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 - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 12720 | 05/01/1999 | 6091697 | Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal intake coolant tube and the flexible rubber coolant hose. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 6232 | 05/01/1999 | 607031 | Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal intake coolant tube and the coil resulting in engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code p0304 and / or rough idle. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 07212 | 10/01/2007 | 10023943 | Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe | 02/20/2008 | |
| 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 |
| 02227 | 11/11/2002 | 10008310 | Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj | 07/27/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 16683 | 03/01/2003 | 10001937 | False failure of the vapor management valve (vmv). *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| 14864 | 04/01/2001 | 619335 | Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6l romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 14821 | 04/01/2001 | 619315 | Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 983084 | 02/26/1998 | 607377 | Information on adding or installing a pulley. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| 98B33 | 05/01/1999 | 607294 | Owner notification for replacement of engine cylinder heads. *tt | 09/17/1999 | |
| 982325 | 11/23/1998 | 603931 | The malfucntion indicator lamp ( mil ) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0455 may be stored in memory. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 15517 | 01/01/2002 | 630043 | Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration. *yd | 04/12/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 0142 | 03/05/2001 | 619419 | Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front axle. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 14372 | 09/01/2001 | 618640 | Information on idle vibration or engine droan on acceleration. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
| 4981 | 12/01/1998 | 615321 | Some vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines may exhibit a cold start engine knock concern until warmed up. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 5257 | 12/01/1998 | 615374 | Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 12798 | 05/01/1999 | 607112 | Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 4664 | 08/01/1998 | 615200 | This bulletin states that for certain vehicles it is not possible to set the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evaporative emissions gross leak) if a customer refuels the vehicle with the engine running. * | 01/03/2001 | |
| 4638 | 08/01/1998 | 615176 | Malfunction indicator lamp on, with p0300 - p0308 misfire diagnostic trouble codes with a 4.6l engine. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
| 13331 | 10/01/1999 | 6092152 | Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt | 11/27/2000 | |
| 98-4738 | 09/01/1998 | 607152 | Cold engine knock 5.4l action. *ak | 11/03/2000 | |
| 12767 | 05/01/1999 | 607088 | Exhibiting a vibration that may be interpreted as an nvh condition. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 00123 | 06/12/2000 | 613859 | Some vehicles may experience spark knock during light-to-moderate accelerations. *tt | 09/20/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 12170 | 11/01/1998 | 613218 | Information concerning 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. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 985062 | 11/01/1998 | 613198 | Subject regarding idle vibration (repeat message). *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
| 985059 | 11/01/1998 | 613196 | Experiencing cold engine knock (repeat / revised message). *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
| 12139 | 11/01/1998 | 613160 | Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l or 6.8l engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 6350 | 07/01/1999 | 610653 | Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
| 13322 | 10/01/1999 | 609613 | Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt | 04/04/2000 | |
| 7155 | 10/01/1999 | 6090791 | Vehicles equipped with windsor engines only may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt | 03/30/2000 | |
| 13285 | 09/01/1999 | 6090709 | Experiencing engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt | 03/23/2000 | |
| 9811264 | 02/01/1998 | 607489 | Concerns with ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park and neutral position. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 983316 | 02/03/1998 | 607481 | Some customer may complain of a ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park position and neutral position. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| 996034 | 05/01/1999 | 606947 | Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 980317 | 04/01/1998 | 603510 | Symptoms regarding p0300-p0308 misfire dtcs with 4.6l engines. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 14365 | 09/01/2000 | 618636 | This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 981512 | 08/03/1998 | 609551 | A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. ak | 04/03/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 05417 | 03/07/2005 | 10014666 | Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 0554 | 03/21/2005 | 10014685 | Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
| 17320 | 11/01/2003 | 10008169 | Broken exhaust manifold studs. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 09/13/2012 | 165000 | ||
| Spark plug blew out at 45 mph w/o warning. took to dealership and got back next day. 2 days later, engine light on, was told by same dealership that i had faulty vacuum hoses. more money spent. now abs light is on after changing all front end brake components. also dash lights stay on even with all other lights are off. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/02/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle caught on fire without warning. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire and the vehicle was destroyed. the fire department advised that the fire had originated from the engine and ruled the fire as a mechanical failure. a fire report was filed and available. there were no injuries. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 119,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 07/02/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle was destroyed. the fire department filed a report and diagnosed that the fire ignited from the engine, considering the failure mechanical. there were no injuries. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 119,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 05/20/2010 | 130000 | ||
| The common blown spark plug problem for ford engines. | |||
| 06/14/2008 | 167000 | 1 | |
| On 14 june 08, my mother's 98 lincoln navigator caught fire while parked in my garage, it burned my garage and there was enough damage that i was moved out of my house. i filed a claim with ford and they denied my claim because they stated that nc law states that they don't have to cover a vehicle if it is over 6 years old. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2008 | 109000 | 1 | 04/09/2007 |
| I was driving and smoke started to fill the 1998 lincoln navigator while pulling over flames started coming from the hood and from under the vehicle. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| The radiator in my navigator failed due to busted core tubes and seaking seams. i have contacted the dealership and they requested an invoice with reason for replacement. i sent this information to them and they never contacted me as to whether i would be reimbursed. i then called themn and they said they would return my call of which they never did. i then filed complaints with consumer protection agency, fla. dept. of agriculture & consumer services, and called other agencies. since these agencies said i did not have any recourse, because the suv was locally repaired and the lincoln/mercury dealer did not do the work i didn't have a leg to stand on. since the first incident the radiator has had to be replaced again, with the same problem. i am a little old lady 59 years old who does not miss use my vehicle, therefore i suspect i have been taken advantage of by requesting repayment of the repairs made last october.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/21/2009 | 146000 | 1 | |
| Number 8 cylinder ejected spark plug. *tr | |||
| 03/21/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Spark plug explosion on cylinder #3 in my 1998 ford 5.4l v8. *tr | |||
| 06/18/2006 | 94000 | 1 | 06/12/2005 |
| I drove from maine to mass. approx 170 miles, we stopped at my boyfriends mothers house for 20 min. i got back in my car started it up and it had a horrendous noise under the hood. it sounded like a motorcycle was in my engine. i did not feel safe to drive it anywhere. we had to have it towed home and our mechanic told us the bad ...awful news and the expense. i have a blown spark plug and need a helicoil resulting in a new motor or mine being taken apart (which one is cheaper) i am a single mom and cannot afford to replace the part as i have a $350 a month payment on this vehicle!!! fortunately this happened while we were parked and starting it up and not somewhere on the mass or maine interstate. contacting ford hasn't worked, i just got a generic email acting like this is news to them yet i can find documentation all over the internet from people with the same issue!!!! *nm | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| While parked the consumer's vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. *jb *nm | |||
| 09/05/2004 | 135000 | 1 | 08/02/2003 |
| 1) driving up mountain pass, 65 mph with children in car, truck started aggressively shaking, check engine light blinking ,had to pull off to far right lane with diesel truck on my rear end. smell of gas in cab, had to get children out of car, had to stand by busy highway in the dark for help. 2) blown spark plug - stripped the spark plug hole, burned coil 3) car in repair shop for 2 weeks, replaced cylinder head, coil, spark plug. car still bucks, taking back to shop as i do not trust car. i see many, many posts on internet with same problem. please help as my children were put at risk due to fords chronic spark plug blow-out. *jb | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 118000 | 2 | 02/22/2001 |
| Ford engines. cylinder head defect on ford and lincoln trucks causing spark plugs to blow out, stripping the threads.*ak | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire while parked.*jb | |||
| 05/05/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Consistent intense knocking following cold start. considerable increase in oil consumption. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/10/1998 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Dealer denies any malfunction, says cafe is ok. *ak | |||
| 02/23/1999 | 3 | ||
| Engine stalling on several occasions, several repair attempts however continues to experience failure, unable to be rectified. mjs | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Vehicle fire due to possible engine fire. | |||