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2 Recalls for 1997 LINCOLN Continental
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-05 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET HAS A SHARP EDGE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE PARKING PAWL TO HANG UP AND NOT ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL ABUTMENT BRACKET. |
| 2016-04-01 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc. Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616. |
2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 LINCOLN Continental
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | transmission | |||
| 2011-05-12 | transmission |
98 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 LINCOLN Continental
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-20 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11171070 | |||
| 2018-10-06 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11138759 | |||
| 2012-09-11 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10475076 | |||
| 2012-02-17 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10448305 | |||
| 2008-03-06 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10220205 | |||
| 2007-04-19 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10188353 | |||
| 2007-03-21 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10185734 | |||
| 2006-08-16 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10165859 | |||
| 2006-08-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10164345 | |||
| 2006-01-30 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 10149027 | |||
| 2005-06-28 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10126802 | |||
| 2005-02-08 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10110102 | |||
| 2004-12-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10105207 | |||
| 2005-01-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10106247 | |||
| 2004-11-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10100731 | |||
| 2004-09-24 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 10094314 | |||
| 2004-06-22 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10059350 | |||
| 2004-03-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10061349 | |||
| 2004-02-26 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 10056056 | |||
| 2004-02-26 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10057418 | |||
| 2003-12-19 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10051811 | |||
| 2003-11-19 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 10048488 | |||
| 2003-10-16 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 10044092 | |||
| 2003-06-20 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 10024612 | |||
| 2003-07-13 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 10026014 | |||
| 2003-05-27 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10021648 | |||
| 2003-06-03 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10020986 | |||
| 2003-03-31 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 10014722 | |||
| 2003-05-07 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10017578 | |||
| 2003-02-20 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10007845 | |||
| 2003-02-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 10005457 | |||
| 2003-01-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10000969 | |||
| 2002-10-22 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 8021357 | |||
| 2002-02-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 8004060 | |||
| 2001-07-16 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 892856 | |||
| 2001-07-05 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 892047 | |||
| 2001-07-12 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 892633 | |||
| 2001-08-20 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 894733 | |||
| 2001-05-07 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 887553 | |||
| 2001-01-09 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 877795 | |||
| 2000-08-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 868127 | |||
| 2000-10-08 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 872543 | |||
| 2000-06-12 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 863384 | |||
| 2000-03-23 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 859099 | |||
| 2000-04-27 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 861042 | |||
| 1999-10-27 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 852003 | |||
| 1999-09-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 849451 | |||
| 1999-05-04 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 837415 | |||
| 1999-06-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 839691 | |||
| 1999-06-07 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 837146 | |||
| 1998-12-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 832614 | |||
| 1999-02-09 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
ODI Number: 832572 | |||
| 1998-09-23 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 828144 | |||
| 1998-09-29 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 828349 | |||
| 1997-04-02 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 810594 | |||
| 2001-10-05 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 785712 | |||
| 2001-09-05 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 785514 | |||
| 2001-09-05 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 785514 | |||
| 2002-09-11 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 767007 | |||
| 2002-10-21 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 768709 | |||
| 2002-08-02 |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 765125 | |||
| 2002-06-07 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 762771 | |||
| 2001-12-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 755757 | |||
| 2001-09-11 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 752065 | |||
| 2001-04-17 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 744181 | |||
| 2001-03-25 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 743016 | |||
| 2001-03-02 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 741833 | |||
| 2000-11-28 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 736988 | |||
| 2000-06-25 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | TIRES
ODI Number: 724501 | |||
| 2000-06-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 724451 | |||
| 2000-05-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 723240 | |||
| 2000-05-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 722238 | |||
| 2000-02-23 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 719148 | |||
| 1999-11-27 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 715318 | |||
| 1999-10-25 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 713813 | |||
| 1999-10-20 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 713616 | |||
| 1999-03-23 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 704787 | |||
| 1998-12-02 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 701071 | |||
| 1998-12-23 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 701560 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 608097 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 608796 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ODI Number: 606579 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 607656 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 607318 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 607318 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ODI Number: 606911 | |||
| 1997-07-07 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 603437 | |||
| 1997-11-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 604516 | |||
| 2001-01-22 |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 559132 | |||
| 2000-10-02 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 555711 | |||
| 2000-10-02 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 555301 | |||
| 2000-07-25 |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | TIRES
ODI Number: 553179 | |||
| 2000-05-18 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 552305 | |||
| 1999-08-24 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 548138 | |||
| 1998-06-25 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 538189 | |||
| 1998-01-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 527710 | |||
| 1997-10-22 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 523778 | |||
| 1998-02-13 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 530500 |
0 Investigations for 1997 LINCOLN Continental
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
139 Service Alerts for 1997 LINCOLN Continental
| 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") |
| 1996-11-14 | 190000 TIRES
CONCERNS WHERE A LOW TIRE WARNING IS COMING ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE PROCEDURE IN SSM 9095 (SPIN ONE WHEEL AT A TIME TO DETECT LOW PRESSURE TIRE) DOES NOT WORK. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-19 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CORRECTION TO 1997 CONTINENTAL EVTM ON FUSES. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-01 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INCORRECT PART NUMBERS FOR REAR CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLYS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-01 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION ON SOME VEHICLES. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-23 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *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 | 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, A NO-START CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-10-13 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 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") |
| 1996-10-01 | 190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *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") |
| 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 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON SOME VEHICLES THE OUTSIDE TEMP DISPLAY MAY READ 5 OR MORE DEGREES HIGHER THAN THE ACTUAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *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 AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS 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") |
| 1996-10-21 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
GROUND FOR THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) WAS GRADUALLY RELOCATED FROM G-100 ON THE LF FENDER TO THE LH SIDE OF THE TRUNK, JUST BELOW THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH. *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") |
| 1998-04-27 | 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 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUTSIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE SUSPENSION OF IS BOTTOMING OR LOOSE SHOCK ABSORBERS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 190000 TIRES
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRE INNER EDGES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC 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") |
| 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") |
| 1998-11-23 | 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT A RATTLE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR HEIGHT SENSOR. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 190000 TIRES
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WARE OF THE FRONT TIRE INNER EDGES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR LOOSE SHOCK ABSORBERS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO EARLY WEAR OF SWAY BAR LINK(S), REPLACE THE SWAY BAR LINK(S) WITH NEW REVISED DESIGN PART(S). *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-20 | 021220 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
SUSPENSION – CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION – TAURUS SABLE BUILT THROUGH 1/14/97 – CONTINENTAL BUILT THROUGH 12/16/96. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-20 | 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME – SUBFRAME INSULATORS – CLUNK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION HEARD OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/28/97. *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") |
| 1998-04-01 | 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-02 | 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SUBFRAME – FRONT – REAR RETENTION NUTS SPIN DURING REMOVAL. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-07-10 | 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
CONDITION WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-03-01 | 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT 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
INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS ARE CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON MARK VIII VEHICLES ONLY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-11-01 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT 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 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC 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") |
| 1997-11-10 | 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SOME VEHICLES ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MAY SELF-ACTIVATE. *YC 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") |
| 1999-09-23 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSING FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FLOOR CONSOLE- CUPHOLDER AND/OR ASHTRAY BINDS DURING OPERATION. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK/NO START OR NO SPARK CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT POSTION SENSOR HARNESS FOR CHAFING. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
THE SUSPENSION TUNING MAY BE FIRMER AND CONVEY MORE ROAD NOISE THAN CUSTOMERS ARE ACCUSTOMED TO IN LINCOLN PRODUCTS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, VEHICLES ORDERED WITH THE OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER NOW RECEIVE THE HEATER CORD AS A LOOSE-SHIP ITEM IN TRUNK. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HARD START/NO START CONDITIONS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO EARLY WEAR OF SWAY BAR LINK(S). *JD 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 | 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BRIEF GRUNT FROM THE STEERING SYSTEM WHEN RETURNING THE WHEEL FROM A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN. *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") |
| 1998-11-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRUNT OR GROAN NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS RETURNED TO CENTER AFTER A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-01 | 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME 1995-1999 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/ CONTINENTAL, 1995-1997TOWN CAR AND 1997-1998 MARK VIII EQIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND THEN OFF WHILE PARKED. *AK 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") |
| 1999-05-17 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION ON ANTI-THEFT SELF-ACTIVATION SERVICE TIPS. *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") |
| 2003-06-23 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-17 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOCKS FAILED. YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-11-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-11-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *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 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES MAY LEAK AT THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. *YC 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 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT 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") |
| 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") |
| 1997-02-01 | 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
INCREASED POWER STEERING EFFORT AND NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE VEHICLE DYNAMICS MODULE (VDM). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
RANDOM NO START, FLOODING, LOW COMPRESSION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 021220 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO EARLY WEAR OF SWAY BAR LINK(S), REPLACE THE SWAY BAR LINK(S) WITH NEW REVISED DESIGN PART(S). *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-01 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 16, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, USUSALLY AT LOW SPEEDS JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-15 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION FOR WHEN SERVICING AN INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-02-01 | 021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. 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") |
| 1998-12-01 | 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE AND / OR TRANSMITTER (KEYFOB) REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE OR KEYFOB. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS SEAT MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS DOOR MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-05-27 | 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *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") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A HIGH FREQUENCY SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES UNDER MODERATE BRAKING. *TT 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") |
| 1998-01-19 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM UNDERBODY / REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS AS IF SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LOOSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-01 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1009 CODE PRESENT IN THE ANTI-LOCK OR TRACTION CONTROL MODULE. *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") |
| 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") |
| 1997-03-17 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD 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") |
| 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") |
| 1997-01-02 | 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NO START/HARD START CONCERN. *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
VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, VEHICLES ORDERED WITH TH OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER NOW RECEIVE THE HEATER CORD AS A LOOSE-SHIP ITEM IN THE TRUNK. JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OWNER GUIDE STATES THAT THE ENGINE USES A FL-820-S OIL FILTER- THE FILTER IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A CRANK/NO START OR NO SPARK CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS FOR CHAFING. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RANDOM NO START, FLOODING, LOW COMPRESSION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE REAR MAIN SEAL REMOVAL TOOL LISTED IN THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THE 3.0L 4V DURATIC AND 4.6L CONTINENTAL ENGINES, IS INCORRECT. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 160000 STRUCTURE
SUBFRAME ATTACHMENT NUTS SPIN WITHIN THE UNIBODY DURING NORMAL SERVICE OPERATIONS REQUIRING SUMFRAME REMOVAL. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-05-27 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-01 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CONCERNS WITH CELLULAR PHONES NOT RINGING WHEN RECEIVING CALLS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT A RATTLE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR HEIGHT SENSOR. *JD 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") |
| 2004-08-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT 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") |
| 1997-01-02 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
HARSH RIDE QUALITY COMPLAINTS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES- CAUSED BY: FIRMER SUSPENSION OR OVER-INFLATION OF TIRES. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL PUSH PIN ATTACHMENT METHOD IS NOT ROBUST ENOUGH FOR FREQUENT SERVICING. *JD 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") |
| 1999-08-01 | 010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH STEERING EFFORTS DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CAM AND / OR ROTOR IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-01 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR PHONE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CELLULAR PHONE DOES NOT RING WHEN RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-30 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-30 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *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 | 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 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS 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") |