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Safety Features



2001 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible SVT Cobra

  • Driver & front passenger Second Generation airbags
  • In-trunk safety release w/glow-in-the-dark handle
  • 3-point active restraint safety belts
  • Traction-Loc limited slip rear differential
  • Front reclining sport bucket seats w/head restraints
  • 6-way pwr driver seat-inc: pwr lumbar support, side bolsters
 
Crash Test Results for the 2001 Ford Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2001 Ford Club Wagon 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2001 Ford Crown Victoria 55445
2001 Ford Econoline 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2001 Ford Escape 54553
2001 Ford Escort 3333Not
Tested
2001 Ford Escort ZX2 Not
Tested
Not
Tested
14Not
Tested
2001 Ford EV Ranger 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2001 Ford Expedition 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2001 Ford Explorer 44552
2001 Ford Explorer 44552
2001 Ford F-150 Not
Tested
Not
Tested
5Not
Tested
3
2001 Ford F-150 4555Not
Tested
2001 Ford F-150 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2001 Ford Focus 5541Not
Tested
2001 Ford Focus 44344
2001 Ford Mustang Not
Tested
Not
Tested
23Not
Tested
2001 Ford Mustang 5533Not
Tested
2001 Ford Ranger Not
Tested
Not
Tested
5Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2001 Ford Ranger 444Not
Tested
3
2001 Ford Taurus 55334
2001 Ford Taurus 55334
2001 Ford Windstar 55444
2001 Ford Windstar 55554
 
Service Bulletins for 2001 Ford Windstar 2dr Convertible SVT Cobra
2001 FORD MUSTANG:

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: 01123
SOME MUSTANG BULLITT GT VEHCLES MAY EXHIBIT A DETONATION (SPARK KNOCK) ON HEAVY ACCELERATION THAT CAN OCCUR AT ANY RPM. *TT

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: 01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

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: 0125
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 0148
SOME 2001 MODELYEAR 3.8L VEHICLE ENGINES MAY HAVE OIL PUMPS BUILT WITH A NEW SEALING PROCESS CALLED LIQUID INJECTION SEALING (LIS). *TT

Bulletin Number: 0158
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING OR CLICKING TYPE NOISE IN FIRST GEAR. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 01T04
INFORMATION REGARDING IMRC SET SCREW WARRANTY REPAIR.*JB

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: 02178
NOISE-WINDNOISE FROM THE A PILLAR AREA. *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: 0254
ON SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE, THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY HYDROPLANE ON THE WATER PUMP PULLEY WHENTHE BELT IS SPLASHED WITH WATER. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 02M01
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6

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: 03164
SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 0322
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT

Bulletin Number: 03223
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03256
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ

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

Bulletin Number: 0361
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB

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: 04111
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.

Bulletin Number: 0412
HEADLINER SAGGING IN REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 04156
TR3650 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - JUMPS OUT OF GEAR 2ND AND/OR 3RD - CLASH NOISE AND/OR RASPY FEEL ON GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *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: 042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05310
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH

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: 14466
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE AND BUILT BETWEEN JOB #1 THROUGH 10/27/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE AT LOW MILEAGE. *TT

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

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

Bulletin Number: 14524
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/23/00 EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH RADIO INTERFERENCE ON AM STATIONS ONLY. *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: 14608
CONCERNS WITH CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWS DEFROST REGARDLESS OF POSITION. *JB

Bulletin Number: 14628
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSION TICKING NOISE IN 1ST GEAR. *JB

Bulletin Number: 14708
CONCERNS WITH 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BUILT BEFORE 02/22/2001 EXHIBIITING A TICKING NOISE IN FIRST GEAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14716
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE AUXILIARY POWER POINT. *TT

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: 14762
SOME VEHICLES BUILT 09/18/2000 - 11/03/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A SHORTED COIL / OPEN PCM FUSE / NO START OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION. *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: 14879
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO GT AND COBRA MANUAL TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *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: 15031
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING OR CLUNK NOISE IN THE SUSPENSION OR TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AREA WHEN ACCELERATING OR DURING TURNS. THIS MAY ALSO BE IDENTIFIED BY A CREAK / CLUNK FROM TRANSMISSION SHIFTER AREA UPON INITIAL DRIVEAWAY.

