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Service bulletins

247 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.

041601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

18614

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT

042107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *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.

17358

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT

03181

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

03141

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IN VEHICLE LOCTITE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CAMSHAFT TUBE AND GEAR. *TT

03148

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

03123

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *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

02236

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT

02221

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *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

02208

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

02183

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHAUST SYSTEM Y-PIPE CRACK AT THE NOISE VIBRATION HARNESS BRACKET. *MJ

02176

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

02153

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518, INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL. *TT

15879

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME SHO VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE VALVE COVER AREA. *TT

0214

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

15370

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT

15390

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT

15392

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT

01205

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *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

15142

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 SHIFT AFTER INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. *YH

01124

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT

01116

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONS SUCH CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT; LEAKING / DISCOLORED COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLES; VIBRATION FROM ENGINE; LEAKING HEATER CORE; COOLANT OVERFLOW; HIGH TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS, ETC. *TT

0162

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

14856

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH 3.0L 2V VULCAN OR 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST RUST-THRU, WELD FATIGUE CONDITION BETWEEN THE TWO TOEBOARD CATALYSTS WHERE A TIE-IN BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE FORMED INLET PIPE OF THE REAR BANK TOEBOARD CATALYST. *TT

0147

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

13802

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. AUDIO AND CLIMATE CONTROLS CONTINUE TO OPERATE DURING THE ICP'S LOSS OF ILLUMINATION CONDITION. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY INTERNAL RIBBON CABLE CONNECTION IN THE ICP. *TT

00E11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT

14584

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. *JB

00263

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER. *TT

00203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.*JB

00191

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JB

98164

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD

14087

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). **MR

8016

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. **MR**

8583

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR

8316

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO.

8199

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

0015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

7855

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION.

99234

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT

99242

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT

99222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

7292

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NNERS OF THE EDSR-OF-THE-MONTH QUALITY AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER. *TT

99194

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

99195

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *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

99184

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING. *TT

13180

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS

13250

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING SLIGHT VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. *MJS

6997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT

996735

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT

99152

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

6612

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE DUE TO FRONT STRUT, FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS OR SYMPTOMS SUCH AS PREMATURE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR DUE TO SEIZED REAR BRAKE CALIPERS OR SLIDES. *TT

99139

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

99111

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT

991210

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT

99127

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1135 OR P1155 STORED IN MEMORY AND / OR A LONG CRANK / SLOW START. *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

99-8-15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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

996123

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH BUZZ OR VIBRATION WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK. *TT

99B01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTION, DUE TO A FRACTURE OF THE COMPRESSOR'S INTERNAL ROTOR. *TT

9941

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A MOANING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT

9943

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

12559

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT

12570

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT

12616

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TRANSAXLE SERVICE CASE REPLACEMENT WITH OSS (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR) HOLE. *TT

5518

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT

5897

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT

98B23S1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INSTALLATION OF COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT. *TT

98251

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF A POSSIBLE CHAFING OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WIRES RESULTING IN AN OPEN FUSE AND/OR INOPERABLE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY OR A NO START CONDITION. *YC

982513

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *YC

982514

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE TIMING ARROWS/FLAGS ON THE BACK OF THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (S) ARE MIS-MARKED BY AS MUCH AS 30 DEGREES ROTATION. *YC

98259

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *YC

98241

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC

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

12238

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW CONCERNS. *TT

5203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT

5205

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NGS ERROR MESSAGE, TOTAL CHECKSUM ERROR AFTER NGS / SBTS PCM REPROGRAMMING. *TT

5226

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT

5255

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE, COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, AND OR LACK OF HEAT. *TT

5301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT

982310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

982320

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC

982323

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC

12079

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEAD SPEED. *MJS

12154

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS

12163

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION ONLY. *MJS

12169

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NGS ERROR MESSAGE AFTER NGS/SBTS PCM REPROGRAMMING. *MJS

12174

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS

12178

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

12189

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS

5048

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE; COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, LACK OF HEAT. *TT

982112

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A HARD START/LONG CRANK TIME CONDITION. *YC

984984

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONCERN ON ACCELERATION. *TT

985065

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING HARD START / LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT

985083

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES (3.0L 4 VALVE ONLY) MAY EXHIBIT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEADY SPEED. *TT

982010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

98-4724

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONTAMINATED/CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURE GAUGE. *AK

98-4731

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLUNK OR PLOP COMING FROM FRONT END. *AK

98-4735

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARD START/LONG CRANK.

98-4737

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION. *AK

98-4741

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY OR FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC OPERATION. *AK

98-4803

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME 1996-1998 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF MOAN NOISE AT IDLE.

98163

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOCKS FAILED. YD

98B23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B23 CONTAINED INCORRECT LABOR ALLOWANCE AND COOLANT PART NUMBER INFORMATION

981512

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK

11773

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT

11793

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONCERN WHEN PARKED IN A STEEP NOSE-UP POSITION WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT

4619

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT

4621

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE, COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, LACK OF HEAT. *TT

4630

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL STALLING CONCERNS. *TT

4636

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSING HARD START / LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT

4655

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT

4676

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONCERN WHEN PARKED IN A STEEP NOSE-UP POSITION WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT

98B26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT INSTALLATION ON CERTAIN TAURUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L VULCAN METHANOL ENGINES. GASOLINE OR ETHANOL ENGINES ARE COVERED BY OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B23.*AK

98B27

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COOLANT BY-PASS KIT REPLACEMENT ON CERTAIN TAURUS VEHICLES. ENGINES PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WITH 98B18 SERVICE BY-PASS KIT.

9802169837

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC

9802169838

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC

9884

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE FOR MISFIRES AT HIGH ENGINE RPMS DURNG ENGINE WARM UP. *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

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

11530

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHEN DIAGNOSING CRANK / NO START ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) CHECK THE CUSTOMERS KEY RING FOR ANY MAGNETIC OBJECTS LIKE THE MOBILE SPEEDPASS KEY WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN THE PATS KEY AND THE VEHICLE TRANSCEIVER. *TT

980305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EXPERIENCING COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE READINGS, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, AND LACK OF HEAT. *YC

980314

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A HARD START / LONG CRANK. *YC

9811481

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *TT

982523

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME ENGINE VALVES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *AK

982675

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC

982742

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING GROAN NOISE. *YC

98B18

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B18- COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT INSTALLATION. *AK

9864

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9865

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC

985A11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

985A5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9851

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXERPEINCING A MOANING NOISE HEARD FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT

9845

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

983112

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT

9831

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC

983221

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT SPPEDS OF 45 MPH AND ABOVE WITH THE CRUISE ON.

98110

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

9814

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

983566

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

983496

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT B1522 OR GEM "HOOD SW" PID CONCERNS. *TT

090308

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455

980312

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON WITH MISFIRE DTC(S).

97111097231

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. *YC

97111097234

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC

97111097237

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC

976011

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

97090297181

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND/OR WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES AND /OR THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE DAMAGED. *YC

97090297183

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC

97090297184

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC

9705011635

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION IN TSB 97-09-04 IS INCORRECT. *YC

9705019584

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN. *YC

BC105739705

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHEN PERFORMING THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE, THE SERVICE MANUALS DO NOT CLEARLY STATE WHICH SIMULATORS TO USE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *TW

BC2224970501

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A KNOCK OR WOP NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TW

BC2310970501

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE - CLARIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONS IN SERVICE MANUAL. *TW

BC2311970501

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TW

BC2380970501

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TW

9772

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HESITATION- ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINE. *JD

9761

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOCKS- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)- LOCATION OF RKE FOBS- SERVICE TIP- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 3/17/97. *JD

97610

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

9763

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STEERING- STEERING COLUMN- AIR BAG SLIDING CONTACT SERVICING- SERVICE TIP. *JD

9765

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HESITATION- ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINE. *JD

9767

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0172, P0175, P1130, P1150 AND/OR P1152 STORED IN MEMORY AND/OR STALL ON LOW SPEED ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION- 3.4L SHO VEHICLES ONLY. *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

BC3061970228

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPEAT POWER STEERING GRUNT/GROAN AFTER COMPLETION OF TSB 97-02-04. *TW

BC3100970224

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MICRON FILTER - REMINDER THAT THE FILTER MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES - SYMPTOMS THAT MIGHT INDICATE NEED FOR CHANGE INCLUDE POOR A/C-HEATER PERFORMANCE AND/OR WINDOW FOGGING. *TW

BC3142970220

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GROAN OR MOAN NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *TW

BC3205970214

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERN OF WATER INGESTION IN ENGINE. *TW

BC3272970207

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - VEHICLE WILL NOT START WITHOUT THE CORRECT IGNITION KEY. *TW

9735

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD

BC0307A97020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BATTERY OES DEAD OVERNIGHT. *TW

BC0308A97020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THUMP/KLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW

BC0309970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SURGE AT STEADY STATE CRUISE (POWER TRAIN SHUFFLE), MISFIRE CODES,STALLS AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TW

BC1029897020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KNOCK OR WOP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *JD

BC1030097020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHISTLE OR SQUEAL NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON 1997 VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/1/96 WITH THE 2-VALVE ENGINE. *JD

BC1030697020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GROAN OR MOAN NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *JD

BC1032697020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES HAVE A CABIN AIR FILTER THAT MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES. *JD

BC0011972301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES. *JD

BC0042972301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FOR 1996 3.0L 2-VALVE VEHICLES STOP UPDATING THE PROCESSOR TO THE R-12 CALIBRATION. THIS UPDATE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL ON COLD ENGAGEMENT. *JD

BC0307972301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BATTERY GOES DEAD- CHECK THE CURRENT DRAW WITH AN AMMETER. *JD

BC0308972301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD

BC0309972301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SURGE AT STEADY CRUISE (POWER TRAIN SHUFFLE), MISFIRE CODES, STALLS AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *JD

BC1016397230

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES AT ALL SPEEDS OR IDLE ON VEHICLES. *JD

BC1019697230

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPLACING FRONT OR REAR STRUTS ON A 1996/97 VEHICLE, THE REPLACEMENT STRUT MAY APPEAR TO BE APPROXIMATELY 2" TOO SHORT WHEN COMPARED TO THE STRUT IN THE VEHICLE. *JD

BC1021497230

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER LEAK AT THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR, CHECK FOR A BROKEN COWL TOP INNER PANEL SHIELD. *JD

BC1025097230

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. *JD

BC3410972301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER LEAK AT THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR ON VEHICLES, CHECK FOR A BROKEN COWL TOP INNER PANEL SHIELD. *JD

BC3482972301

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPLACING FRONT REAR STRUTS ON A VEHICLE, THE REPLACEMENT STRUT MAY APPEAR TO BE APPOXIMATELY 2" TOO SHORT. *JD

9723

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRAME - SUBFRAME INSULATORS - CLUNK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION HEARD OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/28/97. *TW

9724

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STEERING - GRUNTING OR GROANING NOISE DURING STEERING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/8/96. *TW

9725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUSPENSION - CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - TAURUS SABLE BUILT THROUGH 1/14/97 - CONTINENTAL BUILT THROUGH 12/16/96. *TW

BC0011970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES ON 1996/97 TAURUS/SABLE AND WINDSTARS. *JD

BC0042970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FOR 1996 3.OL 2-VALVE VEHICLES STOP UPDATING THE PROCESSOR TO THE R-12 CALIBRATION. *JD

BC0130970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOVING OR REPLACING ONE OF THE FRONT STRUT SPRINGS ON A 1996/97 TAURUS OR SABLE VEHICLE USE ROTUNDA #014-00781 STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR MASTER SET. *JD

BC0144970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RESIDUAL BRAKE PRESSURE ON THE REAR BRAKES OF A 1996-1997 TAURUS OR SABLE, MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT THE REAR CONTROL ARMS TO REMAIN AT THE NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT POSITION. IF THE REAR CONTRAL ARM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS ALLOWED TO HANG ALL THE WAY DOWN, THE HEIGHT SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE MAY BE ALLOWED TO REACH THE END OF ITS TRAVEL AND MAY ACT AS A CHECK VALVE TRAPPING PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES. *JD

BC0152970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER LEAK IN THE REAR OF A TAURUS OR SABLE WAGON, CHECK FOR WATER ENTERING IN AT THE REAR HATCH HINGES. *JD

BC0180970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT, FOUND UNDERNEATH THE PULLEY HAS A STANDARD RIGHT AND LEFT HAND THREAD. TO AVOID DAMAGE TO PLASTIC, AVOID USING HEAT. *JD

BC0196970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOISY FUEL PUMPS ON 1996/1997 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES. REVISED FUEL PUMP TO ALEVIATE NOISE. *JD

BC0251970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATION WITH DTC C1095. *JD

BC0252970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNEVEN IDLE RPM, STALL, ROUGH RUNNING, SURGE, AND/OR SPARK KNOCK WHEN THE COOLING FANS COME ON AT A IDLE. *JD

BC0253970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OWNER GUIDE LISTS THAT THE 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE USES A FL-400-S OIL FILTER AND THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC USES A FL-820-S FILTER. *JD

BC0264970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE REAR MAIN SEAL REMOVAL TOOL LISTED IN THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THE 3.0L 4V DURATIC AND 4.6L CONTINENTAL ENGINES, IS INCORRECT. *JD

BC0308970201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD

BC1010197020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOISY FUEL PUMPS ON 1996/97 VEHICLES. A REVISED FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN RELEASED WITH A MODIFIED MANIFOLD OUTLET TO REDUCE NOISE. *JD

BC1010297020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A UNIQUE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY WHICH THREADS INTO THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER USING A LEFT-HANDED THREAD. HEATING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WILL DAMAGE THE RUBBER COMPONENTS. *JD

BC101209702

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD

BC1012397020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RESIDUAL BRAKE PRESURE ON THE REAR BRAKES OF A 1996-1997 VEHICLE, MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT THE REAR CONTROL ARMS TO REMAIN AT THE NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT POSITION- SUPPORT DURING LIFTING PROCESS. *JD

BC1012497020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOVING OR REPLACING ONE OF THE FRONT STRUT SPRING ON A VEHICLE US A ROTUNDA #014-00781 STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR MASTER SET. *JD

BC1013997010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MAY HAVE NO AUDIO IN CDDJ MODE. *JD

96261

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BODY - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES ELECTRICAL - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES MISCELLANEOUS - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES. *TW

962612

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

962613

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSAXLE - AX4S - EXTENDED 2-3 SHIFT AND/OR HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE RPM DURING 2-3 SHIFT AT LIGHT TO MEDIUM THROTTLE AND/OR NO 2-3 SHIFT - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

962511

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

962515

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NOISE-"CREAKING" IN A-PILLAR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND/OR TURNING-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/96. *JD

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

BC0503961108

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SYSTEM INDICATORS KIT WITH DTCS C1165 AND/OR C1175. *TW

BC0535961108

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE EGR TUBE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS IN SERVICE MANUAL ARE INCORRECT. *TW

BC0541961107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLE CONDITION FROM THE A/C EVAPORATOR. *TW

BC0308961101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW

BC0680961024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES SHIPPED W/ LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *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

BC0713961021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF A SURGE (POWERTRAIN SHUFFLE) AT 35-40 MPH. *TT

BC0762961016

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPETITIVE THUMPING/KNOCKING NOISE PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL SPEED WHEN BRAKING. *TT

BC0850961007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF VEHICLE STALL, HESITATION STUMBLE, ROUGH IDLE, MISSING, FUEL PRESSURE, OR FUEL PRESSURE RELATED CHECK THE REAR GROUND. *TT

BC0851961007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PROCEDURE FOR CONCERNS OF RIDE QUALITY. *TT

BC5195961001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT

BC5197961001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT

BC9584961001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN. *TT

BC9683961001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE CALIBRATION FROM R-11 TO R-12 FOR STALLING ON DECEL & MISFIRE CODES ON 3.0L VEHICLES. *TT

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