1994 FORD Aerostar Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
52 complaints
VAN HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS OR SO, AROUND THE LOCAL CITY COMMUNITIES. VAN HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, WHEN NEIGHBORS NOTIFIED ME OF FIRE. INTENSE FIRE WAS COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE/WINDSHIELD/IGNITION/FRONT SEAT AREA, EVENTUALLY CONSUMING ENTIRE INTERIOR OF VAN. NORFOLK FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES, OR SO, STATION ONLY ABOUT 150 YARDS FROM MY RESIDENCE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OR SO, BUT THE VAN WAS COMPLETELY CONSUMED BY FIRE AND TOTALLY DESTROYED BY THEN. VAN WAS JUNKED/SALVAGED. PAID ONLY $100.00 FOR SALVAGE/JUNK/TOWING, ETC. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN. VAN ONLY HAD 93000 MILES. HAD PURCHASED NEW FROM FREEDOMS FORD IN NORFOLK, VA. INFORMED BY ASSOCIATE THAT I SHOULD REPORT THIS "FIRE HAZARD/PROBLEM," BECAUSE OTHER 1994 FORD AEROSTAR VANS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR "FIRE PROBLEMS/INCIDENTS/REPORTS," AND THE LIKE. PLEASE INFORM ME OF WHAT ACTIONS I NEED TO TAKE TO RECOUP SOME MONETARY VALUE FOR THIS "FIRE INCIDENT," ETC. MY VEHICLE PAPERWORK WAS BURNED/DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. HOWEVER, THE NORFOLK FIRE DEPARTMENT DID MAKE AN "OFFICIAL FIRE REPORT/RECORD" OF THE INCIDENT, ETC. ALSO, MINOR DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE ALUMINUM SIDING OF MY HOUSE FROM THE VEHICLE FIRE. *TR
Aug 12, 2013
HAD THE CLOCK RING REPAIRED (YEAR 2000)DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ,THERE IS NO HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESNT WORK. THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Jun 13, 2012
CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, UNTOUCHED, FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS. FIRE ERUPTED ABOUT 7:00 AM. FLAMES WERE COMING THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD. SEEMED TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. CAR IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL (NO ELECTRIC ALTERATIONS). CAR HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS SO ANY RECALL WORK SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE. *TR
Feb 06, 2008
THE WIRING HARNESS IN MY STEERING COLUME IS DEFECTIVE. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME IN 6 YRS THAT THIS HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE HARNESS CONTROLLS THE AIRBAGE, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROLL. ALSO THE IGITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING
Feb 24, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH WHILE DRIVING. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NLM
Sep 30, 2002
+ 47 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
39 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CAN BE PUSHED DOWN WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Jul 08, 2003
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - TRANSMISSION FALLS OUT OF GEAR. *JB
May 05, 2003
THE TRANFER CASE HEATED UP AND SEPARATED FROM THE TRANSMISSION IN THE PROCESS THE TRANSMSSION WAS CRACKED AND REPLACED, THREE TIMES BY THE MANUFACTURER.*JB THE TRANSFER CASE WAS RECALLED (97V-204) BY THE MANUFACTURER AFTER THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED THREE TIMES. *YH
May 23, 2002
REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT AXLES WERE DEFFECTIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Nov 30, 2001
AFTER CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, WHILE GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, IT STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD, CONSUMER WAS CAUGHT BY DOOR, BRUISED BADLY. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY A TREE. SINCE IT ROLLED VERY SLOWLY THERE WAS NO DAMAGE. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET. *AK *SLC
Nov 26, 2001
+ 34 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
31 complaints
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INNER SECTION BETWEEN 25-30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES FROM THE SEAT BELT. MANUFACTURER WANTED TO SEND A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.*AK
Aug 10, 2004
THE VEHICLE HIT A TREE, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB THE CONSUMER SLID ON A PATCH OF ICE AND HIT A TREE IN CENTER OF THE BUMPER. *SCC *JB
Sep 12, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT A FRONT COLLISION OCCURRED AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON HER FACE. SINCE THEM SHE HAD A RESPIRATORY PROBLEM. *AK
Jun 25, 2003
DATE IS APPROXIMATE. 1994 FORD AEROSTAR REAR ENDED AT STOP LIGHT HARD ENOUGH TO BREAK 7X19 CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE, AND SEND VEHICLE INTO CAR IN FRONT OF IT WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK RADIATOR AND AC RADIATOR. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. APPROXIMATLY 3 MONTHS AFTER BACK FROM REPAIRS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING OCCASIONLY. THIS CONTINUED GETTING WORSE UNTIL IT BLINKED CONSTANTLY, ALSO THE HORN WAS INTERMITTENTALY OPERATIONAL. I CHECKED YOUR "SEARCH COMPLAINTS" SECTION AND SEE SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM EVEN WITHOUT THE ACCIDENT. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND IT WAS THE CLOCK SPRING AS SEVERAL PEOPLE STATE IN THE COMPLAINTS SECTION. IN FACT THIS MUST BE COMMON DUE TO WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT DID THE ORIGINAL REPAIRS THEY DIDN'T EVEN LISTEN TO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEM AND SAID "IT SOUNDS LIKE THE CLOCK SPRING AND TAKES ABOUT 2 HOURS TO REPAIR." THEN QUOTED A PRICE, ONLY MISSING THE PRICE QUOTE BY THE AMOUNT OF TAX ADDED TO THE BILL! PLEASE RESEARCH THIS, IF NOTHING ELSE LOOK AT YOUR OWN SYSTEM UNDER AIRBAGS, HORN, AND SPEED CONTROLS! DOESN'T TAKE A BEAN COUNTER TO SEE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS "SAFETY" SYSTEM!!!!!!!*JB
Feb 25, 2003
CONSUMER STATES CLOCKSPRING IN STEERING COLUMN IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL. *TT
Feb 15, 2002
+ 26 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
23 complaints
THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES, ROTORS, AND DRUMS ALL NEED REPLACED. *SLC
Jan 09, 2001
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE WAS A GRINDINDG NOISE. MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS METAL TO METAL GRINDING SOUND ON THE ROTORS. THAT WAS WHY SHE WAS HEARING THE GRINDING NOISES. *AK
Jun 16, 2000
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. *YC
Jul 20, 1999
ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE, AND WIRING MELTED AND COULD NOT REGISTER WHEN BRAKES WERE WORN OUT. DEALER CONTACTED, AND PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED. VEHICLE DID NOT COMPLY TO RECALL 98E010000. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 24, 1999
BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Dec 31, 1998
+ 18 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
14 complaints
VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITHOUT SAFETY INSPECTION BEING PERFORMED. UNBURNT FUEL FUMES ARE GOING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSING DIZZINESS, NASEA, AND DISORIENTATION & HEADACHES. MECHANIC TELLS ME CAR IS MOVING BOMB AS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION WITHIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. POSSIBLE FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE OR FUEL INJECTOR GASKET FAILURE. I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO OPERATE VEHICLE!*AK
Jul 29, 2002
IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH "FUEL CUT OFF VALVE" IT DID NOT OPERATE AT TIME OF CRASH. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. AIRBAG INFLATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT. DRIVER RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURN ON FOREARM FROM AIRBAG. BURN SIZE OF DOLLAR BILL. *AK
Jul 13, 1999
GASOLINE FUMES PERVADE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. REPEATED "REPAIRS" AT DEALER HAVE NOT FIXED PROBLEM. *AK
May 22, 1999
SMELL OF GAS FUME FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY BECAME WORSE AND INTOLERABLE. DEALER CORRECTED PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP GASKET.
Mar 31, 1999
PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT FILLS WITH GASOLINE FUMES, ESPECIALLY IF EVEN A SMALL OVERFLOW OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Apr 10, 1998
+ 9 more complaints for this component
STEERING
13 complaints
THE SEAMS IN THE STEERING WHEEL OOZE BLACK GOO AND FORM DIME SIZED POOLS AROUND THE INSIDE CENTER WHERE THE AIRBAG IS PACKED ...THE DEALER SAID JUST BUY A COVER BUT IT CONTINUES TO LEAK AS A NEW STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE VERY COSTLY DUE TO AIRBAG, I WORRY IF AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH. *JB
Sep 17, 2006
CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. SUDDENLY THEY WERE UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE OR CHANGE GEARS. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A PART BRAKING IN THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Dec 31, 2002
THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END WAS REPLACED, THE IDLER ARM WAS REPLACED. *SLC
Jan 09, 2001
NO SUMMARY
Jun 21, 1999
PINION GEAR FAILURE.
