Engine
4.6L 8-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 254 of 304 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 76 of 304 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Tires
47 complaint records2 crash reports
"THE TIRE COMPLIANCE LABLE FOR REAR INFLATION STATES 80 PSI, HOWEVER THE TIRE APPEARS OVER INFLATED AT 80 PSI, DEALER RECOMMENDS 70 PSI...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse tires parts in the directory →
Power train
37 complaint records2 crash reports
"WHEN DRIVING DOWN A STEEP GRADE IN 1ST GEAR WITH FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND THE ENGINE DIED/STALLED. *AK'..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
31 complaint records2 fire reports
"THE RADIATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIME DUE TO LEAKAGE. THE HEATER CORE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO LEAKAGE. *TS *NLM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP05005 opened Sep 2005 | closed Jan 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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... |
| EA05005 opened Mar 2005 | closed Aug 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES - led to recall 08V025000 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... |
| EA02001 opened Feb 2002 | closed May 2003 | Steering | STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION - led to recall 03V196000 SEE ATTACHED SUMMARY FOR TECHNICAL DETAILS |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V385000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. | Normally free |
| 06V286000 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. | Normally free |
| 05V388000 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. | Normally free |
| 03V196000 | Steering | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE SEPARATES FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT, THE STEERING SYSTEM BECOMES DISCONNECTED. | Normally free |
| 00V231000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED AT THE KANSAS CITY OR NORFOLK ASSEMBLY PLANTS. THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY COULD HAVE A HOLE RUBBED THROUGH IN ONE OF TWO LOCATIONS. | Normally free |
| 98V095000 | Wheels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE. | Normally free |
| 97V187000 | Tires | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS. THE TIRES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED DURING MOUNTING ONTO THE WHEELS. | Normally free |
| 97V171000 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN... | Normally free |
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| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96V184000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | THE RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING. | Normally free |
| 96V161000 | Equipment | THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019420 2019-08-21 | Other | 5,327 | Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. |
| 2011281 2011-08-01 | Fuel System | 166,282 | On certain 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250, and 2002-2003 Lincoln Blackwood vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New... |
| 2009292 2009-10-14 | Other | 492,877 | On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. |
| 2005028 2005-02-14 | Electrical | 304,417 | On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. |
| 2003141 2003-05-27 | Steering | 10,942 | On certain vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft yoke may not have been properly seated onto the steering gear input shaft during installation. In this condition, the yoke may not be properly clamped to the input shaft. |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000211 2000-09-29 | Fuel System | 31,540 | On certain vehicles equipped with a manual 4X4 transfer case shifter, fuel line abrasion could occur as the result of the fuel line rubbing against the dash panel or contacting the shifter linkage. |
| 1998095 1998-05-12 | Suspension | 141,580 | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE. |
| 1997180 1997-10-17 | Structure | 72,763 | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-0073 Apr 2016 | Fuel System | For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. | |
| TSB160073 Apr 2016 | Fuel System | Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action | |
| TSB-14-0164 Sep 2014 | Fuel System | FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. MODEL 1997-99 F250 LD, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-03 BLACKWOOD. *PE | |
| TSB-14-0147 Aug 2014 | Fuel System | FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. MODEL 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-2003 BLACKWOOD. *PE | |
| 07212 Oct 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05417 Mar 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT | |
| 042107 Dec 2004 | Power Train | GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 04217 Nov 2004 | Power Train | GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 04L19 Sep 2004 | Steering | CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER - LITERATURE PROGRAM 04L19 - TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 17571 Feb 2004 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT | |
| 16515 Jan 2004 | Steering | OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT | |
| 03213 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | A NO-START OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION MAY OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. *TT | |
| 032119 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | AN ENGINE VIBRATION AND/OR MOANING NOISE AT 2600-3000 RPM. *TT | |
| 032120 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 7.3L DIT GLOW PLUG START-UP ON-TIME DURING COLD TEMPERATURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| 032121 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | A HIGH NUMBER OF HIGH PRESSURE REXROTH PUMPS AND INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATORS (IPR) ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAKING, WHEN ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS A NEW GASKET OR SEAL ON EITHER THE PUMP OR IPR. *TT | |
| 032123 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LOW RPM, NO START, RUNS POORLY, STALL. 7.3L DIT ENGINE. *TT | |
| 032125 Oct 2003 | Electrical System | AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| 032140 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE BUCK, SURGE OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING/HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT | |
| 03148 Jul 2003 | Power Train | NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| 03103 May 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLES WITHOUT THE COOLANT LOCK-OFF MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT | |
| 0398 May 2003 | Fuel System | 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. *TT | |
| 0342 Mar 2003 | Fuel System | POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE, ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES. *TT *JB | |
| 030402 Feb 2003 | Fuel System | ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES, A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE. REVISED SERVICE PARTS. *TT | |
| 02193 Sep 2002 | Fuel System | DRIVEABILITY-IDLE-HIGH IDLE SPEEDS-THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE. *MJ | |
| 02176 Sep 2002 | Exterior Lighting | LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ | |
| 02E17 Mar 2002 | Fuel System | SUBJECT REGARDING HEATER HOSE TO FUEL RAIL FLEX LINE INSPECTION. *JG | |
| 15570 Jan 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS INCLUDING LACKS POWER, HESITATES, HARD TO START, AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND PRODUCE POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0103, P0172 AND P0175. *TT | |
| 01246 Dec 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT | |
| 01215 Oct 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | A CONDITION MAY EXIST, WHERE THROTTLE STICKING MAY OCCUR ON A FEW VEHICLES IN VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AFTER OPERATING AT STEADY SPEED OR EXTENDED IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. *TT | |
| 01205 Oct 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT | |
| 01182 Sep 2001 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A COSMETIC CRACK IN THE OUTER DOOR PANEL AT THE LOWER REAR CORNER OF WINDOW OPENING.*JB | |
| 01181 Sep 2001 | Power Train | BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB | |
| 15260 Sep 2001 | Electrical System | CONCERNS WITH CORRODED POSITIVE STARTER CABLE. *TT | |
| 01166 Aug 2001 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WATER IN THE TRANSFER CASE, THIS COULD CAUSE LOW RANGE 4X4 LAMP TO ILLUMINATE, SHORT OF TRANSFER CASE SWITCH, OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BE ERRATIC OR INOPERATIVE. *SLC | |
| 15113 Aug 2001 | Fuel System | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILL VALVE SEALING CONDITION. *YD | |
| 0193 May 2001 | Power Train | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AND / OR A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM THE EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL AREA MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. | |
| 0147 Mar 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT | |
| 01111 Jan 2001 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WATER LEAK AROUND THE REAR (SLIDING) WINDOW. *TT | |
| 98S14 Jan 2001 | Wheels | SAFETY RECALL UPDATE TO REPLACE LOCKING LUG NUTS. *TT | |
| 00261 Dec 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT | |
| 00254 Dec 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE BUCK, SURGE, OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING / HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT | |
| 00238 Nov 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK / NO START CONDITION IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 12 DEGREES C (10 DEGREES F). *TT | |
| 00239 Nov 2000 | Electrical System | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. *TT | |
| 002310 Nov 2000 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 14455 Nov 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT | |
| 14365 Sep 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT. *JB | |
| 98168 Apr 2000 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD | |
| 98169 Apr 2000 | Steering | STEERING -ALIGNMENT-TOE SET PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD | |
| 981610 Apr 2000 | Seats | THE SEAT BACK MAY NOT LATCH/ LOCK IN THE DESIRED POSITION AND REMAIN FOLDED FORWARD OVER THE SEAT CUSHION. YD | |
| 981612 Apr 2000 | Fuel System | FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS. YD | |
| 981613 Apr 2000 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR. YD | |
| 981617 Apr 2000 | Unknown Or Other | FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD | |
| 00611 Mar 2000 | Power Train | SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS | |
| 0038 Feb 2000 | Power Train | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS | |
| 13838 Feb 2000 | Visibility | CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A WINDSHIELD CREAK / SQUEAK. *TT | |
| 0014 Jan 2000 | Structure | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INNER FENDER WELL- DENTED OR DINGED FROM STONES BEING THROWN INTO WHEELWELL. *MJS | |
| 0015 Jan 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| 0017 Jan 2000 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT ON THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES MAY APPEAR. *MJS | |
| 7821 Jan 2000 | Structure | CRACKS IN THE DOOR SHEET METAL AT THE LOWER REAR OF THE WINDOW OPENING NEAR THE BELT MOLDING. | |
| 13745 Jan 2000 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Read the tire date codes and look for uneven wear.Uneven wear on this vehicle often points back to the suspension. Four different date codes tell their own story.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 10 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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