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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V367000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/18/1994 to 12/29/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 262559 | 02/05/2001 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/06/2000 | 11/07/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: 1995 passenger vehicles equipped with the 2.0l and 2.5l engines, and 1996 vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. tightening of the engine cooling fan motor bearings, up to and including motor stall, can result in increased motor torque and higher than normal motor current and accompanying high motor temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheating of the cooling fan motor due to excessive current can result in smoke and odors from bearing grease, insulation and other internal motor components. if electrical current continues to be applied to the motor, internal motor components could ignite possibly igniting other engine compartment components. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a positive temperature coefficient device in-line with each fan motor. ford will also extend the warranty on the engine cooling fan assembly to a total of 8 years of service or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2001. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 5, 2001. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 98166 | 04/07/2000 | 609735 | The temperature gauge reads high in the normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature. | 04/07/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 9886 | 04/27/1998 | 601236 | An engine coolant loss may occur from the engine block heater area. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 00M13 | 01/01/2001 | 618047 | Owner notification program regarding additonal coverage for the engine cooling fan. *tt | 04/03/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98213 | 11/01/1998 | 603666 | Concerns with temperature reads high within normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 983590 | 01/06/1998 | 607852 | Information regarding the malfunction indicator light (mil) and misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, and p0306 with no driveability concerns. *tt | 10/14/1999 | |
| 98B21 | 10/01/1998 | 604203 | Subject on engine block heaters. *tt | 04/19/1999 | |
| 982514 | 12/21/1998 | 603652 | Concerns with the timing arrows/flags on the back of the camshaft sprocket (s) are mis-marked by as much as 30 degrees rotation. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
| 982672 | 04/01/1998 | 603570 | Some vehicles may exhibit a customers concern of a rattling sound from engine timing belt area during warm-up. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| BC0303970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51104 | Vibration at idle. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 9741 | 02/17/1997 | 51678 | Hard start- cold ambient temperatures near or below -18 degrees celsius (0 degrees fahrenheit)- hehicles with 2.0l engine. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC9666961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50527 | 2.5l duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator, water pump belt/tensioner, egr tube, linkshaft bracket or exhaust manifolds. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01246 | 12/10/2001 | 630515 | Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
| 0214 | 01/21/2002 | 630001 | Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| 0147 | 03/05/2001 | 619424 | Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 14375 | 09/01/2000 | 618641 | Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l duratec engine may exhibit an engine overheat condition due to lack of circulation of coolant. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
| 11808 | 08/01/1998 | 615305 | Some vehicles may run rough and display an illuminated malfunction indicator light on after recall 97e61 is performed. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
| 11810 | 08/01/1998 | 615307 | Some vehicles may illuminate the malfunction indicator light on or run rough after recall 97e61 is performed. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
| 99-4700 | 09/01/1998 | 607123 | Some 1995/1996 2.5lford, contour/ mercury, mystique vehicles may run rough and display an illuminated mil after recall 97e61 is performed. *ak | 11/02/2000 | |
| 12174 | 11/01/1998 | 613224 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 11725 | 07/01/1999 | 610744 | Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking or clunking sound during rapid acceleration / deceleration as when letting off and putting your foot down on the accelerator quickly. *tt | 05/12/2000 | |
| 98-0314 | 01/01/1998 | 607715 | Conditions with misfire diagnostic trouble codes with 2.0l engine. *tt | 10/07/1999 | |
