Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 022001 | 10/01/2002 | 10013086 | Replacement speaker installation tips. *tt | 04/07/2005 | |
| BC9688961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50546 | Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| 12525 | 03/01/1999 | 6091773 | Concerns with the left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the center and / or right vents. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 99195 | 09/20/1999 | 6090085 | Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 5849 | 03/01/1999 | 605237 | Some vehicles may exhibit a left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the center and / or right vents. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
| BC9692970201 | 02/01/1997 | 51853 | Water drips from the evaporator case onto the floor while the a/c system is operating. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 9735 | 02/03/1997 | 51662 | Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC9692961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50550 | Revised evaporator case f7rz-19850-ga for water dripping from evaporator case onto the floor while the a/c system is operating. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 9881 | 04/27/1998 | 601230 | Issue with door speaker grilles may crack during normal usage on some vehicles. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| I replaced the alternator last summer and i had to replace it again this summer. i had to replace my tail lights twice the brakes is always giving me problems. the window on the drivers side doesnt roll down. when it rain the floors get wet. i have a hard time putting it into gear and taking it out of gear. it stalls to cut on and drives really rough.i had to replace the tires numerous times.the speedometer went out and the temperture gauge as well.the ac dosent work and it takes a while for the heat to warm up car.something need to be done about this. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that the center air conditioner grille broke while under warranty and has been waiting for parts for two years.*jb | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/08/1999 | |||
| While going 35mph air conditioner blew out. smelled like a fire. had thought it was blower motor & brought one from dealer. under the dash on right hand side, the plastic harness wire coverning had burnt. the electric wires on the blower motor had melted. *ak | |||
| 06/06/1998 | 12/02/1997 | ||
| The high/low switch for the air conditioner burned out the wiring harness. consumer could see smoke from the vents in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to dealership for this problem. the switch was replaced. the wiring harness is still damaged. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Mold in a/c system causes allergic reactions. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 07/23/2003 | 107520 | 1 | 01/10/1997 |
| My complaint involves a 1996 mercury mystique involving a failure of all interior lighting, side mirror adjustment, radio and clock related to a blown fuse #34 in the auxlillary fuse box. the cause was the overhead map light assembly which had overheated and the plastic retaining the 10w bulb holder melted allowing the metal bulb holder to slide in the molten plastic until it just barely contacted a negative bus in the assembly and blowing the fuse.it was a difficult problem to diagnose being a short was not present until the circuit was fused and then heat from the bulb would cause the metal holder to expand and short out blowing the fuse.i feel it appropriate to report this problem as i feel if the contacts had not shorted and blown the fuse and considering it became hot enough to melt the plastic is a potential fire hazard and i don't feel the assembly was engineered properly to support a 10w bulb.there has been, i believe, eight recalls to date on this model, several of those involved electrical components.*ak | |||