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Safety Features



1999 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

  • 3-point active restraint safety belts
  • Cloth reclining bucket seats w/head restraints
  • Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags
  • Dual note horn
 
Crash Test Results for the 1999 Ford Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
1999 Ford Contour Not
Tested
Not
Tested
34Not
Tested
1999 Ford Crown Victoria 5544Not
Tested
1999 Ford Econoline 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Ford Escort 3333Not
Tested
1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Not
Tested
Not
Tested
14Not
Tested
1999 Ford EV Ranger 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Ford Expedition 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Ford Explorer 4455Not
Tested
1999 Ford F-150 445Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Ford Mustang 4433Not
Tested
1999 Ford Ranger 445Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Ford Taurus 5533Not
Tested
1999 Ford Windstar 5555Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 1999 Ford Windstar 2dr Convertible
1999 FORD MUSTANG:

Bulletin Number: 00142
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1635 OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. *JB

Bulletin Number: 0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 00183
CONCERNS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING OR WEEPING COOLANT FROM PASSENGER SIDE GASKET AT RIGHT REAR CORNER OF HEAD-TO-MANIFOLD JOINT. *JB

Bulletin Number: 00212
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HOOD THAT IS HARD TO CLOSE. *JB

Bulletin Number: 00231
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WHINING NOISE HEARD FROM THE REAR DURING COASTDOWN FROM 97 TO 56 KM/H (60 TO 35 MPH). THIS NOISE WILL DISAPPEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH). *TT

Bulletin Number: 002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 00241
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE HEARD OF FELT AT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BETWEEN IDLE AND 2300 RPM, AND GOES AWAY WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH AT LEAST 25MM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 00S37S1
SUBJECT REGARDING PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY MODIFICATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01108
A WHINING NOISE HEARD FROM THE REAR DURING COASTDOWN FROM 97 TO 56 KM/H (60 TO 35 MPH). THIS NOISE WILL DISAPPEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH). THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY VARIATION IN TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT

Bulletin Number: 01137
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 01174
BODY - HOOD SCOOP LOOSE OR DETACHED FROM HOOD. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

Bulletin Number: 0119
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION AND IN SOME CASES ENGINE BACKFIRING THROUGH THE INDUCTION SYSTEM ON COLD STARTS (27 DEGREES C / 80 DEGREES F) WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES PRESENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01205
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

Bulletin Number: 012113
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

Bulletin Number: 01235
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF BEING STUCK IN REVERSE, DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR MAY POP OUT OF REVERSE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0147
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0162
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0183
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVELINE VIBRATION FELT THROUGH THE SEAT, FLOOR AND / OR STEERING WHEEL AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN 4TH OR 5TH GEAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0214
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

Bulletin Number: 02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

Bulletin Number: 0222
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02221
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 0245
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0258
INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030105
PASSENGER SEAT RUBS AGAINST DOOR PANEL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 031404
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

Bulletin Number: 03144
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 031501
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03261
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0395
POPPING TYPE NOISE WHILE TURNING INTO OR OUT OF AN INCLINE, SUCH AS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY, AT LOW SPEEDS (BELOW 15 MPH (25 KM/H). *TT

Bulletin Number: 0398
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

Bulletin Number: 041003
EXHAUST LEAK - CRACKED OR SEPARATED RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST PIPE - 3.8L AND 3.9L ENGINES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04103
EXHAUST LEAK. RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST PIPE ON 3.8L OR 3.9L ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 041514
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04198
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO FIRST/REVERSE FROM A STOP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05N04
EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF

Bulletin Number: 07212
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

Bulletin Number: 12086
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER AND DTC P1635 AFTER A PCM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12120
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH 10/30/98 MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12154
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12174
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12182
SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE THE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) TO BE RESET DURING VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12214
SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMGER 1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN INABILITY TO PROGRAM NEW RKE TRANSMITTERS TO THE VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12252
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES THAT APPEAR TO HAVE DAMAGED HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENTS. THE HORIZONTAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTERS ARE PURPOSELY DISABLED. THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY APPEAR DAMAGED..

