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138 Focus Technical Service Bulletins

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STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636196
    • TSB Reference #15402

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING NORTH AMERICAN FOCUS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636196

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636224
    • TSB Reference #16032

    Description: INFORMATION ON NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PERIMETER / ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636224

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007388
    • TSB Reference #17591

    Description: DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007388

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10004885
    • TSB Reference #03202

    Description: FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND/OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004885

    • Date Reported AUGUST 04 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003186
    • TSB Reference #03153

    Description: FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003186

    • Date Reported JULY 07 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003730
    • TSB Reference #03135

    Description: REAR TIRE INNER EDGE WEAR. 2004 MODEL INCLUDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003730

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637815
    • TSB Reference #15917

    Description: CONCERNS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION CREAK, CRUNCH NOISE WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637815

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637549
    • TSB Reference #15816

    Description: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VEHICLE PULL OR DRIFT TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE TRAVELING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637549

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002662
    • TSB Reference #16778

    Description: FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002662

SUSPENSION:REAR

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004940
    • TSB Reference #17298

    Description: REAR SHOCK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004940

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002764
    • TSB Reference #16861

    Description: LIGHT RATTLING/CHUCKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER SMALL REPETITIVE BUMPS (WASHBOARD) AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 30 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002764

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004922
    • TSB Reference #17278

    Description: EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR, FRONT BRAKE CREEP/GROAN NOISE, FRONT BRAKE DUST AND/OR ROTOR WEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004922

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002637
    • TSB Reference #16926

    Description: STABILITY ASSIST (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002637

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001938
    • TSB Reference #16685

    Description: EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR, FRONT BRAKE CREEP/GROAN NOISE, FRONT BRAKE DUST, AND/OR ROTOR WEAR CONCERN. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001938

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004943
    • TSB Reference #17302

    Description: VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND AMBER ABS LIGHT ON AFTER HYBRID ELECTRONC CLUSTER (HEC - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004943

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630689
    • TSB Reference #15642

    Description: ABS/ADVANCE TRAC LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1937 OR THE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVE/FAIL LAMP FLASHING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630689

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10012962
    • TSB Reference #18425

    Description: NO CRANK ON START CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ON DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012962

    • Date Reported MARCH 31 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001855
    • TSB Reference #0361

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001855

    • Date Reported MARCH 31 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001858
    • TSB Reference #0367

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1381/P0011 AND/OR P1383/P0012 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001858

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014082
    • TSB Reference #042410

    Description: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014082

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008553
    • TSB Reference #17778

    Description: LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION AND/OR MISFIRE AFTER COLD START. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008553

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008108
    • TSB Reference #17536

    Description: BELT SQUEAL. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008108

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007338
    • TSB Reference #17505

    Description: RUNS ROUGH AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P402 AND/OR P0403 (EGR FLOW EXCESSIVE DETECTED/EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT) IN WET WEATHER OR IN A CAR WASH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007338

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002599
    • TSB Reference #16881

    Description: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002599

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002649
    • TSB Reference #16746

    Description: HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED, RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002649

    • Date Reported MARCH 03 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001897
    • TSB Reference #0344

    Description: ROUGH IDLE, ROLLING IDLE, STALL, HIGH IDLE, OR BACK FIRE MAINLY AFTER A COLD START. ALSO HESITATION OR SURGE AT STEADY CRUISE, OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED CONDITION. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001897

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 03 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002472
    • TSB Reference #0322

    Description: STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002472

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008338
    • TSB Reference #16408

    Description: SPI ENGINE - OIL LEAK - CONTRACT REQUEST. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008338

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630088
    • TSB Reference #15554

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING NO START DUE TO A SEIZED CAMSHAFT. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630088

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637732
    • TSB Reference #15874

    Description: DPFE SENSOR PULSING OR TICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637732

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637454
    • TSB Reference #15766

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK / NO START, POOR IDLE, AND / OR LACK OF POWER, WITH CAMSHAFTS OUT OF TIME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637454

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630687
    • TSB Reference #15639

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL AND REVERSE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630687

    • 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 #630033
    • TSB Reference #15514

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE, MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630033

    • 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 NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630436
    • TSB Reference #15419

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE, MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630436

    • 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

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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10019076
    • TSB Reference #19016

    Description: REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019076

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637552
    • TSB Reference #15818

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT 09/2001 THROUGH 11/2001 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637552

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002596
    • TSB Reference #16878

    Description: COOLANT LEAK FROM A CRACKED COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002596

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013070
    • TSB Reference #16287

    Description: DISCOLORATION OF THE YELLOW-COLORED, EXTENDED-LIFE, FACTORY-FILL COOLANT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013070

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10019375
    • TSB Reference #0627

    Description: MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE/MISSING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019375

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007207
    • TSB Reference #02M01

    Description: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007207

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

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008297
    • TSB Reference #17436

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0133 (02 SENSOR SLOW RESPONSE). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008297

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

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 JUNE 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008257
    • TSB Reference #17842

    Description: 2ND OR 4TH GEAR MISSED WHEN SHIFTING AND/OR INTERMITTENT NEUTRALING WHEN SHIFTING INTO 4TH GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008257

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007417
    • TSB Reference #17652

    Description: 2ND OR 4TH GEAR MISSED WHEN SHIFTING AND/OR INTERMITTENT NEUTRALING WHEN SHIFTING INTO 4TH GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007417

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008161
    • TSB Reference #17028

    Description: 3-4 SHIFT FLARE/NEUTRAL - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008161

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003846
    • TSB Reference #16970

    Description: HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003846

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002485
    • TSB Reference #16594

    Description: NOISE FROM THE RIGHT HALFSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VIA THE QUICKER SERVICE FIX PROCESS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002485

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 25 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636052
    • TSB Reference #0258

    Description: INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636052

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008354
    • TSB Reference #16429

    Description: NOISE (WHINE/MOAN, WHISTLING, HUMMING, DRUMMING OR RATTLING) FROM THE DRIVETRAIN WHICH APPEARS TO BE EMANATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008354

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported JUNE 07 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017922
    • TSB Reference #0581

    Description: DIFFICULT OR UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017922

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013367
    • TSB Reference #04215

    Description: DIFFICULTY CHANGING GEARS - UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEARS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013367

    • Date Reported JUNE 28 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008250
    • TSB Reference #0481

    Description: CLUNKING OR RATTLE NOISE IN THE TRANSAXLE, MAINLY AT IDLE IN NEUTRAL, WITH CLUTCH PEDAL RELEASED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008250

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008565
    • TSB Reference #17804

    Description: GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008565

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008213
    • TSB Reference #17697

    Description: GEAR RATTLE OR GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE FROM THE TRANSAXLE AT IDLE, IN NEUTRAL, WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP (ENGAGED). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008213

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007340
    • TSB Reference #17507

    Description: CLUNKING FOR RATTLING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007340

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003170
    • TSB Reference #17062

    Description: INABILITY TO SHIFT GEARS DUE TO LOOSE SHIFT CABLES. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003170

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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 NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008335
    • TSB Reference #16404

    Description: UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH/REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008335

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

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003840
    • TSB Reference #16956

    Description: NOISE FROM RIGHT HALFSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003840

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618644
    • TSB Reference #14381

    Description: A HALFSHAFT BEARING NOISE (WHINE / MOAN, WHISTLING, HUMMING, DRUMMING OR RATTLING) FROM THE DRIVETRAIN WHICH APPEARS TO BE EMANATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618644

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017884
    • TSB Reference #18581

    Description: ERRATIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES AND/OR WARNING INDICATORS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017884

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10012969
    • TSB Reference #18411

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133, P1131 OR P2195. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012969

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10013318
    • TSB Reference #18379

    Description: BRAKE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS ON AFTER HEC (HYBRID ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013318

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 06 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013116
    • TSB Reference #04174

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013116

    • Date Reported JUNE 14 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008252
    • TSB Reference #04111

    Description: STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008252

    • Date Reported MAY 17 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #637615
    • TSB Reference #020901

    Description: ROUGH IDLE, LOW POWER AND / OR STALL AT IDLE, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637615

    • Date Reported JANUARY 26 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007360
    • TSB Reference #03223

    Description: STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007360

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004926
    • TSB Reference #17282

    Description: HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004926

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 29 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004040
    • TSB Reference #031911

    Description: HARD START, NO START, BATTERY LAMP FLICKER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004040

    • 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 AUGUST 04 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003185
    • TSB Reference #03152

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0402 AND/OR P0403 OR RUNS ROUGH IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003185

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002515
    • TSB Reference #030301

    Description: ELECTRICAL - HORN INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE ONLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002515

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636348
    • TSB Reference #15710

    Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636348

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630093
    • TSB Reference #15558

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2496 (PANIC FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY). *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630093

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

    • Date Reported MARCH 04 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636065
    • TSB Reference #0245

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636065

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017923
    • TSB Reference #04147

    Description: SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017923

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10012971
    • TSB Reference #18413

    Description: UNABLE TO REMOVE IGNITION KEY - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012971

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008591
    • TSB Reference #02182

    Description: TRIM-IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER DIFFICULT TO TURN, UNABLE TO REMOVE STICKING IGNITION KEY-IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008591

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630440
    • TSB Reference #15421

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO TURN, UNABLE TO REMOVE, OR STICKING IGNITION KEY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630440

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630216
    • TSB Reference #15308

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 10/01/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO TURN IGNITION KEY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630216

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637571
    • TSB Reference #15828

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637571

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630296
    • TSB Reference #012101

    Description: CONCERNS WITH HEADLAMP MOISTURE/CONDENSATION IN LENS ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630296

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002666
    • TSB Reference #16785

    Description: CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER ACCUMULATION WITHIN THE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002666

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630040
    • TSB Reference #15516

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FACTORY POWER ROOF OPENING PANEL MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE OR INCOMPLETE TRAVEL OF THE ROOF PANEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630040

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636114
    • TSB Reference #16098

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VERTICAL CRACK IN THE OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF IMPACT, ESPECIALLY DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636114

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630031
    • TSB Reference #15509

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXTERIOR MIRROR THAT IS LOOSE OR SHAKES WHEN DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630031

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 15 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004028
    • TSB Reference #03182

    Description: WATER IN CLIMATE CONTROL HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE, WHICH CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN INOPERABLE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER, BLOWER MOTOR, OR A BLOWN BLOWER MOTOR FUSE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004028

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011159
    • TSB Reference #041514

    Description: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011159

    • Date Reported JULY 12 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009321
    • TSB Reference #031501

    Description: INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009321

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014062
    • TSB Reference #04189

    Description: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014062

AIR BAGS

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014622
    • TSB Reference #18352

    Description: AIR BAG LIGHT IN WITH ALL OR ANY COMBINATION OF DTC B1881 B2434 B2438 AND OR C1947. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014622

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003850
    • TSB Reference #16978

    Description: AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1932 (AIR BAG DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN) OR B2232 (AIR BAG DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN - LOOP #2). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003850

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002646
    • TSB Reference #16739

    Description: AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1881, B2434, B2438, AND C1947. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002646

SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636352
    • TSB Reference #15712

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOCKED REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AFTER MOVING THE REAR SEAT FROM THE FOLD DOWN POSITION TO THE SEATING POSITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636352

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002604
    • TSB Reference #16888

    Description: SQUEAK AND RATTLE CONDITION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002604

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 17 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625681
    • TSB Reference #01183

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REAR LIFTGATE SPOILER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625681

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636288
    • TSB Reference #16086

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636288

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637475
    • TSB Reference #15782

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DOOR LOCKS THAT MAY INADVERTENTLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637475

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636302
    • TSB Reference #15733

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING INTERIOR DOOR LOCK STRATEGY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636302

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630090
    • TSB Reference #15555

    Description: SUBJECT ON DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT DOOR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE, AND /OR SOME SQUEAK/RATTLE FROM THE HINGE AREA. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630090

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008358
    • TSB Reference #16436

    Description: HIGH DECKLID CLOSING EFFORT. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008358

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636104
    • TSB Reference #16089

    Description: SOME WAGONS MAY EXHIBIT THE LIFTGATE NOT STAYING IN THE FULLY UPRIGHT POSITION IN COLD CLIMATES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636104

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TIRES

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636241
    • TSB Reference #16043

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636241

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637554
    • TSB Reference #15819

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 15 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF DIAGNONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637554

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636410
    • TSB Reference #15762

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 15 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING OF THE REAR TIRES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636410

SEATS

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637442
    • TSB Reference #15993

    Description: SOME SVT BUILT PRIOR TO 3/27/2002 ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVER AND FOAM PAD SEAT BACK WITH VELCRO TO RETAIN THE TRIM COVER UNDER THE SEAT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637442

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

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

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630416
    • TSB Reference #15403

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN IN-DASH 6 DISC RADIO MAY EXHIBIT A SYSTEM CD ERROR E3 OR A STUCK DISC. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630416

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636173
    • TSB Reference #16157

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0122, THROTTLE POSITION CIRCUIT LOW INPUT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636173

    • Date Reported JULY 08 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #635985
    • TSB Reference #0213

    Description: SOME 2001 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PULSING OR TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND / OR MAY HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401 OR P0402 CODE. *

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635985

    • Date Reported MAY 13 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636089
    • TSB Reference #0291

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636089

    • Date Reported MARCH 18 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636049
    • TSB Reference #0256

    Description: THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636049

    • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623988
    • TSB Reference #01157

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623988

Ford Contact Information

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