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0 Recalls for 1997 MERCURY Cougar
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|
5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 MERCURY Cougar
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | engine | |||
| 2011-05-12 | brakes | |||
| 2011-05-12 | electrical/battery | |||
| 2011-05-12 | transmission | |||
| 2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) |
87 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 MERCURY Cougar
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10521303 | |||
| 2012-11-26 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10486065 | |||
| 2011-07-11 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10411712 | |||
| 2010-01-30 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10303349 | |||
| 2008-01-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10214703 | |||
| 2007-03-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10185275 | |||
| 2007-02-23 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10183370 | |||
| 2006-05-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10158037 | |||
| 2006-03-21 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10153315 | |||
| 2006-03-31 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10154267 | |||
| 2006-03-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10153565 | |||
| 2005-12-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10144711 | |||
| 2005-07-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10129641 | |||
| 2005-07-22 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10130256 | |||
| 2005-06-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10124733 | |||
| 2005-04-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10115734 | |||
| 2005-02-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10113113 | |||
| 2005-01-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10107336 | |||
| 2004-09-02 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10095192 | |||
| 2004-09-21 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10094475 | |||
| 2004-08-31 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10091779 | |||
| 2004-07-27 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10083627 | |||
| 2004-07-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10082642 | |||
| 2004-07-21 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10082373 | |||
| 2004-07-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10080707 | |||
| 2004-07-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10080432 | |||
| 2004-06-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10075878 | |||
| 2004-05-21 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10072958 | |||
| 2004-01-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10070402 | |||
| 2004-04-28 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10067995 | |||
| 2004-03-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10062611 | |||
| 2003-12-02 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10044786 | |||
| 2003-11-05 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10046538 | |||
| 2003-11-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10045531 | |||
| 2003-11-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10044020 | |||
| 2003-09-02 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10038298 | |||
| 2003-07-30 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ODI Number: 10031533 | |||
| 2003-05-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10021761 | |||
| 2003-02-15 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10007560 | |||
| 2003-01-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10000759 | |||
| 2002-09-16 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 8018765 | |||
| 2002-06-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 8012308 | |||
| 2001-11-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 898840 | |||
| 2000-09-20 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 871108 | |||
| 1999-10-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 850124 | |||
| 1999-10-12 |
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 850433 | |||
| 1999-08-03 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 844231 | |||
| 1999-09-10 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 847454 | |||
| 1999-07-08 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 841945 | |||
| 1999-06-17 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 840421 | |||
| 1999-06-07 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 839002 | |||
| 1998-11-05 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 830197 | |||
| 1998-08-12 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 826626 | |||
| 1997-12-15 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 819990 | |||
| 1997-08-07 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 815141 | |||
| 2001-09-19 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 785615 | |||
| 2001-09-19 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 785615 | |||
| 2001-09-19 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 785615 | |||
| 2002-10-04 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 768079 | |||
| 2002-09-13 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 767140 | |||
| 2001-06-13 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 746767 | |||
| 2000-12-09 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 737561 | |||
| 2000-10-26 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 735193 | |||
| 2000-05-20 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 722937 | |||
| 1999-12-18 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 716208 | |||
| 1999-10-26 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 713895 | |||
| 1998-11-05 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 700348 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 608043 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
PARKING BRAKE
ODI Number: 607662 | |||
| 1999-02-01 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 606905 | |||
| 2000-07-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 552943 | |||
| 2000-07-10 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 552943 | |||
| 2000-07-10 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 552943 | |||
| 2000-07-10 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 552943 | |||
| 2000-07-10 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 552943 | |||
| 2000-07-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 552943 | |||
| 1999-07-12 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 547211 | |||
| 1999-07-12 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 547211 | |||
| 1999-07-12 |
WHEELS | WHEELS | WHEELS
ODI Number: 547211 | |||
| 1999-07-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 547211 | |||
| 1999-07-12 |
SEATS | SEATS | SEATS
ODI Number: 547211 | |||
| 1999-08-15 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 548137 | |||
| 1999-06-04 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 545957 | |||
| 1998-11-03 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 542405 | |||
| 1998-07-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 537722 | |||
| 1997-12-19 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ODI Number: 523318 | |||
| 2000-04-18 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 551900 |
1 Investigations for 1997 MERCURY Cougar
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-05 | 2001-07-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
100 Service Alerts for 1997 MERCURY Cougar
| 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") |
| 1996-11-15 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 1998M3.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS ADDED TO FQR(FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-25 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINES BEING ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *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") |
| 2002-10-22 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 010000 STEERING
A STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT FELT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-16 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
AIR INLET-WATER IN AIR INLET ELBOW-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF AIR FILTER AND/OR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF)- VEHICLE SWITH 4.6L ENGINE. *AK 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 | 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") |
| 2000-11-13 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *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") |
| 1998-11-01 | 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME VEHICLES WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY REQUIRE WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *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 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-22 | 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
INFORMATION ON SIDE SHIELD FOR THE POWER DRIVER & PASSENGER SEAT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-23 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) W/ CODES P0300 THRU P0308 & ENG RUNES ROUGH/MISSES. *TT 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") |
| 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 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
OCCASIONAL FLASHING OF THE LOW COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID WARNING LAMPS SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING LOW TEMPERATURES. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-INSTALLING LOOSE FENDER CLADDING. *TW 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 REMOVING AND REINSTALLING A LOOSE FENDER CLADDING. *TW 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") |
| 1998-01-19 | 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") |
| 1996-12-02 | 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") |
| 2003-01-05 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW SERVICE PART – NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT – 4R70W TRANSMISSION – SERVICE TIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *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
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROUGHNESS (BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION, STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AND / OR NIBBLE) UNDER LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS FROM 105 TO 0 KM/H (65 TO 0 MPH). *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") |
| 1999-09-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *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") |
| 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") |
| 1997-01-02 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ERRATIC SHIFTHING OF THE TRANSMISSION. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-02 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
LOW COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON. THE LOW FLUIDS MODULE IN THE CLUSTER NOT MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WTH THE FLEX CURCUIT IN THE CLUSTER. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-12 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-06 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FLASHINIG COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID LAMPS AFTER ENGINE START AND DURING EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-06 | 020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLES EXHIBIT A PULL WHILE BRAKING – CHECK FOR KINKED BRAKE LINES , REPLACE IF NECESSARY – REPLACE LOWER ARM AND STRUT BUSHINGS ON THE SIDE THE VEHICLE PULL TO. *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 | 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
ENGINE COOLING LIGHT ON – POSSIBLE OIL LEAK AT UPPER JAM NUT ON THE UPPER TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE. *TW 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 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *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") |
| 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") |
| 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") |
| 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") |
| 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") |
| 1998-04-13 | 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") |
| 1997-05-01 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
COMPLAINTS OF FLASHING LOW COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID WARNING LAMPS. *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") |
| 1997-01-23 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1996 AND JANUARY 1997 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING LOW COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID LAMPS AFTER ENGINE START.JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE EXHIBITS A PULL WHILE BRAKING, FOLLOW PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN 06-00-4 & PINPOINT TEST “A” ON 06-00-5 OF THE 1997 SERVICE MANUAL. *JD 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") |
| 1996-10-11 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT 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") |
| 2007-10-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE–SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE–NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE 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") |
| 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") |
| 1998-10-12 | 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") |
| 1999-10-04 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT 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") |
| 2001-03-05 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES – SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *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 | 190000 TIRES
VIBRATION- TIRES- VIBRATION FELT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/20/96 EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH GOODYEAR TIRES. *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") |
| 1997-03-31 | 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
VIBRATION- SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION. *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") |
| 1999-09-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE TORQUE VALUES OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER WATER PUMP BOLTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-23 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-19 | 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *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") |
| 1999-09-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-28 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT 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") |
| 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") |
| 2000-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACMENT OF ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. **MR 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 | 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME VEHICLES WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY REQUIRE WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJS 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 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE COOLING INDICATOR LIGHT. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-11-11 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |