Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
96V161000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/15/1995 to 03/11/1996V (Vehicle)13477012/11/1996MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/29/199609/03/1996571120
Defect SummaryThe certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. this does not comply with fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin october 18, 1996. note:owners who do not receive the correct label within a reasonable time free of charge should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
0013306/26/2000613864Some vehicles may exhibit a false high spark advance readings when using a new generator star (ngs) tester. *tt09/20/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
BC968896100110/01/199650546Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *tt05/27/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
973502/03/199751662Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd06/27/1997
9622610/21/199650945Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw06/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
985A1203/18/1998601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt06/29/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
10/09/2000111/14/1996
 Vehicle would not start. consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. so consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. dealer charged a $1000 to take them out.*ak the light at the rear of the vehicle failed. the starter failed three times. a/c failed. the gear shifter failed. the exhaust system failed. brake caliper and rotor failed. wires underhood rust out. power steering hose failed. *yh
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
01/05/1997
 While driving 60mph the rear driver's side tire blew out, called the dealer and they said that there was a recall on the vehicle, but we did not receive the notice in time. *ak
 Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told they did not have any knowledge of recall. recall #96v161000. *ak