This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Mark viii. The contact stated that he received a recall notice informing him that the wiring harness switch could leak internally, overheat, smoke, and burn. The identical failure has occurred with the contacts vehicle while driving. The inside of the vehicle was damaged and was repaired for $3800. The contact stated that the dealer did not replaced or repair his wiring harness switch; therefore, he had to perform the repair himself and he will not be reimbursed. The manufacturer stated that if there was a a recall the vehicle would be repaired other than that the contact is liable for the repair costs. NHTSA 07V336000, vehicle speed control is related to the failure. The failure mileage was 58,730
With foot on brakes vehicle started to rev, and took off on its own. Wheels were spinning & burning. Took vehicle to dealership twice for the problem. Mechanic could not locate cause of problem.
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- Clarksville, TN, USA