Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V124000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/05/1992 to 11/30/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 262695 | 05/20/1999 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/19/1999 | 05/20/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. a fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire can originate in the left front underhood area. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. owner notification began may 20, 1999. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 99s15.this recall has been supersedes by ford recall no. 05s28 (please see 05v017, 05v388, 06v286 and 07v336). owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 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 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 95102 | 05/01/1995 | 42087 | Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/17/2004 | 135297 | 1 | 08/01/1998 |
| My 1992 grand marquis was taken in for what was a minor miss in the engine. the machanic said the computer showed a code 214. he replaced the coolant temperature sensor/switch (for computer) per the code in the car's computer. the car was returned to me and i drove it to work, about five minutes away from the repair shop. about 4 hours later i got in the car to drive home and it started missing real bad, like it was not getting enough gas and about to shut off. my car has been to a ford dealrship who wanted $1,700 in vehicale preparation cost before dealing with what may be the problem. another machanic who use to work for a ford dealership check the car and could not remove the cod 214. the machanic replaced the cam sensor, the crank sensor, the coolant sensor, the air flow duct and installed a new set of plug wires. it is now july and i have not been able to drive my car since march 17th. what was a perfectly good car in march is now a peace of junk. other than this problem the car is in outstanding condition. it is suspect that this problem may be electical in nature and i believe that lincoln/mercury should at least assist in correcting this problem because it appears to be based on a limiting factor of the manufacturing of the vehicle's components. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/2002 | ||
| I have not expierenced a failure to my car (except that the drive train had to be replaced before 50,000 miles). i am sending this info. because i discovered that there had been a recall(nhtsa campaign #99v124000). i want to find a dealer in or near my area to replace and install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell) my car was bought from a used car auto sales place.,not an actual mercury dealer. can you please advise me on how to proceed in having this defect to my car repaired? your help and guidence is appreciated. sincerely, mrs. wolford. nlm | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| Electrical system failed, causing engine check light/ air bag sensor light to came on/ sun visor light/ electricak windows & inner dome lights to short out, and cruise control to accelerate /decelerate intermittently when engaged. also ,cruise control would engage by itself. dealer/ manufacturer notified.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving and the car felt like it was going to fade, took vehicle to dealer, dealer indicated it was the eletrical wire from the ignition. please describe .*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/13/1998 | 1 | 05/22/1992 | |
| The consumer has experienced problems with alternator wires. one of wires in the alternator started the fire. the fire department put the fire out. the fire occurred after the consumer had parked vehicle. the manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/05/1998 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| Headlights would only work intermittently. repair shop replaced defective headlight switch, had caused wires to be hot.*ak *jb | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Horn and cruise control work intermittently, air bag light reads code 13 + 34. short in air bag module, causes light to blink. dealer stated wire harness needeed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1991 | ||
| Electrical fuse and module failed causing engine to shut down. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/22/1999 | 10 | 03/01/1993 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1996 | |||
| Vehicle stalled in traffic. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving and the car felt like it was going to fade, took vehicle to dealer, dealer indicated it was the eletrical wire from the ignition. please describe .*ak | |||
| 04/01/1994 | |||
| Electrical short, causing failure in electrical systems such as the windows and lights, ignition also. *ak | |||
| Upon acceleration vehicle hesitates or while driving vehicle will jerk. please describe details. tt | |||
| Vehicle fails to respond to acceleration performing erratic. please describe details. tt | |||
| 05/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line/pvc coupling to fuel filter snapped when struck by debris, resulting in loss of power. tt | |||
| 03/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| While driving 20 to 40 mph engine hesitates; exact cause unknown. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 03/03/1993 | 1 | 03/01/1992 | |
| Car failed ga. emissions inspection because of faulty pcm module. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/12/1996 | |||
| Ignition switch: driving along expressway about 4-5 miles when suddenly noticed smoke coming frrom steering wheel. immediately took to dealer where he replaced and installed ignition switch and windshield wiper motor. *ak | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Defective ignition switch. | |||
| 01/04/1996 | |||
| Failure of the ignition switch, ignition switch is loose and consumer having a hard time taking the keys out the ignition. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1996 | |||
| Electrical short or shock in the ignition, consumer replaced the switch. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Smoke started inside the vehicle due to seats and lumbar pump wiring problem causing the passenger side auto locks difficult to unlock. yh | |||
| 02/14/1999 | |||
| While the vehicle was parked and the radio and heater was on, a fire started on the passenger's side interior underneath the dash and underneath the hood. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Vehicle's electrical wiring burned up. this wire is coneected to the fuel pump and the design is defective due to the ability of the wiring to burn. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Wiring harness shorted out. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/22/2005 | 114000 | 1 | 04/07/1997 |
| No warning beforehand, car was destroyed by a fire that started in the left front engine area. | |||
| 04/18/2002 | 1 | 05/27/2001 | |
| While driving, another driver signaled consumer indicating there was a fire coming from under vehicle. consumer immediately pulled over, got out of vehicle and seconds later vehicle exploded.*ak *yh | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 2 | ||
| While consumer was driving at 45 mph the headlights went out without prior warning. also, consumer noticed some smoke coming from under the hood. pulled over and popped the hood up, and was able to put the fire out. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1999 | |||
| Car was parked inside driveway and caught on fire in the hood, fire department was notified. *ak referenced in ea02-025 | |||
| 09/12/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was parked in the garage and the consumer noticed the vehicle was on fire.fire started from under the hood. *ak referenced in ea02-025 | |||
| 03/20/1997 | |||
| Under the hood compartment fire, after vehicle was shut off the engine fan continued to run, electrical short, causing a fire. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1996 | |||
| While vehicle parked in garage with no key in switch, can hear loud buzzing noise coming from underhood lasting for 15 minutes, then stopping;three times. *ak | |||
| 02/25/1996 | |||
| The front wiring in the fuel pump was rubbing the fuel tank causing an electrical short fire .please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/25/1995 | |||
| Car started smoking heard a pop and vehicle burst into flames underneath the hood. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/19/2000 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| The digital dash display does not light up and ford says they do not make the part to repair it, anymore. they say they are unable to repair it and they can give us nothing for the car on trade in as they cannot resell it. well they sold it to us. anyway, we can't drive a car without the display...no speedometer, no fuel indicator, no nothing..*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Horn and cruise control work intermittently, air bag light reads code 13 + 34. short in air bag module, causes light to blink. dealer stated wire harness needeed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Electrical failure. *dh | |||
| 05/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Instrument panel computer command control failed. *ak | |||