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

Recent 1997 Explorer TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636235
    • TSB Reference #16040

    Description: EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636235

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091841
    • TSB Reference #13049

    Description: EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091841

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610879
    • TSB Reference #13440

    Description: EXPERIENCING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610879

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608466
    • TSB Reference #996777

    Description: EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608466

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636326
    • TSB Reference #15692

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636326

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618639
    • TSB Reference #14371

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618639

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609691
    • TSB Reference #13426

    Description: EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609691

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615366
    • TSB Reference #5249

    Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615366

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615172
    • TSB Reference #4634

    Description: STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615172

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52892
    • TSB Reference #97050110613

    Description: WHEN PERFORMING TSB 97-4-9, DO NOT USE A BAFFLE TO CORRECT HTE ISSUE, USE THE REVISED AXLE COVER PLATE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52892

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613097
    • TSB Reference #985045

    Description: REVISED MESSAGE REGARDING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS ACTION ON SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES, PERFORM TSB 98-21-01. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613097

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607144
    • TSB Reference #98-4732

    Description: STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS..

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607144

    • Date Reported MAY 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #600596
    • TSB Reference #98021698311

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT/PULL, SHOW SIGNS OF TIRE WEAR, OR EXHIBIT POOR RIDE QUALITY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #600596

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51550
    • TSB Reference #BC1019197230

    Description: EXHIBITING A PULSATING, CYCLICAL TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE TUBE AREA FROM 0 TO 45 MPH. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51550

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51486
    • TSB Reference #BC3493972301

    Description: VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PULSATING, CYCLICAL TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE TUBE AREA FROM 0 TO 45 MPH. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51486

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50842
    • TSB Reference #BC5231961101

    Description: VEHICLE LEAN. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50842

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610786
    • TSB Reference #7360

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING BUMPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610786

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008322
    • TSB Reference #16385

    Description: AIR RIDE CONTROL LAMP ON AFTER SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT / CONTACT REQUEST. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008322

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51553
    • TSB Reference #BC1019497230

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REVERSE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS WHEN SWITCHING THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH FROM NORMAL TO OFF ROAD. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51553

SUSPENSION:REAR

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002643
    • TSB Reference #16735

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002643

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618536
    • TSB Reference #00M11

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR SWAY BAR LINKS. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618536

    • Date Reported APRIL 17 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613577
    • TSB Reference #0083

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613577

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51625
    • TSB Reference #BC1025297230

    Description: FRONT AXLE VENT LEAKS ON 1997 EXSPLORERS BUILT BEFORE 11/1/06. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51625

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609679
    • TSB Reference #13415

    Description: EXHIBITING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR STABILIZER BAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609679

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 04 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50438
    • TSB Reference #BC0881961004

    Description: THUMP/CLUNK NOISE IN TURNS OR OVER BUMPS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE KEVLAR PATCH WEARING THROUGH ON THE TORSION BAR ADJUSTERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50438

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    • Date Reported APRIL 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601240
    • TSB Reference #9889

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS NOTICE A GRINDING, WHINING, PULSING, OR FLUTTERING AT THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS BELOW 19 KM/H (12 MPH). *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601240

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 MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637803
    • TSB Reference #15910

    Description: CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637803

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625794
    • TSB Reference #15249

    Description: CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625794

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624668
    • TSB Reference #15168

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624668

    • 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 MARCH 18 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601009
    • TSB Reference #985A11

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601009

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50941
    • TSB Reference #96222

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50941

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 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610794
    • TSB Reference #7367

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS (PIDS) WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH WHEN VIEWED USING THE NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610794

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609689
    • TSB Reference #13424

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609689

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615491
    • TSB Reference #12230

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615491

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603512
    • TSB Reference #980319

    Description: CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603512

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 08 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50775
    • TSB Reference #BC0533961108

    Description: INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIAGNOSING FAULTY ABS SENSORS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50775

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603512
    • TSB Reference #980319

    Description: CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603512

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613170
    • TSB Reference #12150

    Description: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE SERVICE. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613170

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51057
    • TSB Reference #BC0190970201

    Description: VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/1/96 MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WRONG TEMP GAUGE SYSTEM PARTS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51057

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 11 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008304
    • TSB Reference #02221

