Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 99195 | 09/20/1999 | 6090085 | Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 9735 | 02/03/1997 | 51662 | Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 96226 | 10/21/1996 | 50945 | Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 11804 | 08/01/1998 | 615302 | Subject regarding the subwoofer enclosure on coupes with the mach 460 audio system. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
| 4696 | 08/01/1998 | 615234 | Subject regarding the subwoofer enclosure on coupes with the mach 460 audio system. *tt | 01/08/2001 | |
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606460 | Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/17/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| This car was bought with an extended warranty which never honored by the dealer. ford replaced (fired) the general manager of this dealership for dishonest practices. the car was purchased 5/97 with 13001 miles on it we picked up the extended warranty at time of purchase as per statement of general manager at the time. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 3 | 11/06/1996 | |
| With 60,000 miles on vehicle head gasket blewout, and had to be replaced at consumers expense by dealership. then 4,000 miles later, timing gasket blewout which was covered under a manufacturer service program. then, with 68,000 miles on vehicle, it started vibrating while traveling at approximately 65 mph, and revved to over 6000 rpm. consumer pulled to the side of road where engine stopped working. 3.8 liter v6 engine had to be replaced by the dealership because of complete failure. *ak air conditioner would lose power after 45 minutes of operation, dealer stated an accumulater and orifice tube was needed. the connector to the cruise control system was cracked almost in half causing the cable to disengage from the cruise control system. *slc | |||
| 2 | |||
| A/c fails during 100 degree weather.*et | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Air compressor failed. yh | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 03/17/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Paint is peeling off, down to the sheet metal & radio makes high pitched whine & static. | |||