1998 Mercury Mountaineer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. Newest first.
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. if the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. in addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. owner notification began on august 29, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4.0L SOHC engines and still retain the original throttle body (part numbers 97jf-9e926ab or 97jf-9e926-ac). some of the original throttle bodies installed allowed a gap between the plate and bore to be built too narrow. this reduced clearance allowed the engine deposits normally present in the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in engine surge when the accelerator pedal breaks free.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original throttle bodies.
Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx II tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs and the primary hood latch IS either not engaged or IS released, a hood fly-up could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.
Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0L ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0L ohv/sohc or 5.0L engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5L, 3.0L ffv/efi or 4.0L engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cruise control IS used and this condition IS present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. at the present time, the replacement cables are not available. customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0L single overhead cam engines. the engine fuel lines can be damaged if the vehicle IS jump started and the ground cable IS attached to the fuel line bracket that IS located near the battery. since the bracket IS not grounded, the stainless steel fuel line braid could act as a ground…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fuel lines can leak, and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could potentially result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a warning label on the fuel line bracket advising owners not to use it for a jump start ground. also a revised bolt will be installed in the alternator bracket to provide a convenient jump start ground location.
Owner complaints
236 complaints22 involved a crash23 involved a fire29 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body · Visibility/wiper
At this point all 4 door locks/latches are messed up. Both driver &passenger back doors won't open from outside or inside. Driver &passenger front doors won't open from outside unless open from inside first. Key won't unlock doors. Back glass on hatch door won't open. Back wiper broken. Back hatch…
At this point all 4 door locks/latches are messed up. Both driver &passenger back doors won't open from outside or inside. Driver &passenger front doors won't open from outside unless open from inside first. Key won't unlock doors. Back glass on hatch door won't open. Back wiper broken. Back hatch wouldn't open untill I paid to have it fixed. I contacted the manufacturer they said my truck not on recall list & wanted me to pay to fix it. My truck has same issues as the ones being recalled. How do they determine which ones to recall?
- Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control
Under my hood started smoking, I popped my hood to find flames under it. I had to get my kids out the truck and put the flames out with and extinguisher. That's when I noticed that my brake fluid reservoir was melted and so were the wires that connect to the cruise control switch. Not I am without a vehicle to get to work and get my children to school.
- Seats
Drivers seat broken unable to adjust for proper vision via windshield.
- Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
One of the braided stainless steel fuel lines that attaches to the engines fuel rail developed a leak. I kept smelling a strong odor of gas, but I could not find out where it was coming from. After two weeks of smelling the gas, I took it to a garage and they showed me the gas squirting from the…
One of the braided stainless steel fuel lines that attaches to the engines fuel rail developed a leak. I kept smelling a strong odor of gas, but I could not find out where it was coming from. After two weeks of smelling the gas, I took it to a garage and they showed me the gas squirting from the braided hose going to the engine. I took the vehicle to the ford dealer and showed them the leak. They took the vehicle in their shop and removed the fuel lines. Because of the age of the vehicle, ford does not provide any replacement parts. I was unable to get replacement fuel lines from ford. I checked with "junk yards" all over the country. I had no luck finding replacement fuel lines. Junk yards cut the fuel line when they pull engines. I finally located a company in new castle, de that supplies hydraulic hoses, etc. I took my old fuel lines to them and they removed the fittings and installed them on new stainless steel braided lines. I took the new lines back to the ford dealer and they installed them on my vehicle. They said the new hoses had no leaks. The ford dealer charged me over $400.00 to remove the old hoses and install new hoses. The shop in new castle, de only charged me $40.00 for a pair of new hoses. I'm very lucky I did not have an engine fire. these stainless hoses are used on a lot of ford vehicles. Ford should be required to supply replacement hoses. *tr
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire rods, wheel bearings…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire rods, wheel bearings, and the tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
- Equipment · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Service brakes · Steering · Tires
Had a wreck coming down the mountain. Emergency brake didn't work ran into a tree and damaged a mailbox (related vehicle information: model year=1998, make=mountaineer , model=mercury ). *tr
