1998 Mercury Mystique service bulletins & manufacturer communications
242 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Mercury Mystique. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 242
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure. *tt16880 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 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
- Replacement speaker installation tips. *tt022001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp flashing out a 2 digit diagnostic trouble code and no communication with air bag module using scan tools. *tt16140 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Subject regarding automatic shifter assembly or the indicator housing replacement. *tt15894 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 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
- 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 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 a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 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/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
- 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
- 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 s…14877 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 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
- 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. *tt14836 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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 equipped with daytime running lamps (drl) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the instrument cluster flashing when the daytime running lamps are on. *tt14775 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- The temperature gauge reads high in the normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature.98166 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 7, 2000
- A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers. This coating must be removed before delivery to the customer. Yd98164 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 7, 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
- 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
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines may exhibit symptoms of clutch slippage or no clutch engagement after performinb repairs to the clutch system. *mjs13761 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Clutch will not engage after service.7923 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Concerns with the interior lamp staying on. *tt99248 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 29, 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
- Owner notification program providing additional coverage for replacement of the blower switch, resistor and attached wire connectors. This additional coverage is provided in case t…99M01 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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 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
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine and cd4e transmission may exhibit a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt7349 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60-70 mph. *tt7344 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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 vehicles that have water leaking onto front floor from door panel area. *tt99215 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 18, 1999
- A condition with fuel filler door unable to close completely. *tt99204 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Concerns with a harsh shift felt at large throttle openings (or at heavy acceleration rate) on some vehicles. *tt99201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine and cd4e transmission may exhibit a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt13379 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt13355 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt7249 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- On some vehicles, the water pump bearing may deteriorate and become loose. This is a owner notification program for water pump replacement. *tt99B23 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Customer may comment on vibration at 60 - 70 mph at cruise. *tt13364 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on activating octane adjust function with ngs/sbds. *tt13336 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Exhibiting a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt13316 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Engineering is investigating some vehicles that may exhibit vibration while braking. *tt983160 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 22, 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
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt99195 · 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
- Information regarding front grille peel. *mjs13196 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding clunk/rattle on tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *mjs13178 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding front grille peel. *mjs7008 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt6994 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 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 for additonal coverage on heater blower switch, resistor and attached wire connectors replacement. This additional coverage is provided in case the vehic…99M07 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking or clunking sound during rapid acceleration / deceleration as when letting off and putting your foot down on the accelerator quickly. *tt11725 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Subject regarding ford quality renewal (fqr) assemblies. *tt6567 · 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
- Some vehicles built between 7/1/98 and 12/31/98 may exhibit a fuel filler door not closing properly. *tt6501 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 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
- 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
- Subject regarding the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, and / or p0306 stored in memory. *tt99121 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- Concerns with fuel filler door not closing properly. *tt12888 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection). *tt12846 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Information on the availability of ford quality renewal 2.5l and 3.0l 4v engines. *tt6478 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Concerns with vibration at 60 - 70 mph. *tt6320 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Subject regarding ford quality renewal (fqr) exchange program. *tt6696 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60 - 70 mph (100 - 115 kph). *tt6091738 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1999
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt5963 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1999
- Information regarding decklid release issues. *tt12726 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan. *tt12707 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1999
- Experiencing vibration at 60 - 70 mph (110 - 12- kph). *tt9912781 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1999
- Online service information pertaining to various decklid release issues. *tt6243 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving. *tt6201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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
- 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
- Concerns with the left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the center and / or right vents. *tt12525 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject regarding 60 amp fuse blown. *tt12520 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Cd4e transaxle may exhibit a no forward drive concern. *tt12519 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject regarding ignition lock service replacement. *tt12621 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt12597 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject on steering column gap hider service replacement. *tt12498 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the center and / or right vents. *tt5849 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Some vehicles built between august 1997 and february 1998 may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (abs) light on and the blower inoperative. *tt5844 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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 service replacement of the steering column gap hider. *tt5795 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs. *tt98203 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 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
- Information regarding revised water pump replacement procedure. *yc982510 · 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
- Safety recall involving certain vehicles with automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel - part availability). *tt98S26S2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Safety recall involving certain vehicles with automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel. *tt98S26S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 7, 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 2.0l equipped vehicles built before april 1, 1998 may exhibit a broken or leaking water pump. An improved water pump is now available. *tt12304 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some 2.5l equipped vehicles may exhibit an inoperative alternator due to rusting / corrosion on the brush path of the slip rings. *tt12301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough engine and / or set various diagnostic trouble codes after attempting to reprogram the pcm with ngs car version 5.1 or earlier. *tt12299 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Brief information on tsb 97-26-7 (gauge - fuel - does not read below 1/4) applies only to certain vehicles built before 2/2/98 at kansas city assembly plant and 2/16/98 at cuautitl…12229 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed. *tt12192 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles maye xhibit exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0171 and p0172 stored in memory. *tt5306 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Concerns with fuel gauge which does not read below 1/4. *tt5293 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed. *tt5238 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt5203 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative alternator. This concern is under investigation. *tt5140 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed or the shift lever may exhibit a click sound each time brake pedal is depressed. *tt5139 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Minimal clearance of the cd4e transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult. *yc982311 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Some vehicles built with rear fuel lines may allow fuel to seep and evaporate at the metal line to nylon tube joint at the rear of the vehicles near the fuel filter. *tt98E04 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 6, 1998
