03181
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *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.
03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03261
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
15702
SUBJECT REGARDING SPEED CONTROL LAMP. *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
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01M09
SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM 01S30 REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR ENGINE COOLING FAN CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLATION. *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
15205
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE DOOR GLASS COMING OFF OF THE WINDOW TRACK. *TT
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15178
SOME VEHICLES EXHIBIT THE DOOR GLASS POPPING OFF TRACK. *YH
15067
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A POWERTRAIN NOISE DESCRIBED AS A BRIEF ROAR, HOOT OR GROAN BETWEN 2500 - 3500 RPM WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS HALF WAY DOWN, DURING SHIFTING OR WHEN DEPRESSING AND RELEASING THE CLUTCH. *TT
14149
INFORMATION ON CASTER ADJUSTMENT WHEN PERFORMING A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TT
00M09
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. *YH
00M10
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. *YH
00S37S1
SUBJECT REGARDING PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY MODIFICATION. *TT
00241
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE HEARD OF FELT AT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BETWEEN IDLE AND 2300 RPM, AND GOES AWAY WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH AT LEAST 25MM. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00M10S2
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HEAD GASKET(S). THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE, WHICH, IF NOT DETECTED, CAN CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TT
00212
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HOOD THAT IS HARD TO CLOSE. *JB
8485
INFORMATION REGARDING FREE FLOOR MAT EXCHANGE. **MR
0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
7854
ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES(DTCS) CAN ONLY BE RETRIEVED USING SUPER STARII TESTER OR THE FLASH OUT PROCEDURE BY GROUNDING OUT DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT AT TEST CONNECTOR.
99225
CONCERNS WITH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT MAY FIT IMPROPERLY OR BE DIFFICULT TO INSTALL ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO THE TOP NOT FOLDING DOWN ALL THE WAY INTO THE WELL. *TT
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13428
SOME CONVERTIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROMTHE DOOR WEDGE WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. *TT
99194
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99195
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT
99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
13180
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
6997
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
6512
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SOME NORMAL SERVICE CONCERNS WITH POWER SEAT OPERATION. *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
12899
INFORMATION ON POWER SEAT SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *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
9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
98253
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT WINDOW MAY TRAVEL BEYOND THE UPSTOP AND EXIT THE GLASS RUN ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
982310
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
98222
EXPERIENCING VIBRATION/ NOISE FELT IN CLUTCH PEDAL WHEN LIGHTLY TOUCHING CLUTCH PEDAL. *YC
12073
VEHICLES WITH FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPPED 1998, MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT TIMES. *MJS
12178
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS
5031
SOME VEHICLES AND CERTAIN FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT TIMES. *TT
982010
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
11804
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE ON COUPES WITH THE MACH 460 AUDIO SYSTEM. *TT
4696
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE ON COUPES WITH THE MACH 460 AUDIO SYSTEM. *TT
9887
EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC
9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *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
9874
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9864
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A10
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
985A11
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
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
985A8
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE-PARKING BRAKE CABLE CONDUIT CONTACTING DRIVESHAFT. *AK
9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
97111097234
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
BC105879705
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING THE CASTER WHEN PERFORMING A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TW
BC105949705
VEHICLES MAY ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTY GETTING THE SHIFT LEVER INTO GEAR WHEN THE CLUTCH DISC IS HOT. *TW
BC2292970501
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ADJUST THE CASTER WHEN PERFORMING A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TW
BC2299970501
VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 3/1/97 MAY ENCOUNTER DIFFICULTY GETTING THE SHIFT LEVER INTO GEAR WHEN THE CLUTCH DISC IS HOT. *TW
BC2361970501
AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW
97610
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
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
BC3221970212
VIBRATION/NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *TW
BC0351972301
AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. *JD
BC0351970201
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. *JD
962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96264
BRAKES - REAR BRAKES SQUEAK - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/20/94. *TW
96268
BLOWER MOTOR - INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE - TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F). *TW
962511
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962517
TRANSMISSION - AODE - 4R70W - SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. *TW
BC0351961126
FORD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. *TW
96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0407961115
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *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
96223
LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW
96225
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96226
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW
BC0810961011
VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
96714
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW TRANSMISSION CASE AND MAIN CONTROL RELEASED FOR SERVICE ON AODE / 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
BC0112960102
CONVERTIBLES BUILT AFTER 12/4/95 WILL INCORPORATE REVISED INSIDE VISOR MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE BRACKETS WERE REVISED TO ALLOW FOR LONGER CONVERTIBLE TOP ALIGNMENT PINS. THE MATING HOLES FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP ALIGNMENT PINS NOW GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE VISOR MOUNTING BRACKETS. PROVIDES A MORE POSITIVE ALIGNMENT OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WHEN CLOSING.
BC0114960102
MUSTANG DOES NOT PROVIDE A SIMPLE MEANS OF CASTER ADJUSTMENT WHEN PERFORMING A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. ENGINEERING IS DEVELOPING A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO ALLOW EASIER CASTER ADJUSTMENT. A TSB WILL BE ISSUED.
BC0232960102
IF MUSTANG W/ INOPERATIVE FOG LAMP, CHECK FOG LAMP FOR ANY SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION. REPLACE THE FOG LAMP W/ CURRENT SERVICE PARTS IF WATER INTRUSION IS EVIDENT.
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.
BC1292950906
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE CENTER CONSOLE FINISH PANEL MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY OR MAY POP OUT. THIS MAY BE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FLOOR MOUNTING.
BC1361950906
VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER DUE TO SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR INSIDE TRANSMISSION NOT FULLY SEATED ON OUTPUT SHAFT. *TW
BC9031950906
VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER DUE TO THE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING FULLY SEATED ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT. *TW
95173
INTERIOR TRIM-CONSOLE-INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PARKING BRAKE HANDLE AND CONSOLE GAP HIDER. *SD
95175
BRAKES-RUBBING NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLES-PARKING BRAKE CABLE CONDUIT CONTACTING DRIVESHAFT. NOISE-RUBBING NOISEFROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE-PARKING BRAKE CABLE CONDUIT CONTACTING DRIVESHAFT. *SD
BC2630950503
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISEWHEN DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED AROUND 38-44 MPH. *TW
BC2631950503
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RUMBLE/CLUNK WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TW
BC8934950503
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE. *TW
BC2850950401
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TW
95514
REVISED OIL FILL PROCEDURES. *TW
95515
THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TORQUE DURING OR JUST AFTER THE 3-4 UPSHIFT OR IN 4TH GEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
9562
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9563
REAR BRAKE SQUEAK. *TW
9568
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
95310
NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
95313
POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION IN THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
9524
NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *TW
BC8795950103
A SLIGHT ENGINE VIBRATION MAY BE FELT IN THE VEHICLE, STEERING COLUMN, FLOOR OR SEAT. *TW
BC8807950103
INOPERABLE POWER SEATS, LIGHTER AND AUXILIARY POWER POINT DUE TO A SHORTED WIRE. *TW
94235
FRONT DISC BRAKE NOISE WHILE BRAKING. *TW
94239
EXCESSIVE CLUTCH AIR GAP ON FS-10 A/C COMPRESSORS CAN ALLOW THE CLUTCH DISC TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE PULLEY. *TW
94222
MOULDINGS - ROCKER PANEL LOOSE. *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.