Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 03203 | 10/13/2003 | 0398 | 10004886 | Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| BC0082970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51025 | Request for information on hard start/no start conditions. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0305A97020 | 02/01/1997 | 51612 | Random no start, flooding, low compression. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0305972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51412 | Random no start, flooding, low compression. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 12154 | 11/01/1998 | 613173 | Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 983565 | 01/01/1998 | 607836 | Information regarding false anti-theft activation on some vehicles. | 10/13/1999 | |
| 983565 | 09/23/1999 | 607483 | Information regarding diagnosing false anti-theft activation. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| 9994 | 05/17/1999 | 606425 | Information on anti-theft self-activation service tips. *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 4750 | 09/01/1998 | 605358 | Concerns with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1009 code present in the anti-lock or traction control module. *tt | 06/09/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97111097234 | 11/10/1997 | 53660 | Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0714961021 | 10/21/1996 | 50380 | Ground for the lighting control module (lcm) was gradually relocated from g-100 on the lf fender to the lh side of the trunk, just below the air suspension switch. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| BC1014297020 | 01/02/1997 | 51203 | No start/hard start concern. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/05/2003 | 75000 | 25 | 09/09/2003 |
| Intermittent problem: automatic driver seat does not respond when door is closed. dome light will not go off and doors will not lock even when manually locked. display shows door open message. when these features do work, there is an approx. 5 second delay. local ford dealership can't find the problem. much money spent with no results. what can i do to fix this problem? *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 1 | 03/25/1997 | |
| Alternator assembly failed. yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 05/03/1997 | ||
| Battery cable connection to starter solenoid is loose.mgm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 8 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle has been in shop a total of 8 times to date with the same symptom. motor spins, won't crank. service has replaced many different components. continues to fail. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| Ongoing starting problem; vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and vehicle still remained in sho.; also, vehicle having problems with brakes making noise when applied. dealer notified, and informed consumer that was normal for all vehicles. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. driver pulled over/ popped hood, and saw wires burning. driver felt this was unsafe because there was no smoke coming from underhood. *ak *yh | |||