Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| The first problem we encounter was the ac going out the first day we had the vehicle was told it worked great. the air cond problem the heater did not work was told it was reapired and has yet to work not even the defrost. the thrid was the emergency brake going out and the springs popping. the fourth probelm while driving at about 35mph no warning signs no nothing the vehicle launged forward and came to a complete stop. got out of the vehicle and looked under and the whole drive shaft had broken intwo. thank goodnes we werent goping down a hill we have rolled. my baby and mother were with me and no one was injured.the guy we bought it from refuses to fix it says i have to pay for it this vehicle has been in the shop thre times already in two months. we bought it with no warranty because his mechanics inspeacted it before we purchased it and told us it was in great shape. we belived them now we are stuck with a lemon and still paying for it. isnt there anyone out there who can help? | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| Two cylinder heads cracked and leaked coolant on engine. tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Insufficent coolant in engine gaskets. causing it to develop three cracks. tt | |||
| Oil is leaking onto hot exhaust manifold due to valve cover gasket failing. ford is aware but offered no relief. please descrcibe details. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/21/1997 | |||
| After trying to start the vehicle 3 times the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. cause unknown. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1996 | |||
| The car caught on fire while being driven. the fire started in the engine compartment. please describe. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/06/1995 | |||
| The exhaust system is leaking into the engine compartment. consumer smelled very bad fumes/odors in the passenger compartment. *ak | |||