1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
6 recalls, 298 complaints - 290 TSBs
03V281000 Aug 5, 2003
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MA... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-39... Read more
00V422000 Dec 27, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES AND STILL RETAIN THE ORIGINAL THROTTLE BODY (PART NUMBERS 97JF-9E926AB OR 97JF-9E926-AC). SOME OF THE ORIGINAL THROTTLE BODIES INSTALLED ALLOWED A GAP BETWEEN THE PLATE AND BORE TO BE BUILT TOO NARROW. THIS REDUCED CLEA... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN ENGINE SURGE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BREAKS FREE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL THROTTLE BODIES.
00T005000 Aug 21, 2000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE T... Read more
Consequence
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
99V164000 Jun 29, 1999
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS EITHER NOT ENGAGED OR IS RELEASED, A HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WITH COMPONENTS THAT ARE COATED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED LATCH PIVOT CORROSION PROTECTION.
99V062001 Mar 30, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
98V060000 Mar 19, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM ENGINES. THE ENGINE FUEL LINES CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS JUMP STARTED AND THE GROUND CABLE IS ATTACHED TO THE FUEL LINE BRACKET THAT IS LOCATED NEAR THE BATTERY. SINCE THE BRACKET IS NOT GROUNDED, ... Read more
Consequence
THE FUEL LINES CAN LEAK, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WARNING LABEL ON THE FUEL LINE BRACKET ADVISING OWNERS NOT TO USE IT FOR A JUMP START GROUND. ALSO A REVISED BOLT WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET TO PROVIDE A CONVENIENT JUMP START GROUND LOCATION.
Complaint Statistics
298 total complaints
29 crashes 31 fires 36 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 53 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 48 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 6 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 14, 2018
Incident date: May 20, 2015
AT THIS POINT ALL 4 DOOR LOCKS/LATCHES ARE MESSED UP. BOTH DRIVER &PASSENGER BACK DOORS WON'T OPEN FROM OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. DRIVER &PASSENGER FRONT DOORS WON'T OPEN FROM OUTSIDE UNLESS OPEN FROM INSIDE FIRST. KEY WON'T UNLOCK DOORS. BACK GLASS ON HATCH DOOR WON'T OPEN. BACK WIPER BROKEN. BACK HATCH W... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 14, 2018
Incident date: May 20, 2015
AT THIS POINT ALL 4 DOOR LOCKS/LATCHES ARE MESSED UP. BOTH DRIVER &PASSENGER BACK DOORS WON'T OPEN FROM OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. DRIVER &PASSENGER FRONT DOORS WON'T OPEN FROM OUTSIDE UNLESS OPEN FROM INSIDE FIRST. KEY WON'T UNLOCK DOORS. BACK GLASS ON HATCH DOOR WON'T OPEN. BACK WIPER BROKEN. BACK HATCH W... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 19, 2017
Incident date: Nov 18, 2017
UNDER MY HOOD STARTED SMOKING, I POPPED MY HOOD TO FIND FLAMES UNDER IT. I HAD TO GET MY KIDS OUT THE TRUCK AND PUT THE FLAMES OUT WITH AND EXTINGUISHER. THAT'S WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS MELTED AND SO WERE THE WIRES THAT CONNECT TO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. NOT I AM WITHOUT A... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 19, 2017
Incident date: Nov 18, 2017
UNDER MY HOOD STARTED SMOKING, I POPPED MY HOOD TO FIND FLAMES UNDER IT. I HAD TO GET MY KIDS OUT THE TRUCK AND PUT THE FLAMES OUT WITH AND EXTINGUISHER. THAT'S WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS MELTED AND SO WERE THE WIRES THAT CONNECT TO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. NOT I AM WITHOUT A... Read more
Fire
SEATS
Jun 3, 2016
Incident date: Nov 6, 2015
DRIVERS SEAT BROKEN UNABLE TO ADJUST FOR PROPER VISION VIA WINDSHIELD.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 1, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2013
ONE OF THE BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINES THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINES FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A LEAK. I KEPT SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS, BUT I COULD NOT FIND OUT WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. AFTER TWO WEEKS OF SMELLING THE GAS, I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY SHOWED ME THE GAS SQUIRTING FROM THE BRA... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 1, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2013
ONE OF THE BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINES THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINES FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A LEAK. I KEPT SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS, BUT I COULD NOT FIND OUT WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. AFTER TWO WEEKS OF SMELLING THE GAS, I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY SHOWED ME THE GAS SQUIRTING FROM THE BRA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 4, 2014
Incident date: Oct 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE RODS, WHEEL BEARINGS, AN... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 4, 2014
Incident date: Oct 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE RODS, WHEEL BEARINGS, AN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2012
HAD A WRECK COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. EMERGENCY BRAKE DIDN'T WORK RAN INTO A TREE AND DAMAGED A MAILBOX (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=1998, MAKE=MOUNTAINEER , MODEL=MERCURY ). *TR
Crash
TIRES
Aug 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2012
