STEERING

• • Date Reported JULY 12 1999

  TSB Reference #99141 // NHTSA Reference #608551

  COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

• • Date Reported MAY 17 1999

  TSB Reference #9997 // NHTSA Reference #606429

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT

SUSPENSION

• • Date Reported MARCH 06 2000

  TSB Reference #00510 // NHTSA Reference #612965

  CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. *MJS

• • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999

  TSB Reference #6417 // NHTSA Reference #606839

  ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998

  TSB Reference #985153 // NHTSA Reference #613288

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT

SUSPENSION:FRONT

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998

  TSB Reference #12070 // NHTSA Reference #613041

  VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998

  TSB Reference #985102 // NHTSA Reference #613252

  SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF GVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *TT

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998

  TSB Reference #12123 // NHTSA Reference #613145

  VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

• • Date Reported JULY 12 1999

  TSB Reference #99141 // NHTSA Reference #608417

  SUBJECT REGARDING A HIGH NUMBER OF BALL JOINTS BEING REPLACED AS THE RESULT OF ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OR OF COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95206 // NHTSA Reference #46473

  UPPER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE EARLY WEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY BE DUE TO ENTRY OF MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION INTO THE BALL JOINTS. REPLACE THE WORN BALL JOINT(S) W/ A NEW INTEGRAL SEAL-TYPE BALL JOINT WHICH HAS IMPROVED SEALING TO REDUCE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 1999

  TSB Reference #99194 // NHTSA Reference #6090082

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

• • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998

  TSB Reference #985A11 // NHTSA Reference #601009

  SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996

  TSB Reference #96222 // NHTSA Reference #50941

  BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95315 // NHTSA Reference #39225

  NEW DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BRAKES PULLING OR DRIFTING. *TW

• • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #BC4074950103 // NHTSA Reference #37906

  BRAKE SHUDDER. *TW

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

• • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998

  TSB Reference #985A13 // NHTSA Reference #601012

  THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

• • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998

  TSB Reference #985A5 // NHTSA Reference #601003

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

• • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998

  TSB Reference #9814 // NHTSA Reference #605562

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

• • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998

  TSB Reference #985A51 // NHTSA Reference #613022

  ON SOME VEHICLES REPEAT REPAIRS MAY BE MADE TO 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (4WABS) DUE TO MISDIAGNOSIS OF 4WABS CONCERNS WHICH MAY RESULT IN REPLACEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996

  TSB Reference #96229 // NHTSA Reference #50948

  BRAKES - ABS BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *TW

• • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1995

  TSB Reference #BC0106960102 // NHTSA Reference #46431

  ECONOLINE W/ 4WABS MAY BE EXPERIENCING FALSE ABS CODES WHICH WILL ACTIVATE THE ABS LIGHT. IF AN ECONOLINE HAS ALL OF THE CODES IN MEMORY: B1342, C1222, C1115, & C1226, DO NOT REPLACE THE MODULE, CLEAR CODES. A REVISED MODULE IS UNDER DEVEL

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95212 // NHTSA Reference #46478

  THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

• • Date Reported MARCH 25 1996

  TSB Reference #96721 // NHTSA Reference #613342

  CONCERNS WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP REMAINING ON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND SIX (6) ABS CODES ARE STORED IN MEMORY ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

• • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998

  TSB Reference #9845 // NHTSA Reference #601264

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003

  TSB Reference #032115 // NHTSA Reference #10004826

  SOME 7.3L DIESEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE MISS WHERE THE ENGINE MAY STALL AND NOT RESTART. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1298 MAY BE STORED. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003

  TSB Reference #032124 // NHTSA Reference #10004835

  A HARD START OR NO START CONDITION IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003

  TSB Reference #032131 // NHTSA Reference #10004842

  ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003

  TSB Reference #032137 // NHTSA Reference #10004848

  FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PURCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003

  TSB Reference #03219 // NHTSA Reference #10004820

  AVAILABILITY OF NEW SEALANT FOR SERVICING 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003

  TSB Reference #032111 // NHTSA Reference #10004822

  NO START/HARD START AND/OR LONG CRANK TIME FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL. *TT

• • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2003

  TSB Reference #16999 // NHTSA Reference #10003148

  HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK. *TT

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003

  TSB Reference #16697 // NHTSA Reference #10001943

  EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB

• • Date Reported JULY 01 1999

  TSB Reference #6585 // NHTSA Reference #610701

  SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACKED FLEXPLATE. *TT

• • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997

  TSB Reference #97114 // NHTSA Reference #51369

  ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE-"BUZZING OR KNOCKING"- RIGHT FRONT OF ENGINE-AFTER STARTING. *JD

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #9568 // NHTSA Reference #39904

  REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95617 // NHTSA Reference #39912

  EARLY WEAR OF FEAD TENSIONER PULLEY ON VEHICLES WITH 5.0L/5.8L ENGINES. *TW

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #9568 // NHTSA Reference #3055200

  UNKNOWN

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95310 // NHTSA Reference #39222

  NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• • Date Reported MAY 03 1999

  TSB Reference #99816 // NHTSA Reference #606420

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

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998

  TSB Reference #982313 // NHTSA Reference #603760

  SOME VEHICLES WITH A 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS MAY BE PRESENT: ROUGH IDLE, STALLING, HESITATION/ STUMBLE, LOSS / LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 12 1998

  TSB Reference #98205 // NHTSA Reference #603690

  EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *YC

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996

  TSB Reference #962212 // NHTSA Reference #50951

  ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE - BUZZING OR KNOCKING - RIGHT FRONT OF ENGINE - AFTER STARTING - 4.9L ENGINES - F SERIES BUILT FROM 8/1/94 THROUGH 10/15/95 - ECONOLINES BUILT FROM 8/15/94 THROUGH 10/15/95. *TW

• • Date Reported MARCH 25 1996

  TSB Reference #96727 // NHTSA Reference #613349

  EXPERIENCING A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD AND UNDER ACCELERATION. *TT

• • Date Reported APRIL 01 1995

  TSB Reference #9579 // NHTSA Reference #41010

  VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: ROUGH IDLE, STALLING HESITATION/STUMBLE, LOSS/LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TW

• • Date Reported APRIL 01 1995

  TSB Reference #9588 // NHTSA Reference #41029

  KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #9568 // NHTSA Reference #3055200

  UNKNOWN

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95514 // NHTSA Reference #39886

  REVISED OIL FILL PROCEDURES. *TW

• • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #BC0092950103 // NHTSA Reference #37899

  NEW RPM CONTROLLER FOR ENGINE. *TW

• • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #BC0080950103 // NHTSA Reference #37900

  NO START AND OIL RESERVOIR EMPTY. *TW

• • Date Reported no date provided

  TSB Reference #95712 // NHTSA Reference #41013

  DURING HIGHWAY DECELERATION OR ENGINE START-UP, THERE MAY BE A HOOTING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998

  TSB Reference #982314 // NHTSA Reference #603761

  PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BELT TENSIONER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 1997

  TSB Reference #9748 // NHTSA Reference #51691

  ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER

• • Date Reported JULY 01 2003

  TSB Reference #16945 // NHTSA Reference #10003835

  AN OIL LEAK AT THE TURBOCHARGER PEDESTAL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR. *TT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

• • Date Reported MARCH 31 1997

  TSB Reference #9777 // NHTSA Reference #51914

  HARD START- EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *JD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997

  TSB Reference #BC1008897020 // NHTSA Reference #51140

  VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 10, 1995 WERE BUILT WITH 1996 LEVEL QUIESCIENT BOTTLE (COOLENT) SYSTEM PARTS. 1996 COOLENT LEVELS PARTS SHOULD BE USED. *JD

• • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997

  TSB Reference #BC0203970201 // NHTSA Reference #51074

  VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 10, 1995 WERE BUILT WITH 1996 LEVEL QUIESCIENT BOTTLE (COOLANT) SYSTEM PARTS. UTILIZED 1996 COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *JD

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95616 // NHTSA Reference #39911

  COOLING SYSTEM - LEAKING RADIATOR HOSE - UPGRADED HOSE CLAMPS. *TW

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #9568 // NHTSA Reference #3055200

  UNKNOWN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #9524 // NHTSA Reference #39120

  NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *TW

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

• • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1995

  TSB Reference #951618 // NHTSA Reference #45958

  COOLING SYSTEM-LOWER RADIATOR HOSE - NEW 'SHRINK BAND' HOSE CLAMPS USED IN PRODUCTION-VEHICLES WITH 5.0L ENGINE BUILT FROM 6/26/95 THROUGH 6/30/95. *SD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 12 1998

  TSB Reference #982010 // NHTSA Reference #603695

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

• • Date Reported MARCH 30 1998

  TSB Reference #9864 // NHTSA Reference #601312

  INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998

  TSB Reference #982310 // NHTSA Reference #603724

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 04 1996

  TSB Reference #BC0883961004 // NHTSA Reference #50440

  VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95316 // NHTSA Reference #39226

