1996 MERCURY Cougar
2 Recalls for 1996 MERCURY Cougar
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-22 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, “DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.”
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH. |
| 1996-01-16 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER DOES NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE BLOWER COULD (1) STICK ON “HIGH;” (2) OPERATE ERRATICALLY WITH BLOWER OUTPUT VARYING BETWEEN NO BLOWER AND MAXIMUM BLOWER; OR (3) NOT OPERATE AT ALL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULES WITH MODULES CONTAINING REVISED SOFTWARE. |
2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 MERCURY Cougar
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | exhaust/emission | |||
| 2011-05-12 | engine cooling (radiator, water pump) |
68 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 MERCURY Cougar
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-24 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10421395 |
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| 2011-01-25 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10378684 |
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| 2010-07-20 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10344201 |
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| 2008-01-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10213808 |
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| 2006-04-15 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10155402 |
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| 2006-04-06 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10154769 |
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| 2005-10-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10139306 |
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| 2005-06-16 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10125564 |
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| 2005-06-02 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10123922 |
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| 2005-03-29 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10117043 |
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| 2005-01-24 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10108701 |
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| 2004-11-30 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10101992 |
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| 2004-11-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10100504 |
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| 2004-10-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10095591 |
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| 2004-09-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10091879 |
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| 2004-07-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10083353 |
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| 2004-01-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10070006 |
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| 2004-02-19 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 10055735 |
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| 2004-02-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10057124 |
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| 2003-10-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10041621 |
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| 2003-09-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10037138 |
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| 2003-08-25 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10034560 |
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| 2003-08-15 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ODI Number: 10029681 |
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| 2002-06-13 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 8011804 |
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| 2002-04-11 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 8007418 |
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| 2002-04-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 8008694 |
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| 2001-12-18 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 8000852 |
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| 2001-04-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 886551 |
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| 2000-05-01 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ODI Number: 861163 |
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| 2000-02-16 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 857014 |
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| 1999-09-30 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 849593 |
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| 1999-01-25 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 829540 |
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| 1997-06-10 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 812367 |
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| 1997-01-27 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 806722 |
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| 1996-12-10 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 806061 |
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| 1996-09-30 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 803016 |
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| 2002-11-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 769832 |
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| 2002-10-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 768293 |
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| 2001-08-26 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 751154 |
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| 2001-02-17 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 741057 |
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| 2000-12-28 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 738438 |
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| 2000-09-05 |
TIRES | TIRES
ODI Number: 730191 |
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| 2000-08-29 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 729488 |
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| 2000-08-10 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 727460 |
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| 2000-07-13 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 725401 |
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| 2000-06-14 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 724029 |
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| 2000-03-27 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 720632 |
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| 2000-03-27 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 720631 |
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| 1999-12-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 716455 |
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| 1999-05-24 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 706802 |
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| 1997-10-27 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 604330 |
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| 1997-10-27 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 604447 |
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| 1997-04-17 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 603113 |
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| 1997-04-10 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 603101 |
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| 2002-11-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 568297 |
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| 1998-05-12 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 535455 |
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| 1998-05-12 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 535455 |
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| 1998-05-12 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 535455 |
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| 1998-05-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 535455 |
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| 1998-05-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 535455 |
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| 1998-05-12 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 535455 |
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| 1997-11-04 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 523199 |
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| 1997-07-01 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 519019 |
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| 1997-07-11 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 519344 |
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| 1997-07-11 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 519344 |
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| 1996-11-19 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 511469 |
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| 1996-11-06 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 511139 |
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| 1996-08-27 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 507975 |
1 Investigations for 1996 MERCURY Cougar
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-05 | 2001-07-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
108 Service Alerts for 1996 MERCURY Cougar
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1996-10-22 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BRAKE EXTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON (TAIL & HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-09-02 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-14 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CONCERN OF A POP NOISE FROM THE POWER WINDOW MECHANISM WHEN THE WINDOW REACHES FULL UP OR FULL DOWN POSITION. *TW 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") |
| 1996-10-21 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE OIL PAN, FRONT COVER &/OR THE FRONT & REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT 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") |
| 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") |
| 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") |
| 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 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN RPM FLARE ON A FORCED 4/2 DOWNSHIFT. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMMANDED ELECTRONIC PRESSURE CONTROL IS AT APPROMATELY 10 PSI. *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 | 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
BRAKE EXTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON (TAIL & HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-22 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR STAYS ON RED IN CLUSTER. *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 | 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") |
| 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") |
| 1997-01-02 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THERE MAY BE DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS FROM “PARK” TO “REVERSE” OR “PARK” TO “OVERDRIVE” AND/OR DELAYED 1-2 SHIFTS OR ROUGH 3-4 SHIFTS- THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *JD 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") |
| 1998-03-18 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
LONG CRANK – STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL – AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS – STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW 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") |
| 1996-12-16 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-02 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) – SERVICE PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-02 | 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 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") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-20 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-10 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A “SQUEAKING” OR “CHIRPING” FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
TRANSMISSION- 4R70W- DELAYED 1-2 SHIFT AND/OR ROUGH 3-4 SHIFTS- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 6/24/96. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-15 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) – SERVICE TIPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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") |
| 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") |
| 1996-11-01 | 190000 TIRES
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR CORRECTING VEHICLE DRIFT WHEN VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 15″ OR 16″ TIRES. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-01 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
POP NOISE FROM POWER WINDOW MECHANISM. *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 | 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE FEAD BELT CHIRP NOISE. *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") |
| 1997-02-11 | 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
WINDNOISE FROM FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOFS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-10-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR 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") |
| 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") |
| 1997-02-03 | 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 | 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") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *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 MAY EXHIBIT AN RPM FLARE ON A FORCED 4/2 DOWNSHIFT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *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") |
| 1996-10-16 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WASHER FLUID LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE WASHER PUMP. *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") |
| 1997-01-23 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4.6L 2V ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD 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") |
| 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") |
| 1996-03-25 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS WERE BUILT WITH A UNIQUE CASE AND REQUIRE A SPACER TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE LOW / REVERSE SERVO COVER AND RETAINING RING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-03-25 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION STATING THAT THE REAR BRAKES ON VEHICLES WITHOUT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WERE CHANGED ON 11/18/95 FROM DRUM BRAKES TO DISC BRAKES. *TT 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") |
| 1996-10-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PROCEDURE FOR THE ABS ‘AMBER LIGHT’ COMES ON. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
PROCEDURE FOR REPAIR VEHICLES WITH THE CARPET ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT CUSHION SHOWING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A DELAYED 1-2 &/OR ROUGH 3-4 SHIFTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD 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") |
1996 MERCURY Cougar
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