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 | |
| 97090297184 | 09/02/1997 | 54070 | Some vehicles may experience static in the am band of the radio while driving. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 2 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle experienced several engine problems, engine has been replaced 2 times, head gasket blew at 53419 miles and again at 68564 miles, check engine light illuminated, engine overheated, antifreeze was in tailpipe and oil in radiator, motor mounts broke 11/95 with 28005 miles. consumer stated it was noisy while turning steering wheel, dealer replaced tie rod end. air conditioner was inoperable due to manifold set and accumulater rusted through. tape player ate tapes. wipers would not park, dealer replaced wiper motor and wire harness. dealer replaced headlight switch and terminal. *slc | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Compressor for ac blew out with a loud screeching noise and emitted nothing but hot air no matter which setting was selected. repair cost was $1035.00. *ak | |||
| 02/03/2000 | 01/01/1993 | ||
| Vehicle experienced loss of coolant. towed to an independent repair shop, and was informed of a blown head gasket. also, air conditioning does not work. dealer/manufacturer notified. *ak *ml | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 2 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle experienced several engine problems, engine has been replaced 2 times, head gasket blew at 53419 miles and again at 68564 miles, check engine light illuminated, engine overheated, antifreeze was in tailpipe and oil in radiator, motor mounts broke 11/95 with 28005 miles. consumer stated it was noisy while turning steering wheel, dealer replaced tie rod end. air conditioner was inoperable due to manifold set and accumulater rusted through. tape player ate tapes. wipers would not park, dealer replaced wiper motor and wire harness. dealer replaced headlight switch and terminal. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| I was changing a flat tire using the oem scissors type jack provided with the vehicle, the spindle of the jack broke, causing the car to settle on the ground prior to the change of tire being completed. this jack had no evidence of being used prior to this incident. *ak | |||