Vehicle report
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.
CSP 08B04
FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE
02B02
INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL POLICE INTERCEPTOR PACKAGE UPGRADE KIT. *TT UPDATE PART 2. EXPIRATION DATE REMOVED. *TT
03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02107
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT
0214
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
012114
PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *TT
01194
THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
011201
THIS INFORMATION IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WIPER SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUALS. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ERRATIC WIPER SYSTEM CONDITIONS. *TT
14862
INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT
0147
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00213
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB
0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99194
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99139
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99129
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99910
ADDRESSING CONCERNS WITH THE BRAKE LAMP INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ON POLICE VEHICLES. *TT
99816
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
98245
CONCERNS REGARDING THE FRONT SEAT FEELING LOOSE ON SOME VEHICLE. *YC
98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
982310
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
12178
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS
982010
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
9887
EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC
9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9874
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9864
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A11
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A13
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A6
SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC
985A7
SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE A SLIP / STICK CONDITION WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. *TT
98410
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC
9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9848
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
983115
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER. *TT
9836
INFORMATION CONCERNING VIBRATION-SHUDDER UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35MPH) IN 3RD OR 4RD GEAR- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION.
9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
9768
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
9751
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962517
TRANSMISSION - AODE - 4R70W - SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. *TW
96259
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC - TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 332 STORED IN MEMORY - WATER PRESENT IN PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (PFE) SENSOR. *TW
96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0678961025
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
96221
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96222
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96225
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0810961011
VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
96714
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW TRANSMISSION CASE AND MAIN CONTROL RELEASED FOR SERVICE ON AODE / 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
95212
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.
ONP95B64
AFFECTED CARS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A LUBRICANT THAT CAUSES THE SENSOR TO PRODUCE IMPROPER SIGNALS. IMPROPER SENSOR SIGNALS CAN CAUSE ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, INTERMEDIATE ONE-WAY CLUTCH FAILURE. *TT
BC1513950906
LISTING OF ACCEPTABLE RUST TREATMENTS TO COMPLETE OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 95B65 IF THE SPECIFIED LOCTITE #754 IS NOT AVAILABLE. *TW
ONP95B65
CROWN VICTORIA POLICE PACKAGE - THE ROUTING OF THE GROUND STRAP FOR THE RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION OPTION ON SOME OF THE AFFECTED CARS MAY RESULT IN CONTACT WITH THE WITH THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES. THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION OR ABRASION OF THE COOLER COOLER LINES AND A LEAK WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE GROUNDING STRAP AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE COOLER LINES. *TW
95102
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW
BC2850950401
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TW
BC3032950401
UNKNOWN
95515
THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TORQUE DURING OR JUST AFTER THE 3-4 UPSHIFT OR IN 4TH GEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
9562
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
BC3061950301
VEHICLES EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE/WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
95313
POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION IN THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
9536
INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION OPERATION. *TW
9523
ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW
BC8794950103
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN OR HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE. *TW
94251
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES - BRAKE PEDAL HAS SLIP/STICK CONDITION AFTER APPLICATION - NOISE/VIBRATION ON SLOW APPLY AND RELEASE. *TW
94269
DELAYED OR NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT OF TRANSMISSION. *TW
BC0393941201
TAXI AND POLICE FLEET VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CRACK ON THE LEFT HAND "A" PILLAR AREA. *TW
ONP/94B58
VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION AND TOW PACKAGE ARE RECIEVING LABELS WITH DETAILED TOWING AND HITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *TW
94224
MOANING OR HOOTING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE COMING FROM THE IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE. *TW
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.