Feb 05, 1997
+ 8 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
13 complaints
SPARE TIRE FELL-OFF, WITH OUT ANY WARNING, FROM ITS MOUNTING UNDERNEATH THE VAN. WE WERE LUCKY THAT THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT AND THE VAN WE JUST PARKED. THERE WAS A RATTLE DURING DRIVING, BUT STOPPED WHEN GOING SLOW OR STOPPED. *LA
Oct 23, 2003
WHILE THE LIFT GATE WAS IN THE UP POSITION, ONE STUD SNAPPED OFF AT THE FRAME, DROPPING THE LIFT GATE ON THE BACK OF CONSUMER'S HEAD AND SHOULDERS. *TT
Feb 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING NEUMATIC ARM BROKE OFF OF TAIL BACK DOOR. PIECE BROKE OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK *SLC
Apr 02, 2001
BOLTS HOLDING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BROKE RIGHT OFF ON BACK LIFT DOOR. WHEN IT BROKE, IT FELL RIGHT ON CONSUMER'S HEAD. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE WILLING TO FIX PROBLEM AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.*AK
Mar 29, 2001
LEFT LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILED, RIGHT ONE FAILED 2 MONTHS LATER. *AK THE FIRST FAILURE INJURED THE CONSUMER. *YH
Feb 20, 2001
+ 8 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13 complaints
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH LOSS OF COOLANT AND OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED OF A HEAD GASKET FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S EXTENDED WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
May 23, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND THEN CEASED TO FUNCTION ALTOGETHER, VEHICLE WAS TOWED INTO DEARLERSHIP AND CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED AND THAT THE ANTI-FREEZE WAS GETTING INTO THE ENGINE, CONSUMER PURCHASED A REBUILT ENGINE. *JB
Apr 25, 2001
EGO SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *SLC
Jan 09, 2001
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ENGINE FAILURES, CYLINDER HEADS, RADIATOR, WATER PUMP, AND THERMOSTAT WERE ALL REPLACED, VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING AND MISSING. *SLC
Jan 09, 2001
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE FAILURE AS A RESULT OF A DEFECT OR LEAK IN THE TIMING CASE GASKET OF THIS VEHICLE. WE FEEL THIS LEAK DIRECTLY RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE WHICH WE NOW HAVE TO REPLACE AT GREAT EXPENSE. AFTER CONTACTING FORD, THE MANUFACTURER OF OUR MINIVAN, WE FIND THAT WE HAVE NO RECOURSE IN THIS MATTER OTHER THAN TO CONTACT YOU AND MAKE IT PART OF YOUR RECORDS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OUR VEHICLE. WE WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM YOU AS TO WHETHER OR NOT ANY OTHER REPORTS SIMILAR TO OURS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH REGARD TO THE L994 FORD AEROSTAR 2WD, 3.0L VEHICLE. THANK YOU. *AK
Apr 06, 2000
+ 8 more complaints for this component
TIRES
11 complaints
1994 FORD AEROSTAR TIRE BLEW (FIRESTONE DAYTON QUADRA SE). *TS THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. *NM
Nov 23, 2005
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *JB
Mar 25, 2003
WHILE HAVING TIRES BALANCED AND ROTATED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION, THE TIRE DEALER EXCHANGED THE SET OF GENERAL/CONTINTAL TIRES (P215/70 R14 AMER1 GYS) WITH ANOTHER SET, HOWEVER ON JUNE 26, 2001 WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO TIRE DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS VOID ON THE TIRE BECAUSE THE TIRE HAD BEEN REPAIRED IN THE PAST DUE TO A NAIL PUNCYTURE, AFTER THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THE TIRE DEATLER SETTLED WITH THE CONSUMER.*JB
Sep 06, 2001
WHILE HAVING TIRES BALANCED AND ROTATED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION, THE TIRE DEALER EXCHANGED THE SET OF GENERAL/CONTINTAL TIRES (P215/70 R14 AMER1 GYS) WITH ANOTHER SET, HOWEVER ON JUNE 26, 2001 WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO TIRE DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS VOID ON THE TIRE BECAUSE THE TIRE HAD BEEN REPAIRED IN THE PAST DUE TO A NAIL PUNCYTURE, AFTER THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THE TIRE DEATLER SETTLED WITH THE CONSUMER.*JB
