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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

960.0. "FORD PROBE GT PROBLEMS" by JURAN::MILES () Wed Feb 14 1990 21:37

    Does anyone anywhere know anybody who owns a FORD Probe GT Turbo?  I am
    trying to locate as many people as possible because there is a problem
    with the taillights.  I would appreciate anyone's help.
    
    Thanks, Michele

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
960.1		PRFECT::PALKA		`Wed Feb 14 1990 21:41`	3
	I have one. What's the problem ? Andrew
960.2	THIS IS THE STORY ...	JURAN::MILES		`Wed Feb 14 1990 22:07`	21
	I own a 1989 Turbo. Both rear taillights have condensation in them. I have located 5 other GT owners who have the same problem. I have already paid $150 dollars to have one replaced, which is experiencing the same problem {but it started after the 90 day warranty}. They want to charge me $350 to fix them. I have spoken with many different dealers and owners. I am currently in touch with the Owner Relations Manager with Ford and someone else has been in touch a Sales Manager from Ford. One dealership and the Sales Manager have said Ford is aware of the problem. Noone else seems to be aware of the problem. I need to get a list of people who have or are experiencing the same problem. All of our cars were purchased about 1-1/2 years ago, so everyone's claiming their out of warranty. I work for a Customer Satisfaction Group. To me, this is Ford's problems and we, the customer should not have to pay for it. There's obviously a problem with the taillights. There are too many people with this problem. Do you know anyone else? Thanks, Michele
960.3	Probes in the UK?	CECV01::BROWNE		`Fri Mar 09 1990 18:23`	8
	Just curious...the Ford Probe and Mazda MX-6 (same car - different body) are built in Michigan in the Mazda plant...are these sent to the UK? By the way,my daughter's '89 Pontiac Gran Prix has the same problem,it is common with the huge taillight lenses on many late model cars.
960.4		PRFECT::PALKA		`Fri Mar 09 1990 19:13`	8
	I dont know if they could make a European version easily. There are probably some Euro-regs which make it hard. E.g. the door mirrors are not spring mounted. If they get knocked hard they wont return to the normal position - they would probably just break off ! As they are an integral part of the body design it would be rather a shame to change them. Andrew
960.5		NSDC::SIMPSON	File Under Common Knowledge	`Mon Mar 12 1990 10:49`	6
	I live in Switzerland, where the Ford Probe seems to be selling nicely. I saw 4 or 5 last week in Geneva and Neuchatel. One interesting point. I saw one in my local village supermarket on Saturday - the rear light cluster was condensed up, as described in the header note. Seems to be a problem.
960.6	I wish Ford would own up, though!	JURAN::MILES		`Mon Mar 12 1990 18:50`	20
	re: .5 Boy, do I wish you had gotten the stat's on that car.... You're right, it seems to be a problem, only Ford won't own up to it... I'm just afraid that someday, somehow, somewhere....the condensation is going to mess up the electrical system in my car....AND THEN I WILL BE REALLY MAD IF I HAVE TO FIX THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is my assumption that if the condensation continues in my taillights, I will have the possibility of having even more critical problems with the electrical system of my car? If you find any, write down the plate....I'm desperate enough to find out the persons name.... Michele
960.7	GT Tail lights	GUCCI::BBELL		`Thu Oct 24 1991 20:45`	1
	Did anyone ever get a satisfactory answer to the problem? I have it.
960.8	The Problem, Not The Answer	GUCCI::BBELL		`Thu Oct 24 1991 20:46`	1