Technical Service Bulletins of the 1998 Ford Mountaineer

There have been 11 technical service bulletins issued for the 1998 Ford Mountaineer.

1 1998 Ford Mountaineer automatic transmission cooling unit and lines TSB (Bulletin 981613)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 7, 2000
Component: Automatic transmission cooling unit and lines.
Bulletin Summary: Transmission fluid leaks at radiator. Yd
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Navigator, 1998 Ford Ranger.

2 1998 Ford Mountaineer air conditioner TSB (Bulletin 98165)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 7, 2000
Component: Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary: Evaporator core failed, causing the air conditioner to drip on to passenger floor. Yd
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, Ford Super Duty F Series.

3 1998 Ford Mountaineer unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 981617)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 7, 2000
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Floor mat installation procedure service tip. Yd
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar.

4 1998 Ford Mountaineer power train TSB (Bulletin 13745)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2000
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford Mountaineer, 1996 Ford Mountaineer, 1997 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1999 Ford Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Mountaineer, 1997 Ford Navigator, 1998 Ford Navigator, 1999 Ford Navigator, 2000 Ford Navigator, Ford Navigator, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger.

5 1998 Ford Mountaineer driveline differential unit TSB (Bulletin 7918)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2000
Component: Driveline differential unit.
Bulletin Summary: Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1999 Ford Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Mountaineer.

6 1998 Ford Mountaineer axle assembly axle shaft seal TSB (Bulletin 13752)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2000
Component: Axle assembly axle shaft seal.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1999 Ford Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Mountaineer.

7 1998 Ford Mountaineer power train TSB (Bulletin 7885)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2000
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: The vehicle may exhibit the speedometer/odometer inoperative as well as malfunction indicator lamps illuminated or flashing after the generic electronic module (gem), central timer module (ctm), or for wheel anti-lock brake system (4wabs) m
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger.

8 1998 Ford Mountaineer axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 13757)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2000
Component: Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Vehicles equipped with limited slip/traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1999 Ford Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Mountaineer.

9 1998 Ford Mountaineer radio/tape deck/cd TSB (Bulletin 12127)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1998
Component: Radio/tape deck/cd.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (am/fm/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display or graphics.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1999 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger.

10 1998 Ford Mountaineer gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 12146)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 1998
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles equipped with 5. 0l engines may exhibit an upper engine tapping noise on cold start.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1999 Ford Mountaineer.

11 1998 Ford Mountaineer body door TSB (Bulletin 98163)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 17, 1998
Component: Body door.
Bulletin Summary: Locks failed. Yd
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford B Series, 1997 Ford B Series, 1998 Ford B Series, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Econoline, 1998 Ford Econoline, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series, 1998 Ford F Series, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford F-350, 1996 Ford Grand Marquis, 1997 Ford Grand Marquis, 1998 Ford Grand Marquis, 1997 Ford Mountaineer, 1998 Ford Mountaineer, 1996 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable.


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