- Electrical system · Visibility/wiper
All of a sudden with no warning my interior dome lights, power windows and front and back windshield wipers didn't function. I was driving it started to rain and I could see very well without functioning wipers. I had to pull over to the side of the road. I figure that a fuse might have blown but…
All of a sudden with no warning my interior dome lights, power windows and front and back windshield wipers didn't function. I was driving it started to rain and I could see very well without functioning wipers. I had to pull over to the side of the road. I figure that a fuse might have blown but when I checked all fuses they seem to be ok. I was reviewing a recall for a 1999 mountaineer for a gem problem. although my vehicle IS a 1998, could this problem be similar to the 1999 recall. it appears to have all the similar symptoms . IS it possible that my 1998 mountaineer has a recall for the same problem. Thank you *tr
- Tires
1998 mercury mountaineer. attorney representing consumer requests list of vehicle tire tread problems. *smd
- Electrical system · Engine
At 2 am we smelled smoke and saw it coming from garage, when I opened garage door flames were coming out of front of car. my mothers car burnt and it IS a total loss. We had to call fire dept. my garage was wrecked. My house has smoke damage. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Exterior lighting · Structure › Body · Tires
Moved my truck to let another car out of the drive way. Pulled back in turned the truck off came in the house and heard a loud boom. Looked out the window and fire was shooting up by the wheel. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages
1998 mercury mountaineer. the drivers door will not unlock from the outside with the key and most times will not open from the inside with the latch handle. I have heard that this problem exists with most 1998 - 2001 mercury mountaineers, ford explorers and ford rangers. in the event of an emergency such as a crash, I might not be able to get out of the vehicle. *tr
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer equipped with turbo tech radial a/sr tires, line size p235/75r15, dot number ut1tt2e4305. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when a loud pop sounded from the exterior of the vehicle. the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer equipped with turbo tech radial a/sr tires, line size p235/75r15, dot number ut1tt2e4305. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when a loud pop sounded from the exterior of the vehicle. the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over twice and landed onto the center lane of the highway. The contact sustained a mild concussion and injuries to the knee, back and neck. A police report was available. The failure was caused by the rear driver side tire exploding. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.
- Unknown or other
At approximately 2:15 I parked my 1998 mercury mountaineer on the street in front of my house. at approximately 2:30 I heard the vehicle theft alarm go off. when I went to shut off alarm, I saw flames coming from the right front wheel well. (i could not see what was happening on the other side…
At approximately 2:15 I parked my 1998 mercury mountaineer on the street in front of my house. at approximately 2:30 I heard the vehicle theft alarm go off. when I went to shut off alarm, I saw flames coming from the right front wheel well. (i could not see what was happening on the other side of vehicle) I went back into my house to fetch my dry chem fire extinguisher. I went back to the car and attempted to extinguish the fire. when I was unsuccessful, I had my son call 911 for fire department assistance. a fire truck responded within 3-5 minutes at which time the whole front end of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department put the fire out within 5 minutes. upon inspection, I noticed that the whole motor compartmant was consumed by the blaze and the fire had started to burn the dash and interior of the vehicle. the vehicle appears to be a total loss.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. early in the morning, the contact smelled something burning and noticed that her vehicle was on fire. as a result, the garage and part of the house were burned. the fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it originated from the engine…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. early in the morning, the contact smelled something burning and noticed that her vehicle was on fire. as a result, the garage and part of the house were burned. the fire department extinguished the fire and stated that it originated from the engine of the vehicle. the contact feels that this IS a safety issue because severe injuries could have occurred. the mileages were unknown.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing chains/timing chain guides failure.*tr
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. while checking the fluids in the vehicle, the hydraulic system failed that holds the hood. as a result, the hood released and nearly crashed the contacts hand. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on that component, however, they would investigate the failure. the current and failure mileages were 86,000. updated 10/16/07 *tr
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 90 mph. the contact had to place his foot behind the accelerator pedal and pull it up in order to stop the vehicle. he pulled the vehicle over and was still on the side of the road during the time of this complaint. the current and failure mileages were 117,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that there IS a crack in the center of the egr valve. the vehicle IS making an unfamiliar noise and gas fumes are entering the vehicle. there were no warning indicators. the vehicle has not been diagnosed. the purchase date, engine size, and a valid vin were unknown. the current mileage IS 72,000 and failure mileage was 69,000.
