Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
9923811/15/19996090164A temperature gauge fluctuation and / or a knocking / thumping noise may be audible inthe passenger compartment on some vehicles. *tt03/09/2000
9709029718909/02/199754075Experiencing a thumping noise or tempeature gauge fluctation with some vehicles. *yc03/30/1998
BC010396010212/01/199546429Rangers w/ 2.3l, for all issues relating to water pump leakage during warranty period, call jim shopp on pager 1-800-961-6829 prior to repair. will advise whether problem relates to pump or the inlet line.04/25/1996
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
BC101999723001/23/1997515594.0l 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. *jd06/27/1997
BC348597230101/23/1997514824.0l 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. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0222111/11/200210008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj07/27/2004
87019710/22/200210000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt03/25/2003
0112406/25/2001622665On 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. *tt10/22/2001
1318009/01/19996090538Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs03/21/2000
699709/01/19996090310Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt03/14/2000
551803/01/1999605190Information on servicing oil pan gasket leaks. *tt06/03/1999
9762203/17/199752004Idle- high engine rpm- vehicles with 2.3l engine and manual transmission. *jd07/17/1997
BC032497020101/02/199751128Cold engine knock/tick noise. *jd06/27/1997
96252412/02/199650980Engine - 4.0l - new torque-to-yield connecting rod fasteners. *tw06/17/1997
96261912/16/199651003Engine - 4.0l - torque-to-yield (tty) crankshaft damper bolt. *tw06/17/1997
BC966696100110/01/1996505272.5l duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator, water pump belt/tensioner, egr tube, linkshaft bracket or exhaust manifolds. *tt05/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
0214207/22/2002635982Some 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. *tt11/04/2002
0124612/10/2001630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt04/18/2002
0119710/01/2001627752Some 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. *tt02/22/2002
014703/05/2001619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt05/30/2001
1311808/01/19996091931Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt11/16/2000
689608/01/1999608921Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt11/09/2000
1217411/01/1998613224Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs06/19/2000
9918309/06/19996090051Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt03/06/2000
98321202/13/1998607426Subject pertaining to vehiciles exhibiting an idle high engine condition. *tt09/22/1999
9981605/03/1999606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt08/19/1999
98032404/01/1998603517Concerns of cold engine upper knock / tick. *yc02/23/1999
9841503/02/1998601276A high engine rpm at idle, with engine at normal operating temperature, may occur on some vehicles. *yc07/16/1998
BC032496110111/01/199650732Cold engine knock/tick noise. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
BC010196010212/01/199546428Rangers w/ 3.0l, the accessory drive belt may emit a chipping noise due to a slight pulley misalignment. inspect & service normally if misalignment is severe or if belt damage has occurred. a revised belt will be released in a tsb the firs04/25/1996
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
98201010/12/1998603695Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc03/02/1999
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
BC040796111511/15/199650753Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts. *tw06/17/1997
BC049096111211/12/199650763Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed component. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
98231011/23/1998603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak03/03/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
 Temperature gauge fluctuates back and forth.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
12/20/1996105/01/1996
 Lower radiator hose failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
05/09/19961
 While driving and when attempting to accelerate while vehicle was in low gear, it popped out of gear into neutral. also, when shifting gears vehicle was making a noise. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer has replaced clutch, and has stated that manual transmission needed to be replaced. *ak dealer also replaced first gear syncro, blocker ring, and third gear blocker ring. heater would not blow hot air, dealer replaced thermostat. tail pipe was hitting spare tire causing noise, dealer repositioned tail pipe. *slc
 Under cold weather conditions, radiator leaks excessively. brookdale ford has been informed that a bulletin by ford will supply additional anti-freeze until.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/25/200107/01/1998
 I went in to have the oil changed and they showed me that the oil pan gasket was about to blow out. i had just had the oil changed 3000 miles agoe and went on a trip whit a new oil change. i returned home and went to get the oil changed again the next day and found the oil gasket comming out. thank god it did not blow while i was driving back home during the long trip i had gone on. *ak
09/09/20001
 Engine. knocking rod at only 56,000 mi. over $3,000 for new engine. headlights failed to turn on before leaving driveway. came on after turning on high beams and turn signals. on 4 separate occasions, i'm about to downshift to make a turn and the engine cuts off. no power steering, nearly lost control.
