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
04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *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
15851
SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *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
0113
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 9/10/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A MISS SOUND FROM THE EXHAUST. THIS MAY BE CUASED BY THE DESIGN OF THE EXHAUST Y-PIPE WHICH CAN CAUSE A MISS LIKE SOUND KNOWN AS IMPINGEMENT. *TT
0116
SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLE, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0350 - P0360 STORED IN MEMORY. *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
14348
CONCERNS WITH A TURBO HOOT CONDITION. *JB
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
992111
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED 4T100 TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *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
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
996881
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A FLICKER IN THE DASH LAMP WHEN SWITCHING FROM THE HEADLAMP TO THE PARK LAMP POSITION. *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.