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FORD CLUB WAGON 1997 Heat Blend Door Failed, no front heat/defrost, safety hazard, $391 to replace. small plastic piece broke and only cold air produced
FORD EXPLORER 1992 Shortly After Starting The Car, blue smoke with a smell of burned wiring poured through interior dash vents. it was a frightening experience;
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Defective Design Of Heating System caught fire twice from pine needles collecting around the heating apparatus under the hood. *ak
FORD EXPLORER 1996 When Driving This Fall I found that when using the vent i got nothing but hot air, then the automatic setting on the heat/air
FORD EXPEDITION 2000 Engine Accelerates When First Started and when placed in park. heat/ air system and radio shuts off at the same time. problem reported
FORD EXPEDITION 1997 Mechanic Said Ford Changed Design because of faulting placement of the vent. ford said they would have replaced if mileage was under 50k
FORD ESCORT 1994 Alot Of Trouble With Heating system,this makes the 4th time in a year for repairs?
FORD F150 1990 Auto Dealership Indicated On My purchase contract they would repair the heater unit. (heater unit and air conditioner would work for a short
FORD E 250 1998 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD EXPLORER 1996 Due To Defective Rear defroster, car burned and was complete loss. ford was contacted but claimed that they were not liable
FORD CONTOUR 1997 I Only Have 2 Speeds on my heater blower,lo and 2. i also have had smoke comming from under the dash or from
FORD TAURUS 1992 Have Paid Alot Of Money for the heater to get fixed but it still will not work. sick of dealing with car, dealer,
FORD CONTOUR 1995 Driving Down Interstate, Airconditioner went out, smelled something melting, smoke from under hood when opened, told it was air, could
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Problem 1: Electrical Burning smell occasionally when turn heater on and once when turned a/c on. has nothing to do with the
FORD FOCUS 2000 Problems Not Being Able to shift properly, gears grind, pop out, burning smell in ac/heat, never buy ford again,
FORD EXPLORER 1997 Broken Air Blend Door, causing no heat for defrosters or heater. *ak
FORD ESCAPE 2001 Since Driving Vehicle Off Lot, i've notice a fuel odor coming from the underhood area into the passenger cabin through the heating/cooling vents.
FORD ESCAPE 2001 There Is A Gasoline Odor that comes through the hvac system during a warm re-start; never on cold start. outside air temperature
FORD ESCAPE 2001 We Purchased The Vehicle Named in this complaint in oct. 2000 and within four days of the purchase returned it to the dealer because
FORD E 350 1998 Bolt Broken That Holds The steering gear box and the smell from the heater makes you sick.*ak
FORD RANGER 1997 The Blend Air Door Inside of the heater/def plenum broke - casuing extreme heat in cab. door is not serviceable - requires total
FORD CONTOUR 1998 1)driver's Power Seat Rocks From front to rear, replacing seat track made problem worse. 2) vents located to clear side window of
FORD ESCORT 1999 When Defrosting My Windshield, the section directly in front of me never fully defrosts. when the sun hits it it glares so
FORD TEMPO 1994 The Heater And Air Conditioner failed to work. this occurred after bringing car in for egr valve/evp sensor.
FORD EXPLORER 1996 Fords Service Bulletin 99-8-8 Admits to defective air plenum. consumer cost to replace is $700-$1000. has become a dealer stock item. when
FORD F SUPER DUTY 1999 Air Filter Fills With Water when driving in the rain. this problem is known by ford, no fix at thiis
FORD CONTOUR 1998 When The Car Is Driven and you turn the heating system on your getting a musty smell. it happens on heating more than
FORD AEROSTAR 1991 A/c Was Inoperative When Vehicle was purchased from dealer. dealer repaired a/c as condition of purchase. a/c failed again about a month after
FORD ESCORT 1995 When This Component Failed, it overheated and melted the wiring harnes. i worked for the selling dealer and made the repairs myself.
FORD EXPLORER 1991 Confirmation Info...columes doesn't my info....but to add transmission was replace, was informed vehicle was repainted by aaa,
FORD CONTOUR 1998 The Dashboard Vents That Should clear fog and frost from the side windows does not function when the heat selector is set to hot.
FORD WINDSTAR 2000 I Rented This Vehicle From budget - i do not own it. however, we drove it the night of 4/07/00 to dinner during
FORD EXPLORER 1997 Heater Will Not Control Due to manufacturers wrong part installed from the factory. this is the third one we have had to replace
FORD TAURUS 1991 My Compresser Went Out Within a few monthes of me buying the car. wheel bearings are out, and airbag light won't quit
FORD WINDSTAR 1996 The Premature Failure Of The 3.8l engine head gasket was first noticed by myself during a routine inspection of my fluid levels and engine
FORD RANGER 1992 Transmission Manual Failed Output Shaft at 20 mph replaced internal gears gave out at 65 mph.//abs brakes became spongy & lock in rear pull
FORD FORD 2000 The Condensation Problem Is Extremely severe if it starts raining while i am driving. i have to pull over to the side of
FORD CONTOUR 1998 There Was 6 Recalls That i was contacted on, 2 of which i had in the shop twice because not fixed properly also my
FORD EXPLORER 1992 Air Conditioner /heating Unit - when the interior fan is turned on the resistor starts leaves on fire that have been trapped in the resistor.
FORD CONTOUR 1996 Ac/heater/defroster/blower Part That Was Defective has been recalled, but ford refuses to cover under this recall the a/c compressor, which failed prematurely.
FORD TAURUS 1999 Drivers Shoulder Restraint Locks In place, pinning driver to seat. #2. ac discharges foul odor from all vents causing burning watering eyes.
FORD WINDSTAR 1999 Windows Fogged, Visibilty Limited, water poured from dash onto front passenger floor
FORD TAURUS 1995 Inaccurate Temp Gauge Occures Mostly in bright sunlight (gauge is 20 degrees below reported temp,this is even after driving 15+ miles or 20+ mins.
FORD RANGER 1995 Check Engine Light Stays On, door chime stays on constantly, light dome stays on even at night when you are driving down the
FORD EXPEDITION 1997 Brakes Were Squeaky And Felt spongy, addressed twice, rotors were out by -0.05. engine exihibit 'piston slap' documented from day
FORD RANGER 1996 Heater Takes 20 Mins. to warm up/sometimes voltage drops driving down the road
FORD TAURUS 1996 Defrost Failed And Had Very poor visibility when windows fogged almost causing wreck
FORD ESCORT 1995 Heater Core Leak--antifreeze Odor Inside car--windows fogged
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 ECONOLINE 1998 Plastic "thumb Tacks" On Driver's side seat that hold the seat control buttons broke off. dealer said they didn't have enough people to
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 No Summary
FORD ESCORT 1997 The Air Intake For The heating and a/c system is right at the opening between the windshield and hood, and no grate covers it.
FORD F350 1999 Air Intake Gets Clogged With snow resulting in engine failure. dealership denies there is a problem.
FORD ESCORT 1994 No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak
FORD ESCORT 1997 Engine Check Light Comes On and stays on for long periods of time, although nothing is mechanically wrong with the car. the defroster
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Smoke Frequently Enters The Vehicle through the ventilation system. *ak
FORD CONTOUR 1996 The Rear Power Window On the passenger side does not work. the moulding on the outside of the rear windows has been loose
FORD TAURUS 1997 A Pungent Odor Is Coming from the ventilation system similar to a urine smell. this odor exists anytime the ventilation system is turned
FORD TAURUS 1993 I Did Mention To My salesperson within 30-day warranty my concerns re: brakes, steering of vehicle, etc. but was told all was
FORD MUSTANG 1998 Since I Purchased My Car, if it is hot and humid, raining or above freezing, when you turn on the a/c ,
FORD EXPLORER 1994 This Is The Second Instance of a "fire" in the heater/airconditioner ducts. *ak
FORD ESCORT 1998 Smell Comes From A/c-heater Vents when either one is turned on. makes passenger nauseous. .was told by my 2 yr. old
FORD TEMPO 1992 While Using The Air Condition during a warm day the blower came on and was not able to be controlled by the knob.
FORD TAURUS 1994 After Driving A Ford Taurus for the last 11 years (1985 & 1994) i have discovered that both cars have simular problems.
FORD EXPLORER 1993 Burning Smell And A Bit of smoke coming from ventilation system. happens only occasionally. smells like burning leaves sometime. once entire passenger
FORD EXPLORER 1994 I Had The Heater/defroster On when i smelled something burning. then smoke poured out of the ventilation system into the car.
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 Driving Down The Highway At 72mph when the motor suddenly, without any warning stopped running. traffic had to steer around me to avoid
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Debris Has Been Sucked Into the air chamber by the heater/ air conditioner. because the fan motor speed is changed by various sized resistors
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Fan/heater When Used On Panel, smells like something is burning, if used as defrost or floor i don't notice the smell as much.
