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251 Taurus Technical Service Bulletins

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Recent 1997 Taurus TSBs

STEERING

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52930
    • TSB Reference #9705019584

    Description: CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52930

    • Date Reported JANUARY 20 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51381
    • TSB Reference #9724

    Description: STEERING - GRUNTING OR GROANING NOISE DURING STEERING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/8/96. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51381

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #604053
    • TSB Reference #98241

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604053

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MARCH 08 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604749
    • TSB Reference #9941

    Description: EXPERIENCING A MOANING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604749

    • Date Reported MARCH 16 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601289
    • TSB Reference #9851

    Description: EXERPEINCING A MOANING NOISE HEARD FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601289

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 28 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51670
    • TSB Reference #BC3061970228

    Description: REPEAT POWER STEERING GRUNT/GROAN AFTER COMPLETION OF TSB 97-02-04. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51670

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 20 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51734
    • TSB Reference #BC3142970220

    Description: GROAN OR MOAN NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51734

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51763
    • TSB Reference #BC1030697020

    Description: GROAN OR MOAN NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51763

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50503
    • TSB Reference #BC9584961001

    Description: INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50503

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605254
    • TSB Reference #5897

    Description: EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605254

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6091815
    • TSB Reference #12570

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6091815

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported JULY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #610705
    • TSB Reference #6612

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE DUE TO FRONT STRUT, FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS OR SYMPTOMS SUCH AS PREMATURE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR DUE TO SEIZED REAR BRAKE CALIPERS OR SLIDES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610705

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51188
    • TSB Reference #BC1012497020

    Description: REMOVING OR REPLACING ONE OF THE FRONT STRUT SPRING ON A VEHICLE US A ROTUNDA #014-00781 STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR MASTER SET. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51188

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 07 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50433
    • TSB Reference #BC0851961007

    Description: PROCEDURE FOR CONCERNS OF RIDE QUALITY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50433

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607143
    • TSB Reference #98-4731

    Description: CLUNK OR PLOP COMING FROM FRONT END. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607143

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 10 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #53658
    • TSB Reference #97111097231

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #53658

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51622
    • TSB Reference #BC0308A97020

    Description: THUMP/KLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51622

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51512
    • TSB Reference #BC1016397230

    Description: BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES AT ALL SPEEDS OR IDLE ON VEHICLES. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51512

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51108
    • TSB Reference #BC0308970201

    Description: THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51108

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50716
    • TSB Reference #BC0308961101

    Description: THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50716

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612411
    • TSB Reference #8199

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612411

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51416
    • TSB Reference #BC0308972301

    Description: THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51416

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51036
    • TSB Reference #BC0130970201

    Description: REMOVING OR REPLACING ONE OF THE FRONT STRUT SPRINGS ON A 1996/97 TAURUS OR SABLE VEHICLE USE ROTUNDA #014-00781 STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR MASTER SET. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51036

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

    • Date Reported JANUARY 20 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51383
    • TSB Reference #9725

    Description: SUSPENSION - CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - TAURUS SABLE BUILT THROUGH 1/14/97 - CONTINENTAL BUILT THROUGH 12/16/96. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51383

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51556
    • TSB Reference #BC1019697230

    Description: REPLACING FRONT OR REAR STRUTS ON A 1996/97 VEHICLE, THE REPLACEMENT STRUT MAY APPEAR TO BE APPROXIMATELY 2" TOO SHORT WHEN COMPARED TO THE STRUT IN THE VEHICLE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51556

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51478
    • TSB Reference #BC3482972301

    Description: REPLACING FRONT REAR STRUTS ON A VEHICLE, THE REPLACEMENT STRUT MAY APPEAR TO BE APPOXIMATELY 2" TOO SHORT. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51478

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52806
    • TSB Reference #BC2311970501

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52806

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 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 JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51044
    • TSB Reference #BC0144970201

    Description: RESIDUAL BRAKE PRESSURE ON THE REAR BRAKES OF A 1996-1997 TAURUS OR SABLE, MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT THE REAR CONTROL ARMS TO REMAIN AT THE NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT POSITION. IF THE REAR CONTRAL ARM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS ALLOWED TO HANG ALL THE WAY D