Bulletin Number: 12262
SOME VEHICLES BUILT 10/1998 THROUGH 12/1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN ISO DIAGNOSTIC LINK FAILURE MESSAGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE GEM MODULE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12566
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOSS OF KEY FOB (REMOTE TRANSMITTER) OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12704
SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12725
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12740
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN / GROAN FROM THE HEATER CORE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12742
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED CONVERTIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A BODY VIBRATION / SHAKE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12771
SOME VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT CONCERN (FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE). *TT

Bulletin Number: 12826
EXPERIENCING FRONT WIPERS ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12899
INFORMATION ON POWER SEAT SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12911
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ACTIVATION OF FRONT WIPERS WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13061
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT TOSS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13080
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT THE INABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE, REVERSE GEAR JUMP-OUT, WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OR ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13181
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART (CONTINUED). *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13186
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13200
INFORMATION REGARDING 5-SPEED- EXCHANGE TRANSMISSION UNIT. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13231
INFORMATION REGARDING ABS WITH TRACTION CONTROL CODE B1142. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13232
INFORMATION REGARDING ABS FALSE CYCLING. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13253
(CONTINUED FROM 13251 AND 13252) UNCOMMANDED FRONT WIPER FUNCTION. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13274
EXHIBITING A SPEEDOMETER THAT READS FASTER THAN ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13298
SOME COUPES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13355
INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13356
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR OR NO A/C PERFORMANCE DUE TO A LOSS OF REFRIGERANT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13390
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER DOOR LOCK CYLINDER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13401
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FUNCTION(S) AND / OR A CRANK / NO START CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13737
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 AND / OR P1639 AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13737
ALL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND/OR DTC P1635 AFTER A PCM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13762
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A DEAD BATTERY/HIGH AMPERAGE DRAIN CONCERN. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13815
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6LO 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0136,P0141,P0156,P0161. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13848
SOME COUPES OR CONVERTIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A WATER LEAK OR WINDNOISE. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13917
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ABS LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1142. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13987
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTAINE FUEL CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE OF A SLIGHT KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THOUGH NO DAMAGE

Bulletin Number: 13987
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTAINE FUEL CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE OF A SLIGHT KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THOUGH NO DAMAGE

Bulletin Number: 14071
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION OIL SEEPAGE, OIL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CASE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14082
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.5 INCH AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A DECEL AXLE WHINE AT APPROXIMATELY 55-30 MPH. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14084
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A 10-15 SECOND DELAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION WITH KOEO OR KOER. **MR

Bulletin Number: 14149
INFORMATION ON CASTER ADJUSTMENT WHEN PERFORMING A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14439
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCEL WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTANE FUEL MAY EXAGGERATE THE CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14520
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14520
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO 4.6L 4V PULLEY INSTRUCTIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14538
SOME POLICE INTERCEPTORS MAY EXHIBIT POOR ACCELERATION AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE AFTER THE 3-4 SHIFT FROM 110 MPH UP TO THE VEHICLE SPEED LIMITER (130 MPH). *TT

Bulletin Number: 14540
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / STUMBLE WHEN COLD UNDER MODERATE / HEAVY LOAD WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT OR OTHER FAULT INDICATED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14540
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / STUMBLE WHEN COLD UNDER MODERATE / HEAVY LOAD WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT OR OTHER FAULT INDICATED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14581
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SPEAKER / BUZZ RATTLE WHEN OPERATING THE AUDIO SYSTEM. *JB

Bulletin Number: 14740
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1233 AND / OR P1414, RIGHT FRONT EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN LAMP ERRATIC AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14826
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE DOOR GLASS DUE TO THE WINDOW REGULATOR REAR TRACK ROLLER BREAKING OFF OF THE WINDOW STUD. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14864
SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14907
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

Bulletin Number: 14918
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15067
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A POWERTRAIN NOISE DESCRIBED AS A BRIEF ROAR, HOOT OR GROAN BETWEN 2500 - 3500 RPM WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS HALF WAY DOWN, DURING SHIFTING OR WHEN DEPRESSING AND RELEASING THE CL

Bulletin Number: 15111
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AUDIO SPEAKER BUZZ, SQUEAK, RATTLING OR AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *JADA

Bulletin Number: 15151
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STAIN ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP LENS.

Bulletin Number: 15158
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH

Bulletin Number: 15178
SOME VEHICLES EXHIBIT THE DOOR GLASS POPPING OFF TRACK. *YH

Bulletin Number: 15205
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE DOOR GLASS COMING OFF OF THE WINDOW TRACK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15373
SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15462
INFORMATION ON DRIVELINE CLUNK FOR COBRA MODELS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15702
SUBJECT REGARDING SPEED CONTROL LAMP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15922
SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16069
SOME COBRAS MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE DURING A QUICK ACCLERATION JUST AFTER COAST (TIP-IN CLUNK). *TT