Bulletin Number: 15063
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR PARTICULARLY FROM A STOP INTO FIRST OR REVERSE GEAR. *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: 15134
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TIRE VIBRATION CAUSED BY THE WHEELS/TIRES NOT BEING PROPERLY BALANCED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *SLC

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: 15175
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIFFICULTY ENGAGING 1ST OR 2ND GEAR, TRANSMISSION SHIFT FORK BENDING. *YH

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

Bulletin Number: 15179
SUBJECT CONCERNING SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MIL LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0161 STORED IN MEMORY. *YH

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

Bulletin Number: 15247
SOME COBRA MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONDITION UNDER ACCELERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15255
CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1516, P1518, P1519, AND P1520. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15277
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0161 AND / OR P0141. *JG

Bulletin Number: 15283
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FOGGING CONDITION INSIDE THE HEADLAMPS. *JG

Bulletin Number: 15300
SOME CONVERTIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LIFTS UNEVENLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15337
SOME COBRAS MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK CONDITION UNDER ACCELERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15342
SOME BULLITT VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION OR STUMBLE CONDITION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *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: 15463
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING DOOR GLASS INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15505
SOME BULLITT VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE LETTERING COME OFF THE BULLITT AUTHENTICITY STICKER THAT IS FOUND ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SHOCK TOWER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15571
SOME COBRAS MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONDITION UNDER ACCELERATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15585
SOME CONVERTIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LIFTS UNEVENLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15611
CONCERNS WITH COBRA SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15669
CONCERNS WITH A TR3650 MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXHIBITING CLASH/GRINDING SOUND DURING THE FIRST FEW MILES OF DRIVING. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 15793
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15850
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15922
SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15934
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE TR6350 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TICKING / RATTLE NOISE WHILE DRIVING AFTER A COLD ENGINE START. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15969
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WIND NOISE FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE A-PILLAR AREA. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16067
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR CONDITION PARITCULARLY FROM A STOP INTO FIRST OR REVERSE GEAR. *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: 16316
CONVERTIBLE TOP LIFTS UNEVENLY. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 16644
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L ENGINE AND THE T5 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT HIGH IDLE BETWEEN SHIFTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16907
LOOSE DOOR TRIM PANEL OR A NOISE FROM THE DOOR TRIM PANEL AREA WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17171
CONVERTIBLE TOP LIFTING UNEVENLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17286
THUMP NOISE WHEN AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH ENGAGES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17453
CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 17531
THUMP NOISE WHEN A/C CLUTCH ENGAGES. *MJ

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: 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


2001 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE:

Bulletin Number: 15143
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LIFTING UNEVENLY. *ET

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


2001 FORD MUSTANG GT:

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 2001 Ford Windstar 2dr Convertible SVT Cobra
2001 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.
 


2009 Lotus Elise Convertible

  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Crumple Zones
  • Front Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front Pretensioners
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device
 
Crash Test Results for the 2009 Lotus Models:
No crash test results exist
 
Service Bulletins for 2009 Lotus Elise Convertible
2009 LOTUS ELISE:

Bulletin Number: 2013-17
Brake hose/pipe inspection. The routing of all brake hoses and pipes is set during production to ensure that they cannot come into contact with any other ancillary components regardless of the vehicles suspension travel range or steering mo

Bulletin Number: 2013-17
Brake hose/pipe inspection. The routing of all brake hoses and pipes is set during production to ensure that they cannot come into contact with any other ancillary components regardless of the vehicles suspension travel range or steering mo

Bulletin Number: 2013-18
To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all Federal Elise and Exige variants from ?08MY to present date by model year and powertrain as well as a special care point to be taken whilst fitting an Aftersal

Bulletin Number: 2013-18
To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all Federal Elise and Exige variants from ?08MY to present date by model year and powertrain as well as a special care point to be taken whilst fitting an Aftersal

