Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 03203 | 10/13/2003 | 0398 | 10004886 | Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| 11803 | 08/01/1998 | 615301 | Some vehicles with manual locks built between 4/7/98 and 7/17/98 may have a concern of excessive power drain or dead battery. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
| 4695 | 08/01/1998 | 615233 | Some vehicles with manual locks built between 4/7/98 and 7/17/98 may have a concern of excessive power drain or dead battery. *tt | 01/08/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 0162 | 04/02/2001 | 619266 | Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| 99-6193 | 05/01/1999 | 607010 | Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 12154 | 11/01/1998 | 613173 | Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 983566 | 01/01/1998 | 607837 | Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt | 10/13/1999 | |
| 983566 | 01/19/1998 | 607484 | Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| 98110 | 01/19/1998 | 605570 | Subject regarding passive anti theft system (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 012113 | 10/29/2001 | 627774 | Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control | 02/22/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 8016 | 04/01/2000 | 613611 | Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of integrated control panel (icp) illumination. **mr** | 07/26/2000 | |
| 996040 | 05/01/1999 | 606955 | Subject regarding electronic crash sensor (ecs) module location. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/31/2009 | |||
| My check engine light came on. i took my car to a repair shop to retrieve stored engine control codes po443 and po455. i replaced the part and there is still the same code po443 and po455. i keep my old part | |||
| 10/27/2002 | 10 | ||
| For years i have had electrical problems on 1998 mercury sable--the dome light, floor lights and door lights constantly on. i keep the dome light off. the floor light bulbs were removed. door lights are constantly on. however, 1.5 years ago, i lost all headlights at night upon entering a highway. i could risk using high beams by holding in place. multifunction arm was replaced and the dial on dashboard. then both dials were replaced for fan and heating, defrost and air conditioner. then told my computer chip needs to be replaced. i have no defroster, heat, fan or air conditioner. also, last year after dealing with service engine light on and off then staying on for years, had to replace the emissions sensor for car to be inspected. would a dealer be willing to give me a defroster fix and/or heat. many people have told me that ford and mercury are known for electrical problems. and over 1500 dollars later and i still have a defective, unsafe car. *nm | |||
| 09/25/2003 | 54000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 |
| While the cruise control was set at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled then restarted by itself. the dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the problem. *ak the cause of the problem was in the switch and a loose wire. the vehicle restarted on it's own and was sometimes hard to start. (hard to start, hot or cold) when the vehicle died at low speeds, it did not restart and was hard to start immediately after but would start within 2-3 minutes. *scc *jb | |||
| 10/01/2002 | |||
| While exiting vehicle after driving for about twenty minutes, vehicle caught fire. cause is unknown. there were no warning. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The vehicle is experiencing an electrical problem, the radio has been replaced 2 times because of a short, the battery is draining causing the vehicle to be inoperable. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 96764 | 2 | 10/01/2000 |
| Consumer stated on 2 separate incidents while driving, the alternator overcharged and blew out causing vehicle to stall. *mr *tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| While sitting at a traffic light, the vehicle went completely dead, the vehicle was towed to the delership where it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced.*jb | |||
| 12/07/2000 | |||
| Engine light would come on & then go off on its own while driving. door/ dome & floor lights would remain on at same time. do not go out. ran down battery. have taken to dealership. | |||
| 12/09/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Battery failed. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| When driving at any speed vehicle cuts off without any prior warning, causing loss of power. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has yet to determine cause of problem. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/11/2004 | 34000 | 30 | 01/24/1999 |
| The engine on my sable wagon accelerates on its own after it is put into park, and many times before i take it out of park. it is very dangerous! | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Intermittently when door is colsed and sometimes while driving interior light will stay on. dealer has replaced wiring harness; however, problem still exists.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/31/2001 | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire while driving at approximately 65 mph. consumer was able to pull vehicle over and exit it before vehicle was consumed in flame. an investigator determined that an electrical shortage (unknown location) ignited fuel line. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/16/1999 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Manufacturer refuses to investigate air bag defect, along with the other problems. however, i am concern about driving around in a vehicle i thought was safe. me and my children could have lost our lives to that 18 wheel truck. the truck struck both the fron and rear of my 1998 sable and the bags did not deploy. ford consumer affairs department stated to me that the vehicle was never on a call back and the manufacturer warranty expired. i had an extended warranty on my car at the time of the accident. i had this car tested when i first purchased it. it had some electrical and engine problems of which i held on to the invoices . i feel that the manufacturer is responsible for this defect. it undetermine if the car was defective at the time of purchase. but i can say it had electrical problems. which may have affected the air bag sensors.*ak | |||