- Electrical system
Being the space IS limited, I have the same problem with my car as follows: my check engine light has been coming on. I have had various shops use their computer to find out why the light was on and have paid for cleaning valves, sensors, and hoses as well as having new sensors installed. The…
Being the space IS limited, I have the same problem with my car as follows: my check engine light has been coming on. I have had various shops use their computer to find out why the light was on and have paid for cleaning valves, sensors, and hoses as well as having new sensors installed. The first instance occurred at 90,000 mileage on my vehicle. Today, the shop where I now take my vehicle for servicing used their computer to see why the check engine light was on yet again and it generated a tsb from ford, article 04-7-5 which supersedes article tsb 03-25-1. This article states the issue as "some 1998 explorer/mountaineer vehicles equipped with the 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code(s) p0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold-bank 1) and/or p0430 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold - bank 2). The action listed for correction of this problem IS stated as "to service, reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm) to the latest calibration using wds release B28.3 or higher. Replacement of catalyst's IS no longer necessary to address the most common causes of this condition." this sounds like a problem ford installed on these 1998 mountaineers and I believe ford should bear the cost of reprogramming the computer in the vehicle for the vehicle to function properly and safely. The worker at the shop took the time to explain to me what this article meant and the possible ramifications to the functioning of my vehicle because of the problem caused by ford not having the correct computer program running in the vehicle. My mechanic IS telling me that this vehicle has 3 catalytic converters and will cost about $3000 for the parts alone. Because of this problem my vehicle will not pass emissions or inspection. I went 1 year with this problem and now it IS back again. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
TL* - the contact stated that while her 1998 mercury mountaineer was parked, the contact heard a loud noise coming from her vehicle. she noticed that her vehicle had flames coming from under the hood. the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. the contact feels that the cause of the…
TL* - the contact stated that while her 1998 mercury mountaineer was parked, the contact heard a loud noise coming from her vehicle. she noticed that her vehicle had flames coming from under the hood. the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. the contact feels that the cause of the fire was due to nhtsa campaign ID number : 00v422000( vehicle speed control). the contact can provide pictures, as well as, copy of the incident report. *jb
- Tires
1998 mountaineer's tires were apart of a recall and consumer IS requesting reimbursement. *ts the vehicle was originally equipped with wilderness at tires which were recalled. the consumer replaced these tire in 2004 after the consumer was almost involved in an accident as result of the faulty tires. *nm
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Dt*: the contact stated recall letter # 02s28 was received regarding the seat belt. When the vehicle was taken to a service dealer to replace seat belt bolt, the contact requested to have a remote door opener installed on the vehicle, as well. while the service dealer was attempting to install…
Dt*: the contact stated recall letter # 02s28 was received regarding the seat belt. When the vehicle was taken to a service dealer to replace seat belt bolt, the contact requested to have a remote door opener installed on the vehicle, as well. while the service dealer was attempting to install the remote door opener, there were problems programming the remote which resulted in a malfunction of the driver side door. the driver door would not lock or unlock. the contact expressed unhappiness with the long wait and the run around from the dealer in repairing the vehicle.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Consumer complaint concerning vehicle catching on fire . *ts the vehicle caught on fire on 8/25/06. the recall repair for the cruise control deactivation switch was scheduled for 8/28/06. the consumer feels that the switch was the cause of the fire. the consumer IS requesting the blue book value from the manufacturer. *nm
- Electrical system
I am the original owner of a 1998 mercury mountaineer, V8, AWD, vin [xxx] with 142,000 miles. I parked the car in my driveway on friday evening, july 14, 2006 where the car remained unused until sunday afternoon, july 16, 2006. on sunday afternoon, july 16, 2006, around 1:00 pm the car caught…
I am the original owner of a 1998 mercury mountaineer, V8, AWD, vin [xxx] with 142,000 miles. I parked the car in my driveway on friday evening, july 14, 2006 where the car remained unused until sunday afternoon, july 16, 2006. on sunday afternoon, july 16, 2006, around 1:00 pm the car caught fire, also catching my house on fire. the car was a total loss and the house sustained major damage in one area. the car was not used between the time it was parked and caught fire. *nm updated 07/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Electrical system · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer
I bought my vehicle about 3 years ago. It had 60,000 on the odometer. The back windshield wiper never worked, and does once in a while and the radio light never stays on. Once in a while it will show the station or the time. My drivers side door handle has always been loose. My engine light came on…
I bought my vehicle about 3 years ago. It had 60,000 on the odometer. The back windshield wiper never worked, and does once in a while and the radio light never stays on. Once in a while it will show the station or the time. My drivers side door handle has always been loose. My engine light came on a year after I got it and it will not go off. It say egr flow insufficient and yet I have replaced all of those and had the computer reset. The passenger side door does not lock unless I lock it by hand and then you can't open it. The back seats sometimes lock and other times won't. My seat was recalled and I took it, and now it IS broken. These cars are not made very well and I think we should get letters on the recalls. I haven't received but one letter and I took it immediately, but I see there have been other recalls and I wasn't notified. What should I do now? *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton V-8 and V-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or…
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton V-8 and V-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi IS not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi IS aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi?s analysis showed, it IS possible for a spark plug to detach from the engine cylinder threads in the subject vehicles.however, odi?s analysis of 474 complaints describing such incidents found only a very few alleged any safety-related consequences.none of these showed any evidence of a serious safety consequence.given the large population and relatively long exposure time of the subject vehicles, the complaint analysis indicates that the risk to motor vehicle safety from the alleged defect IS very low.in view of the foregoing, it IS unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsa?s limited resources to best accomplish the agency?s safety mission, the petition IS denied.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in…
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford IS also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation IS closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
- Front seat back recliner attachment
By letter dated august 4, 2003, ford notified the agency that it IS conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03V281) involving certain model year (my) 1998-2001 ford explorer / mercury mountaineer 4-door, my 1998-2000 ford explorer 2-door and my 2001-2002 ford explorer sport and sport trac vehicles…
By letter dated august 4, 2003, ford notified the agency that it IS conducting a voluntary safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 03V281) involving certain model year (my) 1998-2001 ford explorer / mercury mountaineer 4-door, my 1998-2000 ford explorer 2-door and my 2001-2002 ford explorer sport and sport trac vehicles equipped with high back seats.complaints allege that the driver's seat back reclined without warning.a bolt between the upper seat recliner attachment and the seat back frame may fracture.ford will replace the bolt that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame on the driver side seat.based on ford's safety recall action, this investigation IS closed.
- Windshield wiper malfunction
There is no summary currently available
- Steering knuckle separations
There is no summary currently available
- Vehicle hesitation/stalling
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel line damage from jump starting
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10017891Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD.
- 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application.
- 10008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip.
- 10008203Driveability-malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated-diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0420 and/or p0430.
- 10004886Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system.
- 10004038Rattle/buzz sound from under the vehicle on 4.0L single overhead cam (SOHC) engines.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10003831An uncommanded shift to 4X4 low.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10002780Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
- 10002643Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving.
- 10001922Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube.
- 10000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
- 6092219Information regarding clean air tube retaining clamps / throttle body cam.
- 6092199Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal.
- 6092133The rear wiper blade on some vehicles built through 1/22/99 may flip over when run through soft cloth style car washes.
- 6092122Some vehicles with 4.0L SOHC engines may exhibit a vibration / moan / boom at idle.
- 6092013Use kleenex brand juniors or li'l travelers to refill tissues for certain vehicles with the high series center console facial tissue compartment.
- 6091923Vibration on light to moderate acceleration at 0 - 45 mph on A4WD vehicles.
- 6091841Exhibiting a power steering fluid leak from the steering gear boot(s).
- 6091778Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag light on intermittently with diagnostic trouble code b1924.
- 6091767Vehicles with limited slip / traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning.
- 6091761Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot.
- 6091754Brief information on checking transmission fluid level. *T
- 6091750Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering grunt / groan / noise while turning.
- 6091736Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 mph to 40 mph.
- 6091686Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a noise down position and less than 1/4 tank of fuel.
- 6091676Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) IS replaced.
- 6091661Service tips when servicing a 4.0L SOHC short block assembly.
- 6090871Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L SOHC engines may exhibit a vibration / moan / boom at idle.
- 6090816A condition with the rear wiper blade on vehicles built through 1/22/1999 may flip over when run through soft cloth style car washes.
- 6090757Service tip information when servicing the 4.0L SOHC short block assembly.
- 6090690Service tips information provided to assist when servicing vehicles with short block assembly.
- 6090619Information regarding manual a/c system- blower works in high setting only. *Mjs
- 6090598Information regarding neutral tow kit available. *Mjs
- 6090591Information regarding seat that willl not move forward. *Mjs
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