1997 Ford F SERIES TSBs
143 Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported F SERIES problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.
SUSPENSION
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TSB Reference #02169 // NHTSA Reference #635976
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TSB Reference #99205 // NHTSA Reference #6089647
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
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TSB Reference #BC3172970217 // NHTSA Reference #51787
CLUNK/GRUNT NOISE ON 5.4L F-SERIES 3.55 LIMITED SLIP AXLES. *TW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
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TSB Reference #12230 // NHTSA Reference #615491
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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TSB Reference #97050110607 // NHTSA Reference #52887
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TSB Reference #BC2232970501 // NHTSA Reference #52773
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THE ABS LIGHT (RABS) TO ILLUMINATE. *TW
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING
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TSB Reference #12564 // NHTSA Reference #6091810
SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER OPERATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DUAL AIR PRESSURE GAUGE READINGS. *TT
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TSB Reference #5899 // NHTSA Reference #605258
CLARIFICATION PERTAINING TO THE DUAL AIR PRESSURE GAUGE FUNCTION. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
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TSB Reference #98217 // NHTSA Reference #603670
EXPERIENCING FLUID ON BRAKE SHOES AND REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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TSB Reference #99B29 // NHTSA Reference #612219
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TSB Reference #98614 // NHTSA Reference #601325
THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING MAY BE INACCURATE. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB Reference #TB-08-258 // NHTSA Reference #10029029
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TSB Reference #11675 // NHTSA Reference #10004874
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TSB Reference #16683 // NHTSA Reference #10001937
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TSB Reference #99B29#1 // NHTSA Reference #613562
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACMENT OF ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. **MR
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TSB Reference #8058 // NHTSA Reference #612269
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TSB Reference #13180 // NHTSA Reference #6090538
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
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TSB Reference #6997 // NHTSA Reference #6090310
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TSB Reference #6585 // NHTSA Reference #610701
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACKED FLEXPLATE. *TT
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TSB Reference #980307 // NHTSA Reference #602160
CONDITIONS WITH PRESSURE BEING HIGHER/LOWER THAN EXPECTED. *YC
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TSB Reference #BC1029097020 // NHTSA Reference #51737
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TSB Reference #BC1026797230 // NHTSA Reference #51642
FD 1060 ENGINE HARD START OR NO START IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENTS. *JD
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TSB Reference #BC1017697230 // NHTSA Reference #51531
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0455 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY ON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS. *JD
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TSB Reference #BC0322972301 // NHTSA Reference #51432
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TSB Reference #97118 // NHTSA Reference #51378
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TSB Reference #BC0322970201 // NHTSA Reference #51121
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TSB Reference #BC0322961101 // NHTSA Reference #50730
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB Reference #15901 // NHTSA Reference #637787
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TSB Reference #8058 // NHTSA Reference #613617
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TSB Reference #13832 // NHTSA Reference #612426
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TSB Reference #7155 // NHTSA Reference #6090791
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WINDSOR ENGINES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
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TSB Reference #13331 // NHTSA Reference #6092152
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TSB Reference #13322 // NHTSA Reference #609613
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
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TSB Reference #13285 // NHTSA Reference #6090709
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TSB Reference #6350 // NHTSA Reference #610653
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TSB Reference #12767 // NHTSA Reference #607088
EXHIBITING A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE INTERPRETED AS AN NVH CONDITION. *TT
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TSB Reference #12798 // NHTSA Reference #607112
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TSB Reference #985072 // NHTSA Reference #613203
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START / HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANK TIME. *TT
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TSB Reference #12174 // NHTSA Reference #613224
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
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TSB Reference #4658 // NHTSA Reference #615194
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START / HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANK TIME. *TT
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TSB Reference #11776 // NHTSA Reference #615276
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TSB Reference #980323 // NHTSA Reference #603516
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TSB Reference #980302 // NHTSA Reference #602154
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TSB Reference #983106 // NHTSA Reference #607400
