2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER Recall

Campaign:
01X001000 on 05/21/2001
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Affected:
13,000,000
Defect:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.
Consequence:
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Correction:
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.

2000 FORD MOUNTAINEER TSBs (18)

Bulletin:
7904
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm-up.
Bulletin:
7918
Component:
105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:
Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.
Bulletin:
7939
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Vivration due to tire/wheel imbalance.
Bulletin:
7962
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Multiple electrical functions inoperative.
Bulletin:
8022
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds. *mjs
Bulletin:
13709
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engine and built prior to 11/23/99 may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm-up. *mjs
Bulletin:
13725
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration/moan at highway speeds. *mjs
Bulletin:
13745
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs
Bulletin:
13752
Component:
106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *mjs
Bulletin:
13757
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with limited slip/traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning. *mjs
Bulletin:
13767
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit multiple electrical functions becoming inoperative. *mjs
Bulletin:
13807
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds. *mjs
Bulletin:
13811
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l/4r70w transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the radiator cooler line fitting. *mjs
Bulletin:
13813
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds. *mjs
Bulletin:
00B40
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
Information regarding multifunction switch replacement. **mr
Bulletin:
15119
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification. *slc
Bulletin:
15138
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm-up. *slc
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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