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51044

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51187
    • TSB Reference #BC1012397020

    Description: RESIDUAL BRAKE PRESURE ON THE REAR BRAKES OF A 1996-1997 VEHICLE, MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT THE REAR CONTROL ARMS TO REMAIN AT THE NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT POSITION- SUPPORT DURING LIFTING PROCESS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51187

    • 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

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50398
    • TSB Reference #BC0762961016

    Description: REPETITIVE THUMPING/KNOCKING NOISE PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL SPEED WHEN BRAKING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50398

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 08 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50772
    • TSB Reference #BC0503961108

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SYSTEM INDICATORS KIT WITH DTCS C1165 AND/OR C1175. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50772

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51084
    • TSB Reference #BC0251970201

    Description: ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATION WITH DTC C1095. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51084

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 14 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018745
    • TSB Reference #041601

    Description: WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018745

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017916
    • TSB Reference #18614

    Description: SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017916

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615372
    • TSB Reference #5255

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE, COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, AND OR LACK OF HEAT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615372

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613143
    • TSB Reference #5048

    Description: REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE; COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, LACK OF HEAT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613143

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615159
    • TSB Reference #4621

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE, COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, LACK OF HEAT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615159

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported AUGUST 23 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011162
    • TSB Reference #031404

    Description: ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011162

    • Date Reported JULY 21 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003741
    • TSB Reference #03141

    Description: IN VEHICLE LOCTITE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CAMSHAFT TUBE AND GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003741

    • 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 MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637741
    • TSB Reference #15879

    Description: SOME SHO VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE VALVE COVER AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637741

    • Date Reported JUNE 25 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622665
    • TSB Reference #01124

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622665

    • 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 #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 MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605190
    • TSB Reference #5518

    Description: INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605190

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603652
    • TSB Reference #982514

    Description: CONCERNS WITH THE TIMING ARROWS/FLAGS ON THE BACK OF THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (S) ARE MIS-MARKED BY AS MUCH AS 30 DEGREES ROTATION. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603652

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613024
    • TSB Reference #984984

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONCERN ON ACCELERATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613024

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #609565
    • TSB Reference #98B26

    Description: COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT INSTALLATION ON CERTAIN TAURUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L VULCAN METHANOL ENGINES. GASOLINE OR ETHANOL ENGINES ARE COVERED BY OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B23.*AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609565

    • Date Reported APRIL 13 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601343
    • TSB Reference #9874

    Description: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601343

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613390
    • TSB Reference #9811481

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613390

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603548
    • TSB Reference #982523

    Description: SOME ENGINE VALVES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603548

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54067
    • TSB Reference #97090297181

    Description: SOME VEHICLES DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND/OR WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES AND /OR THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE DAMAGED. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54067

    • Date Reported MARCH 31 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51909
    • TSB Reference #9772

    Description: HESITATION- ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51909

    • Date Reported MARCH 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51990
    • TSB Reference #97610

    Description: BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51990

    • Date Reported MARCH 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51984
    • TSB Reference #9765

    Description: HESITATION- ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51984

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51753
    • TSB Reference #BC1030097020

    Description: WHISTLE OR SQUEAL NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON 1997 VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/1/96 WITH THE 2-VALVE ENGINE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51753

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51163
    • TSB Reference #BC1010297020

    Description: ENGINES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A UNIQUE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY WHICH THREADS INTO THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER USING A LEFT-HANDED THREAD. HEATING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WILL DAMAGE THE RUBBER COMPONENTS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51163

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51048
    • TSB Reference #BC0180970201

    Description: THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT, FOUND UNDERNEATH THE PULLEY HAS A STANDARD RIGHT AND LEFT HAND THREAD. TO AVOID DAMAGE TO PLASTIC, AVOID USING HEAT. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51048

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 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 MARCH 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619424
    • TSB Reference #0147

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619424

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617878
    • TSB Reference #14584

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617878

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613689
    • TSB Reference #8583

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613689

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 06 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090051
    • TSB Reference #99183

    Description: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090051

    • 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 NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613057
    • TSB Reference #12079

