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.
DOR-X8B9R-11
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
17467
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
04E10
EMISSION RECALL 04E10: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - FITTING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJ
17385
AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT
03213
A NO-START OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION MAY OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. *TT
032131
ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT
032132
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK BUT NO START OR A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT
032137
FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PURCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *TT
16480
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT
16999
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK. *TT
03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16945
AN OIL LEAK AT THE TURBOCHARGER PEDESTAL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR. *TT
16916
REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS. *TT
16683
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB
16697
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
15871
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
15271
DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01119
SOME VEHICLES WITH HIGH ODOMETER READING OR SEVERE SERVICE MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES ON VEHICLES PRODUCE BEFORE 2/6/2001. *TT
0147
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
00261
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00239
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. *TT
00L05
THIS SERVICE ACTION REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO EMISSION CONTROL LABELS. *TT
14365
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT. *JB
00154
SOME VEHICLES WITH DANA 80 REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF AXLE WHINE NOISE. *JB
98168
TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
00610
INFORMATION ON THE 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PRUCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *MJS
00611
SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS
00510
CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. *MJS
13934
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT
8260
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT
0038
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
992311
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT OR LOW RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT
99236
SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
99242
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
13488
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT
7475
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 73L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13367
SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
7263
SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
99E03
EMISSION RECALL FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILLER-VALVE WHICH COULD LEAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED WHICH CAN EXCEED EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *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
991811
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STEPWELL COVER NOT FLUSH. *TT
99185
VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
13180
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
6997
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
99164
CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT
13117
SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS. *TT
996890
SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY MODIFIERS OR THE CUSTOMER. *TT
99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99141
COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
991411
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACK ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE #1 CROSSMEMBER RESULTING IN A CREAKING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT
6505
BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE ON NATURAL GAS VEHICLES. *TT
6538
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 1, 1999 MAY HAVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
6585
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACKED FLEXPLATE. *TT
99139
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99111
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
991210
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *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
12835
SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT
12870
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
12890
BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE THREAD. *TT
12915
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
6417
ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT
6461
CONCERNS OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *T
9996
EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT
9997
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT
99-8-15
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
99816
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
12741
SOME VEHICLES UNDER SEVERE DUTY CYCLES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS ON THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT. *TT
12767
EXHIBITING A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE INTERPRETED AS AN NVH CONDITION. *TT
6290
INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED RADIATOR SUPPORT. *TT
996034
EXPERIENCING A ENGINE KNOCK AT COLD START-UP. *TT
9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
12593
CONCERNS WITH CRACKS ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE #1 FRAME CROSSMEMBER. *TT
5892
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT
98129
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A 1ST GEAR "TICKING" NOISE. *TT
982512
SOME VEHICLES WITH HIGHER ODOMETER READINGS MAY EXPERIENCE A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION JUST OFF IDLE AND MISFIRE COMPLAINTS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LALMP ( MIL ) ON. *YC
98259
SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *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
12230
ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12287
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH POOR RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
4981
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE KNOCK CONCERN UNTIL WARMED UP. *TT
5257
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TT
5371
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH POOR RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
982310
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
982312
ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
982313
SOME VEHICLES WITH A 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS MAY BE PRESENT: ROUGH IDLE, STALLING, HESITATION/ STUMBLE, LOSS / LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. *YC
982314
PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BELT TENSIONER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982323
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
12070
VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS
12123
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS
12139
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE NOISE UNTIL WARMED UP. *MJS
12162
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINES, MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OR ENGINE ROAR OR ENGINE NOISE FOR THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION AFTER A COLD START. *MJS
985097
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WABS MAY HAVE AN AMBER ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH CODE C1095 OR C1096 STORED IN MEMORY OF THE 4WABS MODULE. *TT
985102
SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF GVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *TT
985153
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT
98E02
REPROGRAMMINGPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION CODES ON SOME 1997 VEHICLES. *YC
982010
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
982019
CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR. *YC
98205
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *YC
9811339
INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL INJECTOR O-RING KIT. *TT
98163
LOCKS FAILED. YD
98151
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP FAILED. YD
981512
A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK
11781
INFORMATION ON SETTING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK). *TT
4664
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK) IF A CUSTOMER REFUELS THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT
98021698310
SOME VEHICLES SEAT BELTS MAY BE SLOW TO RETRACT. *YC
9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
98710
A HARSH 1-2 SHIFT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE CONDITIONS. *YC
9873
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
982544
SOME MOTOR HOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AFTER REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION CASE. *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
985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
98510
CONCERNS WITH NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC
9859
A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98418
ABSENCE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98419
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
98423
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH 1/2 SHIFT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE CONDITIONS. *YC
9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
983106
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE ASSEMBLIES BEING ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) PROGRAM. *TT
9831
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
983215
SOME VEHICLES WITH MAY EXHIBIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL ENGINE IDLE SPEEDS. *TT
983281
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT
983283
ADDRESSING A CONCERN WITH AN AMBER ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH CODE 1095 OR 1096 STORED IN MEMORY OF THE 4WABS MODULE. *TT
983312
SOME VEHCILES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW RETRACTING SEAT BELT. *TT
9811341
INFORMATION ON SERVICING AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP. *TT
98113
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS. *TT
98114
INFORMATION PROVIDED TO AID THE TECHINICIAN IN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS DOOR LOCK AND LATCH CONCERNS. *TT
98123
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
983570
SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT OIL LEAKAGE. *TT
971110972313
A NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING HAS BEEN RELEASED. *YC
971110972314
EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE. *YC
976011
SUBJECT ON RELATIVE INJECTOR FLOW TEST SUCCESS STORY. *TT
97090297187
SOME VEHICLES MAY STALL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED INTO GEAR. *YC
BC2393970501
THE PROPER ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING THE 1997 ECONOLINE 4 WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TO THE BREAKOUT BOX IS THE ROTUNDA 007-00108 ABS ADAPTER. *TW
97710
POWER WINDOWS- INOPERATIVE- FUSE OPENS- VEHICLES BUILT 9/1/96 THROUGH 1/13/97. *JD
97625
AIR CONDITIONING- NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/21/96. *JD
9768
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
97512
IDLE- ROLLING IDLE- SURGE- VEHICLES BUILT 8/96 THROUGH 12/96 WITH 7.3L ENGINE. *JD
9755
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- MIL ILLUMINATION- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0446 STORED IN MEMORY. *JD
97410
TRANSMISSION- E4OD- COOLER BYPASS VALVE SERVICE DURING TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL- SERVICE TIP. *JD
9747
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
BC3213970213
CONTINUOUSLY FLASHING AIRBAG AFTER REPLACING THE ECS MODULE AND NO CODES PRESENT. *TW
BC3274970207
REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS AND CAN RESULT IN ACTUATION OF THE SHOR CIRCUIT PROTECTION FEATURE. *TW
9735
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD
BC1028197020
FLASHING AIRBAG LIGHT AFTER REPLACING THE ECS MODULE. *JD
BC3341973101
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE 5.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD
BC0052972301
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM- THE TERMINAL B+ CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO HIGH TENSION ON THE TERMINAL FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. JD
BC0053972301
SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD
BC0056972301
SOME VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING CAN EXHIBIT A COLD START ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE (CHIRP) CONCERN. *JD
BC0320972301
ROLLING IDLE/STALL- CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION TEST, AND INJECTOR BUZZ TEST. *JD
BC0325972301
SOME 5.4L FRONT END SERPETNTINE BELTS MAY MAKE SOME NOISE BETWEEN TEMPERATURES FO 30 F-50 F. *JD
BC1016997230
REAR RADIO CONTROLS MAY EXPERIENCE INOPERATIVE REAR SPEAKERS. *JD
BC1020597230
VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1996-SEPTEMBER 1996 WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AIRBAGS MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *JD
BC1022397230
VEHICLES WITH 7.3L ENGINE WHICH AS A ROLLING IDLE CONDITION AND HAS A CALIBARATION OF 7-90C-R10, 7-90K-R10, 7-90N-R10. OR 7-90Q-R10, YOU CAN SERVICE THE IDLE CONDITION BY REPROGRAMMING THE PCM WITH THE FEBRUARY SBDS UPDATE DISK. *JD
BC3373972301
7.3L ENGINE WHICH HAS A ROLLING IDLE CONDITION AND HAS A CALIBARATION OF 7-90CK-R10 OR 7-90N-R10, CAN SERVICE THE IDLE CONDITION BY REPROGRAMMING THE PCM WITH THE JANUARY SBDS UPDATE DISK.
BC3420972301
VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1996 - SEPTEMBER 1996 WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AIR BAGS MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *JD
BC3551972301
VEHICLES WITHOUT REAR RADIO CONTROLS MAY EXPERIENCE INOPERATIVE REAR SPEAKERS. *JD
BC0052970201
1997 ECONOLINE EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM. THE TERMINAL B+ CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO HIGH TENSION ON THE TERMINAL FROM THE WIREING HARNESS. *JD
BC0053970201
SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD
BC0211970201
POWER WINDOWS MAY EXPERIENCE AN OPEN 30 AMP FUSE. NEW WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR. *JD
BC0315970201
FEAD BELT SQUEAL, COLD ONLY. REVISED BELT RELEASED. *JD
BC0320970201
ROLLING IDLE/STALL. *JD
BC1015297020
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM. *JD
BC1015397020
VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD
962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962511
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962523
RUNS ROUGH - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0308 STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/14/96 WITH 4.6L ENGINE. *TW
BC0340961127
CERTAIN 1997 VEHCILES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE 240 SECOND MISFIRE DELAY. *TW
BC0362961125
IF ON A 1977 ECONOLINE THE KEY CHIMES SOUND 5 TIMES DURING THE START OR DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THIS INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG LAMP HAS A FAULT AND THERE IS A FAULT IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TW
BC0363961125
1997 ECONOLINES EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG EXHIBITING CODE 29 OR OTHER INTERMITTENT AIR BAG CODES. *TW
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TRANSMISSION - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP. *TW
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TRANSMISSION - E40D - REVISED DESIGN FORWARD PLANET THRUST WASHER - SERVICE TIP. *TW
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WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
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TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0477961114
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING DEALERSHIP CONCERNS WITH FOULED OR CRACKED SPARK PLUGS. *TW
BC0042961101
DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECONOLINES EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND AN ERROR CODE OF 29. *TW
BC0054961101
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A 240 SECOND MISFIRE DELAY. *TW
BC007191101
ECONOLINES WITH POWER WINDOWS MAY EXPERIENCE AN OPEN 30 AMP FUSE. *TW
BC0315961101
FEAD BELT SQUEAL, COLD ONLY. *TW
BC0320961101
ROLLING IDLE/STALL. *TW
BC0322961101
HARD STARTING WITH DTC'S P0341, P0344. *TW
BC0603961101
CORRECTION TO 1997 ECONOLINE EVTM PAGE 60-5 - PIN CALL-OUTS ON ILLUSTRATIONS FOR C224 AND C225 ARE IN REVERSE ORDER. *TW
BC0693961023
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC0695961023
'OFF-IDLE' VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON 4.2L ENGINES. *TT
BC0696961023
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) W/ CODES P0300 THRU P0308 & ENG RUNES ROUGH/MISSES. *TT
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WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
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BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
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MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0750961017
SPADE TERMINAL BETWEEN SENDER & FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A EYELET TERMINAL. *TT
BC0754961017
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FLICKERING INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS WHILE TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
BC0782961014
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON'. *TT
BC0844961008
E4OD TRANS MAY EMIT A TICK/RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHT LOADS IN 1ST GEAR AT 1100 TO 1800 RPM RPM. *TT
BC0853961007
AIRBAG LIGHT ON & CODE 21, MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE GENERATED WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TT
BC0883961004
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
BC0884961004
FOR MISFIRE CONCERNS ON 4.2L/4.6L/5.4L/6.8L ENGINES. *TT
BC5187961001
EXPERIENCE VEHICLE W/ FLICKERING INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS WHILE TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
BC5195961001
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC5197961001
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
BC5201961001
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC5203961001
'OFF-IDLE' VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ 4.2L ENGINES. *TT
BC5219961001
INCORRECT INFORMATION IN 1997 EVTM MANUAL. PIN CALL-OUTS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR C224 & C225 ARE IN REVERSE ORDER. *TT
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.