1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 97V019000 on 02/25/1997
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Manufactured:
- 07/21/1991 - 11/17/1994
- Affected:
- 75,200
- Defect:
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. during high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. the fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin april 15, 1997.notes: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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V025000 on 03/02/1997
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 08/26/1990 - 11/17/1994
- Affected:
- 212,700
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. if enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.
- Consequence:
- Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin april 7, 1997.note: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.also contract the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 98V323000 on 12/17/1998
- Component:
- Structure:frame and members
- Manufactured:
- 11/03/1987 - 11/17/1994
- Affected:
- 2,697,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. the rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. this can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
- Consequence:
- If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
- Notes:
- Note:this recall campaign supercedes recall campaign 93v-106.owner notification is expected to begin january 18, 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL TSBs (66)
- Bulletin:
- 94247
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- the forward clutch piston may crack on its outside diameter. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 94263
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9523
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9534
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- rattling or clunking noise from the fron suspension. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9546
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- revised wiper motor. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9546
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95511
- Component:
- 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
- Summary:
- chirp or squeak from blower motor. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9566
- Component:
- 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
- Summary:
- chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9582
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- a revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9592
- Component:
- 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 9566
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 95157
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- the torque converter identification codes have been revised as of 3/1/95. *sd
- Bulletin:
- 95165
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- suspension-rear-availability of camber kit to improve inner edge wear on rear rear tires. tires-rear-inner edge wear-availability of camber kit to improve wear. *sd
- Bulletin:
- 95191
- Component:
- 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Summary:
- the power steering system may have a 'grunt' and/or 'groan' noise. this may be caused by hydraulic fluid movement within the power steering rack.
- Bulletin:
- 95212
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- Bulletin:
- BC0678961025
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96246
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96249
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96221
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96225
- Component:
- 075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
- Summary:
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962612
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC101209702
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9716
- Component:
- 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Summary:
- Some power steering hoses have been replaced with a revised design and should no longer be used for service. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97S66
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Recall 97s66 - advance announcement - the engine cooling fan could stall due to accumulation of ice, snow and slush when the car is operated under certain conditions of high wind, heavy blowing snow and low temperatures - if the fan motor i
- Bulletin:
- 9743
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Blower motor- "chirp" or "squeak" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9768
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97610
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97613
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Transaxle- ax4s/ax4n- diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744 stored in memory after transaxle exchange. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97111097234
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97111097237
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9802169838
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Transaxles use a new transmission fluid. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A13
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9848
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9849
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9864
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9873
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9874
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982675
- Component:
- 106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
- Summary:
- A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, ax4s & ax4n transaxle is available with improved sealing and reduced chance of the seal rolling during installation. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982310
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 12559
- Component:
- 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Summary:
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12616
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99816
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99129
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- 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:
- 99139
- Component:
- 125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
- Summary:
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9811329
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some engines. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99222
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0015
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 12178
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 985A6
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 99152
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 14811
- Component:
- 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
- Summary:
- Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with ax4s transaxle. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 011201
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. this service information is intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system conditions.
- Bulletin:
- 01156
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01181
- Component:
- 103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
- Summary:
- Brake shift interlock.*jb
- Bulletin:
- 0214
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- 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:
- 02107
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03148
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03181
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02176
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 02208
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
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