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-08B05
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: PROGRAM OF AFFECTED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CA (8500 GVWR), MA (6000 GVWR), OR VT (6000 GVWR) AND WHO PREVIOUSLY PAID TO HAVE REPAIRS PERFORMED THAT ARE NOW COVERED UNDER FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY. 1999-2001 MODEL YEARS. *PE
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
19015
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *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
04266
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
04239
WATER LEAK - ROOF FLANGE AREA - WATER ACCUMULATION IN HEADLINER AND/OR LEAK AT THE CAB FLOOR PAN AREA. *TT
032151
SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *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.
04168
VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
02219
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
032140
ENGINE BUCK, SURGE OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING/HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT
03203
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
031910
BRAKE PULL. 4X4 F-250/350 AND EXCURSION VEHICLES ONLY. *TT
03192
LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *TT
03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
16891
CLEAR GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS SUBSTANCE IS A SILICONE BASE LUBRICANT USED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TT
16921
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. 1999-2003 MODELS. *TT
16835
TAILGATE LOCKING BY ITSELF WHEN SLAMMED SHUT OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT
16697
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16597
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
15871
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
15578
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, B2141/B2477, AND/OR AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT
14895
SOME 4X4S MAY EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND RATCHETING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKING HUBS THAT IS INITIATED BY ROAD INDUCED BUMPS OR IMPACTS. *TT
01L02
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 19.5-INCH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES WITH STEEL CORD SIDEWALLS - OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT AND INFORMATION LABELS. *TT
14633
INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR /RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. *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
14184
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE THAT RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK / JERK, HESITATE / STUMBLE, SURGE, LACKS POWER, VARIOUS IDLE SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *TT
14242
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT LEAF SPRING AREA. *TT
14252
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING ISSUE RESULTING IN THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF THE PILOT BEARING. AN IMPROVED BEARING IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT
14434
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUCK OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING) DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT SPEEDS 40 MPH OR GREATER WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *TT
14615
EXHIBITING A SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT LEAF SPRING AREA, CAUSED BY FRONT SPRING TIP ISOLATOR WEAR. *TT
996889
INFORMATION ON 7.3L DIT VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE KNOCK WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED AS A ROD KNOCK. *TT
13472
FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT
13541
EXHIBITING A POP OR CREAKING NOISE UNDER THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE ON SOME TRUCKS. *TT
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13327
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES 250 - 550 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TUBOCHARGER NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, OR OIL / SOOT PRESENCE ON THE REAR OF ENGINE OR TURBOCHARGER. *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
99194
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
6905
INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
99163
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SPRINGS AS THEY COMPRESS DURING DRIVING ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
99169
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 3-4 UPSHIFT, OR A 3-4 / 4-3 SHIFT HUNT ONLY WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS IN USE. *TT
9913138
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
9913142
INFORMATION ON ALL VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 5/19/99 EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT WITH A ENGINE SERIAL # GREATER THAN 1039780 NOW HAVE A FILTER SCREEN ADDED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL RESERVOIR. *TT
996747
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE TRAILER TOWING RELAYS AND FUSES ARE PROVIDED IN THE TRAILER TOWING KIT. *TT
996750
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONDENSATION LEAKS ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR COMING FROM THE FLOOR DUCT OR HEATER CORE SEAL. *TT
996768
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM 2/22/99 THROUGH 7/3/99 EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRW) EXHIBITING ERRATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER OPERATION AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON' AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0500 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
6650
SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB 1 TO 5/5/1999 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING NOISE EMANATING FROM THE FRONT SPRINGS. *TT
6662
SOME TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAL TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA. *TT
6683
SUBJECT REGARDING A PULL CONDITION UNDER HARD BRAKING. *TT
12857
INFORMATION REGARDING FLOORPAN VIBRATION DURING PART-THROTTLE ACCELERATION. *TT
6450
SUBJECT REGARDING TORQUING OF TRACKBAR WHEN PERFORMING ALIGNMENT.