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEAD SPEED. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613057

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603675
    • TSB Reference #982112

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A HARD START/LONG CRANK TIME CONDITION. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603675

    • 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 NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613201
    • TSB Reference #985065

    Description: REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING HARD START / LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613201

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607211
    • TSB Reference #98-4803

    Description: SOME 1996-1998 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF MOAN NOISE AT IDLE.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607211

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607149
    • TSB Reference #98-4735

    Description: HARD START/LONG CRANK.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607149

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615166
    • TSB Reference #4630

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL STALLING CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615166

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615174
    • TSB Reference #4636

    Description: DIAGNOSING HARD START / LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615174

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613794
    • TSB Reference #11530

    Description: WHEN DIAGNOSING CRANK / NO START ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) CHECK THE CUSTOMERS KEY RING FOR ANY MAGNETIC OBJECTS LIKE THE MOBILE SPEEDPASS KEY WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN THE PATS KEY A

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613794

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 14 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51805
    • TSB Reference #BC3205970214

    Description: CONCERN OF WATER INGESTION IN ENGINE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51805

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

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52768
    • TSB Reference #BC2224970501

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A KNOCK OR WOP NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52768

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51748
    • TSB Reference #BC1029897020

    Description: KNOCK OR WOP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51748

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JUNE 11 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622646
    • TSB Reference #01116

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONS SUCH CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT; LEAKING / DISCOLORED COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLES; VIBRATION FROM ENGINE; LEAKING HEATER CORE; COOLANT OVERFLOW; HIGH TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS, ETC.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622646

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604845
    • TSB Reference #98B23S1

    Description: INSTALLATION OF COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604845

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607136
    • TSB Reference #98-4724

    Description: CONTAMINATED/CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURE GAUGE. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607136

    • Date Reported AUGUST 17 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #609563
    • TSB Reference #98B23

    Description: THE OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B23 CONTAINED INCORRECT LABOR ALLOWANCE AND COOLANT PART NUMBER INFORMATION

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609563

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #609564
    • TSB Reference #98B27

    Description: COOLANT BY-PASS KIT REPLACEMENT ON CERTAIN TAURUS VEHICLES. ENGINES PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WITH 98B18 SERVICE BY-PASS KIT.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609564

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601219
    • TSB Reference #98B18

    Description: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B18- COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT INSTALLATION. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601219

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #602158
    • TSB Reference #980305

    Description: VEHICLES EXPERIENCING COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE READINGS, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, AND LACK OF HEAT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #602158

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51085
    • TSB Reference #BC0252970201

    Description: UNEVEN IDLE RPM, STALL, ROUGH RUNNING, SURGE, AND/OR SPARK KNOCK WHEN THE COOLING FANS COME ON AT A IDLE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51085

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008592
    • TSB Reference #02183

    Description: EXHAUST SYSTEM Y-PIPE CRACK AT THE NOISE VIBRATION HARNESS BRACKET. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008592

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619333
    • TSB Reference #14856

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH 3.0L 2V VULCAN OR 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST RUST-THRU, WELD FATIGUE CONDITION BETWEEN THE TWO TOEBOARD CATALYSTS WHERE A TIE-IN BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE FORMED INLET PIPE OF THE REAR BANK TOEBOARD C

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619333

    • 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 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

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 NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630408
    • TSB Reference #15390

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630408

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613211
    • TSB Reference #985083

    Description: SOME VEHICLES (3.0L 4 VALVE ONLY) MAY EXHIBIT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEADY SPEED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613211

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • 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

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 21 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50379
    • TSB Reference #BC0713961021

    Description: CONCERNS OF A SURGE (POWERTRAIN SHUFFLE) AT 35-40 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50379

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607156
    • TSB Reference #98-4741

    Description: FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY OR FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC OPERATION. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607156

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615294
    • TSB Reference #11793

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONCERN WHEN PARKED IN A STEEP NOSE-UP POSITION WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615294

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615221
    • TSB Reference #4676

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONCERN WHEN PARKED IN A STEEP NOSE-UP POSITION WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615221

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603639
    • TSB Reference #98251

