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 | |
| 17828 | 05/01/2004 | 10008573 | Various intermittent/constant electrical concerns. *tt | 08/05/2004 | |
| 17730 | 04/01/2004 | 10008231 | Dashes displayed instead of an odometer reading - no communication with the anti-lock brake system (abs) module. *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 | |
| 01194 | 10/01/2001 | 627747 | This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch. *tt | 02/22/2002 | |
| 14844 | 04/01/2001 | 619328 | Some vehicles may exhibit various intermittent / constant electrical system conditions. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 17871 | 06/01/2004 | 10008264 | Multiple driveability concerns under acceleration caused by ignition coil. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 8382 | 03/01/2000 | 612781 | Some vehicles may exhibit a miss, buck / jerk, surge in the ignition coil / spark plug boot. *tt | 06/12/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 13942 | 03/01/2000 | 612934 | Concerns that the passive anti-theft system (pats) transceiver wiring may be broken due to improper wire routing and / or a misplacement of the connector near the base of the steering column. *tt | 06/14/2000 | |
| 8269 | 03/01/2000 | 612713 | Subject regarding passive anti-theft system (pats) installation caution: wires may break. *tt | 06/12/2000 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving the dash board completely illuminated. the vehicle then shut down. contacted the dealer. was told it is an electrical problem. please provide any further information. *nm | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 80000 | 2 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle stalled, and electrical system malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 12/22/2000 | |||
| Windows will not go up at times or go down at times. also, radio will intermittently work, and other electrical parts will not work. also. has contacted dealer, and dealer statesd that it could be because of computer module. *ak | |||
| 2 | 11/13/2000 | ||
| When the consumer pushes the last two buttons on the pad to lock car the head lights and tail lights come on, sometimes they stay on causing the battery to go dead, ford exchanged the vehicle for the 2000 model and the new vehicle experienced the same defect, ford does not know how to fix it. *mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 12/22/2000 | |||
| Windows will not go up at times or go down at times. also, radio will intermittently work, and other electrical parts will not work. also. has contacted dealer, and dealer statesd that it could be because of computer module. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 10/16/2002 | |||
| Ingition switch has to be turns on several times before the engine would start. dealer notified. please provide further details. mr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 78000 | 1 | 12/29/2004 |
| Known defect by ford concerning 2000 lincoln town car electrical problem with wiring harness and transmission wiring. this defects creates an environment and condition of hazard and danger to assigned operator of vehicle. known defect by ford manufacturer is documented by service by service alerts. ford is negligent in not having a recall as this is a definite safety issue. car stalls, shakes violently on freeway, falsely activiating abs, traction control, shut off. the vehicle is endangering my life and others. consumer are putting their life at risk and spending thousands on an issue that can be corrected and prevented by the manufacturer who is aware of the defect.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 78000 | 1 | 12/29/2004 |
| Known defect by ford concerning 2000 lincoln town car electrical problem with wiring harness and transmission wiring. this defects creates an environment and condition of hazard and danger to assigned operator of vehicle. known defect by ford manufacturer is documented by service by service alerts. ford is negligent in not having a recall as this is a definite safety issue. car stalls, shakes violently on freeway, falsely activiating abs, traction control, shut off. the vehicle is endangering my life and others. consumer are putting their life at risk and spending thousands on an issue that can be corrected and prevented by the manufacturer who is aware of the defect.*ak | |||
| 05/31/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 03/01/2003 |
| The vehicle caught on fire and burnt up the garage while parked. the fire department and insurance inspector indicated that the fire originated from the driver side engine compartment. the component that caused the fire was undetermined but it was related to the electrical system. a fire report was filed. *ak *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle speed control did not disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. the consumer had to press the off button on the steering column to turn off the speed control. the consumer believes this problem was related to faulty tail light wiring. *nlm *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| Electrical problem. massive corrosion of pcm harness under junction box. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2004 | 66300 | 1 | |
| While after driving for one hour and parking consumer noticed a burning rubber smell coming from under the hood. as a result the engine started smoking. no fire reported. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 4 | ||
| Airbag light keeps flashing, vehicle taken to dealer 4 times, wiring harness was replaced, did not remedy problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/21/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2000 lincoln town car caught fire under the dashboard. consumer stated that they pulled into a parking lot. *kb ohio traffic crash report# 10-0069-91. *jb | |||