042107
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
17358
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
03203
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03123
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
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
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02107
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT
0214
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15370
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
15392
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
01205
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
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
0147
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
98165
SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKEW WHEN BRAKING. YD
8199
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99242
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
983565
INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSING FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION. *TT
99194
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
99195
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT
99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
13057
CONCERNS WITH CELLULAR PHONES NOT RINGING WHEN RECEIVING CALLS. *TT
9911998
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH STEERING EFFORTS DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CAM AND / OR ROTOR IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT
996785
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR PHONE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CELLULAR PHONE DOES NOT RING WHEN RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS. *TT
99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99139
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99111
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
991210
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
99129
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
9994
INFORMATION ON ANTI-THEFT SELF-ACTIVATION SERVICE TIPS. *TT
99-8-15
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
99816
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
6110
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRUNT OR GROAN NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS RETURNED TO CENTER AFTER A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN. *TT
9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
12559
CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
98251
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
98259
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
987252
EXPERIENCING BRAKE CREAKING.
98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
12219
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12223
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS DOOR MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING. *TT
12224
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS SEAT MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12226
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE AND / OR TRANSMITTER (KEYFOB) REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE OR KEYFOB. *TT
12230
ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12239
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT
5226
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
5300
ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, A NO-START CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE. *TT
982310
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
98232
INFORMATION ON REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST DURING HUMID CONDITIONS. *YC
982320
SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC
982323
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
12077
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *MJS
12154
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
12178
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS
12189
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS
985101
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD START OR NO START DUE TO FLOODING. *TT
982010
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
4750
CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1009 CODE PRESENT IN THE ANTI-LOCK OR TRACTION CONTROL MODULE. *TT
98-4804
SOME 1995-1999 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/ CONTINENTAL, 1995-1997TOWN CAR AND 1997-1998 MARK VIII EQIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND THEN OFF WHILE PARKED. *AK
98163
LOCKS FAILED. YD
11740
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 16, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, USUSALLY AT LOW SPEEDS JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TT
11773
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT
11780
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT
4655
INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT
4663
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT
9804279885
CONDITION WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *YC
9802169837
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC
9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9875
THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES MAY LEAK AT THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. *YC
11511
ON SOME VEHICLES THE OUTSIDE TEMP DISPLAY MAY READ 5 OR MORE DEGREES HIGHER THAN THE ACTUAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *TT
982675
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
9864
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
9865
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
985A1
A HIGH FREQUENCY SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES UNDER MODERATE BRAKING. *TT
985A11
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A16
INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS ARE CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON MARK VIII VEHICLES ONLY. *YC
985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9847
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT
983112
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT
9831
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
9813
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM UNDERBODY / REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS AS IF SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LOOSE. *TT
9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
983571
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INCORRECT PART NUMBERS FOR REAR CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLYS. *TT
97111097233
SOME VEHICLES ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MAY SELF-ACTIVATE. *YC
97111097234
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97111097237
CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC
97090297184
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC
BC2441970501
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUTSIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT. *TW
97610
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
9762
FLOOR CONSOLE- CUPHOLDER AND/OR ASHTRAY BINDS DURING OPERATION. *JD
9768
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
9751
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC3100970224
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
BC3240970210
BRIEF GRUNT FROM THE STEERING SYSTEM WHEN RETURNING THE WHEEL FROM A FULL RIGHT HAND TURN. *TW
BC3274970207
REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS AND CAN RESULT IN ACTUATION OF THE SHOR CIRCUIT PROTECTION FEATURE. *TW
9735
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD
BC0305A97020
RANDOM NO START, FLOODING, LOW COMPRESSION. *TW
BC0306970201
INCREASED POWER STEERING EFFORT AND NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE VEHICLE DYNAMICS MODULE (VDM). *TW
BC1032697020
VEHICLES HAVE A CABIN AIR FILTER THAT MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES. *JD
BC0013972301
CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO EARLY WEAR OF SWAY BAR LINK(S), REPLACE THE SWAY BAR LINK(S) WITH NEW REVISED DESIGN PART(S). *JD
BC0305972301
RANDOM NO START, FLOODING, LOW COMPRESSION. *JD
BC0306972301
INCREASE IN POWER STEERING EFFORT. *JD
BC0308972301
THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD
BC1018597230
VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT A RATTLE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR HEIGHT SENSOR. *JD
BC1021297230
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRE INNER EDGES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
BC1021697230
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE SUSPENSION OF IS BOTTOMING OR LOOSE SHOCK ABSORBERS. *JD
BC3412972301
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR LOOSE SHOCK ABSORBERS. *JD
BC3422972301
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WARE OF THE FRONT TIRE INNER EDGES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
BC3504972301
VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT A RATTLE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE CAN BE ISOLATED TO THE REAR HEIGHT SENSOR. *JD
9723
FRAME - SUBFRAME INSULATORS - CLUNK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION HEARD OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/28/97. *TW
9725
SUSPENSION - CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - TAURUS SABLE BUILT THROUGH 1/14/97 - CONTINENTAL BUILT THROUGH 12/16/96. *TW
9712
INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL PUSH PIN ATTACHMENT METHOD IS NOT ROBUST ENOUGH FOR FREQUENT SERVICING. *JD
9714
HARSH RIDE QUALITY COMPLAINTS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES- CAUSED BY: FIRMER SUSPENSION OR OVER-INFLATION OF TIRES. *JD
BC0013970201
CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO EARLY WEAR OF SWAY BAR LINK(S). *JD
BC0082970201
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HARD START/NO START CONDITIONS. *JD
BC0140970201
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, VEHICLES ORDERED WITH THE OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER NOW RECEIVE THE HEATER CORD AS A LOOSE-SHIP ITEM IN TRUNK. *JD
BC0153970201
THE SUSPENSION TUNING MAY BE FIRMER AND CONVEY MORE ROAD NOISE THAN CUSTOMERS ARE ACCUSTOMED TO IN LINCOLN PRODUCTS. *JD
BC0202970201
CRANK/NO START OR NO SPARK CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT POSTION SENSOR HARNESS FOR CHAFING. *JD
BC0262970201
SUBFRAME ATTACHMENT NUTS SPIN WITHIN THE UNIBODY DURING NORMAL SERVICE OPERATIONS REQUIRING SUMFRAME REMOVAL. *JD
BC0264970201
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
BC0305970201
RANDOM NO START, FLOODING, LOW COMPRESSION
BC0308970201
THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD
BC1008797020
A CRANK/NO START OR NO SPARK CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS FOR CHAFING. *JD
BC1011797020
OWNER GUIDE STATES THAT THE ENGINE USES A FL-820-S OIL FILTER- THE FILTER IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. *JD
BC1011997020
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, VEHICLES ORDERED WITH TH OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER NOW RECEIVE THE HEATER CORD AS A LOOSE-SHIP ITEM IN THE TRUNK. JD
BC101209702
VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD
BC1014297020
NO START/HARD START CONCERN. *JD
BC1016597020
CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION DUE TO EARLY WEAR OF SWAY BAR LINK(S), REPLACE THE SWAY BAR LINK(S) WITH NEW REVISED DESIGN PART(S). *JD
BC8873970201
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. *JD
962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96252
LOCKS - REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96257
SUBFRAME - FRONT - REAR RETENTION NUTS SPIN DURING REMOVAL. *TW
BC0420961119
CORRECTION TO 1997 CONTINENTAL EVTM ON FUSES. *TW
96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0473961114
CONCERNS WHERE A LOW TIRE WARNING IS COMING ON WHILE DRIVING AND THE PROCEDURE IN SSM 9095 (SPIN ONE WHEEL AT A TIME TO DETECT LOW PRESSURE TIRE) DOES NOT WORK. *TW
BC0308961101
THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW
96221
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96222
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96225
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0714961021
GROUND FOR THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) WAS GRADUALLY RELOCATED FROM G-100 ON THE LF FENDER TO THE LH SIDE OF THE TRUNK, JUST BELOW THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH. *TT
BC0775961015
INFORMATION FOR WHEN SERVICING AN INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL. *TT
BC5195961001
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC5197961001
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
BC9678961001
FRONT DISC ROTOR PROTECTORS (CHEMICALLY TREATED COVERS) ARE BEING INSTALLED TO ASSIST IN MINIMIZING THE CORROSION THAT DEVELOPS ON THE ROTORS SURFACE WHILE VEHICLE IS ON DEALER LOT. *TT
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.