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1988 MERKUR SCORPIO User Comment / Complaint

1988 MERKUR SCORPIO User Comment / Complaint

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1995-01-10 00:00:00 Atlanta, GA

Unintended acceleration at a high speed while cruise control is activated.

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1995-01-10 Atlanta, GA
Unintended acceleration at a high speed while cruise control is activated.  view
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Brakes grab/pulsate.  view
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Calipers failed.  view
1998-07-30 Clio, MI
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1998-07-30 Greenwood, IN
While driving engine hesitates then completely shuts off/stops running no matter how fast consumer drives. no indication or warning, incident occurred six times. dealer replaced parts and only lasted four to six months.  view
1998-07-30 Oswegatchit, NY
When vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, traveling at 55 mph, both air bags deployed. the hot gases from the driver's side air bag burned the driver and the passenger. the driver's right arm was burned. the passegner received burns on the chin/wrist/elbow and inside of the right arm. the vehicle has not been repaired.  view
1998-07-30 Oswegatchit, NY
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1996-12-30 Greensville, MS
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1996-12-30 Greensville, MS
After the vehicle was repaired under the recall the consumer started having problems with the abs brakes; also, the brake lights in the instrument panel constantly stay on.  view
1996-12-30 Orlando, FL
Vehicle was parked, went to release parking emergency brake, passenger's and driver's side airbags deployed without warning, no impact involved.  view
1998-07-30 Cleveland Heights, OH
Century model no. 4720; harness strap tie tabs do not restrain child properly, causing child not to be restrained while riding in vehicle. car seat company is aware of problem and notes that they are replacing tie tabs. the child removed the tie tabs and consumer is concerned that other children may do the same thing, consumer states the only reason the tie tabs are being replaced is because she called regarding the problem, there is nothing in the owners manual that states the tie tabs wear and need replacement periodically, seat was purchased new.  view
1996-12-27 Keokuk, IA
Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak.  view
1996-07-22 Chico, CA
Rear defroster inoperative, causing poor visibility.  view
1996-12-27 Keokuk, IA
Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak.  view
1996-12-27 Keokuk, IA
Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak.  view
1996-12-27 Keokuk, IA
Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak.  view
1996-12-27 Keokuk, IA
Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak.  view
1996-12-27 Keokuk, IA
Turn signal failed; also, headlights/parking lights malfunctioned, as well as power door locks/rear brakes and two fuel injectors failed, causing a leak.  view
1996-12-27 Pasadena, MD
Electrical short in the door assembly, sliding door will come open intermittently while driving.  view
1996-12-27 Satelitte Beach, FL
When it rains and the driver tries to make a turn the vehicle will shut off completely and could cause an accident.  view
1996-12-27 Mokona, IL
Driver's side automatic lap/shoulder belt will not retract, red release buckle would not hold if pulled on will not latch properly.  view
1996-12-27 Pensicola, FL
The vehicle has abs. when applying brakes the vehicle will not stop and they are slow to engage.  view
1996-12-27 Houston, TX
When car is accelerating at low speed it stalls, took to dealer five times and some parts were replaced, will send in the work papers.  view
1996-07-22 Chico, CA
Misalignment, causing vehicle to pull to the right.  view
1996-12-27 Calfornia, CA
Driver's side lap/shoulder belt failure, automatic shoulder belt retractor caused the seat belt to catch on the sunvisier  view
1998-11-27 San Juan, PR
Engine overheats and has made noise since ownership, overheats even when gauge does not indicate. (attorney for consumer).  view
1998-11-27 San Juan, PR
Engine overheats and has made noise since ownership, overheats even when gauge does not indicate. (attorney for consumer).  view
1998-11-27 San Juan, PR
Electrical cable for the air conditioner failed, consumer unable to receive repair work due to lack of parts as a result the vehicle caught fire while driving due to cable failure.  view
1998-11-27 Los Angele, CA
Transmission failed causing grinding noise and vibration.  view
1998-11-27 Los Angele, CA
Suspension failed resulting in popping, clicking, rear end shifting down at stops with bouncing up and down when driving.  view
1998-11-27 Los Angele, CA
Air conditioner producing mildew smell from vent.  view
1998-11-27 Los Angele, CA
Air conditioner failed causing it not to get cold.  view
1998-11-27 Strongsvil, OH
Coil spring fractured causing damages of other components (struts & tires)resulting in the vehicle to collaspe, prior to recall notice.  view
1998-11-27 Los Angele, CA
Transmission cable recalled and repaired however still experiencing problems.  view
1996-07-22 Mohnton, PA
Driver's side motorized seat belt locks in the open position, leaving driver unsecured.  view
1998-07-30 Wessington, SD
Fuel tank: recall number 96v071000. there is a malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly, causing a portion of unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the auxiliary tank, causing an overfill condition in the second tank, resulting in fuel leakage. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states recall work was corrected in feb of 95. problem still occurs.  view
1996-12-26 Bellerose, NY
Owner has automatic seatbelts, he states that seatbelts on driver's side do not stay on track, he has difficulty in fastening them.  view
1996-12-27 Waukegan, IL
Brake failure, driving at speed of 15 mph, frontal collision, impact 12:00, applied brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance.  view
1996-12-27 Salem, OH
While driving noticed another vehicle pulling into lane, applied brakes, pedal went to floor, loss of steering control, rearended another vehicle. consumer states brakes still fade.  view
1996-12-27 Salem, OH
While driving noticed another vehicle pulling into lane, applied brakes, pedal went to floor, loss of steering control, rearended another vehicle. consumer states brakes still fade.  view
1996-12-27 Sullivan, IL
The bolt that holds the structure frame and axle is coming off.  view
1996-12-27 N. Bend, OR
Experienced malfunctioning of the passenger's side power door when it won't unlatch from inside or outside.  view
1998-11-27 Englishtow, NJ
Vehicle bucking/stalling due to failure of the tp sensor and exhaust oxygen sensor.  view
1998-11-27 Englishtow, NJ
Vehicle bucking/stalling due to failure of the tp sensor and exhaust oxygen sensor.  view
1998-11-27 Carle Plac, NY
The brake and abs warning lights light up, as driver continued driving the pedal became hard, driver was able to turn and stop vehicle.  view
1996-07-22 Toms River, NJ
Vehicle pulls to the right, causing poor stability.  view
1998-11-27 Blackwood, NJ
Motor mounts failed, recall component however vehicle denied due to mileage limitations.  view
1998-11-27 Grosse Ile, MI
Vacuum failed resulting in leakage and the check engine light coming on.  view
1998-11-27 Folsom, CA
Fuel pump failed causing vehicle stalling.  view
1998-11-27 Folsom, CA
Fuel sensing element in tank, wiring of the units plug were frayed and charred as if overheated.  view
2010-05-23
I have burned uo that connecotr a couple fo times, some guys remove the black plastic and solder the wires to make a good connection, not sure what I am going to do, this is a pain in the butt  view
1998-11-27 Mahwah, NJ
Drivers side seat belt does not retract properly.  view
1998-11-27 Hastings, NE
Transmision failed causing vehicle to stall.  view
1998-11-27 New City, NY
Electric window openers are located so that they can be engaged without knowing due to design.  view
1998-11-27 New City, NY
Design of lighting system does not include glove box and trunk light resulting in poor visibility in darkness.  view
1998-11-27 New City, NY
Poor vision from the rear window due to design.  view
1998-11-27 Setauket, NY
Wiper arm linkage ball joint failed prior to recall notice causing poor visibility during massive storm almost resulting in vehicle collision.  view
