1988 MERKUR SCORPIO User Comment / Complaint

Within five days of purchasing this vehicle, owner noticed vehicle shaking and shuddering at 25 mph and 40 mph under light throttle. this condition was and is repeatable. problem is always present at aforementioned speeds. dealer was notified, and owner was informed that dealer would contact manufacturer regarding this problem. owner was contacted 01/04/00 by dealer, and told that manufacturer will be shipping a complete transmission assembly to replace factory installed transmission. dealer stated that upon their receipt of transmission, they will contact owner to schedule 2-3 day r&r of defective transmission. owner is concerned about potential future powertrain failures due to the complexity and scope of this proceedures which will take place at dealership. owner would expect extended powertrain warranty for this vehicle.  view

I have e-mailed oldsmobile and they have referred me back to burne oldsmobile. it is a government owned vehicle that is used as an enforcement vehicle. the brakes have been replaced two times, the calipers once and now they are failing again. our group has a second oldsmobile cutlass that is experiencing the same problems with brake failure. there are no current recalls. the vehicle is covered until 36,000 miles, however; the more important issue is the constant wearing out of the front brakes as well as the calipers. please advise me of any corrective actions that can be taken.  view

Both rear doors fail to open from inside and outside.  view

Transmission does not shift out of 2nd gear when outside temperature is below 30 degrees.  view

Driver's foot slipped off brakes onto accelerator, causing vehicle to run into 4-5 inch wide steel pole which resulted in front end being pulled back about 12 inches. dual airbags did not deploy and seat belts did not catch, causing head injuries.  view

Driver's foot slipped off brakes onto accelerator, causing vehicle to run into 4-5 inch wide steel pole which resulted in front end being pulled back about 12 inches. dual airbags did not deploy and seat belts did not catch, causing head injuries.  view

Fuel problems.  view

One of the dual tanks was leaking. this could cause a fire.  view

Headlights work sometimes. the dashboard indicator lights also operate occasionally. consumer does not drive at night. not having lights will cause an accident.  view

Headlights work sometimes. the dashboard indicator lights also operate occasionally. consumer does not drive at night. not having lights will cause an accident.  view