996101
AWARENESS MESSAGE REGARDING NEW DIESEL INJECTOR. *TT
996104
CONDITIONS WITH NORMALLY OCCURING INTERMITTENT TRANSFER CASE BINDUP. *TT
996109
INFORMATION ON WINDSHIELD REPAIRS. *TT
9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9946
CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT
12505
COMPLAINTS THAT TRAILER TOW MIRRORS HARD TO ADJUST IN ONE OR MORE DIRECTIONS. *TT
12507
SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER RADIATOR HOSE PRODUCTION CHANGE. *TT
5745
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL MEDIA (AM / FM / CASSETTE / CD) OR AM / FM CASSETTE RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE REAR SPEAKER. *TT
5807
INFORMATION ON ADJUSTING TRAILER TOW MIRRORS. *TT
98247
A LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT AND / OR HARD SHIFTING AFTER OPERATING SEVERAL MILES MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
12194
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT FLARE (INCREASE IN RPM DURING 2-3 / 3-4 SHIFTS). *TT
12245
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L / M6OD TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A LOW / SOFT CLUTCH PEDAL CONDITION. *TT
12261
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
12277
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L / 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM OF 200 - 300 RPM BETWEEN SHIFTS (SHIFT FLARE). *TT
12302
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L / M60D MAY EXHIBIT A LOW CLUTCH CONCERN. *TT
12303
SOME TRUCKS WITH 7.3L / M60D MAY EXHIBIT GEAR RATTLE / ROLLOVER TYPE NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION DURING SLOW SPEED MANEUVERING OPERATION (600 - 1000 RPM IN GEAR). *TT
5141
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TCIL WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 1728 IN MEMORY.DTC 1728 IS DEFINED AS INTERNAL TRANSMISSION ELEMENT SLIPPAGE. THIS SPLIPPAGE CAN OCCUR ANYWHERE IN THE TRANSMISSION INCLUDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER.*TT
5239
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT FLARE (INCREASE IN RPM DURING 2-3 / 3-4 SHIFTS). *TT
5263
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LOSS OF POWER. *TT
5269
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCING A GRINDING / SCRAPING NOISE FROM BELLHOUSING. *TT
5270
SUBJECT REGARDING HARD START OR NO START CONDITION. *TT
5292
SUBJECT REGARDING THE CUPHOLDER ON SOME VEHICLES WHICH MAY NOT FULLY RETRACT INTO THE CUPHOLDER INSTRUMENT PANEL OPENING, NOT ALLOWING THE CUPHOLDER FINISH PANEL TO FIT FLUSH WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
5313
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L / M60D TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A LOW / SOFT CLUTCH PEDAL CONDITION. *TT
5343
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED COMPONENTS ON ANY 7.3L DIT DIESEL VEHICLE, REQUIRES THAT THE REPLACED COMPONENT BE RETURNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE YEAR DIESEL ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
5362
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM OF 200 - 300 RPM BETWEEN SHIFTS (SHIFT FLARE). *TT
982321
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND VEHICLE ATTITUDE SERVICE KITS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS AND VEHICLE MODIFIERS WITH SIDE -TO- SIDE LEVELING CONCERNS RELATED TO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. *YC
12104
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TCIL WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DTC 1728 IN MEMORY. *MJS
5052
SUBJECT REGARDING LOSS OF POWER. *TT
985141
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TCIL WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1728 IN MEMORY. *TT
985185
COLD START ENGINE NOISE
985188
SOME TRUCKS WITJ 4R100 TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF FUSE #19 BLOWN, OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT (OCIL) FLASHING AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. *TT
98-4719
REPEAT MESSAGE REVISED WILL HAVE TO RECONFIGURE GEM WITH SERVICE CARD IF VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
98-4720
LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT 7.3L DIT. *AK
98-4729
ROUGH IDLE. *AK
98-4810
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPEEDOMETER ACCURACY CONCERNING 19999 F SUPER DUTY TRUCKS IS AVAILABLE THROUGH CLUSTER SERVICE CENTER PHONE LINE 800-259-9700-PROMPT #1.
11775
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON, NO / HARD START OR RUNS ROUGH AFTER DRIVING IN NORMAL RAIN CONDITIONS. *TT
11784
NEW DUAL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT RELEASED FOR PRODUCTION ON APRIL 13 FOR TRUCKS WITH 7.3L DIT. *TT
11806
SUBJECT REGARDING A MISSING RUBBER STOP BUMPER FROM THE PARKING BRAKE COTNROL. *TT
11819
SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER AND / OR A WHISTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
4605
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL VERBAGE TO THE SERVICE MANUAL TO THE OVERHEAD TRIP COMPUTER SECTION. *TT
4606
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARD SHIFTING AND LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT (LESS THAN 1/2 IN FROM FLOOR). *TT
4657
SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT ON, NO / HARD START OR RUNS ROUGH AFTER DRIVING IN NORMAL RAIN CONDITIONS. *TT
4667
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW DUAL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT. *TT
4698
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE RUBBER STOP BUMPER MAY BE MISSING FROM THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, A REPLACEMENT SERVICE PART IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
9877
PROCEDURES FOR TRAILER TOW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *YC
9878
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE 7.3L DIT ENGINE EFFECTIVE WITH THE 1998 AND 1999 MODEL YEARS. *YC
982450
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND POSSIBLE CODES 1933 AND / OR 1935. *YC
982694
CONDITIONS WITH THE ADAPTER TOOL # 014-00931-2 IS INSTALLED ON THE FUEL PUMP INLET AS DESCRIBED, DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMP WILL OCCUR. *YC
982722
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY DISPLAY A LACK OF POWER ON ACCELERATION. *YC
985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
9831
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
9833
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
98130
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED 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.