Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 5206 | 12/01/1998 | 615338 | For certain vehicles the octane shorting bar located on the passenger side of engine compartment near the bulkhead is not intended to be functional in reducing detonation / spark knock. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 13342 | 10/01/1999 | 609620 | Vehicles with 2.4l, 4.6l, and 5.4l engines may exhibit an a/c moan at idle. *tt | 04/04/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 983592 | 01/06/1998 | 607854 | Subject pertaining to radio inoperative conditions. *tt | 10/14/1999 | |
| 9811342 | 02/01/1998 | 607512 | Information on removing the radio chassis from some vehicles. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE99060 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/27/1999 | 03/08/2000 | FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIO | 00V073000 | |
| Odi has received five reports involving 1997 through 1999 ford expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles that allege some of the eight hitch mounting bolts either became loose or came completely out ofits retaining plate.one of the complainants indicated that while towing a trailer the hitch actually separated from the frame on the passenger's side of the vehicle when the four mounting bolts on the side came completely out.this allower the hitch and trailer to contact the pavement.inspection of the four bolts on the driver's side reveled that they were loose as well.this investigation has been opened to further study the issue. | ||||||