1997 Ford Probe
1997 Ford Probe TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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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:RACK AND PINION:RACK
SUSPENSION:REAR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- TSB #99194 -- INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090082, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
- TSB #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: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, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #981510 -- REVISED OIL PUMP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. YD (NHTSA ID #609549, AUGUST 03 1998)
- TSB #9874 -- A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601343, APRIL 13 1998)
- TSB #97111097235 -- SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0505. *YC (NHTSA ID #53661, NOVEMBER 10 1997)
- TSB #BC1019097230 -- OIL PUMP TO CYLINDER BLOCK ALIGNMENT CONCERN ON VEHICLE BUILT BETWEEN 9/5/96 AND 12/9/96 WITH ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER FS200304 THROUGH FS209265. JD (NHTSA ID #51549, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC3492972301 -- AN OIL PUMP TO CYLINDER BLOCK ALIGNMENT CONCERN ON VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 9/5/96 AND 12/9/96 WITH ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER FS200304 THROUGH FS209265. *JD (NHTSA ID #51485, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #9729 -- NOISE - BUZZ/VIBRATION IN REVERSE AND/OR CLICKING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION ON RIGHT HAND TURNS DURING ACCLERATION - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/6/97 WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #51390, JANUARY 20 1997)
- TSB #BC0132970201 -- A CLUNK ON LEFT HAND TURNS WHILE ACCELERATING. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE #1 ENGINE MOUNT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51038, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC1012697020 -- CLUNK ON LEFT HAND TURNS WHILE ACCELERATING ON 1997 PROBE 2.0L CD4E VEHICLES. MAY BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE ENGINE MOUNT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51190, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC9666961001 -- 2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50527, OCTOBER 01 1996)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
- 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)
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 #9864 -- INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #601312, MARCH 30 1998)
- TSB #BC3081970226 -- PARTIALLY RESTRICTED VACUUM HOSE TO CANNISTER MAY BE CAUSE OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) CODE P0441. *TW (NHTSA ID #51684, FEBRUARY 26 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #9943 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT (NHTSA ID #604751, MARCH 08 1999)
- TSB #BC0045972301 -- BEGINNING DECEMBER 2, 1996 (BEGINNING TRAN SERIAL NUMBER (6337-0001)) ALL CD4E TRANSAXLES ARE BUILT WITH A REDESIGNED PUMP BODY SEPARATOR PLATE AND PUMP BODY SEPARATOR PLATE GASKET. *JD (NHTSA ID #51397, JANUARY 23 1997)
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #4674 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #615213, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #11791 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO CRANK / NO START IN PARK. VEHICLE WILL CRANK AND START IN NEUTRAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #615292, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #BC0422961119 -- CONCERNS OF TRANSMISSION POPPING OUT OF 3RD OR 5TH GEAR. *TW (NHTSA ID #50749, NOVEMBER 19 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #0015 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612203, JANUARY 10 2000)
- TSB #99249 -- THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090198, NOVEMBER 29 1999)
- TSB #99152 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT (NHTSA ID #608431, JULY 26 1999)
- TSB #9888 -- INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC (NHTSA ID #601238, APRIL 27 1998)
- TSB #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
- TSB #BC3204970214 -- HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC'S 628 OR P0741. *TW (NHTSA ID #51804, FEBRUARY 14 1997)
- TSB #BC0045970201 -- BEGINNING DECEMBER 2, 1996 ALL CD4E TRANSAXLES ARE BUILT WITH A REDESIGNED PUMP BODY SEPARATOR PLATE AND PUMP BODY SEPARATOR PLATE GASKET. *JD (NHTSA ID #51019, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #962614 -- TRANSAXLE - CD4E - HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741. *TW (NHTSA ID #50999, DECEMBER 16 1996)
- TSB #962411 -- TRANSAXLE - CD4E - NEW DESIGN PARKING PAWL RATCHET SPRING AND PARKING CAM ACTUATING LEVER ASSEMBLY. *TW (NHTSA ID #50910, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- TSB #0224 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0 (NHTSA ID #630631, FEBRUARY 04 2002)
- TSB #14936 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E AUTO TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR GEAR RATIO OR HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2 / 2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SPEED SENSOR (TSS) REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #620232, MAY 01 2001)
- TSB #00182 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB (NHTSA ID #618586, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #982311 -- MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603725, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #BC5197961001 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #50474, OCTOBER 01 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
- TSB #98246 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC (NHTSA ID #604059, DECEMBER 07 1998)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- TSB #962511 -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50968, DECEMBER 02 1996)
- TSB #96245 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY - PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50904, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
AIR BAGS
- TSB #BC1017597230 -- THE LUMBAR BAG INFLATES BUT DOES NOT APPLY ADEQUATE PRESSURE TO THE SEAT BACK MAY BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE LUMBAR BAG SUPPORT RODS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51528, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #96254 -- RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULE - DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE 51 - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. *TW (NHTSA ID #50961, DECEMBER 02 1996)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #9831 -- REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC (NHTSA ID #600585, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
- TSB #9833 -- SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC (NHTSA ID #600587, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TIRES
- 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)
SEATS
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)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- 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 #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)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
- TSB #99111 -- INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606433, JUNE 14 1999)
- TSB #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 #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 #9812016 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE CHECK ENGINE FALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1407 IS STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. (NHTSA ID #613029, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985016 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1407 IS STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #613038, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #BC1030597020 -- PAINT BLISTER, PEEL OR CRACK CONCERNS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51760, FEBRUARY 01 1997)