1998 Ford Crown Victoria TSBs
221 Crown Victoria 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 Crown Victoria problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.
Recent 1998 Crown Victoria TSBs
STEERING
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Description: A VIBRATION / NOISE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL ON RIGHT TURNS.
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC
STEERING:LINKAGES
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Description: THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE WORKSHOP MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN A PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING THE PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. *TT
SUSPENSION
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Description: CRACKS IN THE REAR OF THE FRAME SIDE MEMBER BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER TRAILING ARM BRACKETS. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO COSMETIC CRACKS IN FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING WHEN SUBJECTED TO SEVERE DUTY OPERATING CONDITIONS. *JB
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Description: ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS ON THE FRAME MAY DEVELOP MINOR CRACKS WHEN SUBJECTED TO SEVERE DUTY SERVICE. *JB
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Description: EXPERIENCING A SAGGING REAR SUSPENSION WHEN VEHICLE IS LOADED WITH EQUIPMENT. *TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT STEERING DRIFT / WANDER CONDITION, USUALLY NOTED DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING A GRUNT OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING THE STEERING TO FULL LOCK, TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. *TT
SUSPENSION:REAR
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SAGGING REAR SUSPENSION WHEN VEHICLE IS LOADED WITH EQUIPMENT. *TT
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Description: CONDITIONS WITH COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING. *TT
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Description: VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING. *TT
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SAGGING REAR SUSPENSION WHEN VEHICLE IS LOADED WITH EQUIPMENT. *MJS
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SAGGING REAR SUSPENSION WHEN VEHICLE IS LOADED WITH EQUIPMENT. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
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Description: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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Description: INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL FROM THE REAR WHEN BRAKING. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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Description: REPLACING FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT
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Description: HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEVES FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES IN MEMORY. *TT
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Description: ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A MOMENTARY BUZZ TYPE NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM SELF TESTING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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Description: ADDRESSING CONCERNS WITH THE BRAKE LAMP INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ON POLICE VEHICLES. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Description: WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
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Description: CHARGING SYSTEM LIMITATIONS. *EH
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Description: SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
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Description: ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
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Description: SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTOR PERFORMANCE, RESULTING FROM FUEL QUALITY. LOSS OF POWER AT HEAVY LOAD, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR LEAN FUEL, ROUGH IDLE, HARD START,
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Description: ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
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Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT EXHIBIT SATISFACTORY DURABILITY UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED BY POLICE, TAXI OR LIMO / LIVERY VEHICLES SUCH AS EXTENDED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SEVERE DUTY VEHICLES. *JB
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Description: ENGINE EXPERIENCING ROUGHNESS AT IDLE DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONANCE. *TT
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Description: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
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Description: SOME POLICE AND EXPORT CARS EQUIPPED WITH PHONELIC PISTON CALIPERS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL FROM THE REAR WHEN BRAKING. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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Description: SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OF HARD START / NO START / ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
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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
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Description: ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK OR OIL WEEPAGE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AT THE RIGHT HAND REAR OR THE LEFT HAND FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT
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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
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STALL AT IDLE AFTER START-UP CONDITION. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLY LAUNCH OF 4.6L 2V ENGINE. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY CRANK WITHOUT STARTING. *TT
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Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
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Description: ENGINE EXPERIENCING ROUGHNESS AT IDLE DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONANCE. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBT A CONCERN WITH LIGHT SPARK KNOCK / DETONATION WHILE ACCELERATION IN AMBIENT TEMPERTURES GREATER THAN 32 C (90 F). *YC
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Description: SOME CROWN VICTORIA POLICE VEHICLES ENGINE MAY STALL DURING BRAKING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS, THESE VIBRATIONS MAY OPEN THE INERTIA FUEL SWITCH. *MJS
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
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Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MAY BE OVERFILLED WITH OIL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY MISINTERPRETATION OF THE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) MARKINGS. *TT
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Description: SOME ENGINES MAY BE OVERFILLED WITH OIL CAUSED BY ISINTERPRETATION OF THE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) MARKINGS. *TT
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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
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Description: EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT STALL CONCERN WITH EITHER NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) OR DTC P12600 TROUBLE CODE. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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Description: REVISED COOLING FAN MOTOR AVAILABLE. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG / POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. **MR
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MOAN / ROAR HEARD ON SLIGHT ACCELERATION AND AT SPEEDS NEAR 42 MPH FOR SINGLE EXHAUST AND NEAR 62 MPH ON DUAL EXHAUST CARS. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MOAN HEAR ON SLIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM NVH DAMPER ON THE LEFT HAND DAMPER ONLY. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM NVH DAMPER ON THE LEFT HAND DAMPER ONLY. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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Description: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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Description: EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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Description: SOME DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE, OR NO START IN COLD CONDITIONS. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description: FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE
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Description: GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT
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Description: PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT
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Description: VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT
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Description: CONCERNS WITH FUEL TANK THUMP. *TT
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Description: BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE ON NATURAL GAS VEHICLES. *TT
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Description: BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE THREAD. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK CLUNK. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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Description: FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE INERTIA SWITCH. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INERTIA SWITCH. *TT
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES MAY STALL DURING BRAKING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS. THESE VIBRATIONS MAY OPEN THE INERTIA FUEL SWITCH. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERN. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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Description: SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS USED ON 4.6L SOHC ENGINES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE WHICH, IF NOT SERVICED, MAY CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING. COMPL
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Description: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON CERTAIN 4.6L SOHC INTAKE MANIFOLDS. SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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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
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Description: A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE ON SOME CNG (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS) VEHICLES. *TT *JB
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Description: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AT FILL VALVE - FILL VALVE SERVICE PART REVISIONS - CNG VEHICLES ONLY. *TT
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Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FUEL GAUGES MAY STICK AT FULL OR APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description: FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TANK INSPECTION. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILL VALVE SEALING CONDITION. *YD
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Description: EMISSION RECALL FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILLER-VALVE WHICH COULD LEAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED WHICH CAN EXCEED EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
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Description: DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG
POWER TRAIN
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R700 TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
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Description: SOME 4.6L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W TRANSMISSION, MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *MJS
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Description: 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
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH 10/30/98 MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHIFT CONCERNS DUE TO ENGINE DRIVABILITY ISSUES. **MR
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Description: TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT
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Description: NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHIFT CONCERNS DUE TO ENGINE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *TT
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHIFTING CONCERNS DUE TO ENGINE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *TT
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Description: SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) MAY ALSO FLASH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782. *TT
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Description: ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING/TICKING NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD GEAR. *MJS
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Description: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
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Description: FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MOLDED LEADFRAME MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REMOVED. *TT
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Description: THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE A HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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Description: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
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Description: SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
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Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT
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Description: BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVE LINE VIBRATION. *TT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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Description: SOME POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EITHER UNDERBODY SHEETMETAL CRACKING IN THE DRIVESHAFT TUNNEL AT THE REAR SEAT KICKUP AND / OR DRIVESHAFT CONTACT WITH THE UNDERBODY. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING / TICKING NOISE WHEN THE CAR IS SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD GEAR. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING VIBRATION/EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING. *MJS
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Description: SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
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Description: POLICE INTERCEPTOR MAY EXHIBIT LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE AT IDLE. *TT
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Description: THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING PINPINT TEST / 4WABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 (BATTERY VOLTAGE) - UPDATE. *TT
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Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
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Description: SOME VEHICLES (BUILT BETWEEN FEB 23 AND MAR 20 1998) MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM), DOOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (DDM), AND AIRBAG MODULE. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM), DOOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (DDM), AND AIRBAG MODULE. *TT
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Description: SEAT REGULATOR CONTROL SWITCHES ( LOCATED IN THE DOOR TRIM PANELS ) ARE AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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Description: SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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Description: MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS UNDER ACCELERATION CAUSED BY IGNITION COIL. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS, BUCK / JERK, SURGE IN THE IGNITION COIL / SPARK PLUG BOOT. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Description: 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
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Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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Description: FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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Description: EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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Description: CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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Description: INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 3/5/2002 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT
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Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING POLICE OPTION-REAR WINDOW DISABLE-TAMPER RESISTANCE. *YD
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Description: EXHIBITING A BUZZING AND / OR WHISTLING NOISE FROM RIGHT HAND WINDSHIELD AREA AT 50 MPH. *TT
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A ONE-TOUCH DOWN MODULE OR A DRIVERS DOOR MOUDLE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE DRIVERS WINDOW MOVES DOWN WHEN ONE OF THE OTHER WINDOWS IS OPERATED. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT 04/15/2000 OR EARLIER EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE DOOR-MOUNTED KEYPAD, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS THAT SELF-ACTIVATE AND A WEAK OR DISCHARGED VEHICLE BATTERY. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM, MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE ALL THE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE, INCLUDES REMOTE KEY FOB'S , POWER DOOR LOCKS, EXPRESS DOWN WINDOW AND REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE, VEHICLES BUILT BE
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Description: EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT CONCERN WHERE THE WINDOW ONE TOUCH DOWN FEATURE WILL OPERATE FROM WINDOW SWITCH LOCATIONS OTHER THAN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE ALL THE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE (I.E., KEY FOBS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, EXPRESS DOWN WINDOW, AND REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE). *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FUNCTION TEST CHANGES ON SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (SBDS). *TT
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
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Description: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO REAR VIEW MIRROR ELECTRONIC COMPASS CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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Description: TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
STRUCTURE
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Description: CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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Description: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 99B09 SUPPLEMENT #2 FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FRAME SERVICE. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING WHEN OPERATED UNDER SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS. *TT
STRUCTURE:BODY
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
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Description: CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC
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Description: SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC
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Description: SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
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Description: REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1999 AND EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM, MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE ALL THE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE. *MJS
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Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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Description: FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS DOOR MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING. *TT
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Description: LOCKS FAILED. YD
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Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER MARCH 9-1998, MAY BE MISSING A SCREW AND GROMMET IN THE REAR EDGE OF THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANELS. *YC
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Description: VEHICLES BUILT AFTER MARCH 9, 1998 MAY BE MISSING A SCREW AND GROMMET IN THE REAR EDGE OF THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANELS. *TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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Description: DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON HARD ACCELERATION OR LACKS POWER ON ACCELERATION. *MJS
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON HARD ACCELERATION OR LACKS POWER ON ACCELERATION. *TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH IDLE APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. **MR
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT
TIRES
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Description: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH FULL SIZE LUXURY WHEEL COVERS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. **MR
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH FULL SIZE LUXURY WHEELS COVERS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. **MR
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH FULL SIZE WHEEL COVERS, MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH THE WHEEL COVERS BECOMING LOOSE AFTER BEING REMOVED AND REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *TT
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH FULL SIZE WHEEL COVERS, MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH THE WHEEL COVERS BECOMING LOOSE AFTER BEING REMOVED AND REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *TT
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Description: SOME POLICE VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH FULL SIZE WHEEL COVERS, MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH THE WHEEL COVERS BECOMING LOOSE AFTER BEING REMOVED AND REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING POLICY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FULL SIZE WHEEL COVERS EXHIBITING A CONCERN WITH THE WHEEL COVERS BECOMING LOOSE AFTER BEING REMOVED AND REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *TT
SEATS
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Description: POLICE VEHICLES WITH BUCKET SEATS MAY HAVE CUSTOMER CONCERN FOR LEANING SEATS. *TT
EQUIPMENT
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Description: INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL POLICE INTERCEPTOR PACKAGE UPGRADE KIT. *TT UPDATE PART 2. EXPIRATION DATE REMOVED. *TT
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Description: SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
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Description: PATS KEY PROGRAMMING. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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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
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Description: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SERVICE MANUAL NOT HAVING A PINPOINT TEST FOR "DEGRADED AM RECEPTION OR CONTINUOUS SEEK IN AM" IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PORTION OF THE AUDIO CHAPTER. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLICATION CD UPDATE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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Description: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
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Description: SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE KEYLESS ENTRY PAD. **MR
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Description: INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
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Description: VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
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Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING A POPPING / SNAPPING NOISE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
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Description: CONCERNS WITH AN INTERMITTENT POP / SNAP NOISE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
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Description: EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE THE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE. *TT
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Description: EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT
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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
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Description: FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE AND / OR TRANSMITTER (KEYFOB) REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE OR KEYFOB. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT
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Description: MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455