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-B8H4Z-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.
06N05
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06N05. CERTAIN VEHICLES EXTENDED WARRANTY - HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB MAY FRACTURE OR FALL OFF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. *TT HEADLAMP KNOB SWITCH - SERVICE TIP. *TT
19015
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05174
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
05417
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
17467
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
18376
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
0471
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
032151
SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *TT
18217
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
18223
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
17406
LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
031404
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
04168
VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
041514
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04116
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
17829
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT
032150
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
17603
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
14
FIRESTONE TIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT265/75R16 LR D OWL AND BSW TIRES. TIRE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. *MR
17554
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
17571
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT
02219
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
04185
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
16515
OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT
17316
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
032136
GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE ON 7.3L DIESEL VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
032138
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE BUILT AFTER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 896812 MAY HAVE A INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) OIL AERATION READING THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE SPECIFICATION. *TT
032139
7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE WITH ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 661894 THROUGH 1311240 MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCK NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. THIS BULLETIN ALSO REPLACES 01146. *TT
032140
ENGINE BUCK, SURGE OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING/HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT
032141
FUEL QUALITY AND MOISTURE IN CERTAIN DIESEL FUELS MAY CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO EXHIBIT A NO START, GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER, OR A ROUGH IDLE CONDITION DUE TO FUEL GELLING DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER OPERATION. *TT
032142
A LACK OF POWER UNDER A LOAD, AT CRUISE OR ON ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/25/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT ENGINE. *TT
032145
EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
032146
ENGINE OIL PAN CORROSION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
032149
A LOSS OF POWER, OIL LEAKS AROUND THE TURBO, AND/OR EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE TURBO. *TT
14248
FILM OF OIL/DUST AT THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) HOSE CONNECTIONS. *TT
16258
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. *TT
16480
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT
16589
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. FORD SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
16859
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 12/7/1998 EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HOOT OR HOWLING NOISE FROM THE TURBOCHARGER. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
03203
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03205
NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE OR A STICKING/BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, STARTER STAYING ENGAGED AT START UP. ALSO INCLUDES 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
031910
BRAKE PULL. 4X4 F-250/350 AND EXCURSION VEHICLES ONLY. *TT
03192
LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *TT
03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
031410
TURBO PEDESTAL SEAL OIL LEAK AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE (EBP) ACTUATOR. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03143
FRONT HUBS WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE PROPERLY. *TT
03144
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03149
A LOSS OF POWER, OIL LEAKS AROUND THE TURBO, AND/OR EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE TURBO. *TT
03112
ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT. INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
16921
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. 1999-2003 MODELS. *TT
16924
SLIGHT PURGE OF GREASE FROM THE HUB BEARING UNIT. THIS GREASE MAY BE NOTED BETWEEN THE HUB UNIT AND THE INBOARD ROTOR FLANGE AND ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE BEARING. 1999-2003 MODELS. *TT
16925
NO ENGAGEMENT OR DISENGAGEMENT OF HUB LOCKS AFTER REPLACEMENT OR SERVICE. TO INCLUDE 2000-2003 EXCURSIONS. *TT
03911
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
0398
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
16697
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16597
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
16662
LACK OF POWER, SMOKE, OR OIL LEAKS AROUND THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC). 1999-2003 SUPER DUTY/EXCURSION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3 OR 6.0 FORD NAVISTAR DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
02227
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02194
DRIVEABILITY-NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE-REPEAT STARTER REPLACEMENT. ELECTRICAL-STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BETWEEN START AND RUN. ENGINE-STARTING-STARTER STAYING ENGAGED AT START UP. *MJ
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16187
ROOF PAINT SCRATCHING FROM LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBARS. *MJ
15871
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
15882
SUBJECT REGARDING ROOF RACK SCRATCHES PAINT ON ROOF PANEL. *TT
15888
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT SQUEAL. *TT
15891
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE BLEED SCREW LOCATION ON 1999 - 2002 MODELS. *TT
15902
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LACK OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TT
15780
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT OR REAR PINION SEAL LEAK. *TT
0245
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15686
CONCERNS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1280 RETRIVED FROMTHE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
15757
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT
15661
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *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
15525
INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD
15566
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *TT
15578
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, B2141/B2477, AND/OR AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT
15579
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15397
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
15446
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. *TT
012113
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
01205
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
15328
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15355
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15172
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBITA COOLANT LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE. *YH
15022
CONCERNS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1230, C1229, OR C1237. *TT
0195
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH LACK OF POWER UNDER A LOAD, AT CRUISE OR ON ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/25/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT ENGINE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A COLLAPSED AIR FILTER ELEMENT OR DEFECTIVE AIR BOX / LID. *TT
14907
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT
0162
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14840
A SLIGHT PURGE OF GREASE FROM THE FRONT HUB BEARING UNIT THAT MAY BE NOTED BETWEEN THE HUB UNIT AND THE INBOARD ROTOR FLANGE. *TT
0144
FUEL QUALITY AND MOISTURE IN CERTAIN DIESEL FUELS MAY CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO EXHIBIT A NO START, GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER, OR A ROUGH IDLE CONDITION DUE TO FUEL GELLING DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER OPERATION. *TT
0147
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
0149
FRONT BRAKE PAD OR CALIPER RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
14453
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION WERE BUILT WITH AND WITHOUT THE #8 THRUST WASHER. *TT
13993
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTICS AND / OR MECHANICAL CONCERNS REGARDING THE NEW VENUTURE TRANSFER CASE. *TT
14032
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT LOOSE TURBO BOLTS ON THE TURBO HOUSING. TYPICAL SYMPTOMS OF LOOSE BOLTS INCLUDE LACK OF POWER AND AN OIL LEAK. *TT
14160
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR A CIRCUIT) STORED, ACCOMPANIED WITH A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *TT
14743
INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE PINION SEAL PART USAGE. *TT
14753
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT LOOSE TURBO BOLTS ON THE TURBO HOUSING. *TT
0132
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STIFF STEERING, WANDERING, OR POOR RETURNABILITY AFTER TURNS. *TT
0125
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT
14652
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL STEERING EFFORTS WHEN THE VEHICLES IS AT A VERY LOW SPEED OR STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. *TT
14658
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND 7.3L ENGINE OR WITH 4R100 6.8L MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE STALL AFTER TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT INTO REVERSE AND A TIP IN BACKOUT OF THE THROTTLE. *TT
0113
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 9/10/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A MISS SOUND FROM THE EXHAUST. THIS MAY BE CUASED BY THE DESIGN OF THE EXHAUST Y-PIPE WHICH CAN CAUSE A MISS LIKE SOUND KNOWN AS IMPINGEMENT. *TT
0116
SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLE, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0350 - P0360 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
14569
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS. *TT
14606
FRONT LOCKING HUBS. *JB
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
00254
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE BUCK, SURGE, OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING / HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00221
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINES AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0896812 (ENGINE BUILD DATE), MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION.*JB
00183
CONCERNS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING OR WEEPING COOLANT FROM PASSENGER SIDE GASKET AT RIGHT REAR CORNER OF HEAD-TO-MANIFOLD JOINT. *JB
14348
CONCERNS WITH A TURBO HOOT CONDITION. *JB
14349
A CLUNK / POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SWAY BAR AREA. *JB
14350
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT SHAFT SEAL LEAKAGE. *JB
14356
CONCERNS WITH REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB
14365
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT. *JB
14179
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE REVERSE PARK AID FEATURE (RPA) MAY EXHIBIT A RPA THAT EMITS SOLID TONE IMMEDIATELY AFTER REVERSE IS ENGAGED. *TT
14184
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3 DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE ROUGHNESS, MISSES, BUCK / JERK, HESITATION / STUMBLE, SURGE, LACK OF POWER, VARIOUS IDLE SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, ETC. *TT
14186
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A HARSH RIDE CONDITION DUE TO IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURES. *TT
0086
THE 4X4 SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY THE FRONT LOCKING HUBS. *MR
14043
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE HALL EFFECT ENCODER TIPS. **MR
14044
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUSE #19 BLOWN, OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT (OCIL) FLASHING AND AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. **MR
8313
INFORMATION REGARDING ASHTRAY RELOCATION. **MR
8465
INFORMTION REGARDING TURBO BOLTS COMING LOOSE. **MR
8487
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE HALL EFFECT ENCODER TIPS. **MR
13927
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A B1845 STORED. *TT
13942
INFORMATION USED WHEN PERFORMING THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RECHARGE SERVICE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
13964
INFORMATION REGARDING CHANGE TO THE LOCATION OF THE ASHTRAY. *TT
13989
INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY AND FUEL RANGE DISPLAYED BY THE OVERHEAD TRIP COMPUTER. *TT
13990
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1113 / C1115 / C1185. *TT
14020
CONCERNS WITH THE MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB FALLING OFF. *TT
8245
SOME MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINTED AND A B1845 STORED. *TT
8268
INFORMATION ON PERFORMING AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RECHARGE SERVICE. *TT
8375
SUBJECT REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY AND FUEL RANGE. *TT
8376
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1113 / C1115 / C1185. *TT
8379
A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HELPLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HELP WITH DIAGNOSTICS AND / OR MECHANICAL CONCERNS WITH THE NEW VENTURE TRANSFER CASE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
8432
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAY EXHIBIT A TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB THAT FALLS OFF. *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
13854
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF HEATED SIDE MIRRORS. *TT
13859
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT FRONT HUBS THAT WILL NOT UNLOCK / LOCK WITH MODE SWITCH; NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHILE IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE MODE, AIR CONDITIONING SWITCHING TO DEFROST WHEN SHIFTING INTO OR OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODE. *TT
13860
RECENT REPORTS INDICATE DIFFICULTY LOCATING THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASE RELAYS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
13876
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
8098
INFORMATION REGARDING OPERATION OF HEATED SIDE MIRRORS. *TT
8120
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: FRONT HUBS WILL NOT UNLOCK / LOCK WITH MODE SWITCH, NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHILE DRIVING IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE MODE, AIR CONDITIONING SWITCHING TO DEFROST WHEN SHIFTING INTO OR OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODE. *TT
8121
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSFER CASE SHIFT RELAY LOCATION. *TT
8167
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
8207
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 10.50-INCH RING GEAR, FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK AT THE OUTBOARD END OF THE AXLE SHAFT(S). *TT
0022
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS, FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSIION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IF NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED. *MJS
13654
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW RELEASE OF THE HUBS, AT TIMES, WHICH MAY BE REGARDED AS NOT NORMAL BY THE OPERATOR. *MJS
13742
SOME VEHICLES MAY EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE, OPERATING IN COLD CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT A GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. *MJS
13764
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 8/14/99 AND 11/16/99 MAY EXHIBIT SHIFT ON THE FLY ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT ISSUES OR HEATER/AC ONLY BLOWING OUT OF THE DEFROST MODE. *MJS
13779
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 10/24/99 AND 11/8/99 EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L POWERSTROKE ENGINE THAT HAVE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CERTIFIED, MAY EXHIBIT A DEAD BATTERY AND CIRCUIT BOARD CONCERNS DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION. *MJS
14244
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP / CLUNK NOISE DURING TURNS, TURNING ONTO UNEVEN SURFACES OR WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. ENGINEERING HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY AN UNDER TORQUED UPPER FRONT SWAY BAR BOLT WHICH ATTACHES THE UPPER SWAY BAR ENDLINK THROUGH THE ENDLINK FRAME BRACKET TO THE FRAME. *TT
14434
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUCK OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING) DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT SPEEDS 40 MPH OR GREATER WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *TT
7859
VEHICLE EQUIPED WITH EITHER MANUAL OR ELECTRONIC SHIFT 4X4 SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR A RATCHETING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER SYMPTOM MAY BE DESCRIBED AS FRONT HUBLOCKS NOT RELEASING.
7863
THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER WILL BE RELOCATED BEHIND THE REAR AXLE. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES WILL NO LONGER HAVE A CALIPER SHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE.
7884
THE VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GAS ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEATING CONDITION DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOW COOLANT LEVEL.
7887
THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOWISH STAIN ON THE REAR TAILGATE BELOW THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER.
7888
THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOWISH STAIN ON THE DUTCH REAR DOORS UNDER THE WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION COULD BE CAUSED BY A CHEMICAL REACTION BETWEEN THE WASHER FLUID AND 4 OF THE TUBES USED IN THE REAR WASHER SYSTEM.
7921
A SLOW RELEASE OF THE HUBS, AT TIMES, WHICH MAY BE REGARDED A NOT NORMAL BY THE OPERATOR. SLOW RELEASE OF THE HUBLOCKS IS NOT CONSIDERED ABNORMAL FOR THIS SYSTEM.
7958
THE VEHICLE EXHIBIT SHIF ON THE FLY ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT ISSUES OR HEATER/AC ONLY BLOWING OUT OF THE DEFROST MODE. THESE CONDITIONS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE VACUUM PUMP.
7967
A DEAD BATTERY AND CIRCUIT BOARD CONCERNS DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION.
99243
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT
13443
EXPERIENCING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION OR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PAN. *TT
13456
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE VIBRATION OR SHUDDER WHILE BRAKING. ENGINEERING HAS RELEASED NEW BRAKE PAD WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A V-SPRING. *TT
13500
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE VACUUM PUMP. *TT
13519
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 6.8L V-10 ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE MISS OR EXHAUST FLUTTER NOISE. *TT
13525
INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOCATION OF THE KEYPAD CODE. *TT
13548
INFORMATION ON THE IDLE KICKER FEATURE, WHICH UNDER CONDITIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY ELEVATE THE IDLE SPEED AFTER 130 SECONDS OF IDLING AT COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
13566
THERE HAVE BEEN SOME INQUIRIES AS TO WHETHER CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN BE USED FOR SNOWPLOWING. THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD A SNOWPLOW BE ATTACHED TO CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
7421
EXHIBITING A POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION OR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PAN. *TT
7432
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE VIBRATION OR SHUDDER WHILE BRAKING. *TT
7456
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PULL TO THE LEFT CONDITION WHILE BRAKING. *TT
7488
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM DEFAULTING TO DEFROST MODE AND / OR NO AIR DISTRIBUTION CONTROL. *TT
7543
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.8L V-10 ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST FLUTTER NOISE. THIS NOISE MAY ALSO BE DESCRIBED AS AN ENGINE MISS OR EXHAUST LEAK. *TT
7546
INFORMATION REGARDING LOCATION OF DOOR KEYPAD CODE. *TT
992111
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED 4T100 TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99224
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT WIPERS OPERATING WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *TT
13247
EXHIBITING AN ADHESIVE FAILURE BETWEEN THE HINGE AND / OR REAR CLEVIS AND THE REAR QUARTER GLASS SURFACE. *TT
13306
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH. *TT
13353
SUBJECT REGARDING POOR / NO AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE. *TT
7129
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 08/03/1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN ADHESIVE FAILURE AT THE REAR 1/4 GLASS. *TT
7153
EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH. *TT
13173
INFORMATION REGARDING REPAIRING PAINT CHIPS ON INTERIOR TRIM. *MJS
13230
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICING PATS W/NEW GENERATION STAR TOOL. *MJS
13255
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLE PULLING LEFT DURING HARD BRAKING. *MJS
13272
SOME VEHCLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH. *TT
6905
INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
6989
INFORMATION ON REPAIRING PAINT CHIPS ON INTERIOR TRIM. *TT
7115
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICING PATS W/NEW GENERATION STAR TOOL. *MJS
9913138
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
998446
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/99 MAY EXHIBIT INCORRECTLY SET GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC). *TT
99B19
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *TT
13022
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/1999 MAY EXHIBIT INCORRECTLY SET GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC). *TT
7342
SOME VEHICLES WITH AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONER MAY EXHIBIT POOR / NO AIR CONDITIONER COOLING. *TT
13476
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE BRAKING CONDITION. *TT
071110
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
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.