Thunderbird V8-3.9L VIN A (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # 01-21-11
Date: 011029
Engine - Overheating/MIL ON/DTC's P1285/P1299 Set
Article No.
01-21-11
10/29/01
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DRIVEABILITY - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTC) P1285 AND/OR P1299 - ENGINE OVERHEAT
CONDITION
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ELECTRICAL - LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES (DTC) P1285 AND/OR P1299 - ENGINE
OVERHEAT CONDITION
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COOLING SYSTEM - ENGINE OVERHEAT
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ENGINE - ENGINE OVERHEAT
FORD:
2002 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN:
2001-2002 LS
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit an engine overheating condition and/or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may also be illuminated with codes P1285 and
P1299 stored in memory. This may be caused by an inoperative Hydraulic Cooling Fan (HCF). This inoperative condition may be intermittent.
ACTION
Replace the HCF motor with revised part XW4Z-8K621-AA to correct the condition. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And California Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
012111A
Replace Hydraulic Engine
1.5 Hrs.
Cooling Fan Motor Lincoln
LS 3.0L Engine
012111B
Replace Hydraulic Engine
1.7 Hrs.
Cooling Fan Motor Lincoln
LS And Thunderbird 3.9L
Engine
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
8K621
42
OASIS CODES: 402000, 499000, 698298
Service Procedure
1.
After the engine has cooled, check the level of the coolant in the degas bottle. It may be necessary to add or remove coolant to/from the degas
bottle to bring the level to the cold fill MAX. Tighten. the cap until it clicks several times indicating a tight seal. Check for and correct any coolant
leaks in system.
NOTE
THE PURPOSE OF THE DEGAS BOTTLE IS TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION OF THE COOLANT WHEN IT GETS HOT. IF THERE IS NO
AIR-SPACE IN THE BOTTLE (OVERFILLED CONDITION), THE HOT COOLANT WELL DISPLACE COOLANT INSTEAD OF AIR,