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FORD FOCUS 2001 Have There Been Any Reported problems with rack/pinion, transmission and alternators on this vehicle since mileage has been so low yet so many problems
FORD TAURUS 1999 Alternator Has Quit 5 Times now. the lights dim then the abs light comes on then the lights go out then the speedometer
FORD FOCUS 2000 In April Of 2000 The first problem was encountered when the car lost electrical power and went on auxillary power- i was towed to the
FORD F150 1992 Wirng Harness And Voltage Regulator shorted out,causing my alternator to catch on fire ,and were all motorcraft parts. auto parts store
FORD F150 1992 Engine Dies At Speeds Of under 10miles per hour. have just replaced the alternator in the last 5 days and now i'm having all
FORD ESCORT 2001 No Description.*jb
FORD MOTOR HOME 1994 Vehicle Has No Generator. exposed cable shorted on propane line. *ak
FORD F150 1990 Vehicle Driven Approximately 10 Miles and parked at which time smoke was observed from engine compartment. when hood was opened, alternator and associated
FORD FOCUS 2000 If All Of These Things are failing after 2 years how di i know some major component that may cause harm to me or
FORD ESCAPE 2001 I Was Driving On The interstate at approximately 50 mph downhill during rush hour when i lost power. i was on a stretch
FORD CONTOUR 1996 This Car Is A Lemon - it is not safe. *ak
FORD CONTOUR 1998 Alternator Originally Replaced On 06/04/2001, part failed on 05/16/2002. *ak
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1991 Alternator Plug Shorted Out And caused a high potentional overload that caught the alternator on fire. the short did not trip any fuse in
FORD FOCUS 2000 Many Safety Recalls For This car. no safety defect stated. *ak
FORD ESCAPE 2002 Car Stalls While Driving. happened during deceleration on an interstate off-ramp.*ak
FORD EXPLORER 1997 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD F150 1992 Alternator Electrical Connector Plug Failed, resulting in high resistance heat and caught fire.*ak
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 Before Freedom Ford Replaced Our engine, we were having electrical problems which we reported and they could not find the problem to why the
FORD F350 1988 Alternator Caught Fire, Thankfully was in my driveway, because it took more than a fire extinguisher to put it out, had to
FORD AEROSTAR 1989 The Alternator Failed Short Circuit. massive amounts of current passed from the battery through the alternator, which burst into flames. the
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1984 Engine Stalls! Car Has a new alternater and battery because i kept running down the battery trying to start it. it has
FORD FOCUS 2000 Tires Wearing Out Fast, accelerated speed, and engine kill, uneven suspension, indicator gauges and lights haywire. i was told
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 I Think This Was The same part as a previous recall could i get the part # on that?? no safety defect mentioned. *ak
FORD AEROSTAR 1988 2 Fires At Alternator Last one totalled vehicle fire department called. *ak
FORD MUSTANG 1998 Alternator Failed At 50.000 & fried the battery also cost 275.00 with labor want reinbustment for the parts & labor this
FORD CONTOUR 1998 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD TAURUS 1997 A/c Compressor Seized Causing Drivebelt failure and loss of steering, alternator, and power brakes. *ak
FORD CONTOUR 1996 Problems With The Engine Light coming on and the servicing dept at the ford dealer and other auto servicing center could not figure out why
FORD FORD TRUCK AND VAN 1989 Bought Used, Replaced Engine, replaced starter,battery,alternator, & wiring on this vehicle 3 times in 2 years and still having the
FORD E150 1991 We Have Spent Money Trying to fix the same problemson our van over and over we have a handicap child that his life depends on
FORD F150 1989 For Over 20 Years I have been an niase & ase master auto and master medium & heavy duty truck mechanic. as i am
FORD F150 1992 This Is The Second Ford f-150 that we have in which the alternator has caught on fire in the last two weeks. the
