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1998 Ford Contour TSBs

254 Contour Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Contour problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 1998 Contour TSBs

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605211
    • TSB Reference #5795

    Description: INFORMATION ON SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN GAP HIDER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605211

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605266
    • TSB Reference #12498

    Description: SUBJECT ON STEERING COLUMN GAP HIDER SERVICE REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605266

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613051
    • TSB Reference #12075

    Description: VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 6/16/98 MAY HAVE A BROKEN/DETACHED IP CLUSTR BEZEL GAPHIDER. THE HIDER IS A HINGED FLAP BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN SHROUD AND THE IP BEZEL. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613051

STEERING:COLUMN

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013115
    • TSB Reference #041814

    Description: STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013115

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619322
    • TSB Reference #14836

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E TRANSAXLE, (DOES NOT APPLY TO MTX) MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT / MOAN TYPE NOISE WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619322

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613396
    • TSB Reference #9811485

    Description: CUSTOMER CONCERN OF NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613396

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603541
    • TSB Reference #982513

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603541

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610781
    • TSB Reference #7344

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610781

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609663
    • TSB Reference #13387

    Description: VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609663

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609651
    • TSB Reference #13364

    Description: CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH AT CRUISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609651

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606800
    • TSB Reference #6320

    Description: CONCERNS WITH VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606800

    • Date Reported MAY 17 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606422
    • TSB Reference #9991

    Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DURING HEAVILY LOADED CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN COMBINED WITH AGGRESSIVE CORNERING AND SEVERE BODY ROLL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606422

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091738
    • TSB Reference #6091738

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (100 - 115 KPH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091738

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #607100
    • TSB Reference #9912781

    Description: EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (110 - 12- KPH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607100

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613756
    • TSB Reference #11499

    Description: EXHIBITING A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A FRONT STABILIZER BAR OR LINK NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613756

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603528
    • TSB Reference #982462

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603528

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630024
    • TSB Reference #15241

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630024

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625783
    • TSB Reference #15241

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625783

SUSPENSION:REAR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 22 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #607417
    • TSB Reference #983160

    Description: ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING SOME VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607417

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 02 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008580
    • TSB Reference #02176

    Description: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008580

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618580
    • TSB Reference #00S03

    Description: SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE REPLACEMENT. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618580

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090082
    • TSB Reference #99194

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090082

    • Date Reported MAY 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606409
    • TSB Reference #9989

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606409

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091681
    • TSB Reference #12707

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT BRAKE GROAN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091681

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #607020
    • TSB Reference #6201

    Description: EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 26 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607373
    • TSB Reference #983081

    Description: CONCERNS WITH INCORRECT BRAKE SHOE / LINING ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607373

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601003
    • TSB Reference #985A5

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601003

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605562
    • TSB Reference #9814

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605562

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613275
    • TSB Reference #985139

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR THE SHIFT LEVER MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK SOUND EACH TIME BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613275

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607500
    • TSB Reference #9811330

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) MAY EXHIBIT A GROWLING / GRINDING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AN INCLINE OR UNDER HARD ACCELERATION IN REVERSE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607500

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

    • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601264
    • TSB Reference #9845

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601264

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 13 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607431
    • TSB Reference #983216

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607431

PARKING BRAKE

    • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601017
    • TSB Reference #985A17

    Description: SOME VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY STICK AND/OR BIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609735
    • TSB Reference #98166

    Description: THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HIGH IN THE NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609735

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported AUGUST 04 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003193
    • TSB Reference #031514

    Description: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1380, P1381, P1383, AND/OR P0340 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003193

    • Date Reported MAY 26 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002767
    • TSB Reference #03103

    Description: VEHICLES WITHOUT THE COOLANT LOCK-OFF MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002767

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618630
    • TSB Reference #14355

    Description: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618630

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6092221
    • TSB Reference #13468

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092221

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610829
    • TSB Reference #7451

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610829

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603652
    • TSB Reference #982514

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603652

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #604203
    • TSB Reference #98B21

    Description: SUBJECT ON ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604203

    • Date Reported APRIL 13 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601343
    • TSB Reference #9874

    Description: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601343

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 21 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630001
    • TSB Reference #0214

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630001

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 10 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630515
    • TSB Reference #01246

    Description: ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630515

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 15 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627927
    • TSB Reference #01205

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627927

    • Date Reported MARCH 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619424
    • TSB Reference #0147

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619424

    • Date Reported JANUARY 22 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618069
    • TSB Reference #0114

    Description: EXPERIENCING A SPARK KNOCK OR PRE-IGNITION CONDITION ON VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION DURING STEADY CRUISE DRIVING OR UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618069

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 04 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618595
    • TSB Reference #00186

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO START CONDITION WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH IS IN THE INTERMITTENT OR LOW-SPEED SETTING DURING VEHICLE START-UP. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618595

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609662
    • TSB Reference #13386

    Description: INFORMATION ON INVESTIGATING HARD START / NO START CONDITIONS ACCOMPANIED BY OVERFUELING IN AMBIENTS BELOW 32F/0C, ON VEHICLES WITH VCT EQUIPPED 2.0L ZETEC ENGINES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609662

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610744
    • TSB Reference #11725

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING OR CLUNKING SOUND DURING RAPID ACCELERATION / DECELERATION AS WHEN LETTING OFF AND PUTTING YOUR FOOT DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610744

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610689
    • TSB Reference #6567

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLIES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610689

    • Date Reported JUNE 28 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606506
    • TSB Reference #99138

    Description: A ROUGH IDLE, STALLING AT AN IDLE, REDUCED POWER AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1381 AND P1383 MAY BE STORED IM MEMORY ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606506

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606870
    • TSB Reference #6478

    Description: INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FORD QUALITY RENEWAL 2.5L AND 3.0L 4V ENGINES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606870

    • Date Reported MAY 11 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610737
    • TSB Reference #6696

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610737

    • Date Reported MAY 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606420
    • TSB Reference #99816

    Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606420

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615544
    • TSB Reference #12299

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE AND / OR SET VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AFTER ATTEMPTING TO REPROGRAM THE PCM WITH NGS CAR VERSION 5.1 OR EARLIER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615544

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613224
    • TSB Reference #12174

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613224

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603577
    • TSB Reference #982687

    Description: SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AREA DEALERS ONLY ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF NOISE DURING CRANKING, OR NO CRANK ON 1998 2.5L VEHICLES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603577

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601792
    • TSB Reference #97L14

    Description: SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 97L14- WARRANTY GUIDES FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2. OL ZETEC ENGINES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601792

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613794
    • TSB Reference #11530

    Description: 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 A

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613794

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607370
    • TSB Reference #983075

    Description: INFORMATION ON USING ROTUNDA UNIVERSAL LIFTING BRACKET FOR LIFTING AND REMOVAL OF ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607370

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607501
    • TSB Reference #9811332

    Description: CONDITIONS WITH A NO START / HARD START OR A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING OR DURING TURNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607501

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089624
    • TSB Reference #99B23

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE WATER PUMP BEARING MAY DETERIORATE AND BECOME LOOSE. THIS IS A OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089624

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603648
    • TSB Reference #982510

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603648

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615549
    • TSB Reference #12304

    Description: SOME 2.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 1, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN OR LEAKING WATER PUMP. AN IMPROVED WATER PUMP IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615549

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613008
    • TSB Reference #985196

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN OR LEAKING WATER PUMP. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613008

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613180
    • TSB Reference #12165

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.9L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN OR LEAKING WATER PUMP. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613180

    • Date Reported APRIL 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601236
    • TSB Reference #9886

    Description: AN ENGINE COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AREA. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601236

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603666
    • TSB Reference #98213

    Description: CONCERNS WITH TEMPERATURE READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603666

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #604207
    • TSB Reference #98B30

