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 | |
| 12609 | 03/01/1999 | 605332 | Information regarding pinpint test / 4wabs diagnostic trouble code b1676 (battery voltage) - update. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 982674 | 04/01/1998 | 603572 | Exhibiting any or all of the following symptoms such as: keyless entrykeypad inoperative, interior lamps may come on at any time for no apparent reason, dead battery and/or door locks cycling. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 0162 | 04/02/2001 | 619266 | Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| 99-6193 | 05/01/1999 | 607010 | Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 985107 | 11/01/1998 | 613257 | Certain vehicles will not start with a programmed passive anti-theft (pats) key for 20 seconds after an attempt to start with a non-programmed pats key. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 12068 | 11/01/1998 | 613039 | Vehicles will not start with a programmed passive anti-theft (pats) key for 20 seconds after an attempt to start with a non-programmed pats key. *mjs | 06/16/2000 | |
| 983566 | 01/01/1998 | 607837 | Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt | 10/13/1999 | |
| 983566 | 01/19/1998 | 607484 | Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| 98110 | 01/19/1998 | 605570 | Subject regarding passive anti theft system (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 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 - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 012113 | 10/29/2001 | 627774 | Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control | 02/22/2002 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/16/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| I keep getting this message. from: nhtsahotline@telesishq.comnhtsahotlinetelesishq.com date: 3/18/2009 4:02:15 pm to: subject: unknown footprints incoming mail error footprints encountered an error processing an incoming mail message. the error code is below. if the error is unclear or if you need help, please contact support. footprints error: 201 [microsoft][odbc sql server driver][tcp/ip sockets]sql server does not exist or access denied. (sql-08001) [microsoft][odbc sql server driver][tcp/ip sockets]connectionopen (connect()). (sql-01000)(dbd: db_login/sqlconnect err=-1) connection string: dbi:odbc:footprints this is what i have been trying to send to:nhtsa.webmaster@dot.gov from: subject:automatic headlight moduale comments: i got a notice of an error on sending you my message. hope you do not get two. my 98 lincoln continental has no turnsignal lights,no emergency lights etc. it can not be driven safely. we have called the dealership and was told we need an automatic headlight module. however it has been discontinued by ford motor company and there is none available in the united states. i called ford motor company(case id#1556870779) and was told to contact you. was there no recall on this part? i am certain that i am not the only one that has a problem with this car. i was told to get a part from a junk yard although that too would be expensive since they too know this part is no longer available.. being female i do not think that is possible. i also think that a company like ford should be responsilbe for providing parts for their cars. many cars are on the road a lot longer than ten years. i could go on but for now --what am i to do?? from nhtsa web site. 98 lincoln has no turnsignal no emergency lights etc.it is unsafe to drive the dealership said it needed an automatic headlight module but no part exists in the us. what now??? *tr | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 250000 | 5 | 03/01/1999 |
| I have electrical problems that act up only when they wanted to and the dealership is declining that they exist. i have had my car in for service for 3 weeks in the last month and they keep coming up with nothing. they also called me in and wanted to keep my car and have the service manager drive it for a few days -in which he only drove 37 miles, prior to that he and i drove the car to see if anything strange would happen and it did, which now they say nothing is wrong and they were unable to detect customer's concerns. i had a major dispute with them and had to call the police. dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-----770757. *ak *nlm | |||
| 12/07/1999 | 5 | 10/21/1998 | |
| Consumer stated at 17,000 miles, the engine overheated and failed to continue operating, dealership examined the vehicle and made the necessary repairs to remedy problem, then on 26-sep-2001, engine was leaking oil from the right valve cover gasket which had to be replaced, also the water pump was leaking, the door ajar light on dashboard illuminated and would not go out leaving doors in the open position. *jg *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 5 | ||
| Two of the vehicle's ignition coils failed which caused the vehicle to hesitate and stall while being driven. *nm *sc *jb | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 09/24/1997 | |
| Ignition failed, sticks. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 03/08/2008 | 20 | 06/05/2004 | |
| Security flashes rapidly which prevents the ignition from starting. it rolls ok but will not crank up to run. this problem started almost a year ago, but after a little wait it would finally crank. in the past two months we have driven the car about 4 times because of this problem. on mar , 2008 we were left stranded in biloxi, ms requiring a tow to the easterbrook dealership from where the automobile was purchased in 2004. at times the security light would flash normally, and on those times we could drive anywhere we liked without worry. from our progressive drive insurance webpage i ran across a nhta item # 619266 covering this complaint in 1998 lincoln continentals which was a technical bulletin. we had never even heard of or received a notice of this. i feel the manufacturer should be responsible for the $369.00 repair of this vehicle not even speaking of the pain and worry it has caused and missed doctor's appointments and such. our first incident was in 2006 when, at our expense, we also had to replace the transmission, when it failed on interstate 63, leaving us stranded, having to be towed, and without a vehicle for over a week. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 96500 | 2 | 03/13/2002 |
| Instrument cluster on a 1998 lincoln continental. the instrument cluster failed, which resulted in the car stalling out. this made steering and braking very difficult because there was no power going to these units on the car. i was lucky and the traffic was very light at the time. the second failure happened while the vehicle was in a driveway.*ak | |||