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 24-2165
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice recognition concerns Phone connection issues Dropped phone connections Applink related performance Travel Link not present or showing incorrect traffic Slow system response This may be due to the SYNC software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software. NOTE: Ford has found some of the APIMs replaced and returned for inspection contained an outdated software level and the APIM did not require replacement. The customer concern may have been resolved by updating the APIM with latest level of software.
DOR-N3Z7B-03
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough that it prevents installation of the OE dipstick.
16-0073
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground. If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential for fire.
TSB160073
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
TSB-14-0164
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. MODEL 1997-99 F250 LD, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-03 BLACKWOOD. *PE
TSB-14-0147
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. MODEL 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-2003 BLACKWOOD. *PE
20228
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ
07212
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
06310
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON. *TT
041601
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05173
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1131 AND/OR P1151 - 4.2L ENGINE. *TT
051713
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
042421
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
05618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
020503
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT
0554
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
05417
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
18466
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AXLE WHINE HOWL. THIS INCLUDES 1997-05 FORD VEHICLES. *EH
04266
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
050618
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
04251
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
042107
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18217
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
18250
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTERMITTENT CLUNK ON 3-2 DOWNSHIFT DURING COASTDOWN/TIP-IN. OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2005 F-150, E-SERIES AND EXPEDITION. *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.
16914
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
5.4L B-FUEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PROGRAMMING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) KEYS. *TT THIS OASIS UPDATES OASIS 16914 DATED 06/01/2003. *TT
17905
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID. FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT
0483
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPLICING NEW WIRE(S) INTO EXISTING ELECTRICAL HARNESS. SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
17777
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT
17823
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER STEERING LEAK - SERVICE TIP. *TT
17702
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AXLE WHINE 40-60 MPH. *TT
17731
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHINE FROM POWER STEERING. *TT
0457
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POP/THUMP NOISE AT END OF WINDOW MOVEMENT AND/OR DRIVER'S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION. *TT
17655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EVIDENCE OF OIL IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. *TT
17656
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CD OR CD6 RADIO OVERHEATING. *TT
0422
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WINDNOISE AND/OR A WATER LEAK FROM THE SLIDING BACK GLASS AREA. *TT
0416
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DRIVELINE CLUNKING/GRUNTING NOISE OR SHUDDER SENSATION DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELREATION AND/OR BRAKING. *TT
17486
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAK. *TT
03256
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ
17372
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HERITAGE F-150 4X2 WITH 8.8 INCH REAR AXLE - WHINE/HOWL NOISE FROM REAR AXLE. *MJ
03235
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BED EXTENDER COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SERVICE TIP. *TT
99263
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CORRECT LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INCREASE WHEEL NUT AND STUD SIZE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
17316
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
17320
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT
17346
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING IDLER ARM NOISE. *TT
03206
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTOR PERFORMANCE, RESULTING FROM FUEL QUALITY. LOSS OF POWER AT HEAVY LOAD, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR LEAN FUEL, ROUGH IDLE, HARD START, PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND NO START CONDITION. *TT
17257
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNSATISFACTORY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RANGE PERFORMANCE. *TT
17259
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 AFTER AN OVERNIGHT SOAK IN EXTREME COLD AND HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. *TT
17306
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATE LEAK ON PASSENGER FLOOR. *TT
03183
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY. *TT
17104
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TICKING/TAPPING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AT IDLE. 2003 E150 INCLUDED. *TT
03164
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
031513
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
17009
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH NO HARD FAULT. *TT
17063
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0171, OR P0174. F150 LIGHTING AND F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERCREW. *TT
17064
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHINE / HOWL FROM REAR AXLE. *TT
17086
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHICH APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE STEERING IDLER ARM. *TT
17087
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHINE/HOWL FROM REAR AXLE 40 TO 60 MPH. *TT
03144
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03B08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUB MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF A NOISE OR VIBRATION. FORD IS PROVIDING A NO-CHARGE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM , #03B08, TO TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE. *TT
16969
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DAMAGED REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMPS DUE TO ROCKS AND/OR GRAVEL HITTING THE LAMP ASSEMBLIES. *TT
16899
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ROLLING IDLE AFTER SHIFTING TO PARK OR NEUTRAL, FROM DRIVE OR REVERSE, WHEN THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS 100 - 140 DEGREES F. *TT
16928
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOME ACCESSORIES REMAINING POWERED UP WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, MULTIPLE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS WITH SHORT TO POWER OR LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
03103
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES WITHOUT THE COOLANT LOCK-OFF MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT
0398
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
16818
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THROTTLE CONTROL SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. *TT
16835
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TAILGATE LOCKING BY ITSELF WHEN SLAMMED SHUT OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT
16776
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WIRING INTERFERENCE. *TT
03610
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. CANADA VEHICLES ONLY. *TT *JB
031703
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHINE NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP MOST NOTICEABLE WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TT *JB
0342
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE, ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES. *TT *JB
0343
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CRANK NO START WHEN THE CHT (CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE) AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *TT *JB
03B04
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - COLD START CALIBRATION PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT. *TT
16669
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REVISED SPARK PLUG FOR SERVICE. *TT *JB
030402
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES, A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE. REVISED SERVICE PARTS. *TT
16602
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LOCKING TAILGATE LOCKS ITSELF. *TT
16605
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR POWER STEERING LEAKS WHEN DRIVEN IN TEMPERATURES EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN -25 DEGREES CELCIUS. *TT
16462
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH KENWOOD RADIO, WILL NOT HAVE THE RADIO FACEPLATE WHEN DELIVERED FROM THE PLANT. *TT
16477
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GLOVE BOX OR ASH-CUP LAMPS NO LONGER INCLUDED. *TT
02221
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
02227
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
16400
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK - CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ
16416
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NO/HARD START IN COLD AMBIENTS / NEW TWO-PIECE BLOCK HEATER CORD RELEASED. *MJ
870197
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
16185
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPPED WITH 100I DUAL MEDIA RADIO - SPEED ADJUST VOLUME FUNCTION NOT SUPPORTED. *MJ OWNER GUIDE UPDATE. *TT
16299
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE INTERIOR LOCK ROD CAP COLOR CHANGED TO EBONY REGARDLESS OF INTERIOR TRIM PANEL COLOR. *TT
16308
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
16318
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RUNNING CHANGE - DOOR TRIM PANEL WHITE PUDDLE LAMP DISCONTINUED. *TT
02177
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
16172
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *TT
15271
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG