1996 MERCURY VILLAGER

2 recalls — 50 complaints

00V419002 Jan 2, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT ALLOWING EXCESS FUEL IN THE VENT HOSE TO FLOW BACK INTO THE TANK, (2) THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER REFUELING AND, (3) THERE IS SUBSEQUENTLY SIGNIFICANT HEATING OF THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL IN THE TANK CAN EXPAND INTO THE VENT HOSE AND LEAK FUEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.
394,000 vehicles affected
98V012001 Mar 23, 1998
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.
57,400 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 6, 2017
THE CAR CONTINUALLY LOCKS ITSELF (POWER LOCKS). IF I'M OUTSIDE THE CAR I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY TRY TO UNLOCK IT WHILE AT THE SAME TIME IT RELOCKS ITSELF. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS IT WILL STOP AND LET ME IN. SAME IS TRUE IF I'M IN THE CAR EXCEPT NOW I CAN'T GET OUT. IT'S USUALLY MUCH WORSE DURING THE DAY THAN AT NIGHT. DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE IN THE CAR, TRYING TO GET IN OR NEARBY (I DON'T HAVE A REMOTE NOR IS IT AN OPTION). THE CAR CAN BE SITTING IDLE FOR HOURS AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ITSELF IN RAPID SUCCESSION. RARELY IF EVER DOES IT END UP UNLOCKED. WILL OCCASIONALLY GO THROUGH THE SAME PROCEDURE WHILE DRIVING. IT DOESN'T EFFECT ANYTHING BUT ALL THE DOOR LOCKS (AT LEAST THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ASCERTAIN). IF IT MATTERS I COULD SEND A VIDEO OF THIS PROBLEM. THE QUESTION BELOW OF WHEN DOES THIS HAPPEN IS MOOT. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY AT ANYTIME. I'VE TRIED NUMEROUS WORKAROUNDS WITH LITTLE SUCCESS BECAUSE THE CAR SEEMS TO ADAPT AND THEN BECOMES MORE DIFFICULT. ( BELIEVE ME, I KNOW WHAT THIS SOUNDS LIKE.)
AIR BAGS Jan 28, 2012
WHILE TURNING FROM STREET INTO A SHORT STEEP DRIVEWAY APPROACH, FRONT LOWER BUMPER FACIA DRUG VERY SLIGHTLY ON THE STEEP APPROACH RAMP SETTING OFF THE AIRBAGS, WHICH BROKE THE WINDSHIELD, CRACKED THE DASH, SNAPPED ALL FOUR BACK SIDE WINDOW LATCHES, AND CAUSED BACK NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Oct 29, 2006
WHILE I AM DRIVING THE SLIDING DOOR WILL POP. CURRENTLY IT DOES NOT COMPLETELY OPEN, BUT IS DOES BECOME UNSECURED. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT INHIBITS MY VISION AND MAKES DRIVING UNSAFE. MY CHILDREN ARE ALSO THE PASSENGERS NEAR THE DOOR AT THIS TIME AND I AM AFRAID THAT THE DOOR WILL FLY OPEN AND CAUSE HARM EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE IN SAFETY BELTS. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE LATCH AND HE SEES NOTHING THAT SHOULD BE CAUSING THIS TO MALFUNCTION. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 21, 2005
DOORS LOCKS DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. DOORS WOULD LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF VEHICLE DOORS WOULD LOCK ON THEIR OWN, EVEN WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER May 25, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATED: IT WAS NIGHT, COLD OUTSIDE, AND WHILE DRIVING SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, OPENED HOOD BEDORE HOOD WAS COMPLETED OPENED, CONSUMER COULD SEE FLAMES BURNING AND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PULLEY WAS SO HOT THAT IT WAS GLOWING RED. THE BELT ATTACHED TO THE COMPRESSOR WAS BURNING. *AK THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DAMAGING THE COMPRESSOR AND BELT(S) AND LIKELY OTHER A/C COMPONENTS. *NM CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE. THE A/C COMRESSOR FAILED CAUSING THE FIRE. *TT
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 29, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Oct 15, 2004
I HAD A LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. (FORGOT TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND WAS ABOUT 4 FEET FROM BACK OF ANOTHER CAR ON SLIGHT GRADE, WELL YOU KNOW THE REST).*AK AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE SLIDING DOOR BEGAN TO "POP" ENOUGH FOR THE AJAR DOOR LIGHT TO COME ON BUT NOT ENOUGH FOR THE DOOR TO ACTUALLY OPEN. I HAVE CHECKED WITH THE PEOPLE THAT GAVE ESTIMATES ON REPAIRS AND WAS INFORMED BY EVERY ONE THAT IT WAS NOT A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. WHAT I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND IS WHY IT STARTED ONLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE LOCKS MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF WARE.
