02208
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
Vehicle report
1996 FORD ESCORT
Service bulletins
90 bulletinsTechnical 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.
02176
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
0214
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
01246
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
624517
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
07-NOV-2001
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
14993
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED THROUGH JULY 1999 MAY EXHIBIT REAR SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURE WITH NO RESULTING OPERATIONAL CONCERN. *TT
00187
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED DOOR LATCH SWITCH SERVICE PROCEDURE. *JB
00188
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH PREMATURE FAILURE OCCURING ON THE 1.9L MOTORCRAFT REMANUFACTURED LONGBLOCK ASSEMBLY AND SHORTBLOCK ASSEMBLY DUE TO INGESTION OF FOREIGN OBJECTS REMAINING IN THE TRANSFERRED INTAKE SYSTEM FROM THE ORIGINAL FAILED ENGINE. *JB
00124
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES REVISED PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUAL AND THE ELECTRICAL AND VACCUM TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (EVTM). *TT
001204
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT
8316
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO.
0015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
7369
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GRINDING NOISE, OR GREATER THAN NORMAL BRAKE ROUGHNESS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING MOTORCRAFT FRONT BRAKE PAD PART NUMBER BR-18 (XU2Z-2V001-RA). *T
99222
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13421
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GRINDING NOISES, OR GREATER THAN NORMAL BRAKE ROUGHNESS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING MOTORCRAFT BR-18 FRONT BRAKE PAD. *TT
983162
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH PAINT STAINS ON THE HOOD WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT LEAKING FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER JETS WHILE DRIVING. *TT
99194
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99195
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *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
12925
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING IS REVIEWING PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED SEATBELT) SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
6562
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRIEF INFORMATION ON PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED SEATBELT) SYSTEMS. *TT
99139
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99111
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *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
99122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONDITION OCCURRING WHEN THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IS PLUGGED IN WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW -18 DEGREES C (0 DEGREES F). *TT
99129
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
99-8-15
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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
9943
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *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
12294
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NGS FUEL ECONOMY TEST. *TT
12295
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON, STALL AT TIP-IN FROM IDLE, ENGINE HESITATION, AND / OR SURGE CAUSED BY THE MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR. *TT
5203
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT
5381
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRIEF INFORMATION STATING THAT THE NGS FUEL ECONOMY TEST ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *TT
982310
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
12174
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
982010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
11769
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION DURING HOT WEATHER ONCE THE ENGINE HAS THOROUGHLY WARMED UP. *TT
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
9873
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
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
985A14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A KNOCKING NOISE PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL ROTATION MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING GENTLE BRAKING. *TT
985A19
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE FRONT BRAKES MAY HAVE A PERSISTENT SQUEAL DURING BRAKING AT SPEEDS BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH). *TT
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
9814
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
97111097234
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
BC2361970501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW
BC2430970501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT DELAY FROM PARK-TO-REVERSE AND PARK-TO-DRIVE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME. *TW
97610
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
9768
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9732
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRAKES- FRONT BRAKE "SQUEAL" BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH)- VEHICLE WITH 14 INCH WHEELS. *JD
9735
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD
BC1016797230
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKIE APPLICATIONS BELOW 35 MPH, REPLACE THE PADS/SHIMS KIT. *JD
BC3550972301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS BELOW 35 MPH, REPLACE THE PADS/SHIMS KIT. *JD
BC0300970201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MIL LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0443 AND P1443. *JD
962612
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96265
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW
962510
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW
962511
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96244
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NOISE - RUMBLING NOISE FROM ROOF AREA - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF RACK. *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
96246
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0407961115
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW
BC0490961112
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT. *TW
BC0300961101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MIL LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0443 AND P1443. *TW
BC9714961101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM. *TW
BC0687961031
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
4EAT TRANSAXLE WILL BE AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSY. *TT
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
96223
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW
96225
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0760961016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WAVE SPRING LOCATED UNDER THE FORWARD ONE-WAY CLUTCH IN NO LONGER ONE PIECE. IT HAS BEEN 'SPLIT'. *TT
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
BC0094960102
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFER 1/25/95 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HORN OPERATION WHILE FUNCTIONING AT VARIOUS STEERING WHEEL POSITIONS. THE HORN IS GROUNGED THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH AT TIMES DOES NOT COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT. ENGINEERING IS DESIGNING A CLIP TO PROVIDE A REDUNDANT GROUND ON THE HORN CIRCUIT THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN TUBE.
BC0398960102
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO INSTALL FUSE #7 IN FUSE PANEL AT PREDELIVERY. THE NEW DESIGN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT HAVE AN OFF POSITION. TO SHIP VEHICLES IN NEUTRAL, THE KEY WILL BE IN THE 'ACCESSORY' POSITION WITH FUSE #7 REMOVED. WHEN INSTALLING THE FUSE, BE SURE THE KEY IS IN THE LOCK POSITION.
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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