Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 18383 | 01/01/2005 | 10013321 | Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt | 04/14/2005 | |
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 17375 | 11/01/2003 | 10008188 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and hard start/long crank. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 17170 | 09/01/2003 | 10004063 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133 and/or p0153. *tt | 11/17/2003 | |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 16836 | 05/01/2003 | 10002760 | Unintended window and moonroof opening (false global open) which may occur when the vehicle is parked. *tt | 09/16/2003 | |
| 16736 | 11/01/2002 | 10002644 | Diagnostic trouble code c1287 (booster pedal force switch circuit failure) on vehicles equipped with ats (advance trac system). *tt *mj | 09/09/2003 | |
| 16681 | 03/01/2003 | 10001936 | An illuminated advance trac system (ats) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble code c1286 stored. *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| 15710 | 03/01/2002 | 636348 | Information on vehicles with programmable modules. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 14544 | 12/01/2000 | 617090 | Subject regarding additional audio system static / pop diagnostic information. *tt | 03/14/2001 | |
| 00257 | 12/11/2000 | 616824 | Subject regarding vehicle systems ground locations and intermittent fault diagnostic tips. *tt | 03/13/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0295 | 11/14/2005 | 05229 | 636096 | Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt | 11/05/2002 |
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| 15306 | 10/01/2001 | 630214 | Some vehicles may exhibit a battery drain condition. *tt | 04/15/2002 | |
| 14545 | 12/01/2000 | 617110 | Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery after not being operated for 2-3 days. this online automotive service bulletin contains service tips as a diagnostic aide. *tt | 03/14/2001 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/11/2001 | 02/10/2001 | ||
| Vehicle exhibiting intermittent electrical problems, ground wire replaced on 2/28/2001, by dealership. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle had electrical problems, gearshift panel lights went out/ back up light were not working. *ak consumer was involved in an accident, while driving the vehicle drifted across the center lane and sideswiped 2 vehicles, there were no injuries, however there was property damage, consumer feels this is related to recall 00v359001, prior to the accident, consumer had alignment issues with vehicle and had the lower ball joint replaced. clock spring was replaced and dealer had to reposition a dropped air bag. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/31/2001 | 1 | 07/16/2001 | |
| Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and without prior warning vehicle shut off in middle of the road. vehicle was towed to dearlership. dealership mechanic told her that she needed to replace alternator.*ak *tt | |||
| 12/30/2001 | 1 | ||
| Engine stalled during normal operation of the vehicle while traveling approximately 45 mph. consumer lost control before traveling into a ditch. dealership has examined vehicle and determined that alternator failed which resulted in stalling of engine. please provide any additional information / documentation. *note: engine was previously replaced in september 2001 due to an unknown problem.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/20/2002 | |||
| Instrument panel short caused lights to flicker or not come on at all. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 11/08/2000 | |||
| When driving interior lights and exterior lights will automatically turn off without any warning, also, doors will automatically lock without operator manually locking doors. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle had electrical problems, gearshift panel lights went out/ back up light were not working. *ak consumer was involved in an accident, while driving the vehicle drifted across the center lane and sideswiped 2 vehicles, there were no injuries, however there was property damage, consumer feels this is related to recall 00v359001, prior to the accident, consumer had alignment issues with vehicle and had the lower ball joint replaced. clock spring was replaced and dealer had to reposition a dropped air bag. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/26/2006 | 78000 | 8 | 08/18/2004 |
| This car has had eight incidents in two years of coil packs failing. i have had multiple other problems with this car, ie (brakes, air conditioning electronics...) ford can't get the coil problems fixed. *jb | |||
| 09/06/2006 | 87000 | 2 | 08/20/2001 |
| We own a 2001 lincoln ls - v8. the engine has a coil on each spark plug. the coils are failing at the rate of one a month. when the coils fail the engine misfires and you have to fight with the car to keep it under control as it lurches on the highway. it is really severe in an uphill failure. i have never owned a car with coil failure. the mechanic tells me (and has coil parts to prove it) that this is a severe ford problem. i called ford and they deny any safety issue or wrong doing. i know it is a safety issue and the coils are failing before the recommended spark plug change period!! ford needs to step up and replace these parts. they are defective and put the driver in an unsafe driving condition. *nm | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| The car has shut down at highway speeds. no known cause. have taken it to the dealership where purchased - could not duplicate, and could not find a cause. it has now happened twice at high speeds. no resolution has been provided.*ak | |||
| 1 | 08/07/2001 | ||
| Consumer states that the ignition key is extremely hot when taking it out after driving for 1-2 hours. *slc | |||
| While driving vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/06/2004 | 10758 | 4 | 05/03/2003 |
| The electrical coils in the 2001 lincoln ls are a major expense imposed upon the owner. these coild are over 280.00 to replace and usually after replacing one another soon goes out or goes out on the same day as the replaced coil. alll of the mechanics at lincoln are aware of this problem and said its a major problem with the car. i have replaced 4 of the 8 as today and will be replacing another one this week. i think consumers must be made aware of this problem. i am in the market for purchasing a new car and i mus say, buyer beware of lincoln-mercury. hats off to chrylsler, the dealer of all of my previous cars. i had no major problems with none of the 3 cars i purchased from them. i just cannot believe rthis is happening to me and i am sure so many other consumers of this very pretty car that's a lemon!. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/20/2002 | |||
| Instrument panel short caused lights to flicker or not come on at all. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 06/25/2001 | |||
| Instrument panel was defective. rpms and speed gauges would start turning/ radio suddenly shut off, and the vehicle would stall from time to time. *ak | |||