1987 STERLING 825 User Comment / Complaint

I have been informed by the dealer that my van's fuel pump had a short in it. according to them, the short was the reason why my van stopped 5 times without warning, burning the fusible link. the van stopped three times on the freeway while i was driving up to speeds of 65 mph and once in the middle of a busy intersection!. there was no warning each time this occurred. the first garage replaced the fusible link, separated the wires in the link, and then replaced the ignition switch all to no avail. then the van was taken to a dealer and the problem according to them was a short in the fuel pump. the next day the van again stopped, the dealer said they had erred by accidently pinching the ground wire of the fuel pump while installing it. each time the van was repaired i was told they thought they had solved the problem. when i called dodge headquarters to inquire if they had heard of similiar problems or complaints i was told by their customer service person that they could not respond to my question. i hope that this dangerous condition has been repaired this time. i'm concerned that the van would suddently stop without any warning at any speed day or night. i could have killed someone or been killed.  view

Often the vehicle does not start in park. must shift to neutral and then start.  view

First the braking system started to vibrate when brake applied, rotors were machined, then brakes continued to lock up and calipers were replaced and now vibration has returned. second the engine has had a running problem since almost day one and now has loud knocking and rattling comming from engine. third, two of the steel wheels became weak and began to warp and truck could no longer be driven. as of now, vehicle has been in the shop for 22 consecutive days and i have only owned it five & a half weeks. so far, no repairs have been made to make the vehicle drivable.  view

First the braking system started to vibrate when brake applied, rotors were machined, then brakes continued to lock up and calipers were replaced and now vibration has returned. second the engine has had a running problem since almost day one and now has loud knocking and rattling comming from engine. third, two of the steel wheels became weak and began to warp and truck could no longer be driven. as of now, vehicle has been in the shop for 22 consecutive days and i have only owned it five & a half weeks. so far, no repairs have been made to make the vehicle drivable.  view

First the braking system started to vibrate when brake applied, rotors were machined, then brakes continued to lock up and calipers were replaced and now vibration has returned. second the engine has had a running problem since almost day one and now has loud knocking and rattling comming from engine. third, two of the steel wheels became weak and began to warp and truck could no longer be driven. as of now, vehicle has been in the shop for 22 consecutive days and i have only owned it five & a half weeks. so far, no repairs have been made to make the vehicle drivable.  view

My transmission slipping in reverse  view

Intermittently while driving at highway speeds the vehicle will downshift to second gear, causing the engine to rev rapidly. the dealer and manufacturer hasve been notified. cause of misbehavior unidentifiable.  view

While driving the speedometer would read the wrong speeds . the dealer had replaced the speedometer cable sensor and parking lights.  view

Century model # 4765. dom 05-05-97; the left handle on the shield sprung apart. the manufacturer will be notified.  view

The horn fuse blew out, causing the horn to be inoperative. replaced the fuse, and problem reoccurred. dealer cannot determine problem.  view