Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V072000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/14/1998 to 09/12/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 208903 | 04/15/2000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/07/2000 | 03/13/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (a4wd) powertrains. the generic electronic module (gem) could experience a condition referred to as lock-up in which the gem controlled electronic functions (e.g., front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4x4 system, etc.) could not be turned on or, in some cases if the function is on, could not be turned off. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An inoperative windshield wiper system could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a resistor in the gem circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 15, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0471 | 12/31/2004 | 04262 | 10008201 | Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt | 07/23/2004 |
| 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 | |
| 13097 | 08/01/1999 | 6091896 | Some vehicles may exhibit no 2-step unlock or a false diagnostic trouble code b1834 (door unlock disarm output - cir) generated by the gem. *tt | 11/16/2000 | |
| 12916 | 07/01/1999 | 610745 | Some vehicles with automatic 4 wheel drive may exhibit multiple generic electronic module functional concerns (i.e. inoperative one touch down, chime, 4x4 shift motor, etc). *tt | 05/12/2000 | |
| 6905 | 09/01/1999 | 6090213 | Information on removing and / or replacing the generic electronic module (gem). *tt | 03/10/2000 | |
| 12824 | 06/01/1999 | 606896 | Concerns with multiple generic electronic module (gem) functional concerns (i.e., inoperative one touch down, chime, 4x4 shift motor, etc.) *tt | 09/07/1999 | |
| 6307 | 06/01/1999 | 606788 | Concerns with multiple generic electronic module (gem) (i.e., inoperative one touch down, chime, 4x4 shift motor, etc). *tt | 09/02/1999 | |
| 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 - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 13333 | 10/01/1999 | 6092154 | Some vehicles may exhibit fuse #18 in the fuse junction panel intermittently going open. *tt | 11/27/2000 | |
| 13062 | 08/01/1999 | 6091862 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition with fuse #18 in the fuse junction panel intermittently going open. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| 996796 | 08/01/1999 | 608766 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition with fuse #18 in the fuse junction panel intermittently going open. *tt | 12/03/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 0162 | 04/02/2001 | 619266 | Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| 99-6193 | 05/01/1999 | 607010 | Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 12916 | 07/01/1999 | 610745 | Some vehicles with automatic 4 wheel drive may exhibit multiple generic electronic module functional concerns (i.e. inoperative one touch down, chime, 4x4 shift motor, etc). *tt | 05/12/2000 | |
| 13352 | 10/01/1999 | 609645 | Vehicles with automatic 4 wheel drive may exhibit multiple generic electronic module (gem) functional concerns. *tt | 04/05/2000 | |
| 9913138 | 08/01/1999 | 609050 | Information on replacing and removing the generic electronic module (gem). *tt | 12/07/1999 | |
| 9912785 | 05/01/1999 | 607102 | Some vehicles may exhibit multiple generic electronic module (gem) functional concerns. *tt | 09/13/1999 | |
| 5705 | 03/01/1999 | 605194 | Vehicle exhibiting multiple generic electronic module (gem) related symptoms. *tt | 06/03/1999 | |
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 012113 | 10/29/2001 | 627774 | Some 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 control | 02/22/2002 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 196828 | ||
| Have been having touble with door locks, delay switch on rearview mirrow, window lock and window functions, abs on all the time ,door ajar light on all the time. nonfunctioning dome light switches and intermittant check engine light ( which when checked was determined to be some unkown insuficiant exuast flow issue). constant clicking noises coming from the far left drivers side of dash. we noticed a flame coming out of my left front top dash vent after car had been parked for 5+ hours. it's obvious the fire started in the dash and it burnt both of the wiring harnesses under the left front control panel hitting the vent line and coming out the top vent of the drivers side of the dash. we had to poor buckets of water inside dash vents/ openings and front hood area to get the flames out. our injuies were incurred while trying to put out the fire. | |||
| 03/29/2007 | 54717 | 1 | 02/28/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury mountaineer. while driving the vehicle the contact smelled smoke and pulled off the road. as the smell intensified the contact turned off the ignition switch and exited the vehicle. the contact stated that within five minutes the smoke turned gray and black in color. the fire department was notified, and, by the time they arrived, the vehicle was in flames underneath the hood. the vehicle was towed to the insurance investigators, and a report was pending to determine the cause of the fire. the current and failure mileage were 54,717.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| 1999 mercury mountaineer electrical burning smell coming from vehicle.*mr *cb | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 05/01/2003 |
| The display on the premium factory radio does not function properly. illuminated digits of the display panel may work intermittently or not work at all. all other functions of the radio seem to work. my research indicates that this has been a problem on radios installed in various ford motor company products of the 1997-2001 model year range. ford motor company should make a no-charge repair on these radios.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| While driving vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing loss of steering. also, headlights went out. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced the battery. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Nhtsa recall 00-v-072-000: vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (a4wd) power trains. the generic electronic module (gem) could experience a condition referred to as lock-up in which the gem controlled electronic functions (e.g., front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4x4 system, etc.) could not be turned on or, in some cases if the function is on, it could not be turned off. the consumers vehicle experienced the same problem. *ak *la *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 05/01/2003 |
| The display on the premium factory radio does not function properly. illuminated digits of the display panel may work intermittently or not work at all. all other functions of the radio seem to work. my research indicates that this has been a problem on radios installed in various ford motor company products of the 1997-2001 model year range. ford motor company should make a no-charge repair on these radios.*ak | |||
| 02/05/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Airbag light comes on, flashes goes off, comes back on. dealer recognizes problem and has designed a robust electrical harness replacement but refuses to cover costs. this re-desing of the electrical system for the proper functioning of the airbag restraint systems was first recognized by the manufacturer in 1999, the date of the vehicle. the nhtsa bulletin number is sb610933. please help!!! this is a serious safety issue and concern for not only myself but the saftey of my children.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 50131 | 1 | 04/12/2003 |
| Abs light is on and had test done and comes up as rear speed control sensor. have replaced numerous times and still no change. have taken to ford dealerships, mercury dealerships, and other well known maintenance shops and no one knows what is wrong. since the light has come on the front brakes feel like they are dragging. also the display on the premium radio works when it wants to. *ak | |||
| 01/03/2003 | 56000 | 1 | 06/15/2002 |
| Smoke came out of center part of dashboard while driving. turned off vehicle, cleared smoke. when turned vehicle back on, display on radio was out. checked fuses, went to dealer. dealer said vehicle out of warranty, recommended factory authorized repair facility. *jbsaid repair facility removed radio, checked for problem. found burned component on circuit board that powers high current display. circuit board wad burned beyond repair. repair facility said they have seen this numerous times before and advised that it is fire hazard. | |||