1997 MERCURY Tracer

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

3 Recalls for 1997 MERCURY Tracer

Recall Date Component Summary
2002-12-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE SHIELD OVER THE IABM AND APPLY NYOGEL GREASE TO THE CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 2003. 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 1-866-436-7332.

2004-07-12 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

CERTAIN TRW DRIVER’S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD’S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

Remedy:

TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.

THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.

2002-12-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE SHIELD OVER THE IABM AND APPLY NYOGEL GREASE TO THE CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 2003. 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 1-866-436-7332.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 MERCURY Tracer

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 computer controls
2011-05-12 engine cooling (radiator, water pump)
2011-05-12 airbag
2011-05-12 suspension

157 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 MERCURY Tracer

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Date Component  
2007-08-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10201339
2004-09-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10091497
2004-08-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10081809
2003-11-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10048553
2003-07-25 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10024864
2003-06-04 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10020408
2003-05-15 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10019451
2003-02-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10008742
2003-02-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10008606
1999-11-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 850486
2010-10-11 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10359948
2010-07-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10344024
2010-06-22 TIRES
ODI Number: 10339479
2008-03-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10221547
2007-11-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10208138
2007-08-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10201339
2006-05-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10157162
2006-02-28 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10151381
2005-03-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10114764
2004-11-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 10100182
2004-10-26 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10097803
2004-11-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10097699
2004-09-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10091497
2004-07-03 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 10079231
2004-07-03 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10079230
2004-08-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10081809
2004-04-29 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10071922
2004-01-15 AIR BAGS | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODI Number: 10070841
2005-04-06 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10055640
2004-12-21 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10051937
2003-11-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10048553
2003-12-07 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10049337
2003-11-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 10048067
2003-11-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10047105
2003-09-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10039422
2003-08-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10031097
2003-07-16 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 10028397
2003-07-17 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 10029621
2003-07-25 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10024864
2003-05-08 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10019506
2003-05-15 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10019451
2003-06-04 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10020408
2003-05-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10020035
2003-04-23 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10017462
2003-04-04 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10015160
2003-03-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10014716
2003-03-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10010510
2003-03-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10011812
2003-03-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10010020
2003-03-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10011622
2003-03-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10009936
2003-02-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10008742
2003-03-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10012261
2003-03-26 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10011071
2003-02-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10008606
2002-10-08 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 10007466
2003-02-13 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10007369
2003-01-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10004956
2001-08-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 9004325
2002-09-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8019551
2002-10-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8020195
2002-08-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8015554
2002-07-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 8015123
2002-07-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 8014326
2002-03-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8006610
2002-03-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8006609
2002-02-06 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 8003689
2002-05-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8008921
2002-05-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 8008920
2001-05-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 6900508
2001-05-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 6900507
2001-12-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 6900506
2002-01-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 6900809
2002-01-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 6900808
2002-01-17 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 6900807
2001-10-10 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 897552
2001-11-07 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 898850
2001-08-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 894508
2001-06-25 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 891101
2001-05-14 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 888099
2001-05-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 888098
2001-03-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 882946
2001-04-10 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 885559
2001-04-03 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 884970
2001-01-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 877221
2000-09-01 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 869398
2000-08-23 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 868460
2000-07-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 866149
2000-06-06 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 863059
2000-07-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 865187
2000-05-25 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 862587
1999-11-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 853190
1999-11-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 850491
1999-11-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 850486
1999-10-05 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ODI Number: 850026
1999-12-02 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 853626
1999-07-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 843239
1999-09-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 847977
1999-08-19 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 845399
1999-05-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 838474
1999-03-25 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 836159
1999-05-13 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 837923
1999-06-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 840289
1998-11-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 831231
1998-11-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 831230
1998-11-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 830014
1999-01-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 834025
1998-09-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 828093
1998-06-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 822967
1998-02-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 821410
1998-03-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 822098
1997-05-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 812589
1997-04-21 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 811350
1998-10-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 781123
2001-08-11 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 750245
2001-08-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 749965
2001-07-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 749512
2001-07-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 749093
2001-07-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 747958
2001-05-30 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
ODI Number: 746120
2001-05-19 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 745529
2001-02-23 TIRES
ODI Number: 741373
2000-11-27 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 736891
2000-07-13 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 725394
2000-02-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 719169
2000-02-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 718768
1999-07-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 709285
1999-03-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 704829
1999-02-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 702858
1999-02-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 702856
1998-11-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | STEERING
ODI Number: 700946
1999-02-01 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 608148
1999-09-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 609779
2002-01-17 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
ODI Number: 564110
2001-02-27 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 559922
2001-02-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 559922
2001-02-27 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 559922
2001-02-27 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 559922
2000-09-25 TIRES
ODI Number: 555192
1999-12-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 549963
1999-10-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 548927
1997-02-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 546796
1997-06-03 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 545923
1998-09-17 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 540883
1998-03-30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 533309
1998-03-30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 533309
1998-03-30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 533309
1998-08-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 533931
1998-02-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 531049
1998-02-12 TIRES
ODI Number: 530777
1998-02-05 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 529999
1997-11-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 525457
1997-10-20 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 523679
1997-11-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 524781
1997-12-29 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 522565
1997-03-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 515287
1996-12-30 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 513300
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2 Investigations for 1997 MERCURY Tracer

