Date: 27.03.1995
Component: Seats
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The wire harness on these seats is banded to the front seat cushion supports. the end of one of the supports can puncture the harness, resulting in a high resistance electrical short.
Consequencs:
Overheating can result, and melting, smoke and possible ignition of the surrounding materials can occur.
Notes:
Dealers will remove the tie strap from each of the front seats.
Date: 20.10.1997
Component: Structure > Body > Hood
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.
Consequencs:
This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. if there is any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. if there is no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.
Date: 20.10.1997
Component: Structure > Body > Hood
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.
Consequencs:
This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. if there is any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. if there is no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.
Date: 20.10.1997
Component: Structure > Body > Hood
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.
Consequencs:
This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. if there is any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. if there is no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Parking Brake > Conventional
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequencs:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Parking Brake > Conventional
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequencs:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Parking Brake > Conventional
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequencs:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Parking Brake > Conventional
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequencs:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Parking Brake > Conventional
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequencs:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Parking Brake > Conventional
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequencs:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Parking Brake > Conventional
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequencs:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Date: 30.10.2000
Component: Parking Brake > Conventional
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. if a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Consequencs:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Notes:
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Date: 21.12.2001
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Cooling System > Fan
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. it is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Consequencs:
Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. if the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. owner notification began december 28, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332.
Date: 21.12.2001
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Cooling System > Fan
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995 taurus/sable passenger vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and 1995 ford mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. it is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Consequencs:
Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan motor assembly at no charge to consumers. ford is extending the limited warranty on the engine cooling fan motor to a total of 8 years or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners at no charge. if the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until june 30, 2002. if the consumer has paid to have this service done before december 2001, ford is offering a refund. owners can contact ford at 1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.
