2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
99V361000 on 01/09/2000
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
12/02/1999 - 12/05/1999
Affected:
1,381
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. this label contains instructions for the activation of the childproof safety locks.
Consequence:
The operator of the vehicle may believe the childproof safety lock was activated when it was not, potentially allowing the door to be opened from the inside.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 99l02.owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000. owners who do not receive the replacement label 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:
00V075000 on 03/13/2000
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Manufactured:
08/01/1998 - 02/28/2000
Affected:
436,200
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 3, 2000 for the 1996-1998 model vehicles and on october 11, 2000, for the 1999-2000 model vehicles.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:
00V228001 on 08/21/2000
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
05/02/2000 - 08/09/2000
Affected:
144,435
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. the buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. owner notification began october 26, 2000. 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.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E022000 on 03/12/2006
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Affected:
7,440
Defect:
Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.
Consequence:
Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
08E033000 on 04/16/2008
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
6,903
Defect:
Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Consequence:
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE TSBs (78)

Bulletin:
99209
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Service tip on clearing transaxle shift tables. *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:
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:
99248
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Concerns with the interior lamp staying on. *tt
Bulletin:
99249
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
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:
7249
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt
Bulletin:
13386
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
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:
7430
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
7451
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt
Bulletin:
13542
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Experiencing an intermittentnoise described as a buzz or rattle from the center of the instrument panel or behind the cluster area. *tt
Bulletin:
0015
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
7822
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
The new synthetic transmision fluid must be used whenever adding fluid or performing any type of service to the transaxle for vehicles equipped with the mtx-75 5-speed manual transaxle.
Bulletin:
8054
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. *tt
Bulletin:
0019
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs
Bulletin:
8128
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
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:
0037
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *mjs
Bulletin:
8195
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Some vehicles built on december 13, 1999, at kansas city assembly plant may exhibit a creaking or grunting type noise from the rear suspension. *tt
Bulletin:
7923
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Clutch will not engage after service.
Bulletin:
13866
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. *tt
Bulletin:
8334
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5 engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. *tt
Bulletin:
13761
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
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:
13830
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard/no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approxinately 30 minutes. *mjs
Bulletin:
8571
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. **mr
Bulletin:
14077
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak at approximately 30 minutes. **mr
Bulletin:
13355
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt
Bulletin:
13454
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
13468
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt
Bulletin:
00252
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such as full-throttle acceleration may occur. *tt
Bulletin:
0114
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
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:
00S03
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb
Bulletin:
00182
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
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:
00186
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed setting during vehicle start-up. *jb
Bulletin:
14355
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation. *jb
Bulletin:
0162
Component:
116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt
Bulletin:
14836
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
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:
14838
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles with cd4e transmissions built 7/1/2000 thru 12/20/200 may exhibit intermittent loss of both first and second gear, (reported as a loss of power) tcil lamp flash, malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate, with diagnostic troub
Bulletin:
0147
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt
Bulletin:
14775
Component:
121300 exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
Summary:
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:
14877
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
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:
15065
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
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:
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:
01B78
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience warpage of the instrument panel cover at the front edge of the instument panel cover near the windshield, above the instrument cluster and around the glove compartment. *slc
Bulletin:
01181
Component:
103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Summary:
Brake shift interlock.*jb
Bulletin:
15241
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt
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:
15241
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt
Bulletin:
15390
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or egr diagnostic trouble codes 332, p0401, p1407 (lackof egr flow). *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:
01B78
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Owner notification program 01b78 supplement #1 regarding instrument panel cover warpage. *tt
Bulletin:
0224
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
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:
15636
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt
Bulletin:
01B78
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding instrument panel cover warpage. *jg
Bulletin:
0245
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt
Bulletin:
16028
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concerns noted. *tt
Bulletin:
15828
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt
Bulletin:
15830
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly. *tt
Bulletin:
0346
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Instrument panel warpage repair. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
16880
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure. *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:
031514
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
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:
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:
17174
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p0171/p0174 or p1072/p0175 stored in memory or as hard faults. hesitation, lack of power or runs rough condition. *tt
Bulletin:
03203
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt
Bulletin:
02176
Component:
032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Summary:
Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
Bulletin:
04104
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0420 and/or p0430/ 2.5l engine only. *tt
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:
02208
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
Bulletin:
022001
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Replacement speaker installation tips. *tt
Bulletin:
041814
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt
Bulletin:
04174
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
Bulletin:
04217
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
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

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