HAD A WRECK COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. EMERGENCY BRAKE DIDN'T WORK RAN INTO A TREE AND DAMAGED A MAILBOX (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=1998, MAKE=MOUNTAINEER , MODEL=MERCURY ). *TR
Crash
STEERING
Aug 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2012
HAD A WRECK COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. EMERGENCY BRAKE DIDN'T WORK RAN INTO A TREE AND DAMAGED A MAILBOX (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=1998, MAKE=MOUNTAINEER , MODEL=MERCURY ). *TR
Crash
EQUIPMENT
Aug 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2012
HAD A WRECK COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. EMERGENCY BRAKE DIDN'T WORK RAN INTO A TREE AND DAMAGED A MAILBOX (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=1998, MAKE=MOUNTAINEER , MODEL=MERCURY ). *TR
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 4, 2012
HAD A WRECK COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. EMERGENCY BRAKE DIDN'T WORK RAN INTO A TREE AND DAMAGED A MAILBOX (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=1998, MAKE=MOUNTAINEER , MODEL=MERCURY ). *TR
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 21, 2014
Incident date: Feb 17, 2014
ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH NO WARNING MY INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS AND FRONT AND BACK WINDSHIELD WIPERS DIDN'T FUNCTION. I WAS DRIVING IT STARTED TO RAIN AND I COULD SEE VERY WELL WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WIPERS. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I FIGURE THAT A FUSE MIGHT HAVE BLOWN BUT WH... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 21, 2014
Incident date: Feb 17, 2014
ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH NO WARNING MY INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS AND FRONT AND BACK WINDSHIELD WIPERS DIDN'T FUNCTION. I WAS DRIVING IT STARTED TO RAIN AND I COULD SEE VERY WELL WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WIPERS. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I FIGURE THAT A FUSE MIGHT HAVE BLOWN BUT WH... Read more
TIRES
Feb 13, 2013
Incident date: Jul 3, 2012
1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER REQUESTS LIST OF VEHICLE TIRE TREAD PROBLEMS. *SMD
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 17, 2012
Incident date: May 16, 2012
AT 2 AM WE SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW IT COMING FROM GARAGE, WHEN I OPENED GARAGE DOOR FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF FRONT OF CAR. MY MOTHERS CAR BURNT AND IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. WE HAD TO CALL FIRE DEPT. MY GARAGE WAS WRECKED. MY HOUSE HAS SMOKE DAMAGE. *TR
Fire
ENGINE
May 17, 2012
Incident date: May 16, 2012
AT 2 AM WE SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW IT COMING FROM GARAGE, WHEN I OPENED GARAGE DOOR FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF FRONT OF CAR. MY MOTHERS CAR BURNT AND IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. WE HAD TO CALL FIRE DEPT. MY GARAGE WAS WRECKED. MY HOUSE HAS SMOKE DAMAGE. *TR
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Apr 13, 2011
MOVED MY TRUCK TO LET ANOTHER CAR OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY. PULLED BACK IN TURNED THE TRUCK OFF CAME IN THE HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD BOOM. LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND FIRE WAS SHOOTING UP BY THE WHEEL. *TR
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Apr 13, 2011
MOVED MY TRUCK TO LET ANOTHER CAR OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY. PULLED BACK IN TURNED THE TRUCK OFF CAME IN THE HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD BOOM. LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND FIRE WAS SHOOTING UP BY THE WHEEL. *TR
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Apr 13, 2011
MOVED MY TRUCK TO LET ANOTHER CAR OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY. PULLED BACK IN TURNED THE TRUCK OFF CAME IN THE HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD BOOM. LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND FIRE WAS SHOOTING UP BY THE WHEEL. *TR
Fire
TIRES
Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Apr 13, 2011
MOVED MY TRUCK TO LET ANOTHER CAR OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY. PULLED BACK IN TURNED THE TRUCK OFF CAME IN THE HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD BOOM. LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND FIRE WAS SHOOTING UP BY THE WHEEL. *TR
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Dec 28, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2009
1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH THE KEY AND MOST TIMES WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE WITH THE LATCH HANDLE. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS WITH MOST 1998 - 2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEERS, FORD EXPLORERS AND FORD RANGERS. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGE... Read more
TIRES
Oct 21, 2010
Incident date: Jul 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER EQUIPPED WITH TURBO TECH RADIAL A/SR TIRES, LINE SIZE P235/75R15, DOT NUMBER UT1TT2E4305. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN A LOUD POP SOUNDED FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHI... Read more
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 3, 2010
Incident date: Apr 3, 2010
AT APPROXIMATELY 2:15 I PARKED MY 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 I HEARD THE VEHICLE THEFT ALARM GO OFF. WHEN I WENT TO SHUT OFF ALARM, I SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL. (I COULD NOT SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING ON THE OTHER SIDE OF... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 14, 2009
