Engine
4.2L 6-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 70 of 84 complaints with a usable failure date.
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.
Brakes
18 complaint records2 crash reports
"FRONT DISC BRAKES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *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 brakes parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
15 complaint records2 fire reports2 crash reports
"I WAS DRIVING FROM NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA WHEN I ALMOST GOT HOME THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE BACK OF THE CAR WHERE THE WHEEL ARE, ON MY PASSENGER SIDE. *TR..."- 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 →
Fuel system
12 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK. THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FUEL LINE CRACK NHTSA RECALL 01V114000.*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 fuel system 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... |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V051000 | Vehicle Speed Control | FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS,... | Normally free |
| 00V284000 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. | Normally free |
| 00V115000 | Wheels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS. | Normally free |
| 99V046000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE "60/40" HINGED SIDE CARGO DOORS. THE STRIKERS FOR THE 60/40 DOOR SINGLE LATCH SYSTEM WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN STRESS CRACKS AT THE STRIKER WIRE LOWER STAKE JOINT. | Normally free |
| 98V257000 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999162 1999-09-15 | Emissions | 169 | Certain CNG vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. The natural gas fuel fill valve may leak due to flaking of the nickel plating inside the valve. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOR-X8B9R-11 Apr 2018 | Steering | This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. | |
| 17467 Jan 2005 | Fuel System | ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT | |
| 17406 Sep 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT | |
| 04E10 May 2004 | Fuel System | EMISSION RECALL 04E10: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - FITTING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJ | |
| 17385 Nov 2003 | Air Bags | AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 032132 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK BUT NO START OR A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT | |
| 032134 Oct 2003 | Electrical System | THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1298 (INJECTOR DRIVE MODULE (IDM) FAILURE). *TT | |
| 032137 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PURCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *TT | |
| 032138 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE BUILT AFTER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 896812 MAY HAVE A INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) OIL AERATION READING THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE SPECIFICATION. *TT | |
| 13621 Oct 2003 | Electrical System | IMPROVEMENTS TO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) DIAGNOSTICS. *TT | |
| 16258 Oct 2003 | Electrical System | VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. *TT | |
| 16480 Oct 2003 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT | |
| 03148 Jul 2003 | Power Train | NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| 16916 Jun 2003 | Electrical System | REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS. *TT | |
| 16683 Mar 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB | |
| 16697 Mar 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB | |
| 15871 May 2002 | Equipment | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT | |
| 15686 Mar 2002 | Power Train | CONCERNS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1280 RETRIVED FROMTHE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT | |
| 15271 Sep 2001 | Fuel System | DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG | |
| 01156 Aug 2001 | Visibility | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC | |
| 01146 Jul 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES AND OTHER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. | |
| 011406 Jul 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. *TT | |
| 01119 Jun 2001 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES WITH HIGH ODOMETER READING OR SEVERE SERVICE MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES ON VEHICLES PRODUCE BEFORE 2/6/2001. *TT | |
| 0147 Mar 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT | |
| 13820 Mar 2001 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING A PCM WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. A NEW CALIBRATION WAS RECENTLY RELEASED TO PROVIDE IMPROVED MIL DIAGNOSTIC AND TO CORRECT A 4R100 TRANSMISSION SURGE AT LIGHT TO MEDIUM THROTTLE. *TT | |
| 14160 Mar 2001 | Unknown Or Other | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR A CIRCUIT) STORED, ACCOMPANIED WITH A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *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 | |
| 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 | |
| 00L05 Nov 2000 | Equipment | THIS SERVICE ACTION REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO EMISSION CONTROL LABELS. *TT | |
| 00221 Oct 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINES AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0896812 (ENGINE BUILD DATE), MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION.*JB | |
| 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 | |
| 00154 Jul 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE WHINE-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA 80 AXLES-5.4L/6.8L AND 7.3L. *JB | |
| 14184 Jun 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3 DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE ROUGHNESS, MISSES, BUCK / JERK, HESITATION / STUMBLE, SURGE, LACK OF POWER, VARIOUS IDLE SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, ETC. *TT | |
| 0068 Mar 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION JUST OFF IDLE AND OR MISFIRE CONCERS MAY BE PRESENT ON SOME VEHICLES ACCOMPANIED WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). | |
| 00610 Mar 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control | INFORMATION ON THE 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PRUCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *MJS | |
| 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 | |
| 00510 Mar 2000 | Suspension | CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. *MJS | |
| 8260 Mar 2000 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT | |
| 13934 Mar 2000 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT | |
| 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 | |
| 8046 Feb 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING THE PCM WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION. *TT | |
| 0022 Jan 2000 | Power Train | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS, FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSIION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IF NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED. *MJS | |
| 0015 Jan 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| 7895 Jan 2000 | Suspension | WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. | |
| 13763 Jan 2000 | Suspension | VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. *MJS | |
| 13820 Jan 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING (NOT) TO REPROGRAM A PCM WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION ON A PRE-DECEMBER 1998 BUILD DATE. *MJS | |
| 14184 Jan 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE THAT RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK / JERK, HESITATE / STUMBLE, SURGE, LACKS POWER, VARIOUS IDLE SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *TT | |
| 14310 Jan 2000 | Unknown Or Other | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INCORRECT P1729 (4X4 LOW SWITCH) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IN CONTINUES MEMORY. *TT | |
| 996889 Dec 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON 7.3L DIT VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE KNOCK WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED AS A ROD KNOCK. *TT | |
| 99236 Nov 1999 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT | |
| 992311 Nov 1999 | Unknown Or Other | EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT OR LOW RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 99242 Nov 1999 | Structure | INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT | |
| 7475 Nov 1999 | Vehicle Speed Control | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 73L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT | |
| 13488 Nov 1999 | Vehicle Speed Control | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT | |
| 99222 Oct 1999 | Electrical System | SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT | |
| 13367 Oct 1999 | Service Brakes | SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT | |
| 99E03 Oct 1999 | Fuel System | EMISSION RECALL FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILLER-VALVE WHICH COULD LEAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED WHICH CAN EXCEED EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *TT | |
| 7133 Oct 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL CACKLE IN WARM WEATHER AND / OR IN A HIGH ALTITUDE AREA. *TT | |
| 7239 Oct 1999 | Unknown Or Other | VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE BUILT MARCH 1, 1999 OR LATER MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) OF P0351 TO P0354. *TT |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- 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.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 5 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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