Sep 06, 2001
REMINGTON TIRES (NO SIZE GIVEN) WERE REPLACED. *SLC
Jan 09, 2001
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
10 complaints
DRIVER'S SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
May 29, 2003
SHOULDN'T SEAT BELTS LAST FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE? *AK
Jan 30, 2001
ALL OF THE REAR SHOULDER AND LAP SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY STOP, WHICH WOULD NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. MECHANIC SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WEIGHT. *AK *SLC
Oct 10, 2000
REAR PASSENGER MIDDLE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT/RELEASE TO BE USED. BELT HAD BECOME JAMMED IN RETRACTOR. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC WILL TRY TO REPAIR PROBLEM. *AK
Aug 22, 2000
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOESN'T LOCK. CONSUMER ISN'T ABLE TO BE RESTRAINED WHICH MAKES IT INCONVENIENT. DEALER SAID CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE. DIDN'T HAVE A REASON WHY IT HAPPENED. *AK
Jul 31, 2000
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
9 complaints
FAILURE OF RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING CAUSING EXPLOSIVE TIRE DEFLATION. FAILURE OCCURRED AT THE END OF THE SPRING COATING- CORROSION PRESENT, BUT HIDDEN BY FACTORY COATING OF SPRING. *JB
May 15, 2003
WELD CAME APART ON RIGHT SWAY BAR ASSEMBLY, CAUSING IT TO TEAR THROUGH ANY PARTS SURROUNDING IT. *AK
Sep 08, 1999
DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD AND ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES RESULTING IN THREE DEATHS, POSSIBLE SUSPENSION STABILITY FAILURE.
Dec 10, 1997
PURCHASED TRUCK USED AT 35MPH THE TRUCK VIBRATED, TOOK TO DEALER, COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM .*AK
Nov 19, 1996
SHARP LEFT TURN ON A GRAVEL ROAD FELT VERY BAD VIBRATION.
Jul 31, 1996
+ 4 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
8 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO FUNCTION UNLESS LIGHTS ARE ON HIGH BEAM OR WASHER SEQUENCE IS STARTED. *JB
Nov 13, 2004
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN THE SIDE WINDOW BEHIND THE DRIVER SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. A STRANGE SOUND WAS MADE JUST BEFORE THE GLASS SHATTERED. *AK
Jun 17, 1999
MIRROR DOES NOT MOVE PROPERLY.
Apr 16, 1999
HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING ANTI FREEZE VAPORS TO ENTER VEHICLE.
Jul 01, 1997
THE HEATER CORE FAILED, AND LEAKED ANTIFREEZE VAPORS INTO THE VEHICLE COMPARTMENT. MR THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. SCC
May 12, 1997
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SEATS
7 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Jan 29, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED TO A RECLINING POSITION WHICH NEARLY CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL . *AK
Jan 22, 1998
THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT FOLDED AND SANDWICHED A CHILD IN IT. THE SEAT LOCKED UP AND HAD TO BE RIPPED OFF TO GET THE CHILD OUT. *AK
Jun 05, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH, DRIVER'S SEATBACK REST FRAME BROKE IN HALF, THEN COLLAPSED IN RECLINING POSITION. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 02, 1997
SEAT BACKS BROKE IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE/INJURIES. *DH
Jun 17, 1996
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
WHILE MAKING A STOP BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN CONSUMER TAKE FOOT OF THE PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD TAKE OFF, FAST IDLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
Feb 01, 2000
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *ET
Nov 01, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT WORKING. *YC
Jul 20, 1999
ACCELERATOR STUCK, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERAION.
