1998 Ford Explorer
1998 Ford Explorer TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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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:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
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)
- TSB #99211 -- EXHIBITING A GRUNTING NOISE HEARD FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM DURING SLOW SPEED TURNING, OR WHILE STATIONARY WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR COMING OFF THE STEERING STOPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089657, OCTOBER 18 1999)
- TSB #996088 -- EXPERIENCING A GRUNT NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #606964, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #5812 -- CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING MAKING A GRUNTING / GROANING NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #605223, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #12510 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT / GROAN / NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091750, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #98-3423 -- EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #607762, JANUARY 01 1998)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
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 #14371 -- SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING. *JB (NHTSA ID #618639, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #13350 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH A4WD BUILT PRIOR TO 9/13/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0 - 45 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #609644, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13426 -- EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609691, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #996887 -- SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0-45 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #608882, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #6699 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION FELT FROM THE DRIVELINE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORPAN ON ACCELERATION / LIGHT TIP-IN AT 25-35 MPH WHEN IN 4 AUTO MODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #608437, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #13004 -- SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION FELT FROM THE DRIVELINE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORPAN ON ACCELERATION / LIGHT TIP-IN AT 25-35 MPH WHEN IN 4 AUTO MODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610753, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #12947 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 40 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #610749, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #9998 -- EXPERIENCING DRIFT / PULL TO THE RIGHT CONDITONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606430, MAY 17 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)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
- TSB #042419 -- REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014096, DECEMBER 13 2004)
- TSB #12947 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 40 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #610749, JULY 01 1999)
- 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)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SUSPENSION:REAR
- TSB #16735 -- VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002643, APRIL 01 2003)
- 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- TSB #15910 -- CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #637803, MAY 01 2002)
- TSB #15249 -- CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT (NHTSA ID #625794, SEPTEMBER 01 2001)
- TSB #15168 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *YH (NHTSA ID #624668, AUGUST 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)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
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 #6035 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEVES FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #606949, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #12610 -- INFORMATION ON REPLACING A FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HUC). *TT (NHTSA ID #605333, MARCH 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)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #03199 -- RATTLE/BUZZ SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004038, SEPTEMBER 29 2003)
- 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 #01M01 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY WEAR OR BREAK AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE CAM CHAIN NOISE THAT DOES NOT GO AWAY AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF ENGINE OPERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #619285, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #01M01 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADVANCE NOTICE ON UPCOMING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #618042, JANUARY 05 2001)
- TSB #14560 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE START UP TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *JB (NHTSA ID #617944, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #00M12 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT (NHTSA ID #616507, NOVEMBER 01 2000)
- 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 #13465 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CLEAN AIR TUBE RETAINING CLAMPS / THROTTLE BODY CAM. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092219, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7138 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090757, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #9810930 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM THE REAR MAIN CRANKSHAFT SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #607488, SEPTEMBER 24 1999)
- TSB #13260 -- SERVICE TIPS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ASSIST WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES WITH SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090690, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13170 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0 L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090518, 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 #6986 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090291, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13180 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090538, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #985144 -- ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE ENGINE SERVICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XL2Z-6M289-AA (DRIVE ASSEMBLY-CAMSHAFT-LH) MUST BE USED ON 4.0L SOHC ENGINES IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. *TT (NHTSA ID #613280, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985148 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN UPPER ENGINE TAPPING NOISE ON COLD START. *TT (NHTSA ID #613283, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98118 -- EXPERIENCING AN AUDIBLE NOISE IN ENGINE. (NHTSA ID #605588, JANUARY 19 1998)
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 #15040 -- SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING 1997 THROUGH 1999 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630022, JANUARY 01 2002)
- TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
- TSB #01205 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #627927, OCTOBER 15 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 #15226 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE THAT MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER A S ADIESEL TYPE NOISE AND IS KNOWN AS MARBLE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #625775, SEPTEMBER 01 2001)
- TSB #070101 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 SUPPLEMENT #2: REVISED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW LABOR OPERATION. NLM (NHTSA ID #623810, JULY 01 2001)
- TSB #15040 -- SOME EXPLORER / SPORT / SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP NOISE CONDITION FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #621039, JULY 01 2001)
- TSB #15006 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY MAKE A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #622817, JUNE 01 2001)
- TSB #01M01 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #620173, APRIL 26 2001)
- TSB #14868 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT (NHTSA ID #619337, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #01M01 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR RENTAL VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #619443, MARCH 02 2001)
- TSB #00M12 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION SUPPLLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES - CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #616816, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #14489 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 01/1999 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START OR HOT ENGINE DECELERATION NOISE COMING FROM THE #5 CYLINDER. *TT (NHTSA ID #616561, NOVEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #14489 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 01/1999, EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START OR HOT ENGINE DECELERATION NOISE COMING FROM THE #5 CYLINDER. *TT (NHTSA ID #620462, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13484 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER. *TT (NHTSA ID #610897, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7471 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER. *TT (NHTSA ID #610836, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13527 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION THAT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE THERMOSTAT. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND IS LOOKING FOR THERMOSTATS AND COOLANTS SAMPLES FROM THESE (NHTSA ID #610913, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #99223 -- A NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL MAY OCCUR. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089683, OCTOBER 18 1999)
- TSB #7147 -- EXHIBITING AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBLES IN A TIN CAN RATTLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090765, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7270 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090871, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13300 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092122, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13110 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L OHV ENGINE-MARBLE TYPE NOISE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090508, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13177 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090532, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13171 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090520, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6987 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE NOISE(CAM CHAIN NOISE). *TT (NHTSA ID #6090293, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13172 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090522, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13261 -- SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING A 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091661, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13270 -- VEHICLES WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBLES IN A TIN CAN RATTLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090699, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13283 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBLES IN A TIN CAN RATTLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091663, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6993 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090303, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- 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 #13110 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBELS IN A TIN CAN RATTLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091919, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #13154 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091965, 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 #996884 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A "DIESEL AND / OR MARBELS IN A TIN CAN RATTLE" ON VEHICLES WITH A 4.OL OVH ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #608880, 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 #12705 -- SOME 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERNAL LOW ENGINE NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBLES IN A TIN CAN RATTLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091678, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #6199 -- VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A DIESEL / MARBEL TYPE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #607018, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #12624 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / LACK OF POWER ON RE-ACCELERATION AFTER DECELERATING FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO A SLOW ROLL CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #605343, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #982511 -- SERVICE TIPS ON COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL. *YC (NHTSA ID #603649, DECEMBER 21 1998)
- TSB #5256 -- INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING UPPER ENGINE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615373, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #5272 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE STALL CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615393, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #12146 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN UPPER ENGINE TAPPING NOISE ON COLD START. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613167, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985064 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING ENGINE STALLING *TT (NHTSA ID #613200, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #5049 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING UPPER ENGINE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #613181, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98211 -- EXPERIENCING A NOISE AND VIBRATION DURING IDLE. (NHTSA ID #603665, OCTOBER 26 1998)
- TSB #981514 -- A VEHICLE VIBRATES DURING A HOT OR COLD IDLE CONDITION. (NHTSA ID #609554, AUGUST 03 1998)
