1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
9 recalls, 182 complaints - 351 TSBs
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more
06E056000 Jun 13, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
03V280000 Aug 5, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
Consequence
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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
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.
00V072000 Mar 7, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES AND ALL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVE (A4WD) POWERTRAINS. THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS (E.G., FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOR... Read more
Consequence
AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE GEM CIRCUIT.
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.
99V123000 May 18, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE TO THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) CONNECTION COULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE LINE TO LEAK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE TO THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLARE NUT ON THE BRAKE LINE.
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.
Complaint Statistics
182 total complaints
15 crashes 5 fires 9 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 29 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 18 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 18 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 27, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
CURSE CONTROL OCCASIONALLY MAKES ENGINE ACCELERATE WHILE AND AFTER BRAKE APPLIED WHILE MOVING UNDER 5 MPH AND EVEN WHILE STOPPED WITH BRAKE STILL APPLIED. MORE THAN ONCE A PEDESTRIAN WAS AT RISK IN A CROSSWALK WHILE VEHICLE STOPPED WITH BRAKE STILL APPLIED, THEN ENGINE SUDDENLY BECAME NEAR FULL TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 7, 2018
Incident date: Oct 11, 2017
EXPLODING AIRBAGS FILLED VEHICLE WITH SMOKE AND ASH. I RECEIVED MINOR BURNS AND ABRASIONS ON ARMS AND FACE, DAUGHTER RIDING IN BACK SEAT RECEIVED BLACK EYE FORM FLYING OBJECT AND REQUIRED SCAN OF HEAD TO RULE OUT HEAD INJURY. WAS RESULT OF ACCIDENT
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 28, 2016
Incident date: Nov 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, SIZE: P265/75R15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD EXPERIE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Mar 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 17, 2013
Incident date: Jul 14, 2010
REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR , WASHER WORKS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 14, 2011
Incident date: Dec 13, 2011
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. RAN DIAGNOSTICS TO DETERMINE THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT PULLING A VACUUM. DETERMINED THE FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE WAS CRACKED AT THE TOP OF THE LINE NEAR THE TANK CAP. WENT TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE AND FOUND OUT WHERE THE PIPE MEETS THE TANK, MORE THAN 1/2 OF THE DIAME... Read more
TIRES
Dec 8, 2011
Incident date: Sep 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES, LINE SIZE: P235/75/R15, DOT NUMBER: RTN-ST235-75-15105S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO THE WO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 3, 2011
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH DOOR LOCKS, DELAY SWITCH ON REARVIEW MIRROR, WINDOW LOCK AND WINDOW FUNCTIONS, ABS ON ALL THE TIME ,DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME. NONFUNCTIONING DOME LIGHT SWITCHES AND INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ( WHICH WHEN CHECKED WAS DETERMINED TO BE SOME UNKNOWN INSUFFICIEN... Read more
Fire
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 10, 2011
Incident date: May 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IDLE WHEN IT CAUGHT IN FIRE FROM THE ENGINE AREA AND SPREAD TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL AND THE ENGINE COMPONENTS WERE COMPLETELY MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ADVISED... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY
Oct 10, 2009
Incident date: Oct 1, 2007
FRONT WIPERS STOP WORKING. THIS OCCURS ABRUPTLY WITHOUT REGARD TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING, ETC. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH THE MOTOR AND THE SWITCH. THE WIPERS STILL FAIL. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
TIRES
Nov 19, 2008
Incident date: Nov 19, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DRIVER PULLED ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 5, 2008
Incident date: Apr 23, 2008
MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHILE PARKED IN MY GARAGE. MY GARAGE BURNED COMPLETELY DOWN AND SOME DAMAGE WAS DONE TO MY HOME AND SURROUNDING PROPERTY. *TR
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Mar 10, 2008
Incident date: Dec 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT BEGAN PEELING OFF THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEGUN TO RUST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 28, 2008
Incident date: Aug 16, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR ARE TAKING AN EXTREMELY LONG TIME TO ARRIVE. HE WAS DISSATISFIED THAT FORD NEVER PROVIDED THEIR CUSTOMERS WI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 11, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER SWAY BAR FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT FRONT PASSENGER SWAY BAR LINK WAS SHEARED OFF. THEN HE NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE SWAY BAR LINK WAS THE SAME WAY. CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH OF THE LINKS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR EARLIER MODELS. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 27, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 05S28 IN SEPTEMBER OF 2006. THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IS NOT DISCONNECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77000. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE VIN IS NOT AVAILABLE.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 11, 2007
Incident date: Dec 11, 2007
ON MY VEHICLE A BOLD ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HAS BROKEN CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE SEAT. THE TUBULAR PART INSIDE IS CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BOLT THAT BROKE, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. FORD IS STATING THIS WAS SENT TO ME 6... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 3, 2007