FORD F 150 1994 Alternator Pigtail Plug Is Non heat resistant therefore spontaniously combusts. according to auto parts dealers and different mechanics who bear this out that
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD AEROSTAR 1991 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1994 The Following Items Have Prematurely failed causing replacement: rotors, oil pressure gauge and sending unit, thermostat & gasket, instrument panel, power
FORD TEMPO 1987 Alternator Rebuilt And Bought From advance auto parts. this was the second alternator with problems, the first was taken back and this one
FORD CONTOUR 1996 Alternator Does Not Charge Properly therefore having to be replaced often. *ak
FORD TAURUS 1999 When The Fan For The radiator turns on the all the lights dim for a few seconds when shuts off it goes back up i
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 Engine Overheated,dealer Replaced With rebuilt engine.now 2 months later engine cranks,but wont start.had it towed to dealer.it is our only
FORD MUSTANG 2000 This Is Wrong Of Ford not to correct this problem. no safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak
FORD CONTOUR 1998 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1987 All Of The Incidents That i have reported in this form are related! our car kept wanting to die at stoplights and we took it
FORD CONTOUR 1995 Driving Down Interstate, Airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could
FORD ASPIRE 1997 Distributor Shorted Out/ Multi Fuction switch malfuctioned/ alternator malfuction altenator broke off housing. *ak
FORD TEMPO 1987 I Am Financially Obligated To past due bills; however i am trying to keep up with the car problems, i didn't know
FORD ESCORT 1990 I Have Gone Through 14 alternators and 6 battries since i drove it off the showroom floor in the fall of 1990! rusty eck
FORD CONTOUR 1999 My Vehicle Has A Design flaw. the vehicles stalls after splashing through water. only 1-2 inches are necessary to cause a
FORD CONTOUR 1996 Right Rear Light Continued To go out. replace bulb few times. right wheel bearing had to be replaced. major fan belt replaced.
FORD TAURUS 1990 On November 20, 1998, i had work done on my car at sheehy ford costing $1100. the next day the car
FORD CONTOUR 1998 I Have Taken My Car to the ford dealer twice and they have been unable to fix my car. yet they find it
FORD CONTOUR 1999 I Wrote A Letter To ford (dated august 18) letting them know that i was not happy about having to pay over $700 for
FORD F250 1991 Front Tire Wearing Unevenly Evem with recent alinement-took to americas tire co. for rotation and was told tire had flat spots and rotation would
FORD F250 1991 Front Tire Wearing Unevenly Evem with recent alinement-took to americas tire co. for rotation and was told tire had flat spots and rotation would
FORD F250 1991 Front Tire Wearing Unevenly Evem with recent alinement-took to americas tire co. for rotation and was told tire had flat spots and rotation would
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1997 I Read An Article In the rocky mtn news on recalls on some ignitions on 29 ford models i just paid $325.41 to get
FORD EXPLORER 1995 Firestone 7515 Garners Ferry Rd, cola sc 29209 did following repairs:05/22/00 alternator, 05/01/00 both rear calipers & drums, 02/15/00 eet/eec sensors,
FORD CONTOUR 1995 The Problems That I Have encountered have happened more than 10 times within 2 months. i have had the vehicle in 3 well known
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1990 No Summary
FORD TAURUS 1994 Why Only That Left On brakes after only 38950 miles? this not normal
FORD MUSTANG 1989 Fuel Pump Safety Switch Would engage on its own & car wouldn't start unless you hit the switch. alternator has been replaced 3
FORD CONTOUR 1997 The Wires To The A\c and the alternator have recently burned up..completly melted..i am afraid that the car is going to
FORD FOCUS 2000 On Four Occasions Since Purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. dealer replaced the battery, the
FORD CONTOUR 1996 My Car Was In The shop 5 times in one month - all electrical problems. alternator, battery, starter, wiring harness,
FORD EXPEDITION 1998 No Summary
FORD CONTOUR 1996 There Are Too Many Problems with our car to write down. please contact us.
