Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
| BC1017897230 | 01/23/1997 | 51533 | Wind noise from the front door area at varying speeds and conditions on affected vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3511972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51495 | Wind noise from the front door area on affected vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1017097230 | 01/23/1997 | 51520 | White stress mark in the door scuff plate, replace with new level part. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1017797230 | 01/23/1997 | 51532 | Wind noise from the front door area on affected vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3512972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51496 | Wind noise from the front door area at varying speeds and conditions on affected vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3552972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51508 | A white stress mark in the door scuff plate. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| While driving, the simulated convertible top flew off, the top flew off due to not being installed properly, the 3 strips of rubber on the roof still had the paper attached to it instead of being peeled off to secure the fiberglass top. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/30/2003 | 1 | 09/10/1996 | |
| The frame of my 1996 grand marquis became seperated due to bad welding. the car was taken to firestone where they informed me that the frame came apart due to bad welding. car was then towed to ford where they declined to repair the car or pay for the cost. ford stated they would not cover it due to mileage and must be towed to a body shop.*ak | |||
| 03/12/1997 | 1 | ||
| While approaching a stop, after going 15mph, the right front a frame broke, causing the frame to be disconnected from body of vehicle. had vehicle taken to dealer. dealer refused to repair due to mileage, but the mechanic repaired the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Chassis mounts failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 02/02/2005 | 67750 | 2 | 02/22/2000 |
| The vehicle was making a noise. consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and the dealer determined that the front frame broke, and leaned against the catalytic converter. vehicle previouslybroke at different position. dealer will not let the consumer remove the vehicle from the shop until it had been repaired.*ak.....the was the second time that frame broke for no reason.*ak | |||