Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 0531 | 05/08/2007 | 0531 | 10018074 | Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. a possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of puncturing the fuel tank on vehicles with limo prep package limo pack | 12/15/2005 |
| 98164 | 04/07/2000 | 609732 | A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers. this coating must be removed before delivery to the customer. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| 98203 | 01/01/1999 | 604389 | Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs. *tt | 04/28/1999 | |
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| 98203 | 10/12/1998 | 603688 | Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 9844 | 03/02/1998 | 601263 | Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| 9831 | 02/16/1998 | 600585 | Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| 9833 | 02/16/1998 | 600587 | Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 12223 | 12/01/1998 | 615484 | For all vehicles with drivers door module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
| 992110 | 10/18/1999 | 6089675 | Information on both front doors not staying open. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 982522 | 04/01/1998 | 603547 | Concerns of broken blend doors on some vehicles. *yc | 02/24/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 996078 | 05/01/1999 | 606960 | Subject pertaining to inoperative trunk release. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 99B09 | 02/01/2001 | 619153 | Owner notification program 99b09 supplement #2 for certain commercial vehicle frame service. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| 12714 | 05/01/1999 | 6091690 | Some vehicles may develop cosmetic cracks in the frame at the rear upper control arm access opening when operated under severe duty conditions. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/12/2008 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Last year i first noticed that after a hard rain the rear drivers passenger door would have water sloshing around in it. now the rear passenger side floor board is almost constantly wet. rain and carwashes make the problem worse but even a big puddle can soak it again. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Winshield gutter, by design, dumps water directly onto firewall where ventilation system plenum is attached, resulting in interior leak | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 95000 | 1 | 07/30/2000 |
| While the consumer was driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle stalled. the consumer had the vehicle towed to a dealership and the mechanic determined the problem was due to engine failure. *ak about an inch away on the wheel well, there was a 1/4 hole which allowed saltwater from the left front tire to be sprayed up and caused corrosion to accumulate in the fuse box. *sc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Water leaked into the vehicle, the cause was unknown. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/15/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the battery warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to successfully jump start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where the contact was then informed that the wiring harness was damaged and needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that rain would leak in through the windows during rainy weather. the manufacturer was not made aware of either failure. the failure mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 04/12/2008 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Last year i first noticed that after a hard rain the rear drivers passenger door would have water sloshing around in it. now the rear passenger side floor board is almost constantly wet. rain and carwashes make the problem worse but even a big puddle can soak it again. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 117000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. since early february of 2009, water builds up in the door of the vehicle after it rains or the vehicle is washed. in addition, the interior of the vehicle becomes wet everytime it rains. the contact feels that this is a manufacturer defect and would like someone to look into the issue. the current and failure mileages were 117,000. | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 1 | 11/19/2001 | |
| Water began to come into my car when it rained. one day it flooded into the front passenger side floor board. there was a gasket between the fresh air duct on the outside of the car leading to the interior. the repairman found that the gasket was crimped from the factory during installation. this repairman stated that he had seen this problem many with this make and model as well as with two other ford models. this repair cost me several hundred dollars. my entire dash had to be removed as well as both front seats.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle design flaw, the bottom of the dash is only 9 1/2 inches from the floor, when moving to apply brakes it is easy to hit dash. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 48000 | 5 | 05/01/1998 |
| 1) leak from manifold, involved replacing whole manifold. 2) paint peeling from bumpers. 3) air conditioner blower motor failure. 4) special switch device located under dashboard that controls cooling/heating for the vents in the dashboard failure. 5) generator warning lamp failure. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Passenger side door will not open when vehicle is near curbs, door designed too low to ground. *yc | |||
| 1 | 03/26/1998 | ||
| Rear door panel defective. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| Door hinges are loose, causing door not to function properly. if a door is opened on an incline, it will close back on the driver. dealer has seen vehicle and could not repair the doors. *ak | |||
| All four doors will close in a wind, a breeze will shut the door. dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. cannot make adjustments. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||