4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,272 miles

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problem #2

Aug 032002

Safari 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,544 miles
Steering column failed while turning left. Dealer stated steering pump broke. As a result of steering failure the power brakes became inoperative.

- Dixon, CA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 112000

Safari

  • miles
While traveling on the freeway at 65 mph the fan belt tensioner pulley sounded like it exploded, the power steering quit and the brakes would not stop the vehicle. I had to force my way to the emergency lane and coast to a stop. Refd also oib id #S848796 709479 844009 --- someone is going to die from this defect

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

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