Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0361 | 03/31/2003 | 10001855 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy with diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0402, p1400, p1401. *tt *jb | 07/23/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 16528 | 01/01/2003 | 10005090 | Hesitation/surge during acceleration between 3000-4000 rpm. oasis. *tt | 01/29/2004 | |
| 031514 | 08/04/2003 | 99105 | 10003193 | The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt | 10/10/2003 |
| 0322 | 02/03/2003 | 10002472 | Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401, or runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy, and the above listed dtcs without | 09/03/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 16028 | 07/01/2002 | 636219 | Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concerns noted. *tt | 11/06/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| 01205 | 10/15/2001 | 627927 | Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt | 02/26/2002 | |
| 14401 | 01/01/2000 | 620436 | Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) with no driveability concern noted. *tt | 08/07/2001 | |
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 02M01 | 06/01/2004 | 02M01 | 10007207 | Customer satisfaction program 02m01 supplement #4. certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted egr pressure sensor - additional egr pressure sensor warranty coverage. *tt supplement #3. *mj supplement #6 | 06/03/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/22/2007 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury cougar. while driving 55 mph, the engine began making a knocking sound and eventually failed. no warning lights illuminated and the temperature gauge did not indicate anything abnormal. the vehicle began smoking once the contact pulled over and she noticed radiator fluid leaking. after restarting the vehicle, all of the instrument panel warning lights illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that a new engine was needed. she took the vehicle to midas for a second opinion and was informed again that her vehicle needed a new engine. the current and failure mileages were 75,000. updated 02/01/08. *lj the head gaskets were leaking which allowed radiator fluid to mix with the oil. | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 23144 | 1 | 12/20/2004 |
| While driving 15 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and then it stalled, the consumer was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb | |||
| 02/26/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving at 25 mph and without warning vehicle shut off. consumer attempted to restart the vehicle, but vehicle would not restart. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, but mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/23/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving 30 mph engine check light and radiator light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. *ak | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Going 70 mph on 75 south car just caught on fire in middle lane on the highway. car just stopped in the middle lane fire started from the engine and shot to the rear of the car. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****761083. *ak *jb | |||
| 05/10/2002 | 4002 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Car parked and engine shut off. within 5 minutes engine was on fire. *ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761829 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/15/2002 | 67000 | 6 | 07/11/2001 |
| 2001 mercury cougar. since i have owned this car i have replace the engine at 65,000 miles, left front wheel bearing at 70,000 miles, right front wheel bearing is on its way out at 100,000 miles along with a plugged catalytic converter, and transmission slippage. a/c also failed at 115,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 07/02/2002 | |||
| Ongoing problem with engine stalling at multiple speed. vehicle been to dealer on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further infromation.*ak | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Traveling 70mph on interstate 75 south car just caught fire in the middle lane. car just stopped in the middle lane. fire started from the engine and shot to the rear of the car. state farm insurance co., the service manager at the dealership, and a representative for ford motor co., all stated that the car has a manufacturer's defect which cause the engine to separate . the car was serviced at the dealership that same day ( engine light had came on) and released as repaired.*aik | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 78000 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| I have a smell in the car after aggressive driving, and the tsb # is 00252 and nhtsa is 616819. what is causing this smell, it just started. also what is nhtsa # 10004066 tsb # 17174. hesitation i know, what is making it hesitate. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 09/15/2002 | 67000 | 6 | 07/11/2001 |
| 2001 mercury cougar. since i have owned this car i have replace the engine at 65,000 miles, left front wheel bearing at 70,000 miles, right front wheel bearing is on its way out at 100,000 miles along with a plugged catalytic converter, and transmission slippage. a/c also failed at 115,000 miles.*ak | |||