Bulletin Number: 2013-18
To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all Federal Elise and Exige variants from ?08MY to present date by model year and powertrain as well as a special care point to be taken whilst fitting an Aftersal

Bulletin Number: 2014-02
Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly fitted to all Toyota power train Elise and 4-cylinder Exige from st

Bulletin Number: 2014-02
Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly fitted to all Toyota power train Elise and 4-cylinder Exige from st

Bulletin Number: 2014-02
Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly fitted to all Toyota power train Elise and 4-cylinder Exige from st

Bulletin Number: 2014-05
To reinforce the importance of checking and clearing stored fault codes at time of PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection). The increased frequency of battery disconnection/reconnection that vehicles are subjected to during transportation from the f

Bulletin Number: 2014-08
Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reducing air conditioning performance and also generate diagnostic trouble codes.

Bulletin Number: 2014-08
Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reducing air conditioning performance and also generate diagnostic trouble codes.

Bulletin Number: 2015-08
Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is no longer available. This actuator was fitted into each door

Bulletin Number: 2015-08
Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is no longer available. This actuator was fitted into each door

Bulletin Number: 2015-08
Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is no longer available. This actuator was fitted into each door

Bulletin Number: 2016-06
Recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any Elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. Whilst performing a brake fluid bleeding procedure, it is possible that the brake pedal may not fully return to its released/

Bulletin Number: 2016-06
Recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any Elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. Whilst performing a brake fluid bleeding procedure, it is possible that the brake pedal may not fully return to its released/

Bulletin Number: SB-2009-02
LOTUS: A SMALL RANGE OF PLATFORM MODELS CONSIDERED TO BE AT RISK FROM INSECURE REAR HUB BOLTS. REQUEST A FURTHER RANGE OF CARS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AT RISK, ARE ALSO CHECKED AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2009-02
LOTUS: A SMALL RANGE OF PLATFORM MODELS CONSIDERED TO BE AT RISK FROM INSECURE REAR HUB BOLTS. REQUEST A FURTHER RANGE OF CARS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AT RISK, ARE ALSO CHECKED AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2009-02
LOTUS: A SMALL RANGE OF PLATFORM MODELS CONSIDERED TO BE AT RISK FROM INSECURE REAR HUB BOLTS. REQUEST A FURTHER RANGE OF CARS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AT RISK, ARE ALSO CHECKED AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.

Bulletin Number: SB-2011
LOTUS CARS: THE PROCEDURE TO RETROFIT AN OIL COOLER TRANSFER HOSE IN MODELS ELISE/EXIGE. *RM

Bulletin Number: SB-2013-17
LOTUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF ALL BRAKE PIPE/HOSE, ON SOME VEHICLES, BASED ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND THE POSITIONING OF PIPE/HOSE. MODELS ELISE, EXIGE, EVORA, EUROPA. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-2013-18
LOTUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT PACK (IP) COMPATIBILITY, FOR SOME VEHICLES, BY PART NUMBERS, PRESENT DATE BY MODEL YEAR AND POWERTRAIN, SO INSTRUMENT DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF REPLACEMENT UNIT CAN BE ADAPTED

Bulletin Number: sb_2019_06_Elise
Compatibility of Yokohama AD07 and V105 tire product ranges for the Elise model range.

Bulletin Number: sb_2019_06_Elise
Compatibility of Yokohama AD07 and V105 tire product ranges for the Elise model range.

 
Recalls for 2009 Lotus Elise Convertible
2009 LOTUS ELISE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 14V280000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer: Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Manufacture Dates: 11/01/2007 - 07/30/2011
Potential Units Affected: 860
Defect Description:
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.
Consequence:
A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Action to take:
Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041.
2009 LOTUS ELISE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V179000
Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS USA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 06/20/2008 - 05/05/2009
Potential Units Affected: 87
Defect Description:
LOTUS IS RECALLING 87 MODEL YEAR 2009 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 2008 THROUGH MAY 5, 2009. THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED AND MAY BECOME LOOSE. IF THAT OCCURS, AN INSECURE HUB COULD LEAD TO DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE HANDLING, AND A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Action to take:
LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-245-6887.
 






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