Incident date: Jul 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. EARLY IN THE MORNING, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND NOTICED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, THE GARAGE AND PART OF THE HOUSE WERE BURNED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT IT ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 28, 2008
Incident date: Jun 2, 2008
TIMING CHAINS/TIMING CHAIN GUIDES FAILURE.*TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Oct 1, 2007
Incident date: Sep 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE CHECKING THE FLUIDS IN THE VEHICLE, THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED THAT HOLDS THE HOOD. AS A RESULT, THE HOOD RELEASED AND NEARLY CRASHED THE CONTACTS HAND. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THAT COMPONENT, HOWEVER, THEY WOULD... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 20, 2007
Incident date: Jul 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE HIS FOOT BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND PULL IT UP IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND WAS STILL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DURING THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 2, 2007
Incident date: Aug 5, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE CENTER OF THE EGR VALVE. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE AND GAS FUMES ARE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE PURCHASE DATE, ENG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 6, 2007
Incident date: Apr 21, 2007
BEING THE SPACE IS LIMITED, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CAR AS FOLLOWS: MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON. I HAVE HAD VARIOUS SHOPS USE THEIR COMPUTER TO FIND OUT WHY THE LIGHT WAS ON AND HAVE PAID FOR CLEANING VALVES, SENSORS, AND HOSES AS WELL AS HAVING NEW SENSORS INSTALLED. THE FIRS... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 17, 2007
Incident date: Aug 25, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE NOTICED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE CAUSE OF THE F... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Dec 4, 2006
Incident date: Jan 7, 2004
1998 MOUNTAINEER'S TIRES WERE APART OF A RECALL AND CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH WILDERNESS AT TIRES WHICH WERE RECALLED. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THESE TIRE IN 2004 AFTER THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AS RESULT OF THE FAULTY TI... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: May 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED RECALL LETTER # 02S28 WAS RECEIVED REGARDING THE SEAT BELT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER TO REPLACE SEAT BELT BOLT, THE CONTACT REQUESTED TO HAVE A REMOTE DOOR OPENER INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, AS WELL. WHILE THE SERVICE DEALER WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 2, 2006
Incident date: Aug 25, 2006
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE . *TS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 8/25/06. THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS SCHEDULED FOR 8/28/06. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THE BLUE BOOK VAL... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Jul 14, 2006
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, V8, AWD, VIN [XXX] WITH 142,000 MILES. I PARKED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY ON FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 14, 2006 WHERE THE CAR REMAINED UNUSED UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 16, 2006. ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 16, 2006, AROUND 1:00 PM THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. IT HAD 60,000 ON THE ODOMETER. THE BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER NEVER WORKED, AND DOES ONCE IN A WHILE AND THE RADIO LIGHT NEVER STAYS ON. ONCE IN A WHILE IT WILL SHOW THE STATION OR THE TIME. MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN LOOSE. MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. IT HAD 60,000 ON THE ODOMETER. THE BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER NEVER WORKED, AND DOES ONCE IN A WHILE AND THE RADIO LIGHT NEVER STAYS ON. ONCE IN A WHILE IT WILL SHOW THE STATION OR THE TIME. MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN LOOSE. MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. IT HAD 60,000 ON THE ODOMETER. THE BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER NEVER WORKED, AND DOES ONCE IN A WHILE AND THE RADIO LIGHT NEVER STAYS ON. ONCE IN A WHILE IT WILL SHOW THE STATION OR THE TIME. MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN LOOSE. MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jul 12, 2006
Incident date: Jul 12, 2006
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON. I HAVE HAD VARIOUS SHOPS USE THEIR COMPUTER TO FIND OUT WHY THE LIGHT WAS ON AND HAVE PAID FOR CLEANING VALVES, SENSORS, AND HOSES AS WELL AS HAVING NEW SENSORS INSTALLED. THE FIRST INSTANCE OCCURRED AT 90,000 MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE. TODAY, THE SHOP WHERE I N... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 6, 2006
Incident date: Jun 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. A REPORT WAS FILED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH OVER HEATING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AWAITING THE REPLACEMENT PARTS... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 17, 2006
Incident date: Mar 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ERUPTED IN FLAMES, AN HOUR AND A HALF AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE CARPORT. THE CONTACT'S HOUSE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN. THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER INSPE... Read more