FORD EXPLORER 1991 For About A Year there was at times a smell of something burning when the vehicle was started. in january, 1999
FORD EXPLORER 1991 Smoke And Flames From All ac vents while driving, fire consumed entire vehicle. fire report, pictures & insurance report available. reported
FORD EXPLORER 1991 Upon Starting Vehicle And Driving approximantly one mile i turned on the heater and started smelling a burning smell and cab filled with smoke.
FORD EXPLORER 1994 The Dealership Said It Was leaves in the blower. they would have to take apart the dash and charge me. do
FORD RANGER 1993 Heater System Smells Like Burning leaves whenever heater is operated
FORD EXPLORER 1993 Heater System Smells Like Burning leaves everytime you operate heater
FORD EXPLORER 1991 Continue To Get Smoke/burning Smell thru ventilation sys. even after repair to blower
FORD RANGER 1984 Noticed In Local Paper Concern over fires in heating/ventilating system of ford vehicles. burning of leaves caught in heater ducting which was ignited
FORD EXPLORER 1992 Smoke Filled The Interior Of the vehicle within 2 blocks of the start of a trip. the odor was clearly that of buring
FORD EXPLORER 1992 The Problem Was Actually With the blower unit common to the a/c and heater. the a/c was on when white smoke started billowing
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1995 Blower Motor Sticks On "high" or fails to work when "auto" is selected on the switch -- ref. 1996 t-bird recall.; when
FORD CONTOUR 1996 Ford Need To Replace This car with a safe one! come on 6 electrical failures? when will the fire start from the failures?..dateline
FORD CONTOUR 1998 Fumes Enter Passenger Compartment Through heater vents after engine is warm. these fumes cause respiratory problems for vehicle occupants. may be
FORD CONTOUR 1996 Power Steering Becomes Disables When driven through puddles of water. safety should be a recall by ford motor corp
FORD F250 1985 Smoke Poured Out Of All heating vents - smelled like burning leaves. truck was shut off and smoke ceased. turned heating lever to
FORD EXPLORER 1997 The Throttle Body Was Replaced at 17,000 miles and at 30,000 miles i was told by ford i needed an air induction cleaning.
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Leaves Accumulated In Heater Blower assembly. april 1994 we paid $92 to have leaves removed from system after we smelled burning leaves and
FORD CLUB WAGON 1997 This Vehicle's Front Heat Failed at 9569 miles. the dealer said the heater box blend door failed. the dealer replaced the heater box
FORD BRONCO II 1989 The First Problem We Encounter was the ac going out the first day we had the vehicle was told it worked great. the
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1997 Driver Side Air Ventilation Is not working. yh
FORD EXPEDITION 1998 Connector Between Defroster & Cable fell off. *yc
FORD ESCORT 1998 Heating System Failed Due To failure of cable connecting dial to control panel. yh
FORD F 150 1997 Floor Heater Vents Inoperative.
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 Rear Window Defroster Inoperative.
FORD MUSTANG 1996 Vents On Trunk Below Taillights have large openings, allowing small animals to enter.
FORD TAURUS 1994 Poor Ventilation System, Causing upper respiratory problems.
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1987 When Heater Is Turned On, fuses blow, causing instruments on dashboard to become inoperable.
FORD ESCORT 1997 Consumer States There Is A fine mist coming out of right climate vent, developing film on outside of windshield, possible heater core,
FORD ESCORT 1997 Consumer Stated There Was A very fine mist coming from the vent and there was a noise when blower motor was on, the dealer
FORD FOCUS 2000 Heater Plentum Chamber Defective Causing water to leak at the front door onto the floor board of the passenger side. nlm
FORD WINDSTAR 1996 Consumer States Heater Stoped Working intermittently. *yd
FORD ESCORT 2001 Consumer States A Short Time after purchasing vehicle, there was a strong heated metal odor when the heater was turned on, the dealer
FORD TAURUS 1996 Consumer Stated That, The heater computer unit failed.*yd
FORD F250 2000 The A/c Vents Rattles . *yh
FORD CONTOUR 1995 Heater And Air Conditioner Fuseblock was charred and blower did not function. *slc
FORD MUSTANG 1994 The Tad On The Drivers side rear defroster came off causing poor visibility, the consumer had it repaired and almost a year later the
FORD MUSTANG 1995 Heater Is Not Working. *slc
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 The Heater Only Worked Intermittently. *slc
FORD CONTOUR 1998 Consumer Took Vehicle To Ford dealers 5 times, the problem still exists. the car fogs up under normal fall, winter, spring
FORD CLUB WAGON 1997 Heater Blend Door Failed Several times and door is broken the defroster unit does not work and windshield is foggy. yh
FORD EXPLORER 1999 Defrost On The Front Windshield did not work properly, fogged completely causing poor visibility. mjs
FORD EXPLORER 1992 Leaves Getting Into Ventilation/heating System resulting fires and causing smoke to come into passenger compartment through the vents.