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| 98207 | 10/12/1998 | 603692 | Some vehicles may experience a stall or rough idle after starting in ambient temperatures. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| BC0303A97020 | 02/01/1997 | 51605 | Vibration at idle. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0303972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51410 | Vibration at idle. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| BC3227970212 | 02/12/1997 | 51854 | Fead belt slips when wet or alternator light on/decreased power steering assist. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC3232970211 | 02/11/1997 | 51857 | Battery illumination and decreased power steering assist when driving through deep puddles. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 982010 | 10/12/1998 | 603695 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 97E61 | 04/01/1998 | 601249 | Experiencing a premature failure of the catalyst substrate material in the catalyst / exhaust manifold assembly. *yc | 07/14/1998 | |
| 97050110616 | 05/01/1997 | 52895 | Concerns of sulphur odor from exhaust system. *tw | 10/30/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| BC9599970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51236 | Revised catalysts are now availabel for vehicles. new part should be used when a restricted/damaged catalyst is encountered, or when catalyst support material is found in the egr tube. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0224970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51080 | Revised catalysts are now available. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 15390 | 11/01/2001 | 630408 | Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or egr diagnostic trouble codes 332, p0401, p1407 (lackof egr flow). *tt | 04/17/2002 | |
| BC0302972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51409 | Dtc's 332 or p1401 - lack of egr flow. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0302970201 | 02/01/1997 | 51598 | Egr issues - if normal pc/ed diagnosis fails, failure may be due to carbon deposits. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 90500 | ||
| Head gasket failure. coolant system failure. check engine light came on without warning, flashed and constant. i guess what they say about ford is right found on road dead fix or repair daily ouch | |||
| 1 | 06/28/1996 | ||
| Vehicle stalled, white smoke was coming out of hood, and there was a coolant smell, dealer replaced battery, however the problem was the water pump and thermostat and because they were not replaced vehicle overheated causing the head gasket to blow causing coolant to go into the cylinder. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine cooling system water pump failure causing a vehicle fire. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| A malfunctioned water pump resulted in a vehicle fire. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.*jb | |||
| 09/25/2001 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| I got in my car after work notice my windows just fog up got hom next day brought the car down to a garage they seem not intersted in it, but thought it might be the water pump and said it would cost over a thousand dollars all my warranys are up but are making payments on a car i can,t drive and belive it is a recall problem and would like to get it fix could please help also the power arm on the drivers side door let go also which caused my door window to carsh down and break that i paid about$385.00 to be fix plus the cost of the glass. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.*jb | |||
| 07/22/1999 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Transmission failure 2 years after car was purchased, engine replaced 2 years after purchase. hub bearing assembly broke 1 year after purchase of car. car drives extremely hot - to near over heating point. trunk leaks when it rains. driver side window malfunctioning. instrument panel malfunctioned (was fixed before recall). check engine light stays on constantly even after tune up/ major work done. | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| The water pump impeller was made of plastic and broke up into pieces causing $2000 in damage, because the resulting overheated engine warped the valve heads. the car need to have the head remilled and new multiple gaskets. the water pump impleller in my opinion should never had been made of plastic and was apparently defective. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Took vehicle to a ford dealer for recall of engine cooling fan motor. they checked and said there was no problem, however a fuse was blown and they did replace the fuse. this tells me there must have been a problem for the fuse to need replacing. approx. 3 weeks later, without any signs, was driving to work and the check engine soon light came on. immediately afterwards the car stopped. the engine overheated and totally melted the engine components. the car had just been serviced. i feel that there obviously was a problem with the cooling fan and the result was exactly as the recall warned for the engine cooling fan. i have called ford with no results. i now have to replace the motor. please advise. what is my recourse?*ak | |||
| 04/22/2000 | |||
