Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001
1176108/01/1998615263Some vehicles with 2.3l engines may experience a malfunction indicator lamp light with diagnostic trouble code p0340. *tt01/10/2001
9911106/14/1999606433Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt01/05/2001
99121006/14/1999606461Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt01/05/2001
464408/01/1998615182Some vehicles with 2.3l engines may experience a malfunction indicator light with diagnostic trouble code p0340. *tt01/03/2001
816404/01/2000613621Information regarding pump alignment tools. **mr07/26/2000
9916208/09/1999607654Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0125 stored in memory, and / or lack of heat with the climate control. *tt10/04/1999
BC236197050105/01/199752810Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *tw09/12/1997
976803/17/199751987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd07/17/1997
BC101519702001/02/199751212Clutch cover adjustment procedure prior to installation was omitted from the service manual. *jd06/27/1997
BC345097230101/23/199751471If dtc p1443 returns after tsb 96-0608 has been performed, lay out a clean white piece of paper on flat surface, remove purge flow sensor, tap the clean hose port side of the sensor on the paper and look for pieces of charcoal. *jd06/27/1997
BC102069723001/23/199751566If dtc p1443 returns after tsb 96-06-08 has been performed, lay out a clean white piece of paper on a flat surface, remove the purge flow sensor, tap the canister hose port side of the sensor on the paper and look for pieces of charcoal. *06/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
03/31/2008750004
 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford ranger. when the vehicle is idling or placed into neutral with the brake pedal not depressed, the brake lights do not illuminate. as a result, the vehicle has been rear ended four times in five years. the most recent crash occurred in march of 2008 and the vehicle was damaged. the contact has pictures. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the current mileage was 165,000 and failure mileage was 75,000. updated 06/25/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle does not have a feature to keep the brake lights on when the vehicle is in neutral and the clutch brake is not pressed.updated 06/25/08