FORD TAURUS 1996 During Warm/hot Weather The Engine will die with no warning. it happens when i take my foot off the gas to brake or
FORD TEMPO 1991 In All Three Instances Of vehicle component failures, vehicle was traveling at highway speeds when vehicle stalled on raodway. in each instance,
FORD F350 1975 No Summary
FORD ASPIRE 1997 Have Had Recent Oil Leak and as of 08/24/00 white smoke blowing out of exhaust engine light continues on.. i have had
FORD TAURUS 1993 Its Hard To Believe That all this failed at once but it did. i just started my car to go somewhere and all this
FORD ASPIRE 1996 No Summary
FORD ASPIRE 1997 Have Had Problem Since The first day i bought this car, continue to have problems.. am now leaking oil and losing coolant
FORD TAURUS 2000 Oil Filter - First Change. contact with bare nut which is live wire to battery grounded out causing fire when oil wrench contacted
FORD TAURUS 1995 Transmission Exhibited A 'clunking' Noise while cruising on interstate, then white smoke seen coming from back and underside of car as engine starts to
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 From The Rear Of The alternator comes a high pitched squeal. mechanics are telling us to replace the unit which is not under
FORD F 150 1994 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD MUSTANG 1993 The Plug That Goes Into the alternator shorts and the engine catches fire. i replace the plug and alternator. it happens again several
FORD CONTOUR 1996 About 2-3 Months After I had my car i tried to trade it in for another car because of the deffects on it, but
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 The Alternator Went Out 4 times and the head gasket went out. then the engine went out because of head gasket damage. with
FORD PICKUP 1992 Apparently This Plug Is Used on a lot of ford alternators, many short out, few have fires. any fires are too many.
FORD EXPLORER 1995 As I Drive The Explorer on the highway or at any speeds for longer periods of time(200+ miles), engine check light comes on,
FORD CONTOUR 1998 While Driving At Interstate Speeds our alternator wire melted off at the connection to the alternator. the alternator, the wire and a 175
FORD WINDSTAR 1996 We Took Our Windstar In at the first initial failure(12-2-97). the engine check light had come on, so we took it to
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 This Vehicle Has Had Problem from the day we purchased. most recently, it is currently at dlrship for service due to engine
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 The Engine Was Making A noise and it was reported and supposedly fixed by local dealer. however, within one month the alternator failed
FORD CONTOUR 1995 Rear Doors Creak Very Loudly - have to apply oil monthly, engine constantly runs hot - had thermostat replaced, oxygen sensor failed causing
FORD CLUB WAGON 1994 When Backing Out Of Driveway or just driving the van will go into fast gear. you can begin at 0 to 5 mph and
FORD RANGER 1997 While Driving In Heavy Rain battery light comes on followed by squeeling sound (belt). engine power effected, loss of steering and brake issues.
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 No Summary.
FORD CONTOUR 1999 Fortunately I Was Able To extinguish fire before it was serious. ford's concern regarding the incident is minimal
FORD TAURUS 1989 There Was Not A Fire in that i could see flame but fast escaping smoke from the steering column near the ignition and from the
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 No Summary
FORD TAURUS 1997 Altenator Went Bad At Only 38,989 miles. also had to replace battery due to altenator draining it.
FORD F 150 1998 Dealer Says Serpentine Belt Can be expected to require frequent replacement (annual) on vehicle to correct squealing noise.
FORD F150 1993 The 4wheel Drive, U/joints and drive train have gone out on the truck 4 times, the electrical system has never worked right from
FORD TAURUS 1993 Alternator Failed- Replaced Alternator Was a remanufactured part but not informed by dealer and charged as new. *ak
FORD CONTOUR 1996 I Have Had Multiple Problems w/ my 96 ford contour since i bought it 2/23/96. i have had it in for service multiple times,
FORD MUSTANG 1997 First The Car Had To be repainted. then the alternator had to be replaced. next the whole rearend had to be
FORD F 150 1994 Ive Had To Replace The steering gear box,the clutch,and two altenators in which one ended in a fire which cost a considerable about
FORD TAURUS 1997 Within The Last 6 Mos. when car hit approx. 60000 miles when the ignition is turned on it will not start.
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 The Vehicle Has Many More problems that are not listed and they started shortly after purchase. i have all the records with correct
FORD EXPLORER 1993 My 93 Ford Explorer Had approximately 3 diagnostic tests with results that show there is nothing wrong with it. the vehical consistently over 7
FORD CONTOUR 1996 In June 1998 Replaced Brake pads, and had rotors turned because they were warped. had to replace brake pads again, including
FORD F150 1992 No Summary.
