Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 03203 | 10/13/2003 | 0398 | 10004886 | Malfunction 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. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 13879 | 03/01/2001 | 620279 | Information on replacing a gem module on 4x4 vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc, ohv and the neutral tow kit. *tt | 07/23/2001 | |
| 12227 | 12/01/1998 | 615488 | For all vehicles with generic electronic module (gem) concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 98-4817 | 09/01/1998 | 607230 | Some 1997-1998 explorer/mountaineer/expedition or navigator vehicles with 4-wd 4x4 system may exhibit both | 01/02/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 12154 | 11/01/1998 | 613173 | Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| BC2302970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52798 | Dtc p0402 in memory under investigation by engineering. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| BC3282970206 | 02/06/1997 | 51878 | Gem concern - check for more than one gem controlled component that is inoperative or for a string of false gem dtc's received in memory. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC1022797230 | 01/23/1997 | 51590 | The ngs displays incorrect data for the ign gem pid on the vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3363972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51449 | The ngs displays incorrect date for the ing gem pid on the vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 962511 | 12/02/1996 | 50968 | Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| BC0012970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51010 | Customers report inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature. the cause has been identified as a static build-up on the seat that damages the rap module. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| BC5200961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50476 | Vehicles may experience unexplained mil light codes &/or irregular shifting (a4ld). the -12a581- (95-96) or -12b637- (97) wire loom is coming into contact w/ the center wiper access plate lwr ctr. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/16/2009 | 125000 | 1 | 05/09/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury mountaineer. the vehicle caught fire while parked and without warning. the vehicle was completely destroyed and a fire report was filed. the contact has pictures of the failure. the cause of the failure has not been determined; however, a firefighter speculated that it may have been due to electrical failure. the failure and current mileages were 125,000. updated 07/14/09 *bf updated 07/15/09 | |||
| 1 | |||
| Electrical problems. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| If driving through a puddle right front wheel splashes water onto serpetine belt, resulting in temporary loss of power steering control/ alternator charge, and air conditioning. vehicle has been checked by dealer, who advised consumer that since there was no recall it was not their problem.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 1 | ||
| Constumer stated that there is a whining noise when turning wheel all the way to the left or right at slow speeds, dealer replaced the alternator.*yh | |||
| While driving alternator malfunctions, causing battery to go dead. battery light illuminates on dashboard. please provdie any further information.*ak | |||
| While driving alternator malfunctions, causing battery light to illuminate on dashboard. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| While driving alternator malfunctions, causing battery to go dead. battery light illuminates on dashboard. please provdie any further information.*ak | |||
| While driving alternator malfunctions, causing battery light to illuminate on dashboard. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| As i parked the vehicle in the garage, i noticed smoke coming from under the hood. i exited the vehicle and observed flames in the upper part of the left front wheel well. i put out the fire but was unable to open the hood. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined the fire had started in the relay/fuse box located in the left rear of the engine compartment. i asked both the dealership and my insurance company (united services automobile association), if a recall or technical service bulletin and been issued by ford concerning this type of incident. i have not received a reply from either. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 12 | 07/19/1996 | |
| Fuses for windshield wipers shorted. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/30/2000 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Truck caught fire and burnt up while sitting in the driveway turned off due to short in the ignition. (determined by the fire dept.)*ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| On four occasions when going out to start vehicle consumer was not able to turn ignition and steering wheel would not move, leaving consumer stranded. eventually it would release . dealer has removed ignition, but claimed no defect existed. dealer only advised consumer to make sure wheels were straight when parking. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/27/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was parked with key in ignition, not running. 2 1/2 yr old turned key, and was able to put gear in neutral, and vehicle rolled down hill. consumer managed to get inside vehicle and stop it. dealer stated yes this could not happen. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Electrical line routes over powersteering line had rubbed against each other, causing a hole and a short, resulting in a fire.*ak the electrical wire involved was the hot wire cable running from the battery to the starter. the sparks created also ignited the power steering fluid that was leaking. yh | |||