Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 0457 | 03/22/2004 | 10008542 | Pop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position. *tt | 08/04/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| 04189 | 12/13/2004 | 04245 | 10014062 | Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt | 04/27/2005 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 041514 | 08/09/2004 | 04189 | 10011159 | Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt | 01/04/2005 |
| 031501 | 07/12/2004 | 04137 | 10009321 | Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt | 09/23/2004 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 15549 | 01/01/2002 | 630081 | Information regarding pop/thump noise from power window. *yh | 04/12/2002 | |
| 5233 | 12/01/1998 | 615352 | Information on the alive memory (dam) feature during various diagnostic and repair procedures. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 7816 | 02/01/2000 | 612222 | Some vehicles may exhibit interior lights, power windows and / or inoperative running board lights for a short period of time in the morning. *tt | 06/07/2000 | |
| 996780 | 08/01/1999 | 608469 | This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area. *tt | 12/02/1999 | |
| 991211 | 06/14/1999 | 606462 | Subject regarding the rear door power window switch bezel. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
| 12604 | 03/01/1999 | 605327 | Information regarding the revised power window switch plate. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 00189 | 09/04/2000 | 618602 | Concerns with the signal mirror reflective surface deteriorating over time, developing dark spots due to chrome plating delamination. *jb | 04/17/2001 | |
| 996042 | 05/01/1999 | 606957 | Information on using 1999 procedures manual for side mirror replacement. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 13071 | 08/01/1999 | 6091875 | Brief information describing exterior rear view mirror diagnosis. *tt | 11/16/2000 | |
| 996805 | 08/01/1999 | 608776 | Some vehicles may exhibit an exterior rear view mirror with a slight flutter / shake. *tt | 12/03/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 12282 | 12/01/1998 | 615531 | Some vehicles may exhibit a rear wiper that does not function properly (jammed). *tt | 01/18/2001 | |
| 5370 | 12/01/1998 | 615445 | Some vehicles may exhibit a rear wiper that does not function properly (jammed). *tt | 01/16/2001 | |
| 98-4802 | 09/01/1998 | 607208 | Information on procedures to follow when installing a rear wiper arm. *tt | 09/14/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 13054 | 08/01/1999 | 6091846 | Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| 13838 | 02/01/2000 | 612429 | Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a windshield creak / squeak. *tt | 06/08/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 4802 | 12/01/1998 | 615320 | Rear wiper arm installation. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 8051 | 02/01/2000 | 612262 | Some vehicles may exhibit a front washer operating without command. *tt | 06/07/2000 | |
| 6556 | 07/01/1999 | 610683 | Exhibiting jerky or uneven windshield wiper arm movement. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
| 13253 | 09/01/1999 | 6090655 | (continued from 13251 and 13252) uncommanded front wiper function. *mjs | 03/22/2000 | |
| 99224 | 10/18/1999 | 6089685 | Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 12911 | 06/01/1999 | 606940 | Some vehicles may exhibit activation of front wipers without command. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 12826 | 06/01/1999 | 606897 | Experiencing front wipers activation without command. *tt | 09/07/1999 | |
| 6407 | 06/01/1999 | 606832 | Exhibiting front windshield wiper activation without command. *tt | 09/03/1999 | |
| 984802 | 11/01/1998 | 603663 | When installing a rear wiper arm on some vehicles, be sure to follow the procedure in the 1999 workshop manual section 501-16-92. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| On january 15, 1999 we had a snow storm in boston with an outside temp of 5 degrees. we were 4 people in navigator traveling on highway at speeds of 25 - 35 mph and to my absolute dismay found out that the windshield kept freezing in my line of vision / full defrost & fan speed. then all side windows iced up & we could not see outside @ all. i have submitted a letter to the pres. of ford's lincoln mercury division & have not heard from anyone. the dealer tried rectifying it. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 12/15/2003 | 100000 | 5 | 09/01/1998 |
| Spark plugs failed. as a result, vehicle jerked forward without warning. *ak coolant leaked twice in the past. the radiator assembly was reinstalled. the left front window squeaked. the trim on the front door panel was removed and reinstalled. the engine light had come on and the engine had run rough. the service dealer replaced the faulty coil pack on the #4 cylinder. the heater hose was replaced due to leakage. the heater did not blow air and displayed a burning smell. *sc | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 60000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 |
| The windshield wipers come on and off intermittently without being switched on/off. they seem to have a mind of their own. the rear wiper does not come on at all most times, even when turned on. also, the odometer lcd readout comes on and off intermittently. several light on the dash controls panels come on and off at will as well. it just seems that there is several problems with the wiring systems or possibly in the computer. however, since it only does it intermittantly you cannot plan to check it with the dealer, because there is no telling when it will occur and how long it will last.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/28/2000 | 1 | ||
| After recall repair the consumer discovered that the windshield wipers were inoperable when she attempted to turn them on during rainy weather resulting in poor visibility. nlm | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 0 | ||
| Windshield wipers come on and off on a daily basis. took to dealer , dealer will not corect the problem. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers come on periodically without manual operation. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| Windshield wipers come on without application. dealer can't find reason for defect. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Front wipers come on at any time. dealer has been informed by manufacturer that they are aware of problem and the manufacturer has directed dealers not to work on problem until a fix has been identified. i was blinded by smeared bugs & dust at night leading me to have to stop on the freeway at night to clean. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 60000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 |
| The windshield wipers come on and off intermittently without being switched on/off. they seem to have a mind of their own. the rear wiper does not come on at all most times, even when turned on. also, the odometer lcd readout comes on and off intermittently. several light on the dash controls panels come on and off at will as well. it just seems that there is several problems with the wiring systems or possibly in the computer. however, since it only does it intermittantly you cannot plan to check it with the dealer, because there is no telling when it will occur and how long it will last.*ak | |||
| 08/04/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers are coming on/off intermittently. contacted dealer on june 3, and was told they had no correction piece for this problem. took the vehicle again on 7 jun 99, they were in the process of updating the gem module and waiting. consumer currentlywaiting on the part. *ak | |||
| 100 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Wipers come on intermittently dealer has replaced multifunction switch which worked for about a month and now it is malfunctioning again. dealer will not do anything else since they cannot get the wipers to malfunction. my concern is fire since this is in the wiring it is possible that the car might set on fire. dealer sees no concern even with the other lincoln recalls due to fire. | |||