Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration causing temporary control problems, consumer states on some occasions the accelerator will pat her foot just before it suddenly accelerates.
1999 Mercury Cougar electrical complaints
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The dealer refuses to repair recall 01v‑031 because the consumer lodged a complaint against them. Nlm
Prior to recall notice 01v‑031 the vehicle experienced electrical problems which caused the vehicle to stall while driving, the consumer left the vehicle to get assistance and upon returning to the vehicle he found the front of the vehicle was on fire. Nlm
Whenever you hit a puddle sometimes the water hits something under the car while driving the battery light comes on and the power steering goes away, I could not steer the car I had to slow down fast before hitting the curb, 4 or 5 min later the light went off and everything was fine. This has also happend on a car wash.
Engine light kept coming on. Took vehicle to dealer 8 times. After dealer fixed problem, an hour later, light was back on. Other lights on dash come on as well. Dealer just reset system, not able to repair it.
While driving, engine stalled due to a defective oil pump installed on vehicle, massive oil leakage due to failure.
While driving vehicle will not accelerate. Vehicle had to be towed due to vehicle not starting.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furhter information.
Electrical system problems, radiator light on, the air bag light blinking, engine misfire light blinking, alarm system going off and not being able to stop it, just having to let time end the system, the problem with the system is intermittent and the dealership in not able to correct problem.
1. Part within transmission was missing 2. Faulty airbag sensor is blinking indicating a defect 3.wiring harness melted, possible fire hazard.please provide any further information.
Tries to stall at idle, hard to start as though not getting gas, tries to die while on the road, was told by dealer it was a *computer glitch*, nothing can be done right now, they are working on a fix?
Firestone firehawk gta tires (p215 50 r16) experienced vibration.
I first thought the problem was with the anti-theft disabling system. I soon found out that was not the case. The car does not start at least once a day. It makes a loud grinding noise when trying to start it. After a few minutes it finally starts. We took the car into the dealership to have it fixed. After stating that other cars had been in with the same problem the dealership proceeding to go out to the car to get more information. Once they seen that it had 38000 miles they refused to fix it under warranty. That is so ridiculous. Other cars have had the same problem, it is not a consumer caused problem. Obviously the car has a defect and I would like to have it fixed free of charge.
Remote will not work on trunk release nor will the release from the inside work. It has been checked out 3 times and always the same answer. Don't know why it won't open. Panel has been replaced, still will not open. *ak *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734342
Wheel nut wrench is defective.
Fuse box controls all electrical parts of car-lights, alarm, & parts of engine etc. Our paticular problem is that it continues to blow out the fuel pump and play havac with lights not working, car not starting and just shuting down. Doors won't work, seats won't move, trunk won' t open etc. Everything electrical is effected by the fuse box . The ford motor co. Is unable to get the part after 3 weeks. I would think that a company of that size would have parts in stockto fix this problem. The company can not give me a definitive date as to when this part will come in.
Excessive wear of the front brake rotors and pads. Upon acceleration vehicle pulls to the right. Also, alternator fuse has blown twice, dealer has put in a larger fuse, but did not solve problem. Dealer has yet to determine the cause. *ak
Transmission surges and hesitates upon accelleration causing unexpected increases in speed; rear hatch will not open; brakes still grind after replacement; after door latches replaced, car now makes whining noice; starter replacement makes high pitched noise; coolant light comes on--dealer's solution is to overfill coolant level.
Starter was defective due to a the manufacturer's flaw. The vehicle wiillnot start in any kind of weather.
Vehicle does not start all the time, sometimes the starter grinds when you attempt to start vehicle.
The engine has been replaced 2 times and the oil filter has blown off the engine.
The air conditioner was turned on. It failed to cool inside of vehicle, not working properly. The trunk fails to lock when closed. The locking mechanism is not holding the latch . Would need to jiggle the ignition key in the switch before it starts. The passenger side seat slides back & forth without locking into place. While backing up vehicle, it would make loud noises from the front end near wheels.
Ignition switch failed causing vehicle to shut off and smoke to come from the steering column. Mjs
Car's warning light stayed on constantly, took in first time was told electricle wiring, had taken in 4 more times then break lights failed they explained it was mechanicle malfunction, passenger seat cable broke been waiting since 8/26/99 for replacement, cruise control stopped working, warning for coolant keep eluminating
Wiring harness in the fuel tank at the fuel pump burned and melted the wires which may have caused a fire. Please provide further information.
When starting the car it's making a grinding noise. Finally, took vehicle in and it was the flywheel and starter. Dealer fixed it. Had the vehicle for two weeks after repairs, and it still didn't start. When turning the ignition key, it would either make a humming sound or nothing at all. Dealer kept it for 3 weeks and put over 100 miles on the vehicle, and still can't find what is wrong.
Caliper pin was replaced by dealership, no charge.
The horn button is hard to press down, and won't blow the horn in an emergency situation. Dealer indicated all new vehicles of this type have same problem.
Persistent high pitched whine comes thru the speakers in the car. Noise intensifies with more gas. Told it was altenator but now is said to be "normal". Gromets on the emergency brake cables were left off during assmebly of the car. Dealership neglects consumer in response to fixing these problems.
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