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1997 FORD Contour
8 Recalls for 1997 FORD Contour
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-05 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TERMINALS AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN EXPERIENCE HEAT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF OVERHEATING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLAMP SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAINING BRONZE TERMINALS AND AN INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY, OF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. |
| 1998-09-18 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL. |
| 1997-11-17 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL VEHICLES MODIFIED TO RUN ON EITHER GASOLINE OR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS HAVE A SOLENOID SHUT-OFF VALVE THAT STOPS FUEL FLOW FROM THE FUEL TANK IN THE EVENT OF CERTAIN MODERATE TO SEVERE COLLISIONS. IF THE VEHICLE IS IN A COLLISION AND THE NATURAL GAS FUEL LINE IS DAMAGED, THE SYSTEM COULD LEAK NATURAL GAS. Remedy: FORD HAS REQUESTED OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES TO HAVE THE CNG FUEL SYSTEM DISABLED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN AND TO ONLY USE GASOLINE FUEL UNTIL A PERMANENT CORRECTIVE ACTION IS DEVELOPED. OWNERS ARE BEING ALERTED TO THIS SOLENOID VALVE CONCERN AT THIS TIME. THE TIMING OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS IS BEING DELAYED TO ALLOW BOTH CONDITIONS TO BE REMEDIED AT ONE TIME. IN THE MEANTIME, THERE IS NOT RISK AS LONG AS THE NATURAL GAS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DISABLED AND THE VHEICLE IS ONLY OPERATED ON GASOLINE. |
| 2008-04-14 | SUSPENSION | FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659. |
| 2006-03-13 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354. |
| 2000-03-09 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV’S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES. |
| 2001-07-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY, CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANTS OR ON MY 1999 PASSENGER VEHCLES BUILT AT THE AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLANTS, THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR’S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR AND, DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| 2001-07-09 | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1997 FORD CONTOUR AND MERCURY MYSTIQUE VEHICLES. THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR COULD OVERHEAT CAUSING THE ATTACHED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO MELT. Remedy: FORD WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE HEATER BLOWER SWITCH FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF THE VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. |
11 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 FORD Contour
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-25 | electrical/battery | |||
| 2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | paint | |||
| 2011-05-12 | lights (exterior & interior) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | brakes | |||
| 2011-05-12 | transmission | |||
| 2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | suspension | |||
| 2011-05-12 | fuel system | |||
| 2011-05-12 | transmission | |||
| 2011-05-12 | suspension |
229 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 FORD Contour
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10024446 | |||
| 1997-06-19 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 813279 | |||
| 2001-08-10 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 750189 | |||
| 2001-08-10 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 750189 | |||
| 2013-02-06 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10496621 | |||
| 2012-08-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10469368 | |||
| 2010-05-25 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 10332136 | |||
| 2009-03-06 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | PARKING BRAKE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10260956 | |||
| 2008-11-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10247601 | |||
| 2007-12-28 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 10213063 | |||
| 2007-11-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10208704 | |||
| 2007-07-25 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10197454 | |||
| 2007-07-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 10195359 | |||
| 2007-04-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10188634 | |||
| 2006-12-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10177390 | |||
| 2006-07-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 10163172 | |||
| 2005-09-26 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10137589 | |||
| 2005-08-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10132771 | |||
| 2005-07-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10129328 | |||
| 2005-06-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10119131 | |||
| 2005-03-15 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10114124 | |||
| 2005-02-02 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10108423 | |||
| 2004-12-09 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10103412 | |||
| 2004-12-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10099997 | |||
| 2004-10-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10097767 | |||
| 2004-06-30 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 10079087 | |||
| 2004-01-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10069482 | |||
| 2004-03-29 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10064087 | |||
| 2004-03-09 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10060791 | |||
| 2004-02-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10057363 | |||
| 2003-12-23 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10052108 | |||
| 2003-12-02 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULA
ODI Number: 10049024 | |||
| 2003-11-04 |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10046326 | |||
| 2003-10-15 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10042928 | |||
| 2003-09-12 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10033731 | |||
| 2003-06-16 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10023195 | |||
| 2003-06-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10024446 | |||
| 2003-06-09 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 10021296 | |||
| 2003-04-17 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10014494 | |||
| 2003-05-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10018359 | |||
| 2003-04-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10016788 | |||
| 2003-03-24 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10012324 | |||
| 2003-03-24 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10012321 | |||
| 2002-09-30 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10006962 | |||
| 2003-01-14 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10003795 | |||
| 2002-12-27 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 10001547 | |||
| 2003-02-05 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10004408 | |||
| 2003-01-28 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 10003586 | |||
| 2002-11-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8022995 | |||
| 2003-01-02 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10000468 | |||
| 2002-10-23 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 8021444 | |||
| 2001-09-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 9004255 | |||
| 2002-08-16 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 8016502 | |||
| 2002-07-31 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 8015232 | |||
| 2002-09-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8018503 | |||
| 2002-06-10 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8011421 | |||
| 2002-06-20 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 8012269 | |||
| 2002-04-30 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 8008830 | |||
| 2001-12-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8000581 | |||
| 2001-12-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8000579 | |||
| 2001-12-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 8000577 | |||
| 2001-12-17 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 8000833 | |||
| 2001-12-31 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8001306 | |||
| 2001-12-31 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8001305 | |||
| 2003-01-30 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 10006000 | |||
| 2002-09-12 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8018500 | |||
| 2001-11-23 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 899392 | |||
| 2001-11-28 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 899604 | |||
| 2001-10-15 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 897767 | |||
| 2001-09-05 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 895736 | |||
| 2001-08-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 894186 | |||
| 2001-09-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 896470 | |||
| 2001-07-03 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 891934 | |||
| 2001-09-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 896350 | |||
| 2001-09-06 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 895899 | |||
| 2001-07-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 892206 | |||
| 2001-04-16 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 885939 | |||
| 2001-04-13 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 885834 | |||
| 2001-06-21 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 890908 | |||
| 2001-04-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 885770 | |||
| 2001-03-26 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 884135 | |||
| 2001-02-20 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 880863 | |||
| 2001-03-14 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 882999 | |||
| 2001-02-23 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 881349 | |||
| 2001-01-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 879126 | |||
| 2001-01-17 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 878295 | |||
| 2000-09-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 870297 | |||
| 2000-05-10 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 861720 | |||
| 2000-02-23 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 857368 | |||
| 2000-02-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 856928 | |||
| 2000-04-12 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 860215 | |||
| 2000-04-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 860463 | |||
| 2000-04-17 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 860462 | |||
| 2000-03-21 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 858935 | |||
| 2000-03-02 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 857825 | |||
| 2000-02-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 857096 | |||
| 2000-04-21 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 860747 | |||
| 2000-03-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 858436 | |||
| 1999-11-15 |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
ODI Number: 852863 | |||
| 1999-10-07 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 850180 | |||
| 1999-10-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 850548 | |||
| 1999-10-25 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 851634 | |||
| 1999-09-29 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 849264 | |||
| 1999-10-25 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 851621 | |||
| 1999-10-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 850046 | |||
| 1999-10-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 851486 | |||
| 1999-11-16 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 852971 | |||
| 1999-08-31 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 846182 | |||
| 1999-09-21 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 848153 | |||
| 1999-08-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 844877 | |||
| 1999-08-02 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 844089 | |||
| 1999-08-30 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 846126 | |||
| 1999-08-10 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | STEERING | TIRES
ODI Number: 844803 | |||
| 1999-09-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 847973 | |||
| 1999-08-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 845565 | |||
| 1999-09-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 847179 | |||
| 1999-09-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 847910 | |||
| 1999-08-16 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 845082 | |||
| 1999-09-01 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 846310 | |||
| 1999-08-19 |
STEERING | TIRES
ODI Number: 845473 | |||
| 1999-09-08 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 847091 | |||
| 1999-07-12 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 842073 | |||
| 1999-03-10 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 835650 | |||
| 1999-05-19 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 838139 | |||
| 1999-01-21 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 833827 | |||
| 1999-02-03 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 834423 | |||
| 1999-02-02 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 834361 | |||
| 1998-07-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 824924 | |||
| 1998-07-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 825579 | |||
| 1998-08-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 826627 | |||
| 1998-09-23 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 828152 | |||
| 1998-05-19 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 823457 | |||
| 1998-01-14 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 820621 | |||
| 1997-08-18 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 815414 | |||
| 1997-06-19 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 813279 | |||
| 1997-04-09 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 810811 | |||
| 1997-03-24 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 809170 | |||
| 1999-07-31 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 782713 | |||
| 2002-09-11 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 767012 | |||
| 2002-09-09 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 766905 | |||
| 2002-07-29 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 764858 | |||
| 2002-06-21 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 763334 | |||
| 2002-05-23 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 762206 | |||
| 2002-02-04 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 757724 | |||
| 2002-01-23 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 757225 | |||
| 2002-01-23 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 757224 | |||
| 2001-12-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 755989 | |||
| 2001-12-15 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 755689 | |||
| 2001-11-05 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 754113 | |||
| 2001-10-04 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 752911 | |||
| 2001-09-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 752171 | |||
| 2001-08-10 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 750189 | |||
| 2001-07-10 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 748196 | |||
| 2001-07-06 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 747996 | |||
| 2001-04-13 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 743978 | |||
| 2001-03-20 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 742778 | |||
| 2001-01-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 738894 | |||
| 2001-01-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 738869 | |||
| 2001-01-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 739343 | |||
| 2000-12-10 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
ODI Number: 737586 | |||
| 2000-11-28 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 736977 | |||
| 2000-10-30 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 735417 | |||
| 2000-10-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 735371 | |||
| 2000-10-11 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 734091 | |||
| 2000-10-09 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 733823 | |||
| 2000-09-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 731953 | |||
| 2000-09-06 |
TIRES | TIRES
ODI Number: 730479 | |||
| 2000-08-21 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 728571 | |||
| 2000-08-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 728283 | |||
| 2000-08-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 727514 | |||
| 2000-07-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
ODI Number: 725419 | |||
| 2000-06-26 |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 724589 | |||
| 2000-07-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 725277 | |||
| 2000-05-31 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 723395 | |||
| 2000-04-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 721426 | |||
| 2000-04-20 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 721734 | |||
| 2000-03-05 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 719725 | |||
| 2000-03-01 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
ODI Number: 719508 | |||
| 2000-02-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | SE
ODI Number: 718571 | |||
| 2000-01-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 717766 | |||
| 1999-10-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 714080 | |||
| 1999-11-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 714255 | |||
| 1999-09-17 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 711523 | |||
| 1999-08-31 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
ODI Number: 710723 | |||
| 1999-07-26 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 709176 | |||
| 1999-07-04 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 708212 | |||
| 1999-06-11 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 707474 | |||
| 1999-05-06 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 706298 | |||
| 1999-05-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 706208 | |||
| 1999-05-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 706706 | |||
| 1999-03-26 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 704962 | |||
| 1999-03-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 703938 | |||
| 1999-01-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 702190 | |||
| 1998-10-27 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 700136 | |||
| 1998-10-23 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 700049 | |||
| 1998-02-23 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 605867 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 607423 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 606906 | |||
| 2002-01-24 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 564094 | |||
| 2002-01-24 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 564094 | |||
| 2001-09-27 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 563480 | |||
| 2001-09-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENE
ODI Number: 563480 | |||
| 2001-07-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 562220 | |||
| 2001-08-21 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 562582 | |||
| 2000-11-03 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 556946 | |||
| 2000-09-05 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 554329 | |||
| 2000-08-14 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 553742 | |||
| 2000-07-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 553215 | |||
| 2000-05-08 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
ODI Number: 552150 | |||
| 2000-05-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 552150 | |||
| 2000-05-08 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 552150 | |||
| 2000-01-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 550229 | |||
| 2000-01-03 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 550229 | |||
| 2000-01-03 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 550229 | |||
| 2000-01-03 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 550229 | |||
| 1999-07-16 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 547309 | |||
| 1998-06-19 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 537111 | |||
| 1998-05-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 535095 | |||
| 1998-04-21 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 534405 | |||
| 1998-03-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 532485 | |||
| 1998-01-20 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 528473 | |||
| 1998-01-18 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 529145 | |||
| 1997-12-05 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 525851 | |||
| 1997-05-28 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 517430 | |||
| 1997-03-21 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 515814 | |||
| 1996-12-06 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 511916 | |||
| 1996-11-07 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 511086 | |||
| 2001-06-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 746500 | |||
| 1997-10-17 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 817200 |
4 Investigations for 1997 FORD Contour
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-26 | 2002-09-12 | POWER TRAIN | |
| 1999-09-15 | 2001-03-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |
| 2000-06-14 | 2001-01-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| 2001-01-05 | 2001-07-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
173 Service Alerts for 1997 FORD Contour
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2002-09-02 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-01 | 150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LOCATOR BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-07 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-11-01 | 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-03 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAYE XHIBIT EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND P0172 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH TEMPERATURE READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-16 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-16 | 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-16 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-10-15 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-07-10 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION AND / OR THE 10 AMP GFI INJECTOR FUSE MAY OPEN. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT ON ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-09-17 | 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