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Apr 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HOOD LATCH CORRODED AND THE LATCH PIVOT WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 99V164000, REGARDING THE HOOD LATCH. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 29, 2006
Incident date: Mar 24, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE VEHICLE. IT WAS PARKED FOR OVER THIRTY MINUTES. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR'S WRITTEN REPORT STATED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE C... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 21, 2006
Incident date: Feb 15, 2006
WHEN THE 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WAS RUNNING ON HWY 121 SOUTH MERGING INTO HWY 114 WEST IN GRAPEVINE, TX, THE 1998 MERCURY SUDDENLY BECAME OUT OF CONTROL AT A SPEED LESS THAN SPEED LIMIT. THE CAR WAS BEING ACCELERATED EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS OFF. THE DRIVER APPLIED BREAK TO STOP THE CAR ... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 21, 2006
Incident date: Feb 15, 2006
WHEN THE 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WAS RUNNING ON HWY 121 SOUTH MERGING INTO HWY 114 WEST, THE 1998 MERCURY SUDDENLY BECAME OUT OF CONTROL AT A SPEED LESS THAN SPEED LIMIT. THE CAR WAS BEING ACCELERATED EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS OFF. THE DRIVER APPLIED BREAK TO STOP THE CAR BUT THE BREAK DID ... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 21, 2006
Incident date: Feb 15, 2006
WHEN THE 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER WAS RUNNING ON HWY 121 SOUTH MERGING INTO HWY 114 WEST IN GRAPEVINE, TX, THE 1998 MERCURY SUDDENLY BECAME OUT OF CONTROL AT A SPEED LESS THAN SPEED LIMIT. THE CAR WAS BEING ACCELERATED EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS OFF. THE DRIVER APPLIED BREAK TO STOP THE CAR ... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 9, 2006
Incident date: Dec 31, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED 4 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT STATED IN WRITTEN REPORTS THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO ONE OTHER VEHICLE. ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Nov 9, 2005
Incident date: Nov 9, 2005
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON. I HAVE HAD VARIOUS SHOPS USE THEIR COMPUTER TO FIND OUT WHY THE LIGHT WAS ON AND HAVE PAID FOR CLEANING VALVES, SENSORS, AND HOSES AS WELL AS HAVING NEW SENSORS INSTALLED. THE FIRST INSTANCE OCCURRED AT 65, 475 MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE. TODAY, THE SHOP WHER... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
290 manufacturer communications from 271 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 30 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 20 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 16 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 12 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 11 |
030508
Apr 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
0475
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVEABILITY-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *MJ
02138
Nov 10, 2003
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT
03203
Oct 13, 2003
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
03199
Sep 29, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE/BUZZ SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16935
Jul 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
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
16735
Apr 1, 2003
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT
0358
Mar 17, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB
03261
Jan 5, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
870197
Oct 22, 2002
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
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16040
Jul 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
15910
May 1, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT
15887
May 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT
0285
Apr 29, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) BLOWS COLD AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCTS ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/30/2000 ONLY. *TT
0282
Apr 29, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
0242
Mar 4, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
15692
Mar 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
0232
Feb 18, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
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
15563
Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH
15532
Jan 1, 2002
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15406
Nov 1, 2001
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
CONCERNS WITH REAR WIPERS THAT DO NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAN THE BACK GLASS. *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01205
Oct 15, 2001
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
01B77
Oct 1, 2001
190000 TIRES
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
15249
Sep 1, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
15155
Aug 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WIPER ARM FAILS TO CLEAN BACK GLASS. *ET
15168
Aug 1, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *YH
070101
Jul 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 SUPPLEMENT #2: REVISED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW LABOR OPERATION. NLM
01114
Jun 11, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT
0186
Apr 30, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
01M01
Apr 26, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY. *TT
0162
Apr 2, 2001
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14868
