Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3012100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9568 | 03/01/1995 | 39904 | Revised oil pan gasket. *tw | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - ENGINE | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 89000 | 1 | 03/20/1991 |
| When the vehicle was idling the consumer smelled a heavy scent of oil burning. while driving at 65 mph, the engine began revving at a high rate. also, the transmission gears would not go into third or fourth gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the bushing was made of plastic. however, the bushing should be made from metal. the manufacturer had been informed. *ak when the cable linkage was disconnected, the destruction of the clutch would occur. (locking up the higher two gears, without the lock up only the first and second gear would work) *scc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| When making a turn in either direction vehicle intermittently stalls. dealer has replaced idle sensor, has not remedied the problem.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| Car has started to stall repeatedly at idle or near idle speeds but not consistantly, otherwise runs fine. airbag light also blinks on and off 9 times stops and re starts blinks consistantly, works?*ak | |||
| While driving 30-40 mph vehicle completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1996 | 0 | ||
| Engine compartment fire. *sd | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine intermittently races when in park or neutral after being driven for short distance, then parked for short period of time. *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 01/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Egr valve replaced due to malfunction. *sd | |||