Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 96717 | 03/25/1996 | 613338 | There may be a squeak / rattle noise from the sliding door area and / or the sliding door may be difficult to close. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| BC0306961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50714 | Intermittent power door lock activation. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC4296950705 | 07/01/1995 | 45056 | Intermittent or inoperative power door locks. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2074950705 | 07/01/1995 | 45054 | Intermittent or inoperative power door locks. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| 983114 | 02/23/1998 | 607410 | This bulletin mentions the two different cylinders available for replacement liftgate support cylinders. *tt | 09/22/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 800 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| I have gone to the dealership 3 times and thay tell me it will be about 350.00 to look at this and that still may not fix it. the doors just lock by themselves at any random time leaving you locked in or out. sometimes i must use 2 hand to get out one pushing the lock button open while pulling the door handle while the locking mechamism grinds away. *ak | |||
| 100 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| The locks will lock all doors by themselves, and i have to repeatedly press the unlock button or hold the unlock button down while getting out or getting my son out. ford has told me there is a technical bulletin for this problem. this problem could mean life or death in an accident. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Electrical:numerous problems with door locks activation/windshield sprayer front and rear inoperative/interior lighting controls for ventilation inop., radio&cd player operation intermittent at all times and replaced radio but still had problems getting power to the unit on a regular basis; hydraulic brakes: front brake calipers not functioning fully/rear brakes make grinding noises. exhaust system: check engine light at different intervals due to broken hose between egr valve assembly and intake manifold/o2 sensor replaced due to trouble codes. | |||
| 06/11/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Crankshaft broke apart immediately behind timing gear. vehicle idling at a stop sign at time of failure. total engine failure. / electric locks lock themselves intermittently, without human assistance. must always have key in hand when exiting the vehicle. failures are ongoing and unpredictable. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| 4 to 5 times a month automatic door locks will lock automatically. the manufacturer has not been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1998 | 3 | 03/01/1994 | |
| The locks once engaged automatically are nearly impossible to open as the solenoid/motor fights back when trying to open manually. *ak | |||
| 07/13/1995 | |||
| Power door lock malfuncions, locks every body inside the vehicle. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 10/28/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear deck lid failed. *ak | |||