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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 06/18/2002 | 13892 | 3 | 07/20/2001 |
| While driving at any speed heard a grinding sound coming from the steering column. the noise sounded like there was no fluid in the reservoir when it was actually full. dealer examined the vehicle, and claimed that the steering was working normally. *ak power steering will lock up and will not be able to steer vehicle, this could cause an accident. also, problem with rear defroster. consumer believed that there should be a recall of all vehicles 1999 and up. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 18571 | 1 | 09/17/2003 |
| Was driving on open freeway at approximately 7:30pm on 10/17/05 when driver heard loud pop. shortly afterward, drivers vision was obscured through back window on the ford mustang convertible. when driver arrived home he noticed that the rear window was completely shattered and there was no evidence of any object striking the vehicle. driver took vehicle to ford dealership for repairs and was told that ford did not consider it a defective part. when driver notified his insurance carrier, he was informed that their glass installer was aware of the spontaneous rear window explosions occurring in the 2002-2004 model year of mustangs. driver is having dealer replace the defective equipment and replaced parts will not be available. *jb | |||