    Description: ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008304

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 22 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000592
    • TSB Reference #870197

    Description: INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000592

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619285
    • TSB Reference #01M01

    Description: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY WEAR OR BREAK AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE CAM CHAIN NOISE THAT DOES NOT GO AWAY AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF ENGINE OPERATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619285

    • Date Reported JANUARY 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618042
    • TSB Reference #01M01

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ADVANCE NOTICE ON UPCOMING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618042

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617944
    • TSB Reference #14560

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE START UP TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617944

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616507
    • TSB Reference #00M12

    Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616507

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613654
    • TSB Reference #8493

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613654

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613703
    • TSB Reference #14048

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613703

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090757
    • TSB Reference #7138

    Description: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090757

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090690
    • TSB Reference #13260

    Description: SERVICE TIPS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ASSIST WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES WITH SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090690

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090538
    • TSB Reference #13180

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090538

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090518
    • TSB Reference #13170

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0 L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090518

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090291
    • TSB Reference #6986

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090291

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090310
    • TSB Reference #6997

    Description: SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090310

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613280
    • TSB Reference #985144

    Description: ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE ENGINE SERVICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XL2Z-6M289-AA (DRIVE ASSEMBLY-CAMSHAFT-LH) MUST BE USED ON 4.0L SOHC ENGINES IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613280

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605588
    • TSB Reference #98118

    Description: EXPERIENCING AN AUDIBLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605588

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607731
    • TSB Reference #983092

    Description: REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAK. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607731

    • Date Reported MARCH 31 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51913
    • TSB Reference #9776

    Description: IDLE- "BOOMING" NOISE HEARD AT IDLE- 4.0L SOHC ENGINE- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/29/96 THROUGH 11/11/96. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51913

    • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51948
    • TSB Reference #97513

    Description: IDLE- "BOOMING" NOISE HEARD AT IDLE- 4.0L ENGINE- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/29/96 THROUGH 11/11/96. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51948

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 25 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51695
    • TSB Reference #BC3092970225

    Description: REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51695

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51789
    • TSB Reference #BC1033197020

    Description: VEHICLES WITH REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51789

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51128
    • TSB Reference #BC0324970201

    Description: COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51128

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 JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630022
    • TSB Reference #15040

    Description: SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING 1997 THROUGH 1999 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630022

    • 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 OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627752
    • TSB Reference #01197

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627752

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623810
    • TSB Reference #070101

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 SUPPLEMENT #2: REVISED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW LABOR OPERATION. NLM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623810

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621039
    • TSB Reference #15040

    Description: SOME EXPLORER / SPORT / SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP NOISE CONDITION FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621039

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622817
    • TSB Reference #15006

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY MAKE A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622817

    • Date Reported APRIL 26 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620173
    • TSB Reference #01M01

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620173

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619337
    • TSB Reference #14868

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619337

    • Date Reported MARCH 02 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619443
    • TSB Reference #01M01

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR RENTAL VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619443

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616816
    • TSB Reference #00M12

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION SUPPLLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES - CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616816

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610897
    • TSB Reference #13484

    Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610897

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610913
    • TSB Reference #13527

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION THAT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE THERMOSTAT. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND IS LOOKING FOR THERMOSTATS AND COOLANTS SAMPLES FROM THESE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610913

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610836
    • TSB Reference #7471

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610836

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 18 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089683
    • TSB Reference #99223

    Description: A NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL MAY OCCUR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089683

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6092122
    • TSB Reference #13300

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092122

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090871
    • TSB Reference #7270

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090871

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090303
    • TSB Reference #6993

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090303

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090293
    • TSB Reference #6987

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE NOISE(CAM CHAIN NOISE). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090293

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090520
    • TSB Reference #13171

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090520

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090522
    • TSB Reference #13172

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090522

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090532
    • TSB Reference #13177

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090532

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091661
    • TSB Reference #13261

    Description: SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING A 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091661

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091931
    • TSB Reference #13118

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091931

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091965
    • TSB Reference #13154

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091965

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608921
    • TSB Reference #6896

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608921

    • 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 MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605343
    • TSB Reference #12624

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / LACK OF POWER ON RE-ACCELERATION AFTER DECELERATING FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO A SLOW ROLL CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605343

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603649
    • TSB Reference #982511

    Description: SERVICE TIPS ON COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603649

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615393
    • TSB Reference #5272

    Description: BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE STALL CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615393

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615373
    • TSB Reference #5256

    Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING UPPER ENGINE NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615373

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613181
    • TSB Reference #5049

    Description: BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING UPPER ENGINE NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613181

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613200
    • TSB Reference #985064

    Description: REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING ENGINE STALLING *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613200

    • 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 OCTOBER 26 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603665
    • TSB Reference #98211

    Description: EXPERIENCING A NOISE AND VIBRATION DURING IDLE.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603665

    • Date Reported AUGUST 03 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #609554
    • TSB Reference #981514

    Description: A VEHICLE VIBRATES DURING A HOT OR COLD IDLE CONDITION.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609554

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615160
    • TSB Reference #4623

    Description: BRIEF INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING ENGINE STALL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615160

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603517
    • TSB Reference #980324

    Description: CONCERNS OF COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK / TICK. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603517

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 25 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607403
    • TSB Reference #983109

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINES ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607403

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607729
    • TSB Reference #980324

    Description: COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK/TICK. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607729

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52847
    • TSB Reference #BC3092970501

    Description: ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL LEAKS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52847

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 19 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51755
    • TSB Reference #BC3156970219

    Description: EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HISS/WHISTLE AT TIP IN. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51755

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 19 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51752
    • TSB Reference #BC3155970219

    Description: 4.0L SHOC ENGINE QUITS WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51752

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50732
    • TSB Reference #BC0324961101

    Description: COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50732

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 04 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50439
    • TSB Reference #BC0882961004

    Description: INFORMATION FOR ALL BASE ENGINE CONCERNS OF 4.0L SOHC ENGINES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50439

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

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 17 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50394
    • TSB Reference #BC0755961017

    Description: TENSIONER RATTLE . INSTALL A 1 INCH SHORTER MOTORCRAFT BELT (P/N F19Z-8620-C). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50394

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50466
    • TSB Reference #BC5188961001

    Description: CONCERN OF A TENSIONER RATTLE W/ 4.0L SOHC, INSTALL A 1 INCH SHORTER MOTORCRAFT BELT (P/N F19Z-8620-C). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50466

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51484
    • TSB Reference #BC3491972301

    Description: SOME 4.0L ENGINES WITH BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51484

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51548
    • TSB Reference #BC1018997230

    Description: BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51548

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090164
    • TSB Reference #99238

    Description: A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE INTHE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090164

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54075
    • TSB Reference #97090297189

    Description: EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54075

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617968
    • TSB Reference #14583

    Description: CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617968

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617995
    • TSB Reference #14617

    Description: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617995

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51830
    • TSB Reference #BC1035597020

    Description: RADIATORS MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK AT THE END TANK SEALS IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51830

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51482
    • TSB Reference #BC3485972301

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51482

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51559
    • TSB Reference #BC1019997230

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51559

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606327
    • TSB Reference #98R03

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) TUBE MODIFICATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606327

    • 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

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603507
    • TSB Reference #980313

    Description: EXPERIENCING IDLE VIBRATION / EXHAUST BOOM. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603507

    • Date Reported MARCH 30 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601312
    • TSB Reference #9864

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601312

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52329
    • TSB Reference #96E57

    Description: EMISSIONS RECALL 96E57 - CERTAIN 1996 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT ON 11/18/95 AND CERTAIN 1997 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52329

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 JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606329
    • TSB Reference #98R03

    Description: SAFETY RECALL LETTER INFORMING OWNERS OF MODIFICATION TO THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606329

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52778
    • TSB Reference #BC2237970501

    Description: RECALL 97S67 - MODIFICATION OF THE PCV VALVE REQUIRES A SPECIAL TOOL WHICL WILL SENT TO LISTED PARTS MANAGERS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52778

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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51551
    • TSB Reference #BC1019297230

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION AT 3800-5000 RPM WHEN ENGINE IS WARM. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51551

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51554
    • TSB Reference #BC1019597230

    Description: EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT A TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51554

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51476
    • TSB Reference #BC3481972301

