Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 9848 | 03/02/1998 | 601269 | Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| 95168 | 08/01/1995 | 45951 | Air conditioning-a/c compressor moan - vehicles with 3.8l engine. noise -'moan' - a/c compressor-vehicles with 3.8l engine.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606460 | Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
| 9873 | 04/13/1998 | 601341 | Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt | 07/24/1998 | |
| 97090297184 | 09/02/1997 | 54070 | Some vehicles may experience static in the am band of the radio while driving. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1993 | ||
| Consumer states that the air conditioner failed. *slc | |||
| 06/05/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| The transmission is just one of the problems we have had with this car.the air conditioning never worked very well. december 1998 the air conditioning quit working completely. the cruise control quit working in 1996. one of the power windows quit working in 1997. the headliner near the back windshield started hanging down in 1998. our latest problem is a blown head gasket. we had the transmission repaired 11/1/98 at a cost to us of $1,788.00. plus it cost us over $100.00 to have the car towed. the ford company hasn't done anything to help us. | |||
| 02/26/2001 | 15 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Heads went bad at 56,000 new raditor air conditioner in shop 4 times melted pieaces in my hoses, switch whole system over and still does not work. the steering wheel is welted together the hood was painted and also has a different color door but they say the car has a clean title but why would the steering wheel be welded together and no bolts makes a clunking noise in the front end drives very unsafe. handles all over the road. engine went bad because of the heads and i'm steal paying for the lemon.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| The premature failure of the head gaskets at 60,000 miles is typical of the failures on outher recalled model years and is a result of defective parts and should be the responsability of ford. my cost was $1,600 for the repairs. also needed replacement of all freeze plugs. i have also had to repair the ac. almost every year since owning this car because of failures in the lines, manifolds, and seals. *ak | |||
| 08/07/1998 | 1 | 10/28/1995 | |
| R & r a/c lines and coolant hose failed. nlm | |||
| 07/16/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Compressor and condenser failed causing the air conditioner to blow warm air. nlm | |||
| 03/15/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1993 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/16/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Air conditioner assembly replaced. mjs | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| 1. head gasket failure at highway speed, engine coolant found in exhaust system, damage is being evaluated. 2. air compressor appears to be common problem in ford line. have replaced one in 89 taurus at same mileage which has failed again. have also replaced air compressor in 96 aspire at 35000 | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| The windshield wiper does not function on command but may work or not the air conditioner failure stopped the engine and burnt off the belt causing a small fire | |||
| 05/09/1999 | |||
| Vehicle taken to be serviced, due to air conditioner not blowing cold air. mechanic at the dealer checked the engine and said that engine head gasket needed to be replaced. consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 3 | 03/31/1994 | ||
| On three occasions the air conditioner unit (evaporator) was leaking, due to failure. *yc | |||
| 07/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioner failed due to faulty manifold and hose leaking. | |||
| 09/02/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Air conditioner system failure. | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. | |||
| 07/16/1996 | 1 | 03/12/1994 | |
| A/c valves leaking freon. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Air conditioning failed. | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 02/19/1994 | ||
| Msty odor is coming from the air conditioner condenser coil. water accumulates and algae is growing. occupants experience headaches after use of the vehicle. | |||
| 07/17/1998 | 0 | ||
| Consumer states husband was driving down road with air conditioning on, it seized and caught fire. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 10/21/1996 | |
| Hoses in the air conditioning system leak freon. | |||
| 1 | 09/16/1993 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 1 | 02/14/1995 | |
| Air conditioner failed due to rust and design flaw. | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 02/14/1995 | ||
| Air conditioning manifold rusted. | |||
| 1 | |||
| A/c hose failed | |||
| 06/04/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| A/c manifold failed. | |||
| 10/18/1995 | 1 | 10/07/1993 | |
| Replaced o rings and freon seal. | |||
| 07/22/1996 | 1 | 10/07/1993 | |
| Air conditioner leaks. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Radio failed and was replaced. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Radio failed. | |||
| 12/04/1994 | 2 | 03/18/1993 | |
| Electrical system failure, ignition switch failed on two ocassions. ttconsumer stated vehicle has lights but vehicle will not start, starte was replaced also tape deck button pops off, cust states when making turns there is a grinding noise, stabilizer links were replaced.*jb | |||