Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 95153 | 07/01/1995 | 45934 | Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| 9524 | 01/01/1995 | 39120 | New radiator manufacturing process/modification. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| 97610 | 03/17/1997 | 51990 | Blower motor- chirping or squeaking from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 9743 | 02/17/1997 | 51682 | Blower motor- chirp or squeak from blower motor at low speeds. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 9526 | 01/01/1995 | 39122 | Noise from the timing belt cover area. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0214 | 01/21/2002 | 630001 | Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| 11769 | 08/01/1998 | 615270 | Some vehicles may exhibit brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has thoroughly warmed up. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 982010 | 10/12/1998 | 603695 | Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 07/26/1996 | ||
| Temperature gauge is not working. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/08/1998 | |||
| Engine pulley separated, causng the belt to tear, resulting in vehicle stalling unexpectedly, and almost caused an accident. cause unknown. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 2 | ||
| Purchased car as new, had 3,000 miles on it and at 4,000 miles its timing belt made noise as loud as the radio. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/31/2001 | 4 | 01/01/2001 | |
| I am inquiring about this vehicle because i was told by a mechanic that this make and model had certain defects within the engine and it's parts. i have not found any listings of major recall, but i have found other listings reporting problems like mine. are these problems the result of defect, age, improper parts, or poor care? the problems that i have are manifold gasket leaks. i have found that manifold itself is warped. how is that possible? the head gaskets are craked. this automobile ran at a high temperature, even after flushing the radiator. the car cooled after i turned off the air conditioner. i found the that car had the incorrect thermostat installed. this particular part is designed for high heat readings. the car would have to overheat before the fan would start. i recently replaced fuel tank. the car is still running, but not properly. i would greatly appreciate this if you look into this for me.*ak | |||
| 01/08/1998 | |||
| During the evening my wife, son and myself were approaching a stopsign when the tracer stalled for the first time ever. upon trying to restart it a fire erupted under the hood eventually totalling the car before the fire dept. arrived not having any insurance i am still obligated to pay the remainder of the note which is approx. 2,300 dollars. has this ever happened before and if so why? | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 02/09/1998 | ||
| Engine stalls daily on freeways. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 1 | 01/30/1995 | |
| The overhead intake manifold gasket disintergrated inside the engine rendering the oxygen sensor useless and causing the vehicle to stall while driving. nlm | |||