Bulletin Number: 16380
SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17510
DRIVELINE CLUNK DURING GEAR CHANGES AND/OR QUICK ACCELERATION AFTER COAST (TIP-IN) CLUNK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17577
GEAR WHINE IN 1ST, 3RD AND REVERSE GEARS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17868
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER OR CRANK NO START - POSSIBLE PATS LAMP FLASHING AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U1147 AND/OR U1262. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5203
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5233
INFORMATION ON THE ALIVE MEMORY (DAM) FEATURE DURING VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5295
SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER 1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN INABILITY TO PROGRAM NEW RKE TRANSMITTERS TO THE VEHICLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5341
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES THAT APPEAR TO HAVE DAMAGED HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5345
SOME VEHICLES BUILT 10/1998 THROUGH 12/1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN ISO DIAGNOSTIC LINK FAILURE MESSAGE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE GEM MODULE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5856
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) ISSUES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5893
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOSS OF KEY FOB (REMOTE TRANSMITTER) OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6229
SOME CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BODY VIBRATION / SHAKE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6242
EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6289
CONCERNS WITH MOANING / GROANING NOISE FROM THE HEATER CORE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6314
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FED BELT CONCERN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6402
INFORMATION ON THE NEW MUSTANG, COBRA R AND ECONOLINED FEATURED ON THE NEXT SPOTLIGHT ON QSF SHOW. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6407
EXHIBITING FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6411
INFORMATION ON CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN OUT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6460
INFORMATION ON CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN OUT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6512
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SOME NORMAL SERVICE CONCERNS WITH POWER SEAT OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6554
SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATOR CASE INVESTIGATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6996
INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE TORQUE VALUES OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER WATER PUMP BOLTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6997
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7116
INFORMATION REGARDING ABS WITH TRACTION CONTROL CODE B1142. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 7117
INFORMATION REGARDING ABS FALSE CYCLING. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 7152
EXHIBITING A SPEEDOMETER THAT READS FASTER THAN ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7249
INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7254
CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A POOR OR NO AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE DUE TO A LOSS OF REFRIGERANT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7268
SOME COUPES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7313
EXHIBITING BRIEF INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DASH LIGHTS FUNCTION(S) AND / OR A CRANK / NO START CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7924
THE VEHICLE EXHIBIT A DEAD BATTERY/HIGH AMPERAGE DRAIN CONCERN. CHECK FOR THE A/C CLUTCH REMAINING ENGAGED AT ALL TIMES, EVEN WITH THE KEY OFF. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY AN INCORRECT CCRM INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE FACTORY.

Bulletin Number: 8043
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0136, P0141, P0156, P0161. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8095
BRIEF INFORMATION STATING THAT ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING COUPE OR CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EXHIBITING A WATER LEAK OR WINDNOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8150
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1998 AND FEBRUARY 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A LOSS OF REMOTE TRANSMITTER OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8227
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ABS LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1142. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8227
SOME VEHICLES WITH TRACTION CONTROL, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ABS LAMP ON WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1142. **MR

Bulletin Number: 8373
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8485
INFORMATION REGARDING FREE FLOOR MAT EXCHANGE. **MR

Bulletin Number: 8580
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A 10-15 SECOND DELAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION WITH KOEO OR KOER. **MR

Bulletin Number: 982010
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982310
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

Bulletin Number: 98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98259
SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 985080
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 AFTER A PECM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9873
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99101
CONCERNS WITH ROAD NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR WHEEL AREA AS WELL AS DUST INTRUSION INTO THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND / OR EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99111
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 991210
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99129
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

Bulletin Number: 9913125
SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9913125
SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99139
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99147
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

Bulletin Number: 99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99153
CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE CONCERNS THAT BEVERAGES WILL SPILL WHEN PUT INTO THE CUP HOLDER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99185
VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99186
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99194
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99197
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99224
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT WIPERS OPERATING WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99225
CONCERNS WITH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT MAY FIT IMPROPERLY OR BE DIFFICULT TO INSTALL ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO THE TOP NOT FOLDING DOWN ALL THE WAY INTO THE WELL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99226
EXPERIENCING A POPPING OR OIL CANNING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS FOOTWELL AREA. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99234
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99239
EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION FELT THROUGH THE SEAT OR THE STEERING WHEEL ON SOME VEHICLES TRAVELLING 105 - 125 KM/H IN 4TH OR 5TH GEAR WITHOUT BRAKES APPLIED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99242
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99243
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

Bulletin Number: 9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

Bulletin Number: 9946
CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9946
CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE RADIATOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 996043
INFORMATION REGARDING PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 996108
CONDITIONS WITH A HARD START OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99-6193
INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT

Bulletin Number: 996795
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE REGARDLESS OF TRANSMISSION, MAY EXHIBIT A (FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT- BELT NOISE, DAMAGE, AND / OR BELT COMES OFF). *TT

Bulletin Number: 996795
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE REGARDLESS OF TRANSMISSION, MAY EXHIBIT A (FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT- BELT NOISE, DAMAGE, AND / OR BELT COMES OFF). *TT

Bulletin Number: 996839
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T-45 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT INABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE, REVERSE GEAR JUMP-OUT, WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OR ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99-8-15
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99816
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99S09
RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: CSP-08B01
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE


1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA:

