Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
1506507/01/2001621067Some vehicles may exhibit a/c discharge air temperatures differences of greater than 10 degrees f from registers on left side of dash than on right. *tt09/06/2001
BC10601970505/01/199752881Climate control system vacuum motor links falling off may be repaired by adding the appropriate size internal star washer retainer to the end of the shaft after installing the link. *tw09/18/1997
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER
99M0809/01/19996089618Owner notification program providing additional coverage for replacement of the blower resistor and attached wire connector. this additional coverage is provided in case the vehicle owner epxeriences durability concerns with these compone02/09/2000
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
99M0709/01/19996089622Owner notification program for additonal coverage on heater blower switch, resistor and attached wire connectors replacement. this additional coverage is provided in case the vehicle owner experiences durability concerns with these compo02/09/2000
99M0111/01/199999M076089626Owner notification program providing additional coverage for replacement of the blower switch, resistor and attached wire connectors. this additional coverage is provided in case the vehicle owner experiences durability concerns with thes02/09/2000
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
0115608/06/2001623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc10/31/2001
1216411/01/1998613179Some vehicle may exhibit a/c or heater blower air that flows from the defrost vents only. *mjs06/19/2000
98519711/01/1998613010Some vehicles may exhibit a/c or heater blower air that flows from the defrost vents only. *mjs06/16/2000
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
98330002/04/1998607461Information pertaining to rear view mirror electronic compass calibration instructions. *tt09/23/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
 Engine light stays on. owner noticed that hot air was blows out of ventilation even with air conditioning system.*ak
03/20/2002210/01/1998
 Heater fan motor is inoperative. dealer contacted. *ak conusmer received recall notice 99m07. consumer took vehicle in to dealer. the dealer wouldn't authorize the work because the problem depicted in the recall was still working. now that it is inoperative the dealer won't fix because the vehicle is over mileage. the defroster is also inoperable. *jg
09/12/2001105/31/1997
 While driving with the defroster on high, the heater unit caught fire, flames came throught the vents melting the dashboard and visiors and cracked the windshield, the fire also caused the drivers air bag to deploy. nlm
10/09/2001406/01/1998
 Car is fire and safety hazard as well as child-welfare and safety hazard and ford motor company refuses to talk with me about this auto. no safety defec tlisted. *ak (tiresize: 205/60r15)
09/12/2001105/31/1997
 While driving with the defroster on high, the heater unit caught fire, flames came throught the vents melting the dashboard and visiors and cracked the windshield, the fire also caused the drivers air bag to deploy. nlm
02/05/1999301/29/1999
 When turning on the defroster in raining condition while driving the front window fogged up really badly in about 3 seconds. consumer had stop vehicle because they could not see. took to ford dealer ,and they said it happened. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW
09/10/1999102000305/15/1998
 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique. the vehicle's heater blower failed on three separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice concerning the blower ,and the connector on the heater blower cable was replaced. two different dealers told the contact that this vehiclewas excluded from recall # 01v230000. the current and failure mileage were 102,000.*ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER
04/06/2008114708
 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mystique. the contact took her vehicle to a mechanic because the blower motor resistor failed. the mechanic stated that her fuse box melted, which caused the blower motor to fail. she called the manufacturer and a representative stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v230000 (electrical system), although the failures were identical. the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. she is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the failure and current mileages were 114,708.
11/01/200410000110/01/2003
 No turn signals, one brake light and tail light, one headlight on driver side. replaced all bulbs still no lights. relay on driver's side window went out. tires wear constantly. tail lights flood as does front floorboard must park car flat when it rains to keep from being flooded out of car. sunroof motor shot. had recall on heater done and now when it rains i have problems with heater. replaced senors and check engine light still on. car has been stuck in park before had to have mechanic come to house to fix. must repace rotors on car @ every 6 months. car makes a clicking noise in the dash ( no idea what that is) headlights are foggy as well. car is costing us a fortune. when i asked the dealership to fix all the recalls they told me the time had run out and sorry.*ak
08/14/20031
 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. the damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector, and due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.*ak
03/20/2002210/01/1998
 Heater fan motor is inoperative. dealer contacted. *ak conusmer received recall notice 99m07. consumer took vehicle in to dealer. the dealer wouldn't authorize the work because the problem depicted in the recall was still working. now that it is inoperative the dealer won't fix because the vehicle is over mileage. the defroster is also inoperable. *jg
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
12/15/2000208/01/2000
 There is a short in the abs controller system which causes the fuse for the fan blower to blow therefore there is no heat and no abs which makes the car inoperable. when i took my car into the ford dealer there was another lady with the same problem. *ak
 Blower resistor and motor burned out due to faulty plugs. the dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
11/02/1999
 Dashboard reflects off the windshield, causing visibility problems. *ak
04/01/1999
 When driving dashboard reflects on the windshield, making it difficult to see clearly out of the window. contacted dealer, they don't know what to do. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
09/07/200787000102/24/2005
 I have had numerous front end problems. i have had to replace front tie rods twice in a year and a half. having problems with struts .control arm bushings need to changed. also stabilizers linkage had to be changed. have also put new ball joints in. *tr
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 Windshield washer pump failed. yh