Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 98-3425 | 01/01/1998 | 607765 | Information on on using the relative cam timing test on sbds. *tt | 10/07/1999 | |
| BC0313970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51112 | Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0313972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51422 | Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| BC0111970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51029 | Units with cataltyic converter/mufflers that operate in cold weather may exhibit low power due to a plugged catalyst. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| First my engine seemed to overheat a bit then every once in a while it would sound like the engine was grinding on something and wouldn't stop.. sounded like a bunch of chains in my hood. but then on occasions the stupid thing wouldn't shut off when it was making the chain sound, even with my key out. it just happened again and now the thing smells like something is burning and i have no power what so ever in my vehicle. before when it finally shut off it sounded like it was about to spark. then it was making a clicking noise that wasn't cool. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2005 | 68000 | 3 | 12/20/1996 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch was leaking fluid. there is a nhtsa recall on other ford vehicles. the vin was not included in the recall. when the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the repair were made for a fee. also every 25000 miles, the oil pan gasket needed to be changed due a small leak. the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem. third, the exhaust and intake manifolds were leaking causing a noxious smell inside the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to the same service dealer. the dealer replaced both manifolds, and determined that there was an oil leak dripping onto the exhaust system. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/11/2005 | 73000 | 1 | 09/20/2004 |
| On sunday december 11, 2005 while traveling on the highway i expired a sudden spike in temperature on my 1996 ford crown victoria. after taking my car to a ford dealership i was informed that my plastic intake manifold had cracked. i have researched the current investigation and had never received any sort of customer notification from ford. i heard about the manifold issue from a fellow employee. the total cost of repairs for this faulty manifold was $978.00. i feel if they knew they needed to update it with an aluminum manifold than they knew the plastic ones were faulty.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 71660 | 01/03/1996 | |
| Intake manifold was replaced on 1996 thunderbird in 2000. it is now cracked, and after spending 550.00 to find that out, there is nothing ford will do even though it is on campaign (97m91). now i can not drive my car. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/20/2005 | 68000 | 3 | 12/20/1996 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the speed control deactivation switch was leaking fluid. there is a nhtsa recall on other ford vehicles. the vin was not included in the recall. when the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, the repair were made for a fee. also every 25000 miles, the oil pan gasket needed to be changed due a small leak. the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the problem. third, the exhaust and intake manifolds were leaking causing a noxious smell inside the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to the same service dealer. the dealer replaced both manifolds, and determined that there was an oil leak dripping onto the exhaust system. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 71660 | 01/03/1996 | |
| Intake manifold was replaced on 1996 thunderbird in 2000. it is now cracked, and after spending 550.00 to find that out, there is nothing ford will do even though it is on campaign (97m91). now i can not drive my car. | |||