1996 Ford Tempo

Owner complaints

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• Jan 18, 2001SD
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  I have recently purchased a 1996 ford contour and don't know if the recalls have been taken care of. do I need a recall authorization or something to take the vehicle to a ford dealership. The floor shifter on the automatic transmission may need to be repaired. I don't know if that IS part of the…

  I have recently purchased a 1996 ford contour and don't know if the recalls have been taken care of. do I need a recall authorization or something to take the vehicle to a ford dealership. The floor shifter on the automatic transmission may need to be repaired. I don't know if that IS part of the recall #98v23300. Please advise how I should proceed. I did not see another form to request this information. thank you, karen l. Johnson

• Jun 20, 1996MD
  Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

  Heard noise when applying the brakes due to wear of the outer front wheel bearing. *ak

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Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 51872Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of "for off-road use only" - the bulbs draw more current than the oem bulbs and can result in actuation of the shor circuit protection feature.
• 505272.5L duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator, water pump belt/tensioner, egr tube, linkshaft bracket or exhaust manifolds.
• 50469For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (R11 level).

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