Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 12741 | 05/01/1999 | 6091710 | Some vehicles under severe duty cycles may exhibit cracks on the lower radiator support. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 6290 | 05/01/1999 | 607054 | Information regarding the improved radiator support. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 032132 | 10/30/2003 | 98269 | 10004843 | Some vehicles equipped with aftermarket modifications may exhibit a crank but no start or a hard start/long crank condition. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032137 | 10/30/2003 | 00610 | 10004848 | For 7.3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032131 | 10/30/2003 | 98205 | 10004842 | Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 16999 | 08/01/2003 | 10003148 | High pressure oil pump leak. *tt | 10/09/2003 | |
| 16683 | 03/01/2003 | 10001937 | False failure of the vapor management valve (vmv). *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| 16697 | 03/01/2003 | 10001943 | Exhaust air rush noise and lower power. *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| 6585 | 07/01/1999 | 610701 | Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit diesel engines may develop a cracked flexplate. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
| 13180 | 09/01/1999 | 6090538 | Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs | 03/21/2000 | |
| 6997 | 09/01/1999 | 6090310 | Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt | 03/14/2000 | |
| 983215 | 02/13/1998 | 607430 | Some vehicles with may exhibit higher than normal engine idle speeds. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| 97512 | 03/03/1997 | 51947 | Idle- rolling idle- surge- vehicles built 8/96 through 12/96 with 7.3l engine. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC0320972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51430 | Rolling idle/stall- cylinder contribution test, and injector buzz test. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0325972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51435 | Some 5.4l front end serpetntine belts may make some noise between temperatures fo 30 f-50 f. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0315970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51114 | Fead belt squeal, cold only. revised belt released. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0322961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50730 | Hard starting with dtc's p0341, p0344. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 5257 | 12/01/1998 | 615374 | Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 4981 | 12/01/1998 | 615321 | Some vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines may exhibit a cold start engine knock concern until warmed up. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 4664 | 08/01/1998 | 615200 | This bulletin states that for certain vehicles it is not possible to set the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evaporative emissions gross leak) if a customer refuels the vehicle with the engine running. * | 01/03/2001 | |
| 12767 | 05/01/1999 | 607088 | Exhibiting a vibration that may be interpreted as an nvh condition. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 12162 | 11/01/1998 | 613177 | Some vehicles equipped with 6.8l engines, may exhibit a customer concern or engine roar or engine noise for the first few minutes of operation after a cold start. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 12139 | 11/01/1998 | 613160 | Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l or 6.8l engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 983570 | 01/01/1998 | 607838 | Some engines may exhibit oil leakage. *tt | 10/13/1999 | |
| 983106 | 02/25/1998 | 607400 | Information regarding engine assemblies being added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) program. *tt | 09/22/1999 | |
| 996034 | 05/01/1999 | 606947 | Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 982313 | 11/23/1998 | 603760 | Some vehicles with a 7.3l direct injection (di) turbo diesel engine, one or more of the following concerns may be present: rough idle, stalling, hesitation/ stumble, loss / lack of power, poor fuel economy, and excessive oil consumption. | 03/04/1999 | |
| 98205 | 10/12/1998 | 603690 | Exhibiting rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 982512 | 12/21/1998 | 603650 | Some vehicles with higher odometer readings may experience a hesitation on acceleration just off idle and misfire complaints with malfunction indicator lalmp ( mil ) on. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
| BC0320970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51119 | Rolling idle/stall. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0782961014 | 10/14/1996 | 50408 | Concerns of check engine light 'on'. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 14365 | 09/01/2000 | 618636 | This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
| 982314 | 11/23/1998 | 603761 | Premature wear of the belt tensioner may occur on some vehicles. *yc | 03/04/1999 | |
