Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 98418 | 03/02/1998 | 601279 | Absence of temperature control on some vehicles. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 97710 | 03/31/1997 | 51917 | Power windows- inoperative- fuse opens- vehicles built 9/1/96 through 1/13/97. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC007191101 | 11/01/1996 | 50828 | Econolines with power windows may experience an open 30 amp fuse. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Company owns 23 vans. 14 of them are ford econolines. almost all of them have the same problem with the defroster which costs abour $600.00 to fix. also, the rear hubcaps on this van keeps falling off because the clips to keep them in place are plastic. | |||
| 04/16/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Heater flap broke which then didn't allow the defroster to defrost the windows - no heat was applied throughout the van.*ak | |||
| 01/02/1998 | 1 | 03/18/1997 | |
| Heater failed when temperature was 28 degrees f, windshield froze up and driver was unable to see. | |||
| 01/02/1998 | 1 | 03/18/1997 | |
| Heater failed during freezing tempartures allowing windshild to freeze over obstructing visibility. | |||
| 01/02/1998 | 1 | 03/18/1997 | |
| Heater stopped working when the temperature was approximately 28 degrees. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| While using defroster to clear windows heater fans do not run. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 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 | |||
| 01/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Heater core failed. yh | |||
| 04/08/1999 | 07/15/1996 | ||
| Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in front. also, had to replace master cylinder/ heater core/premature worn out tires, and starter. *ak | |||