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Apr 22, 2004
I NOTICED THERE WAS AN EXHAUST SMELL SEEPING INTO THE VAN, I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH QUEST'S AND VILLAGER'S SNAPPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SURE ENOUGH THERE WERE 2 STUDS BROKEN AND MISSING. I CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS AND GOT QUOTES AND FOUND A NISSAN DEALER TO DO IT FOR $800 THEY SEEM TO HAVE MORE EXPERINCE DOING IT SINCE IT ALSO IS A PROBLEM WITH PATHFINDERS AND MAXIMAS. I CALLED FORD AND THEY FLAT OUT REFUSED TO HELP OUT AT ALL!
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Apr 17, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Apr 17, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Apr 17, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Apr 17, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 17, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Apr 17, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED VAN, THERE SEEM TO BE SEVERAL RECALLS EITHER NOT IDENITFIED OR NOT KNOW ABOUT, EITHER WAY THEY WERE NOT FIXED. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FINE A DEALER WHOM WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS AND REPAIR THEM.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Dec 13, 2003
LOCK MECHANISM//LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AUTOMATICALLY. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE LOCKS. SOMETIMES FOUND MYSELF STUCK IN THE CAR UNTIL THE LOCKS DECIDED TO STOP LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN. I BELIEVE I PAID ABOUT $500.00 FOR REPAIRS TO THIS SYSTEM JUST FOR THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FAIL AGAIN ALMOST TWO YEARS LATER. MY LOCKS NO LONGER WORK. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE LOCKS WORKING ON THEIR OWN. AS FOR INCIDENT DATE-TOO MANY TO COUNT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Dec 4, 2003
THE STUD BOLTS ARE (IS) BROKEN ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXHAUST FUMES ARE LEAKING AND COLD AIR MAY ENTER HEAD. REPAIR IS EXTREMELY HIGH BECAUSE OF POSITION OF BOLTS. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT CANNOT STOP USING IT. ALSO WE CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX IT. *NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Nov 10, 2003
WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAGS CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Oct 3, 2003
EXHAUST GASES ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BECAUSE OF AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT FAILURE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Sep 11, 2003
JUST PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE, IN GREAT SHAPE. HOWEVER THERE IS A VERY INTOXICATING GAS SMELL INSIDE CABIN OF VEHICLE, AFTER REFUELING AND WHEN TANK IS BETWEEN 1/4 AND 1/2 FULL I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE 4 DAYS, AND I TRAVEL FOR A LIVING AND IT IS EVERY TIME IT GETS TO THE 1/4 TO 1/3 FULL RANGE. I HAVE TWO OTHER FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME MODEL.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Sep 2, 2003
WHEN VEHICLE IDLES FUEL FUMES SEEP THROUGH THE VENTS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER STATES FUEL RAIL LEAKS.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Aug 19, 2003
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN SLIDING DOOR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE KEEPS SLIDING OPEN. CONSUMER BELIEVES LOCKING MECHANISM IS BROKEN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Aug 7, 2003
EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *PH *SCC *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jul 30, 2003
MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER HAS BEEN DIAGOSED AS HAVING BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB, IT'S BECOME APPARENT THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN MODEL YEARS OF THE MERCURY VILLAGER, INCLUDING MINE. THE DESIGN OF THIS PART OF THE CAR IS DEFINITELY FLAWED BECAUSE OF THE COMMONALITY OF THIS PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS Jun 19, 2003
THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER FLASHES FROM THE TIME THE CAR IS TURNED ON UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. I AM AFRAID THAT THE AIRBAG WILL BE RELEASED AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHILE I AM DRIVING. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jun 12, 2003
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEARED OFF, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO SEEP INTO INTERIOR OF VAN. HAVE TO DRIVE WITH WINDOWS CRACKED OPEN TO AVOID GETTING SICK. AFTER INTERNET SEARCH FOUND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING OR HELP OUT WITH THE COSTS WHICH WILL BE SEVERAL 1000 $$. *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Apr 3, 2003
WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE SENSOR FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON THE CONSUMER HAND. *JB
1 injured
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Feb 27, 2003
SUN VISOR ASSEMBLY BREAKS AFTER SHORT PERIOD CAUSING IT TO DROP INTO DRIVERS VISION AND DRASTICALLY INTERFERE WITH ABILITY TO SEE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. REPLACEMENT COST IS $97.00 FOR ONE SUN VISOR. MERCURY VILLAGER OWNERS CLUB REPORTS THIS AS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 9, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Sep 3, 2002
FUEL PUMP FAILED AFTER THE AC FAILED----A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR STARTING VEHICLE UP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Aug 28, 2002
WHEN REPLACING THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR THIS VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACING. THERE HAS BEEN A SMELL OF GASOLINE FOR A WHILE IN THIS VEHICLE. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Aug 26, 2002
INTAKE MANIFOLD BOLT SHEARED OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. EXHAUST FUMES WERE LEAKING FROM PIPE AREA. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Aug 6, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT LEAST 12 TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. THE LAST SEVERAL TIMES WERE ON A BUSY, CURVY HIGHWAY WITH NO ROOM TO PULL OFF ROAD AND ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VILLAGER'S FUEL PUMP BECOMES VERY NOISY WHEN TRYING TO RESTART ENGINE. AFTER ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES IT WILL RESTART. PLEASE INFORM ME OF WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN COLD WEATHER. I AM AFRAID AN ACCIDENT COULD HAPPEN. THERE IS NO WARNING AT ALL.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 6, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT LEAST 12 TIMES OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED AND HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. THE LAST SEVERAL TIMES WERE ON A BUSY, CURVY HIGHWAY WITH NO ROOM TO PULL OFF ROAD AND ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. THE VILLAGER'S FUEL PUMP BECOMES VERY NOISY WHEN TRYING TO RESTART ENGINE. AFTER ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES IT WILL RESTART. PLEASE INFORM ME OF WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN COLD WEATHER. I AM AFRAID AN ACCIDENT COULD HAPPEN. THERE IS NO WARNING AT ALL.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jun 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE TUBE LINE FAILED CAUSING FREON TO LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 27, 2002
THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM FUEL TANK AREA. DEALER STATED FUEL PUMP FAILED. HOWEVER THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V419002 REGARDING FUEL LEAKAGE OF THE FUEL TANK. *TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Jun 11, 2002
SIDE DOOR DOESN'T STAY CLOSED AFTER BEING LOCKED. CONTACTED DEALER. CANNOT FIND PROBLEM.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 14, 2002
THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON ON THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL DOESN'T ALWAYS FUNCTION. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IN MARCH 2001 FOR A GAS TANK PROBLEM, CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT CURRENT PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL PROBLEM.*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Apr 29, 2002
INTERMITTENTLY THE THROTTLE WILL STICK NOT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ACCCELERATE WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE. MORE THAN NORMAL PRESSURE HAS TO TO BE APPLIED, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATE WITH MORE SPEED THAN INTENDED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Apr 25, 2002
THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED .*AK *YD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 25, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7-8 TIMES AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AKWHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS GAS, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED, AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Apr 25, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7-8 TIMES AT ANY SPEED, DEALER CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AKWHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELLS GAS, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED, AND IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JG
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 24, 2002
WHILE DRIVING BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ACCIDENT. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED CHOKING AND THEN IT CUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Apr 10, 2002
SLIDING DOOR OPENED AFTER BEING LOCKED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN AL LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DRAG. CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE TWICE, AND FIXED PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN AL LOUD NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO DRAG. CONSUMER HAD OIL CHANGE TWICE, AND FIXED PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. *AK
TIRES Mar 19, 2002
CONSUMER HAD NOTICED THAT SET OF TIRES WERE NOT IN A NORMAL USE. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE FOUR SETS OF TIRES TO AVOID LONGER CONSECUENCES. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THEN, AT DEALER MECHANIC SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AN ENGINE BLOWN THAT HAD CRACKED THE BLOCK. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK