Engine - No Restart In -20 F/Cooling Fan Stays On

Article No.
98-13-8

07/06/98

^ NO START - AFTER SHORT DRIVE IN COLD
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (-29 DEGREES CELSIUS
(-20 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT))

^ BATTERY - DISCHARGED DUE TO COOLING FAN
NOT TURNING OFF AFTER SHUTDOWN

^ COOLING FAN - DOES NOT TURN OFF AFTER
SHUTDOWN

FORD:
1997-98 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1997-98 TRACER

ISSUE

A no restart may occur after a short drive in cold ambient temperature of -29°C (.20° F), or the cooling fan may not turn oft with key out of the ignition on some vehicles. This may result in a discharged battery. These concerns may be due to water or ice accumulation in the Integrated Relay Control Module (IRCM).

ACTION

Replace the IRCM with a revised moisture resistant IRCM. Refer to the appropriate Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual for diagnostic, removal, and installation procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F7CZ-12B577-AB Integrated Relay control Module (IRCM) (1997 Sedans And Wagons And 1998 Sedans And Wagons Sold In Mexico)
F8CZ-12B577-AC Integrated Relay Control Module
(IRCM) (1998 Coupes)
F8CZ-12B577-BC Integrated Relay Control Module (IRCM) (1998 Sedans And Wagons)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

981308A Replace Integrated Relay 0.3 Hr.
Control Module (IRCM)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
12B577 49

OASIS CODES: 203000, 203100, 203200, 402000, 499000, 602300, 603300