Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
984903/02/1998601270Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat. *yc07/16/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0112406/25/2001622665On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt10/22/2001
981132902/01/1998607497Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some engines. *tt09/24/1999
987404/13/1998601343A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc07/24/1998
9761003/17/199751990Blower motor- chirping or squeaking from blower motor at low speeds. *jd07/17/1997
974302/17/199751682Blower motor- chirp or squeak from blower motor at low speeds. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9918309/06/19996090051Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt03/06/2000
9981605/03/1999606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt08/19/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE92014FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/04/199206/25/1992ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
PE90071FORD MOTOR COMPANY04/02/199006/28/1990BRAKE DISC HUB FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
12/01/2000108/01/2000
 While stopped at a light, the vehicle overheated and the head blew.*ak. consumer stated the engine had to be replaced, the mechanic stated that the head appeared to have abnormalities, suggesting poor manufacturing.*jb
12/05/2000107/01/1994
 Experienced continuous overheating problems, cooling system repairs at 62539,72,913 with no improvements. *ak
09/28/19958
 Water pump replaced. *sd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/01/2000108/01/2000
 While stopped at a light, the vehicle overheated and the head blew.*ak. consumer stated the engine had to be replaced, the mechanic stated that the head appeared to have abnormalities, suggesting poor manufacturing.*jb
1
 While driving around a curve in traffic, vehicle stalled, consumer also states that the motor mounts are faulty. *slc
 While having vehicle serviced technician noticed engine monts were broken. please provide further information.*ak
06/22/2000004/06/1999
 Bolts on rear body mounts are loose, and make noise when turning. dealer could not find the cause. *ak *ml
05/24/20000
 Consumer received recalls on engine mounts, and seatbelts. took vehicle to dealer, and they said they corrected recalls. but when consumer took car to a private mechanic, consumer was told that work had never been done. *ak
11/15/1996311/01/1995
 Head gasket went first, then 11 months later engine blew now not even two years later head gasket blown again. *ak
02/12/1997
 Engine mounts are broken, causing engine to jump out of the vehicle. there is a loud noise coming from engine everytime it jumps and hits the hood. *ak
02/16/1994212/01/1998
 Motor mounts failed, prior to recall.
04/04/19983
 Engine head gaskets failed three times.
09/25/1996102/25/1995
 Motor mounts failed prior to/after recall repair.
09/17/1996107/12/1989
 Subframe rear mounts failed, causing engine and transmission to fall about 4 or 5 inches which in turn jammed the steering.
07/20/1989
 Too much play in the crankshaft has resulted in the replacement of 6 starters. *ak
09/09/1995103/01/1995
 Rear motor mounts broke prior to recall, causing engine to drop/loss of steering, also caused the tie rods to come free.
08/05/1996
 Failure of the engine mounts, when shifting the vehicle, it will not shift.*ak
06/01/19961
 Motor mounts broke twice. *dh
09/28/19958
 Motor mounts replaced. *sd
09/28/19958
 Head gasket replaced. *sd
11/01/19941
 Engine mount recall refused due to vehicle's engine size.
04/28/19941
 Vehicle fire due to power steering line leak caused by stress from constant shifting of engine due to broken motor mounts/replaced oil pump/cylinder heads. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1
 While driving around a curve in traffic, vehicle stalled, consumer also states that the motor mounts are faulty. *slc
05/10/20011
 Consumer states there is a whistling sound coming from the engine, dealership advised consumer that engine was bad. *jb
11/15/1996311/01/1995
 Head gasket went first, then 11 months later engine blew now not even two years later head gasket blown again. *ak
07/01/1999204/01/1998
 The origenal and replacement oil filled motor mounts failed about year apart from each other. the second time caused the powersteering line to rupture squriting powersteering fluid on to the exhaust system which sent smoke into the passenger carpartment. this caues temporary obstruction of my driving veiw. this could have easily caused a crash. my understanding that motor mounts failure is very high after replacements. the replacement motor mounts where not purchased from a ford dealer but supposably they also are failing.
05/29/1999202/01/1999
 Have other ford or mercury vehicles experienced similar problems? were these vehicles recalled for this issue? no safety defects listed within summary. *ak
03/15/1996
 While driving at any speed vehicle was stalling and cutting off. also, windshield wipers won't go down. *ak
01/01/1999
 Driving at any speed and applying the brakes and when coming to a stop, without no prior warning, the vehicle stalls. *ak
06/22/1998
 Power steering is defective. while driving on a very hot day the engine overheated and the power steering was leaking, causing a vapor which ignited on the manifold, resulting in a fire. the fire department came out, the car was totalled. an insurance adjuster will investigate the vehicle. the entire electrical system burned up. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
07/03/1997
 While driving the vehicle was suddenly engulfed in flames. the fire department determined that the cause of the fire was the engine. vehicle was totaled. manufacturer has not been notified. *ak
01/01/1995703/05/1993
 Engine stalls.
12/29/1997
 While driving the vehicle's engine compartment caught fire. the dealer has been notified. *ak
12/20/1996
 Drove vehicle towork ,stopped at service station and noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. raised the hood and engine engulfed in flames.ins. investigatior said hose ruptured and fluid leak cause fire.
11/02/1996102/01/1992
 Engine compartment fire.
10/25/1996103/04/1992
 Vehicle fire.
11/02/1996102/01/1992
 Engine compartment fire.
09/02/19941
 Engine compartment fire. *sd
06/10/1996101/02/1996
 While driving vehicle towards work, noticed smoke in front, thought vehicle was overheating, brakes started failing, pulled vehicle over, lifted hood, flames shot out unexpectedly.*ak *slc
07/18/1996
 While driving the vehicle smoked and flames were coming out of the drivers side engine. *ak
 Car was parked and caught on fire, please describe . *ak
07/06/1995
 The vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment after it had just been parked. please describe. *ak
03/29/1996
 The vehicle caught on fire from around the engine. please describe. *ak
04/29/1996
 The vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment. please describe.
09/03/1995
 While parked, vehicle caught on fire. please describe. *ak
04/09/1996
 The vehicle caught on fire in engine compartment. please describe. *ak
01/31/19951
 Vehicle fire. (attorney for client) (other vehicles on 470608,479609,479610) *skd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
01/01/19991
 Tie rod and serpentine belt replaced. mjs
04/28/19943
 Serpentine belt failed 3 times, also replaced water pump.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
08/04/1998210/03/1990
 Heat from the exhaust system caused power steering lines to melt, causing fluid to leak into the engine, resulting in an engine compartment fire. please provide any details. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
04/28/19941
 Replaced fuel emission control.
04/28/19941
 Replaced left/right oxygen sensor.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
 Catalytic converter coupling failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
03/04/19924
 Air bypass valve failed and replaced on several occasions.
03/04/19924
 Failure of the air bypass valve on four separate occasions causing the valve to lock up at high rpms.
1
 Air bypass valve failed.
03/04/19924
 Air bypass valve failed several times.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
06/28/1998203/01/1996
 Won't pass smog and egr plug and wire are not available to purchase from dealer or any other auto parts store. how do i get it smogged when parts are melted and i can't get the parts to replace the burned ones?

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