Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 041601 | 11/14/2005 | 05228 | 10018745 | Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt | 01/12/2006 |
| 0222 | 02/04/2002 | 630628 | Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition. *tt | 04/19/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 0326 | 02/03/2003 | 10002476 | Revised cooling fan motor available. *tt | 09/03/2003 | |
| 15893 | 05/01/2002 | 637773 | Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative engine cooling fan. *tt | 12/06/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 07212 | 10/01/2007 | 10023943 | Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe | 02/20/2008 | |
| 031404 | 08/23/2004 | 04161 | 10011162 | Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04. | 01/06/2005 |
| 16380 | 11/01/2002 | 10008319 | Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications. *tt | 07/27/2004 | |
| 03144 | 07/21/2003 | 10003744 | Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 03157 | 08/04/2003 | 10003187 | Grinding type noise from the timing chain area. *tt | 10/10/2003 | |
| 15793 | 04/01/2002 | 637509 | Some vehicles may exhibit a slight oil leak at the cylinder head to block joint. *tt | 12/02/2002 | |
| 14864 | 04/01/2001 | 619335 | Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6l romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 14821 | 04/01/2001 | 619315 | Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 00214 | 10/16/2000 | 618547 | Information regarding revised engine mounts for severe duty vehicles. *jb | 04/16/2001 | |
| 0111 | 01/22/2001 | 618063 | On some vehicles, the engine mounts may not exhibit satisfactory durability under severe operating conditions that may be encountered by police, taxi or limo / livery vehicles such as extended idling at high ambient temperatures. * | 04/03/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 16068 | 07/01/2002 | 636263 | Some vehicles may exhibit an engine vibration at 1100-1500 rpm. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| 012110 | 10/29/2001 | 627768 | Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6l 2v engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage from the cylinder head gasket at the right hand rear or the left hand front of the engine. *tt | 02/22/2002 | |
| 15158 | 08/01/2001 | 624571 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss. *yh | 11/07/2001 | |
| 15026 | 06/01/2001 | 622846 | Some vehicles may exhibit a stall at idle after start-up condition. *tt | 10/23/2001 | |
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 13448 | 11/01/1999 | 614618 | Some vehicles may exhibit engine oil that has a milky appearance at predelivery inspection due to condensation in the crankcase. *tt | 11/28/2000 | |
| 8077 | 02/01/2000 | 612278 | Some vehicles may exhibit any of p0350 through p0358 coil diagnostic trouble codes, check engine light on and rough idle under cold start conditions. *tt | 06/07/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 05N04 | 12/14/2005 | 10018959 | Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. this program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. the terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the all-composite intake manif | 01/25/2006 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/02/2011 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Paint is peeling, like there was never a primer put on the vehicle. also the vehicle surges quite often. i have replaced the manifold spark plugs several times also coils. is there a recall on mercurys paint that i can get some help with? *tr | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 150000 | ||
| I bought this car to replace my chevrolet caprice(great car) on 719 07 this car has major issues that ford motor company refuses to address. july 2011 fuel tank filler neck rusted causing a fire hazzard dec20 11 rear axle control arm cracked causing car to sway feb 2012 plastic intake cracked causing coolent to spray all over engine. ford issued a recall for this i called the local ford dealer about this they told me it expired so im stuck to repair the car myself front end parts not serviceable and ware out (no grease fitting to lube) this has been the worst car i have ever owned | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 mercury grand marquis. the contact stated the vehicle was stopped when he could smell a burning odor. the contact looked at the temperature gauge on the instrument panel and noticed a very hot reading. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed the intake manifold was made of plastic and leaking. the leak was sealed, but the contact was informed the repair may not hold up for a long period of time. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 90700 | ||
| Spark plug blew out of #8 cylinder without warning merging onto highway. if this happens on a different cylinder it could puncture the fuel rail; ultimately causing a fire from the ignition coil spark. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 72000 | ||
| Air control valve failure. this item not covered by my 90,000 mile warranty. why not? shop said an item that controls braking jammed causing the brakes in the front brakes not to retract after releasing pedal therefore destroying calipers pads & rotors. this item not covered by extended warranty either. why not? | |||
| Consumer noticed while traveling engine started skipping consumer pulled vehicle over and noticed an engine fire. manufacture was contacted. please provide further information. ts | |||
| 81 | 08/04/2000 | ||
| When the vehicle is started, an unusual noise occurs in engine, especially in the morning, then gradually gets louder/more frequent. one day in particular, the vehicle was parked(hot weather), and when the vehicle was started, the noise started again, and was extremely loud/distracting to others. the dealer cannot duplicate, stating that all the models sound this way and is the timing chain. *ak other problems are as followed: radio static/window static-when the ignition is on(may be a loose wire, and when the brakes are applied, it engages the brake light switch. the consumer requests that the problem(s) are fixed before the warranty expires. scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/08/2006 | 95175 | 1 | 09/23/2000 |
| Engine failure due to a defective plastic engine intake manifold. 2000 mercury grand marquis began to hesitate; the dealer said it was caused by a defective nylon intake manifold, and they would not cover the cost of repairs. ford has had many complaints on this defect. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 57000 | 4 | |
| 2000 mercury grand marquis engine shut down causing consumer to lose power brakes and steering. this was caused by a short in spark plug. *ts the short occurred in the spark plug on the #4 cylinder. this confused the power control module with signals it was receiving from the engine and tried to compensate which affected other systems and a sort of chain reaction occurred. *nm | |||
| 11/12/2004 | 20000 | 2 | |
| Vehicle was going about 35 mph when all of a sudden it started shaking. then, lost its traction control, and caused the lights in the dashboard to turn off. this eventually led the engine to shut off, and the driver lost steering. taken to dealer for a checkup, but the results showed that the cause was undetermined.*ak car shuddered, followed by engine shut down resulting in loss of power brakes and steering. *bf *nm | |||
| 12/20/2002 | 47000 | ||
| The vehicles head gasket failed and caused an oil leak . this could result in water and oil mixing and total engine failure. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| After a human error when changing vehicle oil , oil started leaking from engine. no indicator lights at any time, causing engine to lock up. please providen further information. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| It's a lemon, straight out of the factory!! would like my money back or a new car! no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 87000 | 1 | |
| Car started running hot all of a sudden..found out the intake manifold was cracked and the coolant was leaking on spark plugs and fuel injectors. causing the car to misfire and slow to pick up speed. tried to get fixed but was told the exp. date was in 07.so i have to pay out of pocket..i feel a recall shouldn't have an expiration date cause it tells you that one of these days the part on the car is going to need to be fixed. i feel ford should live up to their word and fix the problem no cost to customer... *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 03/11/2005 | 52584 | 1 | 04/13/2000 |
| The cars started missing and running rough even after having a complete tune-up and after about week later it started all over and was taken into the mercury dealership that found that the intake manifold was cracked and had to be replaced at our expense, which we just received a letter in the mail regarding a class-action lawsuit against ford for the same problem. i do believe that this needs to be followed up and ford needs to refund all expenses due to the customers. please check into this situation, we also have a friend who has had the same problem and had to have his replaced. thank you | |||
| 03/09/2005 | 88000 | 1 | |
| The intake manifold developed cracks. as a result, the engine coolant leaked onto the coils that connect to the spark plugs, causing the vehicle to shake and skip cylinders. *ak | |||