1999 Mercury Cougar service bulletins & manufacturer communications
229 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Mercury Cougar. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 229
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code(s) p0420 and/or p0430. *tt041516 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0420 and/or p0430/ 2.5l engine only. *tt04104 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 21, 2004
- Engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of contamination of the fuel pump. This program extends the coverage of the fuel delivery module (…04N02 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 1, 2004
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt041814 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2004
- 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 evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- 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. *tt17174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt031514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- 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.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concerns noted. *tt16028 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly. *tt15830 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit complaints of false alarm activation ofthe perimeter anti-theft alarm or being inoperative. *tt0246 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- 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…0224 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt15636 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2002
- 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. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Subject on brake fluid leak. *yh15538 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the defroster grille edges lift out of the dash pad. *tt01224 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 12, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or egr diagnostic trouble codes 332, p0401, p1407 (lackof egr flow). *tt15390 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit the defroster vent edges lifting out of the dash pad. *tt15257 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built prior to 22-sep-2000, may exhibit the brake lamps staying on. *slc01162 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 20, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern of backlite/hatchback moldings becoming loose. *jg15197 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Information regarding cougar headlamp parting line, which results from the manufacturing process and can be seen directly in front of the turn signal function from the top to the b…15183 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2001
- 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. *tt15065 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built through 02-01-2001 may exhibit the fuel level indicator intermittently dropping to empty withfuel in the tank. *tt14971 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 1, 2001
- In the vehicles covered by the additional coverage program, the fuel pipe flapper valve may stick which could result in slow fill and frequent fuel filler nozzle shut-off. *tt01M04 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a fuel level indication intermittently dropping to empty with fuel in the fuel tank. *tt14837 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Some vehicles not equipped with side airbags may exhibit a condition where the airbag warning lamp is illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u2017 and / or u2018. *tt0135 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 19, 2001
- Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission during steady cruise driving or under light acceleration. *tt0114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 22, 2001
- Exhibiting one or multiple studs break on exhaust flanges. *jb14596 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes may exhibit a moaning / groaning noise on initial brake application (cold soak). *tt00265 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 25, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a v6 engine may exhibit a flickering condition of the headlamp, instrument cluster, radio, and interior lights during engine start-up and may continue d…00256 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 11, 2000
- On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such as full-throttle acceleration may occur. *tt00252 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit one or multiple threaded studs break on the exhaust flanges. This may be noted by a rattling noise, exhaust leak or a scraping noise when driving. *tt14542 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Information on improved fuel tank filler pipe grommet. *tt14516 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs) may exhibit an abs light on condition diagnosed as related to the wheel speed sensors. Ford motor company is investigating. *tt14475 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds. *tt14491 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed setting during vehicle start-up. *jb00186 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 4, 2000
- Vehicles equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes may exhibit a rear disc brake moan / groan noise. *jb14376 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation. *jb14355 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- 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. *jb00182 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb00S03 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vechiles equipped with 4500n cassette radios may exhibit a condition where the radio comes back on after the ignition is turned off while playing cassettes. *tt14183 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak at approximately 30 minutes. **mr14077 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. **mr8571 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Vehicles with 2.5l 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. *tt13975 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit the battery warning lamp illuminating due to fuse 2 or 7 blowing. *tt13936 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Information on the brake pad wear sensor. *tt13974 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2000
- 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 min…8334 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Information regarding brake pad wear sensor. *tt8331 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2000
- 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.8316 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit the battery warning lamp illuminating due to fuse 2 or 7 blowing. *tt8262 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience fluttering noise heard from heater plenum area vehicles built from 11/2/1998 through 12/22/1998. *mjs0041 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 21, 2000
- Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *mjs0037 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 7, 2000
- Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. *tt13866 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Experiencing the battery warning lamp illuminating due to fuse 2 blowing intermittently. *tt8218 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equiped with 4-wheel disc brakes may exhibit a groan / grind noise from the rear brakes on the first application after the vehicles has been parked overnight. *tt8192 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 2000
- 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 high…8128 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- 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 min…8054 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience the low coolant lamp to illuminate with coolant at normal operating level, vehicles with 2.5 l engines. *mjs0024 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 29, 2000
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs0019 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Vehicles built before jun 21, 2000, an improved fuel filler tank grommet is now available for service. *tt14516 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2000
- 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 minut…13830 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in fluid collecting on the main control assembly. *tt99249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Exhibiting a windnoise and / or water leak around the b-pillar mouldings. *tt99244 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor aggressive driving on vehicles with 2.5l engine and cd4e transaxle. *tt99237 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt99234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt13468 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a windnoise or whistle from the windshield a-pillar moldings. *tt13508 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles with the optional overhead warning indicator console may exhibit the door ajar warning and interior courtesy lamps illuminating when the key is turned to the on posit…13507 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt13454 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some customers may report a concern of radio operating with ignition switch off, with or without a key in ignition. *tt13552 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a windnoise or whistle from the windshield a-pillar moldings. *tt7532 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt7451 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt7430 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Subject regarding the check engine light may illuminate with one or more ignition coil diagnostic trouble codes that may include p0351, p0352 and / or po0353 with no associated coi…99217 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Some vehicles with cd4e automatic transaxle, may exhibit an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg odor from the exhaust following aggressive driving, such as full-throttle acceleratio…13399 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt13355 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit paint bubbling / peeling on the front and / or rear bumper. *tt13324 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a radio that is intermittently inoperative. *tt13319 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some customers may report a concern of radio volume going up and down on its own while driving or flucftating by itself. *tt13318 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles with cd4e automatic transacle may exhibit an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg odor from the exhaust following aggressive driving. *tt7311 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt7249 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- A concern with paint bubbling / peeling on the front and / or rear bumper. *tt7244 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles may exhibit a radio that is intermittently inoperative. *tt7243 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some customer may report a concern with the radio volume going up and down on its own while driving or fluctuating by itself. *tt7242 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- 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. *tt13386 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on activating octane adjust function with ngs/sbds. *tt13336 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Experiencing a grinding / groaning / squeaking / squealing noise when opening or closing the sunroof. *tt99193 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement. *tt6906 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Owner notification program providing additional coverage for replacement of the blower resistor and attached wire connector. This additional coverage is provided in case the vehicl…99M08 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l may exhibit a sulfur smell from the exhaust. (t13093 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Exepriencing an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes p0351, p0352, and / or p0353. *tt13034 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Concerns with 2.5l engine equipped vehicles and cd4e transaxle exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement. *tt9913137 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Information when diagnosing the ambient temperature display and / or the optional frost / ice warning system on some vehicles, awareness of the operating strategy may aid in imporo…9913092 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Engineering is currently investigating concerns with 2.5l vehicles exhibiting a sulfur smell from the exhaust. *tt9913029 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some 5-speed manual transmissions equipped vehicles built prior to march 15, 1999 may exhibit a 'grinding' noise from the front end when accelerating during a hard right hand turn.…9912702 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Exhibiting an intermittent concern of the power door locks self-actuating (locking) without pressing the lock button. *tt9912689 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Concerns with air coming from the instrument panel vents when floor, defrost, or floor / defrost is slected on vehicles built after 10/19/98. *tt9912688 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Concerns with loss of the power function of one or both exterior mirrors. *tt9912682 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Customers may complain of a sulfur smell from the exhaust on vehicles equipped with a 2.5l. *tt996746 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Information on vehicles exhibiting an intermittent malfunction indicator (mil) lamp and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0351, p0352 and p0353 with no obvious driveability concerns.…6732 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Concerns with activating the octane adjust function with ngs or sbds. *tt6707 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Some 2.5l vehicles equipped with mtx-75 transaxle may not move. This may be caused by the differential gear failing. *tt99148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 12, 1999
