Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 982320 | 11/23/1998 | 603780 | Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack temperature control. *yc | 03/04/1999 | |
| BC1032697020 | 02/01/1997 | 51783 | Vehicles have a cabin air filter that must be changed every 15000 miles. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 11780 | 08/01/1998 | 615280 | Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the reverse-down feature of the exterior mirrors may appear to be inoperative at times. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 4663 | 08/01/1998 | 615199 | Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the reverse-down feature of the exterior mirrors may appear to be inoperative at times. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 02107 | 05/27/2002 | 636080 | Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| A musky odor was coming through ventilation system within minutes after starting vehicle. vehicle been into dealer shop on four occasions, and unable to correct the problem. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 06/27/2005 | 53000 | 1 | 05/22/1997 |
| Dt: the windows in the vehicle will not roll down. this has happened numerous times. the vehicle is at dealer now, and they can't get windows down.. dealer said it needed a rotor cup. this happens every week with the windows not working properly.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 09/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| Rearview mirror was dark and consumer was unable to see. mirror had an automatic dimmer process in which the material faded into the mirror. this caused poor visibility. consumer drive vehicle to dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that this vehicle was not on recall, and warranty expired. consumer had to pay for parts and labor. *ak | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| Rear view mirror is peeling and becomes inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2001 | 2 | 01/01/2098 | |
| Original mirror was replaced by the dealer, when the replacement mirror failed one year and one month later the dealer has refused to replace it. even though he admits there is a problem with the design of this mirror the replacement has only a one year warranty .the manufacturer now places the burden on me to continue to replace the mirror as it fails, even when they know the mirror is of a bad design. when the mirror fails it is most difficult to see into it .*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 42800 | 1 | 10/14/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the rear view mirror failed to dim automatically. the mirror is supposed to prevent glare from the other vehicles' lights. the mirror failed due to unknown circumstances the first time. the dealership replaced the rear view mirror. the second mirror failed because the liquid in the mirror leaked out. the rear view mirror was replaced again. the problem occurred a third time and the mirror was replaced. although the problem had occurred a fourth time the mirror has not been replaced. updated 2/21/2006 - *nm | |||
| 09/17/1999 | 27226 | 3 | 04/14/1999 |
| 1997 lincoln continental rear view mirror is defective.*mr while the vehicle was sitting on a sunny day the self dimming rearview mirror exploded and spattered a corrosive liquid onto the dash, center console and both front seats. the dealer replaced all damaged components. about two years later the mirror failed again (31000 miles). this time the liquid in the mirror gathered at the bottom which made it impossible to see. the mirror failed for a third time. this time the liquid leaked from the bottom right hand corner. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle at no cost because he vehicle was no longer under warranty. the manufacturer refused to provide any assistance (the daughter wrote in on behalf of her mother). *nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| A part in the rear view mirror ruptured, causing a substance to leak . rear view mirror became foggy with immediate failure of visibility to the driver. vehicle was taken to the dealership, who could not specify origin of problem. *ak | |||
| 07/09/2003 | 1 | ||
| The 1997 lincoln continental's review mirror has been replaced three times now. it is july, 2003, and the $400.00 mirror needs to be replaced again. it's fogging up, looks like condenstation behind the glass on the mirror. cannot see out of the mirror. third time. this is unreasonable.*ak | |||
| 03/31/2001 | 100000 | 1 | |
| The rear view mirror became clouded, which caused poor visibility. the dealership indicated the problem may be caused by the fluid in the mirror which was suppose to block glare. *jb | |||
| 10/08/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the 2 map light located inside off the interior rear view mirror, shorted out,causing the mirror to cloud up. driver unable to see out off the mirror. mr | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | 05/05/1999 | |
| Liquid filled rear view mirror has become so distorted you cannot see out of it. | |||
| 09/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Poor visibility with rear view mirror. dealer notified, and informed of cost to consumer if replacement was requested. *ak | |||
| Rearview mirror has developed a leak within the mirror housing, leaking oil onto the dash. also the oil was very hot. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1998 | |||
| Rearview mirror is distorted. the driver cannot look through the mirror. the dealer is aware of the problem. a new mirror has been ordered. *ak | |||