2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recalls (4)

Campaign:
03V280000 on 08/06/2003
Component:
Vehicle speed control:cables
Manufactured:
03/04/1999 - 12/23/2000
Affected:
448,005
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0l sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.
Consequence:
The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. owner notification began august 29, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s03.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V281000 on 08/06/2003
Component:
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Manufactured:
05/12/1997 - 12/23/2000
Affected:
1,552,880
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. if the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
Consequence:
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. in addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. owner notification began on august 29, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s04.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E056000 on 06/22/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
58,640
Defect:
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence:
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger 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:
07V336000 on 08/02/2007
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
06/15/1998 - 09/26/2000
Affected:
3,600,000
Defect:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 05s28.customers may also 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.

2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER TSBs (103)

Bulletin:
8423
Component:
106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal. *tt
Bulletin:
14011
Component:
106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Summary:
Some 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal. *tt
Bulletin:
8512
Component:
106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr
Bulletin:
8534
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a cooling system leak due to a broken constant tension clamp. **mr
Bulletin:
14056
Component:
106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr
Bulletin:
14062
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a cooling system leak due to a broken constant tension clamp. **mr
Bulletin:
14061
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may come in for a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 and/or p0174 in self test. **mr
Bulletin:
14090
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / no start condition when attempting to start the vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:
14198
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the front lower door hinge(s) when opening or closing the doors. *tt
Bulletin:
00M12
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford motor company is providing additional coverage for the 4.0l sohc camshaft chain tensioner and lower intake manifold gasket. *tt
Bulletin:
00245
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0351 through p0354 possible with no driveability concerns present. *tt
Bulletin:
14451
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0351, p0352, p0353 and / or p0354 in self test with no driveability concerns present. *tt
Bulletin:
002310
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
Bulletin:
002405
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0351 through p0354 possible with no driveability concerns present. *tt
Bulletin:
14554
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission may exhibit the tcil on with diagnostic trouble code p0741 (torque converter clutch system performance or stuck off) in continuous memory. *jb
Bulletin:
14583
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Concerns with broken thermostats on engines. *jb
Bulletin:
14617
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Subject pertaining to broken thermostat. *jb
Bulletin:
01110
Component:
036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Summary:
Air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and / or b1998 stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
00L09
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label. *jb
Bulletin:
00201
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *jb
Bulletin:
00213
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb
Bulletin:
14345
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial strt-up after several hours of cold soak. *jb
Bulletin:
14371
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Subject regarding pop / creak noise from the rear underbody while driving. *jb
Bulletin:
0125
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips. *tt
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:
0186
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt
Bulletin:
14819
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt
Bulletin:
14847
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt
Bulletin:
14868
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes described as a spark knock-type noise). *tt
Bulletin:
01411
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). *tt
Bulletin:
0154
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) accompanied by a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741 and in some cases p1728. *tt
Bulletin:
14907
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial start-up after several hours of cold soak. *tt
Bulletin:
13995
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed of 1200-1400 rpm when the vehicle is initially received from the assembly plant. this higher base idle stragety is now used during plant / transportati
Bulletin:
14306
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit one or all power windows inoperative, all or one of the power door locks inoperative or allthe power door locks cycling un-commanded. *tt
Bulletin:
14451
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with possible diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0351, p0352, p0353 and / or p0354 in self test with no driveability concerns present.
Bulletin:
01137
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt
Bulletin:
15080
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Some vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint. *tt
Bulletin:
15093
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Exhibiting drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt
Bulletin:
01114
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). *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:
15119
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification. *slc
Bulletin:
15155
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
On some vehicles the rear wiper arm fails to clean back glass. *et
Bulletin:
01181
Component:
103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Summary:
Brake shift interlock.*jb
Bulletin:
15215
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 or p0457 stored. *tt
Bulletin:
15215
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 or p0457. *tt
Bulletin:
15249
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining. *tt
Bulletin:
15251
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Some 4x4 vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint. *tt
Bulletin:
012113
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control
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:
01B77
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *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:
15532
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line. *tt
Bulletin:
15563
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code p0300/p0301.*yh
Bulletin:
15564
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Some 4 door vehicles with the autolamp feature may exhibit a condition of the headlamps staying on all the time. *tt
Bulletin:
15567
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or more. *tt
Bulletin:
15290
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some 4.0l sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area. *tt
Bulletin:
15406
Component:
137000 visibility:rear window wiper/washer
Summary:
Concerns with rear wipers that do not sufficiently clean the back glass. *tt
Bulletin:
15422
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank condition after sitting for an hour or more. *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:
15470
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 rpm, during cold engine operation only. *tt
Bulletin:
15486
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457 (gross leak after fuel fill). *tt
Bulletin:
15496
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or more due to fuel system contamination. *tt
Bulletin:
0232
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 (random misfire) or p0301. *tt
Bulletin:
02138
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt
Bulletin:
0276
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 rpm on cold engine operation only. *tt
Bulletin:
0242
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt
Bulletin:
0245
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt
Bulletin:
16114
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit repeat service for air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1994 (driver side air bag circuit resistance high) and / or b1998 (passenger side air bag circuit resistance high). *tt
Bulletin:
16131
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit repeat service for an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and b1998 set. *tt
Bulletin:
16040
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
15692
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps. *tt
Bulletin:
15887
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio). *tt
Bulletin:
15910
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt
Bulletin:
0281
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise. *tt
Bulletin:
0282
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements. *tt
Bulletin:
0285
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
On some vehicles, the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) blows cold air from the floor ducts on vehicles produced before 9/30/2000 only. *tt
Bulletin:
870197
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt
Bulletin:
0358
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
0335
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
16735
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *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:
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:
16935
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
An uncommanded shift to 4x4 low. *tt
Bulletin:
03181
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
03199
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle/buzz sound from under the vehicle on 4.0l single overhead cam (sohc) engines. *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:
17316
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
0471
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt
Bulletin:
03261
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
02171
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Paint-premature clearcoat cracking-service tips. *mj
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:
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:
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
Bulletin:
042421
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Bulletin:
04251
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
04262
Component:
342000 communications:back up alarm
Summary:
False parking aid warnings. *tt update. *tt
Bulletin:
030508
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt

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