- 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. *tt99147 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 12, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp illuminating with no obvious driveability concerns and with any or all diagnostic trouble codes p0351, p0352, a…13021 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octaine adjust feature when using the module reconfiguration method. *tt12917 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Service tip information regarding engine oil leak diagnosis. *tt6576 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octane adjust feature when using the module reconfiguration method. *tt6546 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Information on diagnosing the ambient temperature display and / or the optional frost / ice warning system on certain vehicles. *tt6518 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Subject regarding excess condensation in the headlamps on some vehicles. *tt991310 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
- A rough idle, stalling at an idle, reduced power and / or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1381 and p1383 may be stored im memory on some vehi…99138 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no forward engagement. *tt99137 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt991210 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- 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. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt99111 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information on diagnosing the ambient temperature display. *tt12908 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Information on checking wire harness at the right front passenger anchor rail to floor pan. *tt12814 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Experiencing headlamp condensation. *tt12802 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with factory cd changers may exhibit customer concerns of cd inoperative, no cd displayed onthe radio display or one or more speakers inoperative when in cd …6398 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Information regarding minor condensation visible in the headlamps. *tt6387 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1381 and / or p1383 stored in memory. The vehicle may also have a rough idle or reduced powe…99105 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Concerns with the liftgate latch not releasing using interior release or rke transmitter; popping up when unlocked; misalignment; and / or high closing efforts. *tt9992 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 17, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt99-8-15 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 3, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving. *tt9989 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 3, 1999
- Exhibiting activation of the perimeter alarm system when the ignition key is turned to start or run, but the engine will crank and start normally. *tt12709 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan. *tt12707 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1999
- Some 5-speed manual transmission equipped vehicles built prior to march 15, 1999 may exhibit a grinding noise from the front end on turns. *tt12702 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1999
- Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving. *tt6201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1999
- Some customers may complain that the perimeter alarm system activates when the ignition key is turned to start. *tt99-6198 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1999
- Exhibiting a concern of a grinding noise from the front end on turns. *tt99-6192 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Exhibiting an intermittent concern of the power door lock self-actuating without pressing the lock button. *tt996166 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Concerns with air distribution coming from the instrument panel. *tt996165 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1999
- Information regarding inoperative mirrors. *tt6157 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit the liftgate assist strap pulling loose. *tt996140 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather. *tt996041 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1999
- Service tips regarding the outside rearview mirror "breakaway" design. *tt99412 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Conditions with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0460 stored in continuous memory without any driveability concerns. *tt9949 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a grind / groan noise from the front brakes, usually during stop-and-go (city) driving. *tt12613 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Addressing concerns of contamination in the coolant expansion tank (located on the passenger side inner fender). *tt12524 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Cd4e transaxle may exhibit a no forward drive concern. *tt12519 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with factory cd changers may exhibit customer concerns of cd inoperative, no cd displayed on the radio display or one or more speakers inoperative when in cd…12511 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject regarding ignition lock service replacement. *tt12621 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Concerns with temperature variation between the instrument panel air registers due to insufficient refrigerant charge. *tt12612 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information regarding two cd4e transaxles added to ford quality renewal (fqr) program. *tt12598 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Vehicles may exhibit a grinding / groaning noise from the front brakes during stop-and-go driving. *tt12588 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Concerns with contamination in the coolant expansion tank. *tt5848 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with a cd4e transaxle may exhibit a transmission no forward engagement. *tt5823 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information on diagnostic tips for cd changer. *tt5813 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Some vehicles with the bulb failure warning (lamp-out warning) in the optional overhed warning console may illuminate if an incorrect bulb is installed in any exterior lamp locatio…5747 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 1999
- On some vehicles, a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0325 (knock sensor circuit malfunction) may appear during koer, but further testing determines the knock sensor to be satisfactor…99178 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 23, 1999
- Some vehicles may have no forward engagement movement occurring although reverse engagement may be possible due to overdrive / reverse ring gear assembly causing a wobble and side …99175 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 23, 1999
- Concerns with the timing arrows/flags on the back of the camshaft sprocket (s) are mis-marked by as much as 30 degrees rotation. *yc982514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 1998
- 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, de…98259 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 21, 1998
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming information when replacing transaxle. *yc98242 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the liftgate will not open when using the liftgate release button on the left hand kick panel or by using the key fob. *tt12274 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles (w/ 4 wheel disc brakes) may exhibit a brake squeal / squeak noise from the front while braking after the rotors have warmed up. *tt12260 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit door lock(s) that intermittently re-lock without command or rapidly cycle to lock and unlock without command. *tt12250 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the liftgate will not open when using the liftgate release button on the left hand kick panel or by using the key fob. *tt5358 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with 4 wheel disc brakes may exhibit a brake squeak / squeal noise from the front while braking after the rotors have warmed up. *tt5342 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit door lock(s) that intermittently re-lock without command or rapidly cycle to lock and unlock without command. *tt5314 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting power steering fluid leak at the high pressure line to steering gear fitting. *tt5227 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles with the active anti-theft system. *tt5208 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Premature deterioration of the cooling system resulting in potential leaks and / or component failure may occur if conventional premium engine coolant (green-colored) is mixed with…982316 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Concerns of the passive anti-theft system (pats) may be inoperative. *yc982315 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with one or more diagnostic trouble codes: p0117, p0122, p0141, p0174-p0175, p0300-p0306, p…985184 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built before 5/25/98 may have loose or missing head buttons in the door grab handle due to poor adhesion. *tt985173 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Information regarding the calibration code decal. *tt985162 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak. *tt985136 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering fluid leak at the high pressure line to steering gear fitting. *mjs12176 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 1998
- For all 1999 cougar with active anti-theft system, disregard central security module (csm) diagnotic trouble codes (dtc). *mjs12172 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with auxiliary warning system will illuminate the service interval light after approximately 4800 miles (7700 km) or 358 days to indicate that routine maintenance sho…985092 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a low coolant light. *tt985087 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit carpet pulling out from under the sill plates or kick panels on either the driver or passenger side. *tt985068 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built before 5/25/98 may have loose or missing cougar head buttons in the door grab handle due to poor adhesion. *mjs12160 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminate with dtcs in the memory. *mjs12135 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles transmissions may exhibit a transmission fluid leak. *mjs12119 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicle does not contain a calibrationh code decal. , cross reference table for pcm part number to calibration code. *mjs12107 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicle with auxiliary warning system will illuminate the service interval light after approximately 4800 miles (7700 km) or 358 days to indiocate that routime maintenance should b…12090 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a low coolant light concern, workshop manual diagnosis may not lead to a resolution, note workshop manual updates. *mjs12089 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Information regarding some vehicles that may exhibit carpet pull out from under the sill plates or kick panels on either the driver or passenger side. *mjs12082 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Condition with high effort ignition key insertion/ removal and /or key chimes sound with door open and ignition key removed. *yc982114 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- The interior dome lamp and / or door ajar lamp ( door ajar lamp only on vehicles with auxiliary warning system) remains illuminated with the doors closed on some vehicles. *yc98208 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Some 1998-1999 contour/mystique/cougar equipped with 2.5l duratec built between 04/01/1998-08/14/1998 exibit erratic instumentation operation. *ak98-4812 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Courtesy lights stay on and/or door ajar lamp stays on.98-4740 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Frequent shutoff of the fuel handle when filling the fuel tank. Ak98153 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 3, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a concern of an intermittent no crank, no start condition. *tt11813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park. Vehicle will crank and start in neutral. *tt11791 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern of loose visor clip. *tt11767 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Engineering is investigating vehicles that exhibit brake noise while slowing to a stop. *tt11766 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Subject regarding the pc ed manual which is not clear on the monitoring process of the central security module (csm) pid data. *tt11763 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a concern of an intermittent no crank, no start by inadequate mating of connector c1936 or an under-torqued starter solenoid wire at c973a and c973b. *…4705 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park. Vehicle will crank and start in neutral. *tt4674 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern of loose visor clip. *tt4650 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Engineering is investigating certain vehicles that exhibit brake noise while slowing to a stop. *tt4649 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Subject regrading the pc ed manual which is not clear on the monitoring process of the central security module (csm) pid data. *tt4646 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a concern of an intermittent no crank, no start. *tt4609 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- On some vehicles, the front license plate bracket cannot be mounted to the front bumper by using the existing hardware and fasteners located in the glove box. *tt11532 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Work shop manuals are currently being printed and will arrive at the dealer shortly. *tt11517 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information used when performing diagnosis or programming keys on certain vehicles equipped with the fifth generation passive anti-theft (pats) system. *tt11493 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery. *yc982692 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information on performing diagnosis or programming keys on some 1998 vehicles. *yc982511 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1998