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1996 Ford Explorer

1996 Ford Explorer TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

There are also 8 Ford recalls » 3 defect investigations » 238 TSBs » for the Ford Explorer.

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 title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.

ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. 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

• TSB #16040 -- EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #636235, JULY 01 2002)

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

• TSB #13440 -- EXPERIENCING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS). *TT (NHTSA ID #610879, NOVEMBER 01 1999)

SUSPENSION

• TSB #15692 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #636326, MARCH 01 2002)
• TSB #13426 -- EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609691, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #5249 -- INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615366, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #4634 -- STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615172, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #97050110613 -- WHEN PERFORMING TSB 97-4-9, DO NOT USE A BAFFLE TO CORRECT HTE ISSUE, USE THE REVISED AXLE COVER PLATE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52892, MAY 01 1997)

SUSPENSION:FRONT

• TSB #985045 -- REVISED MESSAGE REGARDING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS ACTION ON SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES, PERFORM TSB 98-21-01. *TT (NHTSA ID #613097, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #98-4732 -- STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS.. (NHTSA ID #607144, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #98021698311 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT/PULL, SHOW SIGNS OF TIRE WEAR, OR EXHIBIT POOR RIDE QUALITY. *YC (NHTSA ID #600596, MAY 27 1998)
• TSB #BC5231961101 -- VEHICLE LEAN. *TW (NHTSA ID #50842, NOVEMBER 01 1996)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

• TSB #7360 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610786, NOVEMBER 01 1999)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

• TSB #00M11 -- INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT SWAY BAR LINK . *YH (NHTSA ID #625866, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

• TSB #16385 -- AIR RIDE CONTROL LAMP ON AFTER SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT / CONTACT REQUEST. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008322, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
• TSB #BC1019497230 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REVERSE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS WHEN SWITCHING THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH FROM NORMAL TO OFF ROAD. *JD (NHTSA ID #51553, JANUARY 23 1997)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS

• TSB #9749 -- AXLE- FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/96 EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 AND AWD. *JD (NHTSA ID #51692, FEBRUARY 17 1997)

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #16735 -- VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002643, APRIL 01 2003)
• TSB #00M11 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR SWAY BAR LINKS. *JB (NHTSA ID #618536, OCTOBER 01 2000)
• TSB #0083 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613577, APRIL 17 2000)

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

• TSB #13415 -- EXHIBITING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR STABILIZER BAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609679, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #BC0881961004 -- THUMP/CLUNK NOISE IN TURNS OR OVER BUMPS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE KEVLAR PATCH WEARING THROUGH ON THE TORSION BAR ADJUSTERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50438, OCTOBER 04 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

• TSB #9889 -- SOME CUSTOMERS NOTICE A GRINDING, WHINING, PULSING, OR FLUTTERING AT THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS BELOW 19 KM/H (12 MPH). *YC (NHTSA ID #601240, APRIL 27 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

• TSB #02176 -- LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008580, SEPTEMBER 02 2002)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #15249 -- CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT (NHTSA ID #625794, SEPTEMBER 01 2001)
• TSB #99194 -- INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090082, SEPTEMBER 20 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: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)

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 #7367 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS (PIDS) WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH WHEN VIEWED USING THE NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER. *TT (NHTSA ID #610794, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #13424 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #609689, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #12230 -- ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615491, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #980319 -- CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603512, APRIL 01 1998)
• 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:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

• TSB #BC0533961108 -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIAGNOSING FAULTY ABS SENSORS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50775, NOVEMBER 08 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