Bulletin Number: 12803
CONCERNS WITH A VIBRATION CONDITION BETWEEN 1800 - 2300 RPM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12831
INFORMATION ON CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN OUT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12869
INFORMATION ON CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN OUT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13302
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13524
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SWAY BAR. THIS CONDITION IS MOST OFTEN NOTED DURING A QUICK LANE CHANGE OR WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY UP AN INCLINE (I.E., DRIVEWAY). *TT

Bulletin Number: 13950
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13950
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6163
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WHEEL BALANCE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6388
CUSTOMER MAY EXPRESS CONCERNS ABOUT A VIBRATION CONDITION BETWEEN 1800 AND 2300 RPM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6641
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT 68 MPH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7236
EXPERIENCING A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7549
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SWAY BAR. **MR

Bulletin Number: 7549
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SWAY BAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8106
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8278
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8278
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8530
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SWAY BAR. **MR

Bulletin Number: 99B27
OWNER COMPLAINTS REGARDING ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *TT

Bulletin Number: CSP-08B01
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE


1999 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE:

Bulletin Number: 12719
SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED CONVERTIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A BODY VIBRATION / SHAKE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99218
EXPERIENCING A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LH REAR QUARTER AREA WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: CSP-08B01
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE


1999 FORD MUSTANG GT:

Bulletin Number: 13950
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13950
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8278
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 8278
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: CSP-08B01
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE

 
Recalls for 1999 Ford Windstar 2dr Convertible
1999 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V349000
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 10/04/1993 - 10/10/2000
Potential Units Affected: 434000
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. IF A VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY APPLIED AND NOT IN FIRST GEAR, AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER GUIDE, AND THE SELF ADJUSTMENT PAWL SUBSEQUENTLY SKIPS ONE OR TWO TEETH, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE ON SOME GRADES.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND INSTALL A PLATE OR OVER-BRACKET TO THE CONTROL TO LOCK THE SELF ADJUST MECHANISM IN POSITION FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENT.
1999 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V250000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 07/26/1999 - 08/13/1999
Potential Units Affected: 25306
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE A PIN SHAFT IN THE SWITCHABLE ELR/ALR MECHANISM THAT IS INCORRECTLY FORMED. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SWITCHING MECHANISM COULD BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING FROM BEING EXTRACTED FROM THE RETRACTOR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT MALFUNCTION OF THE MECHANISM COULD PREVENT THE BELT FROM BEING SWITCHED INTO THE ALR MODE. THE ELR MECHANISM IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.
Consequence:
IF THE MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONS AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE WEBBING TO BE EXTRACTED, THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COULD NOT BE WORN BY A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE MECHANISM DOES NOT ALLOW THE ALR MODE TO BE ENGAGED, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CHILD SEAT IN THAT SEATING POSITION.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLIES. ASSEMBLIES WITH JULIAN DATE CODES OF 200 THROUGH 223 ARE SUSPECT AND WILL BE REPLACED.
1999 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V062001
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 03/02/1998 - 03/04/1999
Potential Units Affected: 898739
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 AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Consequence:
IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Action to take:
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.
1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 01V121000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 11/02/1998 - 08/28/2000
Potential Units Affected: 8100
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE REAR KNUCKLE, WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES, IS DISPLACED LONGITUDINALLY FROM ITS INSTALLED POSITION, IT CAN CAUSE HIGHER STRESS LEVELS IN THE KNUCKLE CASTING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CASTING COULD FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE CORNER OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP, AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD CONTACT THE INSIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL.
Consequence:
IN SOME CASES, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE REDUCED.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 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.
 


1997 Geo Tracker 2dr Convertible 2WD

  • Front/rear outboard lap-shoulder safety belts
  • Reclining front bucket seats w/cloth bolsters/inserts, vinyl seat backs, integral head restraints
  • Front/rear passenger assist grips
 
Crash Test Results for the 1997 Geo Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
1997 Geo Metro 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1997 Geo Prizm 4433Not
Tested
1997 Geo Tracker 23Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 1997 Geo Tracker 2dr Convertible 2WD
1997 GEO TRACKER:

Bulletin Number: 000089008A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C

Bulletin Number: 000089008B
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

Bulletin Number: 000089008E
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

Bulletin Number: 05-06-04-035D
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

Bulletin Number: 16NA260
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

Bulletin Number: 17-NA-073
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Bulletin Number: 17NA073
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Bulletin Number: 831501
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR PERFORMANCE OR LACK OF POWER AFTER A PERIOD OF SUSTAINED DRIVING IN LIGHT SNOW. *YC

Bulletin Number: PIC4696A
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Bulletin Number: PIC4696A
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Bulletin Number: PIC4696B
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Bulletin Number: PIC4696C
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Bulletin Number: PIP4723B
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

 
Recalls for 1997 Geo Tracker 2dr Convertible 2WD
No recalls exist.
 






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