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 I Have Spent $2,650. 00 on this van.it is still a death trap. no safety defect listed in summary.
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 I Have Spent A Total of $5,000.00 in repairs for our 1995 ford windstar van - a 3.8 engine, 6 cyclinders.
FORD MUSTANG 1997 No Summary Listed For This vehicle.
FORD WINDSTAR 1999 Problem With "pulsating" Of Both exterior and interior lights when engine is running. in for repairs at dealer on 2-5-99, but not
FORD TAURUS 1996 No Summary Provided By Consumer
FORD MUSTANG 1993 Alternator Has Been Replaced 3 times. each time vehicle is traveling at about 35 miles per hour. there is a burning smell,
FORD ESCORT 1989 Multi-purpose Switch Failed, Causing the headlights and signal switch to become inoperative, replaced multi-purpose switch 9 times. this represents a
FORD AEROSTAR 1989 While Riding In Vehicle Smoke was smelled coming from under the dash. stopped the van and smoke poured from under the hood. the
FORD WINDSTAR 1999 There Was A Short In the alternator, causing a fire, claim 28-3093-207. *jg
FORD WINDSTAR 1999 Short In The Alternator Caused vehicle fire, claim 28-3093-207. *slc
FORD RANGER 1998 Alternater Failed. Yh
FORD EXPEDITION 1998 Generator System Failed.
FORD EXPLORER 1998 Alternator Assembly Was Replaced After failure at 8324 miles. *yc
FORD EXPLORER 1998 Alternator Failed. *yc
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 Alternator Failed. Nlm
FORD TAURUS 1990 Alternator Failed.
FORD CONTOUR 1996 Alternator Failed.
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 Alternator Failed.
FORD TAURUS 1990 Alternator Replaced.
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1995 Alternator Failed, Causing Overheating. *tt
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 Alternator Failure. *ak
FORD ESCORT 1995 Alternator Failed Twice. *aw
FORD E 150 1999 The Consumer States That The starter seems to hang up only when the vehicle is cold, the consumer says it sounds like the bendix
FORD RANGER 1999 Consumer States Alternator Is In need of replacement at 45,000 miles. *tt
FORD EXPEDITION 1998 Starter Failed. Nlm
FORD CONTOUR 1997 Alternator And Battery Replaced. *slc
FORD TAURUS 1999 The Alternator Failed And Battery would not hold charge causing the vehicle to overheat, the next day the alternator failed again causing the vehicle
FORD CONTOUR 1995 Alternator Shorted Internally Causing A fire under the hood while driving. nlm
FORD AEROSTAR 1993 While Driving On Freeway, vehicle has stalled on three separate occasions, consumer experienced very hard steering and brakes with no power, vehicle
FORD BRONCO 1988 The Vehicles Alternator Burned Up, consumer replaced alternator and completed work the first time this happened, however the second time the damage was
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 Starter Was Replaced, There was a recall (94v-223) on this, however consumer did not mention any recall services. *slc
FORD CONTOUR 1995 The Alternator Was Very Noisy. nlm
FORD PROBE 1992 Alternator Failed. Nlm
FORD CONTOUR 1996 The Battery Light Comes On, it will dim down while the consumer is driving and then the engine will quit,the dealer replaced a
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2000 Faulty Regulator/alternator. *mjs
FORD F150 1987 Connector On Alternator Overheated And caught fire, causing damage to vehicle. *slc
FORD TAURUS 1989 Vehicle Has Had Continuos Problems with the alternator. *jg
FORD TAURUS 1989 5 Alternators Failed. nlm
FORD F 150 1999 Noise In The Engine Due to worn idler pulley, belt and alternator. *mjs
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 Starter Failed . nlm
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 Consumer Experiencing Electrical Malfunctions, recall related problems prior to recall notification (94v-222/223). nlm
FORD TAURUS 1991 Alternator And Regulator Failed. nlm
FORD F 350 1995 Consumer Smelt Smoke And Discover vehicle was on fire under the hood. the fire casued damage to alternator, serpentine bet and insulation
FORD MUSTANG 1992 Alternator Overheated And Caught Fire. mjs
FORD AEROSTAR 1992 Starter Burned Out. nlm
FORD WINDSTAR 1997 Alternator Failed Causing The Electrical system to completely stop without warning. *yc
FORD TAURUS 1992 Starter Was Replaced Because It would not spin engine fast enough to start.