  LOW PERFORMANCE/LACK OF POWER. *TW

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95613 // NHTSA Reference #39908

  A NO START OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION MAY OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995

  TSB Reference #9568 // NHTSA Reference #3055200

  UNKNOWN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

• • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998

  TSB Reference #9811339 // NHTSA Reference #607508

  INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL INJECTOR O-RING KIT. *TT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996

  TSB Reference #96225 // NHTSA Reference #50944

  MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

• • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005

  TSB Reference #17467 // NHTSA Reference #10007319

  ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003

  TSB Reference #03218 // NHTSA Reference #10004819

  THE WATER-IN-FUEL LAMP MAY STAY ON AND THE FUEL MAY BE SLOW TO DRAIN OR NOT DRAIN AT ALL WHEN THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE IS OPENED. *TT

POWER TRAIN

• • Date Reported MARCH 08 1999

  TSB Reference #9943 // NHTSA Reference #604751

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

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

• • Date Reported MARCH 25 1996

  TSB Reference #96728 // NHTSA Reference #613350

  SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 1999

  TSB Reference #99236 // NHTSA Reference #6090143

  SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 25 1996

  TSB Reference #BC0678961025 // NHTSA Reference #50356

  INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 08 1996

  TSB Reference #BC0844961008 // NHTSA Reference #50429

  E4OD TRANS MAY EMIT A TICK/RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHT LOADS IN 1ST GEAR AT 1100 TO 1800 RPM RPM. *TT

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000

  TSB Reference #98168 // NHTSA Reference #609737

  TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD

• • Date Reported JANUARY 10 2000

  TSB Reference #0015 // NHTSA Reference #612203

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

• • Date Reported JULY 26 1999

  TSB Reference #99152 // NHTSA Reference #608431

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

• • Date Reported MAY 17 1999

  TSB Reference #9996 // NHTSA Reference #606428

  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

• • Date Reported APRIL 27 1998

  TSB Reference #9888 // NHTSA Reference #601238

  INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

• • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998

  TSB Reference #98123 // NHTSA Reference #605599

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

• • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997

  TSB Reference #97511 // NHTSA Reference #51945

  FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

• • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997

  TSB Reference #BC0053970201 // NHTSA Reference #51022

  SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD

• • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997

  TSB Reference #BC1015397020 // NHTSA Reference #51218

  VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 10 1996

  TSB Reference #BC0820961010 // NHTSA Reference #50415

  REVISED EEC CALIBRATION HAS BEEN INCORPORATED IN PCM CALIBRATIONS FOR VEHICLES WHICH DISPLAY LACK OF POWER DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULING, CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURES, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START ON HOT RESTART. *TT

• • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1995

  TSB Reference #212395 // NHTSA Reference #46482

  BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ A 31TH TRANSAXLE. TRANSAXLE SLIPS MOMENTARILY (ENGINE RPM INCREASES/FLARES) DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 2-3 UPSHIFTS.

• • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1995

  TSB Reference #951914 // NHTSA Reference #46469

  SOME E4OD TRANSMISSIONS W/ BUILD DATES 5B03 (FEB. 3, 1995) AND 5E31 (MAY 31, 1995) MAY HAVE A VALVE, IN THE PUMP, THAT RESTRICTS FLUID FLOW (FIG 1). THIS VALVE MAY BECOME STUCK IN THE VALVE BORE AND RESTRICT LUBRICATION. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLU

• • Date Reported JULY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #951512 // NHTSA Reference #45940

  AUXILIARY POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (APCM) - 7.3L DIT - AVAILABLE FOR AMBULANCES TOW TRUCKS, AND OTHER VEHICLES REQUIRING MANUAL THROTTLE CONTROL. *SD

• • Date Reported JUNE 01 1995

  TSB Reference #951112 // NHTSA Reference #45085

  REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #BC3463950201 // NHTSA Reference #39142

  VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHIFT CONCERNS. *TW

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95313 // NHTSA Reference #39224

  POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION IN THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERN. *TW

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

• • Date Reported JULY 21 2003

  TSB Reference #03148 // NHTSA Reference #10003748

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

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 13 2000

  TSB Reference #002310 // NHTSA Reference #616522

  SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 07 2000

  TSB Reference #0038 // NHTSA Reference #612343

  VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

• • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 1996

  TSB Reference #962612 // NHTSA Reference #50997

  TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

• • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 1996

  TSB Reference #962621 // NHTSA Reference #51005

  VIBRATION- DRIVELINE RESONANCE/VIBRATION BETWEEN 1400 AND 2000 RPM WITH CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGED DURING MEDIUM TO HEAVY THROTTLE CONDITIONS- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BUILT PRIOR TO 11/13/95 (5L13) TRANSMISSION- E4

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996

  TSB Reference #96249 // NHTSA Reference #50908

  TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

• • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997

  TSB Reference #BC0053972301 // NHTSA Reference #51405

  SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003

  TSB Reference #16480 // NHTSA Reference #10004880

  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 13 2000

  TSB Reference #00239 // NHTSA Reference #616520

  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

• • Date Reported DECEMBER 07 1998

  TSB Reference #98246 // NHTSA Reference #604059

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 18 1999

  TSB Reference #99222 // NHTSA Reference #6089681

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

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996

  TSB Reference #96246 // NHTSA Reference #50905

  WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95317 // NHTSA Reference #39227

  VEHICLE DOES NOT START AND UNABLE TO PERFORM SELF TEST. *TW

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

• • Date Reported AUGUST 09 1999

  TSB Reference #99164 // NHTSA Reference #607657

  CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT

• • Date Reported JULY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #951513 // NHTSA Reference #45941

  AUXILIARY POWERTRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM (APCS) - ENGINE IDLE SPEED DOES NOT ADJUST 7.3L DI TURBO. ENGINE IDLE SPEED DOES NOT ADJUST - 7.3L DI TURBO-SHORTED OR OPEN CIRCUIT TO AUXILIARY POWERTRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM (APCS). *SD

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #RCL/84E52 // NHTSA Reference #39268

  SOME VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT AND SHIPPED WITH IGNITION CONTROL MODULES WHICH MAY FAIL AND CAUSE AN ENGINE NO-START CONDITION. *TW

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

• • Date Reported MARCH 16 1998

  TSB Reference #9859 // NHTSA Reference #601299

  A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

• • Date Reported DECEMBER 02 1996

  TSB Reference #962511 // NHTSA Reference #50968

  POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

• • Date Reported JUNE 28 1999

  TSB Reference #99139 // NHTSA Reference #606508

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

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996

  TSB Reference #96221 // NHTSA Reference #50940

  WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

• • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95179 // NHTSA Reference #45967

  DOOR-FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR 'RATTLE' - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 12/1/94 THROUGH 1/31/95. *SD

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

• • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2001

  TSB Reference #01156 // NHTSA Reference #623944

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

STRUCTURE

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 1997

  TSB Reference #9747 // NHTSA Reference #51689

  FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD

• • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1995

  TSB Reference #BC0230960102 // NHTSA Reference #46448

  HEADLAMP OR WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED BECAUSE OF SPECIAL BODIES ADDED TO INCOMPLETE VEHICLES (E/F SERIES CHASSIS CABS) OR BECAUSE OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION (MODIFICATION CONVERSION) AFTER THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE ASSEMBLY PLANT IS NOT

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• • Date Reported MAY 03 1999

  TSB Reference #99-8-15 // NHTSA Reference #606419

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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

• • Date Reported MARCH 20 2000

  TSB Reference #00610 // NHTSA Reference #612923

  INFORMATION ON THE 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PRUCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *MJS

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999

  TSB Reference #13488 // NHTSA Reference #610901

  SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999

  TSB Reference #7475 // NHTSA Reference #610840

  SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 73L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996

  TSB Reference #96223 // NHTSA Reference #50942

  LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW

TIRES

• • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999

  TSB Reference #12835 // NHTSA Reference #6092006

  SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT

• • Date Reported APRIL 13 1998

  TSB Reference #9852 // NHTSA Reference #601290

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

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

• • Date Reported JUNE 14 1999

  TSB Reference #99129 // NHTSA Reference #606460

  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

• • Date Reported APRIL 13 1998

  TSB Reference #9873 // NHTSA Reference #601341

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

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 1999

  TSB Reference #99196 // NHTSA Reference #6090087

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

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996

  TSB Reference #96226 // NHTSA Reference #50945

  AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1994

  TSB Reference #94239 // NHTSA Reference #37735

  EXCESSIVE CLUTCH AIR GAP ON FS-10 A/C COMPRESSORS CAN ALLOW THE CLUTCH DISC TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE PULLEY. *TW

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• • Date Reported JUNE 14 1999

  TSB Reference #99111 // NHTSA Reference #606433

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

• • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999

  TSB Reference #5892 // NHTSA Reference #605251

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

• • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998

  TSB Reference #98419 // NHTSA Reference #601280

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC

• • Date Reported MARCH 17 1997

  TSB Reference #9768 // NHTSA Reference #51987

  FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD