Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
BC292295040104/01/19953055300Unknown11/01/1995
956803/01/199539904Revised oil pan gasket. *tw11/01/1995
9531002/01/199539222New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw03/31/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9981605/03/1999606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt08/19/1999
958804/01/199541029Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw11/01/1995
9521001/01/199539124Engine hesitation/surge during light acceleration. *tw03/17/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA93022FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/30/199308/31/1994IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
 There is no summary currently available
PE93010FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/02/199307/30/1993IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08/15/19951
 The vehicle experienced several engine related failures, the thermostat was replaced, the water pump was replaced twice, there was an oil leak, and the serpintine belt was replaced twice. *slc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09/27/1995
 Hydraulic adjuster latch in engine has malfunction. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
1
 Heard a popping and hissing noise while driving because the exhaust air supply check valve came off, allowing the fumes to come through the passenger compartment. *ak *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
03/20/199702/23/1992
 Muffler malfunctioned, also replaced power door locks. *ak