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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
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
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1461701/01/2001617995Subject pertaining to broken thermostat. *jb04/03/2001
1458301/01/2001617968Concerns with broken thermostats on engines. *jb04/02/2001
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
9705011062705/01/199752906Rough idle accompanied by stalls/ quits at idle. *yc10/30/1997
BC032497020101/02/199751128Cold engine knock/tick noise. *jd06/27/1997
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
BC076496101610/16/199650400The oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crank shaft, causing a ticking sound. *tt04/24/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
BC101899723001/23/199751548Block heaters may experience coolant leaks due to interference with the block. *jd06/27/1997
BC349197230101/23/199751484Some 4.0l engines with block heaters may experience coolant leaks due to interference with the block. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
0124612/10/2001630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt04/18/2002
0120510/15/2001627927Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt02/26/2002
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
1315408/01/19996091965Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers. *tt11/17/2000
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
1348411/01/1999610897Vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer. *tt05/18/2000
747111/01/1999610836Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer. *tt05/15/2000
9918309/06/19996090051Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt03/06/2000
981128402/01/1998607491Experiencing a long crank hard start condition. *tt09/24/1999
98322602/12/1998607440Experiencing a long crank hard start conditions. *tt09/23/1999
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
985603/16/1998601296Some vehicles may experience a hard start/long crank time and/or a stumble/hesitation after cold start on acceleration. *yc07/20/1998
BC032496110111/01/199650732Cold engine knock/tick noise. *tw06/17/1997
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
BC049096111211/12/199650763Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed component. *tw06/17/1997
BC040796111511/15/199650753Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts. *tw06/17/1997
BC971496110111/01/199650860Diagnostic instructions for servicing evaporative emission purge flow system. *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
04/03/200259099111/15/1996
 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford ranger. while driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. when the speed was reduced, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. on a separate occasion, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to a transmission shop for inspection and the transmission was re-built replaced. the failure mileage was 59,099 and the current mileage is 126,431. updated 05/08/09 *bf the engine light illuminated and the seat broke loose. updated 05/12/09.*jb updated 06/09/09.*jb
04/15/20043
 Consumer stated when starting vehicle it idled and would not slow down. also, while driving vehicle suddenly took off while still idling very high. consumer took vehicle to dealer 3 times, and each time , the vehicle was put on the diagnostic machine and nothing was found. consumer was afraid of an accident if this continued. *ak
10/15/20031
 While driving from home to work at 40 mph vehicle immediately died. vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that all four valves cracked and engine block broke. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
01/01/200770000
 Electrical problems: 1. intermittent wipers will wipe 2, 3, 4, 5 times at random in a row always and not in that order. 2. backup lights continue to blow fuse after replacing all lighting parts 3. horn works 1% of the time, unable to find cause. 4. ac blows hot air intermittently even after replacement of blower blend door. 5. gas: when below 1/4 tank and making right turn truck will stall, even after work on tank.
01/01/1901450001
 Ltr fm edward kurrell (pa) re faulty parts & poor craftsmanship of ford vehicles, the motor in his 1997 ford ranger blew up due to a faulty thermostat. *ts the consumer stated he needed new tires and the 4-wheel drive did not work. *jb
103/11/1997
 Water pump failed. yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/24/200378700105/02/1997
 97 ford ranger 4wd ~79k miles, my wife was driving home freom work on back road doing 30 mph. she thought she ran over something and the truck immediately died. no engine, power steering or anything. *ak what happened was the crak shaft broke off at the engine block. a whole engine replacement was needed. inspecting where the shaft broke off it is obvious to me, the mechanic and others that part was defective in the manufacture proces. about 40% of the ring of the shaft looks fine (solid steel). the remainder of the ring is all pourous. it looks like a bad forge process. although there was no damage or injury or worse, i do believe this defect presented a dangerous saftey issue. if this had happened on the hyway the concequences could have been catastrophic. the defect should have been caught in some quality control porcess. i have contacted ford about reimbursment for the engine replacement but they will not consider it. i have the part that broke off and can supply you with digital photos if that would help. thank you for this opportunity to register this complaint.
02/10/200373000
 97 ford ranger ,both head gaskets letting coolant seep out.74,000 miles on it.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/11/200384295106/01/1997
 1997 ford ranger truck-shortly after leaving my home, within 10 minutes, i noticed a clicking noise. i thought it was the car next to me, i looked at my gauges and noticed nothing unusual. within approximately 1 minute the car lost power. i immediately pulled to the shoulder and turned the car off. just before turning off the ignition the temperature gauge spiked to hot. upon examination it was determined that without any warning the engine got hot enough to crack all four valves in the engine head. basically a new engine in a car with 84,000 miles on it. it is my understanding that this engine is rated to last 200,000 miles. *la
06/02/2002101/01/1997
 Engine check light will continuously come on and stay on. also, alarm will come on from time to time, causing vehicle to shut off. contacted dealer who could not find cause of problem. *ak the door switches will not allow the interior light to go off until the vehicle is in full motion with the clutch let all the way out. when backing up in the dark it is hard to see out of the back window because of the interior light being illuminated. *jg
10/02/2001
 At the speed of 25mph suddenly heard a noise and lost total control of steering wheel. managed to merge suddenly to right side of road. battery, engine, and power steering light went on. while looking at vehicle noticed that belt broke and dolley fell off. *ak
205/01/1997
 This is a safety problem it causes vehicle to stall, when pulling out into traffic,and at times almost causes accidents. *ak
10/03/1999
 Engine overheated, causing the gaskets to blow . the dealer has been notified. *ak
04/28/1998509/01/1997
 Selling dealer notified each time, some repairs made, problem not solved. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
04/11/1997103/11/1997
 Pulley to fan belt broke when turning onto highway. yh

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