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.
TSB 20-2233
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
TSB 19-2026
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
07212
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
05618
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
0554
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
05417
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
050618
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
0471
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
04251
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *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
04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
04L19
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER - LITERATURE PROGRAM 04L19 - TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *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.
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
17720
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994/B1998 ON VEHICLES WITHOUT SIDE AIR BAGS. *TT
0454
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISE. *TT
0457
POP/THUMP NOISE AT END OF WINDOW MOVEMENT AND/OR DRIVER'S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION. *TT
17459
COURTESY RAIL LAMPS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW. *TT
99263
CORRECT LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INCREASE WHEEL NUT AND STUD SIZE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
17316
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
17320
BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT
03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
031513
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *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
0392
REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES. *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
0399
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
030709
REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES. *TT
16797
VEHICLES WITH KEYLESS ENTRY PAD MAY EXHIBIT DEAD BATTERY, NO START, INTERIOR LAMP/HEADLAMP SELF-ACTIVATION, OR INOPERATIVE KEYLESS ENTRY PAD. *TT
03610
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. CANADA VEHICLES ONLY. *TT *JB
16683
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB
0258
INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT
02227
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
16403
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02193
DRIVEABILITY-IDLE-HIGH IDLE SPEEDS-THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE. *MJ
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02L10
SUBJECT REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFORMATION LABEL.*JG
16015
SOME VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INITIAL OR REPEAT COMPRESSOR DRYER FAILURE. *TT
16033
SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT-ON-THE FLY MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING. *TT
02121
WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS ENGAGED. *TT
02108
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLING NOISE FROMTHE FORMED NYLON TUBE INTHE IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW CIRCUIT. *TT
15851
SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT
15897
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVELINE ANGLE-RELATED VIBRATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND LOAD CONDITIONS. *TT
15939
CONCERNS WITH SPEED BODY BOOM. *TT
15793
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT
15794
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P275/60/R17 CONTINENTAL-GENERAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHWAY SPEED TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
0241
SUBJECT REGARDING IDLER ARM REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
0245
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15692
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
15708
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT
15727
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P275/60/R17 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHWAY SPEED TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
15749
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE MAY EXHIBIT A NOTCHY OR STICKING FEELING IN SLOW SPEED TURNS WITH NO EFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS OR ASSIST WHILE IN THE AUTOMATIC 4X4 POSITION. *TT
15605
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15630
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES WITH A 5.4L 2V ENGINE EXHIBITINGNG A LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT
15648
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION AND/OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING REFUELED. *TT
15651
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR LEAK AND/OR OVERNIGHT BLEED DOWN OF THE AIR SUSPENSION. *TT
15652
CONCERNS WITH CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AIR DISCHARGED THROUGH THE DEFROSTER DUCTS ONLY, REGARDLESS OF SETTING. *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
15504
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15517
SUBJECT REGARDING EXAGGERATED ENGINE BRAKING ON DECELERATION. *YD
15526
SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS.*YD
15528
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR QUALITY. *YD
15549
INFORMATION REGARDING POP/THUMP NOISE FROM POWER WINDOW. *YH
01253
CONCERNS WITH WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS ENGAGED. *TT
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15480
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION AND/OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING RE-FUELED. *TT
15502
CONCERNS WITH POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW-SPEED TURNS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT
15362
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AIR SUSPENSION MALFUNCTION. *TT
15363
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 2000 AND JULY 2000 MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO RECEPTION CONDITION OF TWO STATIONS RECEIVED AT ONCE IN THE AM BAND. *TT
15407
CONCERNS WITH A POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW-SPEED TURNS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT
15431
EXHIBITING LACK OF POWER CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
15432
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) IN THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE. *TT
012110
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK OR OIL WEEPAGE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AT THE RIGHT HAND REAR OR THE LEFT HAND FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *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