• TSB #980319 -- CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603512, APRIL 01 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #02221 -- ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008304, NOVEMBER 11 2002)
• TSB #870197 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #10000592, OCTOBER 22 2002)
• TSB #8493 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613654, APRIL 01 2000)
• TSB #14048 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613703, APRIL 01 2000)
• TSB #13180 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090538, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #6997 -- SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090310, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #983092 -- REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAK. *AK (NHTSA ID #607731, JANUARY 01 1998)
• TSB #BC3092970225 -- REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51695, FEBRUARY 25 1997)
• TSB #BC1033197020 -- VEHICLES WITH REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51789, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0324970201 -- COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51128, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #962619 -- ENGINE - 4.0L - TORQUE-TO-YIELD (TTY) CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT. *TW (NHTSA ID #51003, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #962524 -- ENGINE - 4.0L - NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CONNECTING ROD FASTENERS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50980, DECEMBER 02 1996)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #02142 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #635982, JULY 22 2002)
• TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
• TSB #01197 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #627752, OCTOBER 01 2001)
• TSB #6896 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #608921, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #13118 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091931, AUGUST 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 #5272 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE STALL CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615393, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #985064 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING ENGINE STALLING *TT (NHTSA ID #613200, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #12174 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613224, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #4623 -- BRIEF INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING ENGINE STALL. *TT (NHTSA ID #615160, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #980324 -- CONCERNS OF COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK / TICK. *YC (NHTSA ID #603517, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #980324 -- COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK/TICK. *AK (NHTSA ID #607729, JANUARY 01 1998)
• TSB #BC3092970501 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL LEAKS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52847, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0324961101 -- COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50732, NOVEMBER 01 1996)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #99238 -- A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE INTHE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090164, NOVEMBER 15 1999)
• TSB #97090297189 -- EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #54075, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #BC1035597020 -- RADIATORS MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK AT THE END TANK SEALS IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51830, FEBRUARY 01 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

• TSB #BC1019997230 -- 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51559, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC3485972301 -- 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51482, JANUARY 23 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #98R03 -- SUBJECT REGARDING POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) TUBE MODIFICATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #606327, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #982010 -- EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC (NHTSA ID #603695, OCTOBER 12 1998)
• TSB #9864 -- INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #601312, MARCH 30 1998)
• TSB #96E57 -- EMISSIONS RECALL 96E57 - CERTAIN 1996 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT ON 11/18/95 AND CERTAIN 1997 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM (NHTSA ID #52329, MARCH 01 1997)

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)
• TSB #981512 -- A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK (NHTSA ID #609551, AUGUST 03 1998)

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

• TSB #98R03 -- SAFETY RECALL LETTER INFORMING OWNERS OF MODIFICATION TO THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #606329, JUNE 01 1999)

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

• TSB #BC1019597230 -- EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT A TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51554, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC3481972301 -- EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT AT TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51476, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC0481961113 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50760, NOVEMBER 13 1996)
• TSB #BC5238961101 -- VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50848, NOVEMBER 01 1996)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

• TSB #976011 -- EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #605804, NOVEMBER 01 1997)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

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

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #15887 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT (NHTSA ID #637755, MAY 01 2002)
• TSB #0282 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #637922, APRIL 29 2002)
• TSB #13745 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612742, JANUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #9943 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT (NHTSA ID #604751, MARCH 08 1999)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

• TSB #BC0184970201 -- PROCEDURE TO PURGE POTENTIAL WATER CONTAMINATION FROM TRANSFER CASE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51052, JANUARY 02 1997)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #02138 -- LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT (NHTSA ID #635998, NOVEMBER 10 2003)
• TSB #7366 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *TT (NHTSA ID #610793, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #BC2301970501 -- NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW (NHTSA ID #52797, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #1014997020 -- UPDATE TO TSB 96-21-9 ADDITIONAL CALIBRATION ADDED- ANY CALIBRATION REVISION LEVEL FOR A VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT IS NOT CALLED OUT IN TSB 96-21-9 SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THAT TSB. *JD (NHTSA ID #51209, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #96711 -- SOME 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS WERE BUILT WITH A UNIQUE CASE AND REQUIRE A SPACER TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE LOW / REVERSE SERVO COVER AND RETAINING RING. *TT (NHTSA ID #613332, MARCH 25 1996)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #03261 -- NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008279, JANUARY 05 2003)
• TSB #0015 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612203, JANUARY 10 2000)
• TSB #7353 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610785, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #13412 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #609668, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #99152 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT (NHTSA ID #608431, JULY 26 1999)
• TSB #9996 -- EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT (NHTSA ID #606428, MAY 17 1999)
• TSB #98112 -- SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT (NHTSA ID #605573, JANUARY 19 1998)
• TSB #980320 -- GEAR DTC'S AND EXTENDED/DELAYED/ NO SHIFT. *AK (NHTSA ID #607723, JANUARY 01 1998)
• TSB #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
• TSB #BC0741961018 -- FOR STALLING CONCERNS, REFLASH THE PCM W/ 96 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT (NHTSA ID #50384, OCTOBER 18 1996)
• TSB #96726 -- WHEN REPLACING AN INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS ON 4R44E/4R55E TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 11/30/95 WITH A NEW HARNESS, THE FLUID PAN MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. FAILURE TO CHANGE OVER OR CONVERT THE FLUID PAN MAY RESULT IN A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK (NHTSA ID #613348, MARCH 25 1996)
• TSB #951912 -- ON TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 6/20/95 (FIG 1) AN EXTENDED SHIFT AND A HIGHER ENGINE RPM THAN EXPECTED AND/OR NO SHIFT CONDITION, POSSIBLY ALONG WITH A FLASHING 'O/D OFF' LAMP AND/OR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) LISTED ABOVE, MAY OCC (NHTSA ID #46468, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)

