18614
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT
Vehicle report
1998 MERCURY SABLE
Service bulletins
178 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.
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
17358
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
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
03148
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03123
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
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
02236
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
02221
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
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
02183
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXHAUST SYSTEM Y-PIPE CRACK AT THE NOISE VIBRATION HARNESS BRACKET. *MJ
02176
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02153
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518, INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL. *TT
15820
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
0245
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *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
15370
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
15390
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT
15392
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *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
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
15059
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
01124
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT
01116
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONS SUCH CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT; LEAKING / DISCOLORED COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLES; VIBRATION FROM ENGINE; LEAKING HEATER CORE; COOLANT OVERFLOW; HIGH TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS, ETC. *TT
0162
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
14856
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH 3.0L 2V VULCAN OR 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST RUST-THRU, WELD FATIGUE CONDITION BETWEEN THE TWO TOEBOARD CATALYSTS WHERE A TIE-IN BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE FORMED INLET PIPE OF THE REAR BANK TOEBOARD CATALYST. *TT
0147
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
13802
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. AUDIO AND CLIMATE CONTROLS CONTINUE TO OPERATE DURING THE ICP'S LOSS OF ILLUMINATION CONDITION. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY INTERNAL RIBBON CABLE CONNECTION IN THE ICP. *TT
00E11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
00263
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER. *TT
00203
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.*JB
00191
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JB
14355
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB
985084
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE REDUCED DECELERATION FEEL AND LESS ENGINE RPM REDUCTION AT CLOSED THROTTLE WITH THE VEHCLE MOVING; SPEED CONTROL NOT RESPONDING QUICKLY WHEN SWITCHED TO OFF OR DECEL MAY ALSO BE NOTED. *TT
14220
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
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
14087
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). **MR
8016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. **MR**
8583
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR
8316
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO.
8199
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
0015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
7855
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION.
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
13472
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT
99222
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13355
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT
13381
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE TIP FOR SUN VISOR BRACKET BREAKAGE. *TT
7249
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT
7306
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE TIP FOR VEHICLES BUILT 11/1/1997 - 2/15/1999 WITH SINGLE ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR SUN VISORS ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN SUNVISOR STOWAGE BRACKET. *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
99183
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
99184
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING. *TT
13180
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
13250
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING SLIGHT VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. *MJS
6997
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
13101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST. *TT
996735
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT
996874
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT
99152
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
6567
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLIES. *TT
6579
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION DIAGNOSING VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1309 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
6612
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE DUE TO FRONT STRUT, FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS OR SYMPTOMS SUCH AS PREMATURE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR DUE TO SEIZED REAR BRAKE CALIPERS OR SLIDES. *TT
6646
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 12/17/97 AND 6/30/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR A ROUGH IDLE AFTER A COLD START. *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
99126
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH SPARK KNOCK; ROLLING IDLE; AND / OR MISFIRE CODES STORED IN MEMORY. *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
6478
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FORD QUALITY RENEWAL 2.5L AND 3.0L 4V ENGINES. *TT
6696
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *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
9985
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REDESIGNED AX4N PUMP GASKET. *TT
12784
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PDI AS REQUIRED. *TT
6283
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PRE-DELIVERY. *TT
99-6193
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT
996040
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE LOCATION. *TT
996123
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH BUZZ OR VIBRATION WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK. *TT
9943
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
12515
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0135 OR P0155 CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION (PCM). *TT
12545
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON DETERMINING ONBOARD VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VS. NON-ORVR. *TT
12559
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
12570
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT
12603
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIAHNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0135 OR P0155 CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. *TT
12614
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING REDESIGNED TRANSAXLE PUMP GASKET TO REMOVE GASKET MATERIAL THAT COULD BREAK OFF AND STICK VALVES IN THE VALVE BODY. *TT
12616
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TRANSAXLE SERVICE CASE REPLACEMENT WITH OSS (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR) HOLE. *TT
5518
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT
5897
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT
98203
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT
98251
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
982513
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *YC
982514
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH THE TIMING ARROWS/FLAGS ON THE BACK OF THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (S) ARE MIS-MARKED BY AS MUCH AS 30 DEGREES ROTATION. *YC
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
98246
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
12238
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW CONCERNS. *TT
5203
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT
5226
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
5301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT
5304
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *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
982320
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC
982323
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
12066
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WERE CALIBRATED WITH INCREASED AIR FLOW AT CLOSED THROTTLE TO PREVENT TIP-IN BUMPS, A RESULT MAY BE REDUCED DECELERATION FEEL AND LESS ENGINE RPM REDUCTION AT CLOSED THROTTLE WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING. *MJS
12079
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEAD SPEED. *MJS
12154
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
12163
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION ONLY. *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
12189
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS
982112
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A HARD START/LONG CRANK TIME CONDITION. *YC
984647
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WILL BE DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *YC
985083
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES (3.0L 4 VALVE ONLY) MAY EXHIBIT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEADY SPEED. *TT
982010
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
98-4731
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLUNK OR PLOP COMING FROM FRONT END. *AK
98-4737
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION. *AK
98-4741
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY OR FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC OPERATION. *AK
98-4803
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 1996-1998 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF MOAN NOISE AT IDLE.
98163
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LOCKS FAILED. YD
981512
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK
11764
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WHICH WILL BE DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT
11773
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT
11795
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONCERN WHEN PARKED IN A STEEP NOSE-UP POSITION WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT
11803
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL LOCKS BUILT BETWEEN 4/7/98 AND 7/17/98 MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF EXCESSIVE POWER DRAIN OR DEAD BATTERY. *TT
4619
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT
4647
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IMPORTANT PRE-DELIVERY INFORMATION REGARDING SOME VEHICLES DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT
4655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT
4677
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONCERN WHEN PARKED IN A STEEP NOSE-UP POSITION WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT
4695
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL LOCKS BUILT BETWEEN 4/7/98 AND 7/17/98 MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF EXCESSIVE POWER DRAIN OR DEAD BATTERY. *TT
9802169837
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC
9802169838
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC
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
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
9811481
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *TT
982523
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME ENGINE VALVES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *AK
982675
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
9865
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
985A5
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
9851
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXERPEINCING A MOANING NOISE HEARD FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT
9853
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS SUCH AS: STUCK THERMOSTAT; VIBRATION OR THUMPING FROM ENGINE'; LEAKING RADIATOR OR HEATER CORE; COOLANT SMELL; ... ;LACK OF HEAT. *TT
98411
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR BLUE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSAXLES. *YC
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
983112
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT
983113
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITON AND / OR A THERMOSTAT STUCK-CLOSED. *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
983221
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT SPPEDS OF 45 MPH AND ABOVE WITH THE CRUISE ON.
983293
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING INCORRECT PIN POINT TEST. *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
983496
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT B1522 OR GEM "HOOD SW" PID CONCERNS. *TT
090308
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455
980321
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PATS KEY PROGRAMMING. *AK
9811156
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION WITH POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
97111097231
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. *YC
97111097237
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC
976011
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
97090297183
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC
97090297184
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC
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