Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 9524 | 01/01/1995 | 39120 | New radiator manufacturing process/modification. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9568 | 03/01/1995 | 39904 | Revised oil pan gasket. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95617 | 03/01/1995 | 39912 | Early wear of fead tensioner pulley on vehicles with 5.0l/5.8l engines. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2922950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| 95514 | 03/01/1995 | 39886 | Revised oil fill procedures. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9588 | 04/01/1995 | 41029 | Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2922950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 982010 | 10/12/1998 | 603695 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| 95719 | 04/01/1995 | 41019 | Green condensate or white smoke coming from exhaust pipe. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| Plastic radiator cracked, temperature gauge started to rise and also started leaking. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1995 | |
| This appears to be a design defect. the catalytic converter is melting the radius arm bushings. ford has had similar problems with ford explorer and probably f150. if you talk to the parts folks this is a commen problem. i have written and called ford several times about this. the radius arm bushings help hold the front axle in place, when they melt it causes the vehicle to steer and brake dangerously. | |||
| 12/28/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Was told overheated catalytic converter burned through transmission fluid line, causing fire. my husband and i were driving on a trip (on 12-28-98) when our 1994 ford bronco caught on fire. after the fire trucks arrived and the flames were put out, th | |||
| 11/09/1995 | |||
| Radial arm bushings are being melted by catalytic converter. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Exhaust pipe hit fuel tank which made a hole in tank. had fuel tank replaced, and exhaust pipe is rubbing against that tank. had not contacted dealer.*ak *slc | |||