- TSB #4623 -- BRIEF INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING ENGINE STALL. *TT (NHTSA ID #615160, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #11530 -- WHEN DIAGNOSING CRANK / NO START ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) CHECK THE CUSTOMERS KEY RING FOR ANY MAGNETIC OBJECTS LIKE THE MOBILE SPEEDPASS KEY WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN THE PATS KEY A (NHTSA ID #613794, APRIL 01 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- TSB #6295 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606783, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #12755 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/1/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #607073, MAY 01 1999)
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 #12583 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A THUMPING NOISE FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #605310, MARCH 01 1999)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- TSB #14583 -- CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB (NHTSA ID #617968, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #14617 -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT. *JB (NHTSA ID #617995, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #12924 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT DURING NORMAL VEHICLE SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614751, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #6559 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP FOR SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610686, JULY 01 1999)
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 #980313 -- EXPERIENCING IDLE VIBRATION / EXHAUST BOOM. *YC (NHTSA ID #603507, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #9864 -- INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #601312, MARCH 30 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)
- TSB #981512 -- A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK (NHTSA ID #609551, AUGUST 03 1998)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- TSB #6203 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #607024, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #976011 -- EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #605804, NOVEMBER 01 1997)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- TSB #00201 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB (NHTSA ID #618539, OCTOBER 02 2000)
- TSB #9818 -- FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #605568, JANUARY 19 1998)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #16935 -- AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003831, JULY 01 2003)
- 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 #0036 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUZZING AND OR GRINDING NOISE DURING 2-3 SHIFT- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M50D TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE 11/1/99. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612387, FEBRUARY 07 2000)
- 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 #7885 -- THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER INOPERATIVE AS WELL AS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS ILLUMINATED OR FLASHING AFTER THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM), CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM), OR FOR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS) M (NHTSA ID #612270, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13794 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M5OD R1 TRANSMISSIONS MAT EXHIBIT A 2-3 UPSHIFT GRIND. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612815, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #991813 -- EXPERIENCING AN INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE ODOMETER / SPEEDOMETER READINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090076, SEPTEMBER 06 1999)
- TSB #9943 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT (NHTSA ID #604751, MARCH 08 1999)
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- TSB #0057 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SQUAWKING/EEKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE CLUTCH ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN UNDER LOAD IN FIRST GEAR. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612953, MARCH 06 2000)
- TSB #13442 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #610880, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13289 -- OWNERS OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #609610, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7206 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090799, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6991 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090299, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13175 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CLUTCH SQUAWK NOISE ON TAKE OFF. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090528, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
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 #996887 -- SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0-45 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #608882, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #12512 -- BRIEF INFORMATION ON CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. *T (NHTSA ID #6091754, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #983315 -- THE 4R100 TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE AN ORANGE "PRIOR TO REPAIR" TAG ON THE FLUID PAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #607478, FEBRUARY 03 1998)
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 #8008 -- BUZZING AND GRINDING NOTCHY NOISE WHEN SHIFTING(2-3 UPSHIFT). (NHTSA ID #612506, JANUARY 01 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 #13482 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE-OFF DUE TO THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT BEING TWISTED AND ALLOWING A GROUND OUT CONDITION TO OCCUR. *TT (NHTSA ID #610895, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7468 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE OFF. (NHTSA ID #610834, 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 #9986 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERDRIVE (O/D) LIGHT FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND / OR P1740. *TT (NHTSA ID #606406, MAY 03 1999)
- TSB #9946 -- CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #604762, MARCH 08 1999)
- TSB #5814 -- SERVICE TIPS FOR CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #605225, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #12298 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) MAY ALSO FLASH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782. *TT (NHTSA ID #615543, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #982312 -- ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC (NHTSA ID #603740, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #9888 -- INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC (NHTSA ID #601238, APRIL 27 1998)
- TSB #11482 -- FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MOLDED LEADFRAME MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REMOVED. *TT (NHTSA ID #613391, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #11534 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT CONCERN OF NO ENGAGEMENT AFTER REPLACING THE 5R55E TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #613799, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #98412 -- THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE (NHTSA ID #601273, MARCH 02 1998)
- TSB #983180 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW 4R100 TRANSMISSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #607422, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- TSB #042107 -- GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014086, DECEMBER 13 2004)
- TSB #00E11 -- SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619150, FEBRUARY 01 2001)
- 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 #9987 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING, HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP AND / OR LACK OF POWER AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP ON VEHICLES WITH 4.0L OR 5.0L ENGINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #621290, MAY 27 1999)
- TSB #9987 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING; HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP; AND / OR LACK OF POWER AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606407, MAY 03 1999)
- TSB #12704 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091676, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #5189 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / LACK OF POWER ON RE-ACCELERATION AFTER DECELERATING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED (45-65 MPH) TO A SLOW ROLL CONDITION (EXIT RAMP / TOLLBOOTH). THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION NOT MAKING THE (NHTSA ID #613320, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- 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 #14586 -- SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD BUILT PRIOR TO 9/13/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0-45 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION IN 4 AUTO MODE WHICH MAY CHARACTERISTIC WITH THE CONTROL TRAC 4X4 SYSTEM. *JB (NHTSA ID #617969, JANUARY 01 2001)
- 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 #5128 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT (NHTSA ID #615325, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985128 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW. *TT (NHTSA ID #613268, NOVEMBER 01 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 #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)
- TSB #981613 -- TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR. YD (NHTSA ID #609748, APRIL 07 2000)
- TSB #9946 -- CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE RADIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #606733, JANUARY 01 1999)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
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 #13112 -- VIBRATION ON LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION AT 0 - 45 MPH ON A4WD VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091923, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #12571 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINNING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #605295, MARCH 01 1999)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- TSB #13004 -- SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION FELT FROM THE DRIVELINE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORPAN ON ACCELERATION / LIGHT TIP-IN AT 25-35 MPH WHEN IN 4 AUTO MODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610753, JULY 01 1999)
- 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 #98514 -- CONCERNS WITH A WHISTLING OR HISSING NOISE FROM THE MAIN CONTROL AREA OCCURING WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE AND / OR REVERSE ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #601303, MARCH 16 1998)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- TSB #7918 -- FRONT AXLE PINION LIL SEAL LEAKS. (NHTSA ID #612404, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13004 -- SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION FELT FROM THE DRIVELINE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLOORPAN ON ACCELERATION / LIGHT TIP-IN AT 25-35 MPH WHEN IN 4 AUTO MODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610753, JULY 01 1999)
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 #01114 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT (NHTSA ID #622642, JUNE 11 2001)
- 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 #14819 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619314, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #14847 -- CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619330, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #01411 -- HIGH-PITCHED FRONT AXLE SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT (NHTSA ID #619427, MARCH 05 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 #13757 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP/TRACTION-LOK REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE WHILE TURNING. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612786, JANUARY 01 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 #12843 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 40 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #606905, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #6032 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 40 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091736, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #5845 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP / TRACTION-LOCK REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #605233, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #5506 -- VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL / WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 40 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #605189, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #12521 -- VEHICLES WITH LIMITED SLIP / TRACTION-LOK REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091767, MARCH 01 1999)
- 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)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
- TSB #13752 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #620270, MARCH 01 2001)
- TSB #14056 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR (NHTSA ID #613704, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #8512 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR (NHTSA ID #613657, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #13752 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612757, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13504 -- CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE THROUGH THE HIGH MILAGE / TIME-IN-SERVICE CONCERN RESOLUTION PROCESS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610907, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7316 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #609601, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13404 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092199, OCTOBER 01 1999)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #0475 -- DRIVEABILITY-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008203, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #03251 -- DRIVEABILITY-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008276, DECEMBER 22 2003)
- TSB #17312 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0420 AND/OR P0430. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008162, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- 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 #6905 -- INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT (NHTSA ID #6090213, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- 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:BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- TSB #6308 -- INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HARNESS CHAFFING ISSUE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606789, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #9912786 -- INFORMATION REGARDING HARNESS CHAFING ISSUE. *TT (NHTSA ID #607103, MAY 01 1999)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- TSB #9913138 -- INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT (NHTSA ID #609050, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #5705 -- VEHICLE EXHIBITING MULTIPLE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) RELATED SYMPTOMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605194, MARCH 01 1999)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
- TSB #0162 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT (NHTSA ID #619266, APRIL 02 2001)
- TSB #99-6193 -- INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT (NHTSA ID #607010, MAY 01 1999)
- 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)
- TSB #983566 -- INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT (NHTSA ID #607484, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #98110 -- SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605570, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #983566 -- INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT (NHTSA ID #607837, JANUARY 01 1998)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- TSB #982550 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING SOME VEHICLES WITH WINDSHIELD STRESS CRACKS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603567, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #9811487 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VEHICLES WITH WINDSHIELD STRESS CRACKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613398, APRIL 01 1998)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- TSB #15155 -- ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WIPER ARM FAILS TO CLEAN BACK GLASS. *ET (NHTSA ID #624934, AUGUST 01 2001)
- TSB #13310 -- THE REAR WIPER BLADE ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/22/99 MAY FLIP OVER WHEN RUN THROUGH SOFT CLOTH STYLE CAR WASHES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092133, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7238 -- A CONDITION WITH THE REAR WIPER BLADE ON VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/22/1999 MAY FLIP OVER WHEN RUN THROUGH SOFT CLOTH STYLE CAR WASHES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090816, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #12500 -- ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/22/99 THE REAR WIPER BLADE MAY FLIP OVER WHEN RAN THROUGH SOFT CLOTH STYLE CAR WASHES. *TT (NHTSA ID #605267, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #5799 -- COMPLAINTS THAT THE REAR WIPER BLADE FLIPS OVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #605212, MARCH 01 1999)
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
AIR BAGS
- TSB #6640 -- EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #610715, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #5852 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT (NHTSA ID #605240, MARCH 01 1999)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
- TSB #6640 -- EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #610715, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #12529 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091778, MARCH 01 1999)
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #99228 -- EXPERIENCING WATER LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE MOONROOF OPENING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089689, NOVEMBER 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 #6429 -- INFORMATION ON REFILLING TISSUES FOR THE CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #606842, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #5373 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WATER LEAK CONCERN FROM THE MOONROOF. *TT (NHTSA ID #615448, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #12289 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WATER LEAK CONCERN FROM THE MOONROOF. *TT (NHTSA ID #615536, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #982323 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603930, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #98203 -- CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603688, OCTOBER 12 1998)
- TSB #982720 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS CONCERNING ROOF RACK TAP PLATES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603584, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #9844 -- SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC (NHTSA ID #601263, MARCH 02 1998)
- TSB #9833 -- SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC (NHTSA ID #600587, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
- TSB #9831 -- REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC (NHTSA ID #600585, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
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)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- TSB #14265 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #620407, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #7440 -- THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT WHENEVER THE CLEAN AIR TUBE RETAINING CLAMPS ARE REMOVED FOR ANY REPAIR, PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE CAM AND THE CLEAN AIR TUBE RETAINING CLAMP BOLT. *TT (NHTSA ID #610827, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #982122 -- SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED THE THROTTLE STUCK AT IDLE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603684, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
- TSB #9913035 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #609033, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #99S09 -- RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #606320, MAY 01 1999)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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 #12554 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REVOLUTIONS PER MILE TIRE SIZE DATA. *TT (NHTSA ID #605291, MARCH 01 1999)
- 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 #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 #9852 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601290, APRIL 13 1998)
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 #13218 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILLL NOT MOVE FORWARD. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090591, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7079 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090430, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #982515 -- CONDITIONS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK LEVER BENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603653, DECEMBER 21 1998)
- TSB #11759 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #615261, AUGUST 01 1998)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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)
