1998 Mercury Grand Marquis technical service bulletins
164 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles...
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Extended coverage program 05N04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Multiple driveability concerns under acceleration caused by ignition coil
- Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan
- Intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Excessive moisture in the headlamp assembly
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Revised cooling fan motor available
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- On some vehicles, the brake shift interlock may be inoperative, now allowing the operator to move the...
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm
- Some vehicles produced before 3/5/2002 may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Some vehicles equipped with a one-touch down module or a drivers door moudle may exhibit a condition where...
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles with 4R700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Vehicles may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6L 2V engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss
- Some vehicles built 04/15/2000 or earlier equipped with a keyless entry system may exhibit an inoperative...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a stall at idle after start-up condition
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6L romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Vehicles built up to december of 1999 may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when driving...
- Service action 00E11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- On some vehicles, the engine mounts may not exhibit satisfactory durability under severe operating...
- Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips
- Information regarding revised engine mounts for severe duty vehicles
- Concerns with fuel tank thump
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bang / popping noise heard from the exhaust system during cool-down
- Some vehicles with full size luxury wheels covers may exhibit a clicking noise while driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative keyless entry pad
- Some vehicles with full size luxury wheel covers may exhibit a clicking noise while driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit a miss, buck / jerk, surge in the ignition coil / spark plug boot
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight steering drift / wander condition, usually noted during highway driving
- The vehicle may exhibit detonation/spark knock.
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- This bulletin mentions that the workshop manuals do not contain a procedure for inspecting the pitman arm...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Subject regarding ford quality renewal (FQR) assembly launch of 4.6L 2V engine
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust moan / roar heard on slight acceleration and at speeds near 42 mph...
- Exhibiting an intermittent concern where the window one touch down feature will operate from window switch...
- Some vehicle engines may crank without starting
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bang popping noise heard from the exhaust system during cool-down
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Some vehicles may experience a condition where all the keyless entry functions are inoperative (i.e., key...
- Experiencing a popping / snapping noise from the instrument panel
- Some vehicle may exhibit an exhaust moan hear on slight acceleration
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Some vehicles equipped with teves four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake...
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Conditions with cosmetic cracks in the frame at the rear upper control arm access opening
- Exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) PO351 and / or P0356...
- Exhibiting a condition where the keyless entry functions are inoperative
- Concerns with an intermittent pop / snap noise from the instrument panel
- Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system...
- Some vehicles may develop cosmetic cracks in the frame at the rear upper control arm access opening when...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Exhibiting a buzzing and / or whistling noise from right hand windshield area at 50 mph
- Engine experiencing roughness at idle due to exhaust system resonance
- Subject regarding inadvertent activation of the inertia switch
- Replacing front brake rotors
- Information regarding pinpint test / 4WABS diagnostic trouble code B1676 (battery voltage) - update
- Subject regarding fuel tank clunk
- Information regarding the inertia switch
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- A vibration / noise felt in steering wheel on right turns.
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Some vehicles may exhibt a concern with light spark knock / detonation while acceleration in ambient...
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats )
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- For all vehicles with lighting control module concerns that require a module replacement, the technican...
- For all vehicles with drivers door module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- For all vehicles with remote keyless entry concerns that require a module and / or transmitter (keyfob)...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack temperature control
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Experiencing a grunt or squeak noise from the front suspension when turning the steering to full lock, to...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W transmissions may experience harsh reverse engagement
- On some vehicles, the fuel gauges may stick at full or approximately 3/4 full
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on hard acceleration or lacks power on acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping / ticking noise when the car is shifted from reverse to forward gear
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Subject pertaining to the service manual not having a pinpoint test for "degraded AM reception or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Some vehicles (built between feb 23 and mar 20 1998) may exhibit a concern of cannot communicate with the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from exhaust system nvh damper on the left hand damper only
- On some vehicles, the engine may be overfilled with oil
- Some vehicles cannot communicate with the lighting control module (LCM), door diagnostic module (DDM), and...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the exhaust system nvh damper on the left hand damper only
- Some engines may be overfilled with oil caused by isinterpretation of the oil level indicator (dipstick)...
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Some vehicles built after march 9-1998, may be missing a screw and grommet in the rear edge of the front...
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake squeal from the rear when braking
- Some vehicles with anti lock brakes may exhibit customer concerns of a momentary buzz type noise from the...
- Seat regulator control switches ( located in the door trim panels ) are available for service
- Exhibiting an intermittent stall concern with either no diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) or DTC P12600...
- For certain model vehicles, the 4R70W transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed
- Some police and export cars equipped with phonelic piston calipers may exhibit brake squeal from the rear...
- Vehicles built after march 9, 1998 may be missing a screw and grommet in the rear edge of the front door...
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (PATS) check the...
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- The 4R70W transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drive line vibration
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmission may have a harsh reverse engagement
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (PATS) diagnostic service tips
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Information regarding publication cd update
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Pats key programming
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
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