1999 MERCURY Cougar
9 Recalls for 1999 MERCURY Cougar
Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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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. |
2004-08-30 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
Remedy:
THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. ALL OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FDM WITH A NEW DESIGN AT NO CHARGE IF THE OWNER REPORTS THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE IDENTIFIED SYMPTOMS. THE FREE REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO MILEAGE LIMIT. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
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. |
2001-02-06 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH TERMINALS COULD OVERHEAT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STOP LAMP EXTENSION HARNESS WITH BRONZE TERMINALS AT THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR, AND ALSO INSPECT THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FOR SIGNS OF OVERHEATING AND REPLACE, AS REQUIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 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. |
2001-02-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS MISROUTED AND ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE ALTERNATOR CABLE WAS UNDER-TORQUED. IF MISROUTED, THE CABLE COULD CONTACT THE POWER STEERING LINE AND THE INSULATION COULD WEAR, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO THE ALTERNATOR FOR DAMAGE AND, IF IT IS DAMAGED, WILL REPLACE THE CABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ROUTING OF THE CABLE WILL BE CORRECTED, AS NECESSARY, AND A ROUTING CLIP WILL BE ADDED. ALSO THE TORQUE ON THE ALTERNATOR ATTACHMENT OF THE CABLE WILL BE CHECKED AND, AS REQUIRED, WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 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. |
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. |
1999-08-18 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DOOR LATCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A LATCH PAWL THAT HAS A COATING WHICH WILL SWELL IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. THE LATCH PAWL MAY THEN STICK IN THE OPEN OR UNLATCHED POSITION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SIDE DOOR LATCH. |
1999-07-20 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A BURR ON OR NEAR THE END OF THE CABLE SLEEVE INTERIOR. THIS BURR COULD FRAY THE CORE WIRE RESULTING IN THE ACCELERATOR NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE THAT HAS A FLARED CONDUIT SLEEVE END AND MOLDED ON END FITTING. |
9 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1999 MERCURY Cougar
Date | Component | |||
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2011-05-12 | brakes | |||
2011-05-12 | engine | |||
2011-05-12 | ||||
2011-05-12 | engine | |||
2011-05-12 | lights (exterior & interior) | |||
2011-05-12 | engine | |||
2011-05-12 | doors & windows (non-power) | |||
2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) | |||
2011-05-12 | engine |
0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1999 MERCURY Cougar
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1 Investigations for 1999 MERCURY Cougar
Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
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2001-01-05 | 2001-07-31 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
200 Service Alerts for 1999 MERCURY Cougar
Date | Description |
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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") |
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 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 | 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT OPEN WHEN USING THE LIFTGATE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE LEFT HAND KICK PANEL OR BY USING THE KEY FOB. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-12-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAK / SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHILE BRAKING AFTER THE ROTORS HAVE WARMED UP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-12-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DOOR LOCK(S) THAT INTERMITTENTLY RE-LOCK WITHOUT COMMAND OR RAPIDLY CYCLE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT COMMAND. *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") |
1998-11-01 | 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
CONDITION WITH HIGH EFFORT IGNITION KEY INSERTION/ REMOVAL AND /OR KEY CHIMES SOUND WITH DOOR OPEN AND IGNITION KEY REMOVED. *YC 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") |
1999-06-01 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INFORMATION ON CHECKING WIRE HARNESS AT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER ANCHOR RAIL TO FLOOR PAN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-06-01 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXPERIENCING HEADLAMP CONDENSATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONCERN OF AN INTERMITTENT NO CRANK, NO START BY INADEQUATE MATING OF CONNECTOR C1936 OR AN UNDER-TORQUED STARTER SOLENOID WIRE AT C973A AND C973B. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF LOOSE VISOR CLIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT BRAKE NOISE WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGRADING THE PC ED MANUAL WHICH IS NOT CLEAR ON THE MONITORING PROCESS OF THE CENTRAL SECURITY MODULE (CSM) PID DATA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-04-01 | 160000 STRUCTURE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET CANNOT BE MOUNTED TO THE FRONT BUMPER BY USING THE EXISTING HARDWARE AND FASTENERS LOCATED IN THE GLOVE BOX. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-04-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WORK SHOP MANUALS ARE CURRENTLY BEING PRINTED AND WILL ARRIVE AT THE DEALER SHORTLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-04-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION USED WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR PROGRAMMING KEYS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FIFTH GENERATION PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