    Description: EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT AT TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51476

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51487
    • TSB Reference #BC3494972301

    Description: VARIOUS VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION AT 3800-5000 RPM WHEN ENGINE IS WARM- TO FIX, REMOVE EXISTING MUFFLER AND REPLACE WITH SAME PART. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51487

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 13 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50760
    • TSB Reference #BC0481961113

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50760

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50848
    • TSB Reference #BC5238961101

    Description: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50848

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #607024
    • TSB Reference #6203

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607024

    • 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 MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091686
    • TSB Reference #12710

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOISE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091686

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 02 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618539
    • TSB Reference #00201

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618539

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630018
    • TSB Reference #15532

    Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630018

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50944
    • TSB Reference #96225

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50944

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

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003831
    • TSB Reference #16935

    Description: AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003831

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637755
    • TSB Reference #15887

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637755

    • Date Reported APRIL 29 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637922
    • TSB Reference #0282

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637922

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612742
    • TSB Reference #13745

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612742

    • 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 MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52877
    • TSB Reference #BC105979705

    Description: UPDATE INFORMATION FOR 1997 4R44E AND 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS - THERE ARE TWO (2) DIFFERENT SIZE DIRECT CLUTCH STEEL PLATES WHEN SERVICING 4R44E OR 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52877

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51052
    • TSB Reference #BC0184970201

    Description: PROCEDURE TO PURGE POTENTIAL WATER CONTAMINATION FROM TRANSFER CASE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51052

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 10 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #635998
    • TSB Reference #02138

    Description: LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635998

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610793
    • TSB Reference #7366

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610793

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091754
    • TSB Reference #12512

    Description: BRIEF INFORMATION ON CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. *T

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091754

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52797
    • TSB Reference #BC2301970501

    Description: NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52797

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported JANUARY 05 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008279
    • TSB Reference #03261

    Description: NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008279

    • 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 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610895
    • TSB Reference #13482

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE-OFF DUE TO THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT BEING TWISTED AND ALLOWING A GROUND OUT CONDITION TO OCCUR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610895

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610834
    • TSB Reference #7468

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE OFF.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610834

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610785
    • TSB Reference #7353

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610785

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609668
    • TSB Reference #13412

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609668

    • 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 MAY 17 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606428
    • TSB Reference #9996

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606428

    • Date Reported MARCH 08 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604762
    • TSB Reference #9946

    Description: CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604762

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605225
    • TSB Reference #5814

    Description: SERVICE TIPS FOR CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605225

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615543
    • TSB Reference #12298

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615543

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603740
    • TSB Reference #982312

    Description: ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603740

    • 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 JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605573
    • TSB Reference #98112

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605573

    • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51945
    • TSB Reference #97511

    Description: FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51945

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51373
    • TSB Reference #97116

    Description: TRANSFER CASE- WATER INGESTION THROUGH VENT TUBE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51373

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51116
    • TSB Reference #BC0317970201

    Description: DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN "4-AUTO" MODE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51116

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50909
    • TSB Reference #962410

    Description: TRANSMISSION - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50909

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 FEBRUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619150
    • TSB Reference #00E11

    Description: SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619150

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610853
    • TSB Reference #7494

    Description: ALL VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610853

    • Date Reported MAY 27 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #621290
    • TSB Reference #9987

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING, HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP AND / OR LACK OF POWER AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP ON VEHICLES WITH 4.0L OR 5.0L ENGINES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621290

    • Date Reported MAY 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606407
    • TSB Reference #9987

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING; HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP; AND / OR LACK OF POWER AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606407

    • 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:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #614630
    • TSB Reference #13505

    Description: ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #614630

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615325
    • TSB Reference #5128

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615325

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613268
    • TSB Reference #985128

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613268

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603511
    • TSB Reference #980318

    Description: CONDITIONS WITH AXLE WIND-UP ON TIGHT TURNS WITH CONTROL TRAC TRANSFER CASE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603511

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51481
    • TSB Reference #BC3484972301

    Description: WHEN PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TRANSFER CASE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51481

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51558
    • TSB Reference #BC1019897230

    Description: PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TRANSFER CASE.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51558

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 13 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616522
    • TSB Reference #002310

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616522

    • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609748
    • TSB Reference #981613

    Description: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609748

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606733
    • TSB Reference #9946

    Description: CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE RADIATOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606733

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50997
    • TSB Reference #962612

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50997

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50908
    • TSB Reference #96249

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50908

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 17 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625715
    • TSB Reference #01181

    Description: BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625715

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51468
    • TSB Reference #BC3441972301

    Description: AS OF 1/7/97 THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK FEATURE TAG THAT WAS AFFIXED AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR, HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR PRODUTION. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51468

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612712
    • TSB Reference #13723

    Description: SOME ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOW SPEED WHINING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612712

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605295
    • TSB Reference #12571

    Description: EXPERIENCING A WHINNING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605295

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51676
    • TSB Reference #97314

    Description: TRANSFER CASE- BINDING OR SHUDDER- DIAGNOSTICS- VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE- SERVICE TIP. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51676

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51039
    • TSB Reference #BC0133970201

    Description: REVISED VENT TUBE FOR 1995-97 EXPLORERS & MOUNTAINEERS WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51039

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51191
    • TSB Reference #BC1012797020

    Description: REVISED VENT TUBE FOR VEHICLES WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51191

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51176
    • TSB Reference #BC1011297020

    Description: 4.0L OHV/SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS WITH TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51176

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51077
    • TSB Reference #BC0206970201

    Description: TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51077

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610704
    • TSB Reference #6603

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610704

    • Date Reported MARCH 16 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601303
    • TSB Reference #98514

    Description: CONCERNS WITH A WHISTLING OR HISSING NOISE FROM THE MAIN CONTROL AREA OCCURING WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE AND / OR REVERSE ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601303

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 10 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #53668
    • TSB Reference #971110972312

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #53668

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51426
    • TSB Reference #BC0317972301

    Description: DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN "4-AUTO" MODE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51426

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 08 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50776
    • TSB Reference #BC0534961108

    Description: DRIVESHAFT DESIGN MAY CAUSE FLOORPAN VIBRATION WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WITH THROTTLE WIDE OPEN. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50776

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50500
    • TSB Reference #BC5225961001

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50500

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017891
    • TSB Reference #030508

    Description: FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017891

    • Date Reported MARCH 17 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001922
    • TSB Reference #0358

    Description: FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001922

    • Date Reported MARCH 04 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636056
    • TSB Reference #0242

    Description: CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636056

    • Date Reported APRIL 30 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619276
    • TSB Reference #0186

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619276

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619314
    • TSB Reference #14819

    Description: SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619314

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619330
    • TSB Reference #14847

    Description: CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619330

    • Date Reported APRIL 17 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613577
    • TSB Reference #0083

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613577

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606937
    • TSB Reference #12905

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606937

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607369
    • TSB Reference #983074

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607369

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51655
    • TSB Reference #BC0317A97020

    Description: DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN 4-AUTO MODE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51655

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51081
    • TSB Reference #BC0225970201

    Description: BINDING/AXLE WIND-UP AT LOW SPEED. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51081

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50826
    • TSB Reference #BC0069961101

    Description: CONCERN OF BINDING/AXLE WIND-UP AT LOW SPEED. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50826

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50474
    • TSB Reference #BC5197961001

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50474

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620270
    • TSB Reference #13752

    Description: SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620270

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613704
    • TSB Reference #14056

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613704

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613657
    • TSB Reference #8512

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613657

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612757
    • TSB Reference #13752

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612757

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610907
    • TSB Reference #13504

    Description: CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE THROUGH THE HIGH MILAGE / TIME-IN-SERVICE CONCERN RESOLUTION PROCESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610907

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6092199
    • TSB Reference #13404

    Description: SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092199

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609601
    • TSB Reference #7316

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609601

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • 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 MARCH 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620279
    • TSB Reference #13879

    Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING A GEM MODULE ON 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC, OHV AND THE NEUTRAL TOW KIT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620279

    • 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 DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615488
    • TSB Reference #12227

    Description: FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615488

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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605608
    • TSB Reference #98126

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING LAMP OUTAGE MODULE HOUSING AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC COMPONENTS MELTED - EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MESSAGE CENTERS AND IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TOW WIRING KITS (VEHICLES BEING TOWED). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605608

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605603
    • TSB Reference #98124

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING AN OVERHEATING CONDITION OCCURRING TO THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM-2) WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TRAILER KITS THAT IMPROPERLY CONNECT TO THE TAIL AND BRAKE LAMPS CIRCUITS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605603

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51402
    • TSB Reference #BC0050972301

    Description: WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON A VEHICLE PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51402

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51010
    • TSB Reference #BC0012970201

    Description: CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A STATIC BUILD-UP ON THE SEAT THAT DAMAGES THE RAP MODULE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51010

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 27 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50739
    • TSB Reference #BC0342961127

    Description: WHEN A REAR HEGO (CMS) CONCERN IS NOTED, PLEASE CHECK THE REAR CMS HEGO FOR WIRE CHAFING/DAMAGE AND LOOSE HEGO WIRE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50739

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50905
    • TSB Reference #96246

    Description: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50905

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607230
    • TSB Reference #98-4817

    Description: SOME 1997-1998 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/EXPEDITION OR NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 4-WD 4X4 SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT BOTH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607230

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 21 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51731
    • TSB Reference #BC3134970221

    Description: OEM SPARK PLUGS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF AN OPEN CIRCUIT CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL CRACK. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51731

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51829
    • TSB Reference #BC1035497020

    Description: 4.0L SOHC ENGINE COMES FROM THE FACTORY WITH SINGLE PLATINUM PLUGS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51829

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52798
    • TSB Reference #BC2302970501

    Description: DTC P0402 IN MEMORY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52798

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52851
    • TSB Reference #BC105609705

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 AUTO MODE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52851

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52823
    • TSB Reference #BC2383970501

    Description: SERVICE FIX FOR VEHICLES WHICH EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 MODE.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52823

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52808
    • TSB Reference #BC2313970501

    Description: MAY 1997 GEM SOFTWARE HAS ERRORS - JUNE SOFTWARE IS CORRECT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52808

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52858
    • TSB Reference #BC105789705

    Description: VEHICLES WITH DTC P0402 IN MEMORY ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52858

    • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51935
    • TSB Reference #9755

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- MIL ILLUMINATION- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0446 STORED IN MEMORY. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51935

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 06 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51878
    • TSB Reference #BC3282970206

    Description: GEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51878

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51725
    • TSB Reference #BC1028397020

    Description: THE 1997 EXPLORER 4.0L SOHC IS THE ONLY VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A NEW STYLE (BLACK PLASTIC) DPFE SENSOR. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51725

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51449
    • TSB Reference #BC3363972301

    Description: THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51449

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51590
    • TSB Reference #BC1022797230

    Description: THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51590

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 02 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50968
    • TSB Reference #962511

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50968

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613173
    • TSB Reference #12154

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613173

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605586
    • TSB Reference #98117

    Description: SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PO171, PO174, P1131 AND / OR P1151 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605586

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51210
    • TSB Reference #BC1015097020

    Description: LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE VEHICLES- PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS: 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51210

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 07 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51872
    • TSB Reference #BC3274970207

    Description: REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS A

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51872

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51020
    • TSB Reference #BC0050970201

    Description: WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE ABOVE VEHICLES PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51020

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:WINDSHIELD

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52785
    • TSB Reference #BC2246970501

    Description: VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 4/14/97 WILL NO LONGER HAVE A REAR WASHER BOTTLE - A REDESIGNED FRONT WASHER BOTTLE WILL SUPPLY THE FLUID TO BOTH WASHERS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52785

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52884
    • TSB Reference #BC106049705

    Description: VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 4/14/97 NO LONGER HAVE A REAR WASHER BOTTLE - REDESIGNED FRONT WASHER BOTTLE WILL SERVICE THE FRONT AND REAR WASHERS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52884

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603780
    • TSB Reference #982320

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603780

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613774
    • TSB Reference #11512

    Description: ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF NOISY FRONT SYSTEM BLOWER MOTORS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613774

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

AIR BAGS

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610715
    • TSB Reference #6640

    Description: EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610715

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605240
    • TSB Reference #5852

    Description: VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605240

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610715
    • TSB Reference #6640

    Description: EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610715

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091778
    • TSB Reference #12529

