Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 01194 | 10/01/2001 | 627747 | This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch. *tt | 02/22/2002 | |
| 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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| BC0094960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46419 | Some vehicles built afer 1/25/95 may exhibit an intermittent horn operation while functioning at various steering wheel positions. the horn is grounged through the steering wheel bearings which at times does not complete the circuit. engi | 04/25/1996 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97111097234 | 11/10/1997 | 53660 | Vehicles exhibiting a squeaking or chirping from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| When i bought the mercury tracer back in 1996, i was very excited, but after the first year of owning the vehicle there was a recall on the gas tanks, at which time i took the car in to be checked. soon after that i began to have many problems with the car. the electrical system failed at which time it was covered under warranty, the key swithch stop working meaning the switch would not turn to off position, the door locks would not lock, the electric seatbelt stop working a few months after holiday ford said they fixed it. every year for the past 3 years i have had to have the braked fixed(roters). the just last year the heating system went out, the radiator had a small leak and it . i don't go on major trips, i have kept the car up with regular maintenance for having this car for six years i have had all these problems and maby a few more, i will sit down and write list. then here it is 2001 and the mortor just died without warning, i was driving down the street getting ready to turn the corner and the motor just started shaking and the brakes partially failed, it was weird because one minuet it was working fine and the next thing i know it just began to shake. i was told by a machanic that the car will need a new motor. i have friends who have had their car for 15-20 years and the motor is still working, so why did my motor just die out. the car had oil and everything else that is suppose to keep it in shape, i truly believe this car was a lemon to begin with, please help. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 05/22/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Battery replaced. *cj | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Ignition fails intermittently, preventing consumer from using vehicle. dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for this problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 10/16/2000 | 0 | ||
| When driving vehicle would stall/ cut off. without prior warning engine check light comes on panel. vehicle will start back up on its own. dealership is aware of problem . service manager should be notified. *ak | |||
| When the key is not in the ignition, it is still able to be shifted in gears. dealer does not know if it's a defect. | |||
| Purchase car new when turning the steering there is a noise,when driving car stalls car don't pick up speed at 30 mph or more car jerks . tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| When i bought the mercury tracer back in 1996, i was very excited, but after the first year of owning the vehicle there was a recall on the gas tanks, at which time i took the car in to be checked. soon after that i began to have many problems with the car. the electrical system failed at which time it was covered under warranty, the key swithch stop working meaning the switch would not turn to off position, the door locks would not lock, the electric seatbelt stop working a few months after holiday ford said they fixed it. every year for the past 3 years i have had to have the braked fixed(roters). the just last year the heating system went out, the radiator had a small leak and it . i don't go on major trips, i have kept the car up with regular maintenance for having this car for six years i have had all these problems and maby a few more, i will sit down and write list. then here it is 2001 and the mortor just died without warning, i was driving down the street getting ready to turn the corner and the motor just started shaking and the brakes partially failed, it was weird because one minuet it was working fine and the next thing i know it just began to shake. i was told by a machanic that the car will need a new motor. i have friends who have had their car for 15-20 years and the motor is still working, so why did my motor just die out. the car had oil and everything else that is suppose to keep it in shape, i truly believe this car was a lemon to begin with, please help. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 2 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Dome light does not come on when door is opened, access headliner, wiring repaired. *cj | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Computer failure, causing vehicle to stall. | |||