Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| BC2922950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95616 | 03/01/1995 | 39911 | Cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01246 | 12/10/2001 | 630515 | Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
| 96727 | 03/25/1996 | 613349 | Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine is cold and under acceleration. *tt | 06/22/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/02/2005 | 79000 | 1 | 03/25/2005 |
| Dt: the vehicle caught on fire, the fire marshal said it started in the engine compartment, the insurance agency came to pick up the vehicle. also, the house caught on fire. *ak the fire started under the hood on the driver's side. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/06/2001 | 1 | 09/21/2000 | |
| While driving vehicle would not go forward. consumer stated transmission went out. dealer contacted. *ak cruise control and door locks are inoperative. emergency brake light stays illuminated. front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. head lights will not shut off. thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. the struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. driver side seat belt inoperative. electrical switch that adjusts the driver seat shorted out and caught fire in the engine compartment, ground cable on the battery broke causing computer to be inoperative, starter switch, solenoid, lock cylinder, circuit breaker, and tem sensor were replaced. air conditioner failed and vents do not work. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| After vehicle was parked for an hour consumer noticed smoke coming from vehicle . please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| 02 sensor burned out while consumer was pulling out of dealership after purchasing vehicle. also, this caused radio/ speedometer to burn out. contacted dealer, and dealer fixed problem.*ak | |||