FORD E 350 1994 Alternator Feed Wire Had Rubbed into the passenger side radiator support, shorting out and igniting the hydrogen gasses produced by the battery being charged
FORD E350 1986 Engine Fire, Owner Stated that earlier in the day alternator work was done, due to problems. (ohio traffic crash report). mjs
FORD AEROSTAR 1993 Alternator Failed.
FORD TAURUS 1987 Two Alternator Fires.
FORD EXPLORER 1991 Vehicle Stalls Due To Failure of the battery, alternator and wiring. qcaw
FORD AEROSTAR 1989 3 Alternator Fires. (qcaw)
FORD F 150 1994 Alternator Wiring Failure.
FORD RANGER 1998 Electrical Alternator Caught Fire.
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1992 Three Starters Have Failed.
FORD ESCORT 1987 Starter Failed.
FORD TEMPO 1988 Alternators Have Melted And Failed on several occasions.
FORD TEMPO 1988 Alternator Terminal And Wiring Harness failed.
FORD TAURUS 1993 Starter Failed Several Times.
FORD TAURUS 1989 Alternator Failed.
FORD FAIRMONT 1983 Replacement Alternator Failed.
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1993 Location Of Starter Allows Connecting wires to be exposed to rain, snow etc.,preventng vehicle from starting.
FORD F 350 1995 Alternator Belts Failed, Causing squealing noise.
FORD TEMPO 1989 Alternator Wiring Harness Melted Because of a short.
FORD F250 1993 Starter Failed.
FORD RANGER 1990 Alternator Failed.
FORD ESCORT 1988 Alternator Belt Failed. nlm
FORD TAURUS 1996 Alternator Failed.
FORD TAURUS 1989 Problems With Alternator.
FORD MUSTANG 1990 Alternator Failed 4 Times.
FORD MUSTANG 1989 Alternator Fire.
FORD TAURUS 1997 Alternator Failed, Serpentine Belt failed.
FORD TAURUS 1993 Alternator Failed Causing Wire To burn.
FORD BRONCO 1986 Alternator Wiring Connector Melted And shorted out causing fire.
FORD BRONCO 1988 The Original Alternator Replaced Due to overcharging. second alternator was installed and then had the same problem. shortly after, the
FORD TAURUS 1987 Alternator Failed.
FORD TAURUS 1989 Alternator Failed.
FORD TAURUS 1987 Alternator Failed.
FORD ESCORT 1990 Alternator Failed Four Times, twice setting vehicle on fire. *ak
FORD MUSTANG 1990 Alternator Failed Five Times, once resulting in a fire. in addition, under dash electrical wires shorted out, resulting in a
FORD ESCORT 1987 Alternator Caught Fire.
FORD TAURUS 1989 Front Brake Rotors Warped Due to being too thin. in addition, motor mounts/automatic climate control module/engine head gasket/alternator/power steering hose/rear window defroster malfunctioned.
FORD PROBE 1994 The Alternator Failed.
FORD TAURUS 1987 Alternator Failed.
FORD AEROSTAR 1990 The Alternator Failed, melted the wiring and air conditioner housing.
FORD BRONCO 1988 Alternator Fire.
FORD TAURUS 1989 Replaced Front Brake Rotors; also replaced front motor mounts/head gaskets/power steering hose/automatic climate control module/alternator. *ak
FORD AEROSTAR 1990 Alternator Fire.
FORD MUSTANG 1988 Alternator Fire.
FORD TEMPO 1990 Alternator Replaced Eight Times Due to shorting out. mjs
FORD TEMPO 1990 Replace Alternator 8 Different time, possible due to design flaw causing it to short out.
FORD TEMPO 1989 Alternator Failed.

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