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.
16-0068
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil springs could potentially fracture. A fractured front coil spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. If a front coil spring should fracture and come in contact with a tire, the tire may rupture resulting in rapid air loss, which could increase the risk of a crash without warning.
TSB160068
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
TSB-14-0165
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCURY/FORD: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE ON VEHICLES OPERATING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-01 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE
TSB-14-0149
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MERCURY/FORD: FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE, AFTER OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS, MOVE MOVE PAST SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT RUPTURE FRONT TIRE, RESULTING RAPID AIR LOSS. MODEL 1999-2001 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE
CSP-08B01
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
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
04189
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *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.
041514
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
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
031501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04M04
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRONT COIL SPRING EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04M04.
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
16678
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *TT *JB
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
16315
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEADLINER GRAB HANDLES LOOSEN. *TT
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
02107
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT
15879
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME SHO VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE VALVE COVER AREA. *TT
15820
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
0245
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *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
012113
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *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
15059
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
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
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
00B51
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ALL VEHICLES BUILT WITH AX4S TRANSMISSION - REAR LUBE TUBE AND BRACKET REPLACEMENT. *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
14355
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB
0061
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ISSUE OF A PERCEIVED LACK OF ENGINE BRAKING AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1138 STORED IN MEMORY MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES . *MJS
14220
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
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**
8242
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA. **MR
8310
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR LUBE AND DIFFERENTIAL TUBE INSULATOR KIT. **MR
8583
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR
13924
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER 1999 MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA. *TT
13961
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING THE AX4S TRANSAXLE - REAR LUBE AND DIFFERENTIAL LUBE TUBE INSULATOR KIT. *TT
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
13770
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE VULCAN ENGINE HAVE REVISED ENGINE OIL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) GRAPHICS. *MJS
7855
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION.
7927
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REVISED ENGINE OIL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) GRAPHICS. THE FULL LEVEL IS BETWEEN THE MIN AN MAX. IF THE OIL READING IS BETWEEN THE MARKINGS THE LEVEL IS ACCEPTABLE, DO NOT ADD OIL. IF THE OIL LEVEL IS BELOW THE MIN MARK ADD ENOUGH LIL TO RAISE THE LEVEL WITHIN THE MIN-MAX RANGE.
99243
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT
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
13472
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
99222
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99224
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT WIPERS OPERATING WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *TT
99202
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT SOME VEHICLES WITH AN AX4S OR AX4N TRANSAXLES HAVE A NEW REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN THE TRANSAXLE. *TT
13347
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE BLOWER MOTOR. *TT
13381
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE TIP FOR SUN VISOR BRACKET BREAKAGE. *TT
7196
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 1999, THE AX4S AND AX4N TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR THE CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLY. *TT
7249
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT
7306
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE TIP FOR VEHICLES BUILT 11/1/1997 - 2/15/1999 WITH SINGLE ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR SUN VISORS ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN SUNVISOR STOWAGE BRACKET. *TT
99E06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EMISSIONS RECALL FOR VEHICLES WITH A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PREVIOUSLY PROGRAMMED WITH A CALIFORNIA SERVICE CALIBRATION - PCM RECALIBRATION. *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
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
13253
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(CONTINUED FROM 13251 AND 13252) UNCOMMANDED FRONT WIPER FUNCTION. *MJS
6908
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0734, FLASHING TCIL, NO3-4 SHIFT OR AN OVERDRIVE BAND WEAR CONCERN. *TT
6918
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON THE REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN VEHICLES WITH AX4S TRANSAXLES. *TT
6997
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
13055
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT TRIM INVESTIGATION. *TT
13101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST. *TT
13109
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK STARTING CONDITION. *TT
13111
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351 / P0356 (IGNITION COIL A-F PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT). *TT
13151
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING A REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN AX4S AND AX4N TRANSAXLE. *TT
6730
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES, BUILT PRIOR TO 4/12/99 MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK. *TT
9912683
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER MARCH 26, 1999 WILL NO LONGER BE EQUIPPED WITH ROCK GUARD PAINT COATING ON THE ROCKER PANELS. *TT
9912692
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS OF A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY / STIFF IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER. *TT
9912693
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS WITH WAGONS EXHIBITING A LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR LAMP "ON". *TT
9913140
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DTC P0734, FLASHING TCIL, "NO 3-4 SHIFT" OR AN OVERDRIVE BAND WEAR CONCERN. *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
996783
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH THE SEATS SPLITTING AT THE SEAMS; LEATHER OR FABRIC BLEMISHES AND / OR LOOSE OR POOR FIT SEATING TRIM. *TT
996874
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT
996882
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A NO CRANK STARTING CONDITION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT
996883
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON ARRANGING A DEALER VISIT FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0351 / P0356 (IGNITION COIL A-F PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT). *TT
99151
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH SLOW FUEL FILL AT OR ABOVE 3/4 OF A TANK / FUEL FILL NOZZLE CLICKS OFF, SLOW FUEL FILL BELOW 3/4 OF A TANK / CONTINUOUS FILL NOZZEL CLICKS OFF, FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT UPDATE AFTER FUEL FILL, AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATES WITH 11-22 L OF FUEL REMAINING AND / OR THE CUSTOMER CAN ONLY ADD 38-45 L OF FUEL. *TT
99152
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99147
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE BAY TECHNICAL SYSTEM (SBTS) AND NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER, AND TO UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INFORMATION CHARTS. *TT
13019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES, BUILT PRIOR TO 4/12/1999 MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK. *TT
6576
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *TT
6579
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION DIAGNOSING VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1309 STORED IN MEMORY. *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
6646
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 12/17/97 AND 6/30/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR A ROUGH IDLE AFTER A COLD START. *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
99125
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO LACK OF ENGINE BRAKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1138 PRESENT DURING KEY ON ENGINE RUNNING (KOER). *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
12874
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBIT A SELF ACTIVATED SINGLE WIPE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *TT
6318
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING INOPERABLE SPEED CONTROL. *TT
6469
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATING WITHOUT COMMAND. *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
12704
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT
12712
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 3.0L 4-VALVE DURATEC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING NOISE / RESERVOIR FLUID SWIRLING / RESERVOIR FLUID OVERFLOW. *TT
12718
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ALL WAGONS BUILT ON OR AFTER 12/19/98 NOW HAVE THE LIFTGATE DOOR AJAR WIRING CONNECTED INTO THE LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT. *TT
12784
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PDI AS REQUIRED. *TT
6158
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER MARCH 26, 1999 WILL NO LONGER BE EQQUIPED WITH ROCK GUARD PAINT COATING ON THE ROCKER PANELS. *TT
6171
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ON WAGONS ONLY. *TT
6219
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 3.0L 4-VALVE DURATEC ENGINES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT STEERING NOISE / RESERVOIR FLUID SWIRLING / RESERVOIR FLUID OVERFLOW. *TT
6228
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING WIRING CHANGE ON THE LIFTGATE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR. *TT
6283
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PRE-DELIVERY. *TT
99-6193
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AN INOPERABLE SPEED CONTROL. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING WINDNOISE / WATER LEAK FROM WINDSHIELD. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE LOCATION. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH BUZZ OR VIBRATION WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH STIFF IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MARCH 1999 MAY EXHIBIT CONCERN OF NO REVERSE OR INTERMITTENT REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH THE REVERSE CLUTCH LIP SEALS BECOMING RIPPED / TORN DURING REVERSE ENGAGEMENT RESULTING IN NO REVERSE OR INTERMITTENT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT DURING EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE OWNERS GUIDE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCORRECTLY STATES THAT THE ACCESSORY DELAY FEATURE WILL PROVIDE FOR RADIO AND POWER WINDOW OPERATION FOR UP TO 10 MINUTES AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF OR UNTIL A FRONT DOOR IS OPENED. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS ON SLOW FUEL FILL OR FUEL GAUGE COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS OF NO REVERSE OR INTERMITTENT REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE EXHIBITING NO REVERSE OR INTERMITTENT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT DURING EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING ACCESSORY DELAY - OWNER GUIDE INFORMATION. *TT
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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
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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
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLE S MAY EXHBIT INOPERABLE SPPED CONTROL. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERABLE SPEED CONTROL. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WERE CALIBRATED WITH INCREASED AIR FLOW AT CLOSED THROTTLE TO PREVENT TIP-IN BUMPS, A RESULT MAY BE REDUCED DECELERATION FEEL AND LESS ENGINE RPM REDUCTION AT CLOSED THROTTLE WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING. *MJS
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEAD SPEED. *MJS
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION ONLY. *MJS
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WILL BE DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *YC
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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
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSAXLE , PRIOR TO REPAIR, ORANGE TAG SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS WAS NOT INSTALLED. AK
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WHICH WILL BE DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IMPORTANT PRE-DELIVERY INFORMATION REGARDING SOME VEHICLES DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT