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2001 Ford Taurus TSBs

103 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 2001 Taurus TSBs

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003184
    • TSB Reference #17094

    Description: RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003184

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001950
    • TSB Reference #16710

    Description: RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001950

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009716
    • TSB Reference #04M04

    Description: FRONT COIL SPRING EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04M04.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009716

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 14 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018746
    • TSB Reference #052212

    Description: BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018746

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001855

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10019382
    • TSB Reference #04208

    Description: CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019382

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008217
    • TSB Reference #17703

    Description: TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008217

    • Date Reported JANUARY 26 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007358
    • TSB Reference #0415

    Description: LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007358

    • Date Reported JULY 21 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003744
    • TSB Reference #03144

    Description: ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003744

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003851
    • TSB Reference #16982

    Description: CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003851

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002482
    • TSB Reference #0335

    Description: IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002482

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002472

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 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 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

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 DECEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630587
    • TSB Reference #15481

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V AND 3.0L FFV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK DURING LIGHT ACCELERATOR TIP IN OR HEAVY ACCELERATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630587

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 15 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627925
    • TSB Reference #01204

    Description: ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE OIL FILTER MOUNTING SURFACE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627925

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 15 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627927
    • TSB Reference #01205

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627927

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627677
    • TSB Reference #01191

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 24-VALVE DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT COLD ENGINE LONG CRANK/HAND START, TRANSMISSION SHUDDER/VIBRATION, HARSH DOWNSHIFT COASTING, AND ERRONEOUS CODE P1443 STORED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627677

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625693
    • TSB Reference #15239

    Description: INFORMATION ON PRE DELIVERY TEMPORARY FAST IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625693

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625049
    • TSB Reference #15139

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 8, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A COLD ENGINE ROUGH IDLE AND / OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0174, P1132, AND P1152 IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625049

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624827
    • TSB Reference #15139

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624827

    • Date Reported JUNE 28 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622857
    • TSB Reference #01E15

    Description: FIELD ACTION REGARDING ENGINE STRATEGY R11 CALIBRATION FOR FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622857

    • 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 MARCH 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619420
    • TSB Reference #0143

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL ODOR NOTICED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR MAY BE NOTICED UPON INITIAL STARTUP AFTER HOT SOAK. THIS CONDITION PRODUCES A FUEL ODOR ONLY AND DOES NOT INVOLVE VISIBLE FUEL OR INCLUDE THE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619420

    • 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 DECEMBER 11 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616822
    • TSB Reference #00255

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONDITION ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE GASOLINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616822

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625672
    • TSB Reference #010901

    Description: CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR TAURUS AND SABLE VEHICLE - IMPROPER ETHYLENE GLYCOL CONCENTRATION. *NLM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625672

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

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007207

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

    • Date Reported MAY 16 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026389
    • TSB Reference #CSP-08B01

    Description: FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026389

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

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 02 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618542
    • TSB Reference #00204

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST PIPE CONTACTS THE REAR CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN BUZZING, GROANING AND / OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618542

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017860
    • TSB Reference #18719

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017860

    • 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

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625798
    • TSB Reference #15252

    Description: SOME FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625798

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 MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001934
    • TSB Reference #16678

    Description: AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001934

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637556
    • TSB Reference #15820

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637556

    • 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 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

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014086
    • TSB Reference #042107

    Description: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014086

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622679
    • TSB Reference #E1E15

    Description: EMISSION RECALL FOR VEHICLES WITH A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WHICH WAS INADVERTENTLY PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT CUASES THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE USING THE GASOLINE DEFAULT VALUES REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL OF ALCOHOL IN THE FUEL.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622679

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620296
    • TSB Reference #14074

    Description: THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES' POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REQUIRE A FINAL DRIVE RATIO (NOT AXLE RATIO) AND TIRE REVOLUTION PER MILE INFORMATION DURING A PCM REPLACEMENT OR PCM RE-PROGRAM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620296

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

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10016808
    • TSB Reference #05145

    Description: ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016808

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621059
    • TSB Reference #15059

    Description: CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621059

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620184
    • TSB Reference #14920

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING AX4N TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC PINT POINT TEST C3 ERROR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620184

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620222
    • TSB Reference #14911

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4N OR 4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE MAIN CONTROL COVER AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620222

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619444
    • TSB Reference #01T01

    Description: SPECIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTION FOR AX4N TRANSAXLE INSPECTION / REPLACEMENT ON CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619444

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #620388
    • TSB Reference #14220

    Description: INFORMATION USED TO SERVICE AX4N TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING SHUDDER DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620388

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012969

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 06 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013118
    • TSB Reference #041712

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MIL AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DTCS P0172 P0175. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013118

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013116

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008252

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008272
    • TSB Reference #17899

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008272

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007360

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 15 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004027
    • TSB Reference #03181

    Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004027

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636065

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625820
    • TSB Reference #15280

    Description: SOME VEHICLESMAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STICKING/BINDING IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLINDER AT OR NEAR THE START POSITION. *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625820

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627774
    • TSB Reference #012113

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627774

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637571

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

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 14 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018742
    • TSB Reference #05227

    Description: POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018742

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013395
    • TSB Reference #04223

    Description: GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013395

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 03 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002475
    • TSB Reference #0325

    Description: GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002475

    • 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

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011149
    • TSB Reference #031506

    Description: WATER IN THE BLOWER CASE OR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, AN INOPERATIVE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR, A MOTOR THAT OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED ONLY, AND/OR A BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILURE. VEHICLES BUILT 5/1/2001 TO 12/15/2003. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011149

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

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

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011159

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009321

    • 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

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

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

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014062

AIR BAGS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619163
    • TSB Reference #14666

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 OR B1998 (OPEN / RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUIT). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619163

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617964
    • TSB Reference #14579

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617964

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622831
    • TSB Reference #15016

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC CODE C1946 (DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622831

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616871
    • TSB Reference #14533

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616871

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #620475
    • TSB Reference #14579

    Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620475

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619312
    • TSB Reference #14812

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 AND / OR B1998 (OPEN / HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUITS).

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619312

SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619147
    • TSB Reference #0125

    Description: SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619147

STRUCTURE:BODY

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624765
    • TSB Reference #15139

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AND CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624765

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616839
    • TSB Reference #14530

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH POWER SEATS BUILT AFTER NOVEMBER 28TH, 2000 WILL NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC SEAT TRACK TRIM COVERS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT INBOARD SIDE OF THE SEAT TRACK. THE INBOARD SEAT TRACK TRIM COVERS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616839

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008596
    • TSB Reference #16190

    Description: LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008596

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637765
    • TSB Reference #15889

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637765

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636258
    • TSB Reference #16058

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR L AMP ILLUMINATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0172/P0175, HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENTS WHEN COLD ONLY OR A SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION WHEN WARM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636258

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637702
    • TSB Reference #15854

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L FFV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0172/P0175. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637702

    • 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 JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #620445
    • TSB Reference #14427

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, MOSTLY TRANSMISSION RELATED, STORED IN MEMORY. THE TCIL LAMP WILL ALSO FLASH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620445

Ford Contact Information

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Ford Customer Service
Mail:
Ford Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126

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