1996-07-22 Bakersfiel, CA
Ignition switch fire.  view
1998-07-29 West Jorda, UT
While attempting to start engine, smoke came from the ignition switch. a small fire occured under the center park plug wire.  view
1998-07-29 West Orang, NJ
Both front brake rotors warped at approximately 22,000 miles.  view
1998-11-27 Monticello, IN
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1998-11-27 Irvine, CA
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1998-11-27 Lansing, MI
Fuel pump gasket failed resulting in motorcycle fire prior to recall notice. (attorney for consumer).  view
1998-07-29 Limerick, PA
Timing chain bracket broke and the valves were ruined. dealer aware of the problem, and stated the bracket was redesigned. no tsb, no indication or warning of incident when driving. dealer cannot duplicate the problem.  view
1998-07-29 Southington, CT
Front frame separated from the vehicle, causing the steering mechanism to drop into the vehicle 6 to 8 inches. manufacturer has been notified.  view
1998-07-29 Peabody, MA
Recall 94v029000, fuel system. manufacturer states that they are not aware of the recall or the work was already done. dealer. also indicates that the problem was taken care. someone did the work and did not report it. dealer cannot duplicate the problem, and is charging the consumer to remedy the problem.  view
1998-07-29 Skokie, IL
Owner received recall notice a month ago. contacted dealer and was told parts had to be ordered. parts are still unavailable, and dealer does not know when parts are going to come in. recall # 97v194002, abs brakes.  view
1998-07-29 El Dorado, CA
When pushing down on the turn signal to turn left and steering wheel is a little to right, the turn signal will not go down or stay down. the dealer is not able to correct the problem.  view
1996-07-22 Warrensbur, IL
Driver's shoulder harness will not retract to the proper position.  view
1998-07-29 Chicago, IL
Owner had recall repair work done in march, vehicle now is leaking brake fluid from the abs system unit onto the driver's side and dealer will not repair vehicle again. recall # 97v217000, abs brakes.  view
1996-12-23 Huntington Beach, CA
While driving on freeway approximately 20mph, making a left turn when vehicle in front stopped and was hit. neither air bags deployed. dealer said air bags did not deploy because were not wearing seat belts.  view
1996-12-23 Huntington Beach, CA
While driving on freeway approximately 20mph, making a left turn when vehicle in front stopped and was hit. neither air bags deployed. dealer said air bags did not deploy because were not wearing seat belts.  view
1996-12-23 Kennewick, WA
While driving vehicle on highway driver noticed smoke coming from engine, when owner pulled vehicle over the engine burst into flames , the fire department had to put fire out twice because it had restarted after the first time they put it out.  view
1996-12-23 North Las Vegas, NV
While driving vehicle at about 25mph owner was involved in a frontal impact ,and there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side airbags. the passeger received injuries.  view
1996-12-23 Guthriesville, PA
After putting the vehicle into the drive position, with foot still on brake, the vehicle accelerated, causing an accident.  view
1996-12-23 Casselberry, FL
Gear indicator was in the reverse position vehicle surged backwards, braking system would not override the acceleration, causing the vehicle to hit a house.  view
1996-12-23 Casselberry, FL
Gear indicator was in the reverse position vehicle surged backwards, braking system would not override the acceleration, causing the vehicle to hit a house.  view
1998-11-27 Lakeland, FL
Transmission leaking and would not move due to failure of the cooler line quick connect fittings (recall component), recall performed however failed due to wrong part installation and needed full replacement of transmission due to damage.  view
1998-11-27 Lake Fores, CA
Egr valve failed.  view
1995-11-09 North Plai, NJ
Electrical fire (ohio state police accident report).  view
1998-11-27 Mandeville, LA
Water pump and timing chain and gear failed.  view
1998-11-27 Mandeville, LA
Water pump and timing chain and gear failed.  view
1998-11-27 Mandeville, LA