- TSB #11809 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SEAT SQUEAK / RATTLE / ROCK FROM THE FRONT POWER SEAT TRACK. *TT (NHTSA ID #615306, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #4701 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SEAT SQUEAK / RATTLE / ROCK FROM THE FRONT POWER SEAT TRACK. *TT (NHTSA ID #615241, AUGUST 01 1998)
INTERIOR LIGHTING
- TSB #8119 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #612309, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #985053 -- REPEAT / REVISE MESSAGE REGARDING FLASHING 4X4 LIGHTS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #613189, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
EQUIPMENT
- TSB #00E11 -- SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT (NHTSA ID #616814, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #8164 -- INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. *TT (NHTSA ID #612338, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #980321 -- PATS KEY PROGRAMMING. *AK (NHTSA ID #607725, JANUARY 01 1998)
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 #5652 -- COMPLAINTS THAT THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT. *TT (NHTSA ID #605192, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #12518 -- CONCERNS WITH THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT / RADIO DISPLAY READS CD TOO HOT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091761, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #12573 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE AUDIO SYSTEM SELECTIVE LIGHTING FEATURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #605297, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #5133 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL MEDIA (AM / FM CASS / CD) RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIO CONCERN OF NO DISPLAY OR GRAPHICS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615329, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #12127 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL MEDIA (AM/FM/CASS/CD) RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIO CONCERN OF NO DISPLAY OR GRAPHICS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613149, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985133 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL MEDIA (AM/FM/CASS/CD) RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIO CONCERN OF NO DISPLAY OR GRAPHICS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613270, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- 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)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #0285 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) BLOWS COLD AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCTS ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/30/2000 ONLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #637928, APRIL 29 2002)
- TSB #00213 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB (NHTSA ID #618546, OCTOBER 16 2000)
- TSB #98165 -- EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED, CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DRIP ON TO PASSENGER FLOOR. YD (NHTSA ID #609751, APRIL 07 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 #7084 -- SUBJECT ON MANUAL A/C SYSTEM-BLOWER WORKS IN HIGH SETTING ONLY. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090441, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13223 -- INFORMATION REGARDING MANUAL A/C SYSTEM- BLOWER WORKS IN HIGH SETTING ONLY. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090619, SEPTEMBER 01 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 #6692 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO / LOW AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND PROLONGED IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610733, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #12997 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO / LOW A/C PERFORMANCE AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND PROLONGED IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614782, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #9988 -- CONCERNS OR ERRATIC OR INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *TT (NHTSA ID #606408, MAY 03 1999)
- TSB #98238 -- CONDENSATE MAY LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603722, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
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)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CHILD SEAT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #0232 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *TT (NHTSA ID #630636, FEBRUARY 18 2002)
- TSB #15563 -- INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH (NHTSA ID #630097, JANUARY 01 2002)
- TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
- TSB #0154 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ACCOMPANIED BY A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND IN SOME CASES P1728. *TT (NHTSA ID #619433, MARCH 19 2001)
- TSB #13154 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #619449, MARCH 01 2001)
- TSB #981617 -- FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD (NHTSA ID #609754, APRIL 07 2000)
- TSB #14061 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST. **MR (NHTSA ID #613721, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #8164 -- INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR (NHTSA ID #613621, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #13857 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #612455, FEBRUARY 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 #99185 -- VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090055, SEPTEMBER 06 1999)
- TSB #6926 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS FOR 1997 - 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090262, SEPTEMBER 01 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 #99142 -- VEHICLES WITH A4WD TRANSMISSION AND 4.0L ENGINE MAY HAVE THE 4X4 INDICATOR LAMPS FLASHING. *TT (NHTSA ID #608418, JULY 12 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 #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 #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 #98259 -- SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603647, DECEMBER 21 1998)
- TSB #985103 -- VEHIUCLES WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC, 5.0L, 4.6L, 5.4L MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EVAP SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1450, P0455, P0446. *TT (NHTSA ID #613253, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #9812061 -- VEHICLES WITH OHV/SOHC, 5.0L 4.6L, 5.4L MAY EXHIBIT A (MIL) ON WITH EVAP SYSTEM DTC'S P1450,PO455,PO466. THE DECEMBER SBDS RELEASE WILL INCLUDED NEW AUTOMATED STATIC LEAK TEST FOR DIANOSING THESE CONCERNS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613030, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #4747 -- INFORMATION ON ADDITIONS TO THE FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. (NHTSA ID #607165, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- 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 #98421 -- EXHIBITING A SQUEAKING / CREAKING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE TURNING OR DURING ANY BODY FLEXING. *TT (NHTSA ID #601282, MARCH 02 1998)
- TSB #090308 -- MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455 (NHTSA ID #607711, JANUARY 01 1998)