Imagine preparing a 1998 Taurus for an emission test..(OBD-2), New Platinum Spark plugs, New Air filter, Fresh synthetic oil change, Engine Scan indicate no stored codes and all readings in the best range...then.... you get a fail OBD-ll.. reason..your Service Engine Light did NOT come on with the key in the run position before you start the engine... You figure the bulb must have burnt out. So you take the dash apart to replace the bulb only to find out that the bulb for the "Service Engine Light.." was NEVER there, the car did not have one all this time. The place where the SEL should have been is all shiny and new. How do I get the bulb holder that screws into place that holds the bulb.. is this something that Ford should still be responsible for, even after five(5) years. Two years ago when I replaced the original battery, I discovered that the battery hold-down clamp was never installed also. What am I to do, buy a new instrument cluster with all the parts installed. This does not bode well in my state where they are all uptight about OBD-ll.....
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20 years ago