CONCERNS WITH ACTIVATING THE OCTANE ADJUST FUNCTION WITH NGS OR SBDS. *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 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-01-01 | 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JUN 21, 2000, AN IMPROVED FUEL FILLER TANK GROMMET IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2003-05-12 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-04-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DISCHARGED BATTERY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-04-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR PROGRAMMING KEYS ON SOME 1998 VEHICLES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-04-02 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *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 TEMPERATURE VARIATION BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR REGISTERS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REFRIGERANT CHARGE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING TWO CD4E TRANSAXLES ADDED TO FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) PROGRAM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING / GROANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING STOP-AND-GO DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-02-19 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U2017 AND / OR U2018. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2004-11-01 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-09-20 | 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") |
1999-09-20 | 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING A GRINDING / GROANING / SQUEAKING / SQUEALING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE SUNROOF. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2004-05-01 | 092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP. THIS PROGRAM EXTENDS THE COVERAGE OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM). *TT *MJ 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") |
2001-06-01 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 02-01-2001 MAY EXHIBIT THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING TO EMPTY WITHFUEL IN THE TANK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-06-01 | 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
IN THE VEHICLES COVERED BY THE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM, THE FUEL PIPE FLAPPER VALVE MAY STICK WHICH COULD RESULT IN SLOW FILL AND FREQUENT FUEL FILLER NOZZLE SHUT-OFF. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-12-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MULTIPLE THREADED STUDS BREAK ON THE EXHAUST FLANGES. THIS MAY BE NOTED BY A RATTLING NOISE, EXHAUST LEAK OR A SCRAPING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-12-01 | 071120 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
INFORMATION ON IMPROVED FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-12-25 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A MOANING / GROANING NOISE ON INITIAL BRAKE APPLICATION (COLD SOAK). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-12-11 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V6 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FLICKERING CONDITION OF THE HEADLAMP, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, RADIO, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS DURING ENGINE START-UP AND MAY CONTINUE DURING THE FIRST SEVERAL MINUTES OF ENGINE IDLE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-12-11 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ON SOME VEHICLES, AN OBJECTIONABLE EXHAUST, SULFUR, OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, SUCH AS FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-11-01 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WINDNOISE OR WHISTLE FROM THE WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR MOLDINGS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE OPTIONAL OVERHEAD WARNING INDICATOR CONSOLE MAY EXHIBIT THE DOOR AJAR WARNING AND INTERIOR COURTESY LAMPS ILLUMINATING WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. *TT 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") |
2000-03-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5 ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 25, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-03-01 | 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
INFORMATION REGARDING BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR. *TT 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-03-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE BATTERY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATING DUE TO FUSE 2 OR 7 BLOWING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-03 | 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FREQUENT SHUTOFF OF THE FUEL HANDLE WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK. 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 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE WITH AUXILIARY WARNING SYSTEM WILL ILLUMINATE THE SERVICE INTERVAL LIGHT AFTER APPROXIMATELY 4800 MILES (7700 KM) OR 358 DAYS TO INDIOCATE THAT ROUTIME MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE PERFORMED. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW COOLANT LIGHT CONCERN, WORKSHOP MANUAL DIAGNOSIS MAY NOT LEAD TO A RESOLUTION, NOTE WORKSHOP MANUAL UPDATES. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SOME VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT CARPET PULL OUT FROM UNDER THE SILL PLATES OR KICK PANELS ON EITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-03-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 25, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-03-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE BATTERY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATING DUE TO FUSE 2 OR 7 BLOWING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2004-05-21 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 AND/OR P0430/ 2.5L ENGINE ONLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-02-23 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ON SOME VEHICLES, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0325 (KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) MAY APPEAR DURING KOER, BUT FURTHER TESTING DETERMINES THE KNOCK SENSOR TO BE SATISFACTORY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-02-23 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT MOVEMENT OCCURRING ALTHOUGH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT MAY BE POSSIBLE DUE TO OVERDRIVE / REVERSE RING GEAR ASSEMBLY CAUSING A WOBBLE AND SIDE LOADING OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH SNAP RING RETAINER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-09-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME 1998-1999 CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE/COUGAR EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L DURATEC BUILT BETWEEN 04/01/1998-08/14/1998 EXIBIT ERRATIC INSTUMENTATION OPERATION. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-09-01 | 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
COURTESY LIGHTS STAY ON AND/OR DOOR AJAR LAMP STAYS ON. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-06-28 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SUBJECT REGARDING EXCESS CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLAMPS ON SOME VEHICLES. *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") |
1999-08-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L MAY EXHIBIT A SULFUR SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST. (T 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 | 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
CONCERNS WITH THE LIFTGATE LATCH NOT RELEASING USING INTERIOR RELEASE OR RKE TRANSMITTER; POPPING UP WHEN UNLOCKED; MISALIGNMENT; AND / OR HIGH CLOSING EFFORTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-08 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SERVICE TIPS REGARDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR “BREAKAWAY” DESIGN. *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
CONDITIONS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY WITHOUT ANY DRIVEABILITY 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") |
2002-03-04 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-05-01 | 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
EXHIBITING ACTIVATION OF THE PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO START OR RUN, BUT THE ENGINE WILL CRANK AND START NORMALLY. *TT 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") |
1999-05-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 15, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END ON TURNS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-10-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSACLE MAY EXHIBIT AN OBJECTIONABLE SULFUR OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FROM THE EXHAUST FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-10-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-10-01 | 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
A CONCERN WITH PAINT BUBBLING / PEELING ON THE FRONT AND / OR REAR BUMPER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-10-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO THAT IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-10-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE RADIO VOLUME GOING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING OR FLUCTUATING BY ITSELF. *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") |
2004-08-09 | 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR – TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *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") |
2001-11-12 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE DEFROSTER GRILLE EDGES LIFT OUT OF THE DASH PAD. *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") |
2001-08-01 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING COUGAR HEADLAMP PARTING LINE, WHICH RESULTS FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND CAN BE SEEN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM. *YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-09-01 | 034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR DISC BRAKE MOAN / GROAN NOISE. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-11-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS) MAY EXHIBIT AN ABS LIGHT ON CONDITION DIAGNOSED AS RELATED TO THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-11-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF LOOSE VISOR CLIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT BRAKE NOISE WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-08-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE PC ED MANUAL WHICH IS NOT CLEAR ON THE MONITORING PROCESS OF THE CENTRAL SECURITY MODULE (CSM) PID DATA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE TO STEERING GEAR FITTING. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
FOR ALL 1999 COUGAR WITH ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, DISREGARD CENTRAL SECURITY MODULE (CSM) DIAGNOTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC). *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITH AUXILIARY WARNING SYSTEM WILL ILLUMINATE THE SERVICE INTERVAL LIGHT AFTER APPROXIMATELY 4800 MILES (7700 KM) OR 358 DAYS TO INDICATE THAT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE PERFORMED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW COOLANT LIGHT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CARPET PULLING OUT FROM UNDER THE SILL PLATES OR KICK PANELS ON EITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-02-01 | 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
EXPERIENCING A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-02-01 | 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
EXPERIENCING THE BATTERY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATING DUE TO FUSE 2 BLOWING INTERMITTENTLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-07-12 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME 2.5L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE MAY NOT MOVE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FAILING. *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") |
1998-12-01 | 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT OPEN WHEN USING THE LIFTGATE RELEASE BUTTON ON THE LEFT HAND KICK PANEL OR BY USING THE KEY FOB. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-12-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES (W/ 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES) MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAL / SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHILE BRAKING AFTER THE ROTORS HAVE WARMED UP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-12-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DOOR LOCK(S) THAT INTERMITTENTLY RE-LOCK WITHOUT COMMAND OR RAPIDLY CYCLE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-04-01 | 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. **MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-04-01 | 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. **MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-06-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY CD CHANGERS MAY EXHIBIT CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF CD INOPERATIVE, NO CD DISPLAYED ONTHE RADIO DISPLAY OR ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS INOPERATIVE WHEN IN CD MODE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-06-01 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING MINOR CONDENSATION VISIBLE IN THE HEADLAMPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION LOCK SERVICE REPLACEMENT. *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 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE INTERIOR DOME LAMP AND / OR DOOR AJAR LAMP ( DOOR AJAR LAMP ONLY ON VEHICLES WITH AUXILIARY WARNING SYSTEM) REMAINS ILLUMINATED WITH THE DOORS CLOSED ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-10-18 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE WITH ONE OR MORE IGNITION COIL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES THAT MAY INCLUDE P0351, P0352 AND / OR PO0353 WITH NO ASSOCIATED COIL ON PLUG ISSUES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-09-01 | 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTOR. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EPXERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPONE 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") |
2001-08-20 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 22-SEP-2000, MAY EXHIBIT THE BRAKE LAMPS STAYING ON. *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") |
2001-01-22 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A SPARK KNOCK OR PRE-IGNITION CONDITION ON VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION DURING STEADY CRUISE DRIVING OR UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. *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") |
2000-03-01 | 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
INFORMATION ON THE BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-01-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 5, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD/NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXINATELY 30 MINUTES. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-02-21 | 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE FLUTTERING NOISE HEARD FROM HEATER PLENUM AREA VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/2/1998 THROUGH 12/22/1998. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-02-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN / GRIND NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON THE FIRST APPLICATION AFTER THE VEHICLES HAS BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-02-07 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE MALFUNCTION INCIATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-02-01 | 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THE IDLE SPEED MAY ALSO REMAIN SLIGHTLY HIGHER OR LOWER THAN DESIRED WHEN THIS NOISE IS PRESENT. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2000-01-29 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE LOW COOLANT LAMP TO ILLUMINATE WITH COOLANT AT NORMAL OPERATING LEVEL, VEHICLES WITH 2.5 L ENGINES. *MJS 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") |
1999-07-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-07-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN IN ACTIVATING THE OCTANE ADJUST FEATURE WHEN USING THE MODULE RECONFIGURATION METHOD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-07-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND / OR THE OPTIONAL FROST / ICE WARNING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-11-29 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING A WINDNOISE AND / OR WATER LEAK AROUND THE B-PILLAR MOULDINGS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-10-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON INVESTIGATING HARD START / NO START CONDITIONS ACCOMPANIED BY OVERFUELING IN AMBIENTS BELOW 32F/0C, ON VEHICLES WITH VCT EQUIPPED 2.0L ZETEC ENGINES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-10-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON ACTIVATING OCTANE ADJUST FUNCTION WITH NGS/SBDS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2002-07-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS NOTED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2002-03-04 | 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COMPLAINTS OF FALSE ALARM ACTIVATION OFTHE PERIMETER ANTI-THEFT ALARM OR BEING INOPERATIVE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXEPRIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351, P0352, AND / OR P0353. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRIND / GROAN NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, USUALLY DURING STOP-AND-GO (CITY) DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF CONTAMINATION IN THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK (LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INNER FENDER). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A NO FORWARD DRIVE CONCERN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY CD CHANGERS MAY EXHIBIT CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF CD INOPERATIVE, NO CD DISPLAYED ON THE RADIO DISPLAY OR ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS INOPERATIVE WHEN IN CD MODE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-07-12 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE BAY TECHNICAL SYSTEM (SBTS) AND NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER, AND TO UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INFORMATION CHARTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-23 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM RESULTING IN POTENTIAL LEAKS AND / OR COMPONENT FAILURE MAY OCCUR IF CONVENTIONAL PREMIUM ENGINE COOLANT (GREEN-COLORED) IS MIXED WITH NEW EXTENDED LIFE ENGINE COOLANT ( ORANGE-COLORED) FOUND IN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-23 | 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
