Vehicle report

1996 FORD ASPIRE

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Service bulletins

49 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

03148

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

02176

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

01181

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

01156

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

01157

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

0015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

99222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

99194

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

99196

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

99152

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

99139

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

991210

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT

99816

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

996124

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR LOCK FREEZING REPAIR. *TT

12575

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON HEAD GASKET OIL & COOLANT PASSAGES. *TT

98246

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

12196

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 STORED IN MEMORY. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

5241

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

982010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

9888

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

9852

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

9874

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

9864

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

985A11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

985A12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

985A13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

985A5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

9845

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

983304

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND CODES P0140 OR P0141 PRESENT WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT

9814

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

97111097236

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES AFTER A TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL MAY BE EXPERIENCE NO THIRD GEAR AND/OR REVERSE. *YC

9768

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

97511

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

9745

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOISE- "TICKING" HEARD WHILE DRIVING AT 72-121 KM/H (45-75 MPH)- VEHICLES WITH ATX TRANSAXLE. *JD

BC0304A97020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF DTC P0505 THAT ARE NOT RESOLVED BY FOLLOWING PP TESTS. *TW

BC0304972301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MIL LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0505. *JD

962612

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

96258

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DAIGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0400 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW

96243

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DOOR LOCKS - DOOR LOCKS FREEZE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F) - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/23/96. *TW

96245

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY - PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW

96249

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

96221

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

96222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW

96225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW

96227

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOISE - CLICK, CLUNK, RATTLE - MTX TRANSAXLE REVERSE GEAR. *TW

BC5191961001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT

BC9666961001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT

BC9688961001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT

95212

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PART OF THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM, IT COULD CAUSE RUBBER PARTS TO SWELL IF LUBRICANT CONTACTS THE RUBBER MATERIAL.

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