Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
1314708/01/19996091938Subject regarding the abs module active command modes feature of ngs software version 16.1. *tt11/16/2000
519011/01/1998613321On some vehicles built between 9/14/98 and 10/28/98, the rear liftgate applique lettering may be difficult to read. new appliques have now been released which incorporate chrome lettering to enhance the visibility of the brand name.06/21/2000
816402/01/2000612338Information on 5r55e - 4r55e - 4r44e pump alignment tools. *tt06/07/2000
691509/01/19996090253Subject regarding the abs module active command modes features of the ngs software version 16.1 is not functioning. *tt03/13/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
707509/01/19996090423Information regarding radio lights and display flicker/flash with headlights on. *mjs03/20/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
0220810/14/200210013060Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh04/07/2005
028504/29/2002637928On some vehicles, the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) blows cold air from the floor ducts on vehicles produced before 9/30/2000 only. *tt12/09/2002
0021310/16/2000618546Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb04/16/2001
1299707/01/1999614782Some vehicles may exhibit no / low a/c performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle. *tt12/14/2000
98508811/01/1998613216Right rear air conditioner compressor mountng bolt was deleted from production for the 1999 3.ol ef1/4 ranger & 4.0l explorer/mountaineer vehicles. *tt ohv06/19/2000
1208011/01/1998613059Information regarding the right rear a/c compressor mounting bolt that was deleted from production for some models *mjs06/16/2000
669207/01/1999610733Some vehicles may exhibit no / low air conditioner performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle. *tt05/11/2000
1322309/01/19996090619Information regarding manual a/c system- blower works in high setting only. *mjs03/22/2000
708409/01/19996090441Subject on manual a/c system-blower works in high setting only. *mjs03/20/2000
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
9920610/04/19996089649Concerns with burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise while blower motor is on. *tt02/11/2000
99684308/01/1999608786Information pertaining to vehicles equipped with manual a/c controls built between 7/26/99 through 8/5/99 may have a/c control knobs that have been scuffed, scratched or damaged on the outer surfaces during assembly. *tt12/03/1999
9915607/26/1999608435Some vehicles may exhibit a burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise occuring when the blower motor is running if leaves or foreign material enters the blower case. *tt12/01/1999
998805/03/1999606408Concerns or erratic or insufficient temperature control. *tt08/19/1999
1258503/01/1999605312Information on repairing climate control system interior odor. *tt06/08/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
513312/01/1998615329Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (am / fm cass / cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display or graphics. *tt01/13/2001
1329010/01/19996092100Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject. *tt11/24/2000
1251803/01/19996091761Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot. *tt11/14/2000
98513311/01/1998613270Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (am/fm/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display or graphics. *tt06/20/2000
720710/01/19996090801Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject. *tt03/30/2000
9912906/14/1999606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt08/24/1999
1257303/01/1999605297Information regarding the audio system selective lighting feature. *tt06/07/1999
565203/01/1999605192Complaints that the in-dash cd stops operating when hot. *tt06/03/1999
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
814902/01/2000612328Subject regarding neutral tow inoperative after gem replacement. *tt06/07/2000
1338810/01/1999609664Vehicles equipped the neutral tow feature, be aware that when the neutral tow feature is enabled and the customer places the vehicle into the neutral mode, the neutral tow indicator will go out when the gem goes to sleep. *tt04/05/2000
1322209/01/19996090598Information regarding neutral tow kit available. *mjs03/21/2000
708309/01/19996090438Information regarding neutral tow kit availability. *mjs03/20/2000
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
00L0909/01/2000618532Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label. *jb04/16/2001
622505/01/1999607067Information regarding vin numbers being active 5/11/1999. *tt11/03/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
09/15/200334000
 Took the truck back to the dealer for the four time 9/2903 for the check engine light came on again and the same code keeps coming up and it is getting old not to have the truck that we are still paying for monthly.annd i have all the work orders for what they did
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
06/23/19995
 When traveling and upon hitting a bump in the raod, the windshield wipers come on intermittently, causing the blades to wear. also, air conditioner is blowing out hot air. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. please provide any further details. *ak
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
03/16/200486500107/29/1999
 My graphich display (clock/radio stations, mode) stopped working on my radio. the auto shop has replaced the radio twice with the same results. all cabling and fuses were checked and certified okay. all other components are working except for the display. help!!!!*ak
12/01/200375000107/01/1999
 Cd player does not work and graphical display not working. had identical problem in sept/oct 2002. under extended warranty. paid $100 for new radio. happened again dec 2003 - same thing cd stopped working and graphical display not working.*ak replaced - sept/oct 2002. now same problem with new one.
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
08/14/2002
 Cable holding spare tire underneath carrage rusted out, dropping tire in middle of the road while in motion. this failure occurred without warning or any type of indication. please describe details. *ak
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
05/03/2003380001
 The consumers vehicle was originally equipped with recall firestone wilderness tires which were replaced at 30k miles. the tires were replaced with goodyear wrangler ht tires. with 38k miles on the tire,the rear passenger side tire blew out while driving 75 mph. the consumer proceeded to change the tire when he noticed that the jack points were located where the tire had bunched up. once the consumer found a suitable jack point the jack did not adequately raise the vehicle. *mr *scc *nlm

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