    Description: CONCERNS OF A POSSIBLE CHAFING OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WIRES RESULTING IN AN OPEN FUSE AND/OR INOPERABLE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY OR A NO START CONDITION. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603639

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615345
    • TSB Reference #5226

    Description: INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615345

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613242
    • TSB Reference #12189

    Description: INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613242

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51162
    • TSB Reference #BC1010197020

    Description: NOISY FUEL PUMPS ON 1996/97 VEHICLES. A REVISED FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN RELEASED WITH A MODIFIED MANIFOLD OUTLET TO REDUCE NOISE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51162

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51066
    • TSB Reference #BC0196970201

    Description: NOISY FUEL PUMPS ON 1996/1997 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES. REVISED FUEL PUMP TO ALEVIATE NOISE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51066

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613729
    • TSB Reference #14087

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613729

    • 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 AUGUST 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008183
    • TSB Reference #17358

    Description: GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008183

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630356
    • TSB Reference #15392

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630356

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630351
    • TSB Reference #15370

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630351

    • 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

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613234
    • TSB Reference #12178

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613234

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 10 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #53663
    • TSB Reference #97111097237

    Description: CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #53663

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605294
    • TSB Reference #12559

    Description: CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605294

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • 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 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 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 FEBRUARY 23 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607407
    • TSB Reference #983112

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607407

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52820
    • TSB Reference #BC2380970501

    Description: HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52820

    • 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 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51392
    • TSB Reference #BC0042972301

    Description: FOR 1996 3.0L 2-VALVE VEHICLES STOP UPDATING THE PROCESSOR TO THE R-12 CALIBRATION. THIS UPDATE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL ON COLD ENGAGEMENT. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51392

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51009
    • TSB Reference #BC0011970201

    Description: A BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES ON 1996/97 TAURUS/SABLE AND WINDSTARS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51009

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51184
    • TSB Reference #BC101209702

    Description: VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51184

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50998
    • TSB Reference #962613

    Description: TRANSAXLE - AX4S - EXTENDED 2-3 SHIFT AND/OR HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE RPM DURING 2-3 SHIFT AT LIGHT TO MEDIUM THROTTLE AND/OR NO 2-3 SHIFT - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50998

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50542
    • TSB Reference #BC9683961001

    Description: PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE CALIBRATION FROM R-11 TO R-12 FOR STALLING ON DECEL & MISFIRE CODES ON 3.0L VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50542

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 DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615337
    • TSB Reference #5205

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NGS ERROR MESSAGE, TOTAL CHECKSUM ERROR AFTER NGS / SBTS PCM REPROGRAMMING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615337

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613186
    • TSB Reference #12169

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NGS ERROR MESSAGE AFTER NGS/SBTS PCM REPROGRAMMING. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613186

    • 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:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606980
    • TSB Reference #996123

    Description: CONCERNS WITH BUZZ OR VIBRATION WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606980

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #605338
    • TSB Reference #12616

    Description: INFORMATION ON TRANSAXLE SERVICE CASE REPLACEMENT WITH OSS (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR) HOLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605338

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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • Date Reported JUNE 23 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002684
    • TSB Reference #03123

    Description: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002684

    • Date Reported MARCH 30 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601316
    • TSB Reference #9865

    Description: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601316

    • 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

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • Date Reported MAY 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #600590
    • TSB Reference #9802169837

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #600590

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624854
    • TSB Reference #15142

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 SHIFT AFTER INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624854

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 06 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090053
    • TSB Reference #99184

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090053

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608455
    • TSB Reference #996735

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608455

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51384
    • TSB Reference #BC0011972301

    Description: BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51384

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 24 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50357
    • TSB Reference #BC0680961024

    Description: VEHICLES SHIPPED W/ LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50357

    • 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 APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603573
    • TSB Reference #982675

    Description: A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603573

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 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51616
    • TSB Reference #BC0307A97020

    Description: BATTERY OES DEAD OVERNIGHT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51616

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51414
    • TSB Reference #BC0307972301

    Description: BATTERY GOES DEAD- CHECK THE CURRENT DRAW WITH AN AMMETER. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51414