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF COOLING FAN OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604207

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 11 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616819
    • TSB Reference #00252

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, AN OBJECTIONABLE EXHAUST, SULFUR, OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, SUCH AS FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616819

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 12 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603695
    • TSB Reference #982010

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603695

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603724
    • TSB Reference #982310

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603724

    • Date Reported AUGUST 03 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #609551
    • TSB Reference #981512

    Description: A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609551

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630408
    • TSB Reference #15390

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630408

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620202
    • TSB Reference #14877

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR RUN ROUGH AFTER THE CATALYST IS REMOVED AND / OR REPLACED. THIS MAY BE DUE TO VACUUM LEAKS AS A RESULT OF TOLERANCE STACKUP WITHIN THE EXHAUST / EGR / INTAKE SYSTEM.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620202

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • Date Reported MAY 26 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002766
    • TSB Reference #03102

    Description: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002766

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 26 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630331
    • TSB Reference #01231

    Description: SOME COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630331

    • Date Reported JULY 09 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620986
    • TSB Reference #01136

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING OVERVIEW OF BI-FUEL CNG VEHICLE PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID), INPUTS AND OUTPUTS AS A DIAGNOSTIC AID FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620986

    • Date Reported APRIL 17 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613579
    • TSB Reference #0085

    Description: DUE TO AN INTERNAL DESIGN CHANGE TO THE SOLENOID TANK VALVE, THE PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE (PRD) CAN NO LONGER BE REMOVED FROM THE TANK VALVE WITHOUT FIRST VENTING THE FUEL TANK. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613579

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605250
    • TSB Reference #5890

    Description: INFORMATION ON RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC CODES FOR BASE ENGINE / GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM OR THE ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605250

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 06 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603098
    • TSB Reference #98E04

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH REAR FUEL LINES MAY ALLOW FUEL TO SEEP AND EVAPORATE AT THE METAL LINE TO NYLON TUBE JOINT AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES NEAR THE FUEL FILTER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603098

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #605804
    • TSB Reference #976011

    Description: EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605804

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported MARCH 21 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #636417
    • TSB Reference #020503

    Description: GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636417

    • Date Reported AUGUST 03 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #609544
    • TSB Reference #98153

    Description: FREQUENT SHUTOFF OF THE FUEL HANDLE WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK. AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609544

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622686
    • TSB Reference #01M04

    Description: IN THE VEHICLES COVERED BY THE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM, THE FUEL PIPE FLAPPER VALVE MAY STICK WHICH COULD RESULT IN SLOW FILL AND FREQUENT FUEL FILLER NOZZLE SHUT-OFF. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622686

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 04 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089645
    • TSB Reference #99204

    Description: A CONDITION WITH FUEL FILLER DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089645

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610658
    • TSB Reference #6501

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 7/1/98 AND 12/31/98 MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610658

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606917
    • TSB Reference #12888

    Description: CONCERNS WITH FUEL FILLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606917

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002780
    • TSB Reference #0398

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002780

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615490
    • TSB Reference #12229

    Description: BRIEF INFORMATION ON TSB 97-26-7 (GAUGE - FUEL - DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4) APPLIES ONLY TO CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/2/98 AT KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND 2/16/98 AT CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615490

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615399
    • TSB Reference #5293

    Description: CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE WHICH DOES NOT READ BELOW 1/4. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615399

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52844
    • TSB Reference #BC2446970501

    Description: SOME 96 & 97 VEHICLES MISBUILT WITH 1998 MODEL YEAR FUEL GAUGE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52844

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported MARCH 18 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636042
    • TSB Reference #0253

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TANK INSPECTION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636042

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported MARCH 08 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604751
    • TSB Reference #9943

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604751

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612789
    • TSB Reference #13761

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE OR NO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT AFTER PERFORMINB REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612789

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612410
    • TSB Reference #7923

    Description: CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612410

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606956
    • TSB Reference #996041

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606956

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615213
    • TSB Reference #4674

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615213

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615292
    • TSB Reference #11791

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615292

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613753
    • TSB Reference #11494

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH SHIFT EVENTS, USUALLY ON THE 1-3 UPSHIFT OR THE 3-2 DOWNSHIFT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613753

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637775
    • TSB Reference #15894

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC SHIFTER ASSEMBLY OR THE INDICATOR HOUSING REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637775

    • Date Reported JANUARY 10 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612203
    • TSB Reference #0015

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612203

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 29 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090198
    • TSB Reference #99249

    Description: THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090198

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090534
    • TSB Reference #13178

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK/RATTLE ON TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090534

    • Date Reported JULY 26 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608431
    • TSB Reference #99152

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608431

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615459
    • TSB Reference #12192

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615459

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613138
    • TSB Reference #12119

    Description: SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613138

    • Date Reported APRIL 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601238
    • TSB Reference #9888

    Description: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601238

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603535
    • TSB Reference #982473

    Description: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ATTEMPTS TO RETRO- FIT A SERVO CUSHION SPRING TO THE TRANSMISSION. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603535

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603534
    • TSB Reference #982472

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH SHIFT EVENTS, USUALLY ON THE 1-3 UPSHIFT OR THE 3-2 DOWNSHIFT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603534

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014086
    • TSB Reference #042107

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014086

    • Date Reported MARCH 20 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612924
    • TSB Reference #00611

    Description: SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612924

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54069
    • TSB Reference #97090297183

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54069

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615128
    • TSB Reference #98S26S1

    Description: SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615128

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615129
    • TSB Reference #98S26S2

    Description: SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL - PART AVAILABILITY). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615129

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613091
    • TSB Reference #12106

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR THE SHIFT LEVER MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK SOUND EACH TIME BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613091

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605554
    • TSB Reference #9811

    Description: CONCERNS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PRNDL INDICATOR BEZEL MAY BREAK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605554

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615356
    • TSB Reference #5238

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615356

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615332
    • TSB Reference #5139

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT ALLOW A SHIFT FROM PARK WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR THE SHIFT LEVER MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK SOUND EACH TIME BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615332

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • Date Reported JULY 21 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003748
    • TSB Reference #03148

    Description: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003748

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613273
    • TSB Reference #985136

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613273

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610783
    • TSB Reference #7349

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610783

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609611
    • TSB Reference #13316

    Description: EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609611

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6092178
    • TSB Reference #13379

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092178

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090305
    • TSB Reference #6994

    Description: CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090305

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 04 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630631
    • TSB Reference #0224

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630631

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618586
    • TSB Reference #00182

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618586

    • Date Reported JANUARY 10 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612301
    • TSB Reference #0019

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612301

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 04 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089639
    • TSB Reference #99201

    Description: CONCERNS WITH A HARSH SHIFT FELT AT LARGE THROTTLE OPENINGS (OR AT HEAVY ACCELERATION RATE) ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089639

    • Date Reported JULY 12 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608424
    • TSB Reference #99148

    Description: SOME 2.5L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE MAY NOT MOVE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FAILING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608424

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091763
    • TSB Reference #12519

    Description: CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A NO FORWARD DRIVE CONCERN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091763

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605229
    • TSB Reference #5823

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605229

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605321
    • TSB Reference #12598

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TWO CD4E TRANSAXLES ADDED TO FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) PROGRAM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605321

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #604054
    • TSB Reference #98242

    Description: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING INFORMATION WHEN REPLACING TRANSAXLE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604054

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603725
    • TSB Reference #982311

    Description: MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603725

    • Date Reported AUGUST 03 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #609533
    • TSB Reference #98152

    Description: TRANSAXLE FAILED. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609533

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613781
    • TSB Reference #11520

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH MTX V6 TRANSAXLE CASES MAY MALFUNCTION DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL GEAR FAILURE POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ABUSIVE DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613781

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613758
    • TSB Reference #11501

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO DRIVE CONCERN WHEN IN THE OVERDRIVE SELECTOR POSITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613758

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603532
    • TSB Reference #982470

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A " NO DRIVE " CONCERNS WHEN IN THE OVERDRIVE SELECTOR POSITION. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603532

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011161
    • TSB Reference #041516

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011161

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 15 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004027
    • TSB Reference #03181

    Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004027

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003149
    • TSB Reference #17009

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH NO HARD FAULT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003149

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002598
    • TSB Reference #16880

    Description: INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002598

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 13 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616520
    • TSB Reference #00239

    Description: A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616520

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605232
    • TSB Reference #5844

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1997 AND FEBRUARY 1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND THE BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605232

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091806
    • TSB Reference #12560

    Description: BIEF INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC CODE RETRIVAL ON BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091806

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #604059
    • TSB Reference #98246

    Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604059

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613798
    • TSB Reference #11533

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/2/98 AT KANSAS CITY AND 2/16/98 AT CUAUTITLAN, MEXICO MAY EXHIBIT A NO COMMUNICATION WITH PATS-MODULE CONCERN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613798

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

    • Date Reported MARCH 04 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636065
    • TSB Reference #0245

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636065

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603580
    • TSB Reference #982692

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DISCHARGED BATTERY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603580

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615333
    • TSB Reference #5140

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR. THIS CONCERN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615333

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615546
    • TSB Reference #12301

    Description: SOME 2.5L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR DUE TO RUSTING / CORROSION ON THE BRUSH PATH OF THE SLIP RINGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615546

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613276
    • TSB Reference #985140

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613276

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613090
    • TSB Reference #12105

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613090

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090218
    • TSB Reference #6906

    Description: EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090218

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609049
    • TSB Reference #9913137

    Description: CONCERNS WITH 2.5L ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CD4E TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609049

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 18 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089681
    • TSB Reference #99222

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089681

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613217
    • TSB Reference #985089

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 6/16/98 MAY HAVE A BROKEN / DETACHED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BEZEL GAPHIDER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613217

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613776
    • TSB Reference #11514

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IGNITION KEY HIGH REMOVAL EFFORT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613776

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603677
    • TSB Reference #982114

    Description: CONDITION WITH HIGH EFFORT IGNITION KEY INSERTION/ REMOVAL AND /OR KEY CHIMES SOUND WITH DOOR OPEN AND IGNITION KEY REMOVED. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603677

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637571
    • TSB Reference #15828

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637571

    • Date Reported MARCH 08 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604765
    • TSB Reference #9949

    Description: CONDITIONS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY WITHOUT ANY DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604765

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607513
    • TSB Reference #9811344

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CHANGES TO THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607513

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

    • Date Reported APRIL 02 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619266
    • TSB Reference #0162

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619266

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605341
    • TSB Reference #12621

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION LOCK SERVICE REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605341

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613318
    • TSB Reference #985187

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE KEY PROGRAMMING ISSUES FOR THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613318

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613163
    • TSB Reference #12142

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE KEY PROGRAMMING FOR THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT PATS. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613163

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605570
    • TSB Reference #98110

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605570

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607484
    • TSB Reference #983566

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607484

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607837
    • TSB Reference #983566

    Description: INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607837

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630685
    • TSB Reference #15636

    Description: CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630685

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 03 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607475
    • TSB Reference #983311

    Description: EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH VARIOUS CODES AND POSSIBLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607475

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619489
    • TSB Reference #14775

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) MAY EXHIBIT THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHING WHEN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ARE ON. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619489

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • Date Reported JUNE 28 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606508
    • TSB Reference #99139

    Description: CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606508

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #605794
    • TSB Reference #976007

    Description: INFORMATION ON SELECTING "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION" WITHIN THE BCE MODULE REPORGRAMMING TOOL - FIXED 7/97. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605794

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621067
    • TSB Reference #15065

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURES DIFFERENCES OF GREATER THAN 10 DEGREES F FROM REGISTERS ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH THAN ON RIGHT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621067

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52881
    • TSB Reference #BC106019705

    Description: CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF MAY BE REPAIRED BY ADDING THE APPROPRIATE SIZE INTERNAL STAR WASHER RETAINER TO THE END OF THE SHAFT AFTER INSTALLING THE LINK. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52881

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089618
    • TSB Reference #99M08

    Description: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTOR. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EPXERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPONE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089618

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

    • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623944
    • TSB Reference #01156

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623944

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613179
    • TSB Reference #12164

    Description: SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A/C OR HEATER BLOWER AIR THAT FLOWS FROM THE DEFROST VENTS ONLY. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613179

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613010
    • TSB Reference #985197

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C OR HEATER BLOWER AIR THAT FLOWS FROM THE DEFROST VENTS ONLY. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613010

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089626
    • TSB Reference #99M01

    Description: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THES

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089626

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089622
    • TSB Reference #99M07

    Description: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS REPLACEMENT. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPO

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089622

AIR BAGS

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636165
    • TSB Reference #16140

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP FLASHING OUT A 2 DIGIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AND NO COMMUNICATION WITH AIR BAG MODULE USING SCAN TOOLS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636165

SEAT BELTS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607855
    • TSB Reference #9810799

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LOCATOR BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607855

STRUCTURE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604389
    • TSB Reference #98203

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604389

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609732
    • TSB Reference #98164

    Description: A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609732

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 12 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603688
    • TSB Reference #98203

    Description: CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603688

    • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601263
    • TSB Reference #9844

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601263

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 16 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #600587
    • TSB Reference #9833

    Description: SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #600587

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 16 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #600585
    • TSB Reference #9831

    Description: REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #600585

    • Date Reported JANUARY 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607850
    • TSB Reference #983583

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607850

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 18 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089665
    • TSB Reference #99215

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES THAT HAVE WATER LEAKING ONTO FRONT FLOOR FROM DOOR PANEL AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089665

    • Date Reported MAY 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606419
    • TSB Reference #99-8-15

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606419

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52832
    • TSB Reference #BC2395970501

    Description: CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF DOORS THAT LOCK INADVERTENTLY. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52832

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091702
    • TSB Reference #12726

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091702

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #607038
    • TSB Reference #6243

    Description: ONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VARIOUS DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607038

    • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601262
    • TSB Reference #9843

    Description: A CONDITION WITH THE THE FOAM GAP HIDER INSIDE THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE REAR LIGHT BAR. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601262

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627760
    • TSB Reference #01214

    Description: INFORMATION TO AID IN DIAGNOSIS FOR CLARIFICATION OF LOCK-OFF SOLENOID AND SOLENOID TANK VALVE COIL RSISTANCES FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627760

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610817
    • TSB Reference #7430

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610817

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #614622
    • TSB Reference #13454

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #614622

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610746
    • TSB Reference #12917

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN IN ACTIVATING THE OCTAINE ADJUST FEATURE WHEN USING THE MODULE RECONFIGURATION METHOD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610746

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612319
    • TSB Reference #8128

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THE IDLE SPEED MAY ALSO REMAIN SLIGHTLY HIGHER OR LOWER THAN DESIRED WHEN THIS NOISE IS PRESENT.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612319

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612464
    • TSB Reference #13866

    Description: EXPERIENCING A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612464

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615335
    • TSB Reference #5203

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615335

TIRES

    • Date Reported APRIL 13 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601290
    • TSB Reference #9852

    Description: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601290

INTERIOR LIGHTING

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609617
    • TSB Reference #13336

    Description: INFORMATION ON ACTIVATING OCTANE ADJUST FUNCTION WITH NGS/SBDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609617

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608441
    • TSB Reference #6707

    Description: CONCERNS WITH ACTIVATING THE OCTANE ADJUST FUNCTION WITH NGS OR SBDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608441

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610746
    • TSB Reference #12917