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2002-06-10 2002-12-11 AIR BAGS
2002-01-30 2002-06-10 AIR BAGS
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

132 Service Alerts for 1997 MERCURY Tracer

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")

1999-06-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT

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1999-08-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1744. *TT

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")

1998-02-24 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONDITIONS WITH CARPET PULLING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE LEFT / RIGHT COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL. *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 350000 EQUIPMENT

BRIEF INFORMATION STATING THAT THE NGS FUEL ECONOMY TEST ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *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")

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

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1998-04-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

THE WORKSHOP MANUAL REFERENCE TO TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE IS INCORRECT. THIS BULLETIN LIST THE CORRECT RESISTANCE. *TT

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1998-04-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS. *TT

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1998-04-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS CREATED BY WATER INGESTION INTO THE INTEGRATED RELAY CONTROL MODULE (IRCM). *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

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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

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 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) AND DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P1443 STORED IN MEMORY WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-05-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING IF ANY HEADLAMP CONCERNS EXIST FOR 97 ESCORT/TRACER. *TW

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1997-05-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT DELAY FROM PARK-TO-REVERSE AND PARK-TO-DRIVE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME. *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-02-17 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

EXHAUST- EXHAUST NOISE FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL OR REAR OF ENGINE- 2.0L VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/96. *JD

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1997-02-26 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

INTERMITTENT MIL LIGHTS MAY BE DUE TO CHAFING OF THE INJECTOR WIRE HARNESS. *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-01-23 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND NO DIAGNOSTIC CODES SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND AT G-302. *JD

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-01-23 103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

VEHICLES WHICH EXHIBIT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER ISSUES RESULTING IN EITHER THE INABILITY TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, OR INABILITY TO MOVE THE SHIFTER OUT OF “PARK”. *JD

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-01-23 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER KIT (#F7CZ-6D008-AA) INSTRUCTION SHEET #7000 HAS A MISPRINT ON INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION #8. *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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1998-10-12 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXPERIENCING ” SQUEAKING ” AND / OR ” RATTLING ” NOISES MAY OCCUR DURING DIFFERENT DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS AND FROM VARYING POINTS ON THE VEHICLE. *YC

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1997-01-23 103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

VEHICLES EXHIBIT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER ISSUES RESULTING IN EITHER THE INABILITY TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY FORM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, OR INABILITY TO MOVE THE SHIFTER OUT OF “PARK.” *JD

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1997-01-23 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER KIT INSTRUCTION SHEET #7000 HAS A MISPRINT ON INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION #8. *JD

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1997-01-23 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLES BUILT THRU 6/96 MAY EXHIBIT A “BUZZING” NOISE FROM THE DASH PANEL AREA FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF. *JD

