Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 9811352 | 02/01/1998 | 607520 | Concerns with the engine cooling fan running continuously even with the ignition key turned off or removed. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 983100 | 02/24/1998 | 607385 | Concerns with the engine cooling fan intermittently continues to run when the key is removed from the ignition. *tt | 09/22/1999 | |
| 9804279885 | 07/10/1998 | 601235 | Condition with engine cooling fan continues to run after engine is shut off. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 9885 | 04/27/1998 | 601234 | Issues with engine cooling fan continues to run after engine is shut off. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 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 | |
| BC0305970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51106 | Random no start, flooding, low compression | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01246 | 12/10/2001 | 630515 | Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
| 0214 | 01/21/2002 | 630001 | Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 985101 | 11/01/1998 | 613251 | Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hard start or no start due to flooding. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| 12077 | 11/01/1998 | 613054 | Vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hard start or no start due to flooding. *mjs | 06/16/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| BC9689961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50547 | 4.6l engines have assemblies available as a ford quality renewel (fqr). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 982010 | 10/12/1998 | 603695 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| BC0505961111 | 11/11/1996 | 50771 | Instructions for the diagnosis of a failed air reaction management relay. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC9700961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50558 | Vehicles may experience an intermittent stall on deceleration in hot ambient temperature. install a new vapor control valve f6oz-9c047-aa *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/02/2000 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Have also had to replace the entire suspension system of this vehicle. however, that was replaced under warranty. it has also been suggested to me that the engine of this vehicle has a history of seal/gasket failures. we very much like this vehicle and are considering whether to trade this vehicle or purchase a new vehicle. we are looking for some expert history info on which to base our decisions. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| While stopping at stop light the engine would stall with out indications. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 12/30/1996 | 3 | 10/28/1995 | |
| Vehicle failed to start. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/22/2000 | 1 | ||
| Fan belt failed. nlm | |||