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Safety Features



1998 Ford Contour 4dr Sdn SVT

  • Child-proof rear door locks
  • Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags
  • Dual note horn
  • Manual color-keyed lap/shoulder belts for all seating positions
  • Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster
  • Front passenger/dual rear grab handles
 
Crash Test Results for the 1998 Ford Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
1998 Ford Contour 5434Not
Tested
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 5544Not
Tested
1998 Ford Escort 3333Not
Tested
1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Not
Tested
Not
Tested
14Not
Tested
1998 Ford Expedition 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1998 Ford Explorer 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1998 Ford F-150 54Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1998 Ford Mustang 5433Not
Tested
1998 Ford Ranger 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1998 Ford Taurus 4433Not
Tested
1998 Ford Windstar 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 1998 Ford Windstar 4dr Sdn SVT
1998 FORD CONTOUR:

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

Bulletin Number: 00182
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB

Bulletin Number: 00186
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO START CONDITION WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH IS IN THE INTERMITTENT OR LOW-SPEED SETTING DURING VEHICLE START-UP. *JB

Bulletin Number: 0019
INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 00239
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. *TT

Bulletin Number: 00252
ON SOME VEHICLES, AN OBJECTIONABLE EXHAUST, SULFUR, OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, SUCH AS FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0037
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE MALFUNCTION INCIATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *MJS

Bulletin Number: 00611
SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 0085
DUE TO AN INTERNAL DESIGN CHANGE TO THE SOLENOID TANK VALVE, THE PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE (PRD) CAN NO LONGER BE REMOVED FROM THE TANK VALVE WITHOUT FIRST VENTING THE FUEL TANK. **MR

Bulletin Number: 00S03
SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE REPLACEMENT. *JB

Bulletin Number: 01136
SUBJECT REGARDING OVERVIEW OF BI-FUEL CNG VEHICLE PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID), INPUTS AND OUTPUTS AS A DIAGNOSTIC AID FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0114
EXPERIENCING A SPARK KNOCK OR PRE-IGNITION CONDITION ON VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION DURING STEADY CRUISE DRIVING OR UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT

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: 01214
INFORMATION TO AID IN DIAGNOSIS FOR CLARIFICATION OF LOCK-OFF SOLENOID AND SOLENOID TANK VALVE COIL RSISTANCES FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01231
SOME COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. *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: 01M04
IN THE VEHICLES COVERED BY THE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM, THE FUEL PIPE FLAPPER VALVE MAY STICK WHICH COULD RESULT IN SLOW FILL AND FREQUENT FUEL FILLER NOZZLE SHUT-OFF. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020503
GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *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: 022001
REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 0224
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0

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

Bulletin Number: 0253
SUBJECT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TANK INSPECTION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03102
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03103
VEHICLES WITHOUT THE COOLANT LOCK-OFF MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 031514
THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1380, P1381, P1383, AND/OR P0340 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *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: 041516
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *TT

Bulletin Number: 041814
STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 090308
MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455

Bulletin Number: 11493
INFORMATION USED WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR PROGRAMMING KEYS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FIFTH GENERATION PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 11494
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH SHIFT EVENTS, USUALLY ON THE 1-3 UPSHIFT OR THE 3-2 DOWNSHIFT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 11499
EXHIBITING A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A FRONT STABILIZER BAR OR LINK NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 11501
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO DRIVE CONCERN WHEN IN THE OVERDRIVE SELECTOR POSITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 11514
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IGNITION KEY HIGH REMOVAL EFFORT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 11520
SOME VEHICLES WITH MTX V6 TRANSAXLE CASES MAY MALFUNCTION DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FAILURE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ABUSIVE DRIVING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 11530
WHEN DIAGNOSING CRANK / NO START ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) CHECK THE CUSTOMERS KEY RING FOR ANY MAGNETIC OBJECTS LIKE THE MOBILE SPEEDPASS KEY WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN THE PATS KEY A

Bulletin Number: 11533
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/2/98 AT KANSAS CITY AND 2/16/98 AT CUAUTITLAN, MEXICO MAY EXHIBIT A NO COMMUNICATION WITH PATS-MODULE CONCERN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 11725
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING OR CLUNKING SOUND DURING RAPID ACCELERATION / DECELERATION AS WHEN LETTING OFF AND PUTTING YOUR FOOT DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 11791
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12075
VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 6/16/98 MAY HAVE A BROKEN/DETACHED IP CLUSTR BEZEL GAPHIDER. THE HIDER IS A HINGED FLAP BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN SHROUD AND THE IP BEZEL. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12076
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) ON AND CONTINUOUS DTC PO466 (EVAP SYSTEM MALFUNCTION). *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12105
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12106
SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR THE SHIFT LEVER MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK SOUND EACH TIME BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12119
SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12135
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATE WITH DTCS IN THE MEMORY. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12142
SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE KEY PROGRAMMING FOR THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT PATS. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12164
SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A/C OR HEATER BLOWER AIR THAT FLOWS FROM THE DEFROST VENTS ONLY. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 12165
SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.9L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN OR LEAKING WATER PUMP. *MJS

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

Bulletin Number: 12192
SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12229
BRIEF INFORMATION ON TSB 97-26-7 (GAUGE - FUEL - DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4) APPLIES ONLY TO CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/2/98 AT KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND 2/16/98 AT CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12299
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE AND / OR SET VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AFTER ATTEMPTING TO REPROGRAM THE PCM WITH NGS CAR VERSION 5.1 OR EARLIER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12301
SOME 2.5L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR DUE TO RUSTING / CORROSION ON THE BRUSH PATH OF THE SLIP RINGS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12304
SOME 2.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 1, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN OR LEAKING WATER PUMP. AN IMPROVED WATER PUMP IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12498
SUBJECT ON STEERING COLUMN GAP HIDER SERVICE REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12519
CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A NO FORWARD DRIVE CONCERN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12520
SUBJECT REGARDING 60 AMP FUSE BLOWN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12525
CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12556
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12560
BIEF INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC CODE RETRIVAL ON BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12597
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING FUSES AT PRE-DELIVERY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12598
INFORMATION REGARDING TWO CD4E TRANSAXLES ADDED TO FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) PROGRAM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12621
SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION LOCK SERVICE REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12707
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT BRAKE GROAN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12726
INFORMATION REGARDING DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12846
SUBJECT ON INSTALLING FUSES AT PDI (PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION). *TT

Bulletin Number: 12888
CONCERNS WITH FUEL FILLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12917
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN IN ACTIVATING THE OCTAINE ADJUST FEATURE WHEN USING THE MODULE RECONFIGURATION METHOD. *TT

Bulletin Number: 12917
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN IN ACTIVATING THE OCTAINE ADJUST FEATURE WHEN USING THE MODULE RECONFIGURATION METHOD. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13178
INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK/RATTLE ON TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13316
EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13336
INFORMATION ON ACTIVATING OCTANE ADJUST FUNCTION WITH NGS/SBDS. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 13364
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH AT CRUISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13379
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13386
INFORMATION ON INVESTIGATING HARD START / NO START CONDITIONS ACCOMPANIED BY OVERFUELING IN AMBIENTS BELOW 32F/0C, ON VEHICLES WITH VCT EQUIPPED 2.0L ZETEC ENGINES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13387
VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13454
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13468
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13761
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE OR NO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT AFTER PERFORMINB REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 13866
EXPERIENCING A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14355
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB

Bulletin Number: 14775
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) MAY EXHIBIT THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHING WHEN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ARE ON. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14836
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E TRANSAXLE, (DOES NOT APPLY TO MTX) MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT / MOAN TYPE NOISE WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 14877
SOME VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR RUN ROUGH AFTER THE CATALYST IS REMOVED AND / OR REPLACED. THIS MAY BE DUE TO VACUUM LEAKS AS A RESULT OF TOLERANCE STACKUP WITHIN THE EXHAUST / EGR / INTAKE SYSTEM.

Bulletin Number: 15065
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURES DIFFERENCES OF GREATER THAN 10 DEGREES F FROM REGISTERS ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH THAN ON RIGHT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15241
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15241
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15390
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT

Bulletin Number: 15636
CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15828
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT

Bulletin Number: 15894
SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC SHIFTER ASSEMBLY OR THE INDICATOR HOUSING REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16140
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP FLASHING OUT A 2 DIGIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AND NO COMMUNICATION WITH AIR BAG MODULE USING SCAN TOOLS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16880
INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH NO HARD FAULT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 4619
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 4674
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5139
SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR THE SHIFT LEVER MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK SOUND EACH TIME BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5140
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR. THIS CONCERN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 5238
SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5293
CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE WHICH DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5306
SOME VEHICLES MAYE XHIBIT EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND P0172 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5795
INFORMATION ON SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN GAP HIDER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5823
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5844
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1997 AND FEBRUARY 1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND THE BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5849
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5890
INFORMATION ON RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC CODES FOR BASE ENGINE / GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM OR THE ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5892
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 5963
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING FUSES AT PRE-DELIVERY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6091738
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (100 - 115 KPH). *TT

Bulletin Number: 6201
EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6243
ONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VARIOUS DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6320
CONCERNS WITH VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6478
INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FORD QUALITY RENEWAL 2.5L AND 3.0L 4V ENGINES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6501
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 7/1/98 AND 12/31/98 MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6546
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN IN ACTIVATING THE OCTANE ADJUST FEATURE WHEN USING THE MODULE RECONFIGURATION METHOD. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6567
SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLIES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6696
SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6707
CONCERNS WITH ACTIVATING THE OCTANE ADJUST FUNCTION WITH NGS OR SBDS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6906
EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 6994
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 7344
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7349
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7430
INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7451
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 7923
CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE.

Bulletin Number: 8128
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THE IDLE SPEED MAY ALSO REMAIN SLIGHTLY HIGHER OR LOWER THAN DESIRED WHEN THIS NOISE IS PRESENT.

Bulletin Number: 97050110630
SERVICE MANUAL CONTAINS ERRONEOUS PROCEDURE AND ART IN THE ASSEMBLY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 97090297183
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC

Bulletin Number: 976007
INFORMATION ON SELECTING "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION" WITHIN THE BCE MODULE REPORGRAMMING TOOL - FIXED 7/97. *TT

Bulletin Number: 976011
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 97L14
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 97L14- WARRANTY GUIDES FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2. OL ZETEC ENGINES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9810785
INFORMATION REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP / SENDER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9810799
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LOCATOR BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9811
CONCERNS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PRNDL INDICATOR BEZEL MAY BREAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 98110
SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9811093
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE A/C OR INADEQUATE COOLING. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9811330
SOME VEHICLES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) MAY EXHIBIT A GROWLING / GRINDING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AN INCLINE OR UNDER HARD ACCELERATION IN REVERSE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9811332
CONDITIONS WITH A NO START / HARD START OR A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING OR DURING TURNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9811344
SUBJECT REGARDING CHANGES TO THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9811485
CUSTOMER CONCERN OF NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 981512
A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK

Bulletin Number: 98152
TRANSAXLE FAILED. YD

Bulletin Number: 98153
FREQUENT SHUTOFF OF THE FUEL HANDLE WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK. AK

Bulletin Number: 98164
A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD

Bulletin Number: 98166
THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HIGH IN THE NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

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

Bulletin Number: 98203
CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 98203
CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 98203
CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982114
CONDITION WITH HIGH EFFORT IGNITION KEY INSERTION/ REMOVAL AND /OR KEY CHIMES SOUND WITH DOOR OPEN AND IGNITION KEY REMOVED. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98213
CONCERNS WITH TEMPERATURE READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *YC

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

Bulletin Number: 982311
MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98242
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING INFORMATION WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE. *YC

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: 982462
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982470
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A " NO DRIVE " CONCERNS WHEN IN THE OVERDRIVE SELECTOR POSITION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982472
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH SHIFT EVENTS, USUALLY ON THE 1-3 UPSHIFT OR THE 3-2 DOWNSHIFT. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982473
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ATTEMPTS TO RETRO- FIT A SERVO CUSHION SPRING TO THE TRANSMISSION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982510
INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982511
INFORMATION ON PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR PROGRAMMING KEYS ON SOME 1998 VEHICLES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982513
SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982514
CONCERNS WITH THE TIMING ARROWS/FLAGS ON THE BACK OF THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (S) ARE MIS-MARKED BY AS MUCH AS 30 DEGREES ROTATION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982549
INFORMATION USED WHEN PERFORMING TESTS USING SBDS ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER JANUARY 31, 1998. *TT

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: 982687
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AREA DEALERS ONLY ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF NOISE DURING CRANKING, OR NO CRANK ON 1998 2.5L VEHICLES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 982692
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DISCHARGED BATTERY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 983075
INFORMATION ON USING ROTUNDA UNIVERSAL LIFTING BRACKET FOR LIFTING AND REMOVAL OF ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 983081
CONCERNS WITH INCORRECT BRAKE SHOE / LINING ASSEMBLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9831
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 983160
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING SOME VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 983213
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 983216
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9833
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC

Bulletin Number: 983311
EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH VARIOUS CODES AND POSSIBLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 983566
INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 983566
INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 983583
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9841
DURING REMOVAL THE LICENSE PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY BREAK. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9843
A CONDITION WITH THE THE FOAM GAP HIDER INSIDE THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE REAR LIGHT BAR. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9844
SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98-4812
SOME 1998-1999 CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE/COUGAR EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L DURATEC BUILT BETWEEN 04/01/1998-08/14/1998 EXIBIT ERRATIC INSTUMENTATION OPERATION. *AK

Bulletin Number: 985089
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 6/16/98 MAY HAVE A BROKEN / DETACHED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BEZEL GAPHIDER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 985095
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 (EVAP SYSTEM MALFUNCTION). *TT

Bulletin Number: 985136
SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 985139
SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR THE SHIFT LEVER MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK SOUND EACH TIME BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 985140
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR. *AK

Bulletin Number: 985184
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH ONE OR MORE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: P0117, P0122, P0141, P0174-P0175, P0300-P0306, P0320, P0340, P0350-P0360, P0385, P1504-P1507, AND P1518-P15

Bulletin Number: 985187
SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE KEY PROGRAMMING ISSUES FOR THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT

Bulletin Number: 985196
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN OR LEAKING WATER PUMP. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 985197
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C OR HEATER BLOWER AIR THAT FLOWS FROM THE DEFROST VENTS ONLY. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 985A17
SOME VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY STICK AND/OR BIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

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

Bulletin Number: 9874
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9881
ISSUE WITH DOOR SPEAKER GRILLES MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USAGE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9886
AN ENGINE COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AREA. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98B21
SUBJECT ON ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 98B30
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF COOLING FAN OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 98E04
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH REAR FUEL LINES MAY ALLOW FUEL TO SEEP AND EVAPORATE AT THE METAL LINE TO NYLON TUBE JOINT AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES NEAR THE FUEL FILTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 98S26S1
SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 98S26S2
SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL - PART AVAILABILITY). *TT

Bulletin Number: 99105
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1381 AND / OR P1383 STORED IN MEMORY. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO HAVE A ROUGH IDLE OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION, AND / OR MAY STALL AT AN IDLE. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 99121
SUBJECT REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, AND / OR P0306 STORED IN MEMORY. *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: 9912781
EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (110 - 12- KPH). *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: 9913137
CONCERNS WITH 2.5L ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CD4E TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99138
A ROUGH IDLE, STALLING AT AN IDLE, REDUCED POWER AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1381 AND P1383 MAY BE STORED IM MEMORY ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

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

Bulletin Number: 99148
SOME 2.5L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE MAY NOT MOVE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FAILING. *TT

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

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

Bulletin Number: 99195
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *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: 99201
CONCERNS WITH A HARSH SHIFT FELT AT LARGE THROTTLE OPENINGS (OR AT HEAVY ACCELERATION RATE) ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99204
A CONDITION WITH FUEL FILLER DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99215
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES THAT HAVE WATER LEAKING ONTO FRONT FLOOR FROM DOOR PANEL AREA. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *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: 99248
CONCERNS WITH THE INTERIOR LAMP STAYING ON. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99249
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *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: 9949
CONDITIONS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY WITHOUT ANY DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 996041
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER. *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: 9989
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9991
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DURING HEAVILY LOADED CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN COMBINED WITH AGGRESSIVE CORNERING AND SEVERE BODY ROLL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99B23
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE WATER PUMP BEARING MAY DETERIORATE AND BECOME LOOSE. THIS IS A OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99M01
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THES

Bulletin Number: 99M07
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS REPLACEMENT. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPO

Bulletin Number: 99M08
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTOR. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EPXERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPONE

Bulletin Number: BC106019705
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF MAY BE REPAIRED BY ADDING THE APPROPRIATE SIZE INTERNAL STAR WASHER RETAINER TO THE END OF THE SHAFT AFTER INSTALLING THE LINK. *TW

Bulletin Number: BC2395970501
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF DOORS THAT LOCK INADVERTENTLY. *TW

Bulletin Number: BC2446970501
SOME 96 & 97 VEHICLES MISBUILT WITH 1998 MODEL YEAR FUEL GAUGE. *TW

 
Recalls for 1998 Ford Windstar 4dr Sdn SVT
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 01I013000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 09/09/1996 - 04/18/1998
Potential Units Affected: 203426
Defect Description:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998 FORD CONTOUR/MERCURY MYSTIQUE PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD POTENTIALLY FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION.
Consequence:
SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.
Action to take:
FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FOR 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF SALE OF A VEHICLE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 01V255000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 09/09/1996 - 04/18/1998
Potential Units Affected: 108000
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS MAY FRACTURE AS A RESULT OF CORROSION IN HIGH CORROSION ENVIRONMENTS. DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.
Consequence:
SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SPRING CATCHER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 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 1-866-436-7332.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 01V230000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/1996 - 05/31/1998
Potential Units Affected: 342962
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN MY 1996-1998 PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY, CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANTS OR ON MY 1999 PASSENGER VEHCLES BUILT AT THE AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLANTS, THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR'S STAINLESS STEEL BLADES CAN DAMAGE THE COPPER SURFACE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE DAMAGE COULD, OVER TIME, CAUSE INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE CONNECTOR AND, DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TERMINAL RELAXATION, RESULT IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION.
Consequence:
THE OPEN CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO ELECTRICAL ARCING THAT COULD MELT THE CONNECTOR HOUSING MATERIAL CREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR AND A NEW WIRE JUMPER HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V350000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 05/20/1997 - 04/14/2000
Potential Units Affected: 3750
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BI-FUEL SYSTEM. IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.
Consequence:
IF THE GROMMET IS DAMAGED, FUEL COULD LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V075000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 04/01/1996 - 08/24/1998
Potential Units Affected: 436200
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL.
Consequence:
IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V103000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 04/20/1995 - 08/24/1998
Potential Units Affected: 605581
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TERMINALS AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN EXPERIENCE HEAT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF OVERHEATING.
Consequence:
THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN DISTORTION OF THE TERMINAL CAUSING AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, PARKING LAMP, AND TAIL LAMP CIRCUITS.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLAMP SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAINING BRONZE TERMINALS AND AN INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY, OF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V194000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 07/14/1997 - 04/30/1998
Potential Units Affected: 159565
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A BURR ON OR NEAR THE END OF THE CABLE SLEEVE INTERIOR. THIS BURR COULD FRAY THE CORE WIRE RESULTING IN THE ACCELERATOR NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE STICKING, BINDING, OR CAUSING HIGH ENGINE RPM.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE THAT HAS A FLARED CONDUIT SLEEVE END AND MOLDED ON END FITTING.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V243000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 01/02/1997 - 08/24/1998
Potential Units Affected: 280481
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSOR WIRING PIGTAIL INSULATION CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK OVER TIME DUE TO ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE PIGTAIL PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES RELATED TO THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING PIGTAIL NEAR THE RADIATOR. THIS CAN RESULT IN ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING OF THE INSULATION.
Consequence:
IN SOME CASES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM DISABLED.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AIR BAG SENSORS WITH REVISED WIRING INSULATION. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WHICH HAVE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WILL HAVE A NEW AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR INSTALLED.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 98V233000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 07/18/1994 - 01/12/1998
Potential Units Affected: 175000
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL CAN BE DAMAGED IF SUBJECTED TO CERTAIN INTERIOR CLEANING PRODUCTS. THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR CAN DETERIORATE AND NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL.
1998 FORD CONTOUR
NHTSA Campaign ID: 98V028000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 01/13/1997 - 01/14/1998
Potential Units Affected: 571800
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence:
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.
Action to take:
OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
 


2012 Fisker Karma EcoStandard

  • Driver Airbag
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Front Dual Knee Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front and Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Ultrasonic Sensors
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Side Guard Door Beams
 
Crash Test Results for the 2012 Fisker Models:
No crash test results exist
 
Service Bulletins for 2012 Fisker Karma EcoStandard
2012 FISKER KARMA:

Bulletin Number: FAC-316120002
FISKER: FRONT INVERTER HAS INCORRECT GROUND LOCATIONS AND PAINT ON MATING SURFACE OF BULKHEAD CAUSES INSUFFICIENT GROUND CONNECTIONS. *PE

Bulletin Number: FB-A-123
FISKER: INFORMATION REGARDING IMPROVED ENHANCEMENT TO HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY, DUE TO UNDERPERFORMANCE AND DECREASED DURABILITY CAUSED BY A LATENT DEFECT IN THE PRISMATIC CELLS. *PE UPDATED 5/15/12. *PE

Bulletin Number: FC-370120038
FISKER: ON THE END OF RELEASE CABLE IS ORIGINAL DOOR PULL RING WHICH CAN SLIP OFF BALL. A DOOR PULL RINGS, THAT FULLY CAPTURE AND ENGAGE CABLE RELEASE BALL, WAS REDESIGN AND REPLACES PULL RING ON THE FOUR DOORS AND CABLE RELEASE FOR THE TR

Bulletin Number: FC-390120002-02
FISKER: UPON INSPECTION, HV DC GENERATOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED. *PE

Bulletin Number: FC-390120002-02
FISKER: UPON INSPECTION, HV DC GENERATOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR DAMAGED. *PE

Bulletin Number: FC-390120003.01
FISKER: WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU, THE ECU SOFTWARE IS ALLOWED, BY THE FLASH REPROGRAMMING, TO BE UPDATED. *PE UPDATED 5/14/2012. *PE

Bulletin Number: FF-010
FISKER: EXPLANATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE 3 DIFFERENT DRIVING MODES OF VEHICLE. *PE

Bulletin Number: FF-011
FISKER: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING CHARGING PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE. *PE

Bulletin Number: FF-012
FISKER: EXPLANATION REGARDING COMMAND CENTER TIPS FOR THE TOUCH PANEL ON COMPUTER SCREEN ON VEHICLE. *PE

Bulletin Number: FSC-290120011.01
FISKER: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING UPDATING, WITHOUT REPLACING, ECU SOFTWARE FLASH REPROGRAMMING. *PE

Bulletin Number: FSC-290120011.01
FISKER: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING UPDATING, WITHOUT REPLACING, ECU SOFTWARE FLASH REPROGRAMMING. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-230120052
FISKER: AFTER AN EXTENDED DRIVE, WITH HEATER ON, IN STEALTH MODE, A FLASHING OR SOLID CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) ILLUMINATES, WITH ROUGH IDLE, WHEN ENGINE/GENERATOR IS TURNED ON. MODELS 2012-2013 KARMA. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-254120032
FISKER: INFORMATION PROVIDED ON STANDARD GOODYEAR TIRES FITTED TO KARMA, WITH WEAR INDICATOR BARS, STILL HAVE USABLE TREAD RUBBER ON SHOULDER RIBS, THOUGH APPEARING WORN. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-278120013
FISKER: INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED FOR REPLACING ENTIRE EXTERIOR SIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS AFTER REBUILDING A DIFFERENT MIRROR. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-290120001
FISKER: AFTER EVERY TIRE ROTATION, VCM (VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE) REPLACEMENT, OR SENSOR REPLACEMENT, A PROCEDURE, TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM) LEARN FUNCTION, MUST BE PERFORMED. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-290120033
FISKER: BATTERY CHARGER CONTROL MODULE LOSES COMMUNICATION DUE TO A POTENTIAL FALSE SETTING. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-299120007.01
FISKER: WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU, THE FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS SOFTWARE FOR ECU TO BE UPDATED. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-390110015.01
FISKER: BASELINE 611 SOFTWARE IS BEING UPDATED IN SOME VEHICLES. THE ECU IS NOT BEING REPLACED. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-390110020.05
FISKER: WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU, THE SOFTWARE IS ALLOWED, BY FLASH REPROGRAMMING, TO BE UPDATED TO BASELINE 612. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-39011016-02
FISKER: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INSTRUCTIONS OF UPDATING THE ECU SOFTWARE WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU, WITH NEW NAVIGATION BOOT SUPPORT PATCH. INDIVIDUAL BULLETINS HAVE FIELD FIX PROCEDURES FOR FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC MODE