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1998-01-19 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR INOPERATIVE INTERIOR DOME LAMP. *TT

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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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1996-11-04 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1997 ESCORT/TRACER – FIX IT RIGHT TIPS – COMMON LOCATIONS OF INTERMITTENT ODOR CONCERNS. *TW

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1996-11-04 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1997 ESCORT/TRACER – FIX IT RIGHT TIPS – COMMON LOCATIONS OF INTERMITTENT VIBRATION, PULL AND SHUDDER CONCERNS. *TW

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1996-11-04 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1997 ESCORT/TRACER – FIX IT RIGHT TIPS – WATER LEAKS. *TW

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1996-11-04 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1997 ESCORT/TRACER ELECTRICAL INTERMITTENT – INSPECTION AREAS. *TW

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1996-11-04 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1997 ESCORT/TRACER – FIX IT RIGHT TIPS – COMMON LOCATIONS OF INTERMITTENT VISUAL CONCERNS. *TW

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1998-04-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF STEADY OR INTERMITTENT MISS WITH DTCS P0300 AND P0304. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A SPREAD ELECTRICAL TERMINAL IN CONNECTORS AT INJECTOR. REPAIR TERMINAL/CONNECTOR CONCERN BY USING A SMALL SCRE

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1996-12-16 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW

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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 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW

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1999-03-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON CONCERNS RELATING TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TR). *TT

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2004-08-12 151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT SEATBELT RETRACTORS (DRIVER’S SIDE FRONT RETRACTOR IN GRAY) MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER 2002 AND SOLD AS A SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004.

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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 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

INFORMATION REGARDING BRAKE CALIPER PIN CORROSION. *MJS

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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

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1997-11-10 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A “SQUEAKING” OR “CHIRPING” FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC

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2003-09-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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1999-10-01 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GRINDING NOISES, OR GREATER THAN NORMAL BRAKE ROUGHNESS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING MOTORCRAFT BR-18 FRONT BRAKE PAD. *TT

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1998-02-01 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ENGINEERING IS INVESTGATING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE IGNITION KEY IS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND / OR DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE FROM THE SWITCH. *TT

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1998-02-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE WIRING HARNESS ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

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1997-01-02 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INITIAL PRINTING OF THE 1997 SERVICE MANUAL CONTAINED INCORRECT ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *JD

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1997-01-02 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

VEHICLES HAVING A WATER LEAK CONCERN UNDER THE DRIVE AND/OR PASSENGER FRONT SEATS. *JD

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1997-01-02 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLES BUILT THRU 6/96 MAY EXHIBIT A “BUZZING” NOISE FROM THE DASH PANEL AREA FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF. *JD

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2000-03-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO.

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1996-11-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM. *TW

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1996-11-07 105200 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A “CLICK” NOISE FROM THE AREA OF THE FRONT CV JOINTS WHILE SHIFTING BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE. *TW

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1996-11-12 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT. *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

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1998-08-03 140000 AIR BAGS

INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR REPLACEMENT SERVICE KIT. YD

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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

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2000-03-06 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT CONCERNING THE IDLE-VIBRATION- 2.0L AND ZETEC ENGINES- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

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1999-06-28 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

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1999-08-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON CONCERNS RELATING TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION RANGER SENSOR (TRS). *TT

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1999-08-01 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

CONCERNS WITH LACK OF HEAT / THERMOSTAT CONTAMINATION. *TT

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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

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1999-03-08 100000 POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

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1999-03-08 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

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1998-03-30 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

DIFFICULTIES REMOVING KEY FROM IGNITION ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

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1998-04-13 190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

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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

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1998-04-13 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

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1998-03-02 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

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1997-05-01 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

THE POWER STEERING TRANSDUCER IS NOW RELEASED AS A SERVICEABLE COMPONENT. *TW

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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

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1997-01-02 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLES BUILT THRU 6/96 MAY EXHIBIT A “BUZZING” NOISE FORM THE DASH PANEL AREA FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITON IS SWITCHED OFF. *JD

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-08-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION DURING HOT WEATHER ONCE THE ENGINE HAS THOROUGHLY WARMED UP. *TT

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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

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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

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1996-10-15 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WHICH EXHIBIT THE SYMPTOM OF BRAKE DRAG. *TT

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1996-10-16 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

WAVE SPRING LOCATED UNDER THE FORWARD ONE-WAY CLUTCH IN NO LONGER ONE PIECE. IT HAS BEEN ‘SPLIT’. *TT

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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

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1998-12-01 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON, STALL AT TIP-IN FROM IDLE, ENGINE HESITATION, AND / OR SURGE CAUSED BY THE MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR. *TT

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1998-12-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT REGARDING THE NGS FUEL ECONOMY TEST. *TT

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1998-12-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT FOR 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

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1998-04-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONDITION REGARDING THE ENGINE MISFIRE CODE ( DTC P0304 ). *YC

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1997-01-23 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

VEHICLES WHICH EXHIBIT AN ABS WARNING LIGHT AND NO DIAGNOSTIC CODES SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND AT G-302. *JD

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1997-01-23 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

RADIO WIRE HARNESS SHORTED TO GROUND AT THE RADIO CHASSIS. *JD

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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

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1999-06-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID APPEARANCE. *TT

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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 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A PORTION OF FOAM TAPE AT THE WINDSHIELD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) MAY BE STICKING OUT ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

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1999-05-03 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT – SERVICE TIP. *TT

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1999-05-03 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXHIBITING A CLICKING NOISE HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AFTER CHANGING VEHICLE DIRECTION ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

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1997-03-17 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NOISE- “BUZZING” NOISE HEARD FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA FOR 3 SECONDS AFTER IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF AND/OR AT ENGINE IDLE SPEED ON DECELERATION WHILE DRIVING- VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE. *JD

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1997-03-17 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BLOWER MOTOR- “CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

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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

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2000-03-20 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING NOISE WHILE BRAKING, BRAKE DRAG AND/OR UNEVEN FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR MAY OCCUR. *MJS

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1997-01-02 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

MIL LIGHT ON WITH DTC’S P0443 AND P1443. *JD

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1997-01-02 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

THE CARGO/TRUNK LAMP LENS/COVER HAS BEEN DELETED AS OF 10/1/96. *JD

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1997-01-02 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. DTC 13 OR 51. *JD

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1999-09-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1744. *TT

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1999-09-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION AND / OR MIL ON CONCERNS RELATING TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPLACEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *TT

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2002-05-13 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED. *TT

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1997-01-23 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

THE ROOF RACK CROSS BAR WAS REVISED TO ELIMINATE THE ADHESIVE STRIP ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE. *JD

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1997-01-23 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

ROOF RACK CROSS BAR WAS REVISED TO ELIMINATE THE ADHESIVE STRIP ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE. *JD

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1998-12-01 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

INFORMATION CONCERNING CLICK NOISE FROM FRONT CALIPERS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TT

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1998-04-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOME CONCERN OF STEADY OR INTERMITTENT MISS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 AND P0304. *TT

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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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1999-09-01 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

INFORMATION REGARDING BRAKE CALIPER PIN CORROSION. *MJS

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2001-06-01 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED THROUGH JULY 1999 MAY EXHIBIT REAR SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURE WITH NO RESULTING OPERATIONAL CONCERN. *TT

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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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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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1999-11-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING COLD. *TT

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1999-08-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHBIT A LACK OF HEAT AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING COLD. *TT

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1998-03-30 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *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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1998-03-18 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

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1997-05-01 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

FUEL DIAGNOSTICS WERE COMPUTER EXHIBITS DTC 300. *YC

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1997-05-01 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

THE POWER STEERING TRANSDUCER IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A SERVICEABLE COMPONENT. *TW

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1997-02-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLAMP CONCERN. *JD

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1997-02-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THE RADIO WIRE HARNESS SHORTED TO GROUND AT THE RADIO CHASSIS. *JD

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2003-08-04 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

IDLE VIBRATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI OR ZETEC ENGINE ONLY. *TT

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