Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 95310 | 02/01/1995 | 39222 | New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| 9588 | 04/01/1995 | 41029 | Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Water pump replaced. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/28/1993 | 3 | 03/26/1990 | |
| Batteries continually leak acid, causing corrosion damage to emissions evaporator canister, wires, starter solenoid, battery cables and bottom of radiator. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1989 | |
| Piston size incorrect. | |||
| 02/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| 10/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Valve cover gaskets replaced. *sd | |||
| 03/10/1993 | 0 | ||
| Flywheel | |||
| 03/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced noisy engine. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Engine oil seal replaced, also thumping noise underneath. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/14/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving could hear a lot of noise. had contacted dealer, but they could not determine what was causing the noise. please provide more information. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1989 | |
| Vehicle stalled when engine overheated. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 2 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Twice the engine just quit running without any warning, i left the vehicle at my fathers home over night the first time and the next morning it started up. i drove it for about a week k and it just quit running again , this is very dangerous because the mechanic could't find a problem(it started up the next day again). | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| When vehicle is driven for extended periods of time in hot climates, it stalls out and dies. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak *jb | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 22 | ||
| Engine stalls intermittently. *dh | |||
| 02/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| Engine oil seal replaced. *sd | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Went to start the vehicle, flame came from the engine compartment, resulting in vehicle being totaled. *ak | |||
| 12/18/1994 | 9 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/28/1993 | 3 | 03/26/1990 | |
| Batteries continually leak acid, causing corrosion damage to emissions evaporator canister, wires, starter solenoid, battery cables and bottom of radiator. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/05/1997 | 0 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Exhaust manifold cracked. | |||