Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
02200110/01/200210013086Replacement speaker installation tips. *tt04/07/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
0220810/14/200210013060Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh04/07/2005
1252503/01/19996091773Concerns with the left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the center and / or right vents. *tt11/14/2000
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
9919509/20/19996090085Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt03/06/2000
584903/01/1999605237Some vehicles may exhibit a left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the center and / or right vents. *tt06/04/1999
9423911/01/199437735Excessive clutch air gap on fs-10 a/c compressors can allow the clutch disc to move away from the pulley. *tw01/06/1995
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
988104/27/1998601230Issue with door speaker grilles may crack during normal usage on some vehicles. *yc07/10/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
09/15/20030
 I've had this car about 5 years and had nothing but problems there was a rotten egg smell a smell like a fire cracker electical problems car cuts off over heats there are so many things wrong and i can not afford to but a new car right now it has been in and out of ford and mercury dealerships for repair
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
07/29/199902/15/1997
 While driving air conditioner fan motor caught on fire. driver was able to put out the fire out. the dealer was notified about the problem. the fan motor has been replaced by owner. *ak.et.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
 Consumer noticed that after making a right turn, the vehicle's radio light became dim and started to blink. the consumer replaced the tail light, the blinker was replaced a few times due to blowing out.*ak
09/19/19972
 While driving and without warning vehicle caught on fire under the hood. dealership was notified, vehicle was serviced. however, vehicle was continued to be used, miles later vehicle became inoperable.*ak the engine cooling fan motor and wire harness caught on fire, dealer replaced the engine cooling fan assembly and main fuse, dealer also repaired the burnt wiring, 2 years later, consumer received recalls 00v367, 99m03, 99m06, 00s44/00m13 and 00s44, consumer has not been reimbursed for any of the repairs. dealer replaced right rear weather stripping and reinstalled mold around the handle due to the weather strip bowing. tape player would not eject. vehicle was hard to steer, especially when raining, dealer could not duplicate problem. front brake pads were replaced and rotors were machined due to vibration when braking. vehicle was running rough and acting like it wanted to stall, dealer replaced spark plug wires, vehicle later stalled. right blinker too fast, dealer replaced right rear turn signal bulb. *slc