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.
TSB 20-2233
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
TSB 19-2026
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
06513
ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PEWEE, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, AND P0316. *TT
041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
05618
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
050618
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
0471
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
04251
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18217
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *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.
041514
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
17720
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994/B1998 ON VEHICLES WITHOUT SIDE AIR BAGS. *TT
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
17637
RUNS ROUGH / LACKS POWER / MISFIRE / MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP - LOSS OF COMPRESSION ON VEHICLES WITH OVER 20,000 MILES. *TT
17459
COURTESY RAIL LAMPS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW. *TT
99263
CORRECT LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INCREASE WHEEL NUT AND STUD SIZE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
17316
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
17346
STEERING IDLER ARM NOISE. *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
17136
RUNS ROUGH/LACKS POWER/MISFIRE - LOSS OF COMPRESSION. *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
16797
VEHICLES WITH KEYLESS ENTRY PAD MAY EXHIBIT DEAD BATTERY, NO START, INTERIOR LAMP/HEADLAMP SELF-ACTIVATION, OR INOPERATIVE KEYLESS ENTRY PAD. *TT
03610
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. CANADA VEHICLES ONLY. *TT *JB
16683
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB
0258
INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16170
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2001 AND MAY 1, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP AND ANY OR ALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, P1744. *TT
16015
SOME VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INITIAL OR REPEAT COMPRESSOR DRYER FAILURE. *TT
16033
SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT-ON-THE FLY MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING. *TT
16087
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, AND P1744 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH). *TT
02121
WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS ENGAGED. *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
15844
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNIFICANT MOISTURE COLLECTION OR POOLING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FOG LAMP HOUSING. *TT
0241
SUBJECT REGARDING IDLER ARM REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *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
15643
CONCERNS WITH FOGLAMP MOISTURE ENTRY/CONDENSATION. *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
15652
CONCERNS WITH CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AIR DISCHARGED THROUGH THE DEFROSTER DUCTS ONLY, REGARDLESS OF SETTING. *TT
15671
SOME 4X4S MAY EXHIBIT A MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION OF THE RADIO AND/OR INTERIOR CAMBIN LIGHTS WHEN THE ONE-TOUCH-DOWN FEATURE OF THE DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW IS ACTIVATED. *TT
0212
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WEAK HORN CHIRP CONFIRMATION WHEN THE KEY FOB IS USED, OR AN INOPERATIVE HORN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. *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
15528
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR QUALITY. *YD
15549
INFORMATION REGARDING POP/THUMP NOISE FROM POWER WINDOW. *YH
01253
CONCERNS WITH WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS ENGAGED. *TT
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01E16
EMISSIONS RECALL 01E16 TO REPLACE INCORRECT HEGO SENSOR, THE INCORRECT HEGO SENSOR MAY CAUSE APPLICABLE EXHAUST EMISSIONS STANDARDS TO BE EXCEEDED DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR INCORRECT FUEL/AIR RATIOS. *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
15502
CONCERNS WITH POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW-SPEED TURNS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT
15362
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AIR SUSPENSION MALFUNCTION. *TT
15377
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AXLE TUBE SEAL LEAKAGE AND AN AXLE BEARING THAT IS LOOSE IN THE AXLE HOUSING, AND/OR A REPLACEMENT SERVICE BEARING THAT IS LOOSE IN THE HOUSING. *TT
15395
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WEAK HORN CHIRP CONFIRMATION WHEN THE TRANSMITTER IS USED TO LOCK THE DOORS AND/OR AN INOPERATIVE HORN WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. *TT
15407
CONCERNS WITH A POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW-SPEED TURNS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT
15432
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) IN THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE. *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
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
15326
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS IN EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
14372
INFORMATION ON IDLE VIBRATION OR ENGINE DROAN ON ACCELERATION. *JB
15219
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE ALL THE GUAGES INTHE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL SWEEP AT INITIAL START UP. *TT
15225
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT
15253
INFORMATION DFPE SENSOR LOCATION. *TT
15262
INFORMATION ON RADIO OPERATION WITH REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15114
INFORMATION REGARDING EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLER DISCONNECT TOOL. *JADA
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
01141
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INADVERTENT 4X4 HI OR LOW SHIFT EVENTS, 4X4 AND / OR LOW RANGE INDICATOR FLASHING OR SOLID OR VEHICLE STUCK IN 4L AFTER UNCOMMANDED SHIFT. *TT
01135
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION, HAVING A TRANSMISSION BUILD DATE BETWEEN 7/27/2000 AND 3/23/2001, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT, DELAYED OR NO SECOND GEAR CONDITION. *TT
15035
INFORMATION CONCERNING STEERING GEAR CHANGE. *TT
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
14907
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT
14918
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. *TT
0162
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
01T03
SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTION REGARDING POTENTIAL INCORRECT PISTON RING INSTALLATION. ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCORRECT PISTON RING(S) MAY CAUSE A TICKING NOISE WHICH, IF NOT REPAIRED, COULD RESULT IN SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. *TT
01T03S1
SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTION - SUPPLEMENT #1 - REGARDING LABOR OPERATIONS AND CLAIMING INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL INCORRECT PISTON RING INSTALLATION. *TT
14821
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
14828
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VEHICLES RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITH THE CHECK AIR SUSPENSION LAMP REMAINING ILLUMINATED AFTER THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH HAS BEEN TURNED ON. *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
0125
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT
14660
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) IN THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE. *TT
14571
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL / GENERAL P275 / 60R17 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
14627
CONDITIONS ON CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AIR FLOWS THROUGH DEFROST ONLY. *JB
14509
INFORMATION ON THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RSE) ACCESSORIES KIT. *TT
14528
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HOLES, TEARS, SNAGS OR CRACKS ON THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY. *TT
14532
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTER BELT MOLDING FINISH CHANGE. *TT
002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
14456
INFORMATION ON SQUEAK AND RATTLE NOISE CONDITIONS. *TT
14458
INFORMATION REGARDING HORN CHIRP WITH FUNCTION OF SPEED CONTROL BUTTONS. *TT
00222
INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP BOLT-CORRECT PLACEMENT OF BOLTS AND WASHER-WINDSOR BUILT ENGINES. *JB
00B54
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PARTS UPDATE REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *JB
14359
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR SUSPENSION LEAKS. *JB
14377
CONCERNS WITH DRIVER SEAT MODULE - NGS / WDS SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. *JB
14397
CERTAIN SUPERCREWS AND SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WIND NOISE / BOOM WHEN DRIVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MPH WITH THE MOON ROOF FULLY OPEN, DUE TO THE MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR NOT DEPLOYED HIGH ENOUGH ABOVE THE ROOF LINE. *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.