EXHIBITING A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A FRONT STABILIZER BAR OR LINK NOISE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-26 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-02-04 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-05-12 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DURING REMOVAL THE LICENSE PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY BREAK. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VEHICELS BUILT IN JANUARY 1997 MAY EXHIBIT MIL ILLUMINATION WITH A CODE P0171. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME 96 & 97 VEHICLES MISBUILT WITH 1998 MODEL YEAR FUEL GAUGE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF DOORS THAT LOCK INADVERTENTLY. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-17 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
TRANSAXLE- CD4E- HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741- SERVICE TIP. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN – INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE THIRD/FOURTH SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE LARGE COLLAR FACING OUTWARD (TOWARD REVERSE GEAR). *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING – ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE THIRD/FOURTH SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE LARGE COLLAR FACING OUTWARD- THE SERVICE MANUAL INCORRECTLY ADVISES TO INSTALL THE THIRD/FOURTH GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH THE SMALL COLLAR FACING OUT. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
BEGINNING DECEMBER 2, 1996 (BEGINNING TRAN SERIAL NUMBER (6337-0001)) ALL CD4E TRANSAXLES ARE BUILT WITH A REDESIGNED PUMP BODY SEPARATOR PLATE AND PUMP BODY SEPARATOR PLATE GASKET. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC 452- INSPECT THE VSS AND SPEEDO GEAR. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L VEHICLES. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-20 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DOOR GLASS – WINDOW BELT LINE MOULDING LOOSE OR FALLS OFF – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/31/96. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-19 | 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES – ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSAXLE – CD4E – NEW DESIGN PARKING PAWL RATCHET SPRING AND PARKING CAM ACTUATING LEVER ASSEMBLY. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER – LEAK TEST PROCEDURE – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF A RATTLING SOUND FROM ENGINE TIMING BELT AREA DURING WARM-UP. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-02 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) – SERVICE PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-02 | 051000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PARKING BRAKE – PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS – DOES NOT RELEASE – VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
AN ENGINE COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AREA. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ISSUE WITH DOOR SPEAKER GRILLES MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USAGE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 050000 PARKING BRAKE
SOME VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY STICK AND/OR BIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK/RATTLE ON TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-20 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-20 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-10 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A “SQUEAKING” OR “CHIRPING” FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
LEAK- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID- CD4E TRANSAXLE IN FLUID COLLECTION ON MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-15 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) – SERVICE TIPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNDER HOOD WIRE HARNESS. ADDITIONAL 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. FORD. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-11-01 | 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS – SERVICE TIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN DURING CRUISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM CENTER OF RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS OF LOCKING DOORS, A REVISED DOOR LOCK BEZEL IS COMING. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BEGINNING DECEMBER 2, 1996 ALL CD4E TRANSAXLES ARE BUILT WITH A REDESIGNED PUMP BODY SEPARATOR PLATE AND PUMP BODY SEPARATOR PLATE GASKET. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEDDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC452. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING INCIDENTS OF LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L CONTOUR/MYSTIQUES. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-11 | 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CONCERNS OF MOULDING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR WINDOW GLASS COMING LOOSE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-11 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SQUEAKS FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-07 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS – SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED – SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF “FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY” – THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS A Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-10 | 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
REAR APPLIQUES – SERVICE KIT BEING DEVELOPED TO REPAIR DAMAGED APPLIQUES FROM LICENSE PLATE CHANGES. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-11 | 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
BATTERY ILLUMINATION AND DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN DRIVING THROUGH DEEP PUDDLES. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-14 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC’S 628 OR P0741. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLES HAVE A CABIN AIR FILTER THAT MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-03 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-01 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH 2.5L ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CD4E TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 6/16/98 MAY HAVE A BROKEN/DETACHED IP CLUSTR BEZEL GAPHIDER. THE HIDER IS A HINGED FLAP BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN SHROUD AND THE IP BEZEL. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-01 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
STALL ON COLD START WHEN COLD. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT 60 – 70 MPH (110 – 12- KPH). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-28 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-08 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-08 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-03-18 | 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TANK INSPECTION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT BRAKE GROAN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) MAY EXHIBIT THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHING WHEN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ARE ON. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-08-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-02-01 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-11-26 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SOME COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-01-01 | 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-01-21 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-09-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION DUE TO LACK OF CIRCULATION OF COOLANT. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MIL ILLUMINATION WITH A CODE OF P0171 – THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A DISCONNECTED FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR VCUUM HOSE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM – VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF – REPAIR WITH LOCALLY PROCURED STAR WASHER. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-03 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-03 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CARPET- POOR FIT AND/OR PULLS FROM UNDERNEATH COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/18/96. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTCS 628 OR P0741. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EGR ISSUES – IF NORMAL PC/ED DIAGNOSIS FAILS, FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO CARBON DEPOSITS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L DURATEC (24V) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 AND / OR P0430. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INVESTIGATING MIL ON ACCOMPANIED BY CODE 1405. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-07 | 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL – PART AVAILABILITY). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-07 | 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 6/16/98 MAY HAVE A BROKEN / DETACHED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BEZEL GAPHIDER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-10 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
COMPLAINTS OF STALLING ON 1996 & 1997 VEHICLES W/ 2.0L CD4E. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-14 | 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DIAGNOSING CHARGING OR STARTING SYSTEM CONCERNS OF POTENTIAL CHAFE BETWEEN CIRCUIT 30 & THE SUBFRAME IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR & THE MEGA-FUSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-14 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW PCM CALIBRATION TO CORRECT LOW SPEED MANEUVER, HIGH AMBIENT TEMP, & START/RUN/STALL CONCERNS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-01 | 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ – 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH VIBRATION AT 60 – 70 MPH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-12 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A ” BUZZING ” OR ” RATTLING ” NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-12 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A STALL OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER STARTING IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-04 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH A HARSH SHIFT FELT AT LARGE THROTTLE OPENINGS (OR AT HEAVY ACCELERATION RATE) ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-11-01 | 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THES Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS REPLACEMENT. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-03 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT – SERVICE TIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-03 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-01 | 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FUNCTION WITH THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH IN ONE OR MORE SWITCH POSITIONS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-07-21 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER – SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-03-20 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-01 | 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE OR NO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT AFTER PERFORMINB REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 052000 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
PARKING BRAKE- PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS- DOES NOT RELEASE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 220000 SEATS
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-10 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS OF LOCKING DOORS, A REVISED DOOR LOCK BEZEL IS COMING- CUSTOMERS MAY LOCK THEMSELVES OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLIES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-11-29 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON VIBRATION AT 60 – 70 MPH AT CRUISE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SUBJECT REGARDING 60 AMP FUSE BLOWN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60 – 70 MPH (100 – 115 KPH). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
INFORMATION REGARDING DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
COMPLAINTS OF STALLING ON VEHICLES WITH 2.0L CD4E ENGINES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CONCERN OF ONE OR MORE INJECTORS STAYING ON AT TIMES. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-11-13 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-03-25 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJEC REGARDING THE MTX-75 TRANSAXLES WILL BE INSTALLED CERTAIN MODE YEAR VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-09-02 | 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1997 AND FEBRUARY 1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND THE BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SUBJECT ON STEERING WHEEL & AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-03-21 | 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-12-10 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-09-01 | 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-07-01 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURES DIFFERENCES OF GREATER THAN 10 DEGREES F FROM REGISTERS ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH THAN ON RIGHT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-04-17 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DUE TO AN INTERNAL DESIGN CHANGE TO THE SOLENOID TANK VALVE, THE PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE (PRD) CAN NO LONGER BE REMOVED FROM THE TANK VALVE WITHOUT FIRST VENTING THE FUEL TANK. **MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-05-26 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES WITHOUT THE COOLANT LOCK-OFF MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-05-26 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-01 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-14 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-16 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSAXLE – CD4E – HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-16 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE – TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED ITH 2.0L MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LEFT AIR BAG MODULE OR STEERING WHEEL DURING NORMAL REPAIR SITUATIONS. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VARIOUS DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONCERNS OF SULPHUR ODOR FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF MAY BE REPAIRED BY ADDING THE APPROPRIATE SIZE INTERNAL STAR WASHER RETAINER TO THE END OF THE SHAFT AFTER INSTALLING THE LINK. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-18 | 105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
CLICKING NOISE CAUSED BY DIFFERENTIAL LUBE TUBE CONTACTING DIFFERENTIAL CASE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-24 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MICRON FILTER – REMINDER THAT THE FILTER MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES – SYMPTOMS THAT MIGHT INDICATE NEED FOR CHANGE INCLUDE POOR A/C-HEATER PERFORMANCE AND/OR WINDOW FOGGING. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997 FORD Contour
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