Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 17310 | 10/01/2003 | 10004951 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold - bank 1) and/or p0430 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold - bank 2). *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 16996 | 07/01/2003 | 10003855 | Police interceptor may exhibit low charging system voltage at idle. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| 01194 | 10/01/2001 | 627747 | This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch. *tt | 02/22/2002 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| BC0696961023 | 10/23/1996 | 50368 | Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/ codes p0300 thru p0308 & eng runes rough/misses. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 12154 | 11/01/1998 | 613173 | Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 9755 | 03/03/1997 | 51935 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)- mil illumination- diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0446 stored in memory. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 962511 | 12/02/1996 | 50968 | Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| BC0774961015 | 10/15/1996 | 50405 | Concern for intermittent no start/or intermittent stall & w/ no dtc's. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC0773961015 | 10/15/1996 | 50404 | High pitch whining noise from the alternator may be caused by a loose eng ground strap. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/21/2011 | 195000 | 1 | |
| Was driving along and the headlights flickered and went out. over the pass year it has intermittently done the same. it happened again about a month ago and fortunately i had just stopped at a red light. each time it took about 3 to 5 minutes to come back on. it is very disconcerting since this is a very serious safety issue. so please do not take this lightly, i use the expressway a lot and am driving in very congested traffic most of the time. i do not know what ford has done about this problem since there are so many occurrences with these type of vehicles online. it needs to be addressed before a major accident occurs. also most people like me cannot afford these expensive repairs that are not due to ordinary wear and tear, but a manufacturer's problem. if no action is taken it will be quite a disappointment because these cars are very popular and younger people are buying them which becomes more scary in light of the kind of drivers they are. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2011 | 195000 | ||
| Was driving along and the headlights flickered and went out. over the pass year it has intermittently done the same. it happened again about a month ago and fortunately i had just stopped at a red light. each time it took about 3 to 5 minutes to come back on. it is very disconcerting since this is a very serious safety issue. so please do not take this lightly, i use the expressway a lot and am driving in very congested traffic most of the time. i do not know what ford has done about this problem since there are so many occurrences with these type of vehicles online. it needs to be addressed before a major accident occurs. also most people like me cannot afford these expensive repairs that are not due to ordinary wear and tear, but a manufacturer's problem. if no action is taken it will be quite a disappointment because these cars are very popular and younger people are buying them which becomes more scary in light of the kind of drivers they are. | |||
| 09/03/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1997 ford crown victoria caught fire. customer states that car was checked by the dealer for the defective part for the recall regarding the speed control deactivation switch and the mechanic told him everything was fine. fire department stated the fire started in the engine compartment. *kb according to the report, the fire was determined to be electrical.*jb | |||
| 1 | 12/26/1996 | ||
| Possible electrical failure, causing horn to beep when parked. *yc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 05/07/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/22/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Had a previous problem with always blowing a fuse. vehicle was parked in driveway. caught on fire. the cause was a short circuit in the heating system. dealer was contacted. *ak referenced in ea02-025 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 09/18/2000 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle experiences stalling at slow speeds in traffic and at stop signs, dealer has replaced idle air control and fuel pump and has reprogrammed the computer, however the stalling still occurs and the dealer can not remedy, consumer has almost been rear ended on two occasions, when stalling occurs, all power steering is lost, possibly engine or computer related. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/03/2004 | 98000 | 1 | 08/09/1997 |
| While parked a fire erupted under the hood. dealer stated the fire started around the cruise control wiring. no injuries reported. *ak the items under the hood were replaced and there have been no further problems. *nm | |||
| 10/20/1999 | |||
| While driving taxi to garage transmission would keep slipping, even on the streets. the vehicle caught on fire while in motion & vehicle stopped. fire department extinguished the flames. driver was informed location from engine after noticing smoke coming from under the hood. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1998 | |||
| Police department- east hampton town police: when traveling the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. cause of the fire is undetermined. vehicle is awaiting service at a ford dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 08/15/1997 | |
| Electronic digital instrumentation failure. *yc | |||