Mar 26, 1998
ACCELERATOR STICKS. *SD
Oct 01, 1995
EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
WHEN PRESSING CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN, ONCE IT GETS HOT, IT POPPED OUT ONTO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER FELT THAT IF THIS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC DRIVER WOULD HAVE TO TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD TO FIND LIGHTER IN ODER TO PREVENT A VEHICLE FIRE. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
May 20, 2002
THE DESIGN OF THE JACK KIT WAS INSUFFICIENT IN THAT THE LUG WRENCH DID NO OFFER ENOUGH TORQUE TO LIFT VEHICLE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE TIRE.
Dec 18, 1998
AIR CONDITIONING ROUTE COLD AIR TOWARD THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE EXTERIOR OF THE WINDSHIELD TO FOG COMPLETE AND OBSTRUCT VISIBILITY.
Aug 06, 1997
REAR LIFT GATE COLLAPSED HITTING OWNER DUE TO A BRACKET BREAKING. YORK FORD MANAGER KNEW WHAT MODEL BRACKET BROKE FROM BEFORE SEEING VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Jan 31, 1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SHORT WITHIN THE SWITCH. ALSO, PROBLEM WAS INTERMITENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jan 31, 2000
DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT HEAT LOAD CAUSED SHORTING AT THE MULTIFUNCTION RELAY ASSEMBLEY LIGHTS SHORTED OUT AND CAR FILLED WITH DENSE SMOKE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AT NIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTS. EMEGENCY REPAIRS HAD TO BE MADE BEFORE CAR COULD BE MOVED TO SAVE LOCATION. TEMPORAY REPAIRS WERE THAN MADE TO ELIMINATE THE SHORT WERE THE WIRES ENTER THE MULTIFUNCTION RELAY (REQUIRED DISSASEMBLY OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD). CHARRING OF THE WIRING ASSEMBLY RESULTED IN INADERQUATE INSULATION BETWEEN CIRCUITS CAUSING INSTRUMENT, WIPER AND HEAD LIGHT FAILURE. WORK DONE INVOLVING SAFETY RECALL99S02 HAS REACTIVATED THE SHORT LEAVING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT BABBIT FORD PO BOX BB FLAGSTAFF 86002 (520) 774-5063 PENDING RESOLUTION OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE.
May 13, 1999
TAIL LIGHT FAILED.
Apr 16, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT INDICATIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Sep 28, 1998
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED ON AND OFF. THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN WILL NOT WORK. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK AS LONG AS THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WAS ON. ALSO, THE DEALER TOLD HIM HE HAD A BROKEN WIRE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE HAS NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET. THE AIR BAG PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. THEREFORE, E THE MANUFACTURER WILL OFFER NO FREE REMEDY. *AK
Oct 21, 2005
AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ILLUMINATE ERRATICALLY, THEN GO OFF WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED. ALSO, HAS EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
Nov 27, 2001
HORN ASSEMBLY/AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT, AND CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT AT SAME TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
May 17, 2000
WHEELS
3 complaints
LEFT REAR ALLOY WHEEL WAS CRACKED WITHIN ONE OF THE SPOKES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT IT WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY AND NOTHING WILL DE DONE. *AK THE DEALER INSPECTED THE WHEEL AND CONCLUDED THAT THE WHEEL WAS DEFECTIVE. *YH
Feb 20, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Mar 24, 1999
ON THE DATE LISTED MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL/TIRE FELL OFF. THIS IS MY WIFE'S WORK CAR AND SHE THOUGHT SHE COULD HEAR SOMETHING DIFFERENT. SO I DROVE IT TO WORK THE NEXT DAY. I THOUGHT I COULD FEEL SOME ROUGHNESS SIGHTLY THROUGH MY PEDAL BUT IT WOULD COME AND GO. I THOUGHT IT COULD BE A U-JOINT PROBLEM. ANYWAY AS I WAS TURNING A SHARP TURN IN THE TOWN OF OF MEROM, IN THE WHEEL FELL OFF WITH THE BRAKE LINE STILL CONNECTED. THE SPINDLE HAD SNAPPED INTO BECAUSE THE BEARING LOCKED UP DUE TO INADEQUATE PACKING GREASE. THIS VAN IS MY FAMILY CAR AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTEROUS ACCIDENT IF THE WHEEL HAD COME OFF ON THE OPEN HIGHWAY. I DO HAVE THE WHEEL BEARING IN MY POSSESSION. THE OUTER COLLAR IS MISSING BUT THE INDIVIDUAL BEARING ROLLARS ARE WELDED TO THE INNER COLLAR AS IS THE PIECE OF SPINDLE SHAFT THAT SHEARED OFF. I JUST THOUGHT THIS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO SOMEBODIES ATTENTION.
