1998 FORD ESCORT Recall

Campaign:
04E048000 on 07/12/2004
Component:
Seat belts:front
Affected:
388
Defect:
Certain trw driver's side seat belts manufactured on december 6 and 9, 2002, for use as replacement equipment for 1997 ford escort 4-door and station wagon platform vehicles, ford's p/n f7cz54611b09aac. the seat belt assemblies exhibit a no-lock condition which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Trw will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. the recall began on august 27, 2004.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to service replacement equipment for use in 1997-2003 model year ford escort and mercury tracer 4-door and station wagon vehicles and has no relation to any original equipment installed in ford vehicles by ford motor company.for more information customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 FORD ESCORT TSBs (125)

Bulletin:
9831
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc
Bulletin:
9833
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc
Bulletin:
985A5
Component:
034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Summary:
Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc
Bulletin:
9888
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:
9842
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Experiencing a whistling / windnoise heard from around the outside rear view mirror area during certain driving conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
9844
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc
Bulletin:
9845
Component:
045300 service brakes, air:disc:rotor
Summary:
Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc
Bulletin:
9852
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:
9861
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Difficulties removing key from ignition on some vehicles. *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:
982471
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak. *ak
Bulletin:
982520
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Experiencing whistling / wind noise heard around both outside rear view mirrors. *yc
Bulletin:
982534
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of steady or intermittent miss with dtcs p0300 and p0304. this may be caused by a spread electrical terminal in connectors at injector. repair terminal/connector concern by using a small scre
Bulletin:
983092
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Engineering is investigating vehicles which exhibit a pull to the right while driving condition. *tt
Bulletin:
98259
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
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:
982517
Component:
162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Summary:
Concerns with the rear hatch doesnt unlock when using the door panel switch and/or the alarm sounds inadvertently if the rear hatch door is unlocked using the " trunk " button on the key fob on some vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
982113
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
An erratic shift with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0712. *yc
Bulletin:
98203
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc
Bulletin:
98204
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
A portion of foam tape at the windshield and instrument panel (i/p) may be sticking out on some vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
982010
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
Bulletin:
982017
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing " squeaking " and / or " rattling " noises may occur during different driving characteristics and from varying points on the vehicle. *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:
98203
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs. *tt
Bulletin:
9943
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt
Bulletin:
12547
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Complaints that fuel fill nozzle clicks off or difficulty adding fuel. *tt
Bulletin:
12594
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor (tr). *tt
Bulletin:
12597
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt
Bulletin:
9814
Component:
034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Summary:
Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt
Bulletin:
9819
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent operation or inoperative interior dome lamp. *tt
Bulletin:
976011
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
Bulletin:
99810
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Exhibiting a clicking noise heard while applying the brakes after changing vehicle direction on some vehicles. *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:
6416
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Brief information regarding transmission fluid appearance. *tt
Bulletin:
12846
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection). *tt
Bulletin:
12892
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Experiencing tape deck noise. *tt
Bulletin:
996105
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Experiencing windnoise from the door glass beltline weatherstrip area. *tt
Bulletin:
983091
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Engineering is investigating automatic transmission oil leak conditions on some vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
983092
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Exhibiting a "pulls to the right while driving" condition. *tt
Bulletin:
983102
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a slow acceleration from a stop. *tt
Bulletin:
983103
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Conditions with carpet pulling out from underneath the left / right cowl side trim panel. *tt
Bulletin:
983162
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Concerns with paint stains on the hood which may be caused by windshield washer solvent leaking from the windshield washer jets while driving. *tt
Bulletin:
983172
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns with some vehicles exhibiting broken interior door handles. *tt
Bulletin:
9811345
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Engineering is investgating vehicles exhibiting a condition in which the ignition key is difficult to turn and / or difficult to remove the from the switch. *tt
Bulletin:
99-3370
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Sublect regarding the valve body on some vehicles was revised to eliminate the oil pipe. *tt
Bulletin:
996877
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi engine may exhbit a lack of heat and temperature gauge reading cold. *tt
Bulletin:
9912701
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Engineering is investigating concerns with vehicles exhibiting diagnostic trouble codes po705, po708 or p1705 (transmission range sensor).
Bulletin:
99222
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:
99194
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
99195
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *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:
99234
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt
Bulletin:
6932
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or mil on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor. *tt
Bulletin:
6934
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code p1744. *tt
Bulletin:
7076
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs
Bulletin:
13214
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs
Bulletin:
13249
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator lamp light on and diagnostic trouble code p0455 in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
7131
