Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 17868 | 06/01/2004 | 10008262 | Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u1147 and/or u1262. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 0162 | 04/02/2001 | 619266 | Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| 12154 | 11/01/1998 | 613173 | Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 983566 | 01/01/1998 | 607837 | Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt | 10/13/1999 | |
| 983566 | 01/19/1998 | 607484 | Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| 98110 | 01/19/1998 | 605570 | Subject regarding passive anti theft system (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| BC3272970207 | 02/07/1997 | 51870 | Vehicles are equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) - vehicle will not start without the correct ignition key. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC1025097230 | 01/23/1997 | 51621 | Passive anti-theft system. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 962510 | 12/02/1996 | 50967 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307 and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 962511 | 12/02/1996 | 50968 | Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96265 | 12/16/1996 | 50991 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97111097234 | 11/10/1997 | 53660 | Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/31/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 60 mph the vehicle caught on fire. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1996 | 1 | 01/03/1996 | |
| #8 plug wire failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the gauges on the instrument panel would unexpectedly fail during normal operation of vehicle, dealership examined vehicle, and replaced the alternator, which has failed to effectively remedy the problem, vehicle has been to mechanic on several occasions and still cannot fix the problem. *jg *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Battery failed. | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 10/31/1996 | |
| Battery replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/03/1996 | 6 | ||
| The car shuts off when idling during traffic. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 12/08/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Ignition computer required resetting. yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Starter failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Instrument cluster (i/c) hood insufficient to prevent lower i/c lights from reflecting in windshield with tall drivers. creates very distracting reflections in drivers field of view. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 8 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Front brakerotors/pads/calipers failed. also, replaced transmission gears/clusters/interior body panels. | |||