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.
07212
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05618
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
0554
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
05417
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
050618
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04L19
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER - LITERATURE PROGRAM 04L19 - TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
031404
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.
0454
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISE. *TT
0457
POP/THUMP NOISE AT END OF WINDOW MOVEMENT AND/OR DRIVER'S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION. *TT
17459
COURTESY RAIL LAMPS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW. *TT
17320
BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *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
031513
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
03144
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
0392
REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES. *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
0399
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
030709
REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES. *TT
03610
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. CANADA VEHICLES ONLY. *TT *JB
16683
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB
02227
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16015
SOME VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INITIAL OR REPEAT COMPRESSOR DRYER FAILURE. *TT
15897
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVELINE ANGLE-RELATED VIBRATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND LOAD CONDITIONS. *TT
15939
CONCERNS WITH SPEED BODY BOOM. *TT
15794
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P275/60/R17 CONTINENTAL-GENERAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHWAY SPEED TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
0245
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15692
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
15708
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT
15727
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P275/60/R17 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHWAY SPEED TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
15749
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE MAY EXHIBIT A NOTCHY OR STICKING FEELING IN SLOW SPEED TURNS WITH NO EFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS OR ASSIST WHILE IN THE AUTOMATIC 4X4 POSITION. *TT
15605
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15648
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION AND/OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING REFUELED. *TT
15651
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR LEAK AND/OR OVERNIGHT BLEED DOWN OF THE AIR SUSPENSION. *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
15504
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15517
SUBJECT REGARDING EXAGGERATED ENGINE BRAKING ON DECELERATION. *YD
15526
SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS.*YD
15528
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR QUALITY. *YD
15549
INFORMATION REGARDING POP/THUMP NOISE FROM POWER WINDOW. *YH
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15480
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION AND/OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING RE-FUELED. *TT
15362
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AIR SUSPENSION MALFUNCTION. *TT
012113
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
01215
A CONDITION MAY EXIST, WHERE THROTTLE STICKING MAY OCCUR ON A FEW VEHICLES IN VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AFTER OPERATING AT STEADY SPEED OR EXTENDED IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. *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
14372
INFORMATION ON IDLE VIBRATION OR ENGINE DROAN ON ACCELERATION. *JB
15225
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15122
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT IDLE AND/OR ENGINE DROANING NOISE ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *SLC
15123
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-70 MPH. *SLC
01128
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK SUSPENSION LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B2140 OR C2140 EVEN AFTER THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH IN THE UPPER RH KICK PANEL HAS BEEN TURNED ON. *TT
15011
EXHIBITING AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT WHEEL LOW DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. *TT
14905
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ON WITH UNDEFINED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED. *TT
0162
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14821
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
14864
SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
0142
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT CONTACTING THE OIL DRIP SHIELD ATTACHED TO THE FRONT AXLE. *TT
0147
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
98S14
SAFETY RECALL UPDATE TO REPLACE LOCKING LUG NUTS. *TT
00261
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
00201
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB
00189
CONCERNS WITH THE SIGNAL MIRROR REFLECTIVE SURFACE DETERIORATING OVER TIME, DEVELOPING DARK SPOTS DUE TO CHROME PLATING DELAMINATION. *JB
00B57
CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE COMPANY ANNOUNCED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM ON 16-INCH P245 / 75 R16 CONTITRAC AS TIRES. *JB
14359
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR SUSPENSION LEAKS. *JB
14365
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT. *JB
00123
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SPARK KNOCK DURING LIGHT-TO-MODERATE ACCELERATIONS. *TT
14197
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION. *TT
0038
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
13838
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A WINDSHIELD CREAK / SQUEAK. *TT
8051
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT WASHER OPERATING WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT
0022
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS, FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSIION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IF NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED. *MJS
0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
0017
SUBJECT ON THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES MAY APPEAR. *MJS
0018
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) , MAY EXERIENCE THE BLOWER MOTOR STAYING ON HIGH AFTER DESIRED TEMPERATURE IS REACHED AND/ OR THE SYSTEM DOES NOT MAINTAIN SET TEMPERATURE. *MJS
99234
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
99242
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
13505
ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT
7353
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT
7363
THIS BULLETINS STATES THAT THE WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR THE HEATED SEATS WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL VACUUM TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (EVTM). REFER TO EVTM PAGES 119-1 AND 119-2 FOR THE SCHEMATICS. *TT
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13322
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
13331
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
13342
VEHICLES WITH 2.4L, 4.6L, AND 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN A/C MOAN AT IDLE. *TT
13376
EXHIBITING AN INACCURATE COMPASS READINGS IF NOT SET AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *TT
13420
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THE WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL VACCUM TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (EVTM). *TT
7155
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WINDSOR ENGINES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *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
13187
INFORMATION REGARDING E40D/4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *MJS
13285
EXPERIENCING ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
6905
INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
6930
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH FOUR WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION MAY REQUIRE A RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE PERFORMED BEFORE SETTING ALIGNMENT. *TT
6999
SUBJECT REGARDING E40D / 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *TT
7100
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES. *MJS
99164
CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT
99168
A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE LIGHTLY BRAKING FROM 64-32 KM/H (40-20 MPH) MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
13054
EXPERIENCING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA. *TT
13158
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION MAY REQUIRE A RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE BE PERFORMED BEFORE SETTING ALIGNMENT. *TT
6702
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOAN CONCERN. *TT
9913138
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
996780
THIS ONLINE SERVICE BULLETIN INVOLVES VEHICLES EXHIBITING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA. *TT
99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99157
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION, SHIMMY AND BODY BOOM AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH). *TT
99143
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES BUILT WITH CENTER DISCONNECT FRONT AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHILE OPERATING IN 4X2 MODE. *TT
6686
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER VACUUM RESERVOIR / CHECK VALVE LOCATION. *TT
12994
SUBJECT REGARDING A/C VACUUM RESERVOIR / CHECK VALVE LOCATION FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *TT
13010
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOAN CONCERN. *TT
6350
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
6556
EXHIBITING JERKY OR UNEVEN WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOVEMENT. *TT
6640
EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
991313
SUBJECT REGARDING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION, INCREASED BREAK PEDAL EFFORT AND / OR FALSE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CYCLING AT LOW SPEEDS. *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
991211
SUBJECT REGARDING THE REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW SWITCH BEZEL. *TT
99128
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING WITH A/C IN THE OFF POSITION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 64 KM/H (40 MPH). *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
12905
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT
6315
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DETECTED. *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
12720
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A COOLANT LEAK AT THE WORM GEAR CLAMP LOCATED AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE METAL INTAKE COOLANT TUBE AND THE FLEXIBLE RUBBER COOLANT HOSE. *TT
12738
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A IDLE VIBRATION.
12743
EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT
12747
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE COMPASS READINGS IF NOT SET AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *TT
12750
SOME VHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC). *TT
12767
EXHIBITING A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE INTERPRETED AS AN NVH CONDITION. *TT
12776
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) DETECTED. *TT
12797
ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF A LOW SPEED (UNDER 35 MPH) CLICKING NOISE CAUSED BY A CAGE NUT ROCKING ON THE COTTER PIN FOR THE FRONT AXLE HALF SHAFT SPINDLE. *TT
12798
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
6232
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A COOLANT LEAK AT THE WORM GEAR CLAMP LOCATED AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE METAL INTAKE COOLANT TUBE AND THE COIL RESULTING IN ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0304 AND / OR ROUGH IDLE. *TT
6282
INFORMATION ON SETTING COMPASS MODULE AT PRE-DELIVERY. *TT
6287
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN IDLE VIBRATION. *TT
98B33
OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS. *TT
9912778
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW SERVICE STEERING GEAR. *TT
9912792
CONDITIONS ON BROKENT DOOR PULL HANDLES. *TT
996034
EXPERIENCING A ENGINE KNOCK AT COLD START-UP. *TT
996042
INFORMATION ON USING 1999 PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR SIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT. *TT
996113
EXPERIENCING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL NOISE. *TT
996139
CONCERNS WITH FRONT DIFFERENTIAL NOISE. *TT
99411
VEHICLES EXPERIENCING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND / OR FALSE ABS CYCLING AT LOW SPEEDS, OR ABS LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9946
CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT
12529
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT
12572
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH SPEED DRIVELINE VIBRATION. *TT
12591
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOANING NOISE. *TT
5852
VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT
99B02
INFORMATION ON REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *TT
98203
CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT
98254
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT CHECK SUSPENSION LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1770 AND/OR C1845 ILLUMINATED. *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
98241
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC
98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
12218
FOR 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
12227
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
12282
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR WIPER THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY (JAMMED). *TT
4802
REAR WIPER ARM INSTALLATION. *TT
4981
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE KNOCK CONCERN UNTIL WARMED UP. *TT
5206
FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES THE OCTANE SHORTING BAR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE BULKHEAD IS NOT INTENDED TO BE FUNCTIONAL IN REDUCING DETONATION / SPARK KNOCK. *TT
5257
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TT
5258
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *TT
5370
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR WIPER THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY (JAMMED). *TT
982312
ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
982323
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
982325
THE MALFUCNTION INDICATOR LAMP ( MIL ) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0455 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
98239
EXPERIENCING NO OR INTERMITTENT AUXILLARY A/C MODE / BLOWER CONTROL ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC8
12134
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES MODELS OF THE 4R100 THAT ARE ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *MJS
12139
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE NOISE UNTIL WARMED UP. *MJS
12154
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
12170
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE OCTANE SHORTING BAR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE BULKHEAD IS NOT INTENDED TO BE FUNCTIONAL IN REDUCING DETONATION/SPARK KNOCK. *MJS
982117
A NEW PARKING BRAKE CONTROL RUBBER BUMPER STOP IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *YC
984802
WHEN INSTALLING A REAR WIPER ARM ON SOME VEHICLES, BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE 1999 WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 501-16-92. *YC
985059
EXPERIENCING COLD ENGINE KNOCK (REPEAT / REVISED MESSAGE). *TT
985062
SUBJECT REGARDING IDLE VIBRATION (REPEAT MESSAGE). *TT
985063
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. (REPEAT MESSAGE). *TT
985103
VEHIUCLES WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC, 5.0L, 4.6L, 5.4L MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EVAP SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1450, P0455, P0446. *TT
985183
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 1998 CERTAIN VEHICLES OF THE 4R100 ARE ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *TT
982010
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
982019
CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR. *YC
98209
A " TICKING " NOISE ON INITIAL STARTUP WITH SHIFT SELECTOR IN " P " OR " N " POSITION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98-4725
VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *AK
98-4738
COLD ENGINE KNOCK 5.4L ACTION. *AK
98-4802
INFORMATION ON PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN INSTALLING A REAR WIPER ARM. *TT
98-4817
SOME 1997-1998 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/EXPEDITION OR NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 4-WD 4X4 SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT BOTH
99-4694
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH FACTORY INSTALLED CD CHANGERS HAVING REVISED SHIPPING LOCATIONS FOR THE CD MAGAZINE. *TT
981512
A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK
981515
A CLUNKING NOISE HEARD FROM FRONT ENDCAUSED BY FRONT STABILIZER BAR CONTACTING THE FRAME. *AK
11781
INFORMATION ON SETTING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK). *TT
11783
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYERS. *TT
11806
SUBJECT REGARDING A MISSING RUBBER STOP BUMPER FROM THE PARKING BRAKE COTNROL. *TT
4619
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT
4626
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AND O/D OFF LAMP FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 62 / 628 / 1728. *TT
4628
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT
4631
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBIT VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *TT
4638
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, WITH P0300 - P0308 MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH A 4.6L ENGINE. *TT
4660
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NAGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL COVER ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
4664
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK) IF A CUSTOMER REFUELS THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT
4666
VEHICLES BUILT FROM 5/15/98 THROUGH 7/24/98 THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYERS SHOULD HAVE THE YELLOW SHIPPING CLIP ON THE COMPACT DISC MAGAZINE REMOVED PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY. *TT
4694
SOME FACTURY INSTALLED CD CHANGERS MAY HAVE REVISED SHIPPING LOCATIONS FOR THE CD MAGAZINE. *TT
4698
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE RUBBER STOP BUMPER MAY BE MISSING FROM THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, A REPLACEMENT SERVICE PART IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
98021698312
SOME COMPONENTS OF THE FRAME MAY REQUIRE SERVICING DUE TO COLLISION DAMAGE. *YC
9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9874
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
11482
FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MOLDED LEADFRAME MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REMOVED. *TT
11530
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
980310
EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *YC
980317
SYMPTOMS REGARDING P0300-P0308 MISFIRE DTCS WITH 4.6L ENGINES. *YC
982034
ANY VEHICLE CONCERNS CALL THE JOB 1 HOTLINE AT 1-800-322-JOB1 (5621). *YC
982548
BRIEF INFORMATION GIVING THE CORRECT PART NUMBER FOR TSB 98-3-12. *YC
982673
IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE WITH A MISSING WHEEL HUB O-RING, DO NOT INSTALL A NEW O-RING. *YC
982691
CONCERNS OF ENGINE CHECKLIGHT ON AND DTC P1506 ( IDLE AIR CONTROL OVER SPEED ERROR ) AND/OR FAST IDLE. *YC
982733
VEHICLES WITH THE E4OD ARE ADDED TO THE FQR ( FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *YC
982741
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW SPEED ( UNDER 35MPH ) CLICKING NOISE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A CAGE NUT ROCKING ON THE COTTOR PIN FOR FRONT AXLE HALF SHAFT SPINDLE. *AK
98613
SUBJECT REGARDING COLD AIR FELT ON THE FLOOR WHILE IN HEAT MODE. *YC
9869
CONCERNS WITH HESITATION, STUMBLE, SURGE, MISS, ROUGH IDLE, STALL AT IDLE. *TT
985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
9858
THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0503 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
98412
THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE
98419
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
98422
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS. *YC
9844
SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC
9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
983074
CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT
983084
INFORMATION ON ADDING OR INSTALLING A PULLEY. *TT
983093
SOME VEHICLES EXHIBITING INACCURATE COMPASS READINGS. *TT
983104
EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT
983170
CONCERNS WITH CODES P0500, P0503, P1501 OR P1503 WHICH MAY BE CAUSED MY A LOOSE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR. *TT
9831
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
983180
INFORMATION ON THE NEW 4R100 TRANSMISSION. *TT
9833
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
983284
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN AUDIBLE 50 HZ BODY BOOM. *TT
983302
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS HOW SOME HUB O-RINGS MAY BE CUT DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE WHEELS. *TT
983315
THE 4R100 TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE AN ORANGE "PRIOR TO REPAIR" TAG ON THE FLUID PAN. *TT
983316
SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK POSITION AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT
9811264
CONCERNS WITH TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT
9811342
INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE RADIO CHASSIS FROM SOME VEHICLES. *TT
9811344
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOOSE LUGNUTS AND / OR BROKEN WHEEL STUDS. *TT
98110
SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
98123
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
98130
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
9818
FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
983566
INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT
090308
MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455
971110972313
A NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING HAS BEEN RELEASED. *YC
976011
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
976007
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) AND FAIL SAFE COOLING. *TT
BC105849705
VEHICLES WITH PREMIUM RADIOS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH VOLUME CONTROL/ON-OFF SWITCH. *TW
BC2308970501
NEW VOLUME CONTROL/ON-OFF SWITCH. *TW
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.