Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 96719 | 03/25/1996 | 613340 | Experiencing a rapping or clanging noise when the steering wheel is turned rapidly or when turning on a bumpy road surface. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| BC1383950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45748 | Vehicle may exhibit a moan when turning - to correct this condition, replace the high pressure hose with a tuned hose. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 03/17/1994 | |||
| Parked at place of employment for one hour vehicle caught on fire. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| The power steering pump and power train axle were replaced, also having other problems . please describe . *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Tie rod failed. | |||
| 02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Replaced tie rod ends. *dh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 08/26/1997 | 1 | 03/10/1993 | |
| Power steering pump and rack and pinion system is contaminated with water, causing them to fail. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/06/1998 | |||
| While driving at 30 mph to 40 mph the steering column caught on fire. applied the brakes to pull over on the side of the road. in order to start the vehicle up, consumer had to try ten times, and no dash light came on until he turned it many of times. *ak | |||
| 10/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Recall no 96v071000, ignition switch, it was fixed on 18-oct-96. the steering wheel, is now very loose as a result of the dealer service. dick lewis ford. 707- 448 7111. vacaville, ca. *slc | |||
| 06/28/1995 | |||
| The steering wheel became loose because of the bearings. please describe.*ak | |||