01215
A CONDITION MAY EXIST, WHERE THROTTLE STICKING MAY OCCUR ON A FEW VEHICLES IN VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AFTER OPERATING AT STEADY SPEED OR EXTENDED IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. *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
01B77
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
15319
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JUNE 8, 2000 AND EQUIPPED WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-SPEED MOAN OR DRIVELINE PULSATION/SHUDDER. *TT
15326
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS IN EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
14372
INFORMATION ON IDLE VIBRATION OR ENGINE DROAN ON ACCELERATION. *JB
15219
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE ALL THE GUAGES INTHE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL SWEEP AT INITIAL START UP. *TT
15225
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT
15259
CONCERNS WITH THE LOWER POWER IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMEPRATURES. *TT
15262
INFORMATION ON RADIO OPERATION WITH REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15122
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT IDLE AND/OR ENGINE DROANING NOISE ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *SLC
15123
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-70 MPH. *SLC
01141
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INADVERTENT 4X4 HI OR LOW SHIFT EVENTS, 4X4 AND / OR LOW RANGE INDICATOR FLASHING OR SOLID OR VEHICLE STUCK IN 4L AFTER UNCOMMANDED SHIFT. *TT
01137
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT
01128
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK SUSPENSION LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B2140 OR C2140 EVEN AFTER THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH IN THE UPPER RH KICK PANEL HAS BEEN TURNED ON. *TT
14972
SOME VEHICLES BUILT UNTIL 12/01/2000, EQUIPPED WITH THE MEMORY SEAT OPTION, MAY EXHIBIT A BATTERY DISCHARGE CONDITION. *TT
15011
EXHIBITING AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT WHEEL LOW DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. *TT
15022
CONCERNS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1230, C1229, OR C1237. *TT
14905
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ON WITH UNDEFINED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED. *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
14918
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. *TT
0162
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14821
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
14864
SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
0142
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT CONTACTING THE OIL DRIP SHIELD ATTACHED TO THE FRONT AXLE. *TT
0147
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
14453
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION WERE BUILT WITH AND WITHOUT THE #8 THRUST WASHER. *TT
13737
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 AND / OR P1639 AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TT
0125
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT
14643
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) IN THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE. *TT
14660
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) IN THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE. *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
14571
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL / GENERAL P275 / 60R17 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
14609
SUBJECT REGARDING HIGH IDLE AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONDITION. *JB
14627
CONDITIONS ON CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AIR FLOWS THROUGH DEFROST ONLY. *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
14528
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HOLES, TEARS, SNAGS OR CRACKS ON THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
14456
INFORMATION ON SQUEAK AND RATTLE NOISE CONDITIONS. *TT
00201
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB
00192
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE COURTESY, GLOVE COMPARTMENT, UNDERHOOD, RUNNING BOARD LAMPS, POWER WINDOWS, RADIO AND REAR WIPER IN THE MORNING OR AFTER VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR 45 MINUTES. *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
14359
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR SUSPENSION LEAKS. *JB
14365
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT. *JB
00142
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1635 OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. *JB
14197
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION. *TT
14189
CONCERNS WITH SQUEAKING NOISE FROM TIE ROD END. *TT
14193
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TORN, SNAGGED OR DAMAGES SEAT COVER. *TT
14196
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES STICKING OR DOOR LOCKS CYCLING RAPDILY. *TT
0084
CONCERNS WITH A CHATTERING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE HEARD WHEN TURNING OR CORNERNING. **MR
0087
CONCERNS WITH COURTESY, GLOVE COMPARTMENT, UNDERHOOD, RUNNING BOARD LAMPS; POWER WINDOWS; RADIO; AND REAR WIPER ALL INOPERATIVE IN THE MORNING OR AFTER VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR 45 MINUTES. *MR
00B40
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. **MR
14086
EXHIBITING A DELAYED OPERATION / INOPERATIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH KOEO OR KOER. *TT
8019
SOME VEHICLES ORDERED WITH A COMPACT DISC PLAYER WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A REDESIGNED COMPACT DISC PLAYER. **MR
8021
EXHIBITING A CRACKLING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST. **MR
8464
INFORMATION REGARDING ERRACTIC REMOTE ENTRY FUNCTIONS-NEW GEM RELEASED. **MR
8582
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DELAYED OPERATION / INOPERATIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH KOEO OR KOER. **MR
14031
CONCERNS WITH ERRATIC REMOTE ENTRY FUNCTIONS. *TT
8367
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE PULSATON / SHUDDER VIBRATION UNDER LOW SPEED ACCELERATION IN A STRAIGHT LINE. *TT
8430
BRIEF INFORMATION ON THE PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURE. *TT
0032
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AIR CONDITIONING INACCURATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EATC- CONTINENTAL AND LS BUILT THROUGH 10/15/99, ALL OTHERS BUILT THROUGH 8/31/99. *MJS
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
13838
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A WINDSHIELD CREAK / SQUEAK. *TT
13847
