030508
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
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.
030508
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
02138
LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT
03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16735
VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT
0358
FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB
16385
AIR RIDE CONTROL LAMP ON AFTER SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT / CONTACT REQUEST. *TT
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02142
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
16040
EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
15887
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT
0282
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT
0242
CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
15692
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01197
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
01B77
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
15249
CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
0186
ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
14819
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
14847
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
RCDNN-00V402-817
This recall action involves replacement of the front stabilizer bar links in certain 1995 through 1997 model year Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles. Under certain conditions, predominantly in cold weather areas, a front stabilizer bar link stud can fracture from bending fatigue. Bushing load/deflection testing indicates that the stiffness of the bushing urethane material increases as the temperature is lowered, which could increase the bending fatigue load on the stud from the bushing material.
RCDNN00V4028174
Letter Pursuant to Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code fof Federal Regulations, Defect and Noncompliance Reports, Ford Motor Company submits the following information concerning a safety-related recall action that it is initiating.
00243
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PANEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY REPEATED EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE DASH PANEL SHEET METAL AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00213
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB
00M11
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR SWAY BAR LINKS. *JB
00L09
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB
8164
INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR
0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *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
99238
A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE INTHE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
13440
EXPERIENCING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS). *TT
13505
ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *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
7360
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING BUMPS. *TT
7366
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *TT
7367
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS (PIDS) WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH WHEN VIEWED USING THE NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER. *TT
7494
ALL VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99203
INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET. *TT
99206
CONCERNS WITH BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON. *TT
13412
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
13415
EXHIBITING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR STABILIZER BAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
13424
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH. *TT
13426
EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS. *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
13118
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
6896
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE OCCURING WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING IF LEAVES OR FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERS THE BLOWER CASE. *TT
6574
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OCCASIONAL HOOT / MOAN FROM THE IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TT
6603
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *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
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
12852
USE KLEENEX BRAND JUNIORS OR LI'L TRAVELERS TO REFILL TISSUES FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH THE HIGH SERIES CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *TT
12905
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT
6429
INFORMATION ON REFILLING TISSUES FOR THE CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *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
9988
CONCERNS OR ERRATIC OR INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *TT
995157
INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *TT
98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
12283
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK CONCERN FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
5249
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT
5272
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE STALL CONDITION. *TT
5369
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK CONCERN FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
982310
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
12115
INFORMATION REGARDING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR ALL MODELS DURING PREDELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *MJS
985045
REVISED MESSAGE REGARDING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS ACTION ON SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES, PERFORM TSB 98-21-01. *TT
985064
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING ENGINE STALLING *TT
985157
INFORMATION ON SETTING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR 1991 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *TT
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
98-4732
STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS..
4623
BRIEF INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING ENGINE STALL. *TT
4634
STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT
98021698311
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT/PULL, SHOW SIGNS OF TIRE WEAR, OR EXHIBIT POOR RIDE QUALITY. *YC
98321
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FLASHING
9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9889
SOME CUSTOMERS NOTICE A GRINDING, WHINING, PULSING, OR FLUTTERING AT THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS BELOW 19 KM/H (12 MPH). *YC
9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9873
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
980318
CONDITIONS WITH AXLE WIND-UP ON TIGHT TURNS WITH CONTROL TRAC TRANSFER CASE. *YC
980319
CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *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
985A12
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
985A13
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
98516
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FLASHING O/D OFF LAMP AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 645, 646, 647, 648. *YC
9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
983074
CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT
98112
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
98124
SUBJECT REGARDING AN OVERHEATING CONDITION OCCURRING TO THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM-2) WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TRAILER KITS THAT IMPROPERLY CONNECT TO THE TAIL AND BRAKE LAMPS CIRCUITS. *TT
98126
SUBJECT REGARDING LAMP OUTAGE MODULE HOUSING AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC COMPONENTS MELTED - EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MESSAGE CENTERS AND IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TOW WIRING KITS (VEHICLES BEING TOWED). *TT
9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
980320
GEAR DTC'S AND EXTENDED/DELAYED/ NO SHIFT. *AK
980324
COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK/TICK. *AK
971110972312
CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC
97090297189
EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES. *YC
97050110613
WHEN PERFORMING TSB 97-4-9, DO NOT USE A BAFFLE TO CORRECT HTE ISSUE, USE THE REVISED AXLE COVER PLATE. *TW
BC105609705
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 AUTO MODE. *TW
BC2301970501
NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW
BC2313970501
MAY 1997 GEM SOFTWARE HAS ERRORS - JUNE SOFTWARE IS CORRECT. *TW
BC2383970501
SERVICE FIX FOR VEHICLES WHICH EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 MODE.
9768
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
9751
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
97514
CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
9747
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
9749
AXLE- FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/96 EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 AND AWD. *JD
BC3282970206
GEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY. *TW
BC3283970206
DOOR LATCH SWITCH IS CAUSING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT/CHIME NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. *TW
97312
CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
97314
TRANSFER CASE- BINDING OR SHUDDER- DIAGNOSTICS- VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
9738
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY- RKE INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96. *JD
BC0012972301
CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. *JD
BC0050972301
WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON A VEHICLE PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD
BC1019997230
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
BC1022797230
THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD
BC3363972301
THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD
BC3485972301
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
1014997020
UPDATE TO TSB 96-21-9 ADDITIONAL CALIBRATION ADDED- ANY CALIBRATION REVISION LEVEL FOR A VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT IS NOT CALLED OUT IN TSB 96-21-9 SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THAT TSB. *JD
BC0012970201
CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A STATIC BUILD-UP ON THE SEAT THAT DAMAGES THE RAP MODULE. *JD
BC0050970201
WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE ABOVE VEHICLES PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD
BC0133970201
REVISED VENT TUBE FOR 1995-97 EXPLORERS & MOUNTAINEERS WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE. *JD
BC0184970201
PROCEDURE TO PURGE POTENTIAL WATER CONTAMINATION FROM TRANSFER CASE. *JD
BC0206970201
TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER. *JD
BC0257970201
POWER LOCKS CYCLE BY THEMSELVES REMOVE EACH POWER LOCK SWITCH AND MEASURE THE OPEN RESISTANCE. *JD
BC0324970201
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *JD
BC1011297020
4.0L OHV/SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS WITH TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER. *JD
BC1012797020
REVISED VENT TUBE FOR VEHICLES WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE. *JD
BC1015097020
LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE VEHICLES- PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS: 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD
BC1016497020
INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A STATIC BUILD-UP ON THE SEAT THAT DAMAGES THE RAP MODULE. *JD
962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962526
AXLE - FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/96 EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 AND AWD. *TW
BC0342961127
WHEN A REAR HEGO (CMS) CONCERN IS NOTED, PLEASE CHECK THE REAR CMS HEGO FOR WIRE CHAFING/DAMAGE AND LOOSE HEGO WIRE. *TW
962417
NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *TW
96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0533961108
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIAGNOSING FAULTY ABS SENSORS. *TW
BC0317961101
FRONT AXLE FLUID LEAK FROM VENT TUBE. *TW
BC0324961101
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TW
BC5231961101
VEHICLE LEAN. *TW
BC0678961025
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
96221
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96222
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96225
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96226
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW
BC0740961018
VEHICLES EXPERIENCE CHAFFING ON THE 14401 WIRE HARNESS CAUSING THE ACCESSORY FUSES TO BECOME OPEN (PRIMARILY THE CIGAR FUSE. *TT
BC0741961018
FOR STALLING CONCERNS, REFLASH THE PCM W/ 96 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT
BC0881961004
THUMP/CLUNK NOISE IN TURNS OR OVER BUMPS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE KEVLAR PATCH WEARING THROUGH ON THE TORSION BAR ADJUSTERS. *TT
BC5225961001
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REVISED FRONT DRIVESHAFT. *TT
96726
WHEN REPLACING AN INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS ON 4R44E/4R55E TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 11/30/95 WITH A NEW HARNESS, THE FLUID PAN MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. FAILURE TO CHANGE OVER OR CONVERT THE FLUID PAN MAY RESULT IN A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK OR A DAMAGED WIRING HARNESS. *TT
95212
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.
