Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| 04189 | 12/13/2004 | 04245 | 10014062 | Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt | 04/27/2005 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 041514 | 08/09/2004 | 04189 | 10011159 | Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt | 01/04/2005 |
| 031501 | 07/12/2004 | 04137 | 10009321 | Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt | 09/23/2004 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 15463 | 12/01/2001 | 630569 | Concerns with vehicles exhibiting door glass inoperative condition. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 06/29/2004 | 6936 | 14 | |
| While driving 40 mph and when brakes were depressed the vehicle pulled from side to side. *ak there was a clunk after the brakes were released, the front tires rubbed on the frame when turning, three belts were installed within 6000, the vehicle smelled like oil, even with the a/c on. the motor rattled before the gears were shifted, with the a/c on the motor would surge up and down to the point where the vehicle would pull. after the consumer would take his foot off of the gas there would be a slight acceleration, the vehicle would hesitate and lunge forward. the vehicle was sometimes hard to start and must be cranked several times. there was a rattle in the rear of the rear of the vehicle as if something was loose moving back and forth. poor alignment had worn the tires on the outside edge. the bolt from the vehicle was found in the driveway, and the rear window had an air leak. *sc *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 24988 | 1 | 12/15/2001 |
| The heater core failed on my 2002 ford mustang causing the windshield to fog over with the moisture being released. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 46802 | 1 | 03/06/2005 |
| 1. driver door window not going up or down on track 2. took car to dealer for repair 3. dealer states that window roller guide fell off glass causing window to bind caused damage to window regulator. 4. dealer states window and window regulator need replacing. 5. owner declined repair. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 3 | 10/11/2002 | |
| Consumer stated vehicle the vehicle accelerated without warning. dealer notified. *ak. the consumer stated there was aloud noise when the vehicle was placed in any gear and then the vehicle jerked. the consumer also believed the speedometer was not working correctly. the rear view mirror was loose, the tail light lens had condensation, the window seal trim came off and the windows made up when up or down. *jb *nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 01/08/2006 | 62500 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger side seatbelt webbing did not release more than 3 inches. the vehicle was parked when the seatbelt became unusable. the vehicle has not been inspected concerning the seatbelt. additionally, while driving 30mph the windshield wipers would not move smoothly across the windshield. the wipers made a thumping sound when in use. the wiper blade assembly was replaced previously by the dealership during a routine inspection. the dealership determined the wipers were the correct type for the vehicle. it is also difficult to see through the front windshield when it is raining. upon inspection the dealership did not determine there was a problem with the windshield for visibility. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/08/2006 | 62500 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the front passenger side seatbelt webbing did not release more than 3 inches. the vehicle was parked when the seatbelt became unusable. the vehicle has not been inspected concerning the seatbelt. additionally, while driving 30mph the windshield wipers would not move smoothly across the windshield. the wipers made a thumping sound when in use. the wiper blade assembly was replaced previously by the dealership during a routine inspection. the dealership determined the wipers were the correct type for the vehicle. it is also difficult to see through the front windshield when it is raining. upon inspection the dealership did not determine there was a problem with the windshield for visibility. | |||