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 24-2188
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to remove and cap the vacuum supply line or to reprogram the transfer case control module (TCCM) and replace any worn vacuum and/or IWE components.
SSM 51536
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
TSB 22-2219
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to remove and cap the vacuum supply line or to reprogram the transfer case control module (TCCM) and replace any worn vacuum and/or IWE components.
TSB 20-2307
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to remove and cap the vacuum supply line.
TSB 20-2233
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
SSM 47331
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers on both banks/cylinder heads with part number 3L3Z-6564-A, not just the faulty roller follower(s). When replacing the camshaft roller followers, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01.
SSM 46542
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. Replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as provided. The updated 'brown' spark plug boots are longer than the black boots to accommodate a running change in the spark plug length. The ignition coil bodies and spring/resistor are transferable and only the rubber boots require replacement. Failure to install the spark plug boots provided with the replacement engine could lead to drivability concerns.
SSM 46085
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
TSB-14-0114
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LINCOLN/FORD: WHEN DRIVING FROM IDLE UP TO 1200 RPM, THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. 2004-2013 F-150, F-250, F-350, EXPEDITION, MARK LT, NAVIGATOR. *PE
TSB-12-8-1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: MAY HAVE SLUDGE BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY LEADING TO LESS AIRFLOW OR ENGINE IDLING RPM FLUCTUATION AND HARD STARTS OR BATTERY DISCONNECT OR DEAD BATTERY AFTER KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) CLEAR. MODELS 2003-05 THUNDERBIRD, 05-06 MUSTANG, 06-08 FUSION, 04-05 EXPLORER, 05-06 EXPEDITION, 05-07 F-150; 2003-06 LS, 06 ZEPHYR, 05-06 NAVIGATOR; 06-08 MILAN. *PE
TSB-09-19-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SOME HYBRID VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RED TRIANGLE ON AND STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER, ACCOMPANIED BY A SUDDEN RPM LOSS/NO START WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1A0C. *PE
TSB-08-19-3
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
07M08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD LINCOLN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08: CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPEDITION, AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 5.4L 3V ENGINES-EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE ON FUEL INJECTORS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ UPDATED 5/20/09. *PE
0514
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRAKE SHUDDER (ROTOR THICKNESS VARIATION) DUE TO THE NEW LOW DUST FRONT BRAKE LINING USED IN PRODUCTION, OR NEW LININGS THAT WERE INSTALLED PER TSB 04-05-02. *TT
052317
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V. *TT
05255
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
5.4L 3V WITH P030X AND/OR P0316 ACCOMPANIED BY SPARK KNOCK. *TT
06216
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
06317
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRAKE SHUDDER. *TT
0637
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT
18998
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS - 3 BLOCK AUXILIARY RELAY BOX 1 CHAFING - SERVICE TIP. *TT
041601
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
0594
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DRIVERS FRONT POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REARWARD. *TT
05198
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR WINDOW WIPER INOPERATIVE. *TT
18815
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A TINY CRACK, OR CRACKS, AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG HOLE. *TT
18711
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A CLUNK/THUMP NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED OR SHIFTED, DURING A CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION OR ON ACCELERATION. *TT
04105
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS. *TT
04221
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH MISFIRE DTC'S SPARK KNOCK PISTON SCUFFING. *EH VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/25/2005 - 5.4L 3V ENGINE. *TT
042421
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
05161
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLUNK/GRIND/THUMP NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 6/13/2005. *TT
051610
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLUNK/GRIND/THUMP NOISE - FRAME REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
0584
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLIMATE CONTROL SEAT HEAT FUNCTION INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 3/24/2005. *TT
04147
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
18478
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AXLE SEAL LEAKS. *EH
031207
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING WHEEL AT 65 MPH (105 KM/H) OR HIGHER. *TT
05618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
18512
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTERMITTENT CONCERNS OF MIL ON WITH VARIOUS DTCS HARD START LONG CRANK RUNS ROUGH AND OR NO CRANK. *EH OASIS APRIL 2005. *TT
05411
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NOISE FROM A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) OR INSUFFICIENT A/C COOLING. *TT
05415
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LACK OF POWER ON ACCELERATION - MAY ALSO BE DESCRIBED AS TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, LACK OF UPSHIFT OR A HESITATION - VEHICLES BUILT 1/20/2005 - 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINE. *TT
0542
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INABILITY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME (BELTMINDER). *TT
18451
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *EH
18466
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AXLE WHINE HOWL. THIS INCLUDES 1997-05 FORD VEHICLES. *EH
18470
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CRANK NO START LONG CRANK OR ERRATIC CRANK. *EH
18419
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT HEATING INOPERATIVE. *EH
18423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AXLE WHINE HOWL SERVICE WITH INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSTEAD OF AN AXLE ASSEMBLY. *EH
18439
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TINY CRACK OR CRACKS AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG. *EH
050618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
051015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
5.4L 3V WITH P030X AND/OR P0316 ACCOMPANIED BY SPARK KNOCK. *TT
05132
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340 AND OR P0344-5.4 3V ENGINE. *SC
05134
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HARD START/LONG CRANK, ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE IDLE MISFIRE-MIL-DTCS P0300 THROUGH P0308, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0316, P2195, P2196, P2197, P2198. *SC
052621
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNINTENDED BRAKE ASSIST. *TT
052624
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
18365
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CAN NOT DISABLE BELTMINDER USING THE PROCEDURE LISTED IN SERVICE MANUAL OR OWNER GUIDE. *TT
18374
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT HEATING INOPERATIVE. *TT
18390
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DELAYED CRANKING WHEN KEY IS TURNED TO START. *TT
042616
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT
04189
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042107
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18327
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWERFOLD MIRRORS APPEAR LOOSE OR WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. *EH
18343
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REDUCTION IN POWER 4000-4500 RPM DURING WOT WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *EH
18172
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM DEFAULTING OFF, SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, OR LOSING COMMUNICATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL. *TT
031404
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
061510
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE - HEIGHT SENSOR LINKAGE ARM DISENGAGING. *KB
06152
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS - 5.4 3V. *KB
061912
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. *KB
06227
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UN-COMMANDED TCC APPLY ON THE 1-2 SHIFT CAUSING PERCEPTION OF HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER DURING SHIFT. *KB