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE ASSEMBLIES BEING ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) PROGRAM. *TT
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TSB Reference #BC0256970201 // NHTSA Reference #51092
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TSB Reference #BC0782961014 // NHTSA Reference #50408
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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TSB Reference #97411 // NHTSA Reference #51696
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TSB Reference #962529 // NHTSA Reference #50985
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
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TSB Reference #980303 // NHTSA Reference #602155
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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TSB Reference #97716 // NHTSA Reference #51928
FUEL INJECTION PUMP- BOSCH- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FD1060/1460 DIESEL ENGINES. *JD
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TSB Reference #97517 // NHTSA Reference #51957
ENGINE- DIESEL- FD1060 AND FD1460- WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST- SERVICE TIP. *JD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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TSB Reference #15397 // NHTSA Reference #630412
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
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TSB Reference #9983 // NHTSA Reference #606401
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TSB Reference #BC1029697020 // NHTSA Reference #51745
FD 1060 ENGINES THE LOWER COOLANT PIPE, BASE PART NUMBER -8291- WAS CHANGED. *JD
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TSB Reference #BC1011097020 // NHTSA Reference #51174
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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TSB Reference #97117 // NHTSA Reference #51377
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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TSB Reference #BC3230970211 // NHTSA Reference #51855
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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TSB Reference #97630 // NHTSA Reference #52015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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TSB Reference #BC0883961004 // NHTSA Reference #50440
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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TSB Reference #980304 // NHTSA Reference #602156
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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TSB Reference #6505 // NHTSA Reference #610662
BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE ON NATURAL GAS VEHICLES. *TT
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TSB Reference #12890 // NHTSA Reference #606919
BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE THREAD. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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TSB Reference #BC3505972301 // NHTSA Reference #51493
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TSB Reference #BC1018797230 // NHTSA Reference #51544
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TSB Reference #BC0750961017 // NHTSA Reference #50389
SPADE TERMINAL BETWEEN SENDER & FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A EYELET TERMINAL. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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TSB Reference #BC0604961101 // NHTSA Reference #50787
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
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TSB Reference #9811339 // NHTSA Reference #607508
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TSB Reference #BC0884961004 // NHTSA Reference #50441
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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TSB Reference #996130 // NHTSA Reference #606987
INFORMATION ON THE IMPROVED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD SIDE GASKETS. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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TSB Reference #99E03 // NHTSA Reference #6089616
POWER TRAIN
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TSB Reference #983170 // NHTSA Reference #607419
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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TSB Reference #97050110608 // NHTSA Reference #52888
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TSB Reference #BC0601961101 // NHTSA Reference #50784
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TSB Reference #BC0694961023 // NHTSA Reference #50366
INFORMATION FOR RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND). *TT
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TSB Reference #BC0844961008 // NHTSA Reference #50429
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB Reference #03261 // NHTSA Reference #10008279
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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TSB Reference #6473 // NHTSA Reference #606868
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TSB Reference #982544 // NHTSA Reference #603561
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TSB Reference #BC2233970501 // NHTSA Reference #52774
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TSB Reference #BC0053970201 // NHTSA Reference #51022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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TSB Reference #042107 // NHTSA Reference #10014086
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
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TSB Reference #04217 // NHTSA Reference #10013369
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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TSB Reference #BC0255970201 // NHTSA Reference #51089
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TSB Reference #BC5197961001 // NHTSA Reference #50474
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB Reference #TB-08-258 // NHTSA Reference #10029029
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TSB Reference #03181 // NHTSA Reference #10004027
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TSB Reference #99133 // NHTSA Reference #606491
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TSB Reference #98246 // NHTSA Reference #604059
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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TSB Reference #97315 // NHTSA Reference #51677
NO START- STARTER WILL NOT TURN ENGINE OVER- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB Reference #99222 // NHTSA Reference #6089681
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TSB Reference #96246 // NHTSA Reference #50905
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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TSB Reference #981511 // NHTSA Reference #609550
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TSB Reference #BC0696961023 // NHTSA Reference #50368
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) W/ CODES P0300 THRU P0308 & ENG RUNES ROUGH/MISSES. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
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TSB Reference #15355 // NHTSA Reference #630273
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TSB Reference #BC0054961101 // NHTSA Reference #50817
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A 240 SECOND MISFIRE DELAY. *TW
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
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TSB Reference #BC2370970501 // NHTSA Reference #52814
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TSB Reference #BC3071970227 // NHTSA Reference #51680
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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TSB Reference #BC0854961007 // NHTSA Reference #50436
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB Reference #982323 // NHTSA Reference #603930
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
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TSB Reference #9833 // NHTSA Reference #600587
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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TSB Reference #99242 // NHTSA Reference #6090184
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
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TSB Reference #98163 // NHTSA Reference #6090873
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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TSB Reference #BC1022497230 // NHTSA Reference #51588
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TSB Reference #BC3360972301 // NHTSA Reference #51447
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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TSB Reference #14484 // NHTSA Reference #616560
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TSB Reference #BC2312970501 // NHTSA Reference #52807
NEW THROTTLE CABLE TO REDUCE VIBRATION ATTHE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TW
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TSB Reference #962420 // NHTSA Reference #50919
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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TSB Reference #991413 // NHTSA Reference #608429
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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TSB Reference #5203 // NHTSA Reference #615335
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT
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TSB Reference #980301 // NHTSA Reference #602153
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TSB Reference #BC0693961023 // NHTSA Reference #50365
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TSB Reference #BC5201961001 // NHTSA Reference #50477
TIRES
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TSB Reference #01B77 // NHTSA Reference #628153
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TSB Reference #9852 // NHTSA Reference #601290
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
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TSB Reference #BC5195961001 // NHTSA Reference #50472
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
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TSB Reference #BC0602961101 // NHTSA Reference #50785
INSTRUCTIONS ON SECURING SPARE TIRE TO UNDERBODY OF VEHICLE. *TW
WHEELS
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TSB Reference #15708 // NHTSA Reference #636344
WHEELS:RIM
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TSB Reference #15225 // NHTSA Reference #625773
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB Reference #9811337 // NHTSA Reference #607506
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TSB Reference #983592 // NHTSA Reference #607854
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TSB Reference #BC2308970501 // NHTSA Reference #52804
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB Reference #13342 // NHTSA Reference #609620
VEHICLES WITH 2.4L, 4.6L, AND 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN A/C MOAN AT IDLE. *TT
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TSB Reference #99196 // NHTSA Reference #6090087
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TSB Reference #BC3070970227 // NHTSA Reference #51675
CONCERNS OF CONDENSATE FORMING ON OUTSIDE OF EVAPORATOR CASE. *TW
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TSB Reference #BC1033797020 // NHTSA Reference #51797
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB Reference #15605 // NHTSA Reference #630653
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TSB Reference #15504 // NHTSA Reference #630026
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TSB Reference #15373 // NHTSA Reference #630354
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TSB Reference #991210 // NHTSA Reference #606461
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TSB Reference #12744 // NHTSA Reference #607071
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TSB Reference #12743 // NHTSA Reference #607070
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TSB Reference #5892 // NHTSA Reference #605251
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TSB Reference #12556 // NHTSA Reference #6091800
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT
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TSB Reference #12261 // NHTSA Reference #615514
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT. *TT
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TSB Reference #11781 // NHTSA Reference #615281
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TSB Reference #982691 // NHTSA Reference #603579
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TSB Reference #982733 // NHTSA Reference #603591
VEHICLES WITH THE E4OD ARE ADDED TO THE FQR ( FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *YC
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TSB Reference #9768 // NHTSA Reference #51987
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
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TSB Reference #97115 // NHTSA Reference #51371