Recall work on lug nut and automatic transmission shift cable retention not completed at dealership due to scheduling problems, work performed elsewhere.  view
1996-12-26 York, PA
The power assisted brakes went out on the vehicle. the driver was going 30mph and had no brakes. she had to put the car in park to stop it.  view
1996-12-26 Chicago, IL
Whenever it rains the vehicle cuts off, the spark plug/ alternator and battery have been replaced at three different times and the problem still occurs. please describe problem.  view
1998-11-27 Des Moines, IA
Seat belt failed several times resulting in locking up.  view
1998-11-27 Orlando, FL
Recall work on the fuel sending unit not completed due to scheduling problems with dealership.  view
1998-11-27 Orlando, FL
Rear light bulb failed.  view
1998-11-27 Ithaca Col, NY
Automatic seat belt failed prior to recall notice resulting in tightening itself over consumer's body.  view
1998-07-29 Painesville, OH
While bringing vehicle to a stop in traffic engine stalls and shuts off, and cannot be restarted. possible cause a faulty solenoid in torque converter housing.  view
1995-11-09 Youngstown, OH
Vehicle fire due to engine overheating and leaking anti-freeze onto hot engine. (ohio state police report).  view
1998-07-29 Mesquite, TX
Vehicle stopped when another vehicle rear ended first vehicle, and the seat belt on the driver's side did not lock up, leaving driver without protection.  view
1998-07-29 South Haven, MS
Owner was involved in a low speed accident at 5 mph and both driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed, causing injuries to both paseenger and driver. cause unknown.  view
1998-07-29 South Haven, MS
Owner was involved in a low speed accident at 5 mph and both driver's and passenger's side airbags deployed, causing injuries to both paseenger and driver. cause unknown.  view
1998-12-02 Elmwood Pike, IL
Turn signal cover came off and hit another vehicles windshield.(ohio traffic crash report).  view
1998-12-02 Detroit, MI
Vehicle engine fire.  view
1998-12-02 Landing, NJ
5 lugs/bolts broken causing wheel to fall off.(ohio traffic crash report).  view
1998-12-02 Fair Lawn, NJ
Recall component (cooler line quick connect fittings) failed prior to recall notice resulting in the vehicle catching on fire.  view
1996-12-27 Canoga Park, CA
Driving home and the belt just came loose, tried to tighten against body but it just wouldn't tighten.  view
1996-12-27 North Palm Beach, FL
Owner has problems with getting out of vehicle, he states that all doors remain locked when trying to exit the vehicle, he notes that when using the manual lock release button there is a resistance of electrical force keeping doors locked.  view
1996-12-27 Allentown, PA
Back split bench seat: bottom of the seat does not lock in place, when sitting on front of seat, the back pops up, cause unknown. took to dealer and did not repair it, is taking to a dealer on monday for repair.  view
1995-11-09 Triadelphi, WV
Vehicle backfired and caught on fire, while in motion (ohio state police accident report).  view
1998-11-27 Omaha, NE
Front door frame front moulding binding with fender.  view
1998-11-27 Omaha, NE
Struts leaking, shocks failed causing vehicle to pull.  view
1998-11-27 Omaha, NE
Struts leaking, shocks failed causing vehicle to pull.  view
1998-11-27 Omaha, NE
Struts leaking, shocks failed causing vehicle to pull.  view
1998-11-27 Omaha, NE
Coolant leaking due to clamp failure.  view
1998-07-31 Baltimore, MD
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle front brakes lock up. owner replaced brake pads 4 times.  view
1998-07-31 Baltimore, MD
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle front brakes lock up. owner replaced brake pads 4 times.  view
1998-07-31 Tyler, TX
Consumer was driving on highway at 65 mph on a heavy down pour all of a sudden the vehicle spun out of control for unknown reason. consuner believed the left back wheel may have locked up. dealer has not been notified. consumer will take it in for inspection.  view
1998-11-27 Omaha, NE
Valve cover gasket failed resulting in leaking.  view
1998-11-27 Omaha, NE
Rocker cover gasket and oil pan gasket failed resultin in oil leak.  view
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