Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0119410/01/2001627747This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch. *tt02/22/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
955103/01/199539879Ignition lock cylinder may stck or bind when the driver tries to rotate the key. *tw11/01/1995
BC291095040104/01/19953031500Unknown11/01/1995
9510205/01/199542087Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw11/01/1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
9711109723411/10/199753660Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc03/30/1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
06/22/1996112/01/1992
 Electrical system short caused vehicle fire.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
06/22/1996
 While parked in driveway battery had a short which resulted in fire. please describe details.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
10/30/200380000101/09/2003
 On my daughters 1992 mercury tracer, the ignition switch engaged the engine starter and began smoking without the key in the ignition and when no-one was in the car. i am now faced with $800.00 in repair bills for a defective ford motor company part that could have caused a serious injury or death. *la
05/01/1996
 Difficulty in starting the vehicle makes a grinding noise. once started created an inability to shut off the iginition.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
02/08/1996
 Ignition switch failure, switch would not turn, smoke from engine, replace lock and switch, starter burned out. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
 Starter shorted out, causing a fire in the engine compartment. dealer has not been contacted. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
02/24/19954
 Electrical fire in instrument panel. *aw