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Vehicle Emits Smell/smoke In Ventilation system upon start up of vehicle.
FORD EXPLORER 1996 Function Selector Knob Turned On , driver returned to vehicle to find interior covered with snow.
FORD EXPLORER 1991 Debris, Leaves And Mouse found within the heater system coil causing smoke to enter vehicle.
FORD TAURUS 1997 Defrost Vent Deformed.
FORD EXPLORER 1993 Leaves In The Blower Motor caused smoke to fill the cab of the car.
FORD TAURUS 1993 Heating Unit Would Blow Cold air when car was at a stop. engine head gasket leaks.
FORD EXPLORER 1991 Design Flaw Of The Ventillation system allows for leaves to enter the plenum chamber causing burning and potential fire, damage to the blower motor
FORD TAURUS 1998 Heater System Failed.
FORD ESCORT 1998 Vehicle Emiting Odor/fumes Inside Car as well as outside causing passenger to feel sick and one to passout.
FORD CONTOUR 1998 Oil Fumes Entering Into Vehicle.
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Customer States Heat Coming Out of vents while car is turned off.
FORD TAURUS 1995 Air Ventillation System Emits Strong odor which irritates lungs.
FORD PICKUP 1997 Ventilation System Draws Exhaust Fumes into the passenger compartment when vehicle is at idle.
FORD EXPLORER 1993 Design Of Auto Heater Motor speed control is defective. speed is controlled by switching in various wire resistors mounted in the air plenum
FORD FORD 1997 Ventilation System Draws Exhaust Fumes into passenger compartment.
FORD EXPLORER 1996 Evaporation System Keeps Failing, causing gas fumes to come into vehicle and overflow gas from top of tank. also engine check light keeps
FORD E 150 1998 Vehicles Heating System Did Not warm driving compartment adequately.
FORD F 150 1997 Ventilation System Smells Of Mildew.
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 Owner Convinced That He Is being exposed to a pesticide that most likely used in the heater system to prevent mold and mildew, causing
FORD F 150 1998 When The Defroster And Heater are activated fumes enter vehicle, burning occupant's eyes.
FORD TAURUS 1996 Defroster Fogs Windshield, causing poor visibility when first engaged.
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 Vehicle Emits Pungent Chemical Odors when the heater and especially the defrost is activated.
FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Heater Stopped Working When The temperature was approximately 28 degrees.
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Design Of The Heater Fan/unit allows leaves to enter and catch fire.
FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Heater Failed During Freezing Tempartures allowing windshild to freeze over obstructing visibility.
FORD EXPLORER 1994 While Driving With The Heater on, black, acrid, choking smoke filled the passenger compartment so badly the driver could not see through
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 Fell Asleep With Right Arm resting on heat vent between seats. got second degree burns on arm
FORD ESCORT 1997 Defroster Does Not Work Properly.
FORD CLUB WAGON 1997 Heater For Vehicle Failed.
FORD PROBE 1995 Center Dash Vent Louver Assembly above center console has fallen out.
FORD ESCORT 1993 Defrost System Not Effective In clearing windshield.
FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Heater Failed When Temperature Was 28 degrees f, windshield froze up and driver was unable to see.
FORD PROBE 1997 Heater Malfunctioned.
FORD TAURUS 1997 Rear Defroster Slow To Clear up moisture from rear window.
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Ventilation System Does Not Work properly. the unit can not be turned off. when all switches are in the off position, you
FORD TAURUS 1987 Heating Unit Failed.
FORD TAURUS 1996 Anti-freeze Fumes Enter Passenger Compartment when heater/air conditioner is on.
FORD FORD 9999 Rear Defroster Failed.
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 F 250 1994 Steering Wheel Misaligned.
FORD TAURUS 1987 Heater Failed.
FORD TAURUS 1996 Grinding/vibrating Noise From Steering When making low speed right turn due to defective rack and pinion steering. in addition, in some weather
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Leaves Enter Into The Ventillation system near windshield, accumulation of debris in resistor/blower motor caused fire several times.
FORD ASPIRE 1995 Defogger Inoperative, Causing Windshield to form ice on the inside/poor visibility.