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 10 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #53660
    • TSB Reference #97111097234

    Description: VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #53660

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 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:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613611
    • TSB Reference #8016

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. **MR**

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613611

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 07 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50432
    • TSB Reference #BC0850961007

    Description: CONCERNS OF VEHICLE STALL, HESITATION STUMBLE, ROUGH IDLE, MISSING, FUEL PRESSURE, OR FUEL PRESSURE RELATED CHECK THE REAR GROUND. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50432

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51418
    • TSB Reference #BC0309972301

    Description: SURGE AT STEADY CRUISE (POWER TRAIN SHUFFLE), MISFIRE CODES, STALLS AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51418

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603508
    • TSB Reference #980314

    Description: EXPERIENCING A HARD START / LONG CRANK. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603508

    • Date Reported MARCH 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51986
    • TSB Reference #9767

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0172, P0175, P1130, P1150 AND/OR P1152 STORED IN MEMORY AND/OR STALL ON LOW SPEED ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION- 3.4L SHO VEHICLES ONLY. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51986

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51624
    • TSB Reference #BC0309970201

    Description: SURGE AT STEADY STATE CRUISE (POWER TRAIN SHUFFLE), MISFIRE CODES,STALLS AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51624

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51016
    • TSB Reference #BC0042970201

    Description: FOR 1996 3.OL 2-VALVE VEHICLES STOP UPDATING THE PROCESSOR TO THE R-12 CALIBRATION. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51016

    • 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 APRIL 02 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619266
    • TSB Reference #0162

    Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619266

    • 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

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607484
    • TSB Reference #983566

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607484

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605570
    • TSB Reference #98110

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605570

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607837
    • TSB Reference #983566

    Description: INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607837

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 07 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51870
    • TSB Reference #BC3272970207

    Description: VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - VEHICLE WILL NOT START WITHOUT THE CORRECT IGNITION KEY. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51870

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51621
    • TSB Reference #BC1025097230

    Description: PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51621

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:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 22 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616828
    • TSB Reference #00263

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616828

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 21 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #603651
    • TSB Reference #982513

    Description: EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #603651

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615496
    • TSB Reference #12238

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615496

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615406
    • TSB Reference #5301

    Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615406

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

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51783
    • TSB Reference #BC1032697020

    Description: VEHICLES HAVE A CABIN AIR FILTER THAT MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51783

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

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

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 25 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008314
    • TSB Reference #02236

    Description: ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008314

AIR BAGS

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52805
    • TSB Reference #BC2310970501

    Description: DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE - CLARIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONS IN SERVICE MANUAL. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52805

    • Date Reported MARCH 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51982
    • TSB Reference #9763

    Description: STEERING- STEERING COLUMN- AIR BAG SLIDING CONTACT SERVICING- SERVICE TIP. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51982

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52855
    • TSB Reference #BC105739705

    Description: WHEN PERFORMING THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE, THE SERVICE MANUALS DO NOT CLEARLY STATE WHICH SIMULATORS TO USE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52855

STRUCTURE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51457
    • TSB Reference #BC3410972301

    Description: WATER LEAK AT THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR ON VEHICLES, CHECK FOR A BROKEN COWL TOP INNER PANEL SHIELD. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51457

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 23 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51575
    • TSB Reference #BC1021497230

    Description: WATER LEAK AT THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR, CHECK FOR A BROKEN COWL TOP INNER PANEL SHIELD. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51575

    • Date Reported JANUARY 20 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51380
    • TSB Reference #9723

    Description: FRAME - SUBFRAME INSULATORS - CLUNK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION HEARD OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/28/97. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51380

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50987
    • TSB Reference #96261

    Description: BODY - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES ELECTRICAL - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES MISCELLANEOUS - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50987

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 02 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50971
    • TSB Reference #962515

    Description: NOISE-"CREAKING" IN A-PILLAR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND/OR TURNING-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/96. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50971

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609732
    • TSB Reference #98164

    Description: A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609732

    • 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

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 MARCH 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51980
    • TSB Reference #9761

    Description: LOCKS- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)- LOCATION OF RKE FOBS- SERVICE TIP- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 3/17/97. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51980