Mar 08, 1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
DUE TO THE REFLECTION OF THE SUN ON THE DASH BOARD, ONE IS UNABLE TO READ THE SPEEDOMETER CLEARLY.
Mar 27, 1997
OIL LIGHT LUMINATES. *SD
Oct 01, 1995
ENGINE LIGHT LUMINATES. *SD
Oct 01, 1995
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
AIRBAG (CODE 13 AND 51) LIGHTS FLASHING
Oct 25, 2017
EMPLOYEE FATALLY INJURED IN CRASH 06/05/00. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AIR BAG SENSOR APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN MARCH 2000, AFTER COMING ON AND BLINKING. COLLISION WAS WITH A FIXED OBJECT AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, ON LEFT FRONT CORNER OF VEHICLE. HAVE THERE BEEN SIMILAR FAILURES REPORTED?*AK FROM THE ACCIDENT REPORT IT APPEARED THAT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD, ROTATED COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND LANDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEXT TO A UTILITY POLE IN HEAVY BRUSH. THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AT THE POINT OF IMPACT WITH THE CULVERT. UPON INVESTIGATION AT THE SCENE A TROOPER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS UNBUCKLED AND THAT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. IT WAS DEEMED THAT THE DRIVER WAS NOT SPEEDING BUT WAS MOST LIKELY DRIVING TOO FAST FOR THE ROAD CONDITIONS. *NLM
Jun 14, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
WE WERE BEGINNING TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER. THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER WAS CHANGED. WE ARE STILL GETTING INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER, BUT WHAT MY CONCERN IS THAT I SAW A RECALL ON NHTSA: 99V028000. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS RECALL WHEN I VIEWED AN EPISODE OF COPS WHERE AN AEROSTAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I CALLED FORD IN TEMECULA CALIF AND NOW THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF ANY RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR OF AEROSTAR 1994 I DO HAVE KIDS AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT SAFETY MATTERS REMAIN ON THIS VAN. *TR
Jul 08, 2009
ELCTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS MADE ALL THE DASH LIGHTS SHUT OFF, THEN BACK ON. BUT, MOST OF THE TIME THEY STAYED OFF. DEALER SAID ONLY ONE INJECTOR WAS BAD. BUT, WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED ALL OF THEM. *AK
Oct 15, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATED 1994, FORD VAN CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE FREEWAY ON 8-8-05. SHE WAS NOT HAVING PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE SEEMED TO BE ELECTRICAL AND ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK *JB UPDATED 2/7/2006 - THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97V204000 ON NOV 13, 1997 FOR THE TRANSFER CASE/DRIVESHAFT BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. THIS FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM NHTSA ON TWO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. ONE WAS 99V028000 FOR THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD AND THE OTHER ONE WAS 99V029000 FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. *NM
Feb 01, 2006
EA98016; WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND A FIRE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. CURRENTLY AT DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Aug 06, 1998
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
AIRBAGS DEACTIVATED. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD NO HORN. AIRBAG LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND OFF.CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED CLOCK SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
Sep 17, 2001
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES 32 AND HORN QUIT WORKING
Aug 28, 2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
SLIDING DOOR WOULD JAM AFTER BEING CLOSED. CANNOT USE KEY TO OPEN. SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, EITHER UP A HILL OR HITTING A BUMP, SLIDING DOOR WOULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC GAVE AN ESTIMATE OF COST OF NEW DOOR REPLACEMENT.*AK *JB
May 08, 2001
BACK LATCH WITHIN SLIDING DOOR IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BECOME STUCK ,WILL NOT OPEN.THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES. *AK
Nov 09, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM, ALSO AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jul 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Apr 28, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ALL ELECTRONICS ON STEERING COLUMN DON'T WORK. AIR BAG SYSTEM FLASHES 3-2. NO AIRBAG (PRESUMABLY), CRUISE CONTROL OR HORN FUNCTION. *TR
