Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V019000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/22/1991 to 11/18/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 75200 | 03/31/1997 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/25/1997 | 02/26/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. during high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. the fan motor may not rotate and could overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin april 15, 1997.notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 97S66 | 02/01/1997 | 51571 | Recall 97s66 - advance announcement - the engine cooling fan could stall due to accumulation of ice, snow and slush when the car is operated under certain conditions of high wind, heavy blowing snow and low temperatures - if the fan motor i | 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 | |
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| 97610 | 03/17/1997 | 51990 | Blower motor- chirping or squeaking from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC3143970220 | 02/20/1997 | 51735 | Rear engine mount concerns. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 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 | |
| BC1018297230 | 01/23/1997 | 51538 | Ghia pfe sensors requiring replacements should now be serviced with a wide mouth sensor. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3501972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51489 | Pfe sensors requiring replacement should now be serviced with a wide mouth sensor. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| ONP95B77 | 12/01/1995 | 46460 | Certain 1989 model tempo & topaz cars equipped w/ 2.3l hsc engines built from 5/31/89 at kansas city & 6/22/89 at oakville through the end of the 1989 model year and all 1990 through 1994 tempo & topaz cars equipped with 2.3l hsc engines t | 04/25/1996 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE96033 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/02/1996 | 09/30/1996 | ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES | 97V019000 | |
| Bad weather may cause the engine cooling fan to freeze the fan shroud. | ||||||
| EA96024 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/30/1996 | 04/15/1997 | ENGINE COOLING FAN FIRES | 97V019000 | |
| Accumulation of ice, snow, or slush could cause the engine cooling fan to freeze to the fan shroud.automatic or manual actuation of the cooling fan motor when the fan is frozen to the shroud may cause the fan motor and wiring to overheat and cause a fire in the engine compartment. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/15/2002 | 170000 | ||
| The horn quit working, the cooling fan has quit twice and had to be replaced , now the fan problen is in the wiring , havent fixed it yet, the fuel pump has been replaced twice, the righ headlight hs been replaced 7 times in 3 years, the drivers side seatbelt no longer works , the transmission leaks at the drivers side cv axle and the drivers side cv asle has had to be replaced 3 times in the last 3 years , the max fuel economy is 16 mpg (highway), the engine idles up and down at stop signs , the ignition switch on the steering wheel has came unplugged while driving twice , the a/c has quit working , the clear coat has just about all peeled off , the rear brakes have to be adjusted manually about once every 2 months , the alternator squeels , the rack-n-pinion steering seal bursted so the power steering no longer works , . | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/24/1997 | 1 | 06/05/1992 | |
| Vehicle overheats. | |||
| 09/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced water pump. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| Recall on cooling fan--the particular engine in this car doesn't fall under recall, but has the same problem. | |||
| Engine cooling fan defective. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall repair refused due to location. | |||
| 02/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Cooling fan failed, recall repairs refused due to vin. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 89000 | 20 | 08/21/1992 |
| All gaskets & seals leak. needs about a quart of oil per 15 miles. because of oil dripping, car catches on fire. nothing has been done to correct problem, too expensive! | |||
| 07/15/1997 | |||
| Vehicle experinceing on going/intermittent problem with stalling, mostly in hot weather condition. vehicle would restart aproximately 1/2 hrs later on. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. provide any further informaton.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1993 | |
| The crankshaft pulley on the ford tempo is defective. we contacted the company about it and they told they knew it was a promblem, but that nothing would be done. we have spoken to many ford owners and many mechanics and they all say that this is a problem. i have two daughters that drive these cars to and from college. one broke down with this pulley problem and was completeley stranded. ford knows about the problem and refuses to issue a recal or reimbers owners for the huge exspensence of their faulty car componenets. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the crankshaft pulley, bulletin 94m83 denied due to time limit. mjs | |||
| 12/30/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle experienced failure of the tsb #94m83, however denied due to mileage and age. mjs | |||
| 1 | 10/31/1996 | ||
| Harmonic balancer on the flywheel is faulty, recall component however vehicle denied due to mileage. | |||
| 11/12/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed there is a loud noise coming the engine. dealer states the noise is coming from the crankshaft: pulley, and the dealer gave the consumer a replacement part for the vehicle. the part doesn't fit. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/31/1996 | ||
| Recall on harmonic balancer on flywheel denied due to mileage. | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| Engine crankshaft:pulley failed after service recall. dealer refused recall repairs due to expiration of recall. owner claims never received recall notification (94m83). *ak | |||
| 03/07/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Recall repair not done on the crankshaft due to dealer refusal. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The crank shaft pulley assemble failed. | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| The rear wheel bearings are causing the brake shoes to malfunction, and the vehicle to be unsafe to drive because there are no brakes. *ak the oil pan drain plug replaced four times and it still leaks. *yh | |||
| 12/29/1996 | 1 | ||
| Crankshaft pulley recall repair delayed due to scheduling problem, causing power steering failure/loss of control. | |||
| 1 | 03/22/1994 | ||
| Motor mounts, belt pulley, transmission mounts, and tie rod failed. | |||
| 01/29/1996 | 1 | 09/04/1996 | |
| The crankshaft pulley assembly failed and replaced, causing the steering to freeze. | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| While driving vehicle at speed 25mph, crankshaft/pulley broke in 3 places, in for repair will provide repair bill. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Engine crankshaft pulley recall repairs refused. | |||
| 07/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Oil odor inside vehicle. *sd | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1992 | ||
| There was an oil smell in car/replaced several gaskets, it did not solve problem, smell continued. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1996 | |||
| Motor mount in the middle broke, allowing the engine to drop down on the exhaust system, breaking the pipe from the manifold. *ak | |||
| Receive letter there was defect part in the crankshaft pulley dealer checked it at 57,000 miles said they wouldn't replace at 84,000 mile . tt | |||
| 07/20/1995 | |||
| While going 60 mph the car just shut off due the camshaft gear got chewed away because the car engine is out of alignment. please describe. tt | |||
| 06/29/1995 | |||
| Crankshaft pulley failure, when it becomes loose it causes the rest of the eletronics to stop functioning. tt | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced crankshaft/pulley. *ak | |||
| 02/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Motor started shifting and rubbing against the fire wall due to defective motor mounts. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | 09/17/2001 | |
| The engine blew a rod while driving making a 3 inch whole in the bottom of the engine and causing smoke and oil to expell from the engine. nlm | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 20 | 01/18/1993 | |
| While traveling engine indicator light would flash on/off. soon after vehicle would stall, dealer has replaced the starter switch and the gas filter every 6 months, but the stalling still occurs, possible engine problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 01/08/1999 | 6 | 05/05/1993 | |
| Vehicle continually does not start, several replacements/repair attempts of the (starter/solenoid/motor,battery,alternator/regulator, however continues to experience no start failure. mjs | |||
| 07/18/1998 | 3 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Engine/transmission mounts failed. qcaw | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle races up to a high idle speed. | |||
| When coming to a stop or approaching stop sign, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1997 | |||
| Smoke was coming out of engine compartment, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 08/09/1996 | 2 | ||
| The harmonic balance assembly broke, causing vehicle to make very bad noise. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Engine overheated due to leak. *sd | |||
| Car was ticking of the noise bolt from the engine came off . tt | |||
| 07/17/1995 | |||
| Vehicle will seize without any prior warning while driving the vehicle. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 11/04/1992 | 4 | ||
| Drive belt replaced. *sd | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 6 | ||
| Drive belt breaks while driving, replaced 6 times. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/1992 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Vapor recovery system failed, causing odor. | |||
| 09/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Map sensor failed, causing stalling. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 03/17/2009 | 66000 | 1 | |
| Tl * the contact owns a 1992 ford tempo. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a noise. the contact stopped the vehicle and saw that some of the lug nuts were missing. a local mechanic inspected the vehicle. the vehicle was found to contain no catalytic converter; furthermore, neither the horn and nor any of the electrical component functioned correctly. the contact returned the vehicle to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were approximately 66,000. updated 5/12/10 *cn updated 06/11/10. *jb | |||
| 07/05/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Catalytic converter broke. | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 05/15/1994 | |
| Catalytic converter overheated and melted the wiring plug and part of the wiring insulation, resulting in a fire. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 05/15/1994 | |
| Egr valve failed. | |||
| 03/27/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Pcv recall repair not done due to dealer refusal. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 03/24/1997 | 1 | 06/05/1992 | |
| Muffler failed. | |||