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT
14847
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
14819
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
01M01
Apr 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY WEAR OR BREAK AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE CAM CHAIN NOISE THAT DOES NOT GO AWAY AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF ENGINE OPERATION. *TT
0154
Mar 19, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ACCOMPANIED BY A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND IN SOME CASES P1728. *TT
01411
Mar 5, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
HIGH-PITCHED FRONT AXLE SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT
01M01
Mar 2, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR RENTAL VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT
13879
Mar 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON REPLACING A GEM MODULE ON 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC, OHV AND THE NEUTRAL TOW KIT. *TT
13752
Mar 1, 2001
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT
00E11
Feb 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
01M01
Jan 5, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ADVANCE NOTICE ON UPCOMING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
14617
Jan 1, 2001
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT. *JB
14586
Jan 1, 2001
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD BUILT PRIOR TO 9/13/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0-45 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION IN 4 AUTO MODE WHICH MAY CHARACTERISTIC WITH THE CONTROL TRAC 4X4 SYSTEM. *JB
14583
Jan 1, 2001
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB
14560
Jan 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE START UP TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *JB
00M12
Dec 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION SUPPLLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES - CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT
00E11
Dec 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
00243
Nov 27, 2000
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PANEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY REPEATED EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE DASH PANEL SHEET METAL AT THE ACCELER
002310
Nov 13, 2000
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
14489
Nov 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 01/1999 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START OR HOT ENGINE DECELERATION NOISE COMING FROM THE #5 CYLINDER. *TT
00M12
Nov 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT
00213
Oct 16, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB
00201
Oct 2, 2000
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB
14371
Sep 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING. *JB
00L09
Sep 1, 2000
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB
0083
Apr 17, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR
0083
Apr 17, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR
8512
Apr 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR
14061
Apr 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST. **MR
14056
Apr 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR
14048
Apr 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR
8493
Apr 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR
8164
Apr 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR
13857
Feb 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
8164
Feb 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. *TT
8149
Feb 1, 2000
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW INOPERATIVE AFTER GEM REPLACEMENT. *TT
8119
Feb 1, 2000
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
13723
Jan 1, 2000
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SOME ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOW SPEED WHINING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *MJS
14489
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 01/1999, EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START OR HOT ENGINE DECELERATION NOISE COMING FROM THE #5 CYLINDER. *TT
14265
Jan 1, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *TT
99242
Nov 15, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
99234
Nov 15, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
13527
Nov 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION THAT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE THERMOSTAT. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND IS LOOKING FOR THERMOSTATS AND COOLANTS SAMPLES FROM THESE
7353
Nov 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT
7360
Nov 1, 1999
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING BUMPS. *TT
7440
Nov 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT WHENEVER THE CLEAN AIR TUBE RETAINING CLAMPS ARE REMOVED FOR ANY REPAIR, PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE CAM AND THE CLEAN AIR TUBE RETAINING CLAMP BOLT. *TT
7468
Nov 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE OFF.
7494
Nov 1, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ALL VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT
13440
Nov 1, 1999
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS). *TT
99228
Nov 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
EXPERIENCING WATER LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE MOONROOF OPENING. *TT
13465
Nov 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CLEAN AIR TUBE RETAINING CLAMPS / THROTTLE BODY CAM. *TT
13505
Nov 1, 1999
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT
13504
Nov 1, 1999
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE THROUGH THE HIGH MILAGE / TIME-IN-SERVICE CONCERN RESOLUTION PROCESS. *TT
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