED AND COLLASPED. TT
Nov 28, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TOGGLE SWITCH ON SUNROOF HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND NOW IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. DOES NOT STOP ON ITS OWN FOR OPEN AND CLOSE. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT CONTINUES TO BREAK.
Aug 22, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
THE FRONT END NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED BECAUSE NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT AND INNER TIE ROD WERE WORN. *JB
Oct 08, 2004
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THEY SAY "WHERE THERE'S SMOKE THERE'S FIRE" SO THAT'S WHY I CHECKED THE FIRE BUTTON ON THE FORM. JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE ACCELERATOR THE CARPET STARTED SMOKING. WE STILL DON'T KNOW THE CAUSE. BUT, EVERYTIME WE RUN THE CAR AN AWFUL SMELL RESULTS. WE NO LONGER DRIVE LONG DISTANCES. IT'S OUR ONLY CAR BUT I WE'LL HAVE TO TAKE IT TO THE GARAGE SOON. WITH HOLIDAY BILLS THIS COULDN'T HAVE COME AT A WORSE TIME.
Dec 31, 2002
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
OUR DAUGHTER WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE SHE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. THE CAR THAT HIT HER WAS GOING 50MPH.OUR VAN WAS PUSHED INTO A LINCOLN IN FRONT OF HER. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS BROKEN . WE BOUGHT THE VAN BRAND NEW AND HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT FORD CARS BECAUSE OF THEIR ADVERTISED SAFETY FEATURES. MY DAUGHTER HAS SUFFERED CONTINUED PAIN. BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. NLM
Sep 14, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSE UNKNOWN, COULD HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING SHORT. *AK *YH
Sep 06, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TWO RADIATOR REPLACEMENTS WITHIN 11,000 MILES DUE TO LEAKAGES AROUND SEAL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK ALSO THE REAR DOOR LOCK WAS INOPERATIVE, THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED.*JB
Jun 26, 2002
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING MECHANISM FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THE PAST 14 MONTHS. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTROLS THE AIR BAG AS WELL AS THE CRUISE CONTROL AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FACT THE CLOCK SPRING CONTROLS THE AIR BAG IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY EITHER A BETTER CLOCK SPRING OR FREE REPLACEMENT BY THE MAUFACTURER. IT HAS COST ME OVER $200 TO HAVE THIS REPLACED THIS LAST TIME, OVER $400 THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE I ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACED AS WELL.*AK
Nov 04, 2001
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN THE TSB 96-10-13, WHICH INDICATES THE LEFT REAR TIRE RUBBING ON THE WHEELHOUSE INNER PANEL IN JOUNCE POSITION AND HEAVY LOADS DUE TO MISLOCATED BODY BRACKET, THE VEHICLES TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN THE RESULT OF THE BRACKET DEFECT. *MJS
Dec 04, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ADD: RIGHT REAR BRAKE DRUM CONTACTING BACK PLATE ON INNER LIP. BRAKE SHOE PAD CONTACTING INNER BRAKEDRUM RADIUS 10/95
Sep 22, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SLC
Sep 14, 2000
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WIIL BE FAXING OVER THE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS 93 FORD AEROSTAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD STARTING PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE A/C FAILED. RELAY STARTER MOTOR FAILED. THE HEATER CORE FAILED. POWER STEERING WAS INOPERATIVE. TIE RODS ON BOTH TIRES FAILED. WATER PUMP FAILED. *YH
May 09, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
UPON TRYING TO START VEHICLE, IT WOULDN'T START DUE TO THE MOTOR WITHIN THE STARTER GOING OUT, AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS IDLING HIGH. *AK
Sep 30, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TRAVELING 45MPH DOWN THE MOUNTAIN WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT FAILED TO SIGNAL. HAD APPLIED THE BRAKES & VEHICLE STARTED TO HYDROPLANE & REARENDED THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED. *AK *ML
Jul 26, 1999
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THERE WERE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. CONSUMER COULDN'T GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, AND THE BRAKE FUSE BLEW OUT. DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jul 15, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL/HORN QUIT WORKING/AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES, AND SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN AT IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Jun 08, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE AND BAR BROKE OFF DUE TO LUGS:NUTS AND BOLTS LOOSENING, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL AND BRAKE FAILURE. THIS MAY HAVE RESULTED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Apr 07, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 31, 1999
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE WHEN THE CONSUMER IS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR GET INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 29, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP, AND THEN TRYING TO PULL OFF, VEHICLE WILL DIE OUT WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER IS LOSING ALOT OF GAS. ALSO, WHEN ON CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE BY ITSELF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 22, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
ROTORS HAVE WARPED 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. EACH TIME, BRAKING EFFICIENCY IS LESSENED CREATING A SAFETY CONCERN. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX ROTORS UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Mar 06, 1999
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
CHILD INTEGRATED SEAT HAS A 5 POINT SYSTEM HARNESS. IT DOES NOT TAKE ANY PRESSURE FOR A CHILD TO UNBUCKLE. THE CHILD CAN PUSH THE BUCKLE AND IT WILL UNLATCH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Jan 29, 1999
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HIGH BEAM SWITCH/HORN BUTTON, AND TRANSFER CASE FAILED.
Sep 06, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED. IN ADDITION,THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HOSE IS ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STEERING GEAR BOOT CLAMP. A RUBBER SUCTION CAME INTO CONTACT WITH CLAMP WHICH WORE A HOLE IN THE HOSE, CAUSING FULL FREAN TO BE EXHAUSTED INTO THE AIR.
Aug 17, 1998
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
FRONT CV JOINT BROKE. ALSO REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS. *AK
Oct 15, 1997
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE THREE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF. *AK
Oct 29, 1996
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
FAILURE ON THE SWAY BAR, THE SWAY BAR IS WEARING, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE.*AK SWAY BAR AND STABILIZER BAR LINKS BOTH EXPERIENCED WEAR AND WERE REPLACED. FRONT BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO VIBRATION, DEALER HAS REPLACED CALIPERS TWICE, BRAKE PADS TWICE, MACHINED ROTORS, REPLACED ROTORS, AND REPACKED HEEL BEARINGS, ALL OF THESE REPAIRS OCCURRED BETWEEN 17542 AND 32572 MILES. *SLC
Sep 13, 1996
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
THE INTERNAL SHIFT TUBE IN STEERING COLUMN SNAPPED AND NOW YOU CANNOT PUT THE VAN IN GEAR. THE ROTORS WARPED AND CAUSED ERRATIC BRAKING CONDITIONS.*AK
Sep 11, 1996
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
PARKING BRAKE KEEPS ENGAGING AND WILL NOT DISENGAGE. TT
May 30, 1995
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