SUSPENSION

• • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998

  TSB Reference #98116 // NHTSA Reference #605577

  INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *TT

SUSPENSION:REAR

• • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003

  TSB Reference #16735 // NHTSA Reference #10002643

  VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998

  TSB Reference #985A36 // NHTSA Reference #601043

  A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

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

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 29 1996

  TSB Reference #BC0328961129 // NHTSA Reference #50736

  CONCERNS WITH REAR BRAKE GRAB DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN. *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:ANTILOCK

• • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998

  TSB Reference #985A22 // NHTSA Reference #601025

  A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *YC

• • 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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• • Date Reported JULY 22 2002

  TSB Reference #02142 // NHTSA Reference #635982

  SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001

  TSB Reference #01197 // NHTSA Reference #627752

  SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

• • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999

  TSB Reference #6896 // NHTSA Reference #608921

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

• • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999

  TSB Reference #13118 // NHTSA Reference #6091931

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

• • 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 JANUARY 01 1998

  TSB Reference #986001 // NHTSA Reference #605803

  CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE MISS UNDER LOAD WHILE GOING UP STEEP HILLS. *TT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• • Date Reported JULY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95153 // NHTSA Reference #45934

  TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

• • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997

  TSB Reference #BC3485972301 // NHTSA Reference #51482

  4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD

• • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997

  TSB Reference #BC1019997230 // NHTSA Reference #51559

  4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• • Date Reported MARCH 30 1998

  TSB Reference #9864 // NHTSA Reference #601312

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

• • Date Reported APRIL 01 1995

  TSB Reference #FD94M85 // NHTSA Reference #41046

  ANNOUNCEMENT LETTER FOR RECALL 94M85. *TW

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

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999

  TSB Reference #7366 // NHTSA Reference #610793

  SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *TT

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• • 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 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 #98112 // NHTSA Reference #605573

  SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT

• • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997

  TSB Reference #97511 // NHTSA Reference #51945

  FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

• • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1995

  TSB Reference #BC1350950906 // NHTSA Reference #45756

  HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW

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 NOVEMBER 18 1996

  TSB Reference #96249 // NHTSA Reference #50908

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

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• • Date Reported JULY 01 1999

  TSB Reference #6603 // NHTSA Reference #610704

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *TT

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 10 1997

  TSB Reference #971110972312 // NHTSA Reference #53668

  CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996

  TSB Reference #962417 // NHTSA Reference #50915

  NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *TW

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1996

  TSB Reference #BC5225961001 // NHTSA Reference #50500

  VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REVISED FRONT DRIVESHAFT. *TT

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999

  TSB Reference #12905 // NHTSA Reference #606937

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT

• • Date Reported FEBRUARY 27 1998

  TSB Reference #983074 // NHTSA Reference #607369

  CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT

• • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1995

  TSB Reference #BC0131960102 // NHTSA Reference #46438

  4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• • 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

• • Date Reported MAY 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95102 // NHTSA Reference #42087

  VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996

  TSB Reference #96221 // NHTSA Reference #50940

  WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

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

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

• • Date Reported JANUARY 20 1997

  TSB Reference #97210 // NHTSA Reference #51393

  BODY - RUST PERFORATION - QUARTER PANEL - SERVICE TIPS. *TW

STRUCTURE:BODY

• • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1995

  TSB Reference #95161 // NHTSA Reference #45947

  SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1994

  TSB Reference #94229 // NHTSA Reference #37751

  INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BREAKS WHEN OPENING. *TW

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 27 2000

  TSB Reference #00243 // NHTSA Reference #616531

  ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PANEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY REPEATED EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE DASH PANEL SHEET METAL AT THE ACCELER

TIRES

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001

  TSB Reference #01B77 // NHTSA Reference #628153

  OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT

• • Date Reported MAY 01 1999

  TSB Reference #995157 // NHTSA Reference #606945

  INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *TT

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998

  TSB Reference #12115 // NHTSA Reference #613105

  INFORMATION REGARDING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR ALL MODELS DURING PREDELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *MJS

• • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998

  TSB Reference #985157 // NHTSA Reference #613292

  INFORMATION ON SETTING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR 1991 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *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 OCTOBER 04 1999

  TSB Reference #99206 // NHTSA Reference #6089649

  CONCERNS WITH BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON. *TT

• • 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 JULY 26 1999

  TSB Reference #99156 // NHTSA Reference #608435

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE OCCURING WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING IF LEAVES OR FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERS THE BLOWER CASE. *TT

• • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998

  TSB Reference #9848 // NHTSA Reference #601269

  ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

• • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1994

  TSB Reference #942211 // NHTSA Reference #37753

  INSUFFICIENT AIR FLOW THROUGH CONDENSER. *TW

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

• • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998

  TSB Reference #985A12 // NHTSA Reference #601010

  RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

• • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000

  TSB Reference #00L09 // NHTSA Reference #618532

  SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2001

  TSB Reference #01157 // NHTSA Reference #623988

  INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

• • Date Reported MAY 01 1997

  TSB Reference #BC2361970501 // NHTSA Reference #52810

  AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW

• • Date Reported MARCH 17 1997

  TSB Reference #9768 // NHTSA Reference #51987

  FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD