10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jul 011999

Tracer

  • miles
Potential for fatalies was great as car just quit at 65 mph with no warning in the middle lane of a 3 lane interstate. This happened twice. Both times head just blew apparently allowing water to be sucked out bottom of car circumventing sensors. Radiator still had water in it.. no steam or indication car was hot. Temperature gauge was reading normal both times. I had mulitple mechanics review car and no one can find problem. However both times water seaped into passenger side floor board. After rebuilding engine and then replacing engine when it happened again at 91,000 miles no one could explain why it happened or find a problem with cooling system or any other component..I fear to drive this car again not knowing what is causing it or when it will happen again.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 132000

Tracer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While drivnig about 60/65 vehicle came to a complete stop. This happened without any kind of warning. Vehicle was towed to a Ford dealership, where the timing belt was replaced at owner's expense.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #3

May 172000

Tracer

  • miles
Engine valve fell off the engine and caused engine failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that it was not covered under recalls, and all repairs would be at consumer's cost.

- North Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 161995

Tracer

  • miles
Funny noises when driving due to a hole in converter. Also, bolt fell out from engine, causing engine to fall. Vehicle completely stopped while driving at 65 mph after oil leaked out. Repairwork done at owners expense. Provide further information.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 211998

Tracer

  • miles
Pulley:crankshaft fell off without prior warning.

- Palos Hills, IL, USA