1999 FORD ESCORT Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 99V276000 on 10/25/1999
- Component:
- Power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
- Manufactured:
- 05/17/1999 - 06/27/1999
- Affected:
- 106
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the s/r option. the s/r option includes, among other features, a 5-speed manual transmission. on these vehicles, the transmission shift pattern is not displayed in the occupant compartment in view of the driver. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
- Consequence:
- The driver may not be aware of the transmission position of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with an adhesive backed plaque containing the shift pattern, along with materials and instructions for locating and affixing the plaque to the vehicle center console, just forward of the shift lever. owners will also be advised that their dealer can affix the plaque if they prefer.
- Notes:
- Ford recall no. 99s31.owner notification began november 2, 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).
- 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).
1999 FORD ESCORT TSBs (95)
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 12548
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some vehicles with 2.0l spi engines may exhibit oil discharge thorugh the engine dipstick tube. *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:
- 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:
- 9999
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Information regarding the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freeezing at cold ambient temperatures causing the engine oil to leak from the oil level indicator tube. *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:
- 996111
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1633 in memory. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 996112
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission changes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99147
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 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:
- 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:
- 7106
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding the winners of the edsr of the month quality awards for the month of august. *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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 12701
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- This bulletin addresses concerns with the transmission range sensor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12775
- Component:
- 126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Summary:
- Subject regarding multi-function switch. *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:
- 12836
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern with engine idle vibration. *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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 15045
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.0l spi engine may exhibit higher than normal idle speed, runs rough at idle and / or diagnostic trouble code p1506. *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:
- 031501
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
- 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:
- 041514
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02208
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 04189
- Component:
- 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Summary:
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042107
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 19016
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- CSP-08B01
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund. *pe
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