FORD AEROSTAR 1992 Heater/defroster Inoperative, Causing Poor visibility.
FORD AEROSTAR 1992 Ventilation System Inadequate.
FORD TAURUS 1986 Heater Inoperative.
FORD EXPLORER 1995 Water Got Sucked Into The air intake, through the air filter, and into the engine, resulting in hydrostatic lock-up and total engine
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 Defroster Not Working.
FORD MUSTANG 1989 Accidental Fire Resulting From A cross over hose failure at the front lower intake manifold.
FORD TAURUS 1996 Climate Control System Defective, causing an obnoxious mildew order in the car compartment.
FORD PROBE 1996 Strong Odor From Ventilation System,
FORD TAURUS 1986 Heater Fumes.
FORD TAURUS 1986 Heater/defroster Inoperative.
FORD EXPLORER 1995 Problem With Heater/a.c. system. *dh
FORD EXPLORER 1994 Vent Slats Fell Off.
FORD TAURUS 1991 Rear Defroster Failed 4 Times. 8ak
FORD ESCORT 1993 Heater Inoperative. *sd
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1992 Heater Inoperative. *sd
FORD TAURUS 1996 Heater Does Not Function Properly/makes buzzing noise.
FORD ECONOLINE 1995 Defroster Does Not Keep Windshield warm enough to stop snow/ice from accumulating, causing problems seeing. *dsh
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 Heater Failed. *sd
FORD TAURUS 1989 Rear Window Defogger Broke, causing poor visibility. *sd
FORD RANGER 1994 Poor Location Of Front Defrost vent, causing inadequate defrosting of windshields. *sd
FORD AEROSTAR 1991 Rear And Front Heaters Inoperative due to being reversed. *sd
FORD RANGER 1993 Leaves Fall Down Through Air intake grill on hood, come in contact with electricity from resistor, causing fire. *aw
FORD RANGER 1994 Water Ingested Inside Engine Through air intake duct, causing vehicle to stall while attempting to drive through water. *skd
FORD TEMPO 1994 Rear Window Defogger Fails To defrost window.
FORD F 150 1994 Air Conditioner/heater Register Replaced.
FORD ESCORT 1995 Replaced Heater. *ak
FORD TAURUS 1988 Heater Hose Replaced.
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) 1989 Engine Stalls/revvs At Full Throttle when a/c or defroster is turned on. *ak
FORD TAURUS 1990 Heater Failed.
FORD ESCORT 1993 Defroster/heater Inoperative. *aw
FORD BRONCO 1985 Heater Motor/fan Not Protected By vent screen, allowing pine needles to enter system, resulting in a fire. *aw
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1992 Side Window Defrosters Fail To defrost properly, resulting in poor visibility. *skd
FORD EDGE 2014 Tl* The Contact Owns A 2014 ford edge. the contact stated that there was excessive fog on all of the windows and the windshield
FORD F 150 2011 Tl* The Contact Owns A 2011 ford f-150. the contact stated that the rear window defogger overheated and caused the wires and rear seat
FORD F 150 2010 Tl* The Contact Owns A 2010 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear window shattered after the
FORD FOCUS 2007 I Was On My Way to work and the knob to change your air setting to defrost broke, which eventually cause my windshield to
FORD F 150 2012 May 13, 2014, 0630 hrs. temp 55 degrees f. while i was leaving for work, i pressed the
FORD F 150 2011 The Passenger (ps) Section Of the rear window shattered without warning & without any external damage to the window. there was
FORD MUSTANG 2006 While Driving To Work One chilly morning i could not feel any warm air coming from the heat or the windshield defroster. i had
FORD ESCAPE 2014 Tl* The Contact Owns A 2014 ford escape. the contact stated that the heating system and the defroster failed. the automatic remote also
FORD F 150 2010 I Was Driving Home 3/29/2014. it was late afternoon, raining and about 45â°f. i had my rear defroster on for about 10
FORD F 150 2011 Tl* The Contact Own A 2011 ford f 150. the contact stated when he turned on his rear window defogger, the passenger
FORD F 150 2010 At About 4:50 Am On 2/4/14 i was driving about 20 mph in 9 degree f temperatures with the rear defrost on for about 8
FORD EDGE 2013 Tl* The Contact Owns A 2013 ford edge. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the air recirculation would independently shut
FORD FIESTA 2014 Heater Blower Stopped Working In extreme cold conditions. very dangerous because of icing of the interior of the windshield as well as a

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