# Service bulletin 99196 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 6090087 - Published by NHTSA: 2000\-03\-08 - Manufacturer's number: 99196 - Manufacturer's date: 1999\-09\-20 - NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ## NHTSA's summary INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON\-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. \*TT ## The document No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number. ## Components Equipment and accessories, Heating and air conditioning ## Vehicles listed - 1997 to 1998 FORD AEROMAX - 1986 to 1997 FORD AEROSTAR - 1994 to 1997 FORD ASPIRE - 1985 to 2000 FORD B SERIES - 1985 to 1996 FORD BRONCO - 1985 to 1990 FORD BRONCO II - 1986 to 1998 FORD CARGO - 1985 to 1991 FORD CL9000 - 1985 to 1990 FORD CLT9000 - 1991 FORD CLT9000 - 1995 to 2000 FORD CONTOUR - 1985 to 1986 FORD CROWN VICTORIA - 1987 to 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA - 1985 to 2000 FORD ECONOLINE - 1985 to 2000 FORD ESCORT - 1985 to 1988 FORD EXP - 1997 to 2000 FORD EXPEDITION - 1991 to 2000 FORD EXPLORER - 1985 to 2000 FORD F SERIES - 1988 to 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY - 1991 to 2000 FORD F\-150 - 1991 to 2000 FORD F\-250 - 1991 to 1997 FORD F\-250 SD - 1991 to 1997 FORD F\-350 - 1985 to 1990 FORD F150 - 1985 to 1990 FORD F250 HD - 1985 to 1990 FORD F250 LD - 1985 to 1990 FORD F350 - 1988 to 1993 FORD FESTIVA - 2000 FORD FOCUS - 1985 to 1999 FORD L SERIES - 1997 to 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE - 1985 to 1986 FORD LTD - 1985 to 2000 FORD MUSTANG - 1989 to 1997 FORD PROBE - 1985 to 2000 FORD RANGER - 1999 to 2000 FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES - 1986 to 2000 FORD TAURUS - 1985 to 1994 FORD TEMPO - 1985 to 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD - 1995 to 2000 FORD WINDSTAR - 1985 to 2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL - 2000 LINCOLN LS - 1985 to 1992 LINCOLN MARK VII - 1993 to 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII - 1998 to 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR - 1985 to 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR - 1991 to 1994 MERCURY CAPRI - 1985 to 1997 MERCURY COUGAR - 1999 to 2000 MERCURY COUGAR - 1985 to 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - 1985 to 1987 MERCURY LYNX - 1985 to 1986 MERCURY MARQUIS - 1997 to 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER - 1995 to 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE - 1986 to 2000 MERCURY SABLE - 1985 to 1994 MERCURY TOPAZ - 1987 MERCURY TRACER - 1988 to 1989 MERCURY TRACER - 1991 to 1999 MERCURY TRACER - 2000 MERCURY TRACER - 1993 to 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER - 1988 to 1989 MERKUR SCORPIO - 1985 to 1989 MERKUR XR4TI ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [02V008000](/recalls/nhtsa/02V008000.md), 2002-01-08: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS - [01V262000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V262000.md), 2001-08-15: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER - [2001161](/recalls/tc/2001161.md), 2001-06-21: Accessories - [2000283](/recalls/tc/2000283.md), 2000-11-28: Heater And Defroster - [2000274](/recalls/tc/2000274.md), 2000-11-21: Accessories - [00V355000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V355000.md), 2000-11-03: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM - [00V284000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V284000.md), 2000-09-21: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS - [00V242000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V242000.md), 2000-08-24: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS - [00V200000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V200000.md), 2000-07-18: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER - [99V361000](/recalls/nhtsa/99V361000.md), 1999-12-29: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [DOR\-U2J7Y\-02](/bulletins/10171326.md), 2020-02-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure. - [DOR\-C2C6H\-02](/bulletins/10171325.md), 2020-02-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure. - [TSB 19\-2026](/bulletins/10156863.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition - [TSB\-14\-0164](/bulletins/10058101.md), 2015-07-31, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 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 - [05174](/bulletins/10018067.md), 2005-12-15, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY \- CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. \*TT - [18471](/bulletins/10014663.md), 2005-05-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. RKE INOPERATIVE. \*EH - [04189](/bulletins/10014062.md), 2005-04-28, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR \- TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. \*TT - [022001](/bulletins/10013086.md), 2005-04-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. \*TT - [02208](/bulletins/10013060.md), 2005-04-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. \*EH - [041514](/bulletins/10011159.md), 2005-01-05, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR \- TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. \*TT JSON: [/v1/bulletins/6090087](/v1/bulletins/6090087) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%2099196&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F6090087&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%2099196)