Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 9848 | 03/02/1998 | 601269 | Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606460 | Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
| 9873 | 04/13/1998 | 601341 | Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt | 07/24/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| 985A12 | 03/18/1998 | 601010 | Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| The cigarette lighter flew out of the socket landing inside the vehicle creating the possibility for vehicle compartment fire. dealer has not seen. *al | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 02/01/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| Engine had head gasket/head cracking problems. air conditioning replaced twice. the exhaust system repaired twice as a result of the head gasket problems. the check engine light came on constantly. *tt | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| My air conditioner went out (entire system) just after having it a year, i then proceeded to have to have the transmission replaced, along with many many other small parts, such as idler pully, water pump, etc, all before my extended warranty was up. just after my extended warranty was up at 80,000 miles i had to replace my radiator. my engine was babied, my husband changed the oil faithfully every 2500 miles, changed air filters, flushed the transmission, anything to maintain the vehicle, because by this time i was traveling far to work everyday, (35miles 1 way), so i have put a lot of highway miles on it, then without warning the headgasket blew, sending antifreeze into the engine. if i had known about the problems they were having, i would have had it taken care of, since i didn't i missed a lot of work and had to buy a new car, since the expense of repair wasnt worth it. this car has been a complete lemon, and i have the $6000 worth of warranty work as proof, plus the engine blowing. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1992 | |||
| Check engine light comes on and off. warped head gasket. air conditioner doesn't work. pulls to the right and left--front tie-rods replaced 3 times. | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 4 | 03/01/1996 | |
| While driving all the components mentioned above went dead, no air conditioner, power windows and lock and radio car could not be open and windows could not be rolled air conditioned failed completely and gauges (fuel and heat went off, car was still running. | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. | |||
| 07/28/1994 | 1 | 02/27/1992 | |
| Air conditioner condensor failed. | |||
| 1 | 03/12/1992 | ||
| Air conditioner has failed many times. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 04/21/1992 | ||
| Engine motor mounts/transmission/cv joint/air conditioner compressor failed. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1996 | 1 | 04/21/1992 | |
| Air conditioner clutch failed. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1992 | |
| Air conditioner compressor replaced. | |||
| 10/02/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Air conditioner inoperative. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 2 | 05/05/1994 | |
| Engine mounts failed, also broken air conditioning system. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 2 | 05/05/1994 | |
| Engine motor mounts failed, also air conditioning system broke. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Air conditioner control module replaced due to a/c not remaining cool after 15 minutes of use. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 10/20/1997 | 1 | 07/22/1997 | |
| Tape player performing poorly by getting hot. | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Power antenna mast replaced due to malfunction, also antenna grinds when activated. | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Vehicle vibrates when driving at 60mph and above. tt consumer states the vehicle vibrates much worse as the brakes are applied, the problem will start sooner at slower speeds if driving on rougher roads, problem still exists. also tire misaligned, replaced front motor mount, vibration on front end, radio antenna is inoperative.*jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| Roof rack manufactured by mondial mounting clips rusted and detached from the roof. | |||
| Place several pieces of plywood on roof of station-and while driving on country rd the clips snapped. tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 07/19/1995 | |||
| Vehicle owner jacked up vehicle using the correct instructions, and the jack put a hole in the frame of the vehicle. tt | |||