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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 5963 | 05/01/1999 | 6091734 | Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| 12846 | 06/01/1999 | 606909 | Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection). *tt | 09/07/1999 | |
| 12597 | 03/01/1999 | 605320 | Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 8 | 04/26/1999 | |
| We bought a 1999 mercury tracer used car on 04/2000, later the steering wheel started vibrating badly, this vibration can be felt thru out the car. the car has been in for repair 8 times. the service manager now says that this vibration is normal. when we took it back sat in the car and said that he would not drive that car vibrating like that and he would not expect us to. . i asked if it was safe to drive, he said he could not answer that. my concern is, with this severe vibration is the steering column going to disconnect or lockup and cause severe bodily harm. if this problem is normal then why isn't the consumer warned about this in their advertisements.from reading other nhtsa reports i see that other individuals have had steering problems due to lockup and breakage after reporting unusual vibrations in the steering column and engine. tha last month my car broke down completed. i took to the midas and the manager said me the was all motor mounts and two front axxels, then i fixed did he told me it was everithing. and then i tooked because i'm still have the same problem then i tooked back to midas they checked for the four time then he told me the was the trasmission problem. i'm stiil have a problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 8 | 04/26/1999 | |
| We bought a 1999 mercury tracer used car on 04/2000, later the steering wheel started vibrating badly, this vibration can be felt thru out the car. the car has been in for repair 8 times. the service manager now says that this vibration is normal. when we took it back sat in the car and said that he would not drive that car vibrating like that and he would not expect us to. . i asked if it was safe to drive, he said he could not answer that. my concern is, with this severe vibration is the steering column going to disconnect or lockup and cause severe bodily harm. if this problem is normal then why isn't the consumer warned about this in their advertisements.from reading other nhtsa reports i see that other individuals have had steering problems due to lockup and breakage after reporting unusual vibrations in the steering column and engine. tha last month my car broke down completed. i took to the midas and the manager said me the was all motor mounts and two front axxels, then i fixed did he told me it was everithing. and then i tooked because i'm still have the same problem then i tooked back to midas they checked for the four time then he told me the was the trasmission problem. i'm stiil have a problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| The engine stalled when the consumer attempted to start it .the consumer took the vehicle to the shop for an inspection and results showed that a new ignition switch was needed. *jb | |||
| 10/28/1999 | |||
| Parked into a parking lot trying to put in reverse and won't go into gear right away when it did go in reverse it jerked and as a result hit a wall. couln't get the key out of the iginition when in parked. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/09/1999 | 1 | 04/29/1999 | |
| Starter motor failed causing vehicle not to start. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/04/2002 | 1 | 03/27/2002 | |
| Consumer stated the electrical headlamp electrical connector was replaced, due to excess heat.*jb | |||