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 |
| 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 | |
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01246 | 12/10/2001 | 630515 | Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 11530 | 04/01/1998 | 613794 | When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (pats) check the customers key ring for any magnetic objects like the mobile speedpass key which may affect the signal transmission between the pats key a | 08/03/2000 | |
| 12174 | 11/01/1998 | 613224 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 6558 | 07/01/1999 | 610685 | Subject regarding the ford quality renewal (fqr) launch. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
| 6313 | 06/01/1999 | 606792 | Experiencing a hard start / long crank or no-start condition when parked on incline. *tt | 09/02/1999 | |
| 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 - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 981512 | 08/03/1998 | 609551 | A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. ak | 04/03/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/26/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1998 mark viii caught on fire. *ts the vehicle was being towed when he noticed flames from his rear view mirror. *jb | |||
| 11/09/2002 | 32050 | 2 | |
| Vehicle was running very rough, and missing. also, steering malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 54473 | 4 | |
| Problems with heat and air conditioning system that has occurred 4 times. *ak *mr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/21/1998 | 5 | ||
| The engine would freeze or shut down for no reason while driving on the highway. no warning giving. have taken vehicle to dealer & vehicle put on diagonistic machine. nothing was found wrong. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Car engine shuts down when in snow or in gravel or poor traction . the engine has no power and acts like it is flooded . took car to lincoln dealership in boise id. roundtree lincoln explained problem was told that this is a natural thing for this car. this problem creates a severe safety hazard simply because you cannot move the car it simply shuts down your help in this matter would be greatly appricated please contact me regarding addtional informatoin. *ak | |||