Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
02110505/01/2002637879An intermittent air bag lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble code b2295, b2296 or b2477. (tt12/06/2002
02130707/01/2002636292Subject regarding air bag warning lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 (driver - side air bag circuit high resistance) and / or b1998 (passenger side air bag circuit high resistance) stored. *tt11/07/2002
01030502/01/2001619167Some vehicles not equipped with side airbags may exhibit a condition where the airbag warning lamp is illuminated with diagnostic trouble code u2017 and / or u2018. *tt05/17/2001
759604/01/1998613800Information on replacement of the air bag diagnostic monitor. *tt08/03/2000
1356411/01/1999610934Brief information on air bag sliding contact damage prevention. *tt05/18/2000
1355611/01/1999610932This bulletin states that when performing any steering system repairs that may allow the steering column shaft to free wheel, make sure that the steering shaft is properly secured to prevent air bag sdliding contact damage. *tt05/18/2000
651307/01/1999610670Information on painting restrictions for the covers of the driver and passenger air bag modules. *tt05/10/2000
1290006/01/1999606930Information addressing painting restrictions on air bag modules. *tt09/08/1999
BC202797020102/01/199751838Vehicles prior to 1989 with efi have a diode external of the wiring harness for air bypass valve circuit. *jd07/17/1997
BC314095030103/01/199539192Manufacturer's recall 95s0g - when removing an air bag module, the vin must be recorded because they are matched. *tw03/30/1995
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
98021DB6000401/21/1998605629Action letter stating ford supports nhtsa's present rule that permits installation of key-activated air bag on/off switches. *tt07/27/2000
00B3303/01/2000613559Information regarding certain vehicles in which an interim airbag deactivation shunt was installed by a ford or lincoln mercury dealer - key activated airbag on-off switch installation. *mr07/21/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
05/26/2000101/01/1999
 Brakes lock up, result in an accident, airbag did not deploy.
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
01/01/19011
 Problems with air bag warning light illuminated on dashboard.*mr dealer was notified about defective vehicle. *cb