Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
1587705/01/2002637740Information on recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with the motorcraft premium gold engine coolant. *tt12/04/2002
02020201/01/2002630169Some vehicles may exhibit engine coolant seepage at the intake manifold cross over. *tt04/15/2002
01180509/01/2001625853Information on motor craft premium gold engine coolant. *tt12/04/2001
01160708/01/2001624990Information regarding a new long life engine coolant. *jg11/16/2001
01110605/01/2001620265Some vehicles may exhibit cooling system conditions such as contaminated / corroded coolant, leaking / cracked / discolored coolant overflow bottles, vibration or thumping from engine, leaking heater core, coolant overflow, high temperature07/23/2001
98B2311/20/1998615141Subject regarding reports of coolant gel after onp 98b23 cooling system repair. *tt01/02/2001
BC877994120112/01/199437804Vehicles may have a slow coolant leak due to a hole worn through the coolant recovery bottle. *tw01/10/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
BC100989702001/02/199751153Revised fan assemblies for premium diesel engines are now available. *jd06/27/1997
BC008296110111/01/199650835Uneven idle rpm, stall rough running, surge and/or spark knock when the cooling fan comes on at a idle. *tw06/17/1997
BC892895050305/01/199540096Concern of tick noise coming from passenger side cooling fan motor. *tw11/01/1995
BC424595050305/01/199540093Low fan speed at idle has been identified as a potential service issue. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
00090104/01/2000613740Some vehicles may exhibit transmission fluid leak at radiator. **mr07/28/2000
BC102939702002/01/199751740If vehicle has the engine cooling light on: check upper radiator, driver side transmission oil cooler jam nut area for leak. *jd07/17/1997
BC880595010301/01/199537917New radiator manufacturing process. *tw02/08/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02070604/01/2002637609Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise. *tt12/03/2002
1581504/01/2002637548Some engines equipped with aluminum cylinder heads may exhibit spark plug port(s) with stripped or missing treads. *tt12/02/2002
1551801/01/2002630045Subject regarding 1990 - 2002 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with a crankshaft position sensor may exhibit a crank/no start.*yd *yd04/12/2002
01010101/01/2001618005Information regarding engine mounts on severe duty vehicles may not exhibit satisfactory durability under sever operating conditions. *jb04/03/2001
1406804/01/2000613698When performing a head gasket repair on 1994 and 1995 3.8l engines the block must be checked for overbore cylinders before installing a head gasket. *mr07/27/2000
855604/01/2000613672Information on measuring for cylinder overbore condition on 1994 and 1995 3.8l engines. **mr07/26/2000
1382801/01/2000612884Information regarding the new gasket cleaning bristle disks that are available. *mjs06/13/2000
1348111/01/1999610894Information on gasket removal and surface cleaning preparation. *tt05/18/2000
991311508/01/1999609042This online bulletin is a service tip for vehicles exhibiting an engine oil leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt12/07/1999
9705011062005/01/199752899For concerns of overheat indications on the instrument panel temperature gauge, check the ect to see if a overheat condition does exist. *tw10/30/1997
BC861897020102/01/199751844Lower engine ticking noise emitting from the front of the crankshaft. *jd07/17/1997
BC103289702002/01/199751785Vehicles with a rough running/miss symptom with a misfire dtc on a particular cylinder where normal diagnosis does not pinpoint a cause, may bear a loosened cam follower for that cylinder. *jd07/17/1997
BC103339702002/01/199751792Vehicles which exhibit intermittent mil lights and/or driveability concerns should be inspected for chafing of the injector wire harness by the rhs engine lifting eye during engine roll. *jd07/17/1997
BC103499702002/01/199751822Hesitation upon acceleration due to a cracked flexplate bolt. *jd07/17/1997
BC103449702002/01/199751814Repeat seal leak rprs on the rear main seal of the 7.5l eng- several items have been identified which will ensure a quality repair. *jd07/17/1997
BC103019702002/01/199751754A 4.0l sohc engine runs rough, quits while driving and cranks but will not start, but has spark and fuel, check compression. *jd07/17/1997
BC100919702001/02/199751143Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration &/or moan in the 2600-3000 rpm range on a neutral engine run-up or driving in gear. the vibration issue is the result of a system imbalance between the engine, flywheel & clutch. *jd06/27/1997
BC102469723001/23/199751617Some 1996 and early 1997 4.6l rwd vehicles may exhibit a cold start engine fead belt chirp noise. *jd06/27/1997
BC971396110111/01/199650859Revised special service tool used to set the height of the retaining collars for the bi-metal fluid level thermostatic element. *tw06/17/1997
BC888395030103/01/199539216Redesigned pulleys to correct whistle/whine noise from under the hood. *tw03/30/1995
BC880995020102/01/199539153Vheicles under 10,000 miles may experience a whine or warble noise coming from the timing belt cover area. *tw03/17/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
CSP-08B0205/01/200810026287Ford: csc letter was received. certain vehicles equipped with 6.0l or 7.3l diesel engine who may have paid for a warranty deductible on a specific type of fuel injector related repair between january 2003 and september 2007. model and mo10/15/2008
02090405/01/2002637853Some vehicles equipped with the 7.3l diesel engine, may exhibit a no crank condition or exhibit excessive noise when cranking. *tt12/06/2002
517011/01/1998613302Subject regarding cost cap for fqr diesel short blocks. *ak06/20/2000
9705011061405/01/199752893White smoke from the exhaust on start-up in cool temperatures on the 7.3l di and other diesel engines is normal. *tw10/30/1997
BC103109702002/01/199751767Smells diesel exhaust in the cab, check that the connection at the inlet or outlet to/from the turbo is appropriately connected. *jd07/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02100805/01/2002637871Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l 2v engine may exhibit a whistling noise from the formed nylon tube in the idle-air bypass flow circuit. *tt12/06/2002
02110405/01/2002637878Subject regarding new gasket remover / cleaner and service tips for aluminum heads and blocks. *tt12/06/2002
02070104/01/2002637603Some vehicles built at the cuautitlan assembly plant equipped with the 4.2l engine and automatic transmission may exhibit an exhaust vibration condition when the engine is at idle in drive and / or reverse with the air conditioner turned on12/03/2002
02080604/01/2002637614Some vehicles with the 3.0l duratec engine may exhibit an intermittent engine quit condition. *tt12/03/2002
02140207/01/2002636295Information on engine noise and vibration / no crank / noise during crank on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine. *tt11/07/2002
02160208/01/2002636184Some vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire or rough running condition. *tt11/06/2002
01240412/01/2001630618Some vehicles while operating in the alternative fuel mode only, may exhibit no start, reduced engine power with power steering application at idle or moving less than 5 mph. *tt04/18/2002
01240312/01/2001630616Concerns with bi-fuel equipped vehicles exhibiting reduced engine power, rpm dip or idle surge greater than 2000 rpm immediately following tip-in. *tt04/18/2002
01230111/01/2001630483Experiencing rough idle or no start condition on cng bi-fuel engines only. *tt04/17/2002
01230211/01/2001630485Experiencing low engine rpm during initial cold start and/or loss of engine power upon clutch engagement. *tt04/17/2002
01200910/01/2001630294Concerns with hesitation, stumble or stall during low speed parking maneuvers or after traction assist operation. *tt04/16/2002
01200410/01/2001630286Concerns with engine oil leak at oil filter seal area on vehicles produced 8/1/2000 through 10/10/2000. *tt04/16/2002
01211110/01/2001630310Concerns with engine overheating condition and/or the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with codes p1285 and p1299 stored in memory. *tt04/16/2002
01211010/01/2001630308Concerns with an oil leak from the head gasket area on romeo built engines only. *tt04/16/2002
02010101/01/2002630154Some vehicles built before 3/5/2001 equipped with a 3.0l duratec engine may exhibit a hesitation on cold start drive away only between the ambient temperatures of 10-32 c (50-90 f). *tt04/15/2002
02010401/01/2002630159Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehicle have been found to leak coolant and / or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt04/15/2002
02010801/01/2002630165Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start condition in alt fuel mode. *tt04/15/2002
01190709/01/2001625847Some 4.0l ohv engines exhibiting noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt12/04/2001
01190509/01/2001625845Some vehicles equipped cng bi-fuel engines may exhibit a hesitation when accelerating from the stopped position while operating in the natural gas mode. *tt12/04/2001
1527909/01/2001625728Information on ford remanufactured engines. *tt11/30/2001
01160308/01/2001625045Some vehicles equipped with a 2.0l zetec engine may exhibit a hesitation/surge at cruise or light tip in at 72-96 km/h (45-60 mph) and / or a cold idle roughness, hesitation / surge and / or long crank times after a hot soak condition.11/16/2001
01160508/01/2001625057Some vehicles may exhibit a no start, crank time greater than 10 seconds, stall with power steering application at idle and / or stall on decal while operating in the laternative fuel mode only. *et11/16/2001
01150507/01/2001621146Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start condition in both the gasoline mode and the alt fuel mode. *tt09/07/2001
01150207/01/2001621143Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a crank no start with the alt fuel light on. *tt09/07/2001
01090505/01/2001620247Vehicles built 11/25/2000 equipped with 7.3l dit engine only may exhibit lack of power under a load, or at cruise or on acceleration. *tt07/23/2001
01101005/01/2001620259Some cuautitlan built vehicles equipped with the 7.3l powestroke diesel engine with engine serial number (esn) between 5000000 and 5008850 may exhibit a low oil pressure condition. this may be caused by the rear lifter gallery cup plugs07/23/2001
01101105/01/2001620260Subject regarding bi-fuel component identification chart for bi-fuel engines only. this article is to serve as an aid to ensure correct ordering of major components by identifying component to vehicle application. *tt07/23/2001
01060503/01/2001619504Some vehicles when driving in the alternative fuel mode may exhibit a hard start, no start or start then immediate stall, hesitation or surge at idle, with fuel selector switch lamp on in bi-fuel mode. *tt06/01/2001
01080204/01/2001619346Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start condition. *tt05/23/2001
01010401/01/2001618011Some vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission may exhibit a spark knock or pre-ignition condition during steady cruise driving or under light acceleration. *jb04/03/2001
01010901/01/2001618023Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation and in some cases engine backfiring through the induction system on cold starts with no diagnostic trouble code present. *jb04/03/2001
00250312/01/2000617170Some medium duty vehicles equipped with the 7.3l powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the diesel combustion. this noise may sound like a rod knock, but is intermittent and increases in intensity as the03/14/2001
00260112/01/2000617214Experiencing rough idle / miss after start-up during cold ambient temperatures less than -12 degrees c (10 degrees f). *tt03/14/2001
00250412/01/2000617190Some vehicles may exhibit an engine buck, surge, or jerk (also known as hitching / hesitation) while the speed control is active through all engine temperatures. *tt03/14/2001
00250512/01/2000617210Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0l 2-valve engine may exhibit a spark knock condition on heavy acceleration with 87 octane gasoline. hot weather and lower octane gasoline may contribute to the concern. *tt03/14/2001
00230811/01/2000616575Some vehicles may exhibit a no crank / no start condition in temperatures below -12 degrees c (10 degrees f). *tt03/06/2001
00240811/01/2000616587Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine may exhibit spark knock (ping) under acceleration. *tt03/06/2001
1199412/01/1998615458Some 1988 - 1998 gasoline engine vehicles may exhibit stall and no restart or hard / no start conditions while operating on an unseasonable hot day with an inappropriate winter blend fuel. *tt01/16/2001
463108/01/1998615167Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph. *tt01/02/2001
00120306/01/2000613909Concerns with 5.4l vehicles experiencing spark knock during light to moderate accelerations. *tt09/21/2000
00080104/01/2000613732Some vehicles built through 7/15/98 may exhibit a rough idle approximately 20 seconds after cold engine start-up may occur on some vehicles. **mr07/28/2000
859604/01/2000613690Information regarding fqr for engine availability. **mr07/27/2000
98507311/01/1998613204Information on diagnosing diesel engines exhibiting white smoke on cold start. *tt06/19/2000
840203/01/2000612839Some gasoline engine vehicles may exhibit stall and no restart or hard / no start condition while operating on an unseasonable hot day with an inappropriate winter blend fuel. *tt06/13/2000
746511/01/1999610833Subject regarding gasket removal and surface cleaning preparation. *tt05/15/2000
582903/01/1999605230Some gasoline engine vehicles may exhibit stall and no restart or hard / no start conditions while operating on an unseasonable hot day with an inappropriate winter blend fuel. *tt06/04/1999
BC101169702001/02/199751180Engine removal service on a vehicle equipped with a 4.6l windsor built engine- romeo/windsor engine differences. *jd06/27/1997
BC428595060106/01/199542068Unknown11/01/1995
BC884095020102/01/199539157Vehicles equipped with traction control units may exhibit no engine rpm increase on start-up in cold ambient conditions. *tw03/17/1995
BC884795020102/01/199539160Starting crank times that are occasionally longer than normal. *tw03/17/1995
BC877294120112/01/199437799Engine rolling idle concerns wit engine at normal operating temperature. *tw01/10/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
02050403/01/2002636419Cocerns that the front end accessory drive belt (fead) may hydroplane on the water pump pulley when the belt is splashed with water. *tt11/08/2002
BC102879702002/01/199751729Fead belt slips. *jd06/27/1997
BC880197230101/23/199751646Engine accessory dirve belt noise may occur under certain conditions. *jd06/27/1997
BC416595030103/01/199539210Improved parts for service of drive belt tracking issues. *tw03/30/1995
BC880195010301/01/199537916Noise fead belt during gear shifting. *tw02/08/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
ASI-2236705/01/201210044525Ford: with some 6.7l engines and turbo chargers that have failures, are inspected and cleaned, are found to have foreign objects lodged in exhaust gas recirculation (egr), intake and exhaust systems. engine components are replaced or rep07/11/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
1521109/01/2001625745Subject regarding 4.0l exhaust system excesive sulphur smell. *tt12/03/2001
01090705/01/2001620241This article is intended to be an aide in diagnosing conditions related to heated oxygen sensor (hos2), catalyst, and fuel system monitor related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt07/23/2001
01010301/01/2001618009Some vehicles may exhibit a miss sound from the exhaust. *jb04/03/2001
459808/01/1998615142Information used when diagnosing evaporative emissions concerns for all 1994 - 1999 obd-ii vehicles. *tt01/02/2001
BC952397020102/01/199751850Sound described as an exhaust leak *jd07/17/1997
BC000596110111/01/199650793New diagnostic and replacement instructions for the evaporative emission purge flow system. *tw06/17/1997
BC002596110111/01/199650808A check engine light and mecs code 16 may be caused by a pinched vacuum lines in the egr control system. *tw06/17/1997
BC521396100110/01/199650488Information on performing p/p text hx1 or hx39 on the emission system. *tt04/24/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
BC510297230101/23/199751645P1443 dtc it is imperative that vacuum line integrity to the vapor management valve be verified. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1692206/01/200310002633P0420 and/or p0430 catalyst efficiency diagnostic trouble codes. 1996-2003 ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles. *tt09/09/2003
BC011197020101/02/199751029Units with cataltyic converter/mufflers that operate in cold weather may exhibit low power due to a plugged catalyst. *jd06/27/1997
BC101359702001/02/199751199Cataltyic converter/muffler that operates in cold weather may exhibit low power due to a plugged catalyst. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
01200110/01/2001630278Concerns with pcv system icing - high idle after steady state driving in extreme cold temperatures. *tt04/16/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
00200409/01/2000618657Concerns with exhaust pipe contacts rear cotrol arm resulting in groaning, buzzing and / or rattling noise from rear of vehicle. *jb04/18/2001
BC101689723001/23/199751516Black soot like substance may stain the lower rear quarter panel rearward of the exhaust outlet. *jd06/27/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06/01/20041
 Dangerous stalling problem with vehicle. *mr *sc
1
 The vehicle had broke down within the specified warranty periods. ford denied the warranty because the consumer cannot show receipts of oil and filter purchased and installed over the past two years. *mr scc
1
 The manufacturer issued a recall and installed a device that stops the engine fan from causing fire when it overheats. however the engine started over heating since the fan was turned off. (recall 00v-367 nhtsa and manufacturer 00s44). *yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
1
 Water pump leaking.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
06/20/20032
 Radiator replaced by ford dealer (motorcraft) at 110k miles, seal began to leak after 20000 miles (130k miles), ford will not warranty. *nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/01/20041
 Foia fwd fm webmaster request documents pertaining to ford blown spark plugs fm any ford vehicles fm 1997-2002. *mr *sc *jb
07/13/20031
 Motor malfunction caused vehicle to catch on fire. *mr there was a binding noise that had come from the engine or the transmission, the consumer noticed a huge puff of smoke, pulled over, and tried to suppress the fire. (ford box van 1991) *scc *jb
1
 The vehicle stalled on several occasions, however the dealer was unable to find the cause of the problem. *ts *jb
1
 Head gasket failed. nlm
02/01/2000210/01/1997
 We were origanlly told our car needed a new computer chip,we now believe it was a blown headgasket the entire time. the car ran alright for a month or so,but never quite the same,after we got the chip, the check engine light always remained on,the dealer said they would have to re-start the computer,and addtional $200.00. we drove it for another month,until it finally just quit. after talking to several different mechanic's they all informed us it was a blown head-gasket all along. several other t-bird owners have told us the exact same thing happened to them,at approx. the same milage. has there or will there be a recall on the head-gaskets? ow many complaints do they need to recieve,before they will re-call a vehicle?*ak( dot number: )
1
 Head gasket failed. nlm
 Piston defect in v10 engine.
02/16/19966
 Premature engine mount failure. *dh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
 Severe stalling problem, due to a defective tfi modual, which prevents the spark plugs from sparking.
1
 Engine knocks.
1
 Engine dying out.
12/18/19958
 Engine burned up due to a lack of oil changes. *sd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1
 Egr valve failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
11/01/20041
 The intake manifold failure occurred while driving. the vehicle overheated and had become damaged. *bf *sc
1
 Problems with manifold on lincoln mercury vehicle.*mr consumer didn't qualify for the recall because only police vehicles were included. consumer felt this was a case of fraud. the consumer had to take a seven hour 350 mile drive outside of his family vacation to pick up the replacement part. the town the vehicle broke down in didn't have the part in stock. *ph *jb *jb
1
 Consumer stated he is having difficulty getting the manufacturer to replace a defective intake manifold, other than for public use vehicles.*jb

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