951912
ON TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 6/20/95 (FIG 1) AN EXTENDED SHIFT AND A HIGHER ENGINE RPM THAN EXPECTED AND/OR NO SHIFT CONDITION, POSSIBLY ALONG WITH A FLASHING 'O/D OFF' LAMP AND/OR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) LISTED ABOVE, MAY OCCUR. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A DAMAGED INTERMEDIATE AND/OR OVERDRIVE SERVO SEAL.
BC4380950906
AVAILABILITY OF HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION. *TW
95161
SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD
951011
MUFFLER OUTLET ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE THE SAME RESONANT FREQUENCY AS THE SPARK PLUG FIRING FREQUENCY, CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE SEAT AND/OR STEERING WHEEL. *TW
95109
EXHUAST LEAK OR TICKING NOISE WHILE ACCELERATING. *TW
BC2701950503
LIGHT CLICKING SENSATION OR LOOSENESS AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TW
BC2714950503
PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN PERFORMING RECALL 95S08. *TW
95720
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A KNOCK NOISE FROM THE ENGINE ON HEAVY ACCELERATION. *TW
95721
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF RECALL 95S08. *TW
BC2771950401
DELAYED UPSHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE AFTER DOWNSHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR. *TW
BC2781950401
VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB 1 TO 1/20/95 MUST HAVE THE TIE RODS REPLACED. *TW
BC2792950401
INFORMATION IN SERVICE MANUAL IS INCORRECT - PRIMARY SHOULD READ BRAKE TUBE SECONDARY. BRAKE TUBE SECONDARY SHOULD READ BRAKE TUBE PRIMARY. *TW
BC2820950401
AUTOMATIC RIDE CONTROL COMPRESSOR RELAY MAY BE MOUNTED UPSIDE DOWN OR NOT ATTACHED TO ITS MOUNTING. THIS COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE RELAY. *TW
BC2831950401
THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ILLUMINATION MAY FLICKER AND HORN OPERATION MAY BE INTERMITTENT WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TW
BC2863950401
MAILGRAM ANNOUNCING THAT AN ADDITIONAL 1000 VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO RECALL 95S09. *TW
BC4204950401
SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ILLUMINATION MAY FLICKER AND HORN OPERATION MAY BE INTERMITTENT WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED DUE TO AN INTERMITTENT GROUND CONCERN. *TW
BC4219950401
VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB 1 TO 1/20/95 MUST HAVE THE TIE RODS REPLACED. *TW
BC3284950301
AXLE BEARING HUM. *TW
SFA/94L05
UNKNOWN
95B60
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT AND SHIPPED WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES WHICH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *TW
BC3423950201
VEHICLES MAY HAVE FLASHING O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND/OR IMPROPER TRANSMISSION FUNCTION. *TW
9524
NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *TW
BC0100950103
VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERABLE SYSTEM AFTER THE IGNITION IS CYCLED. *TW
BC0121950103
FAST BURN PROCESS INTRODUCED TO IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY CAUSES A LOW FREQUENCY METALLIC NOISE DURING THE FIRST MILE OF OPERATION. *TW
94239
EXCESSIVE CLUTCH AIR GAP ON FS-10 A/C COMPRESSORS CAN ALLOW THE CLUTCH DISC TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE PULLEY. *TW
942416
NEW ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED TRANSMISSION FOR 1995 EXPLORER AND RANGER. *TW
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.