Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 041601 | 11/14/2005 | 05228 | 10018745 | Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt | 01/12/2006 |
| 12145 | 11/01/1998 | 613166 | Some vehicles built prior to october 19, 1998 may exhibit an engine overheat indication on the temperature gauge. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 13266 | 09/01/1999 | 6090695 | Concerns with the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) may display an outside temperature value lower than the actual outside temperature when operated under certain weather and low medium driving speeds. *tt | 03/23/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 031404 | 08/23/2004 | 04161 | 10011162 | Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04. | 01/06/2005 |
| 03144 | 07/21/2003 | 10003744 | Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 5857 | 03/01/1999 | 605244 | Vehicle exhibiting no reverse or intermittent no reverse engagement during extreme cold temperatures. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 02135 | 07/08/2002 | 635992 | Hesitation, buck or surge during a steady state operation at 40-60 mph (64-96 km/h). *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| 01209 | 10/15/2001 | 627955 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation, stumble or stall during low speed parking maneuvers or after releasing the throttle following operation of the traction assist system. *tt | 02/28/2002 | |
| 01205 | 10/15/2001 | 627927 | Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt | 02/26/2002 | |
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 7371 | 11/01/1999 | 610798 | Some vehicles built through october 18, 1999 may exhibit a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 to 45 mph steady state (in third gear) or 60 to 65 mph at steady state (in fourth gear). *tt | 05/15/2000 | |
| 13416 | 10/01/1999 | 609680 | Some vehicles built through october 18, 1999 may exhibit a hesitation / trailer hitch feel at 40 - 45 mph and 60 - 65 mph. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/27/2009 | 137000 | 1 | |
| After driving for 200 miles the right electric radiator cooling fan caught on fire and had to be put out. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 lincoln continental with idle engine problems**cc *jb | |||
| 10/12/2003 | 81000 | 7 | 06/28/1999 |
| While driving at 50 mph vehicle stalled. *ak vehicle wouldn't stay running and consumer had to floor it to back out of a parking space. once out, she had to restart it approx. five times to get to another parking space. all the vehicle power went out. *ph | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| When shifting to park/drive the motor mount moves 3-4 inches. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||