Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 5206 | 12/01/1998 | 615338 | For certain vehicles the octane shorting bar located on the passenger side of engine compartment near the bulkhead is not intended to be functional in reducing detonation / spark knock. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| BC1034197020 | 02/01/1997 | 51810 | Resetting of the tripcomputer on expedition & navigator where the information is not contained in the owners guide. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC9688961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50546 | Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| 12994 | 07/01/1999 | 614779 | Subject regarding a/c vacuum reservoir / check valve location for the air conditioning system. *tt | 12/14/2000 | |
| 0018 | 01/10/2000 | 612297 | Vehicles equipped with electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) , may exerience the blower motor staying on high after desired temperature is reached and/ or the system does not maintain set temperature. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| 6686 | 07/02/1999 | 610729 | Subject regarding air conditioner vacuum reservoir / check valve location. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
| 13342 | 10/01/1999 | 609620 | Vehicles with 2.4l, 4.6l, and 5.4l engines may exhibit an a/c moan at idle. *tt | 04/04/2000 | |
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 99195 | 09/20/1999 | 6090085 | Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 99128 | 06/14/1999 | 606449 | Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling noise while driving with a/c in the off position at speeds above 64 km/h (40 mph). *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
| 98239 | 11/23/1998 | 603723 | Experiencing no or intermittent auxillary a/c mode / blower control on some vehicles. *yc8 | 03/03/1999 | |
| BC1033797020 | 02/01/1997 | 51797 | Condensate forming on the outside of the evaporator. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC3070970227 | 02/27/1997 | 51675 | Concerns of condensate forming on outside of evaporator case. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| 9735 | 02/03/1997 | 51662 | Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 13712 | 01/01/2000 | 612700 | Information regarding vehicles that experience the radios that display no dj-no disc or cd will not eject. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 13773 | 01/01/2000 | 612800 | Information for compact disc player problems, radio may display no dj- no dusc or cd will not eject. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 7929 | 01/01/2000 | 7929 | 612424 | Diagnostic information for compact disc player problems. | 06/08/2000 |
| 7897 | 01/01/2000 | 7897 | 612294 | Diagnostic information for compact disc player probles, no disc or cd will not eject. this indicates no communication between radio and disc player. | 06/07/2000 |
| 983592 | 01/06/1998 | 607854 | Subject pertaining to radio inoperative conditions. *tt | 10/14/1999 | |
| 9811342 | 02/01/1998 | 607512 | Information on removing the radio chassis from some vehicles. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606460 | Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
| 9873 | 04/13/1998 | 601341 | Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt | 07/24/1998 | |
| 97050110632 | 05/01/1997 | 52910 | Newly designed volume knob, incorporating a momentary on/off switch. *tw | 10/30/1997 | |
| BC105849705 | 05/01/1997 | 52864 | Vehicles with premium radios will be equipped with volume control/on-off switch. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
| BC3140970220 | 02/20/1997 | 51732 | Inoperative cd changer may be due to loose 66 pin connector. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE99060 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/27/1999 | 03/08/2000 | FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIO | 00V073000 | |
| Odi has received five reports involving 1997 through 1999 ford expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles that allege some of the eight hitch mounting bolts either became loose or came completely out ofits retaining plate.one of the complainants indicated that while towing a trailer the hitch actually separated from the frame on the passenger's side of the vehicle when the four mounting bolts on the side came completely out.this allower the hitch and trailer to contact the pavement.inspection of the four bolts on the driver's side reveled that they were loose as well.this investigation has been opened to further study the issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/26/2000 | 1 | ||
| The air conditioning drain tube leaked onto the oxygen sensor causing failure, dealership replaced tube with extension and replaced oxygen sensor. *mjs | |||
| 10/23/1997 | 2 | 11/06/1997 | |
| A/c blower noisy. mjs | |||
| 1 | 06/14/1997 | ||
| Air conditioner producing mildew smell from vent. | |||
| 1 | 06/14/1997 | ||
| Air conditioner failed causing it not to get cold. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | |||
| 11/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Was driving suv down highway and it just shut down. found out it was the transponder on the anti-theft system burnt up. i felt that it is very dangerous to be designed that way. *la | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 06/19/2005 | 119000 | 5 | 06/28/2003 |
| Dt:consumer stated that since t she bought vehicle it had electrical problems. dealer told consumer had consumer to take vehicle to a special shop, they would try to figure out the problem. consumer said that within the first three months vehicle had two ignition switches installedt hat consumer did not have to pay for. vehicle had several other electrical problems. consumer said that without the key in ignition the windshield wipers /radio came on, and the air bag deployed. sometimesm the windows would not role back up after being rolled down. consumer arrived home after driving vehicle all day. consumer parked and went inside the house. about five minutes later, found out that vehicle was on fire. firemen stated they could not tell what caused the fire.*ak | |||
| 10/10/2000 | |||
| Had taken vehicle at least 3 different times to dealer for non working radio. after 3rd time dashboard started smoking. could smell rubber & plastic. went back to dealership. mechanic indicated would need to rewire & then reground the wires. had also claimed penny in radio caused electrical short. due to alarm going off, key could not be used. vehicle could not be started. mechanic could not resolve issue of electrical system & indicated it was driver's problem. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2099 | |
| I was driving when my spare tire fell off and i feel that the matter could have been much worse if i was driving on the highway when it happend. i also have a 9 month old baby that was in the truck when it happened. this vehicle has been nothing but problems for us and it seems like it just keeps getting worse.*ak | |||
| 01/07/2002 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| After she was in the parking lot, the spare tire cable wire broke, causing spare tire to fall out from underneath the truck. *ak *jb | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 01/01/1997 | ||
| The cable holding the spare tire snapped and the tire fell. this happened while i was driving slowly in a pasture but i make many trips thru chicago on the interstate. i wonder if this is a flawed design or if there is something i can do to insure this won't happen again in traffic. i don't know how to find out if this is a frequent occurrence.*ak | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| While wife was driving on road noticed spare tire had fallen of vehicle. then, found out that steel cable broke without any signs of rust.*ak | |||
| 06/20/2001 | |||
| Consumer was driving 50 mph when spare tire was rolling down the highway. cable that holds spare tire under the vehicle had snapped. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| While trveling and without any indication spare tire cable snapped, causing tire to fall into highway. *ak | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| The cable holding the spare tire under the chasis aparrently snapped, thereby releasing the spare onto the roadway. the tire crossed two lanes of traffic and ended up on the sidewalk. this could have been catostrophic had it hit another vehicle or a pedestrian!!*ak | |||
| 03/16/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Spare wheel fell from its position under rear of car. whatever was holding wheel broke. car was in motion (35mph) on busy street in guadalajara, mexico. a miracle an accident and substantial damage was averted. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1999 | |||
| The cable that supports the spare tire broke causing tire to fall off . *yc | |||
| The cable that holds spare tire snapped, causing the tire to fall, almost resulting in an accident.*ak | |||
| The cable that supports the spare tire that is positioned underneath vehicle broke when consumer drove over a dip that was in the street, causing the tire to dismount. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1997 | |
| While driving on the highway at 45 to 50 mph spare tire under truck fell off/ shift cable bracket breaking while consumer was pulling into a driveway. *ak *ml | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 04/04/1998 | 1 | 08/02/1997 | |
| Car jack collapsed and hit shoulder of consumer. | |||