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

• TSB #7494 -- ALL VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610853, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #97090297183 -- EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC (NHTSA ID #54069, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)

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

• TSB #13505 -- ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614630, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #980318 -- CONDITIONS WITH AXLE WIND-UP ON TIGHT TURNS WITH CONTROL TRAC TRANSFER CASE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603511, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #BC1019897230 -- PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TRANSFER CASE. (NHTSA ID #51558, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC3484972301 -- WHEN PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TRANSFER CASE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51481, JANUARY 23 1997)

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 #002310 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #616522, NOVEMBER 13 2000)

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)

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

• TSB #13723 -- SOME ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOW SPEED WHINING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612712, JANUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #12571 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINNING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #605295, MARCH 01 1999)
• TSB #97314 -- TRANSFER CASE- BINDING OR SHUDDER- DIAGNOSTICS- VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51676, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
• TSB #BC0206970201 -- TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER. *JD (NHTSA ID #51077, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC1011297020 -- 4.0L OHV/SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS WITH TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER. *JD (NHTSA ID #51176, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0133970201 -- REVISED VENT TUBE FOR 1995-97 EXPLORERS & MOUNTAINEERS WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51039, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC1012797020 -- REVISED VENT TUBE FOR VEHICLES WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51191, JANUARY 02 1997)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• TSB #6603 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610704, JULY 01 1999)
• TSB #971110972312 -- CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC (NHTSA ID #53668, NOVEMBER 10 1997)
• TSB #962417 -- NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *TW (NHTSA ID #50915, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

• TSB #962416 -- VIBRATION - IN FLOOR PAN - AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AND/OR STEADY HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70+ mph) - 5.0L VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) - EXPLORERS AND MOUNTAINEERS BUILT IN LOUISVILLE THROUGH 7/29/96 AND/OR ST. LOUIS THROUGH 8/12/96. *TW (NHTSA ID #50914, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
• TSB #BC0534961108 -- DRIVESHAFT DESIGN MAY CAUSE FLOORPAN VIBRATION WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WITH THROTTLE WIDE OPEN. *TW (NHTSA ID #50776, NOVEMBER 08 1996)
• TSB #BC5225961001 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REVISED FRONT DRIVESHAFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #50500, OCTOBER 01 1996)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #030508 -- FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017891, APRIL 01 2005)
• TSB #0358 -- FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001922, MARCH 17 2003)
• TSB #0242 -- CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #636056, MARCH 04 2002)
• TSB #0186 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619276, APRIL 30 2001)
• TSB #14847 -- CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619330, APRIL 01 2001)
• TSB #14819 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619314, APRIL 01 2001)
• TSB #0083 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613577, APRIL 17 2000)
• TSB #12905 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606937, JUNE 01 1999)
• TSB #12283 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK CONCERN FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615532, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #5369 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK CONCERN FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615444, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #983074 -- CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607369, FEBRUARY 27 1998)
• TSB #BC0318961101 -- VIBRATION/SHUDDER AT 4000 - 5000 RPM WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50726, NOVEMBER 01 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
• TSB #13879 -- INFORMATION ON REPLACING A GEM MODULE ON 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC, OHV AND THE NEUTRAL TOW KIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #620279, MARCH 01 2001)
• 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)
• TSB #12227 -- FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615488, DECEMBER 01 1998)

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 #98126 -- SUBJECT REGARDING LAMP OUTAGE MODULE HOUSING AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC COMPONENTS MELTED - EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MESSAGE CENTERS AND IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TOW WIRING KITS (VEHICLES BEING TOWED). *TT (NHTSA ID #605608, JANUARY 19 1998)
• TSB #98124 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AN OVERHEATING CONDITION OCCURRING TO THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM-2) WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TRAILER KITS THAT IMPROPERLY CONNECT TO THE TAIL AND BRAKE LAMPS CIRCUITS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605603, JANUARY 19 1998)
• TSB #BC0050972301 -- WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON A VEHICLE PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51402, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC0012970201 -- CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A STATIC BUILD-UP ON THE SEAT THAT DAMAGES THE RAP MODULE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51010, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0342961127 -- WHEN A REAR HEGO (CMS) CONCERN IS NOTED, PLEASE CHECK THE REAR CMS HEGO FOR WIRE CHAFING/DAMAGE AND LOOSE HEGO WIRE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50739, NOVEMBER 27 1996)
• TSB #96246 -- WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50905, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

• TSB #BC0740961018 -- VEHICLES EXPERIENCE CHAFFING ON THE 14401 WIRE HARNESS CAUSING THE ACCESSORY FUSES TO BECOME OPEN (PRIMARILY THE CIGAR FUSE. *TT (NHTSA ID #50383, OCTOBER 18 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

• TSB #BC2383970501 -- SERVICE FIX FOR VEHICLES WHICH EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 MODE. (NHTSA ID #52823, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC105789705 -- VEHICLES WITH DTC P0402 IN MEMORY ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. *TW (NHTSA ID #52858, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC2302970501 -- DTC P0402 IN MEMORY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING. *TW (NHTSA ID #52798, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC105609705 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 AUTO MODE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52851, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC2313970501 -- MAY 1997 GEM SOFTWARE HAS ERRORS - JUNE SOFTWARE IS CORRECT. *TW (NHTSA ID #52808, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC3282970206 -- GEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY. *TW (NHTSA ID #51878, FEBRUARY 06 1997)
• TSB #BC3363972301 -- THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51449, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC1022797230 -- THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51590, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #96265 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW (NHTSA ID #50991, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #962510 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW (NHTSA ID #50967, DECEMBER 02 1996)
• TSB #962511 -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50968, DECEMBER 02 1996)
• TSB #BC0313961101 -- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW (NHTSA ID #50721, NOVEMBER 01 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

• TSB #12154 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613173, NOVEMBER 01 1998)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #98117 -- SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PO171, PO174, P1131 AND / OR P1151 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #605586, JANUARY 19 1998)
• TSB #BC1015097020 -- LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE VEHICLES- PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS: 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51210, JANUARY 02 1997)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

• TSB #BC3274970207 -- REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS A (NHTSA ID #51872, FEBRUARY 07 1997)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

• TSB #BC0050970201 -- WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE ABOVE VEHICLES PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51020, JANUARY 02 1997)

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 #96221 -- WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW (NHTSA ID #50940, OCTOBER 21 1996)

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

• TSB #BC0833961009 -- VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A 'POPPING' NOISE WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS IS LOWERED OR RAISED. *TT (NHTSA ID #50423, OCTOBER 09 1996)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

• TSB #01156 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623944, AUGUST 06 2001)

STRUCTURE

• TSB #9747 -- FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51689, FEBRUARY 17 1997)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #6429 -- INFORMATION ON REFILLING TISSUES FOR THE CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #606842, JUNE 01 1999)
• TSB #12852 -- USE KLEENEX BRAND JUNIORS OR LI'L TRAVELERS TO REFILL TISSUES FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH THE HIGH SERIES CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092013, JUNE 01 1999)
• TSB #982323 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603930, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
• TSB #95161 -- SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD (NHTSA ID #45947, AUGUST 01 1995)

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

• TSB #99203 -- INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089643, OCTOBER 04 1999)

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• TSB #99242 -- INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090184, NOVEMBER 15 1999)
• TSB #99-8-15 -- SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606419, MAY 03 1999)
• TSB #98163 -- LOCKS FAILED. YD (NHTSA ID #6090873, AUGUST 17 1998)
• TSB #9738 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY- RKE INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96. *JD (NHTSA ID #51665, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
• TSB #BC0012972301 -- CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51386, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC0257970201 -- POWER LOCKS CYCLE BY THEMSELVES REMOVE EACH POWER LOCK SWITCH AND MEASURE THE OPEN RESISTANCE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51094, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC1016497020 -- INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A STATIC BUILD-UP ON THE SEAT THAT DAMAGES THE RAP MODULE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51232, JANUARY 02 1997)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

• TSB #BC3283970206 -- DOOR LATCH SWITCH IS CAUSING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT/CHIME NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. *TW (NHTSA ID #51879, FEBRUARY 06 1997)
• TSB #96252 -- LOCKS - REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50959, DECEMBER 02 1996)
• TSB #96715 -- SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SINGLE KEY LOCKSETS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #613336, MARCH 25 1996)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

• TSB #98610 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A STALL AND/OR STUMBLE DURING A COLD ENGINE DECEL. *YC (NHTSA ID #601321, MARCH 30 1998)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

• TSB #00243 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PANEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY REPEATED EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE DASH PANEL SHEET METAL AT THE ACCELER (NHTSA ID #616531, NOVEMBER 27 2000)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

• TSB #6574 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OCCASIONAL HOOT / MOAN FROM THE IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610692, JULY 01 1999)
• TSB #5203 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT (NHTSA ID #615335, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• 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)

TIRES

• TSB #01B77 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT (NHTSA ID #628153, OCTOBER 01 2001)
• TSB #995157 -- INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606945, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #12115 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR ALL MODELS DURING PREDELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613105, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #985157 -- INFORMATION ON SETTING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR 1991 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613292, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #9852 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601290, APRIL 13 1998)
• TSB #BC5195961001 -- FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #50472, OCTOBER 01 1996)

WHEELS

• TSB #11811 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615308, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #4703 -- SOME TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615243, AUGUST 01 1998)

SEATS

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

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

• TSB #982019 -- CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR. *YC (NHTSA ID #603704, OCTOBER 12 1998)

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #8164 -- INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. *TT (NHTSA ID #612338, FEBRUARY 01 2000)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

• TSB #BC9688961001 -- INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT (NHTSA ID #50546, OCTOBER 01 1996)

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

• TSB #99129 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #606460, JUNE 14 1999)
• TSB #9873 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT (NHTSA ID #601341, APRIL 13 1998)
• TSB #97514 -- CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51950, MARCH 03 1997)
• TSB #97312 -- CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51672, FEBRUARY 03 1997)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #00213 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB (NHTSA ID #618546, OCTOBER 16 2000)
• TSB #99206 -- CONCERNS WITH BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089649, OCTOBER 04 1999)
• 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 #99156 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE OCCURING WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING IF LEAVES OR FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERS THE BLOWER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #608435, JULY 26 1999)
• TSB #9988 -- CONCERNS OR ERRATIC OR INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *TT (NHTSA ID #606408, MAY 03 1999)
• TSB #9735 -- AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51662, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
• TSB #96226 -- AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW (NHTSA ID #50945, OCTOBER 21 1996)

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

• TSB #8149 -- SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW INOPERATIVE AFTER GEM REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #612328, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #13388 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE, BE AWARE THAT WHEN THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE IS ENABLED AND THE CUSTOMER PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL MODE, THE NEUTRAL TOW INDICATOR WILL GO OUT WHEN THE GEM GOES TO SLEEP. *TT (NHTSA ID #609664, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #7083 -- INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABILITY. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090438, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #13222 -- INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABLE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090598, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #985A12 -- RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #601010, MARCH 18 1998)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

• TSB #00L09 -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB (NHTSA ID #618532, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)

CHILD SEAT

• TSB #982540 -- CONCERNS WITH BUILT-IN REAR CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT EASILY ACCOMMODATE SOME CHILDREN. *YC (NHTSA ID #603558, APRIL 01 1998)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
• TSB #00264 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION ALONG WITH A P0420 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #616829, DECEMBER 25 2000)
• TSB #00234 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION ALONG WITH A P0420 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #616515, NOVEMBER 13 2000)
• TSB #8164 -- INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR (NHTSA ID #613621, APRIL 01 2000)
• TSB #99234 -- INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090131, NOVEMBER 15 1999)
• TSB #6980 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PO420. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090286, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #991210 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606461, JUNE 14 1999)
• 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 #99104 -- THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P1131, AND / OR P1151 MAY BE PRESENT WITH OR WITHOUT MISFIRE, ROLLING IDLE, ROUGH IDLE, ETC. *TT (NHTSA ID #606479, JUNE 01 1999)
• TSB #4619 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #615157, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #980320 -- SYMPTOMS WITH THE GEAR DTC'S AND EXTENDED / DELAYED / NO SHIFT / FLASHING FAULT INDICATOR LAMP. *YC (NHTSA ID #603513, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #090308 -- MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455 (NHTSA ID #607711, JANUARY 01 1998)
• TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)
• TSB #9676 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND CODE 0446 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #613328, MARCH 25 1996)