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51046
    • TSB Reference #BC0152970201

    Description: WATER LEAK IN THE REAR OF A TAURUS OR SABLE WAGON, CHECK FOR WATER ENTERING IN AT THE REAR HATCH HINGES. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51046

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • Date Reported JANUARY 16 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607811
    • TSB Reference #983496

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT B1522 OR GEM "HOOD SW" PID CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607811

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090649
    • TSB Reference #13250

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING SLIGHT VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090649

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613178
    • TSB Reference #12163

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION ONLY. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613178

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607151
    • TSB Reference #98-4737

    Description: ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607151

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 12 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607433
    • TSB Reference #983221

    Description: EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT SPPEDS OF 45 MPH AND ABOVE WITH THE CRUISE ON.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607433

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • 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 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 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

SEATS

    • 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

INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620271
    • TSB Reference #13802

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. AUDIO AND CLIMATE CONTROLS CONTINUE TO OPERATE DURING THE ICP'S LOSS OF ILLUMINATION CONDITION. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY INTERNAL RIBBO

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620271

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

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

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612739
    • TSB Reference #8316

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612739

    • 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 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 SEPTEMBER 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54070
    • TSB Reference #97090297184

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54070

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51202
    • TSB Reference #BC1013997010

    Description: MAY HAVE NO AUDIO IN CDDJ MODE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51202

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 14 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013060
    • TSB Reference #02208

    Description: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013060

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090085
    • TSB Reference #99195

    Description: SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090085

    • 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 APRIL 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606323
    • TSB Reference #99B01

    Description: EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTION, DUE TO A FRACTURE OF THE COMPRESSOR'S INTERNAL ROTOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606323

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615191
    • TSB Reference #4655

    Description: INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615191

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #615273
    • TSB Reference #11773

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615273

    • 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 NOVEMBER 07 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50780
    • TSB Reference #BC0541961107

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLE CONDITION FROM THE A/C EVAPORATOR. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50780

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 05 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #635968
    • TSB Reference #02153

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518, INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635968

    • 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 OCTOBER 02 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618541
    • TSB Reference #00203

    Description: A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618541

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 18 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618578
    • TSB Reference #00191

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618578

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612819
    • TSB Reference #13802

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612819

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612570
    • TSB Reference #8016

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP).

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612570

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612216
    • TSB Reference #7855

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612216

    • 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 OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6092093
    • TSB Reference #7292

    Description: NNERS OF THE EDSR-OF-THE-MONTH QUALITY AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092093

    • 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 14 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606445
    • TSB Reference #99127

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1135 OR P1155 STORED IN MEMORY AND / OR A LONG CRANK / SLOW START. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606445

    • 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 APRIL 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601233
    • TSB Reference #9884

    Description: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE FOR MISFIRES AT HIGH ENGINE RPMS DURNG ENGINE WARM UP. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601233

    • 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 JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #607713
    • TSB Reference #980312

    Description: ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON WITH MISFIRE DTC(S).

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607713

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52913
    • TSB Reference #9705011635

    Description: INFORMATION IN TSB 97-09-04 IS INCORRECT. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52913

    • 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 24 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51699
    • TSB Reference #BC3100970224

    Description: MICRON FILTER - REMINDER THAT THE FILTER MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES - SYMPTOMS THAT MIGHT INDICATE NEED FOR CHANGE INCLUDE POOR A/C-HEATER PERFORMANCE AND/OR WINDOW FOGGING. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51699

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51099
    • TSB Reference #BC0264970201

    Description: THE REAR MAIN SEAL REMOVAL TOOL LISTED IN THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THE 3.0L 4V DURATIC AND 4.6L CONTINENTAL ENGINES, IS INCORRECT. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51099

    • Date Reported JANUARY 02 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51087
    • TSB Reference #BC0253970201

    Description: OWNER GUIDE LISTS THAT THE 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE USES A FL-400-S OIL FILTER AND THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC USES A FL-820-S FILTER. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51087

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 08 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50777
    • TSB Reference #BC0535961108

    Description: THE EGR TUBE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS IN SERVICE MANUAL ARE INCORRECT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50777

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