Incident date: Mar 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. AS THE SMELL INTENSIFIED THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN FIVE MINUTES THE SMOKE TURNED GRAY AND BLACK IN C... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Nov 30, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LOST TRACTION, DUE TO ICE ON THE ROAD, AND HIT A GUARD RAIL, WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE IMPACTED THE GUARD RAIL HEAD ON, AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH PARTIES WERE SECURED BY THE SEAT BELTS. A POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS WERE TAKEN OF THE... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 1, 2006
Incident date: Apr 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ALERTED AND... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Mar 21, 2006
Incident date: Nov 15, 2003
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TAILGATE FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TAILGATE. THE WELDS HAD POPPED LOOSE WHICH ALLOWED THE HINGES TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION. UPDATED 04/12/06. *JB
TIRES
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TIRES, DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR, LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT.*MR
AIR BAGS
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TIRES, DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR, LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT.*MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TIRES, DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR, LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT.*MR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TIRES, DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR, LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT.*MR
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TIRES, DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR, LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT.*MR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, TIRES, DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR, LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT.*MR
TIRES
Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER TIRE BLOW OUT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *JB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE OUT OF ROUND.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER TIRE BLOW OUT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *JB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE OUT OF ROUND.
TIRES
May 9, 2005
Incident date: May 6, 2005
TOTAL SIDEWALL AND BELT FAILURE ON RIGHT REAR TIRE ON A 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE TIRES WERE THE REPLACEMENTS FOR THE FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL IN 2001. THE TIRES HAVE 28,000 MILE ON THEM IN THE FOUR YEARS
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
May 9, 2005
Incident date: May 8, 2005
DT: WAS DRIVING AND THE SUV THREW ITSELF INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW, CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION OF VEHICLE. IT WAS RAINING AND IT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. FORD HAS SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGES #508000 DRIVE LINE TRASFER CASE CONCERNS. CONTACT HAS CONCERNS ABOUT NOT BEING NOTIFIED BY MANUFACTURER ABOUT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Apr 11, 2005
Incident date: Apr 8, 2005
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. LEAK IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL AT 40,000 MILES. REPLACED PINION SEAL. AT 67,000 MILES, A LOUD, WHINE EMITTED FROM REAR AXLE WHEN DRIVING (REGARDLESS OF SPEED) AND THE MECHANIC ADVISES US TO REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS OR ENTIRE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. IF WE DON'T, WE FEAR T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 28, 2005
Incident date: Jan 28, 2005
DRIVER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE OIL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 9, 2004
Incident date: Dec 3, 2004
ACCELERATED 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER V8 FROM STOP LIGHT. THROTTLE GOT STUCK IN ACCELERATE POSITION. TRIED TO FREE THROTTLE BY REPEATED PULSING WITH FOOT BUT ACCCELERATOR STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION AND COULD NOT STOP CAR! HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKING. W... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS TURNING ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO TURN IT OFF. THERE WERE NO CURRENT RECALLS FOR THE AIR BAGS ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS UNATTENDED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER'S FOOT ACTUALLY WAS ON THE BRAKE AND AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. THE PEDALS WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER. ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK.....ONCE OFF THE EXIT RAM SLID THROUGH ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS UNATTENDED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER'S FOOT ACTUALLY WAS ON THE BRAKE AND AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. THE PEDALS WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER. ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK.....ONCE OFF THE EXIT RAM SLID THROUGH ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS UNATTENDED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER'S FOOT ACTUALLY WAS ON THE BRAKE AND AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. THE PEDALS WERE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER. ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK.....ONCE OFF THE EXIT RAM SLID THROUGH ... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Oct 25, 2004
Incident date: Oct 22, 2004
ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2004, I WAS DRIVING ON THE TACONIC STATE PARKWAY BY PUDDING STREET IN NEW YORK, MY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE EXPLODED OUT OF NOWHERE. THERE WAS NO ABSOLUTELY NO HAZARDS ON THE ROADWAY AND IT WAS A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE. ALL MY GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS TIRES WERE NOT MORE THAN ONE ... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Sep 29, 2004
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THAT THE SUPPORT CABLE BROKE. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY MRS. ZELMA'S HUSBA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 23, 2004
Incident date: Jul 23, 2004
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN EITHER BY THE AUTOMATIC LOCK, PULLING DOOR HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE OR ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN AND PULLING THE HANDLE FROM THE OUTSIDE. WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRS, BUT DID NOT INCLUDE ALL CONSUMERS. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 23, 2004
