042421
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
Vehicle report
2001 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
Service bulletins
100 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.
030508
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
0471
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
04251
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04189
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *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
04174
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
041514
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
02138
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT
17316
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *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
03199
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RATTLE/BUZZ SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT
03181
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03148
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16935
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW. *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
16735
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT
0358
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB
0335
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03261
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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
02171
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PAINT-PREMATURE CLEARCOAT CRACKING-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ
02176
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16114
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) AND / OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH). *TT
16131
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND B1998 SET. *TT
16040
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
15887
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT
15910
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT
0281
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC (SINGLE OVER-HEAD CAM) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN RATTLE NOISE. *TT
0282
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT
0285
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) BLOWS COLD AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCTS ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/30/2000 ONLY. *TT
0276
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ENGINE RATTLE NOISE FROM PRIMARY CHAIN DRIVE AREA BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM ON COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT
0242
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
0245
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15692
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
0232
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *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
15532
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE. *TT
15563
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH
15564
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 4 DOOR VEHICLES WITH THE AUTOLAMP FEATURE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF THE HEADLAMPS STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. *TT
15567
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *TT
01246
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15470
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK NOISE OR CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM, DURING COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT
15486
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 (GROSS LEAK AFTER FUEL FILL). *TT
15496
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. *TT
15406
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH REAR WIPERS THAT DO NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAN THE BACK GLASS. *TT
15422
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *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
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
01B77
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
15290
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK CONDITION, COMING FROM THE OIL PAN OR LADDER FRAME AREA. *TT
01181
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
15215
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 OR P0457. *TT
15249
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT
15251
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES WITH FEWER THAN 10,000 MILES MAY EXHIBIT GREASE OOZING FROM THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV JOINT. *TT
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
15119
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION. *SLC
15155
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WIPER ARM FAILS TO CLEAN BACK GLASS. *ET
01137
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT
15080
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH FEWER THAN 10,000 MILES MAY EXHIBIT GREASE OOZING FROM THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV JOINT. *TT
15093
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXHIBITING DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
01114
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT
14907
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
0186
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
0162
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
14847
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
14868
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT
0154
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ACCOMPANIED BY A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND IN SOME CASES P1728. *TT
01411
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HIGH-PITCHED FRONT AXLE SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT
13995
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200-1400 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THIS HIGHER BASE IDLE STRAGETY IS NOW USED DURING PLANT / TRANSPORTATION OPERATION TO PREVENT SPARK PLUG FOULING. *TT
0125
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT
01110
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
14554
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT THE TCIL ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF) IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *JB
14583
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB
14617
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT. *JB
00245
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0351 THROUGH P0354 POSSIBLE WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT
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
002405
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0351 THROUGH P0354 POSSIBLE WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT
00M12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT
14451
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351, P0352, P0353 AND / OR P0354 IN SELF TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT
00213
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB
00201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB
00L09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB
14345
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL STRT-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *JB
14371
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING. *JB
14198
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT LOWER DOOR HINGE(S) WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS. *TT
14056
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR
14061
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST. **MR
14062
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. **MR
14090
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / NO START CONDITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. *TT
8512
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR
8534
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. **MR
14011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 2000 AND 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL. *TT
8423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL. *TT
14306
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR ALL POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE, ALL OR ONE OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE OR ALLTHE POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLING UN-COMMANDED. *TT
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