| 00v 367 00/engine cooling fan: engine cooling fan was on fire while pulling in parking space. dealer was notified, and informed consumer vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle hums and cuts off. problem has gotten worse since purchase. engine & fan light came on. each time vehicle has been at dealer. dealer can't find a remedy.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| Side windows malfunctioned. also thermostat shorted out. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Air conditioner indicator is not illuminating on dash when lights are turned on. also, during the first week of purchase problems with accelerator pedal sticking . consumer was aware that a recall had been issued for that problem, but manufacturer refused to repair due to vin. problems with radiator also occurred, and manufacturer refused to repair that problem free of charge because vin# did not apply to that recall either. consumer was unable to contact dealer. dealer was no longer in business. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| Radiator light keeps coming on , part has been replaced twice. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced a persistent check engine light. *dt * jb | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 3 | ||
| Engine failed while driving on the highway, vehicle was then pushed to the side of the road where consumer then noticed smoke and a horribile smell coming from under the hood, vehicle was then towed into dealership, consumer was then advised that only a battery was needed and said nothing else was wrong, after three days of dealership having the vehicle and not trying to find the cause of the the smell and smoke consumer picked vehicle up, on the way home the head gasket blew and it was towed to a repair shop, after the head gasket was repaired, the engine still sounded bad, so consumer took vehicle to another shop and it was determined that the cylinder was bad, consumer then took vehicle back to the repair shop that repaired the head gasket and was also advised that cylinder was bad, on the way home the engine and battery light came on, vehicle was towed into dealership that replaced the battery,dealership told customer that the people who had replaced the head gasket must have done something wrong, dealership states they only did what they were told to do and that was to replace the battery. *jb | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 3 | 06/01/1996 | |
| First engine failure occurred without warning after exiting the freeway, dealership failed to acknowlege engine failure and insisted the problem was the battery. engine failed again after picking up car from dealership after they had it 3 days. head gasket was repaired and engined failed again. ford refuses to take any responsibility. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer believes that the severe engine problems that she experienced was due to the cause of a faulty water pump, also engine runs rough.*jb | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| The problems that i am having with the vehicle is that i need a new engine and i purchased an extended warranty along with the car. the warranty company, wynn's oil company refuses to pay for the repairs. i am still qualified for the warranty to pay for repairs, with exemptions of deductable. i really need help with this problem. i am without the use of a vehicle that i am still legally obligated to pay for. please help!!*ak | |||
| While driving 55 mph vehicle completely shut down without warning, causing loss of power steering and brakes. cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 3 | 06/01/1996 | |
| First engine failure occurred without warning after exiting the freeway, dealership failed to acknowlege engine failure and insisted the problem was the battery. engine failed again after picking up car from dealership after they had it 3 days. head gasket was repaired and engined failed again. ford refuses to take any responsibility. | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 9 | 06/01/1996 | |
| I have had a problem with the engine stalling when outside temps exceeds 85 degrees and the a/c is on. the problem occurs after taveling at highway speeds and the cluch is depressed and the engine is allowed to idle. the engine intermittenly will immediately stall. this causes a partial loss of braking and power steering. this happens about once a day when temps are over 85. the problem has been happening since 1997. the dealer has looked at the car 4 times and has tried fixing the a/c to resolve the problem. they say the i need to bring the car in while it is stalling? | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle hums and cuts off. problem has gotten worse since purchase. engine & fan light came on. each time vehicle has been at dealer. dealer can't find a remedy.*ak | |||
| 7 | 01/09/1999 | ||
| While traveling vehicle stalled without indication. also, engine check light stayed on for days. dealer has repaired vehicle five times. *ak the vehicle has been back to the dealer six times for the same problem. *yh | |||
| 03/14/2000 | 6 | 07/01/1998 | |
| We took this car to the dealer in may of 1999 because the throttle seemed to stick, then break free, causing to car to lurc forward into traffic. they kept the car but it would not repeat the problem so they erturned it to us and charged us over $100. ever since the throttle would sometimes feel rough in about one half to one inch of travel but then would be smooth as silk. in feb we took the car in for the smog check and the service person finished the test and put the car in reverse and it sat still, the engine at idle and it would not move. he shifted it back and forth then suddenly it shot out of the stall without warning. he said he had pushed on the foot pedal but nothing happened. then on march 14, 2000, i was traveling at a steady speed of 50 miles per hour for about five minutes when i decided to accelerate to 55, the throttle stuck tight. i pushed very hard but nothing happened for about 20 seconds, then suddenly it released and my speed increased. at this point we cannopt afford to pay ford $100 every time we take this in and they can't find anything. i'm sure it is a throttle problem. the smog mechanic thinks it may also have something to do with a switch on the transmission, as he said when it did it to him he moved the shift lever back and for and pushed on the foot pedal and it did not increase in speed nor did it move. is there some kind of recall having to do with either of these problems? the dealer doesn't seem to think so. thanks for your help. it has been and on going thing. when the problem occurs it is without warning. i have had a couple of scary occurrences. once at a stop sign i pulled up stopped saw that it was clear, press on the foot pedal and nothing happened, the car sat still at idle, no reving just idle. i thought my foot was caught on the carpet so i pushed again, still nothing so i thoght maybe the floor mat had gotten caught under the pedal, just as i was reaching down to pull on floor mat car shot forward. ak | |||
| 01/20/2000 | |||
| While driving in heavy morning traffic vehicle starts whining, then it stalls. has to put gear in park to restart. sometimes the overdrive indicator light comes on. also, when pulling out in traffic, it doesn't engage in gear immediately, when putting foot on accelerator, it can cause an accident. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Body paint-acid like blemishes; brakes-premature wearing out; seat- driver's seat loose; seat belt- belt does not retract fully and catches in closing door ,resulting in broken button; engine(cold starts)- engine prone to stalling and low idle speed; remote trunk and fuel filler door release - remote release does not always function; water leaks into trunk while trunk is open; vehicle rides harshly - struts checked and no trouble found; auto transmission shifting difficulty shifting from reverse to park; trunk lock inoperable during cold weather; power windows binding. | |||
| 09/25/1999 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| After stopping, car stalled. then started and when stopped again, stalled. car was towed to island ford dealership --head gaskets needed to be replaced as well heads. heads had warped. check engine light failed. dealership where car was purchased could not be trusted to do the repair work. however, island ford no better-car has been there for 1 month. | |||
| 07/31/1999 | |||
| The engine stutters/ pulls/drags and loses power.consumer contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed without prior warning, vehicle stalled and cut off. also,dealer replaced the alternator due to the electrical wires burning out the alternator . *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| While traveling battery indicator light came on and vehicle stalled. consumer stated that vehicle only stalled on wet road. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| At 58,000 miles the engine has blown without any warning or signs of damage or leakage ,cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1998 | 5 | 04/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 4 | 11/15/1996 | |
| Upon accelerating from a stop, engine would totally shutdown with no warning. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1997 | 04/08/1997 | ||
| Vehicle stalls unexpectedly at slow speeds and at start up. manufacturer stated that stalling, surging, severe engine vibration and rough idle are normal and refused to repair the vehicle. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Engine sensor failed. | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 2 | 06/07/1996 | |
| When coming to a stop the vehicle stalls. during operation at 10 to 20 mph the vehicle jerks back and forth.*ak *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 01/03/2004 | 2 | ||
| I replaced my timing belt last year, and again it failed. i have taken it to the ford dealerships to have it replaced. i really feel that timing belts do not wear out this fast, unless there is a problem with something. this time it was storming, and i left the flashers on, and had to walk 2 miles in the country to get to my truck to tow my car home. in the mean time, the car was towed. so i guess this was a report to the police. *la | |||
| 04/04/1999 | |||
| When driving through a puddle of water the power steering goes out until the fan belt dries. the dealer has been notified about this problem. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| There is a strong fuel smell inside vehicle after filling fuel tank. there is recall 99v247000 concerning fuel filler pipe vent hose, but this vehicle is not affected. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2000 | |||
| Recall 99v247000/fuel vent hose: vehicle experiecing fuel/fume leakages when refueling. dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer thatwas not cover under recall due to vin. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| 10/29/1997 | 1 | 06/27/1996 | |
| Oxygen sensor failed causing vehicle to stall. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 99000 | 1 | 10/28/2004 |
| The vehicle ran rough while driving at any speed. this condition caused a problem while driving in traffic. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. the mechanic informed the consumer that the plastic intake manifold needed to be replaced. *jb | |||