Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 9587 | 04/01/1995 | 41028 | A knocking/thumping noise may be audible in the passenger compartment on some vehicles due to steam formation in the cooling system. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95128 | 06/01/1995 | 45093 | Cooling system-pulsating coolant flow-noise-knock/thump - audible in passenger compartment. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| BC3485972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51482 | 4.0l equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompanied with a thumping noise or feel in the coolant hose with the engine at normal operating temperature. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1019997230 | 01/23/1997 | 51559 | 4.0l equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompnied with a thumping noise or feel in the coolant hoses with the engine at normal operating temperature. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 95153 | 07/01/1995 | 45934 | Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 01124 | 06/25/2001 | 622665 | On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt | 10/22/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 02142 | 07/22/2002 | 635982 | Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 01197 | 10/01/2001 | 627752 | Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt | 02/22/2002 | |
| 13118 | 08/01/1999 | 6091931 | Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt | 11/16/2000 | |
| 6896 | 08/01/1999 | 608921 | Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 99183 | 09/06/1999 | 6090051 | Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 12/12/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The cooling fan failed while driving @62mph on the freeway at an even speed in o.d. the blade came off the fan damaging the radiator and cutting cooling system hoses and causing major damage to the hood of the vehicle. the air conditiong unit had to be repaired as a hose was severed and complete system dried (dryer) and reserviced with freon. | |||
| 05/03/1996 | 3 | ||
| Fan blade cracked. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/13/1994 | 1 | ||
| Radiato fan developed cracks and will flew out of place. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford ranger. while driving 5 mph with the defroster activated, the vehicle began to smoke. the contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed flames under the hood. the fire department was called and stated that there was a faulty wire under the hood that caused the fire. prior to the failure, the clutch and power steering were repaired and the gas line was cleaned. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealer or mechanic. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 062909 *bf updated 07/01/09 | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| There is a metal wall between brake peda, gas pedal with engine, making it difficult to drive vehicle. consumer will add more information. *ak | |||
| 11/22/1999 | 1 | ||
| Cracked cylinder head causing engine leakage. mjs | |||
| 08/26/1999 | |||
| The coating on the body mounts rusted, which caused the body mount to collapse while driving on the highway at approximately 55mph. *ak | |||
| 04/26/1999 | 05/23/1991 | ||
| Front mounts that support body of vehicle dropped unto the wheel, almost causing loss of control. *ak | |||
| Engine gasket blew, causing oil to leak and the oil pump to stop. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/14/1998 | 2 | 10/16/1991 | |
| Oil pan gasket desintegrates and plugs oil pump. | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 03/23/1991 | ||
| While driving vehicle at 60 mph the engine locked up, owner notes that gasket stopped the engine from the oil strainer, causing lock up. *ak | |||
| 07/05/1995 | |||
| Only one side of the engine has the motor mount and it is damaging the other parts. the engine is leaning to one side. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly and without warning which could have caused a crash. took vehicle to dealer in march 1997, and dealer replaced sensors. in may 2000, problem has reoccurred. able to restart vehicle, and won't stall after first incident. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 02/16/2001 | |||
| Vapor system failed inspection. dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. please provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||