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1995 Ford Contour

Technical Service Bulletins

There are also 12 Ford recalls » 8 defect investigations » 226 TSBs » for the Ford Contour.

Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB number & contact your local dealer.

ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

• TSB #BC0183960102 -- OPEN FUSE 30 MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLEX CIRCUIT & THE LH SIDE STEERING COLUMN RETAINING BOLT. IF DAMAGE IS PRESENT, REMOVE THE LH STEERING COLUMN RETAINING BOLT & INSTALL A 1.5MM (1/16 INCH) WASHER (P (NHTSA ID #46442, DECEMBER 01 1995)

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

• TSB #BC1029797020 -- BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH DEEP PUDDLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51746, FEBRUARY 01 1997)

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

• TSB #95164 -- STEERING- 'THUMP' ON HARD ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING - POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CONTACTS CV BOOT CLIP-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/2/95. NOISE-ROTATIONAL 'THUMP' - POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CONTACTS CV BOOT CLIP - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH (NHTSA ID #45948, AUGUST 01 1995)

SUSPENSION

• TSB #7344 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #610781, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #13364 -- CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH AT CRUISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #609651, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #13387 -- VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #609663, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #6320 -- CONCERNS WITH VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #606800, JUNE 01 1999)
• TSB #9912781 -- EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (110 - 12- KPH). *TT (NHTSA ID #607100, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #6091738 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (100 - 115 KPH). *TT (NHTSA ID #6091738, MAY 01 1999)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

• TSB #15241 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #630024, JANUARY 01 2002)
• TSB #15241 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #625783, SEPTEMBER 01 2001)

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #9746 -- TRANSAXLE- CD4E- HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51688, FEBRUARY 17 1997)
• TSB #BC0501961111 -- SQUEAKS FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *TW (NHTSA ID #50767, NOVEMBER 11 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

• TSB #02176 -- LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008580, SEPTEMBER 02 2002)
• TSB #BC0100960102 -- DISCHARGED BATTERY OR BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON MAY BE CAUSED BY A MAL- ADJUSTED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. (NHTSA ID #46425, DECEMBER 01 1995)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #99194 -- INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090082, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
• TSB #9989 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #606409, MAY 03 1999)
• TSB #12707 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT BRAKE GROAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091681, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #6201 -- EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #607020, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #985A11 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC (NHTSA ID #601009, MARCH 18 1998)
• TSB #96222 -- BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50941, OCTOBER 21 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

• TSB #983081 -- CONCERNS WITH INCORRECT BRAKE SHOE / LINING ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #607373, FEBRUARY 26 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

• TSB #985A13 -- THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601012, MARCH 18 1998)
• TSB #BC8916950401 -- UNKNOWN (NHTSA ID #3012500, APRIL 01 1995)
• TSB #9562 -- ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW (NHTSA ID #39900, MARCH 01 1995)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

• TSB #BC0503961111 -- IMPROVED FRONT BRAKE PAD. *TW (NHTSA ID #50769, NOVEMBER 11 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

• TSB #985A5 -- HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601003, MARCH 18 1998)
• TSB #9814 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #605562, JANUARY 19 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

• TSB #980309 -- INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIPLE ABS CODES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603503, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #BC0300A97020 -- MULTIPLE ABS CODES. *TW (NHTSA ID #51594, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0266970201 -- COMMUNICATION ERRORS MAY BE ENCOUNTERED WHEN TESTING 1995 MY CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE EQUIPPED WITH ABS. CAN NO LONGER BE USED DUE TO SHEET METAL REVISION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51101, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #95212 -- THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR (NHTSA ID #46478, OCTOBER 01 1995)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

• TSB #BC1008697020 -- ABS LIGHT ON/WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION OF TERMINALS AT THE HCU AND WIRE HARNESS 22 PIN CONNECTOR. *JD (NHTSA ID #51138, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0201970201 -- ABS LIGHT ON/WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION OF TERMINALS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51071, JANUARY 02 1997)

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

• TSB #9845 -- AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601264, MARCH 02 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

• TSB #983216 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #607431, FEBRUARY 13 1998)

PARKING BRAKE

• TSB #985A17 -- SOME VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY STICK AND/OR BIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601017, MARCH 18 1998)

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

• TSB #96256 -- PARKING BRAKE - PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS - DOES NOT RELEASE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES. *TW (NHTSA ID #50963, DECEMBER 02 1996)

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE

• TSB #9752 -- PARKING BRAKE- PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS- DOES NOT RELEASE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51932, MARCH 03 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #98166 -- THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HIGH IN THE NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. (NHTSA ID #609735, APRIL 07 2000)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #98B21 -- SUBJECT ON ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #604203, OCTOBER 01 1998)
• TSB #9874 -- A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601343, APRIL 13 1998)
• TSB #982672 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF A RATTLING SOUND FROM ENGINE TIMING BELT AREA DURING WARM-UP. *YC (NHTSA ID #603570, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #9741 -- HARD START- COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW -18 DEGREES CELSIUS (0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)- HEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51678, FEBRUARY 17 1997)
• TSB #9728 -- ENGINE - 2.5L - CLATTERING NOISE AT ENGINE START-UP. *TW (NHTSA ID #51389, JANUARY 20 1997)
• TSB #BC0303970201 -- VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51104, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #962513 -- ENGINE-2.5L-"CLATTERING" NOISE AT ENGINE START-UP - VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE - NOISE-"CLATTERING" AT ENGINE START-UP-VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE. *JD (NHTSA ID #50970, DECEMBER 02 1996)
• TSB #BC9666961001 -- 2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50527, OCTOBER 01 1996)
• TSB #95196 -- A TAKE-OFF 'JUDDER' AND/OR 'HARSHNESS' MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING. THERE ALSO MAY BE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE RH ENGINE INSULATOR. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A FAILED RH ENGINE SUPPORT INSULATOR. REPLACE THE RH ENGINE SUPPORT INSULATOR WITH A NEW INSU (NHTSA ID #46465, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)
• TSB #BC2565950503 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OIL FILTER DAMAGE FROM CONTACT WITH RIGHT-HAND HALFSHAFT ON 2.0L CD4E UNITS. *TW (NHTSA ID #45076, MAY 01 1995)
• TSB #9575 -- ENGINE OIL MAY LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIMING CASE COVER. *TW (NHTSA ID #41007, APRIL 01 1995)
• TSB #BC8916950401 -- UNKNOWN (NHTSA ID #3012500, APRIL 01 1995)
• TSB #95610 -- CERTAIN OIL FILTERS MAY HAVE A POTENTIAL OIL FLOW PROBLEM AT 0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. *TW (NHTSA ID #39906, MARCH 01 1995)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #0214 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #630001, JANUARY 21 2002)
• TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
• TSB #0147 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT (NHTSA ID #619424, MARCH 05 2001)
• TSB #14375 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION DUE TO LACK OF CIRCULATION OF COOLANT. *JB (NHTSA ID #618641, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
• TSB #11725 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING OR CLUNKING SOUND DURING RAPID ACCELERATION / DECELERATION AS WHEN LETTING OFF AND PUTTING YOUR FOOT DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #610744, JULY 01 1999)
• TSB #99816 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #606420, MAY 03 1999)
• TSB #98207 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A STALL OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER STARTING IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603692, OCTOBER 12 1998)
• TSB #99-4700 -- SOME 1995/1996 2.5LFORD, CONTOUR/ MERCURY, MYSTIQUE VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MIL AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *AK (NHTSA ID #607123, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #11808 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT (NHTSA ID #615305, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #11810 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON OR RUN ROUGH AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT (NHTSA ID #615307, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #9872 -- CONDITION REGARDING STALLING AND VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH. *YC (NHTSA ID #601340, APRIL 13 1998)
• TSB #982546 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH OR STALL ON INITIAL START UP IMMEDIATELY. *YC (NHTSA ID #603563, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #983225 -- CONCERNS WITH SOME VEHICLES STALLING OR RUNNING ROUGH FOR 30 - 60 SECONDS ON FIRST START-UP AFTER SITTING SEVERAL HOURS OR OVERNIGHT. *TT (NHTSA ID #607438, FEBRUARY 12 1998)
• TSB #BC0303A97020 -- VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #51605, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0303972301 -- VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51410, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC3532950301 -- STARTING CRANK TIMES MAY BE LONGER THAN NORMAL. *TW (NHTSA ID #39200, MARCH 01 1995)

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

• TSB #BC3227970212 -- FEAD BELT SLIPS WHEN WET OR ALTERNATOR LIGHT ON/DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TW (NHTSA ID #51854, FEBRUARY 12 1997)
• TSB #BC3232970211 -- BATTERY ILLUMINATION AND DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN DRIVING THROUGH DEEP PUDDLES. *TW (NHTSA ID #51857, FEBRUARY 11 1997)
• TSB #95194 -- THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY SLIP AT THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS OR DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES WHEN STEERING IN PARKING LOTS, DRIVEWAYS AND AROUND CORNERS ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INCREASED STEERIN (NHTSA ID #46463, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)
• TSB #BC3464950201 -- BELT SLIPPAGE AND CHARGE INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER DRIVING THROUGH MUD PUDDLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #39143, FEBRUARY 01 1995)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #985165 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE LOW COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH. *TT (NHTSA ID #613298, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #9886 -- AN ENGINE COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AREA. *YC (NHTSA ID #601236, APRIL 27 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #98213 -- CONCERNS WITH TEMPERATURE READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603666, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #9524 -- NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION. *TW (NHTSA ID #39120, JANUARY 01 1995)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

• TSB #00M13 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITONAL COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #618047, JANUARY 01 2001)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #982010 -- EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC (NHTSA ID #603695, OCTOBER 12 1998)
• TSB #97E61 -- EXPERIENCING A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE MATERIAL IN THE CATALYST / EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY. *YC (NHTSA ID #601249, APRIL 01 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #982310 -- MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK (NHTSA ID #603724, NOVEMBER 23 1998)

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

• TSB #15390 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT (NHTSA ID #630408, NOVEMBER 01 2001)
• TSB #BC0302970201 -- EGR ISSUES - IF NORMAL PC/ED DIAGNOSIS FAILS, FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO CARBON DEPOSITS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51598, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0302972301 -- DTC'S 332 OR P1401 - LACK OF EGR FLOW. *JD (NHTSA ID #51409, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #95195 -- THE LH SIDE PCV CLOSURE TUBE MAY HAVE A HOLE WORN THROUGH IT. THIS IS DUE TO MISPOSITIONING OF THE PCV CLOSURE TUBE IN PRIOR REPAIRS. THE TUBE THEN COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE WATER PUMP DRIVE PULLEY WHICH WEARS THE TUBE. (NHTSA ID #46464, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)

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

• TSB #BC9599970201 -- REVISED CATALYSTS ARE NOW AVAILABEL FOR VEHICLES. NEW PART SHOULD BE USED WHEN A RESTRICTED/DAMAGED CATALYST IS ENCOUNTERED, OR WHEN CATALYST SUPPORT MATERIAL IS FOUND IN THE EGR TUBE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51236, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0224970201 -- REVISED CATALYSTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51080, JANUARY 02 1997)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

• TSB #BC2690950503 -- FUEL GAUGE MAY NOT READ FULL, OR FUEL MAY SPIT BACK WHEN REFUELING. *TW (NHTSA ID #40087, MAY 01 1995)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

• TSB #BC0181960102 -- FOR CONCERNS OF HARD START/NO START, START/STALLS OR HESITATION, MAKE SURE THE TANK CONTAINS FRESH 87 OCTANE FUEL FROM A HIGH VOLUME SERVICE STATION IN YOUR AREA. THIS CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY SUMMER BLEND FUELS WITH LOW RVP (REID VAPOR PR (NHTSA ID #46440, DECEMBER 01 1995)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

• TSB #BC2632950503 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SLOW FUEL FILLING, FUEL GAUGE NOT REACHING FULL OR EARLY FUEL SHUTOFF. *TW (NHTSA ID #40084, MAY 01 1995)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

• TSB #BC0303961101 -- VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50711, NOVEMBER 01 1996)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

• TSB #BC9640961001 -- CONCERN OF ONE OR MORE INJECTORS STAYING ON AT TIMES. (NHTSA ID #50504, OCTOBER 01 1996)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

• TSB #96225 -- MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50944, OCTOBER 21 1996)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

• TSB #BC2446970501 -- SOME 96 & 97 VEHICLES MISBUILT WITH 1998 MODEL YEAR FUEL GAUGE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52844, MAY 01 1997)

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #95103 -- THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE MAY WAVER OR THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE NOISY DUE TO IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #42088, MAY 01 1995)
• TSB #9574 -- THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE MAY WAVER OR THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE NOISY ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW (NHTSA ID #41006, APRIL 01 1995)
• TSB #9537 -- SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE. *TW (NHTSA ID #39220, FEBRUARY 01 1995)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

• TSB #7923 -- CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE. (NHTSA ID #612410, JANUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #13761 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE OR NO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT AFTER PERFORMINB REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612789, JANUARY 01 2000)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

• TSB #BC1026697230 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTCS 628 OR P0741. *JD (NHTSA ID #51641, JANUARY 23 1997)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #996041 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER. *TT (NHTSA ID #606956, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #96248 -- NOISE - GRINDING OR CLASHING HEARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR - VEHICLES WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/96. *TW (NHTSA ID #50907, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
• TSB #BC2704950503 -- MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLL OVER NOISE WHICH OCCURS ONLY AT IDLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #40089, MAY 01 1995)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #15894 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC SHIFTER ASSEMBLY OR THE INDICATOR HOUSING REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #637775, MAY 01 2002)
• TSB #0015 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612203, JANUARY 10 2000)
• TSB #99249 -- THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090198, NOVEMBER 29 1999)
• TSB #13178 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK/RATTLE ON TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090534, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #99152 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT (NHTSA ID #608431, JULY 26 1999)
• TSB #9888 -- INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC (NHTSA ID #601238, APRIL 27 1998)
• TSB #976007 -- CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR INTERMITTENTLY GOING FROM OVERDRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND REVERSE WHILE CRUISING AT 42 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #605790, JULY 01 1997)
• TSB #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
• TSB #BC3204970214 -- HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC'S 628 OR P0741. *TW (NHTSA ID #51804, FEBRUARY 14 1997)
• TSB #BC0044970201 -- INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEDDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC452. *JD (NHTSA ID #51018, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #962614 -- TRANSAXLE - CD4E - HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741. *TW (NHTSA ID #50999, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #BC0186960102 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A CONCERN ON THE CD4E TRANSAXLE WHERE TRANSMISSION FLUID MISTS FROM THE TRANSAXLE VENT TUBE. THIS CONCERN CAUSES TRANSMISSION FLUID TO PUDDLE ON TOP OF THE TRANSAXLE & CAN BE PERCEIVED AS A PAN GASKET OR SEAL L (NHTSA ID #46445, DECEMBER 01 1995)
• TSB #BC2262950601 -- UNKNOWN (NHTSA ID #42074, JUNE 01 1995)
• TSB #BC8916950401 -- UNKNOWN (NHTSA ID #3012500, APRIL 01 1995)
• TSB #95611 -- TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (TSS) - MOUNTING SURFACE ON PUMP BODIES INCORRECT. *TW (NHTSA ID #39907, MARCH 01 1995)
• TSB #94228 -- FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY OF TRANSAXLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #37750, OCTOBER 01 1994)

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

• TSB #BC3531950301 -- VEHICLES WITH TRACTION CONTROL MAY EXHIBIT NO ENGINE RPM INCREASE ON START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT CONDITIONS. *TW (NHTSA ID #39199, MARCH 01 1995)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

• TSB #98S26S2 -- SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL - PART AVAILABILITY). *TT (NHTSA ID #615129, DECEMBER 07 1998)
• TSB #98S26S1 -- SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #615128, DECEMBER 07 1998)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

• TSB #03148 -- NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003748, JULY 21 2003)
• TSB #9759 -- LEAK- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID- CD4E TRANSAXLE IN FLUID COLLECTION ON MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *JD (NHTSA ID #51943, MARCH 03 1997)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

• TSB #962612 -- TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50997, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #96249 -- TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50908, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH

• TSB #01181 -- BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB (NHTSA ID #625715, SEPTEMBER 17 2001)
• TSB #BC2542950503 -- INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TW (NHTSA ID #40076, MAY 01 1995)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• TSB #7349 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #610783, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #13316 -- EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #609611, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #BC0044972301 -- INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC 452- INSPECT THE VSS AND SPEEDO GEAR. *JD (NHTSA ID #51396, JANUARY 23 1997)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

• TSB #13379 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092178, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #6994 -- CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090305, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #BC3162970218 -- CLICKING NOISE CAUSED BY DIFFERENTIAL LUBE TUBE CONTACTING DIFFERENTIAL CASE. *TW (NHTSA ID #51762, FEBRUARY 18 1997)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #0224 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0 (NHTSA ID #630631, FEBRUARY 04 2002)
• TSB #00182 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB (NHTSA ID #618586, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
• TSB #0019 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612301, JANUARY 10 2000)
• TSB #99201 -- CONCERNS WITH A HARSH SHIFT FELT AT LARGE THROTTLE OPENINGS (OR AT HEAVY ACCELERATION RATE) ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089639, OCTOBER 04 1999)
• TSB #982311 -- MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603725, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
• TSB #BC0784961014 -- WELD CONNECTION CONCERN W/ THE FORWARD/DIRECT/COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER & HUB ASSY. *TT (NHTSA ID #50410, OCTOBER 14 1996)
• TSB #9679 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSAXLE FLUID MAY LEAK AT THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINES WHERE THEY CONNECT TO THE RADIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #613331, MARCH 25 1996)
• TSB #95158 -- TRANSAXLE-CD4E-NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR NO 3RD GEAR-TRANSAXLES BUILT FROM 9/28/94 THROUGH 10/30/94 (SERIAL #421-0000 THROUGH 4303-9999). *SD (NHTSA ID #45938, JULY 01 1995)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
• TSB #16880 -- INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002598, JUNE 01 2003)
• TSB #98246 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC (NHTSA ID #604059, DECEMBER 07 1998)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

• TSB #6906 -- EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090218, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #9913137 -- CONCERNS WITH 2.5L ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CD4E TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #609049, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #97111097234 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC (NHTSA ID #53660, NOVEMBER 10 1997)
• TSB #BC2564950503 -- UNKNOWN (NHTSA ID #40079, MAY 01 1995)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• TSB #99222 -- SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089681, OCTOBER 18 1999)
• TSB #96246 -- WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50905, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

• TSB #9903 -- UNDER HOOD WIRE HARNESS. ADDITIONAL 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. FORD. *KB (NHTSA ID #10020445, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #BC0785961014 -- DIAGNOSING CHARGING OR STARTING SYSTEM CONCERNS OF POTENTIAL CHAFE BETWEEN CIRCUIT 30 & THE SUBFRAME IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR & THE MEGA-FUSE. *TT (NHTSA ID #50411, OCTOBER 14 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

• TSB #BC0301961101 -- INTERMITTENT STALLING DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50709, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
• TSB #RCL/95E56 -- CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL-NEW VEHICLE TESTING CONDUCTED BY FORD AND CARB INDICATE THAT THE AFFECTED CARS MAY EXCEED APPLICABLE OXIDES OF NITROGEN STANDARDS. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. * (NHTSA ID #45052, JUNE 01 1995)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #15636 -- CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630685, FEBRUARY 01 2002)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

• TSB #14775 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) MAY EXHIBIT THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHING WHEN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ARE ON. *TT (NHTSA ID #619489, MARCH 01 2001)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

• TSB #99139 -- CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #606508, JUNE 28 1999)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• TSB #9721 -- DOOR GLASS - WINDOW BELT LINE MOULDING LOOSE OR FALLS OFF - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/31/96. *TW (NHTSA ID #51375, JANUARY 20 1997)
• TSB #96221 -- WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW (NHTSA ID #50940, OCTOBER 21 1996)

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

• TSB #BC0502961111 -- CONCERNS OF MOULDING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR WINDOW GLASS COMING LOOSE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50768, NOVEMBER 11 1996)

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

• TSB #BC0185960102 -- FRONT DOOR WINDOWS WHICH BEND OR COME OUT OF THE TRACK MAY BE REPAIRED BY THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE (REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL). (NHTSA ID #46444, DECEMBER 01 1995)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

• TSB #15065 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURES DIFFERENCES OF GREATER THAN 10 DEGREES F FROM REGISTERS ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH THAN ON RIGHT. *TT (NHTSA ID #621067, JULY 01 2001)
• TSB #BC106019705 -- CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF MAY BE REPAIRED BY ADDING THE APPROPRIATE SIZE INTERNAL STAR WASHER RETAINER TO THE END OF THE SHAFT AFTER INSTALLING THE LINK. *TW (NHTSA ID #52881, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC2243970501 -- CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF - REPAIR WITH LOCALLY PROCURED STAR WASHER. *TW (NHTSA ID #52782, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC1032697020 -- VEHICLES HAVE A CABIN AIR FILTER THAT MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51783, FEBRUARY 01 1997)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

• TSB #01156 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623944, AUGUST 06 2001)
• TSB #BC3284970206 -- SOME EARLY BUILT 96 MODEL YEAR CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH 95 LEVEL HEATER CORES. *TW (NHTSA ID #51880, FEBRUARY 06 1997)

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

• TSB #01M07 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FUNCTION WITH THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH IN ONE OR MORE SWITCH POSITIONS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #624136, AUGUST 01 2001)
• TSB #99M01 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THES (NHTSA ID #6089626, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #99M06 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH AND WIRE CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THE SWITCH OR CONNECTOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089620, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #99M07 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS REPLACEMENT. THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPO (NHTSA ID #6089622, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)

AIR BAGS

• TSB #12140 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED ITH 2.0L MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LEFT AIR BAG MODULE OR STEERING WHEEL DURING NORMAL REPAIR SITUATIONS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613161, NOVEMBER 01 1998)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

• TSB #5810 -- SUBJECT ON STEERING WHEEL & AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #605220, MARCH 01 1999)
• TSB #12508 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091747, MARCH 01 1999)

SEAT BELTS

• TSB #9810799 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LOCATOR BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #607855, JANUARY 01 1998)

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

• TSB #BC3245970210 -- REAR APPLIQUES - SERVICE KIT BEING DEVELOPED TO REPAIR DAMAGED APPLIQUES FROM LICENSE PLATE CHANGES. *TW (NHTSA ID #51867, FEBRUARY 10 1997)
• TSB #95111 -- FUEL FILLER DOOR-UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE LEVER. *TW (NHTSA ID #45077, JUNE 01 1995)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #983583 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607850, JANUARY 07 1998)

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• TSB #99-8-15 -- SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606419, MAY 03 1999)
• TSB #BC2395970501 -- CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF DOORS THAT LOCK INADVERTENTLY. *TW (NHTSA ID #52832, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0142970201 -- CONCERNS OF LOCKING DOORS, A REVISED DOOR LOCK BEZEL IS COMING. *JD (NHTSA ID #51042, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC1012197020 -- CONCERNS OF LOCKING DOORS, A REVISED DOOR LOCK BEZEL IS COMING- CUSTOMERS MAY LOCK THEMSELVES OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51185, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0350961126 -- INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50742, NOVEMBER 26 1996)
• TSB #BC2680950503 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH DOOR LOCKS THAT RELOCK BY THEMSELVES AFTER AN UNLOCK COMMAND HAS BEEN ISSUED. *TW (NHTSA ID #40085, MAY 01 1995)
• TSB #BC8916950401 -- UNKNOWN (NHTSA ID #3012500, APRIL 01 1995)
• TSB #BC8916950401 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH DOOR LOCKS THAT RELOCK BY THEMSELVES AFTER AN UNLOCK COMMAND IS PROVIDED. *TW (NHTSA ID #39876, APRIL 01 1995)

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

• TSB #6243 -- ONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VARIOUS DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT (NHTSA ID #607038, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #12726 -- INFORMATION REGARDING DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091702, MAY 01 1999)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

• TSB #7430 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #610817, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #13454 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #614622, NOVEMBER 01 1999)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

• TSB #96223 -- LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50942, OCTOBER 21 1996)
• TSB #BC0237960102 -- 2.5L COLD START/STALL. PERFORM NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS INCLUDING THE USE OF SBDS TO DETERMINE SYSTEM FAULTS. IF NO ERROR CODES ARE INDICATED BY NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS, REPLACE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, P/N F5RZ-9F715-A FOR 1995 MODEL. USE F5DZ-9F715- (NHTSA ID #46452, DECEMBER 01 1995)
• TSB #BC0090960102 -- TO IMPROVE STARTABILITY OF 2.0L ENGINE AT AMBIENT TEMPS BELOW 0 DEG F (-18 C) DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO APPROX. 1/4 THROTTLE & CRANK FOR 5 SEC. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START, CONTINUE CRANKING WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR TO INITIALIZE (NHTSA ID #46390, DECEMBER 01 1995)

TIRES

• TSB #9852 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601290, APRIL 13 1998)

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

• TSB #BC3062950301 -- HOLLOW KNOCKING NOISE IN TRUNK AREA WHILE DRIVING OVER LARGE BUMPS. *TW (NHTSA ID #39188, MARCH 01 1995)

SEATS

• TSB #9751 -- INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51931, MARCH 03 1997)

INTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #BC0043972301 -- LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51394, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC0043970201 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING INCIDENTS OF LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L CONTOUR/MYSTIQUES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51017, JANUARY 02 1997)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

• TSB #022001 -- REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013086, OCTOBER 01 2002)

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

• TSB #9881 -- ISSUE WITH DOOR SPEAKER GRILLES MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USAGE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #601230, APRIL 27 1998)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #02208 -- CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013060, OCTOBER 14 2002)
• TSB #99196 -- INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090087, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
• TSB #99195 -- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090085, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
• TSB #12525 -- CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091773, MARCH 01 1999)
• TSB #5849 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605237, MARCH 01 1999)
• TSB #95116 -- AIR CONDITIONER - HEATER- WHISTLE NOISE WHEN OPERATING A/C-HEATER. *TW (NHTSA ID #45080, JUNE 01 1995)
• TSB #94239 -- EXCESSIVE CLUTCH AIR GAP ON FS-10 A/C COMPRESSORS CAN ALLOW THE CLUTCH DISC TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE PULLEY. *TW (NHTSA ID #37735, NOVEMBER 01 1994)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
• TSB #99111 -- INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606433, JUNE 14 1999)
• TSB #12556 -- SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091800, MARCH 01 1999)
• TSB #5892 -- SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605251, MARCH 01 1999)
• TSB #12110 -- ALL EVTMS STATE THAT THE LOW COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH CLOSES WITH LOW COOLANT LEVEL. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613098, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #4700 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT (NHTSA ID #615239, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #4702 -- SOM E VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR RUN ROUGH AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. * TT (NHTSA ID #615242, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #9841 -- DURING REMOVAL THE LICENSE PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY BREAK. *YC (NHTSA ID #601260, MARCH 02 1998)
• TSB #BC2432970501 -- ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATION. *TW (NHTSA ID #52835, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)
• TSB #BC3100970224 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #51699, FEBRUARY 24 1997)
• TSB #9731 -- CARPET- POOR FIT AND/OR PULLS FROM UNDERNEATH COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/18/96. *JD (NHTSA ID #51656, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
• TSB #BC0301970201 -- BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN - INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *TW (NHTSA ID #51595, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0301972301 -- BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN - INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *JD (NHTSA ID #51408, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC1018897230 -- THE THIRD/FOURTH SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE LARGE COLLAR FACING OUTWARD (TOWARD REVERSE GEAR). *JD (NHTSA ID #51547, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC3490972301 -- THE THIRD/FOURTH SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE LARGE COLLAR FACING OUTWARD- THE SERVICE MANUAL INCORRECTLY ADVISES TO INSTALL THE THIRD/FOURTH GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH THE SMALL COLLAR FACING OUT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51483, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC0195970201 -- BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN DURING CRUISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM CENTER OF RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JD (NHTSA ID #51065, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0302961101 -- CARPET PULLS FROM UNDER RIGHT FRONT DOOR. *TW (NHTSA ID #50710, NOVEMBER 01 1996)