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.
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
PARKING BRAKE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #031404 -- ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. (NHTSA ID #10011162, AUGUST 23 2004)
- TSB #03144 -- ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003744, JULY 21 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 #16380 -- SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008319, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
- TSB #14864 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #619335, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #14520 -- INFORMATION PERTAINING TO 4.6L 4V PULLEY INSTRUCTIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #616835, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #14520 -- SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #620471, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13181 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART (CONTINUED). *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090540, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6996 -- INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE TORQUE VALUES OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER WATER PUMP BOLTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090309, 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 #996795 -- SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE REGARDLESS OF TRANSMISSION, MAY EXHIBIT A (FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT- BELT NOISE, DAMAGE, AND / OR BELT COMES OFF). *TT (NHTSA ID #608762, AUGUST 01 1999)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #0214 -- SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #630001, JANUARY 21 2002)
- TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
- TSB #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 #15158 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH (NHTSA ID #624571, AUGUST 01 2001)
- TSB #0147 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT (NHTSA ID #619424, MARCH 05 2001)
- TSB #13987 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTAINE FUEL CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE OF A SLIGHT KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THOUGH NO DAMAGE (NHTSA ID #620289, MARCH 01 2001)
- TSB #0119 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION AND IN SOME CASES ENGINE BACKFIRING THROUGH THE INDUCTION SYSTEM ON COLD STARTS (27 DEGREES C / 80 DEGREES F) WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES PRESENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #618080, JANUARY 22 2001)
- TSB #14538 -- SOME POLICE INTERCEPTORS MAY EXHIBIT POOR ACCELERATION AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE AFTER THE 3-4 SHIFT FROM 110 MPH UP TO THE VEHICLE SPEED LIMITER (130 MPH). *TT (NHTSA ID #616990, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #8373 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #612769, MARCH 01 2000)
- TSB #14439 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCEL WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTANE FUEL MAY EXAGGERATE THE CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #620449, JANUARY 01 2000)
- 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 #996108 -- CONDITIONS WITH A HARD START OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233. *TT (NHTSA ID #606971, MAY 01 1999)
- 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)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #0258 -- INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT (NHTSA ID #636052, NOVEMBER 25 2002)
- TSB #15922 -- SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT (NHTSA ID #637824, MAY 01 2002)
- TSB #15067 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A POWERTRAIN NOISE DESCRIBED AS A BRIEF ROAR, HOOT OR GROAN BETWEN 2500 - 3500 RPM WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS HALF WAY DOWN, DURING SHIFTING OR WHEN DEPRESSING AND RELEASING THE CL (NHTSA ID #621005, JULY 01 2001)
- TSB #13737 -- INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 AND / OR P1639 AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TT (NHTSA ID #620269, MARCH 01 2001)
- TSB #00142 -- INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1635 OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. *JB (NHTSA ID #618529, JULY 10 2000)
- TSB #7152 -- EXHIBITING A SPEEDOMETER THAT READS FASTER THAN ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090770, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13274 -- EXHIBITING A SPEEDOMETER THAT READS FASTER THAN ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090702, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #9943 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT (NHTSA ID #604751, MARCH 08 1999)
- TSB #12086 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER AND DTC P1635 AFTER A PCM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613067, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985080 -- CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 AFTER A PECM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TT (NHTSA ID #613210, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #12120 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH 10/30/98 MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613139, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #04198 -- MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO FIRST/REVERSE FROM A STOP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010718, OCTOBER 04 2004)
- TSB #17577 -- GEAR WHINE IN 1ST, 3RD AND REVERSE GEARS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008138, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #01235 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF BEING STUCK IN REVERSE, DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR MAY POP OUT OF REVERSE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630341, NOVEMBER 26 2001)
- TSB #14071 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION OIL SEEPAGE, OIL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #620498, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13200 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 5-SPEED- EXCHANGE TRANSMISSION UNIT. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090566, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #996839 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T-45 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT INABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE, REVERSE GEAR JUMP-OUT, WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OR ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #608782, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #13080 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT THE INABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE, REVERSE GEAR JUMP-OUT, WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OR ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091883, AUGUST 01 1999)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
STRUCTURE:BODY
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SEATS
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #15373 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #630354, NOVEMBER 01 2001)
- TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
- TSB #14907 -- CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #620221, MAY 01 2001)
- TSB #8485 -- INFORMATION REGARDING FREE FLOOR MAT EXCHANGE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613649, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #8043 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0136, P0141, P0156, P0161. *TT (NHTSA ID #612243, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #8150 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1998 AND FEBRUARY 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A LOSS OF REMOTE TRANSMITTER OPERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #612329, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13737 -- ALL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND/OR DTC P1635 AFTER A PCM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612732, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13815 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6LO 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0136,P0141,P0156,P0161. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612831, JANUARY 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 #99197 -- SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090107, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
- TSB #99186 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090057, SEPTEMBER 06 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 #99153 -- CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE CONCERNS THAT BEVERAGES WILL SPILL WHEN PUT INTO THE CUP HOLDER. *TT (NHTSA ID #608432, JULY 26 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 #6402 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW MUSTANG, COBRA R AND ECONOLINED FEATURED ON THE NEXT SPOTLIGHT ON QSF SHOW. *TT (NHTSA ID #606828, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #5893 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOSS OF KEY FOB (REMOTE TRANSMITTER) OPERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #605252, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #12566 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOSS OF KEY FOB (REMOTE TRANSMITTER) OPERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091812, MARCH 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 #5295 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER 1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN INABILITY TO PROGRAM NEW RKE TRANSMITTERS TO THE VEHICLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615401, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #12214 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMGER 1998 MAY EXHIBIT AN INABILITY TO PROGRAM NEW RKE TRANSMITTERS TO THE VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #615475, DECEMBER 01 1998)