Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 0471 | 12/31/2004 | 04262 | 10008201 | Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt | 07/23/2004 |
| 17720 | 04/01/2004 | 10008225 | Airbag warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1994/b1998 on vehicles without side air bags. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 03203 | 10/13/2003 | 0398 | 10004886 | Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 16797 | 04/01/2003 | 10002670 | Vehicles with keyless entry pad may exhibit dead battery, no start, interior lamp/headlamp self-activation, or inoperative keyless entry pad. *tt | 09/10/2003 | |
| 15671 | 02/01/2002 | 630736 | Some 4x4s may exhibit a momentary interruption of the radio and/or interior cambin lights when the one-touch-down feature of the driver's power window is activated. *tt | 04/23/2002 | |
| 00192 | 09/18/2000 | 618579 | Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps, power windows, radio and rear wiper in the morning or after vehicle is left unattended for 45 minutes. *jb | 04/17/2001 | |
| 0087 | 04/17/2000 | 613581 | Concerns with courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps; power windows; radio; and rear wiper all inoperative in the morning or after vehicle is left unattended for 45 minutes. *mr | 07/21/2000 | |
| 6905 | 09/01/1999 | 6090213 | Information on removing and / or replacing the generic electronic module (gem). *tt | 03/10/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| 14972 | 06/01/2001 | 622772 | Some vehicles built until 12/01/2000, equipped with the memory seat option, may exhibit a battery discharge condition. *tt | 10/22/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 0162 | 04/02/2001 | 619266 | Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 15432 | 11/01/2001 | 630454 | Some vehicles not equipped with side air bags may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1998 (passenger side air bag circuit resistance high) in the restraints control module. *tt | 04/17/2002 | |
| 9913138 | 08/01/1999 | 609050 | Information on replacing and removing the generic electronic module (gem). *tt | 12/07/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 012113 | 10/29/2001 | 627774 | Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control | 02/22/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 14086 | 04/01/2000 | 613724 | Exhibiting a delayed operation / inoperative instrument cluster with koeo or koer. *tt | 08/07/2000 | |
| 8582 | 04/01/2000 | 613688 | Some vehicles may exhibit a delayed operation / inoperative instrument cluster with koeo or koer. **mr | 07/27/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/13/2008 | 110000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. after driving 20 mph, the contact parked the vehicle and smelled burning rubber. she noticed smoke underneath the hood. she opened the hood and flames appeared. the contact believes that the failure was due to electrical failure. the vehicle was towed to a private body shop for inspection. the failure and current mileages were 110,000. | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 98000 | 1 | |
| 2000 lincoln navigator, radio flashes on and off with vehicle off, and windshield wipers are not working, after vehicle has been sitting off for a couple hours, there is a loud noise coming from under the hood on the passenger side under the windshield, open the vehicle door and a/c is blowing full blast and radio is flashing on and off again smells like something is burning and caused a minor fire. looked up recall information and ford states that our vehicle is not listed under the recall# 01s24, although it shows our model year along with a majority of ford, lincoln, and mercury vehicles. this is the same problem that happened with the 2000 ford expedition nhtsa action# ea05015. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2005 | 63000 | 1 | 07/03/2002 |
| While parked in driveway vehicle ignited and caught on fire, which totaled the vehicle. fire was extinguished by fire dept., copy of fire inspection report included. vehicle was towed by the insurance company. *ak *bf *nm | |||
| 09/16/2004 | 72500 | 1 | |
| Consumer stated that vehicle was parked 35 to 45 minutes when she saw smoke coming from the grill area, and flames coming from the driver's side front area. no problems with the vehicle other than the cruise control not working.*ak | |||
| 04/19/2004 | 1 | 09/16/2003 | |
| Vehicle caught on fire after it was parked in the garage. *mr the fire completely destroyed the consumers home an boat. the fire marshall informed the consumer of numerous fires involving lincoln vehicles started by the keyless entry. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/27/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 01/07/2000 |
| Consumer complained about an electrical problem. the horn did not blow and the vehicle caught fire. the vehicle was parked and unattended when it ignited into flames. the fire department was notified. *ak the horn stopped blowing and the volume on the steering wheel stopped working the day before the truck caught fire. *sc *jb | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 3 | 05/01/2000 | |
| When i turn the car off the heat blows high and will not cut off. have to disconnect battery or will run it down. have also noticed instrument panel lights flashing after car is turned off. recently noticed that it happens after rain. took to dealership twice - unable to detect problem after keeping vehicle for 2 days. *la | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| While driving electrical system would go down and vehicle would shut down. it would periodically shutdown without advance warning. also, electrical problems w/ power windows. dealer has no remedy at this time. please fill in additional information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/23/2003 | 45000 | 4 | 03/10/2003 |
| Check engine light, engine hesitation then failure. trouble code reads several ignition modules defective. after codes are cleared engines works fine until engine under strain, then stalls out again after ignition have been changed out.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle stalls at any speed. vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times. dealer , has replaced computer, but has not been able to remedy problem. vehicle has stalled 4 times. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 169000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln navigator. while driving the passenger smelled a burning odor. upon further inspection he noticed that the wiring harness, main terminal, compressor and the alternator had melted. prior to the failure, he heard a peculiar noise. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor has he notified the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were approximately 169,000. | |||
| 01/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath vehicle, shut off engine and smoke stopped. continued to drive home, pulled into driveway, and vehicle's brakes were not working. *ak *slc | |||