| BC0056972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51407 | Some vehicles with air conditioning can exhibit a cold start accessory drive belt noise (chirp) concern. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0315961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50723 | Fead belt squeal, cold only. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 03213 | 10/30/2003 | 95613 | 10004814 | A no-start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| 16945 | 07/01/2003 | 10003835 | An oil leak at the turbocharger pedestal around the exhaust backpressure actuator. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| BC0695961023 | 10/23/1996 | 50367 | 'off-idle' vibration/boom/drone emitting from the exhaust system on 4.2l engines. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5203961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50479 | 'off-idle' vibration/boom/drone emitting from the exhaust system on vehicles equipped w/ 4.2l engines. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 981512 | 08/03/1998 | 609551 | A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. ak | 04/03/2000 | |
| 982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| BC0883961004 | 10/04/1996 | 50440 | Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/17/2006 | 130000 | 1 | 07/02/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle a loud clanging noise was heard. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined a piston rod was bent due to anti-freeze leaking into the piston cylinder and the engine needed to be replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/14/2011 | |||
| 1997 ford econoline van. the spark-plug blew out of the aluminum triton engine destroying the existing threads. fire hazard. exposed fuel to engine compartment. | |||
| 12/27/2009 | 82000 | 1 | |
| As i type this complaint, i am listening to secretary lahood,....if what he says is true i should hear something back from you fairly soon!! i have a complaint with the v10 ford engine.....if you go to the internet and type in ford v10 engine spark plug ejecting or anything similar to that inquiry you will get a host of complaints about the problems that i am experiencing. my 1997 ford (motorhome) spit out a spark plug several month ago. called ford, they suggested that i have my mechanic install an insert to repair the stripped out head or replace the heads.....offered no other help. the insert fix cost $1,000. new heads would have cost $3,000 each. work would be guaranteed for a whopping 90 days. i opted for the $1,000. fix. after the fix, my wife (fighting lung cancer) and i (retired air force-military) headed to florida from michigan. we made it to indianapolis....approx 350 miles. the newly repaired head insert allowed the plug to spit out again!! long story short, we returned home and had a new engine (remanufactured) engine installed at a cost of $5,000. my military pension cannot afford these kind of monetary hits. i am also told that this problem could have easily caused a fire. we were lucky in that regard. ford reps, both at the dealership level and ford customer service (their phone # located in the ford service manually) denied any problems....yet the internet is full of complaints. please tell me you are aware of the problem and are trying to find some recourse for the ford customers who have experienced the problems and expense that i have. all the mechanics that i have talked to were very familiar with the problem. that only adds to my dismay. why hasn't there been more public info on this problem....why hasn't this problem been addressed by ford motor co. or at least fairly handled on a case by case basis. at the very least, i would appreciate some recognition that your agency is aware and looking into this problem. thank you so much! *tr | |||
| 04/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving at 20 mph or over there was a knocking sound that was coming from the engine and after contacting the dealer the dealer stated that crankshaft was no longer any good. nlm | |||
| 02/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| Front engine timing cover is leaking coolant. heater was not working, causing consumer to have it inspected. coolant is leaking into engine, and slowly damaging engine. dealer was contacted. *ak consumer states that the vehicle now needs a new engine. *yd | |||
| 05/16/1999 | |||
| While driving engine: pulley separated from the vehicle. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 09/30/1996 | ||
| Defective engine pistons. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/30/1998 | |||
| Vehicle loses of power in cold weather. also, driver's seat belt fails to retract properly after using it. has to pull it back and forth to get it to retract. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| While making a turn the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. also, there is a vibration which may cause more wear and tear on the tire. *ak *ml | |||
| 07/06/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving vehicle at 55 mph with cruise control engaged. all of a sudden heard a loud popping noise and the vehicle was filled with dark smoke. consumer pulled vehicle over to the side when it became engulfed in flames. emergency vehicle arrived on location and put the fire out. vehicle was totaled, and is being inspected for cause. condition is unknown at this time. *ak | |||
| 3 | 07/12/1996 | ||
| Engine stalling. | |||