Owned vehicle for five months, with no warning at all vehicle caught on fire starting from the front when attempted to settle matter with ford and river oaks ford no one would accept responsibility for the damage to the vehicle as well as my own personal belongings that were destroyed. Because of employment travel distance was forced to purchase vehicle wholesale for substitution collateral on previous loan. Money to purchase 2nd vehicle was borrowed from family member totaling $543.75. Spoke with salesmen at river oaks ford who promised the following year would grant a great deal on very reliable vehicle. Waited over a year and a half was forced to continue payments on a vehicle that I was unable to use due to error on warranty that came with vehicle. I am still expected to pay for vehicle which was scrapped and is probably some ones hub cap. Furthur more they want $3000.00 cash more for me to get into another vehicle plus remaining balance on the loan for the tempo that became toast due to their neglagance in not notifying me or previous owner if infact there was a recall notice or problem. I also feel that it is very unfair that if I dont pay on the loan because of the incident they wont hesitate to ruin my good credit.I understand mistakes happen andi have been very paitent on seeking legal council how ever I am getting no cooperation from ford to even come to a happy medium. In closing I hope that you will be able to assist me in this matter so that I may clear the original debt and be compensated for my loss.
1994 Ford Tempo electrical complaints
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There are some problems with steering gear and column because when consumer was using the horn smoke came out and horn never worked again. On the other hand, the ignition switch worked sometimes, and it was not easy to get the key in. The dealer was not contacted.
While vehicle was parked it caught fire. The fire investigator informed owner that the wire under the driver's seat had shorted out. The manufacturer and delaer will be notified.
Driving vehicle 40mph, when engine check light came on; then vehicle would stall out. An intermittent problem. Speed varies. Would turn vehicle off for a while & then it would restart. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Ignition switch failed causing vehicle to stall.
Spark plugs failed, causing vehicle to stall.
Brake rotors machined 3 times.
Vehicle was parked , with emergency brake on, electrical short in wiring ignition switch, causing the start up in gear and hitting a parked vehicle impact 1:00 position speed unknown.
While driving smell smoke under the dash compartment fire, will provide more information.
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