Vehicle report

1994 FORD PROBE

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Service bulletins

87 bulletins

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

02176

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

0224

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0741 AND P01744. *TT

01181

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

01156

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

01157

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

14936

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E AUTO TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR GEAR RATIO OR HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2 / 2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SPEED SENSOR (TSS) REPLACEMENT. *TT

00182

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB

0015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

99249

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT

99222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

99194

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

99196

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

99183

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

99152

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

6583

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE LEFT STEERING RACK BUSHING. *TT

99139

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

99129

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

99816

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

98246

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

982310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

982311

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *YC

982010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

9888

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

9852

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

9871

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF A HARD START OR STALL CONDITION ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

9873

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

9874

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

9864

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

985A11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

985A12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

985A13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

985A5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

9845

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

9814

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

9774

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLE- 4EAT- HARSH SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR- 2.0L (1993 ONLY) AND 2.5L (1993-95) ENGINES. *JD

9768

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

9751

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD

97511

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

9758

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLE- 4EAT- HARSH SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR- 2.0L (1993 ONLY) AND 2.5L (1993-95) ENGINES. *JD

9759

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LEAK- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID- CD4E TRANSAXLE IN FLUID COLLECTION ON MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *JD

9746

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLE- CD4E- HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741- SERVICE TIP. *JD

BC3204970214

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC'S 628 OR P0741. *TW

9733

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 181 OR P0171 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY- ROUGH IDLE- REDUCED POWER- HESITATION ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/19/95. *JD

BC0292970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT CONCERN. *TW

BC1023297230

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TOP OF ENGINE KNOCK NOISE WHEN STARTING A COLD ENGINE. *JD

BC1026697230

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTCS 628 OR P0741. *JD

9729

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOISE - BUZZ/VIBRATION IN REVERSE AND/OR CLICKING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION ON RIGHT HAND TURNS DURING ACCLERATION - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/6/97 WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TW

BC0304970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

METALLIC TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER ENGINE. *JD

962611

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE - 2.5L - TAPPING NOISE FROM REAR CYLINDER HEAD CAMSHAFT FRICTION GEAR - VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 4/16/92 AND 8/28/94. *TW

962612

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

962614

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLE - CD4E - HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741. *TW

962516

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AXKE LEAKS - FLUID LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AT AXLE SHAFTS - NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS. *TW

96254

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULE - DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE 51 - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. *TW

BC0422961119

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF TRANSMISSION POPPING OUT OF 3RD OR 5TH GEAR. *TW

96246

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

96249

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

BC0486961113

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW

BC0304961101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

METALLIC TICKING NOISE FROM UPPER ENGINE. *TW

BC0678961025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT

BC0684961024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW OXYGEN SENSOR NOW AVAILABLE. *TT

96221

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

96222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW

96225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW

BC0784961014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WELD CONNECTION CONCERN W/ THE FORWARD/DIRECT/COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER & HUB ASSY. *TT

BC0180960102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNKNOWN

BC0182960102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

W/ 2.5L, INVESTIGATIONS HAVE PRODUCED UPDATED INFO. TO AID IN DIAGNOSING SPRING NOISE OUTLINED IN TSB 95-03-09. FRICTION SPRING NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR CYLINDER HEAD DIRECTLY BEHIND THE TIMING COVER W/ A SETHASCOPE. THE TAPPING NOISE MAY START DURING ENGINE WARM UP & DOES NOT HAVE TO OSCILLATE AS INDICATED IN THE TSB.

BC0184960102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

W/ 2.0L, ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A LIFTER BLEED DOWN CONCERN WHEN AT OPERATING TEMP & IDLING. AIR MAY ENTER THE OIL PASSAGE DUE TO AN UNEVEN WEAR PATTERN ON THE OIL PUMP CONTROL PLUNGER. FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/1/94 REFER TO TSB 94-12-07 (CONTROL PLUNGER REPLACEMENT).

BC0186960102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A CONCERN ON THE CD4E TRANSAXLE WHERE TRANSMISSION FLUID MISTS FROM THE TRANSAXLE VENT TUBE. THIS CONCERN CAUSES TRANSMISSION FLUID TO PUDDLE ON TOP OF THE TRANSAXLE & CAN BE PERCEIVED AS A PAN GASKET OR SEAL LEAK. HAS DEVELOPED A SERVICE REPAIR WHICH INCLUDES A KIT TO EXTEND THE VENT TUBE & WILL RELEASE TSB SOON.

95212

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

95174

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DOOR-GLOVE COMPARTMENT-IMPROVED LOCK ASSEMBLY AVAILABLE-PROBES THROUGH 7/1/94 AND ESCORT/TRACERS BUILT THROUGH 9/6/94 *SD

95178

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLE-CD4E-DELAYED 1-2 OR 3-4 UPSHIFT-BAND WEAR AND/OR INOPERATIVE DIRECT CLUTCH-2.0L VEHICLES WITH TRANSAXLE BUILT BEFORE 4/94. *SD

95155

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOISE - RATTLE - FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT DURING STOP - AND - GO ACCELERATION VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE. *SD

951014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE - MODIFICATIONS TO CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTON. *TW

9594

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNKNOWN

BC2760950401

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE COMBINATION SWITCH/TURN SIGNAL LEVER, IN THE STEERING COLUMN, MAY BE SLOW TO CANCEL. *TW

BC8895950401

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP DOOR OPERATION. *TW

BC8914950401

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE COMBINATION SWITCH/TURN SIGNAL LEVER MAY BE SLOW TO CANCEL AFTER MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. *TW

9557

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED EGR VALVE WIRING HARNESS. *TW

9558

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY BE HARD TO START DUE TO CORROSION OR SHORT TO GROUND AT A WIRING SPLICE. *TW

9562

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW

9523

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW

9524

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *TW

9525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW LEVEL DESIGN WATER PUMP. *TW

94254

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY BE HARD TO START OR WILL NOT START. *TW

94245

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE A/C COMPRESSOR MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO INCORRECT ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS. *TW

94228

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY OF TRANSAXLE. *TW

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