Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| BC9688961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50546 | Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 99195 | 09/20/1999 | 6090085 | Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 982016 | 10/12/1998 | 603701 | Experiencing low or no a/c performance in high ambient temperatures. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| 97712 | 03/31/1997 | 51919 | Electronic temperature control display- displays fahrenheit and celsius in different displays- vehicles equipped with electronic temperature control. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 96226 | 10/21/1996 | 50945 | Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 8316 | 03/01/2000 | 612739 | Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the magazine or is not responding to command from the radio. | 06/12/2000 | |
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606460 | Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/12/2005 | 99472 | 1 | 05/20/2004 |
| Dt: consumer stated: it was night, cold outside, and while driving smelled burning rubber. pulled over, turned off the vehicle, opened hood bedore hood was completed opened, consumer could see flames burning and the air conditioner compressor pulley was so hot that it was glowing red. the belt attached to the compressor was burning. *ak the vehicle caught on fire damaging the compressor and belt(s) and likely other a/c components. *nm consumer was able to put out fire. the a/c comressor failed causing the fire. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the tube line failed causing freon to leak from air conditioning unit. *tt | |||
| 06/22/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| A/c compressor failed with only 46,000 miles on this vehicle. said compressor is only used during hot season. i think that they installed a substandard/defective compressor on this vehicle. called a mercury dealership and was told that i have to pay for the repair/replacement since it is out of warranty. a/c compressors should last more than 46k on a vehicle. please investigate. thanks. *ak | |||
| 8 | 11/24/1997 | ||
| Head control module wire harness in back of the dash panel burned up. wires were completely melted. *ak several electrical related problems: battery failure, open circuit in main engine harness to egr solenoid, overhead light failed, power door locks were operating by themselves, power locks would not lock with the switch, rear windshiled wiper switch failed and rear wipers would not stop even after fuse was removed, sliding door would not open with remote or switch. check engine light illuminated. power steering pump noisy and was replaced. air conditioner motor failed. when locking vehicle with key, horn would operate, keyless entry had just been installed. *slc | |||
| 01/25/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 04/30/1996 | ||
| Rear windshield wiper activated during a rain storm, swiped one way across the window and stopped. when finally was able to get it to move, and it dropped 6 inches below its actual resting spot. also, difficulty getting shifter out of park, whether vehicle is parked on flat surface or slight incline. finally, replaced air conditioner motor. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 1 | |||
| While attempting to change a flat tire, lug nut wrench broke. *slc | |||
| 1 | 09/04/1996 | ||
| Jack will damage welded edge of vehicle is used according to instructions. | |||