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.
CSP-08B01
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
030508
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *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
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
042419
REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS. *TT
04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
020801
RATTLE NOISE FROM PRIMARY CHAIN DRIVE AREA 2000-3000 RPM - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE. *TT
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
04111
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
03223
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *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
17316
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
03199
RATTLE/BUZZ SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *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
16935
AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW. *TT
16952
POSTAL FLEET VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LOW OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND SOMETIMES UPPER OR LOWER ENGINE NOISE. *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
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
0335
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03261
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
02216
EXCESSIVE SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST. *EH
870197
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
02171
PAINT-PREMATURE CLEARCOAT CRACKING-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16114
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) AND / OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH). *TT
16131
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND B1998 SET. *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
15910
CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT
0281
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC (SINGLE OVER-HEAD CAM) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN RATTLE NOISE. *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
0285
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) BLOWS COLD AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCTS ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/30/2000 ONLY. *TT
0276
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ENGINE RATTLE NOISE FROM PRIMARY CHAIN DRIVE AREA BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM ON COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT
0242
CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *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
0232
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *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
15532
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE. *TT
15563
INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH
15564
SOME 4 DOOR VEHICLES WITH THE AUTOLAMP FEATURE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF THE HEADLAMPS STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. *TT
15567
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *TT
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15470
CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK NOISE OR CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM, DURING COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT
15486
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 (GROSS LEAK AFTER FUEL FILL). *TT
15496
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. *TT
15406
CONCERNS WITH REAR WIPERS THAT DO NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAN THE BACK GLASS. *TT
15422
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *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
01B77
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
15290
SOME 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK CONDITION, COMING FROM THE OIL PAN OR LADDER FRAME AREA. *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
15215
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 OR P0457. *TT
15217
INFORMATION ON SERVICE PARTS FOR HARD START CONDITION. *TT
15223
SOME POSTAL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0442. *TT
15249
CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT
15251
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES WITH FEWER THAN 10,000 MILES MAY EXHIBIT GREASE OOZING FROM THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV JOINT. *TT
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15119
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION. *SLC
15155
ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WIPER ARM FAILS TO CLEAN BACK GLASS. *ET
01137
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT
15080
SOME VEHICLES WITH FEWER THAN 10,000 MILES MAY EXHIBIT GREASE OOZING FROM THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV JOINT. *TT
15093
EXHIBITING DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
01114
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT
15022
CONCERNS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1230, C1229, OR C1237. *TT
01B75
ON SOME U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 4X4 VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT BOLT AND WASHER MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED IN THE FRONT AXLE. IF THE CORRECT BOLT AND WASHER WERE INSTALLED, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR IT TO BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT, CAUSING LOUD NOISES AND VIBRATION UNDER THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
14871
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *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
0186
ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
0162
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14819
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
14823
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000 - 3000 RPM (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT
14847
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
14868
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT
0154
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ACCOMPANIED BY A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND IN SOME CASES P1728. *TT
01411
HIGH-PITCHED FRONT AXLE SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT
01110
AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
14554
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT THE TCIL ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF) IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *JB
14555
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE TICKING SOUND/NOISE. *JB
14583
CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB
14584
SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. *JB
14586
SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD BUILT PRIOR TO 9/13/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0-45 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION IN 4 AUTO MODE WHICH MAY CHARACTERISTIC WITH THE CONTROL TRAC 4X4 SYSTEM. *JB
14617
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT. *JB
00245
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0351 THROUGH P0354 POSSIBLE WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
002405
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0351 THROUGH P0354 POSSIBLE WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT
00M12
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT
14451
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351, P0352, P0353 AND / OR P0354 IN SELF TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT
00213
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB
00201
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB
00L09
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB
14345
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL STRT-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *JB
14371
SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING. *JB
00143
SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION, SHAKE, RESONANCE NOISE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45MPH). *JB
14198
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT LOWER DOOR HINGE(S) WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS. *TT
14056
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR
14061
SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST. **MR
14062
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. **MR
14090
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / NO START CONDITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. *TT
8512
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR
8534
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. **MR
14011
SOME 2000 AND 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL. *TT
8423
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL. *TT
14306
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR ALL POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE, ALL OR ONE OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE OR ALLTHE POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLING UN-COMMANDED. *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.