1997 MERCURY Mystique

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

7 Recalls for 1997 MERCURY Mystique

Recall Date Component Summary
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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6 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 MERCURY Mystique

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 transmission
2011-05-12 suspension
2011-05-12 tire
2011-05-12 exhaust/emission
2011-05-12 engine cooling (radiator, water pump)
2011-05-12 paint

81 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 MERCURY Mystique

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Date Component  
2012-07-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 10466815
2012-06-28 SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10463487
2009-02-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10257128
2008-10-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10245606
2007-02-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10182996
2006-11-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10173033
2006-10-08 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 10170229
2005-08-16 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 10132995
2005-07-23 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 10129791
2005-05-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10120999
2005-03-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10115499
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10071363
2004-04-28 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ODI Number: 10071755
2004-01-15 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10069177
2003-09-15 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10034407
2003-07-23 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 10029945
2003-06-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10020961
2003-02-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10009038
2003-01-13 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10003614
2002-08-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 8016030
2002-04-02 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8006832
2002-10-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8001452
2001-10-10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 897536
2001-08-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 894578
2001-09-04 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 895658
2001-09-06 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 895871
2001-05-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 888973
2001-05-17 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 888493
2001-03-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | INTERIOR LIGHTING | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 883452
2001-04-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 885434
2000-12-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 876754
2001-01-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 877507
2000-10-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 874168
2000-02-23 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 857385
2000-04-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 860296
1999-10-21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 851404
1999-09-20 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 848071
1999-08-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 845534
1999-08-25 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
ODI Number: 845835
1999-01-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 833814
1999-01-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 833784
1998-07-24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 825836
1997-11-10 SEATS
ODI Number: 818658
2002-06-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 763202
2002-03-27 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 759875
2002-01-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ODI Number: 757465
2001-11-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 754115
2001-08-28 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 751272
2001-01-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 739029
2000-12-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 737454
2000-10-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 734789
2000-09-27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 732653
2000-08-22 TIRES
ODI Number: 728731
2000-08-22 TIRES
ODI Number: 728731
2000-04-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 721661
2000-02-05 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 718352
1999-12-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 715795
1999-08-25 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 710483
1999-08-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 709747
1999-03-25 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 704929
1999-02-12 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ODI Number: 703208
1999-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 607523
1999-02-01 SEATS
ODI Number: 607523
1999-02-01 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 607493
1999-02-01 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 607493
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 607493
1999-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 607493
1999-02-01 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 607493
1999-02-01 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 607493
1999-02-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
ODI Number: 607493
2001-09-19 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 563163
1999-11-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 549310
1999-11-01 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 549310
1998-09-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 541410
1998-07-31 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 538651
1999-12-30 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 535918
1998-04-13 SEATS
ODI Number: 534040
1998-02-24 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 531212
1998-02-24 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 531212
1997-08-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 518816
1998-01-24 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 529
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4 Investigations for 1997 MERCURY Mystique

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2002-02-26 2002-09-12 POWER TRAIN
1999-09-15 2001-03-07 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2001-01-05 2001-07-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000-06-14 2001-01-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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160 Service Alerts for 1997 MERCURY Mystique

Date Description
2002-09-02 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

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1997-03-17 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

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1998-01-01 150000 SEAT BELTS

SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LOCATOR BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT

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1998-01-07 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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1998-02-16 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC

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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

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1998-02-16 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC

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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

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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

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1998-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT ON ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS. *TT

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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

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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

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1999-07-26 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

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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

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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

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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

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1998-03-02 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DURING REMOVAL THE LICENSE PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY BREAK. *YC

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1998-04-27 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

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1997-05-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

VEHICELS BUILT IN JANUARY 1997 MAY EXHIBIT MIL ILLUMINATION WITH A CODE P0171. *TW

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1997-05-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SOME 96 & 97 VEHICLES MISBUILT WITH 1998 MODEL YEAR FUEL GAUGE. *TW

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1997-05-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATION. *TW

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1997-05-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF DOORS THAT LOCK INADVERTENTLY. *TW

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1997-02-17 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

TRANSAXLE- CD4E- HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741- SERVICE TIP. *JD

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1997-02-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN – INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *TW

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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

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1996-11-18 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING – ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

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1998-11-23 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

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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

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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

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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

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1997-01-23 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L VEHICLES. *JD

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1997-01-20 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

DOOR GLASS – WINDOW BELT LINE MOULDING LOOSE OR FALLS OFF – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/31/96. *TW

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1998-01-19 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

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1998-03-18 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

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1996-10-21 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES – ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS – SERVICE TIP. *TW

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1996-11-18 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSAXLE – CD4E – NEW DESIGN PARKING PAWL RATCHET SPRING AND PARKING CAM ACTUATING LEVER ASSEMBLY. *TW

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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

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1996-12-02 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) – SERVICE PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW

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1996-12-02 051000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

PARKING BRAKE – PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS – DOES NOT RELEASE – VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES. *TW

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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")

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")

2004-11-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

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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

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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

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2003-09-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) – SERVICE TIPS. *TT

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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

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1997-01-02 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEDDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC452. *JD

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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

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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")

1997-02-12 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

WATER ENTRY INTO LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *TW

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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")

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")

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")

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")

1998-03-02 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")

1998-11-01 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 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")

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")

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")

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")

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")

2000-01-01 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")

1999-09-01 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

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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 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

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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")

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.

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1996-03-25 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJEC REGARDING THE MTX-75 TRANSAXLES WILL BE INSTALLED CERTAIN MODE YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

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1996-10-21 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW

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2002-09-02 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

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1997-03-03 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

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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

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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

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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

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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

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1999-03-01 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SUBJECT ON STEERING WHEEL & AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT

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2001-12-10 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

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2001-09-01 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

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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

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2002-10-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT

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2002-10-14 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

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1996-12-16 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSAXLE – CD4E – HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741. *TW

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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

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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

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1999-05-01 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

ONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VARIOUS DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT

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1999-05-01 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT

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1999-05-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER. *TT

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1997-05-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

CONCERNS OF SULPHUR ODOR FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TW

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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

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1997-02-18 105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

CLICKING NOISE CAUSED BY DIFFERENTIAL LUBE TUBE CONTACTING DIFFERENTIAL CASE. *TW

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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

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1997 MERCURY Mystique

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