Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| 04189 | 12/13/2004 | 04245 | 10014062 | Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt | 04/27/2005 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 041514 | 08/09/2004 | 04189 | 10011159 | Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt | 01/04/2005 |
| 031501 | 07/12/2004 | 04137 | 10009321 | Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt | 09/23/2004 |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 17502 | 01/01/2004 | 10007336 | Slow or binding side door glass operation. *tt | 06/14/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 0549 | 03/07/2005 | 10014652 | Uncommanded windshield wiper operation. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 49200 | 1 | |
| This is on my 2003 mercury grand marquis gs. the light processor failed and my headlights went out after driving the vehicle for 5 to 10 minutes. they continue to do this until the system would reset, taking 15 to 30 seconds. this also happen on my 1997 ford crown vic fire chiefs car when i had that vehicle. both vehicles needed to have the light processor replaced costing over $500.00. my mechanic stated that when he called the dealer they stated that they always keep 3 or 4 in stock because this is a problem. my question is why is this not a recall item??? the headlights going out while driving down the road at night must be a safety issue? thank you for your time in this matter. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 12/19/2007 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Driver's remote controls of front passenger window and driver's side mirror just stopped working. auto is out of warranty (2003). *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 12/19/2007 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Driver's remote controls of front passenger window and driver's side mirror just stopped working. auto is out of warranty (2003). *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/16/2003 | 4 | ||
| While driving under raining conditions cruise control was not working. instrument lights panel was off, and windshield worked intermittently. dealer replaced two computers in the electrical system , but problem still occurring. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 02/09/2006 | 20807 | 1 | 07/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated over a period of two years acorns have accumulated inside the holes surrounding the windshield wiper arms. the holes are two inches in diameter. the contact lives near an acorn tree and the acorns funnel themselves down into the holes. there were 50 or more acorns inside that caused the mechanism to bind. the contact believes this is a design defect. this caused the wiping mechanism to bind and stripped the gear in the windshield wiper motor causing the wipers to stop working. the wipers have been repaired. updated 3/9/2006 - *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 111000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, both headlights failed without warning. the contact mentioned the failure recurred frequently and the lights would illuminate a few minutes after they shut off. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 111,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 111000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2003 mercury grand marquis. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, both headlights failed without any warning. the contact mentioned the failure recurred frequently and the lights would illuminate a few minutes after they shut off.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 111,000. the vin number was not available. dr | |||