CONCERNS OF THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2003-09-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 OR P1072/P0175 STORED IN MEMORY OR AS HARD FAULTS. HESITATION, LACK OF POWER OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH ONE OR MORE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: P0117, P0122, P0141, P0174-P0175, P0300-P0306, P0320, P0340, P0350-P0360, P0385, P1504-P1507, AND P1518-P15 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/25/98 MAY HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING HEAD BUTTONS IN THE DOOR GRAB HANDLE DUE TO POOR ADHESION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE CALIBRATION CODE DECAL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2002-09-02 | 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-01-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHIBITING ONE OR MULTIPLE STUDS BREAK ON EXHAUST FLANGES. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-06-28 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A ROUGH IDLE, STALLING AT AN IDLE, REDUCED POWER AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1381 AND P1383 MAY BE STORED IM MEMORY ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-06-28 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-06-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1381 AND / OR P1383 STORED IN MEMORY. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO HAVE A ROUGH IDLE OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION, AND / OR MAY STALL AT AN IDLE. *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") |
1999-03-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH CONTAMINATION IN THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR CD CHANGER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-03-01 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE BULB FAILURE WARNING (LAMP-OUT WARNING) IN THE OPTIONAL OVERHED WARNING CONSOLE MAY ILLUMINATE IF AN INCORRECT BULB IS INSTALLED IN ANY EXTERIOR LAMP LOCATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-12-07 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING INFORMATION WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE. *YC 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") |
2001-09-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE DEFROSTER VENT EDGES LIFTING OUT OF THE DASH PAD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-09-01 | 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") |
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 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 EXPERIENCE A CONCERN OF AN INTERMITTENT NO CRANK, NO START. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-11-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN OF RADIO OPERATING WITH IGNITION SWITCH OFF, WITH OR WITHOUT A KEY IN IGNITION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-11-01 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WINDNOISE OR WHISTLE FROM THE WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR MOLDINGS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION WHEN DIAGNOSING THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND / OR THE OPTIONAL FROST / ICE WARNING SYSTEM ON SOME VEHICLES, AWARENESS OF THE OPERATING STRATEGY MAY AID IN IMPOROVED DIAGNOSIS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING CONCERNS WITH 2.5L VEHICLES EXHIBITING A SULFUR SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS EQUIPPED VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 15, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A ‘GRINDING’ NOISE FROM THE FRONT END WHEN ACCELERATING DURING A HARD RIGHT HAND TURN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT CONCERN OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS SELF-ACTUATING (LOCKING) WITHOUT PRESSING THE LOCK BUTTON. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH AIR COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VENTS WHEN FLOOR, DEFROST, OR FLOOR / DEFROST IS SLECTED ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 10/19/98. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
CONCERNS WITH LOSS OF THE POWER FUNCTION OF ONE OR BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SULFUR SMELL FROM THE EXHAUST ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-08-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (MIL) LAMP AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0351, P0352 AND P0353 WITH NO OBVIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *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") |
2002-04-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY LAMP ON, HOWEVER THE CHARGING SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2002-04-01 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-08-01 | 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF BACKLITE/HATCHBACK MOLDINGS BECOMING LOOSE. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001-04-01 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A FUEL LEVEL INDICATION INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING TO EMPTY WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/25/98 MAY HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING COUGAR HEAD BUTTONS IN THE DOOR GRAB HANDLE DUE TO POOR ADHESION. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATE WITH DTCS IN THE MEMORY. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1998-11-01 | 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLE DOES NOT CONTAIN A CALIBRATIONH CODE DECAL. , CROSS REFERENCE TABLE FOR PCM PART NUMBER TO CALIBRATION CODE. *MJS 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
EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-05-01 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATES WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO START. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-05-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXHIBITING A CONCERN OF A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END ON TURNS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-05-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT CONCERN OF THE POWER DOOR LOCK SELF-ACTUATING WITHOUT PRESSING THE LOCK BUTTON. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-05-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH AIR DISTRIBUTION COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-05-01 | 135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
INFORMATION REGARDING INOPERATIVE MIRRORS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-05-01 | 160000 STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE LIFTGATE ASSIST STRAP PULLING LOOSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999-05-01 | 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE LIFTGATE ASSIST STRAP PULLING LOOSE. *TT 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") |
1999-06-01 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2003-08-04 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1380, P1381, P1383, AND/OR P0340 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1999 MERCURY Cougar
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