Consumer states a short time after purchasing vehicle, there was a strong heated metal odor when the heater was turned on, the dealer stated there was possibly mildew present in the venting system, and they sprayed it with air freshner, however the odor although not as strong is still present.
2001 Ford Escort transmission complaints
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While driving on the hwy at 70mph traffic started slowing, at about 45 MPH I shifted out of 5th and into 4th. When I did this the car stalled.
I was driving on the freeway at 70 MPH, as traffic slowed to 45 MPH I shifted from 5th to 4th and car stalled.
I was driving at 70 MPH on the hwy, traffic started slowing at 50m MPH I pushed in the clutch shifted out of fifth and into fouth. With my foot still on the clutch the car stalled at 45 - 50 MPH.
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