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN IN ACTIVATING THE OCTAINE ADJUST FEATURE WHEN USING THE MODULE RECONFIGURATION METHOD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610746

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610679
    • TSB Reference #6546

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN IN ACTIVATING THE OCTANE ADJUST FEATURE WHEN USING THE MODULE RECONFIGURATION METHOD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610679

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • Date Reported JUNE 14 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606460
    • TSB Reference #99129

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606460

    • Date Reported APRIL 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601230
    • TSB Reference #9881

    Description: ISSUE WITH DOOR SPEAKER GRILLES MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USAGE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601230

    • Date Reported APRIL 13 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601341
    • TSB Reference #9873

    Description: EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601341

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 14 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013060
    • TSB Reference #02208

    Description: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013060

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090834
    • TSB Reference #7249

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090834

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6092160
    • TSB Reference #13355

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092160

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090087
    • TSB Reference #99196

    Description: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090087

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090085
    • TSB Reference #99195

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090085

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091773
    • TSB Reference #12525

    Description: CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091773

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605237
    • TSB Reference #5849

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605237

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603602
    • TSB Reference #9811093

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE A/C OR INADEQUATE COOLING. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603602

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623988
    • TSB Reference #01157

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623988

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612325
    • TSB Reference #0037

    Description: VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE MALFUNCTION INCIATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612325

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090131
    • TSB Reference #99234

    Description: INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090131

    • Date Reported JUNE 14 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606435
    • TSB Reference #99121

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, AND / OR P0306 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606435

    • Date Reported JUNE 14 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606461
    • TSB Reference #991210

    Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606461

    • Date Reported JUNE 14 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606433
    • TSB Reference #99111

    Description: INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606433

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606480
    • TSB Reference #99105

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1381 AND / OR P1383 STORED IN MEMORY. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO HAVE A ROUGH IDLE OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION, AND / OR MAY STALL AT AN IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606480

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605251
    • TSB Reference #5892

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605251

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091800
    • TSB Reference #12556

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091800

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603647
    • TSB Reference #98259

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603647

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615408
    • TSB Reference #5306

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAYE XHIBIT EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND P0172 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615408

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613227
    • TSB Reference #985095

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 (EVAP SYSTEM MALFUNCTION). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613227

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613157
    • TSB Reference #12135

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATE WITH DTCS IN THE MEMORY. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613157

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613053
    • TSB Reference #12076

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) ON AND CONTINUOUS DTC PO466 (EVAP SYSTEM MALFUNCTION). *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613053

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613315
    • TSB Reference #985184

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ILLUMINATED WITH ONE OR MORE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: P0117, P0122, P0141, P0174-P0175, P0300-P0306, P0320, P0340, P0350-P0360, P0385, P1504-P1507, AND P1518-P15

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613315

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607224
    • TSB Reference #98-4812

    Description: SOME 1998-1999 CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE/COUGAR EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L DURATEC BUILT BETWEEN 04/01/1998-08/14/1998 EXIBIT ERRATIC INSTUMENTATION OPERATION. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607224

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615157
    • TSB Reference #4619

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615157

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613752
    • TSB Reference #11493

    Description: INFORMATION USED WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR PROGRAMMING KEYS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FIFTH GENERATION PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613752

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603539
    • TSB Reference #982511

    Description: INFORMATION ON PERFORMING DIAGNOSIS OR PROGRAMMING KEYS ON SOME 1998 VEHICLES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603539

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603566
    • TSB Reference #982549

    Description: INFORMATION USED WHEN PERFORMING TESTS USING SBDS ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER JANUARY 31, 1998. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603566

    • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601260
    • TSB Reference #9841

    Description: DURING REMOVAL THE LICENSE PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY BREAK. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601260

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607711
    • TSB Reference #090308

    Description: MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607711

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52908
    • TSB Reference #97050110630

    Description: SERVICE MANUAL CONTAINS ERRONEOUS PROCEDURE AND ART IN THE ASSEMBLY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52908

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