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091778

STRUCTURE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605574
    • TSB Reference #98113

    Description: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605574

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51689
    • TSB Reference #9747

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51689

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606842
    • TSB Reference #6429

    Description: INFORMATION ON REFILLING TISSUES FOR THE CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606842

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6092013
    • TSB Reference #12852

    Description: USE KLEENEX BRAND JUNIORS OR LI'L TRAVELERS TO REFILL TISSUES FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH THE HIGH SERIES CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092013

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603930
    • TSB Reference #982323

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603930

    • 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 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 MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52890
    • TSB Reference #97050110611

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CENTER CONSOLE SQUEAK. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52890

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52777
    • TSB Reference #BC2236970501

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CENTER CONSOLE SQUEAK OR RATTLE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52777

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090184
    • TSB Reference #99242

    Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090184

    • 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 AUGUST 17 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #6090873
    • TSB Reference #98163

    Description: LOCKS FAILED. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090873

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52840
    • TSB Reference #BC2442970501

    Description: LIFTGATE LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN ACTUATED BY THE POWER SWITCHES. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52840

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51665
    • TSB Reference #9738

    Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY- RKE INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51665

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51386
    • TSB Reference #BC0012972301

    Description: CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51386

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51094
    • TSB Reference #BC0257970201

    Description: POWER LOCKS CYCLE BY THEMSELVES REMOVE EACH POWER LOCK SWITCH AND MEASURE THE OPEN RESISTANCE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51094

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51232
    • TSB Reference #BC1016497020

    Description: INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A STATIC BUILD-UP ON THE SEAT THAT DAMAGES THE RAP MODULE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51232

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52912
    • TSB Reference #97050110634

    Description: ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN LIFTGATE GLASS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52912

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603718
    • TSB Reference #98234

    Description: AIR INTAKE TUBE CONTACTING HOOD INSULATOR CAUSING INSULATOR WEAR. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603718

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 06 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51879
    • TSB Reference #BC3283970206

    Description: DOOR LATCH SWITCH IS CAUSING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT/CHIME NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51879

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #620407
    • TSB Reference #14265

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620407

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606762
    • TSB Reference #060199

    Description: CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT STUMBLE / BUCK / JERK AT 38 MPH WHILE IN HIGH GEAR AND AT VERY LIGHT THROTTLE APPLICATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606762

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603684
    • TSB Reference #982122

    Description: SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED THE THROTTLE STUCK AT IDLE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603684

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51756
    • TSB Reference #BC1030297020

    Description: ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HISS/WHISTLE AT TIP-IN FROM THE THROTTLE BODY/IAC AREA OF THE ENGINE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51756

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51608
    • TSB Reference #BC1024097230

    Description: INCREASED THROTTLE EFFORTS MAY BE NOTED ON SOME 4.0L SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES DUE TO THROTTLE PLATE ALIGNMENT. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51608

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 27 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616531
    • TSB Reference #00243

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616531

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609033
    • TSB Reference #9913035

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609033

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606320
    • TSB Reference #99S09

    Description: RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606320

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610692
    • TSB Reference #6574

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OCCASIONAL HOOT / MOAN FROM THE IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610692

    • 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 OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628153
    • TSB Reference #01B77

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628153

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606945
    • TSB Reference #995157

    Description: INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606945

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613105
    • TSB Reference #12115

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613105

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613292
    • TSB Reference #985157

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613292

    • 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

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 18 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50387
    • TSB Reference #BC0744961018

    Description: FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50387

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50472
    • TSB Reference #BC5195961001

    Description: FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50472

WHEELS

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615243
    • TSB Reference #4703

    Description: SOME TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615243

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615308
    • TSB Reference #11811

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615308

SEATS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090591
    • TSB Reference #13218

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILLL NOT MOVE FORWARD. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090591

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090430
    • TSB Reference #7079

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090430

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603653
    • TSB Reference #982515

    Description: CONDITIONS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK LEVER BENT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603653

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615261
    • TSB Reference #11759

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615261

    • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51931
    • TSB Reference #9751

    Description: INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51931

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615180
    • TSB Reference #4642

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615180

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 12 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603704
    • TSB Reference #982019

    Description: CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603704

INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612309
    • TSB Reference #8119

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612309

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616814
    • TSB Reference #00E11

    Description: SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616814

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612338
    • TSB Reference #8164

    Description: INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612338

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 MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091761
    • TSB Reference #12518

    Description: CONCERNS WITH THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT / RADIO DISPLAY READS CD TOO HOT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091761

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605192
    • TSB Reference #5652

    Description: COMPLAINTS THAT THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605192

    • 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

    • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51950
    • TSB Reference #97514

    Description: CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51950

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51672
    • TSB Reference #97312

    Description: CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51672

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618546
    • TSB Reference #00213

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618546

    • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609751
    • TSB Reference #98165

    Description: EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED, CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DRIP ON TO PASSENGER FLOOR. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609751

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 04 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089649
    • TSB Reference #99206

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089649

    • 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 JULY 26 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608435
    • TSB Reference #99156

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608435

    • Date Reported MAY 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606408
    • TSB Reference #9988

    Description: CONCERNS OR ERRATIC OR INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606408

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603722
    • TSB Reference #98238

    Description: CONDENSATE MAY LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603722

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51662
    • TSB Reference #9735

    Description: AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51662

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50945
    • TSB Reference #96226

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50945

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612328
    • TSB Reference #8149

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW INOPERATIVE AFTER GEM REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612328

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609664
    • TSB Reference #13388

    Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE, BE AWARE THAT WHEN THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE IS ENABLED AND THE CUSTOMER PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL MODE, THE NEUTRAL TOW INDICATOR WILL GO OUT WHEN THE GEM GOES TO SLEEP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609664

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090438
    • TSB Reference #7083

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABILITY. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090438

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090598
    • TSB Reference #13222

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABLE. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090598

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618532
    • TSB Reference #00L09

    Description: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618532

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 21 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51721
    • TSB Reference #BC3132970221

    Description: INCORRECT OIL VISCOSITY LABEL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51721

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50458
    • TSB Reference #BC5180961001

    Description: OWNERS GUIDE ADVISES TO USE A FL-1A OIL FILTER, FL-1A IS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT FILTER IS FL-820. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50458

CHILD SEAT

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603558
    • TSB Reference #982540

    Description: CONCERNS WITH BUILT-IN REAR CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT EASILY ACCOMMODATE SOME CHILDREN. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603558

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 18 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630636
    • TSB Reference #0232

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630636

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630097
    • TSB Reference #15563

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630097

    • 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 MARCH 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619449
    • TSB Reference #13154

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619449

    • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609754
    • TSB Reference #981617

    Description: FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609754

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613721
    • TSB Reference #14061

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613721

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613621
    • TSB Reference #8164

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613621

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612455
    • TSB Reference #13857

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612455

    • 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 SEPTEMBER 06 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090055
    • TSB Reference #99185

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090055

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090286
    • TSB Reference #6980

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PO420. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090286

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090262
    • TSB Reference #6926

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS FOR 1997 - 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090262

    • Date Reported JULY 12 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608418
    • TSB Reference #99142

    Description: VEHICLES WITH A4WD TRANSMISSION AND 4.0L ENGINE MAY HAVE THE 4X4 INDICATOR LAMPS FLASHING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608418

    • 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 #606479
    • TSB Reference #99104

    Description: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P1131, AND / OR P1151 MAY BE PRESENT WITH OR WITHOUT MISFIRE, ROLLING IDLE, ROUGH IDLE, ETC. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606479

    • 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 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 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 #52838
    • TSB Reference #BC2440970501

    Description: 1997 4.0L SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS AND 1997 5.0L AWD EXPLORERS/MOUNTAINEERS SHOULD NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A VIBRATION DAMPER ON THE TRANSFER CASE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52838

    • Date Reported MARCH 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51987
    • TSB Reference #9768

    Description: FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51987

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51770
    • TSB Reference #BC1031297020

    Description: SOME VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DECALS MAY INCORRECTLY LIST 10W30 FOR OIL VISCOSITY. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51770

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51557
    • TSB Reference #BC1019797230

    Description: THE VEHICLES WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSITION. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51557

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51479
    • TSB Reference #BC3483972301

    Description: THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSTION. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51479

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