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 | |
| 12747 | 05/01/1999 | 6091718 | Some vehicles may exhibit inaccurate compass readings if not set at pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| 12994 | 07/01/1999 | 614779 | Subject regarding a/c vacuum reservoir / check valve location for the air conditioning system. *tt | 12/14/2000 | |
| 0018 | 01/10/2000 | 612297 | Vehicles equipped with electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) , may exerience the blower motor staying on high after desired temperature is reached and/ or the system does not maintain set temperature. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| 6686 | 07/02/1999 | 610729 | Subject regarding air conditioner vacuum reservoir / check valve location. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 99195 | 09/20/1999 | 6090085 | Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 99128 | 06/14/1999 | 606449 | Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling noise while driving with a/c in the off position at speeds above 64 km/h (40 mph). *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
| 98239 | 11/23/1998 | 603723 | Experiencing no or intermittent auxillary a/c mode / blower control on some vehicles. *yc8 | 03/03/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 11783 | 08/01/1998 | 615285 | Subject regarding vehicles equipped with compact disc players. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
| 4694 | 08/01/1998 | 615232 | Some factury installed cd changers may have revised shipping locations for the cd magazine. *tt | 01/08/2001 | |
| 4666 | 08/01/1998 | 615202 | Vehicles built from 5/15/98 through 7/24/98 that are equipped with compact disc players should have the yellow shipping clip on the compact disc magazine removed prior to vehicle delivery. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
| 9811342 | 02/01/1998 | 607512 | Information on removing the radio chassis from some vehicles. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 99-4694 | 09/01/1998 | 607120 | Subject regarding vehicles with factory installed cd changers having revised shipping locations for the cd magazine. *tt | 09/13/1999 | |
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606460 | Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
| BC105849705 | 05/01/1997 | 52864 | Vehicles with premium radios will be equipped with volume control/on-off switch. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
| BC2308970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52804 | New volume control/on-off switch. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 11/17/2001 | 4 | 10/01/1998 | |
| We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. the following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17) | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 11/17/2001 | 4 | 10/01/1998 | |
| We have had our navigator into the dealership a total of 8 times in the last 3 years. the following had to be replaced: sunroof, groaning noise from beneath the hood (in 4 times for this still not corrected), cd player replaced, sterio replaced, heating elements both front seat replaced 2 times each, incorrect lug nuts, incorrect tire wrench, shaking in stering @ highway speeds-still not corrected, lift system broken-not fixed, hood latch would not release, fuse blowen 3 times for ac outlets, check suspension light on, check engine light on, rear turn sigal out, passenger window catches, incorrect spair tire. (tiresize: p265/70r17) | |||
| 2 | |||
| The instructions on the jack advise not to get under the car, but it is impossible to turn the jack handle unless you are under the car, the amount of force required to turn the jack handle is so great that a woman or a small man couldn't operate it. nlm | |||