Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
99V361000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/03/1999 to 12/06/1999V (Vehicle)138101/10/2000MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/29/199901/10/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. an incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. this label contains instructions for the activation of the childproof safety locks.
Consequence SummaryThe operator of the vehicle may believe the childproof safety lock was activated when it was not, potentially allowing the door to be opened from the inside.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.
NotesFord recall no. 99l02.owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000. owners who do not receive the replacement label within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
02200110/01/200210013086Replacement speaker installation tips. *tt04/07/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
0220810/14/200210013060Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh04/07/2005
1335510/01/19996092160Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt11/27/2000
724910/01/19996090834Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt03/30/2000
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
05/10/200003/01/2000
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
05/06/20000
 No cool air comes from drivers side air conditioning system. took vehicle to dealer for 3000 mile service, consumer then told dealer of problem with air conditioner. they attempted to correct problem, but were unable to remedy the problem. head quarters in detroit told dealer to take out the whole front dashboard. they removed the heater er box transfer, still could not remedy the problem. *ak