Bulletin Number: SC-390110019.03
FISKER: TEST PROCEDURE FOR 12 VOLT BATTERY ALREADY INSTALLED AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT REQUIRING DIRECT ACCESS TO 12 VOLT BATTERY. *PE

Bulletin Number: SC-39011018.01
FISKER: INFORMATION REGARDING THE DAMAGED WIRES, UNDERNEATH THE GROMMET OF VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE (VCM) LOW VOLTAGE WIRE HARNESS, NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. *PE

Bulletin Number: SC-390120008.01
FISKER: SOFTWARE UPDATE WITHOUT REPLACING ECU. *PE

Bulletin Number: SC-390120010
FISKER: DUE TO INSULATION PROPERTIES OF INSTALLED HARDWARE, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ADDRESS 14 GROUND POINTS IN 12 VOLT SYSTEM WITH HIGH ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. *PE

Bulletin Number: ST-194120023
FISKER: INFORMATION FOR CORRECTLY FORMATTING, DOWNLOADING, AND LOADING SOFTWARE AND FILES ON USB FLASH DRIVE IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SERVICE TIP. *PE

 
Recalls for 2012 Fisker Karma EcoStandard
2012 FISKER KARMA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 12V413000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer: FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 1377
Defect Description:
Fisker Automotive (Fisker) is recalling certain model year 2012 Fisker Karma passenger cars manufactured from June 15, 2011, through July 9, 2012. A manufacturing defect in the low temperature cooling fan may result in a direct short.
Consequence:
A direct short may ignite the fan housing, shroud and surrounding components, causing a vehicle fire.
Action to take:
Fisker will notify owners, and dealers will remove the two potentially affected low temperature cooling fans and replace them with one improved low temperature cooling fan, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 24, 2012. Owners may contact Fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) Monday through Friday.
2012 FISKER KARMA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 12V241000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer: FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 19
Defect Description:
FISKER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FISKER KARMA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2012. WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. IF POSITIONED INCORRECTLY, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH THE HOSE CLAMPS, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE COOLING HOSES. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF SAFETY RECALL 11V-598.
Consequence:
IF COOLANT ENTERS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Action to take:
ALL KNOWN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO CHARGE OR DRIVE THE VEHICLE. OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED FISKER DEALER WHO WILL ARRANGE TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO THEIR REPAIR FACILITY. THE REPAIR FACILITY WILL REPLACE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY WITH A NEW PART, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FISKER CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT 1-855-575-7577, OPTION 2, 6AM - 7PM (PST) MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
2012 FISKER KARMA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 11V598000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: PROPULSION SYSTEM
Manufacturer: FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 07/01/2011 - 11/03/2011
Potential Units Affected: 239
Defect Description:
FISKER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FISKER KARMA PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2011. WITHIN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY, CERTAIN HOSE CLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED INCORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. IF POSITIONED INCORRECTLY, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH THE HOSE CLAMPS, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE COOLING HOSES.
Consequence:
IF COOLANT ENTERS THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Action to take:
FISKER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY WITH A NEW PART AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FISKER CONSUMER AFFAIRS AT 1-855-575-7577, OPTION 2, 6AM - 7PM (PST) MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
2012 FISKER KARMA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 17V004000
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Manufacturer: Karma Automotive LLC
Manufacture Dates: 06/10/2011 - 07/04/2012
Potential Units Affected: 811
Defect Description:
Karma Automotive LLC (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action to take:
Karma will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Karma Automotive Client Services Team can be reached at clientservices@karmaautomotive.com or by calling 1-855-288-6109. Karma's number for this recall is 5.84.17.001.01.
2012 FISKER KARMA
NHTSA Campaign ID: 19V181000
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Manufacturer: Karma Automotive LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/08/2011 - 02/15/2012
Potential Units Affected: 472
Defect Description:
Karma Automotive (Karma) is recalling certain 2012 Fisker Karma vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Action to take:
Karma has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Karma customer service at 1-855-288-6109. Karma's number for this recall is 5.84.17.001.01.
 






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