SOME VEHICLES (BASE AND AIR SUSPENSION UNITS) EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL / CONTINENTAL ALL WEATHER LOW PROFILE TIRES, MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING DRIFT / PULL CONDITION. *TT
7816
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERIOR LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS AND / OR INOPERATIVE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME IN THE MORNING. *TT
8051
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT WASHER OPERATING WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT
8077
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANY OF P0350 THROUGH P0358 COIL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ROUGH IDLE UNDER COLD START CONDITIONS. *TT
8094
SOME4X2 VEHICLES (BASE AND AIR SUSPENSION UNITS) EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL / CONTINENTAL ALL WEATHER LOW PROFILE TIRES, MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING DRIFT / PULL CONDITION. *TT
8160
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED COMPASS SETTING PROCEDURE. *TT
8163
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L, OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A ROLLER FINGER FOLLOWER COMING OFF DURING ENGINE CRANKING IN COLD TEMPERATURES BELOW ZERO DEGREES F. A ONE-TIME NOISE FROM THE ENGINE MAY BE HEARD, FOLLOWED BY ROUGH RUNNING / MISSES, NO START, LACKS POWER AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES). *TT
8190
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANY OF P0350 - P0358 COIL (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES), CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND ROUGH IDLE. *TT
0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
0018
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) , MAY EXERIENCE THE BLOWER MOTOR STAYING ON HIGH AFTER DESIRED TEMPERATURE IS REACHED AND/ OR THE SYSTEM DOES NOT MAINTAIN SET TEMPERATURE. *MJS
13711
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SERVICING OF TRAILER HITCHES ON VEHICLES. *MJS
13712
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE THE RADIOS THAT DISPLAY NO DJ-NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS
13725
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION/MOAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13744
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BODY BOOM WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
13745
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS
13747
INFORMATION ON ALL VEHICLES SHIPPED WITH THE AUTO LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATED, INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO DISABLE OR ENABLE THIS FEATURE. *MJS
13757
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP/TRACTION-LOK REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE WHILE TURNING. *MJS
13784
SOME VEHICLES RADIOS MAY DISPLAY NO DJ- NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS
13805
INFORMATION ON THE NEW CD MAGAZINE THAT WILL NOT INTERCHANGE WITH PRIOR MODELS, VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 8/16/99. *MJS
13806
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/1/97 AND 12/8/99 MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKLING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST. *MJS
13825
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT WASHER OPERATING WITHOUT COMMAND. *MJS
14397
CERTAIN SUPERCREWS AND SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WIND NOISE / BOOM WHEN DRIVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH WITH THE MOON ROOF FULLY OPEN, DUE TO THE MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR NOT DEPLOYED HIGH ENOUGH ABOVE THE ROOF LINE. *TT
7823
EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATORS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION MAY REQUIRE A RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE BE PERFORMED, BEFORE SETTING ALIGNMENT. WHEN ADJUSTING RIDE HEIGHT REFERENCE THE 1990 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR WORKSHOP MANUAL PROCEDURE FOUND ON PAGE 204-05B-149.
7865
THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DOOR AJAR WARNING LAMP ON. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE LIFTGATE GLASS SWITCH.
7896
SERVICING TRAILER HITCH.
7913
AUTO LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATION.
7970
RADIOS MAY DISPLAY NO DJ - NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. THIS INDICATES A DISC WITHIN THE MAGAZINE IS NOT RECOGNIZED.
99243
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT
99234
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
99242
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
13544
SOME VEHICLES MAY BE DELIVERED WITH A B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, THAT HAS A YELLOW STICKER, WHICH STATES THAT IT IS SIDE AIRBAG COMPATIBLE. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. THE YELLOW STICKER ON THE B-PILLAR SHOULD BE REMOVED DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI), TO AVOID CONFUSION. *TT
13576
INFORMATION ON REVISED WHEEL STUD AND NUT DIAMETERS. *TT
7353
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *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
13376
EXHIBITING AN INACCURATE COMPASS READINGS IF NOT SET AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *TT
13405
SUBJECT REGRDING NEW RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) LOCATION FOR 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
7317
INFORMATION ON THE NEW RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) LOCATION. *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
13191
INFORMATION REGARDING POOR AUDIO AM RECEPTION WHILE OPERATING WINDOWS. *MJS
13253
(CONTINUED FROM 13251 AND 13252) UNCOMMANDED FRONT WIPER FUNCTION. *MJS
6905
INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
6912
SUBJECT REGARDING PARKING AID MODULE (PAM) AND DIAGNOSIS TIPS. *TT
7003
INFORMATION REGARDING POOR AUDIO AM RECEPTION WHILE OPERATING WINDOWS. *MJS
13054
EXPERIENCING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA. *TT
13108
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLICKER IN THE DASH LAMPS WHEN SWITCHING FROM THE HEADLAMP TO THE PARK LAMP POSITION. *TT
13144
SUBJECT REGARDING PARKING AID MODULE (PAM) DIAGNOSTIC AND DIAGNOSIS TIP. *TT
9913138
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
996780
THIS ONLINE SERVICE BULLETIN INVOLVES VEHICLES EXHIBITING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA. *TT
996881
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A FLICKER IN THE DASH LAMP WHEN SWITCHING FROM THE HEADLAMP TO THE PARK LAMP POSITION. *TT
991412
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR GREEN SERVICE TAGGED 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *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.