Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0320310/13/2003039810004886Malfunction 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. *tt01/14/2004
0318109/15/200310004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt11/14/2003
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
BC237497050105/01/199752818An engine miss or check engine light may be due to a pinched wire to the ignition coil. *tw09/12/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
016204/02/2001619266Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt05/22/2001
795301/01/20007953612462All vehicles with securilock (parts) do not use the same type of ignition key. different pats keys exist for different vehicles.06/08/2000
98356601/01/1998607837Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt10/13/1999
98356601/19/1998607484Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt09/23/1999
999405/17/1999606425Information on anti-theft self-activation service tips. *tt08/20/1999
9811001/19/1998605570Subject regarding passive anti theft system (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt07/09/1999
BC327297020702/07/199751870Vehicles are equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) - vehicle will not start without the correct ignition key. *tw07/17/1997
976903/17/199751988No start/no crank- passive anti-theft system not responding to key transponder- vehicles built 7/29/96 through 1/31/97. *jd07/17/1997
BC102509723001/23/199751621Passive anti-theft system. *jd06/27/1997
BC034196112711/27/199650738No start/no crank - passive anti theft system. *tw06/17/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
9626912/16/199650995Eatc - invalid diagnostic codes u1235 and 155 may be displayed during self test - vehicles built through 7/1/97 - message center - invalid check traction control and/or invalid diagnostic codes u1009, u1027 and/or u1059 may be displayed dur06/17/1997
96251112/02/199650968Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
BC969996100110/01/199650557Invalid diagnostic code u1059 may be stored in the message center if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' in an extremely slow manner. *tw05/27/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
9711109723411/10/199753660Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc03/30/1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
98273104/01/1998603589Exhibiting a customer concern of mil on and dtcs of 214 or p0340. if normal diagnostics fails to resolve these dtc's and camshaftposition sensor has been replaced, thoroughly inspect the wiring at the camp hard-shell for broken or fraye02/25/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/12/2012103000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii lsc. the contact stated that the refrigeration discharge line failed due to rust and corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air conditioner failed after they installed r134a refrigeration. the manufacturer was notified who stated he should call the dealer to get the vehicle repaired again. the failure mileage was 103,000. kmj
05/12/2012103000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii lsc. the contact stated the refrigeration discharge line failed due to rust and corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer because the air condition failed after they installed r134a refrigeration. the manufacturer was notified who stated he should re-contact the dealer to get the vehicle repaired again. the failure mileage was 103,000. mw
01/01/200780000201/01/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. the contact stated that the blinder door was inoperative which will not allow heat to come from the defroster.. the failure has been occurring for four years, but was never repaired because the part is made out of plastic. the contact is hoping that the manufacturer changes the part to metal. due to the blinder door not working, the defroster fails to work properly. the current and failure mileages were 92,000. updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09. *jb
06/23/200749941107/01/1998
 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 lincoln mark viii. the contact stated that the front driver side low beam headlight failed. when he attempted to replace the bulb, he could not get the bulb unscrewed. the dealer replaced the headlight kit and charged him $700. the failure mileage was 49,941 and current mileage is 50,000. the consumer requested to have the recall performed on the vehicle pertaining to the speed control deactivation. the consumer provided a letter from ford denying his claim for a partial reimbursement. the dealer stated warning lights trouble. updated 10/03/07 *tr the consumer is seeking reimbursement for the headlight replacement. updated. *jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
07/15/200461000111/19/2002
 Valve covers are very hard to take off. spark plug seals leak oil, into spark plugs and coils, this is very dangerous, and could case a serious fire. there is no way to tell, if this is happening, until you take the coils covers off, because the coils covers have a rubber seal.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
05/01/1998104/01/1998
 Wire worn by ruibbing transmission. yh

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