12/24/1997
 Engine connecting rod failed.
03/01/19972509/01/1996
 While driving vehicle stalls out, incident has occurred three times. consumer's speed varies between 25-65mph when driving. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
 Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal impact at 20 mph in which there was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side airbags. also, motor mounts broke in low speed crash. cause unknown. *ak
09/01/1996104/22/1996
 Crank sensor shorted out.
08/19/1996101/27/1996
 Engine valve assembly failed.
01/24/19971
 Air intake valve located low on vehicle, when going through several inches of standing water, water sucks up into air intake, blew rod in engine, instantly caused engine to die, dealer is rebuilding engine. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
12/03/20011
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
07/01/20014
 Engine will stall intermittently while traveling at any speed, regardless of weather conditions / temperatures. dealership has examined vehicle, and was unable to determine a cause for this problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak
07/21/2000201/01/1996
 Abnormally high cold idle made worse by attempting to 'kick it down' with accelerator pedal; pedal sticks to kicked position causing engine to race even higher. must shut off engine to avoid damage. with engine off, must repeatedly stomp pedal to attempt release. partial release still leaves very high engine speed, undriveable. dealer can't duplicate problem; found corrosion at end of throttle cable, cleaned and lubricated. not sure if problem is fixed, since on both occasions the vehicle had sat for one week of nonuse before problem occurred.
03/20/2000
 While driving down the road and all of a sudden lost all power and vehicle stalled. contacted dealer. *ak
10/01/1997
 I was wonering about my vehicle catching fire in an accident i had gottin into. *ak
07/05/1996
 Vehicle continues to lose speed when going up hill. with the accelerator to the floor, the speed decreases and the engine and over drive lights blink.
1208/01/1996
 At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents 3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. all problems still exist. engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.
04/06/1996
 Engine locked at 42,000 miles.
112/27/1995
 Oil pump failed.
1
 Engine idles very erratic.
07/01/1998412/01/1995
 Vehicle engine shuts down while driving.
10/08/19973
 In wet weather vehicle stalls when traveling over small puddles.
10/15/1995
 Engine intermittently fails/stalls.
01/09/1997411/01/1996
 During five different times at various speed the motor runs between 3/4 to 1/2 wide open. please describe details. *ak
06/30/1996101/01/1996
 Engine main seal failed.
07/01/1996104/01/1996
 Engine computer failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
 The exhaust system has resonance problem which produces a singing sound and a pronounced vibration through the accelerator pedal, on a long trip this causes the consumers foot to fall asleep and results in overbraking. nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1208/01/1996
 At least 12 sets of brakes put on vehicle4 in uder 9000 miles, resulting in 2 accidents 3 times at turning rotors/engine rebuilt at 52000 miles still with loss of porwer. 2 egr valves/2 wiper switches/syncronizers/2 slave cylinders on transmission and oil leak. all problems still exist. engine idles high enough that the use of the gas pedal is not needed for intown driving. speeds of 45mph can be obtained before hitting pedal.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
05/09/19961
 While driving and when attempting to accelerate while vehicle was in low gear, it popped out of gear into neutral. also, when shifting gears vehicle was making a noise. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer has replaced clutch, and has stated that manual transmission needed to be replaced. *ak dealer also replaced first gear syncro, blocker ring, and third gear blocker ring. heater would not blow hot air, dealer replaced thermostat. tail pipe was hitting spare tire causing noise, dealer repositioned tail pipe. *slc
10/22/1995110/21/1995
 Tail pipe failed.
09/01/1996102/01/1996
 Muffler fell apart.

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