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
DRIVER DOOR LOCKS DRIVER IN. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 3, 2004
Incident date: Jul 29, 2004
THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD OF MY 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 75,000 MILES, FELL APART (AT THE BALL JOINT) WHILE DRIVING. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO NOT CRASH THE CAR (I WAS ON A QUITE ROAD AND GOING SLOWLY). MY CAR HAS BEEN WELL KEPT AND HAD A FULL FORD SERVICE ($800) IN FEBRUARY. I WENT ONLINE AND NOTICED T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM VEHICLE.*MR *CB
STEERING
May 10, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB *NM
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Apr 28, 2004
Incident date: Feb 12, 2004
GAS PEDAL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *PH THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO TURN INTO THE SNOW BANK. *SC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE FOUR TIME 9/2903 FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE SAME CODE KEEPS COMING UP AND IT IS GETTING OLD NOT TO HAVE THE TRUCK THAT WE ARE STILL PAYING FOR MONTHLY.ANND I HAVE ALL THE WORK ORDERS FOR WHAT THEY DID
TIRES
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE FOUR TIME 9/2903 FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE SAME CODE KEEPS COMING UP AND IT IS GETTING OLD NOT TO HAVE THE TRUCK THAT WE ARE STILL PAYING FOR MONTHLY.ANND I HAVE ALL THE WORK ORDERS FOR WHAT THEY DID
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE FOUR TIME 9/2903 FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE SAME CODE KEEPS COMING UP AND IT IS GETTING OLD NOT TO HAVE THE TRUCK THAT WE ARE STILL PAYING FOR MONTHLY.ANND I HAVE ALL THE WORK ORDERS FOR WHAT THEY DID
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 30, 2004
Incident date: Jan 20, 2004
CONSUMER WAS CHARGED $80.15 TO LEARN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM SHE EXPERIENCED WAS RECALLED BY FORD. *PH *NM
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
351 manufacturer communications from 335 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 32 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 20 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 19 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 19 |
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 16 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 15 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
030508
Apr 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
0471
Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04217
Nov 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
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
16114
Aug 1, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) AND / OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH). *TT
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
0281
Apr 29, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC (SINGLE OVER-HEAD CAM) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN RATTLE NOISE. *TT
0276
Apr 15, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ENGINE RATTLE NOISE FROM PRIMARY CHAIN DRIVE AREA BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM ON COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *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
15567
Jan 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *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
15496
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. *TT
15470
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK NOISE OR CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM, DURING COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT
15422
Nov 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *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
15119
Aug 1, 2001
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION. *SLC
01137
Jul 9, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT
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
14907
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *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
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
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
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
13725
Mar 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
01110
Jan 22, 2001
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
01110
Jan 22, 2001
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *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
14554
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT THE TCIL ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF) IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *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
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
14451
Nov 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351, P0352, P0353 AND / OR P0354 IN SELF TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *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
14345
Sep 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL STRT-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *JB
14198
Jun 1, 2000
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT LOWER DOOR HINGE(S) WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS. *TT
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
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
8164
Apr 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **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
14090
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / NO START CONDITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. *TT
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
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
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
8420
Mar 1, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/22/99 AND EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS THAT LEAD TO IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT. *TT
14010
Mar 1, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/22/99 AND EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS THAT LEAD TO IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT. *TT
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
8149
Feb 1, 2000
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW INOPERATIVE AFTER GEM REPLACEMENT. *TT
8164
Feb 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. *TT
8200
Feb 1, 2000
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE AND BUILT PRIOR TO 9/21/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR BUZZ FELT THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION UNDER 2000 RPMS. *TT
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