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the malfunction indicator light on and diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evaporative emission) in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
7235
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with the 2.0l spi engine with manual or automatic transmission may exhibit an rpm fluctuation (idle roll) or possible stall at idle. *tt
Bulletin:
7249
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt
Bulletin:
981512
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. ak
Bulletin:
13421
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft br-18 front brake pad. *tt
Bulletin:
6503
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some vehicles may exibit icp (radio) concerns of noises coming from the tape deck. *tt
Bulletin:
7369
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft front brake pad part number br-18 (xu2z-2v001-ra). *t
Bulletin:
13494
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some vehicles with the 2.0l spi engine may exhibit a lack of heat and temperature gauge reading cold. *tt
Bulletin:
0015
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
8316
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the magazine or is not responding to command from the radio.
Bulletin:
0069
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while braking, brake drag and/or uneven front brake pad wear may occur. *mjs
Bulletin:
0059
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject concerning the idle-vibration- 2.0l and zetec engines- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
12174
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs
Bulletin:
9811473
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a custome concern of steady or intermittent miss with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 and p0304. *tt
Bulletin:
11502
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak, most noticeable at cold ambient temperatures. *tt
Bulletin:
11518
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit concerns created by water ingestion into the integrated relay control module (ircm). *tt
Bulletin:
11526
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
The workshop manual reference to transmission fluid temperature sensor resistance is incorrect. this bulletin list the correct resistance. *tt
Bulletin:
12701
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
This bulletin addresses concerns with the transmission range sensor. *tt
Bulletin:
5963
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt
Bulletin:
13107
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Concerns with lack of heat / thermostat contamination. *tt
Bulletin:
13160
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission ranger sensor (trs). *tt
Bulletin:
13162
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code p1744. *tt
Bulletin:
12834
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Brief information regarding transmission fluid. *tt
Bulletin:
7292
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Nners of the edsr-of-the-month quality award announcement for september. *tt
Bulletin:
13355
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt
Bulletin:
99-8-15
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
99111
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
991210
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt
Bulletin:
99152
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:
11769
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has thoroughly warmed up. *tt
Bulletin:
5203
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt
Bulletin:
5260
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Brief information concern idle vibration (typically in gear) felt thru the steering wheel and / or body. *tt
Bulletin:
5264
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Information concerning click noise from front calipers during brake application. *tt
Bulletin:
5294
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information concerning vehicles experiencing an engine idle vibration while in gear and loaded (a/c on, headlights on, and / or rear defroster on). *tt
Bulletin:
5309
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information regarding vehicles exhibiting a click sound when applying the brakes while changing direction. *tt
Bulletin:
5381
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Brief information stating that the ngs fuel economy test on some vehicles may not function properly. *tt
Bulletin:
12215
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an engine idle vibration concern while in gear and loaded (a/c on, headlights on, and / or rear defroster on). *tt
Bulletin:
12216
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
This bulletin mentions that for all vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt
Bulletin:
12241
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a click sound when apply the brakes while chaning directions. engineering is investigating this concern. *tt
Bulletin:
12294
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject regarding the ngs fuel economy test. *tt
Bulletin:
12295
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on, stall at tip-in from idle, engine hesitation, and / or surge caused by the mass air flow (maf) sensor. *tt
Bulletin:
13296
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0l spi engine, with manual or automatic transmission, may exhibit an rpm fluctuation (idle rolll) or possible stall at idle. *tt
Bulletin:
090308
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Mil light on with evaporative dtc p0442, p0455
Bulletin:
00E11
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt
Bulletin:
14379
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Vehicles may experience inoperative or incorrect a/c operation after replacing the ccrm. *jb
Bulletin:
00E11
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt
Bulletin:
14846
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with 2.0l spi engine only, may exhibita burning oil smell noted from outside or from within the passenger compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
14993
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting operational concern. *tt
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:
01205
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
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:
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:
01246
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
Bulletin:
0245
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt
Bulletin:
0291
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0l spi engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0300 through p0304 stored. *tt
Bulletin:
020901
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Rough idle, low power and / or stall at idle, a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0300 through p0304 stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
0398
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
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:
031515
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Idle vibration on vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi or zetec engine only. *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:
04V09
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Trw vehicle safety systems, inc. is recalling certain service replacement seatbelt retractors (driver's side front retractor in gray) manufactured in december 2002 and sold as a service replacement part between december 2002 and july 2004.
Bulletin:
02208
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt

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