Vehicle report

1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

Service bulletins

182 bulletins

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.

CSP 08B04

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE

07212

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0531

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO PACKAGE UPGRADE KIT OFFERING. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT UPDATED SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT

05N04

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO 7 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY START DATE OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF MILES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN. *TT

041601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

042107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

04217

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

17871

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS UNDER ACCELERATION CAUSED BY IGNITION COIL. *TT

17810

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT

17828

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT

17730

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DASHES DISPLAYED INSTEAD OF AN ODOMETER READING - NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE. *TT

03203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *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

03261

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

02208

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

02136

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT

15889

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT

0245

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

0222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *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

12120

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R700 TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

012110

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK OR OIL WEEPAGE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AT THE RIGHT HAND REAR OR THE LEFT HAND FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *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

012114

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *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

15158

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH

01M02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS USED ON 4.6L SOHC ENGINES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE WHICH, IF NOT SERVICED, MAY CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING. COMPLETE LOSS OF COOLANT MAY RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE OR ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

14918

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

14821

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

14844

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS INTERMITTENT / CONSTANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS. *TT

14862

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT

14864

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

0147

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

14181

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT

00E11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT

99B09

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 99B09 SUPPLEMENT #2 FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FRAME SERVICE. *TT

0111

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT EXHIBIT SATISFACTORY DURABILITY UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED BY POLICE, TAXI OR LIMO / LIVERY VEHICLES SUCH AS EXTENDED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

00B60

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS ON THE FRAME MAY DEVELOP MINOR CRACKS WHEN SUBJECTED TO SEVERE DUTY SERVICE. *JB

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

00213

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

00214

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SEVERE DUTY VEHICLES. *JB

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

8269

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER WIRING MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING AND / OR A MISPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. **MR

8300

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG / POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. **MR

0062

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT IDLE DI[ AFTER A TIP-IN/TIP-OUT MANEUVER, SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION ON ACCELERATION OR LIGHT LOAD. *MJS

13942

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS THAT THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER WIRING MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING AND / OR A MISPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT

8382

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS, BUCK / JERK, SURGE IN THE IGNITION COIL / SPARK PLUG BOOT. *TT

0031

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE. *MJS

13868

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

8136

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

99247

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY MOONROOFS AND BUILT THROUGH 9/20/1999 MAY EXPERIENCE A BOOMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE MOONROOF OPEN. *TT

992310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/16/1998 MAY EXHIBIT IMPROPER, ERRATIC, OR NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POPPING / CLICKING NOISE IN MAX A/C ON VEHICLES BUILT THORUGH 4/1/1999. *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

992110

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT STAYING OPEN. *TT

99219

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE WORKSHOP MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN A PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING THE PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. *TT

99222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

13330

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS. *TT

13355

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT

13382

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *TT

13400

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CARS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT

7194

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLY LAUNCH OF 4.6L 2V ENGINE. *TT

7249

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT

7307

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION MAY EXIST OF A SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. *TT

7312

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT

99194

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

99195

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *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

99185

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

13031

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING JUNT-IN-TIME PCM REPROGRAM. *TT

13057

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH CELLULAR PHONES NOT RINGING WHEN RECEIVING CALLS. *TT

13065

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POP / CLICK NOISE IN MAX A/C. *TT

6728

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT

996748

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT DISPLAY VEHICLE SPEED, THE ODOMETER DISPLAY IS ALL DASHES, THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY FOR DISTANCE TO EMPTY OR AVERAGE SPEED IS ALL DASHES, THE OVERDRIVE CANCEL DISPLAY FLASHES, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT IS 'ON', THE CHECK TRACTION ASSIST WARNING IS 'ON' AND THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT ENGAGE. *TT

996785

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR PHONE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CELLULAR PHONE DOES NOT RING WHEN RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS. *TT

996799

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB #1 THROUGH 4/1/1999 EXHIBITING POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POP / CLICK NOISE IN MAS A/C. *TT

99152

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

13025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *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

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

12816

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS. *TT

6400

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY DISPENSE HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS IN ALL CLIMATE CONTROL OPERATING MODES. *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

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

12714

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING WHEN OPERATED UNDER SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS. *TT

12743

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT

6035

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEVES FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES IN MEMORY. *TT

6218

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING. *TT

6329

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES TWO DESIGN CHANGES MADE TO ENHANCE THE WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW DEFOG / DEFROST PERFORMANCE. *TT

99-6193

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT

996078

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INOPERATIVE TRUNK RELEASE. *TT

9943

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

9947

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE EXPERIENCING ROUGHNESS AT IDLE DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONANCE. *TT

12557

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS CLUSTER CONCERNS SUCH AS ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK TRACTION ASSIST LAMP, SPEEDOMETER READS O; DIGITAL ODOMETER READS ALL DASHES; MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY FOR DTE / GTE READS FOR LOSS OF SPEED SINGLE TO THE HEC, PCM AND SPEED CONTROL. *TT

12579

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING DRIVERS DOOR MODULES (DDM) INCORRECTLY REPLACED WHEN DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) / BATTERY RELATED NO START CONDITIONS. *TT

12609

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING PINPINT TEST / 4WABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 (BATTERY VOLTAGE) - UPDATE. *TT

12615

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK CLUNK. *TT

5896

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CLUSTER CONCERNS. *TT

98203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT

98219

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DISLODGMENT OF REAR AIR SPRING FROM AXLE SPRING SEAT DURING ACCELERATION OR FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL CONDITIONS ON SOME LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT ARE OPERATED AT OR NEAR MAXIMUM LOADS. *AK

98258

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A VIBRATION / NOISE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL ON RIGHT TURNS.

98259

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

12219

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

12232

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION USED WHEN SERVICING POWER DOOR LOCK OR POWER WINDOW ISSUES. *TT

12298

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) MAY ALSO FLASH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782. *TT

5107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT START WITH A PROGRAMMED PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) KEY FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO START WITH A NON-PROGRAMMED PATS KEY. THE PATS WILL NOT RECOGNIZE A PROGRAMMED PATS KEY UNTIL THE SYSTEM RESETS. *TT

5203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT

982310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

982312

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC

982323

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC

12068

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES WILL NOT START WITH A PROGRAMMED PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) KEY FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO START WITH A NON-PROGRAMMED PATS KEY. *MJS

12072

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE MAY APPEAR TO SIT HIGH IN THE REAR WHEN THE IGNITION IS FIRST TURNED ON DURING THE FIRST 200 MILES (320 KM) OF VEHICLE OPERATION. *MJS

12083

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME 4.6L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W TRANSMISSION, MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *MJS

12154

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS

12174

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS

12178

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

5078

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT

985017

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A GRUNT OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING THE STEERING TO FULL LOCK, TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. *TT

985021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH CALIBRATIONS OF 8-18J AND 8-18E (ALL R LEVELS) MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF SPARK KNOCK / PING / DETONATION UNDER ACCELERATIOIN AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT

985090

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT

985096

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY APPEAR TO SIT HIGH IN THE REAR WHEN THE IGNITION IS FIRST TURNED ON DURING THE FIRST 200 MILES (320 KM) OF VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT

985099

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FUEL GAUGES MAY STICK AT FULL OR APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL. *TT

985107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL NOT START WITH A PROGRAMMED PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) KEY FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO START WITH A NON-PROGRAMMED PATS KEY. *TT

985143

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

982010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

98-4828

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SERVICE MANUAL NOT HAVING A PINPOINT TEST FOR "DEGRADED AM RECEPTION OR CONTINUOUS SEEK IN AM" IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PORTION OF THE AUDIO CHAPTER. *TT

98163

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOCKS FAILED. YD

11754

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION CORRECTING THE WORKSHOP MANUAL VOLUME II, WHICH IS IN ERROR FOR AUTO LAMP CONCERNS. *TT

11774

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM NVH DAMPER ON THE LEFT HAND DAMPER ONLY. *TT

11816

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. *TT

4619

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT

4656

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM NVH DAMPER ON THE LEFT HAND DAMPER ONLY. *TT

4708

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. *TT

4715

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT

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

11482

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MOLDED LEADFRAME MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REMOVED. *TT

11530

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

9811480

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLIMATE CONTROL IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN BLEND DOORS ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

982522

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF BROKEN BLEND DOORS ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

982543

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A MOMENTARY BUZZ TYPE NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM SELF TESTING. *AK

982547

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH THE SUN ROOF OPTIONS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE HEADLINER ATTACHMENTS. *YC

982676

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *YC

982743

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STALL AT STOPS. *YC

9864

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

985A5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

98412

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE

9844

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC

9845

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

983083

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE 6 DISC MAGAZINE FOR THE CD PLAYER. *TT

9831

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC

9833

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC

983210

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING DEFOG/DEFROST EHNAHCEMENTS. *TT

983291

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT IDLE. *TT

9811334

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PREMIUM FUEL RECOMMENDED LABEL. *TT

9811351

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE A HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT

98110

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

9814

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

9818

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT

983566

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

090308

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455

9811256

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMANT AT IDLE. *TT

986001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLICATION CD UPDATE. *AK

976011

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING FUNCTION TEST CHANGES ON SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (SBDS). *TT

97090297183

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC

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