Jul 05, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, HAD TO REPLACED WITH READING SPRING WORKS, THEY HAD TO SEND THE SPECKS TO CHICAGO. MY FORD AERO STAR 4 WHEEL DRIVE & 4.0 V6 IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM AFTER MARKET. THE ONLY OPTION IS TO BUY NEW OR USED FORD SPRINGS WHICH ARE MADE IN CHINA. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER ADMITS REPLACING COIL & LEAF SPRINGS ON SEVERAL MODELS. MIDAS WAS SO BUSY REPLACING FORD SPRINGS, THEY COULD NOT SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO INSTALL SPRINGS EVEN IF I HAD THE SPRINGS. *TR
Feb 12, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THREE DAYS AFTER I HAVE THE VANS WIREING DONE BECAUSE OF A RECALL, MY HORN STOPPED WORKING AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED STAYING ON. I CALLED JIM WILSON FORD WHO DID THE REPAIRS I WAS TOLD BY THE HEAD MAN AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS NOT THERE FALT AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. EVERYTHING WORKED FINE UNTIL THEY DID THE RECALL WORK.*AK
Mar 10, 2004
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE ACCESSORIES IN MY DASH AND STEERING COLUMN ARE SHORTING OUT, AND I SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE WHEN MY VAN WAS MADE. I DON'T CARE WHY I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND BACK AND NOT HAVE MY VAN CATCH ON FIRE. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH THAT ALREADY WITH A DIFFERENT VEHICLE. ALSO, THE FUEL PUMP IS ACTING UP ANDI WAS TOLD IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IT IS SHORTING OUT!. AGAIN NOT THE RIGHT MONTH BUT I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS SO THE WAY I SEE IT IS THAT FORD MESSED UP AND SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM, PERIOD. I PLAN TO CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS AND TO RIGHT TO MY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY SHOULD NOT BE DETERMINED AS TO HOW LOUDLY PEOPLE COMPLAIN, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLES THAT ARE COVERED WERE THE GREATEST RISK TO THE COMPANY. *LA
Nov 12, 2003
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF, CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT ENGINE BATTERY FOR THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED, PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Nov 27, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MY CLIENTS, THE FREDERICK FAMILY (FATHER, MOTHER AND 3-YR-OLD DAUGHTER) SUSTAINED THIRD DEGREE BURNS WHEN THEIR 1994 FORD AEROSTAR VAN SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE TRAVELLING ON I-40 NEAR NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA. FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF THE TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DISPLACEMENT, THEREBY FAILING THE DRIVE SHAFT WHICH STRUCK THE PAVEMENT, THEN RICHOCHETED INTO THE FUEL TANK AND PIERCED THE TANK, ALLOWING RAW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IGNITE, PROBABLY FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR SPARKS FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT STRIKING THE PAVEMENT. THIS CASE IS IN LITIGATION IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, BEING CASE NO. CV-S-00-0444-KTD-RLH. PETER CHASE NEUMANN, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS, 136 RIDGE STREET, RENO, NV 89501. 775-786-3750.
Apr 22, 2001
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
HEATER HOSE WAS REPLACED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT WORK. *SLC
Jan 09, 2001
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT LET THE CONSUMER IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *SLC
Jan 09, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES, THER IS A PATTERN, IT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
Nov 21, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSFER CASE PROBLEMS BEGAN WHEN FLUID WAS LEAKING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE GASKETS. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, AND WAS REBUILT BY DIFFERENT MECHANIC. FLUID CONTINUED TO LEAK, GASKETS WERE REPLACED A SECOND TIME. FLUID SPEWED DURING DRIVING, WHICH MECHANIC SAID WAS DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER BLOWING HOT AIR ON TRANSMISSION FLUID, CAUSING ITS RELEASE. REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FLUID STILL CONTINUED TO SPEW, ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN 120 MILES, A QT. OF TRANSMISSION FLUID ADDED, AND BACK 120 MILES, WITH ANOTHER QT. ADDED. MECHANIC TAKES TRANSFER CASE APART, FINDING THE BEARINGS WORN TO A NON-ROUND SHAPE, AND THE SHAFT END WORN DOWN. CHECKED FOR RECALL, AND THERE IS ONE, 99V094000 BUT FORD SAYS OUR VAN DOESN'T FALL INTO THIS RECALL AND REFUSES TO HELP.
Jul 18, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
NO MATTER HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE TANK, GAS SENSOR MISREADS IT. IT COULD READ FULL OR ANYWHERE IN BETWEEN.*AK
Jun 01, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED ON 2 OCCASIONS WHERE EITHER THE HEADLIGHTS OR THE TAILLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK TOGETHER. -- WIPER SWITCH DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK SOMETIMES THE INTERMITTENT SETTING WORKS AND SOMETIMES NOT AND SOMETIMES THE HIGH LOW SETTINGS WILL NOT WORK. HAVE THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS? *AK
Jan 15, 2000
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINOUSLY ALTHOUGH THE AIR BAG DOES NOT DEPLOY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL ALSO FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Dec 21, 1999
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE, GEARS CAN BE CHAGED AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND THE VEHICLE MAKES LOUD BUZZING NOISE WHEN USING LEFT TURN SIGNAL. YH
Dec 15, 1999
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH THERE IS SOME POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.ALSO, BRAKES ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING A DEER WITHIN THE ROAD, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICEL TO FLIP OVER FOUR TIMES. *AK
Jul 30, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ABS LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO, THERE IS NO HORN FUNCTION. HORN/ABS WIRING IS CONNECTED. MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER WIRING CONNECTOR MIGHT BE WRONG. *AK
Jul 16, 1999
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
COMPLETE RADIATOR FAILURE, TOLD EPOXY BROKE LOOSE, REPLACED WITH NEW, SUSPECT OVERHEATING OF WIRING HARNESS CAUSED RELAY OR FUSABLE LINK FAILURE IN COLUMN/DASH INTERMITTENT LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL, THEN FULL LOSS, HORN LASS AT SAME TIME, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AT SAME TIME. *AK
Jun 22, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
OUR AUTOMATIC HEAD LIGHTS HAVE WORKED OFF AND ON .OFF MORE THAN ON.WE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS AND LOVED OUR MINIVAN UNTILL YESTERDAY IT STARTED MAKING A FUNNY NOISE ,AND WE FOUND OUT THAT THE CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN.WHEN A YOU OWN A NEWER MODEL VEHICLE YOU EXPECT ,AND IT BRAKES DOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME YOU EXPECT AN ALTERNATER/STARTER AND ,BATTERY,ETC,BUT NOT A BROKEN CRANKSHAFT. *AK
May 23, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 99V029000, IGNITION SWITCH, THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON . THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
May 10, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 99V029000, CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH SHORT. AFTER DEALER PERFORMED THE WORK. CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK. CONUSMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER FOR WORK PERFORMED THE SECOND TIME. *AK
May 05, 1999
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY.
Jan 29, 1999
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN A SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A TREE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Aug 21, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THE ENGINE GETS HOT AND THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS DON'T WORK. DEALER CAN'T TELL WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 14, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
VEHICLE'S ROTORS ARE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN'T BE TURNED. CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
Aug 06, 1997
STEERING,SEATS
1 complaint
WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE VAN WAS HIT, FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Jun 10, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
EXHUAST FUMES ARE LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE THE PASSENGERS TO BECOME SICK. TT THE ODOMETER MALFUNCTIONS. OIL LIGHTS AND ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO COME ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE BURNS 1-2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY WEEK. BRAKES STICK AND THERE WAS BRICKS RUBBING KIND OF SOUND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS. THE HORN FAILED. THE WEATHER STRIPPING AROUND THE SLIDE DOOR KEEP COMING OFF. *YH
Oct 17, 1995
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