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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V189000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1994 to 11/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 45000 | 11/15/1995 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/02/1995 | 10/04/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a short or overload in the headlampcircuit, both headlamps can go out without warning, rather than flashing as intended with the cycling circuit breaker. this could lead to reduced night time driver visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; fuse and recepticle; circuit breaker.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| BC0100950103 | 01/01/1995 | 37897 | Vehicle may exhibit an inoperable system after the ignition is cycled. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 962511 | 12/02/1996 | 50968 | Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030413 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2562950503 | 05/01/1995 | 40078 | Vehicles with certain calibrations may experience a misfire event. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39853 | Under some driving conditions, vehicles may have engine misfire. *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 | |||
| 03/02/2003 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury grand marquis. while driving at speeds of 55 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood and drove onto the emergency lane. the contact confirmed that the fire began inside the dashboard area and spread to the components under the hood. the vehicle was destroyed. the police were called and a report was filed; however, the failure and current mileages were 90,000. updated 6/1/10 *cn updated 06/18/10.*jb | |||
| The vehcle has had four electronic problems. the dash started smoking. the interior lights went out, the headlights went out twice. please describe. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 6 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| Vehicles battery goes dead after vehicle has sat for approximately 5 days. battery has been replaced, alternator checked out . took vehicle to dealer adn dealer could find no cause for failure. this has been an ongoing thing for the past 16 months. there is obviously a drain on the battery that the dealer cannot find. took vehicle to mercury dealer for service. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Battery failed. | |||
| 02/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Water enters engine compartment, due to lack of gutter to carry water from engine, water contacts battery/freezes, causing battery to crack. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 15 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Fuse that works the horn and cruise control keeps blowing out. fuse has been replaced 15 times within a 2 month period. the dealer is aware of the situation. problem has not been corrected. *ak possible clockspring failure. *yh | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Circuit breaker failed. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Fuse blew out. | |||
| 01/22/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Plano lincoln mercury 95s24. contacted the dlr in january. caller was informed parts are not available. call again in april. *ak consumer received notification in nov 1995.*jb | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Received recall notice campaign 95v189000,95s24, contacted dealer, recall part was improperly installed, when found to be placed in backward, per second dealer. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/04/1997 | |||
| Consumer states that when car is turned off, key out of ignition, car still runs. dealer has the car for inspection and found that the ignition cable came loose. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 05/18/1998 | 12/23/1995 | ||
| Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with transmission. at times comes to a complete stop. vehicle would esitate before it takes off. took vehicle to dealer for repairs. dealer replaced torque converter and reprogrammed pcm. *ak | |||
| 10/13/1996 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Electronic dash failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/03/1999 | 1 | 03/30/1995 | |
| When vehicle was parked it caught fire when owner was away. fire caused by faulty electrical wire shorting out in the interior dome light. interior roofing fell onto seats and mats inside of vehicle. vehicle at dealer's being repaired. car had experienced previous electrical problems. insurance company paid for repairs, problem has not reoccurred since. *ak *ml | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 25 | 04/26/1995 | ||
| Electrical dash goes out without warning, while driving vehicle. owner has replaced fuses several times. dlr has seen 3 to 4 times. problem still exists. *ak | |||