Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 98245 | 12/07/1998 | 604057 | Concerns regarding the front seat feeling loose on some vehicle. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| 9751 | 03/03/1997 | 51931 | Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 9722 | 01/20/1997 | 51376 | Seat - front - driver's side seat cushion pad support spring may sag and/or seat may become uncomfortable - fleet usage. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE98041 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/23/1998 | 09/29/1998 | FRONT SEAT ANCHOR BOLT FAILURE | ||
| Alleged that the outboard-forward, front seat anchor bolt boss fractures through the vehicle floor pan, causing the front seat to lean sharply back | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Floor at attachment point of front seat anchor bolt has cracked so that the front seat can rock up and down (this is described in ford tsb 98-24-5 for 1992-1997 ford crown victorias); will this defect affect occupant's protection in a crash, as the seat is now permitted to move in a larger range of motion during an impact than its original design specifications? ford tsb lists this repair as applicable under its bumper-to-bumper warranty, but this defect may exist in out-of-warranty vehicles as well. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/04/1998 | ||
| The driver seat slide track failed. *yc | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Arm rest paint/stain wearing off. mjs | |||