Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 9524 | 01/01/1995 | 39120 | New radiator manufacturing process/modification. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| 9568 | 03/01/1995 | 39904 | Revised oil pan gasket. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2850950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3020103 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| BC3061950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39187 | Vehicles exhibit a high pitched whistle/whine noise coming from the engine compartment. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| BC3133950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39191 | Vehicles may experience a misfire followed by a rough running engine. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 4715 | 08/01/1998 | 615254 | Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of loud ping / crackle from the exhaust system during cool down. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| 985090 | 11/01/1998 | 613219 | Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of loud ping / crackle from exhaust system during cool down. *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
| 982010 | 10/12/1998 | 603695 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 982676 | 04/01/1998 | 603574 | Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of loud ping / crackle from exhaust system during cool down. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA02025 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/06/2002 | 06/30/2004 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES | ||
| Based on the low rate of fire incidents (2.5 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold) where failure of the scds is involved and the age of the vehicles | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1995 lincoln town car keeps heating up. consumer states that the car is heating up very badly. he states that the dealer can't get him in until next thursday. he says he is scared to drive the vehicle. *kb | |||
| 01/04/2008 | 107000 | 1 | 02/14/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owned a 1995 lincoln town car. after the vehicle had been driven for approximately 30 minutes and then parked, it caught fire under the hood. the fire department extinguished the fire. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. | |||
| 06/08/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1995 lincoln town car air spring rear suspension, idler and pitman arm were all replaced before recall notice was issued. *ts the consumer received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle's check engine light, which had been serviced previously, had illuminated again. the replacement parts had a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. the dealer charged the consumer for the engine service although all they did was add 1/2 quart of antifreeze in the radiator. the dealer refused to honor the warranty. the shift lamp was inoperative. the dealer removed the cluster and replaced the shift prindle bulb. the horn sounded weak. the tech recommended that the consumer replaced both horns. there was a lot of play in the steering wheel. the tech recommended that the lower ball joints be replaced. the heater blew out cold are. the dealer replaced the blend door actuator. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle shut off. it was difficult for the driver to restart the vehicle. *nlm consumer took the vehicle to a nearby mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a failed intake manifold. the mechanic pointed out that the failure had occurred in the plastic part of the manifold. the replacement part was ordered, which was also made of plastic. consumer was informed that he was the third customer with intake manifold problems within that month. ford has modified that part by adding a piece of metal to it. *ph *jb | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 3 | ||
| The crankshaft sensor assembly has failed on 3 occasions causing the vehicle not to start. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 2 | 05/10/1997 | |
| Consumer stated the engine stalls when driving, if the vehicle is shut off for 2 minutes, and then restarted it will run perfectly, vehicle has been into dealership on numerous occasions, but the dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem, however a gas filler tube was installed, in october 2001, however 1000 miles later the problem resurfaced.*jb | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 2 | 02/27/1997 | |
| The vehicle would crank but would not start. the dealer replaced brake light switch connector but the problem was not solved. the check engine light came on right after the repair was done. the consumer states the diagnosis by the dealer was wrong and should be repeated. *yh | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 2 | 05/10/1997 | |
| Consumer stated the engine stalls when driving, if the vehicle is shut off for 2 minutes, and then restarted it will run perfectly, vehicle has been into dealership on numerous occasions, but the dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem, however a gas filler tube was installed, in october 2001, however 1000 miles later the problem resurfaced.*jb | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 2 | 02/27/1997 | |
| The vehicle would crank but would not start. the dealer replaced brake light switch connector but the problem was not solved. the check engine light came on right after the repair was done. the consumer states the diagnosis by the dealer was wrong and should be repeated. *yh | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 5 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Vehicle has stalled at any speed 5 times since purchase. taken to dealer two times under warranty, was not able to find problem. now that warranty has expired dealer found vacuum control valve to be the problem, at a cost of almost $ 600.00 | |||
| 01/08/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Engine oil leak. | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Vehicle experienced erratic acceleration prior to engine fire. | |||
| 01/17/1996 | 1 | 01/05/1995 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 10/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 01/09/1996 | 1 | 01/05/1995 | |
| Serpentine belt replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| There is noise coming from exhaust pipe which is corroded undereath the vehicle which holds the motor mounts. also and when shifting gears the vehicle is jerking. *ak | |||