03181
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Vehicle report
1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Service bulletins
92 bulletinsTechnical 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.
03261
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *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
02176
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
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
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
0147
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
00M09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. *YH
00M10
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE REPLACEMENTS WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. *YH
002310
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00M10S2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
0015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
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
13180
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *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
99152
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *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
9996
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *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
9943
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
982310
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
12098
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY REQUIRE WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJS
985111
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY REQUIRE WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
982010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
9887
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *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
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
985A13
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A18
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROUGHNESS (BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION, STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AND / OR NIBBLE) UNDER LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS FROM 105 TO 0 KM/H (65 TO 0 MPH). *YC
985A5
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A6
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC
9845
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9834
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR INLET-WATER IN AIR INLET ELBOW-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF AIR FILTER AND/OR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF)- VEHICLE SWITH 4.6L ENGINE. *AK
983224
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE AIR FILTER AND / OR THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *TT
9814
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
97111097234
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97090297184
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC
97610
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *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
9743
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
BC3231970211
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WINDNOISE FROM FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOFS. *TW
BC3281970206
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EXHIBIT A PULL WHILE BRAKING - CHECK FOR KINKED BRAKE LINES , REPLACE IF NECESSARY - REPLACE LOWER ARM AND STRUT BUSHINGS ON THE SIDE THE VEHICLE PULL TO. *TW
BC1023897230
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE EXHIBITS A PULL WHILE BRAKING, FOLLOW PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN 06-00-4 & PINPOINT TEST "A" ON 06-00-5 OF THE 1997 SERVICE MANUAL. *JD
962612
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962511
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962517
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSMISSION - AODE - 4R70W - SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH 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
BC0678961025
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *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
96226
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW
BC0810961011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW TRANSMISSION CASE AND MAIN CONTROL RELEASED FOR SERVICE ON AODE / 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
9677
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND / OR THE O/D LIGHT FLASHING. *TT
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.
95153
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD
95102
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW
9592
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNKNOWN
9583
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A DELAYED/SOFT/SLOW CONCERN MAY OCCUR DURING THE 1-2 UPSHIFT AND A HESITATION OR SAG DURING 3-4 UPSHIFT. *TW
BC2850950401
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TW
BC2966950401
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NO CRANK OR INTERMITTENT NO CRANK DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZE UP IN THE STARTER SOLENOID. *TW
BC8899950401
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK OR INTERMITTENT NO CRANK CONCERN DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZE UP IN THE STARTER SOLENOID. *TW
95511
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CHIRP OR SQUEAK FROM BLOWER MOTOR. *TW
95515
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
9566
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CHIRP OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW
9569
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CERTAIN SHOE AND LINING KITS DO NOT MEET FORD DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. *TW
BC3061950301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE/WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
95313
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION IN THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
9547
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A DELAYED/SOFT/SLOW CONCERN MAY OCCUR DURING THE 1-2 UPSHIFT. *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
94263
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-CRANK CONDITION DUE TO CORROSION AT THE STARTER SOLENOID CONNECTOR. *TW
94269
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DELAYED OR NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT OF TRANSMISSION. *TW
94235
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRONT DISC BRAKE NOISE WHILE BRAKING. *TW
94223
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TICKING NOISE FROM FUEL INJECTORS AT IDLE. *TW
94224
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MOANING OR HOOTING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE COMING FROM THE IDLE AIR BYPASS VALVE. *TW
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