Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0320310/13/2003039810004886Malfunction 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. *tt01/14/2004
0318109/15/200310004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt11/14/2003
1177008/01/1998615271Some vehicles cannot communicate with the lighting control module (lcm), door diagnostic module (ddm), and airbag module. *tt01/10/2001
465208/01/1998615189Some vehicles (built between feb 23 and mar 20 1998) may exhibit a concern of cannot communicate with the lighting control module (lcm), door diagnostic module (ddm), and airbag module. *tt01/03/2001
1260903/01/1999605332Information regarding pinpint test / 4wabs diagnostic trouble code b1676 (battery voltage) - update. *tt06/08/1999
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
98268004/01/1998603576Seat regulator control switches ( located in the door trim panels ) are available for service. *yc02/25/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
787401/01/20007874612263The vehicle may exhibit detonation/spark knock.06/07/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
024503/04/2002636065Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt11/05/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
1787106/01/200410008264Multiple driveability concerns under acceleration caused by ignition coil. *tt07/23/2004
838203/01/2000612781Some vehicles may exhibit a miss, buck / jerk, surge in the ignition coil / spark plug boot. *tt06/12/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
016204/02/2001619266Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt05/22/2001
99-619305/01/1999607010Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt11/03/2000
98356601/01/1998607837Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt10/13/1999
98356601/19/1998607484Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt09/23/1999
9811001/19/1998605570Subject regarding passive anti theft system (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt07/09/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
01211310/29/2001627774Some 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 control02/22/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/05/2009955001
 I have had all of my electrical components fixed, the alternator,the regulator,all the pig-tails,and a new battery. i am still having a problem with the battery light coming on. i have paid out alot of money to fix the problem. i am a tow truck driver and i tow alot of vehicles of this make and model for the same reason. *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
04/07/2004660001003/04/1998
 While driving vehicle stalled. consumer used a starter battery kit to restart the vehicle or contacted aaa to have the vehicle towed. the aaa representative indicated that the stalling may be due to engine motor failure. dealership and sears retail store performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. also , the battery and air bag warning light came on. this failure almost caused rear end collision.*ak owner is an ex philadelphia eagle football player named curtis bunch-black. *tc
07/01/2001
 While driving at night battery light on the instrument panel will illuminate for five to ten seconds intermittently. dealership has examined vehicle, but could not reproduce the problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
12/22/19992501/01/1998
 When driving or turning corners, engine dies. intermittent.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
11/22/200434032303/02/1998
 Electrical short on 1998 mercury grand marquis causes engine to stall at highway speeds. power brakes and steering not operable when engine stalls. cannot restart engine when condition occurs. car towed all three times. problem documented in ford service bullitin 12950. problem occured 3 times: november 2003 october 2004 november 2004. *ak
08/25/19982
 High beam headlamps malfunctioning, due to loose wire. *yc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
08/13/2000205/01/1998
 After replacing several components of the electrical system including pcm, two power packs and a wire harness installed and the vehicle still does not start.
06/03/1999
 While parked smoke came from under the hood. the fire department opended the hood and the vehicle was engulfed in flames. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
101/31/1998
 Wiring harness under the hood resulting in a fire.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
12/27/2000102/01/1998
 While driving on the highway at 65 mph, black toxic smoke suddenly started bellowing out from around the radio area in the center dashboard. a loud rapid clicking sound was also heard. upon realizing what was going on, i steered the car safely off the highway ramp and shut the vehicle off. i inspected the engine under the hood and found nothing wrong. upon a 15 min shutdown i restarted the engine and both the smoke and clicking sound had ceased so i drove the car to the dealer. on 28 dec 00 the mercury dealer only removed the radio and glovebox and noted nothing abnormal. as a consumer i am not satisfied, this is a safety concern that needs to be addressed.*ak
12/27/2000102/01/1998
 While driving at night on the highway at 65 mph toxic black smoke and a loud clicking sound suddenly appeared from the center console. i steered the vehicle off the road and shut the vehicle down appx.10 min. on restart the vehicle smoke & clicking sound ceased. dealer removed radio and glove compartment but could not detect root cause of the incident. no corrective action conducted. consumer required to pay all costs related to incident.*ak