- Some vehicles may require key programming issues for the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt985187 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 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 may exhibit an inoperative alternator. *ak985140 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed or the shift lever may exhibit a click sound each time brake pedal is depressed. *tt985139 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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 condition of check engine light on and continuous diagnostic trouble code p0446 (evap system malfunction). *tt985095 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs12174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built prior to 6/16/98 may have a broken / detached instrument panel cluster bezel gaphider. *tt985089 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with 2.9l engines may exhibit a broken or leaking water pump. *mjs12165 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicle may exhibit a/c or heater blower air that flows from the defrost vents only. *mjs12164 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may require key programming for the passive anti-theft pats. *mjs12142 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed or the shift lever may exhibit a click sound each time brake pedal is depressed. *mjs12106 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative alternator. *mjs12105 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of check engine light (mil) on and continuous dtc po466 (evap system malfunction). *mjs12076 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles built prior to 6/16/98 may have a broken/detached ip clustr bezel gaphider. The hider is a hinged flap between the steering column shroud and the ip bezel. *mjs12075 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a/c or heater blower air that flows from the defrost vents only. *mjs985197 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a broken or leaking water pump. *mjs985196 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Concerns with temperature reads high within normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature. *yc98213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc98203 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Some customers may complain of cooling fan operating continuously. *tt98B30 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Subject on engine block heaters. *tt98B21 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 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
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. Ak981512 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 3, 1998
- Frequent shutoff of the fuel handle when filling the fuel tank. Ak98153 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 3, 1998
- TRANSAXLE FAILED. YD98152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 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 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 malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455 set. *tt4619 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- An engine coolant loss may occur from the engine block heater area. *yc9886 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Issue with door speaker grilles may crack during normal usage on some vehicles. *yc9881 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt9873 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Some vehicles built before 2/2/98 at kansas city and 2/16/98 at cuautitlan, mexico may exhibit a no communication with pats-module concern. *tt11533 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 1998
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (pats) check the customers key ring for any magnetic objects like the mobile speedpass key whi…11530 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with mtx v6 transaxle cases may malfunction due to differential gear failure possibly caused by abusive driving. *tt11520 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an ignition key high removal effort. *tt11514 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with cd4e transaxles may exhibit a no drive concern when in the overdrive selector position. *tt11501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Exhibiting a noise in the front of the vehicle and possibly caused by a front stabilizer bar or link noise. *tt11499 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience harsh shift events, usually on the 1-3 upshift or the 3-2 downshift. *tt11494 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Customer concern of noise in the power steering. *tt9811485 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative a/c or inadequate cooling. *yc9811093 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery. *yc982692 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Southeast michigan area dealers only engineering is investigating customer concerns of noise during cranking, or no crank on 1998 2.5l vehicles. *yc982687 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information used when performing tests using sbds on vehicles built after january 31, 1998. *tt982549 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with 2.5l engine may exhibit a customer concern of noise in the power steering. *yc982513 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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
- Additional information regarding the attempts to retro- fit a servo cushion spring to the transmission. *yc982473 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience harsh shift events, usually on the 1-3 upshift or the 3-2 downshift. *yc982472 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with cd4e transaxle may exhibit a " no drive " concerns when in the overdrive selector position. *yc982470 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise in the front of the vehicle. *yc982462 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Special field action 97l14- warranty guides for vehicles equipped with 2. Ol zetec engines. *yc97L14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles parking brake equipped with rear disc brakes may stick and/or bind when attempting to release. *yc985A17 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc9844 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 2, 1998
- During removal the license plate attaching fasteners may break. *yc9841 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Information on using rotunda universal lifting bracket for lifting and removal of engine. *tt983075 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 1998
- Concerns with incorrect brake shoe / lining assembly. *tt983081 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 26, 1998
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc9833 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc9831 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit multiple wheel speed sensor codes. *tt983216 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Feb 13, 1998
- Information pertaining to rear view mirror electronic compass calibration instructions. *tt983300 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 4, 1998
- Exhibiting a malfunction indicator light (mil) on with various codes and possible driveability concerns. *tt983311 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 3, 1998
- Subject regarding changes to the electronic engine control system. *tt9811344 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Conditions with a no start / hard start or a hesitation when accelerating or during turns. *tt9811332 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with anti-lock brake systems (abs) may exhibit a growling / grinding noise when backing up an incline or under hard acceleration in reverse. *tt9811330 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Information replacing the fuel pump / sender. *tt9810785 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt983566 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt98110 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Concerns with automatic transaxle prndl indicator bezel may break. *tt9811 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a vibration at highway speeds. *tt983583 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 7, 1998
- Subject regarding seat belt locator button replacement. *tt9810799 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt983566 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Mil light on with evaporative dtc p0442, p0455090308 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt976011 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc97090297183 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Service manual contains erroneous procedure and art in the assembly. *yc97050110630 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Climate control system vacuum motor links falling off may be repaired by adding the appropriate size internal star washer retainer to the end of the shaft after installing the link…BC106019705 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 1997
- Some 96 & 97 vehicles misbuilt with 1998 model year fuel gauge. *twBC2446970501 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Customer complaints of doors that lock inadvertently. *twBC2395970501 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Leak- automatic transmission fluid- cd4e transaxle in fluid collection on main control assembly. *jd9759 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Parking brake- parking brake sticks and binds- does not release- vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes. *jd9752 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 1997