042107
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Vehicle report
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042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
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
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01194
THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
14757
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE FORWARD CLUTCH. *TT
981614
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0120, P0510,P0731,P0732 AND/OR P0733 STORED IN MEMORY WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. YD
8316
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.
0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
13760
INFORMATION REGARDING THE SERVICING OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH, WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THREE INDIVIDUAL PARTS. *MJS
7922
BE AWARE THAT THE F6XZ-7A360-AA FORWARD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED BY 3 INDIVIDUAL PARTS. XF5Z-7A360-AA(DRUM), XF5Z-7A398-AA (PLANETARY) AND F3XY-7B066-F (PRESSURE PLATE). USE OF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL COMPONENTS IN PLACE OF THOSE LISTED COULD CAUSE AN ENDPLAY AND/OR SHIFTING CONCERN.
99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13368
ADDRESSING AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET OR MAY DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING. *TT
7264
EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET OR MAY DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING. *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
13179
INFORMATION REGARDING SRS SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS, AIR BAG WARNING INDICATION. *MJS
6995
SUBJECT REGARDING A FLASHING AIR BAG WARNING LAMP INDICATING A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. *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
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
12806
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING AIR BAG WARNING LAMP INDICATING A FAULT IN THE SYSTEM. *TT
6390
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR BAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT
99103
ON SOME VEHICLES THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 32, 35, P0400, P0402, P1400, P1401, P1402 OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP 0302, 0305, 0306, 0514, 1005 MAY BE STORED INDICATING A MALFUNCTION IN THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM. *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
996018
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT
12623
INFORMATION REGARDING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *TT
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
98236
INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98225
INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
12081
SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 34, OR PO325 (MIL DTC 0304) WHEN TESTING THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM, INDICATING A FAULT WITH THE ENGINE KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT. *MJS
12121
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE CONCERN (S) FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS OR DURING A LEFT TURN. *MJS
5051
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS SELF-LOCKING / ERRATIC OPERATION. *TT
985094
SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 34, OR P0325 (MIL DTC 0304) WHEN TESTING THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT
985142
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE CONCERN(S) FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS OR DURING A LEFT TURN. *TT
982010
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
982012
INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982015
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ( DTC ) 32. *YC
982016
EXPERIENCING LOW OR NO A/C PERFORMANCE IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC
98-4814
SOME 1996-1998 VILLAGERS EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
98-4815
SOME 1996-1998 VILLAGERS EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
98-4816
CONCERNS WITH EGR FLOW MALFUNCTION. *TT
98161
WHINING NOISE FROM TRANSAXLE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION, TIP-IN ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40-64 KM/H (25-40 MPH)
98154
REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING OR OVERHEATING AFTER HAVING BEEN SERVICED. YD
11778
SOME VEHICLES WITH ANALOG INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF A FLUCTUATING OR JUMPING TACHOMETER INDICATOR NEEDLE. *TT
4661
SOME VEHICLES WITH ANALOG INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF A FLUCTUATING OR JUMPING TACHOMETER INDICATOR NEEDLE. *TT
9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
11528
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SURGE UNDER CERTAIN DECELERATION CONDITIONS, ENGINE STALLING DURING TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT, OR AN EXCESSIVE SULFUR-TYPE ODOR FROM THE EXHAUST AT TIMES. *TT
9864
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A11
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
985A49
EXPERIENCING A SQUEALING OR GRINDING NOISE FROM EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES WHEN THE CUSTOMER LIGHTLY APPLIES THE BRAKES. *TT
985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
983105
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINES BEING ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *TT
983114
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THE TWO DIFFERENT CYLINDERS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS. *TT
9831
REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
98319
EXPERIENCING A RATTLING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AT FLOOR NEXT TO SLIDING DOOR. *YC
9833
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
983310
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE OR LOW TONE RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *TT
9811312
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LAMP AND TROUBLE CODES 41/45/55/63. *TT
983072
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ABS WARNING LAMP CONCERN AND TROUBLE CODES 41/ 45/ 55/ 63 MAY BE RETRIEVED DURING A QUICK TEST. *TT
9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
97111097234
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
97090297188
INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM, OR LACK OF RANGE WITH THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
97050110615
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OIL LEAKS ON 1997 VILLAGERS. *TW
BC2223970501
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OIL LEAKS ON 1997 VILLAGERS. *TW
BC2235970501
SHEET METAL DISTORTION AROUND THE AREA OF THE REAR WIPER SHAFT. *TW
BC2290970501
FRONT DOOR WINDOW BINDING WHILE TRAVELING UP OR DOWN. *TW
BC2304970501
EGR FUNCTION TESTING. *TW
BC2365970501
INSTRUCTIONS ON ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *TW
BC2443970501
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MANUALLY CLEAR CODES FROM MEMORY AFTER AN ABS BRAKE REPAIR. *TW
97711
LAMP- AIR BAG WARNING LAMP FLASHES ALL THE TIME OR INTERMITTENTLY- NO CODES STORED IN MEMORY. *JD
97712
ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DISPLAY- DISPLAYS FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS IN DIFFERENT DISPLAYS- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *JD
97714
TRANSAXLE- DIFFICULTY MOVING SHIFT LEVER FROM "PARK" POSITION- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/97. *JD
97610
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
9768
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
9751
INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
BC3073970227
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER PLUNGER SHIFT ROD BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *TW
3203970214
DIAGNOSIS OF ABS SYSTEM. *TW
BC3203970214
DIAGNOSIS OF A VILLAGER ABS SYSTEM. *TW
BC3210970213
POWER DELAY FEATURE FOR POWER WINDOWS AND MOON ROOF. *TW
BC3225970112
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P0705. *TW
9739
SAFETY BELT- RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT WHILE DRIVING- VEHICLES WITH SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT, RIGHT SIDE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/2/97. *JD
BC1034097020
INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION. *JD
BC1021197230
A MIL CONCERN DTC 0208 ON VEHICLES, WHICH INDICATES AN ERRONEOUS CYLINDER CODE. *JD
BC1021597230
POOR HEATER CAPABILITY IN VILLAGERS DURING COLD WEATHER WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE. *JD
BC1022297230
A RESOLUTION FOR ERRATIC AND/OR HARSH UPSHIFT. *JD
BC1023397230
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INTERFACE WITH VILLAGER PCM/TCM ON 1996 & 1997 VEHICLES, USE THE OBD II DLC CONNECTOR LOCATED JUST BENEATH THE STEERING COLUMN. *JD
BC1026197230
ABS SYSTEM AND PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC ANTI-LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. *JD
BC3353972301
INTERFACE WITH THE VILLAGER PCM/TCM ON VEHICLES, USE THE OBD II DLC CONNECTOR LOCATED JUST BENEATH THE THE STEERING COLUMN. *JD
BC3372972301
A RESOLUTION FOR ERATIC AND/OR HARSH UPSHIFT- THE ROOT CAUSE IS MICRO PARTICLE DEBRIS IN THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY. *JD
BC3411972301
POOR HEATER CAPABILITY IN VEHICLES DURING COLD WEATHER WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE. *JD
BC3480972301
INTERMITTENT ABS LAMP ON AND WHEEL SENSOR DTC'S SET WHILE DRIVEING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. *JD
BC3521972301
2ND ROW BENCH SEAT, MAY EXPERIENCE A RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT THAT MAY ENTER THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE PREVENTING FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT WHILE DRIVING. *JD
97112
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES- INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF RADIO AND/OR SPEED CONTROL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/1/96. *JD095
9718
A "HISSING" NOISE SOUNDING LIKE A WINDOW IS SLIGHTLY OPEN, FROM THE UPPER B-PILLAR AREA ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES.*JD
9719
SAFETY BELTS- THIRD ROW SEAT- BROKEN GUIDE MOUNTED ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/18/95 THROUGH 11/1/96. *JD
BC0186970201
WINDNOISE AT THE UPPER B-PILLAR CORNER AREA. *JD
BC0261970201
SQUEAK/RUB NOISE WHEN TURNING. *JD
BC1010997020
WIND NOISE AT THE UPPER B-PILLAR CORNER AREA ON 1996 AND 1997 VILLAGERS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE DOOR WINDOW RUN RUBBER NOT FITTING TIGHT ENOUGH. *JD
962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0412961120
CONCERNS OF ABS AMBER INDICATOR LIGHT ON. *TW
96249
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC0419961112
PLASTIC SEAT BELT GUIDE ON 2ND ROW SEAT WILL BREAK IF USED TO RAISE THE SEAT BACK FROM A LOWERED POSITION. *TW
BC0492961112
VILLAGERS EQUIPPED WITH A 2ND ROW BENCH SEAT, MAY EXPERIENCE A RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT THAT MAY ENTER THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE. *TW
BC0496961112
DTC P0135/P0141 MAY BE SET WHEN THE PCM RECEIVES INACCURATE VOLTAGE FROM THE 02 HEATER CIRCUIT. *TW
BC0532961108
VILLAGERS MAY DEVELOP AN INOPERATIVE REAR WIPER MOTOR. *TW
BC0040961101
DAMAGE TO FRONT AND/OR REAR 02 SENSORS FOR 96-97 VILLAGERS. *TW
BC5232961101
RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2ND ROW BENCH SEAT MAY ENTER THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE. *TW
96222
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96225
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
BC5171961001
INFORMATION WHEN MIL IS ON WITH DTC 0802 &/OR 0905, CHECK CONNECTOR C198. *TT
BC5178961001
FUEL PUMP IMPROVED, HARDENED INNER GEROTOR GEAR. IMPROVEMENT WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERMITTENT STALLING IN HOT AMBIENT TEMPS & A LONG CRANK TIME AFTER A COLD SOAK. *TT
BC5197961001
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
BC5200961001
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEXPLAINED MIL LIGHT CODES &/OR IRREGULAR SHIFTING (A4LD). THE -12A581- (95-96) OR -12B637- (97) WIRE LOOM IS COMING INTO CONTACT W/ THE CENTER WIPER ACCESS PLATE LWR CTR. *TT
BC5221961001
REVISED HOSE PART# F6HZ-9J291-A HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REPLACE HOSE THAT SHOWS SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, CRACKS MAY APPEAR IN THE OUTER COVERING OF THE HOSE. *TT
BC5223961001
VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP AN INOP REAR WIPER MOTOR. *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.