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 | |
| 13111 | 08/01/1999 | 6091921 | Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes p0351 / p0356 (ignition coil a-f primary / secondary circuit). *tt | 11/16/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 996883 | 08/01/1999 | 608860 | Information on arranging a dealer visit for vehicles exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0351 / p0356 (ignition coil a-f primary / secondary circuit). *tt | 12/06/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 13109 | 08/01/1999 | 6091917 | Some vehicles equipped with the passive anti-theft system (pats) may exhibit a no crank starting condition. *tt | 11/16/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 996882 | 08/01/1999 | 608840 | Information on diagnosing a no crank starting condition on vehicles equipped with the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt | 12/06/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 9912692 | 08/01/1999 | 609022 | Engineering is investigating conditions of a hard to turn ignition key / stiff ignition switch lock cylinder. *tt | 12/06/1999 | |
| 996170 | 05/01/1999 | 607000 | Conditions with stiff ignition switch lock cylinder. *tt | 09/09/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 12718 | 05/01/1999 | 6091694 | All wagons built on or after 12/19/98 now have the liftgate door ajar wiring connected into the left rear door ajar circuit. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/03/2005 | 97101 | 1 | 04/23/2001 |
| The check engine light came on. the car started smoking from under the hood. then the smoke started coming inside the car from the dashboard. after that the car caught fire under the hood and the car was on fire. almost everything under the hood burned up. the car is not drivable. *nm | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving on i-95 started rain/downpour tried to turn on the windshield wipers and they would not work, then the lights on the dashboard came on/airbag light would not go off, and windows would not go up or down. consumer stopped vehicle until rain stopped, then drove to a near by mechanic, and they said it was an electrical problem. took to dealer they said they would check the system out. then they test drove vehicle, and said it was okay. consumer was petrified to drive on i-95, especially when needing windshield wipers. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 69000 | 1 | 07/10/2000 |
| On several occasions, after driving my 1999 mercury sable station wagon in moderate to heavy rain, i lose power steering during turns. the alternator light also comes on. i believe the problem is related to excessive belt slippage from water. it goes away if i stop for a few seconds to let the belt regain traction. this condition occurs unexpectedly is a risk to loss of control during the period of time without power steering. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/07/2002 | 1 | 03/09/1999 | |
| Exhibiting multiple electrical concerns such as clock radio resets itself to 12:00. heat comes on by itself. the air conditioner will not work. traced concern to open inpower feed circuit to under dash fuse panel. repaired loose connection. *tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 18000 | 1 | 07/12/2000 | |
| The ignition is very hard to turn. sometime a pair of pliers had to be use to turn it. the dealer has been contacted. *nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer went to start vehicle and heard a clicking noise coming from underneath vehicle, and there was no power/ lights or electric power. consumer had vehicle towed to an auto shop, and mechanic told him that starter failed and was replaced. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| While parking vehicle smelled under dash smoke. soon, vehicle was on fire. fire department put fire out. please provide further information. *ak | |||