10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 79,179 miles
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The contact owns a 1995 Ford Crown Victoria. While the vehicle was parked in the carport, the middle of the steering wheel melted from the air bag module inside of the steering wheel. As a result, the air bag is hanging from the steering wheel and there is a strong smell present from the air bag melting the steering wheel. The contact received a recall notice for the cruise control, however, the dealer and manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for this defect. The vehicle has not been repaired. The NHTSA campaign id number and powertrain were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 147,000.
- Panama City, FL, USA
While driving at 65 mph cruise control safety switch failed. Consumer parked the vehicle in driveway and the wiring caught on fire after being parked for about five to ten minutes. Consumer extinguished the fire, and vehicle was towed to dealer.
- Duluth, GA, USA
While vehicle was parked it caught on fire. Consumer stated the fire started in the engine compartment near the battery. It was the very same issue as the recall stated.
- Salem, NJ, USA
- Springfield, MA, USA