1998 Ford Taurus TSBs
193 Taurus Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Taurus problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.
Recent 1998 Taurus TSBs
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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Description: EXPERIENCING A MOANING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT
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Description: EXERPEINCING A MOANING NOISE HEARD FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT
SUSPENSION
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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
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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Description: CLUNK OR PLOP COMING FROM FRONT END. *AK
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. *YC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
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Description: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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Description: INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
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Description: IMPORTANT PRE-DELIVERY INFORMATION REGARDING SOME VEHICLES DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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Description: INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WILL BE DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *YC
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WHICH WILL BE DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT
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Description: HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
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Description: AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Description: WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
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Description: SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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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.
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Description: IN VEHICLE LOCTITE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CAMSHAFT TUBE AND GEAR. *TT
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Description: ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
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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
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Description: SOME SHO VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE VALVE COVER AREA. *TT
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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
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Description: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB
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Description: EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT
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Description: SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
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Description: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT
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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
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Description: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
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Description: SOME ENGINE VALVES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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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
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Description: ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
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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
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. *JB
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR
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Description: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLIES. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FORD QUALITY RENEWAL 2.5L AND 3.0L 4V ENGINES. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT
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Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON DETERMINING ONBOARD VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VS. NON-ORVR. *TT
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Description: SERVICE TIPS ON COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL. *YC
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
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Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEAD SPEED. *MJS
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A HARD START/LONG CRANK TIME CONDITION. *YC
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Description: SOME 1996-1998 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF MOAN NOISE AT IDLE.
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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
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION WITH POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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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.
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Description: COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS SUCH AS: STUCK THERMOSTAT; VIBRATION OR THUMPING FROM ENGINE'; LEAKING RADIATOR OR HEATER CORE; COOLANT SMELL; ... ;LACK OF HEAT. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITON AND / OR A THERMOSTAT STUCK-CLOSED. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Description: EXHAUST SYSTEM Y-PIPE CRACK AT THE NOISE VIBRATION HARNESS BRACKET. *MJ
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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
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Description: EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
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Description: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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Description: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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Description: EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description: FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY OR FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC OPERATION. *AK
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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
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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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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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
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Description: INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS
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Description: FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). **MR
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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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
POWER TRAIN
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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
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
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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
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Description: CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
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Description: CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Description: TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
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Description: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
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Description: ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
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Description: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
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Description: SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR BLUE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSAXLES. *YC
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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Description: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
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Description: SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT
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Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0135 OR P0155 CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION (PCM). *TT
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Description: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIAHNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0135 OR P0155 CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. *TT
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Description: EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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Description: CONCERNS WITH BUZZ OR VIBRATION WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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Description: INFORMATION ON TRANSAXLE SERVICE CASE REPLACEMENT WITH OSS (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR) HOLE. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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Description: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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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
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Description: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
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Description: BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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Description: CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION USED TO SERVICE AX4N TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING SHUDDER DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
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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
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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
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Description: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REDESIGNED AX4N PUMP GASKET. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REDESIGNED TRANSAXLE PUMP GASKET TO REMOVE GASKET MATERIAL THAT COULD BREAK OFF AND STICK VALVES IN THE VALVE BODY. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
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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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
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Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL LOCKS BUILT BETWEEN 4/7/98 AND 7/17/98 MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF EXCESSIVE POWER DRAIN OR DEAD BATTERY. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL LOCKS BUILT BETWEEN 4/7/98 AND 7/17/98 MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF EXCESSIVE POWER DRAIN OR DEAD BATTERY. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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Description: SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. **MR**
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE LOCATION. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Description: SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
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Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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Description: CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER. *TT
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Description: EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *YC
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW CONCERNS. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
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Description: ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
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Description: FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE LOCATION. *TT
STRUCTURE
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Description: CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT
STRUCTURE:BODY
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Description: A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD
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Description: SERVICE TIP FOR VEHICLES BUILT 11/1/1997 - 2/15/1999 WITH SINGLE ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR SUN VISORS ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN SUNVISOR STOWAGE BRACKET. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE TIP FOR SUN VISOR BRACKET BREAKAGE. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
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Description: CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC
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Description: SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC
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Description: REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC
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Description: SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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Description: LOCKS FAILED. YD
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT B1522 OR GEM "HOOD SW" PID CONCERNS. *TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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Description: A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE REDUCED DECELERATION FEEL AND LESS ENGINE RPM REDUCTION AT CLOSED THROTTLE WITH THE VEHCLE MOVING; SPEED CONTROL NOT RESPONDING QUICKLY WHEN SWITCHED TO OFF OR DECEL MAY ALSO BE NOTED. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING SLIGHT VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. *MJS
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 12/17/97 AND 6/30/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR A ROUGH IDLE AFTER A COLD START. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION ONLY. *MJS
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WERE CALIBRATED WITH INCREASED AIR FLOW AT CLOSED THROTTLE TO PREVENT TIP-IN BUMPS, A RESULT MAY BE REDUCED DECELERATION FEEL AND LESS ENGINE RPM REDUCTION AT CLOSED THROTTLE WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING. *MJS
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Description: ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION. *AK
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Description: EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT SPPEDS OF 45 MPH AND ABOVE WITH THE CRUISE ON.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH SPARK KNOCK; ROLLING IDLE; AND / OR MISFIRE CODES STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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Description: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HIGH IDLE. *MJS
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Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 12/17/97 AND 6/30/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR A ROUGH IDLE AFTER A COLD START. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT
TIRES
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Description: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
INTERIOR LIGHTING
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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
EQUIPMENT
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Description: SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PDI AS REQUIRED. *TT
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Description: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PRE-DELIVERY. *TT
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Description: PATS KEY PROGRAMMING. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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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.
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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
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Description: EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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Description: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
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Description: INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
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Description: SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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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
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
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Description: A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.*JB
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JB
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. *MJS
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Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION.
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Description: INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
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Description: NNERS OF THE EDSR-OF-THE-MONTH QUALITY AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION DIAGNOSING VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1309 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
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Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
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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
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT
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Description: INFORMATION REGARDING INCORRECT PIN POINT TEST. *TT
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Description: MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455