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1997 Ford Taurus

Technical Service Bulletins

There are also 4 Ford recalls » 251 TSBs » for the Ford Taurus.

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

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

STEERING

• TSB #982742 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING GROAN NOISE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603595, APRIL 01 1998)

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

• TSB #9705019584 -- CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN. *YC (NHTSA ID #52930, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #9724 -- STEERING - GRUNTING OR GROANING NOISE DURING STEERING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/8/96. *TW (NHTSA ID #51381, JANUARY 20 1997)

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

• TSB #98241 -- DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC (NHTSA ID #604053, DECEMBER 07 1998)

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

• TSB #9941 -- EXPERIENCING A MOANING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #604749, MARCH 08 1999)
• TSB #9851 -- EXERPEINCING A MOANING NOISE HEARD FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #601289, MARCH 16 1998)
• TSB #BC3061970228 -- REPEAT POWER STEERING GRUNT/GROAN AFTER COMPLETION OF TSB 97-02-04. *TW (NHTSA ID #51670, FEBRUARY 28 1997)
• TSB #BC3142970220 -- GROAN OR MOAN NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *TW (NHTSA ID #51734, FEBRUARY 20 1997)
• TSB #BC1030697020 -- GROAN OR MOAN NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *JD (NHTSA ID #51763, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC9584961001 -- INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF GRUNT OR GROAN DURING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN. *TT (NHTSA ID #50503, OCTOBER 01 1996)

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

• TSB #5897 -- EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605254, MARCH 01 1999)
• TSB #12570 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091815, MARCH 01 1999)

SUSPENSION

• TSB #6612 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE DUE TO FRONT STRUT, FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS OR SYMPTOMS SUCH AS PREMATURE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR DUE TO SEIZED REAR BRAKE CALIPERS OR SLIDES. *TT (NHTSA ID #610705, JULY 01 1999)
• TSB #BC1012497020 -- REMOVING OR REPLACING ONE OF THE FRONT STRUT SPRING ON A VEHICLE US A ROTUNDA #014-00781 STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR MASTER SET. *JD (NHTSA ID #51188, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0851961007 -- PROCEDURE FOR CONCERNS OF RIDE QUALITY. *TT (NHTSA ID #50433, OCTOBER 07 1996)

SUSPENSION:FRONT

• TSB #98-4731 -- CLUNK OR PLOP COMING FROM FRONT END. *AK (NHTSA ID #607143, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #97111097231 -- DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. *YC (NHTSA ID #53658, NOVEMBER 10 1997)
• TSB #BC0308A97020 -- THUMP/KLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW (NHTSA ID #51622, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC1016397230 -- BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES AT ALL SPEEDS OR IDLE ON VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51512, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC0308970201 -- THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD (NHTSA ID #51108, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0308961101 -- THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *TW (NHTSA ID #50716, NOVEMBER 01 1996)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

• TSB #8199 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. (NHTSA ID #612411, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #BC0308972301 -- THUMP/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. *JD (NHTSA ID #51416, JANUARY 23 1997)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

• TSB #BC0130970201 -- REMOVING OR REPLACING ONE OF THE FRONT STRUT SPRINGS ON A 1996/97 TAURUS OR SABLE VEHICLE USE ROTUNDA #014-00781 STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR MASTER SET. *JD (NHTSA ID #51036, JANUARY 02 1997)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

• TSB #9725 -- SUSPENSION - CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - TAURUS SABLE BUILT THROUGH 1/14/97 - CONTINENTAL BUILT THROUGH 12/16/96. *TW (NHTSA ID #51383, JANUARY 20 1997)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

• TSB #BC3482972301 -- REPLACING FRONT REAR STRUTS ON A VEHICLE, THE REPLACEMENT STRUT MAY APPEAR TO BE APPOXIMATELY 2" TOO SHORT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51478, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC1019697230 -- REPLACING FRONT OR REAR STRUTS ON A 1996/97 VEHICLE, THE REPLACEMENT STRUT MAY APPEAR TO BE APPROXIMATELY 2" TOO SHORT WHEN COMPARED TO THE STRUT IN THE VEHICLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51556, JANUARY 23 1997)

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

• TSB #BC2311970501 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52806, MAY 01 1997)

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 #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 #BC1012397020 -- RESIDUAL BRAKE PRESURE ON THE REAR BRAKES OF A 1996-1997 VEHICLE, MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT THE REAR CONTROL ARMS TO REMAIN AT THE NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT POSITION- SUPPORT DURING LIFTING PROCESS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51187, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0144970201 -- RESIDUAL BRAKE PRESSURE ON THE REAR BRAKES OF A 1996-1997 TAURUS OR SABLE, MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT THE REAR CONTROL ARMS TO REMAIN AT THE NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT POSITION. IF THE REAR CONTRAL ARM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS ALLOWED TO HANG ALL THE WAY D (NHTSA ID #51044, JANUARY 02 1997)
• 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)
• TSB #BC0762961016 -- REPETITIVE THUMPING/KNOCKING NOISE PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL SPEED WHEN BRAKING. *TT (NHTSA ID #50398, OCTOBER 16 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

• TSB #BC0503961108 -- DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SYSTEM INDICATORS KIT WITH DTCS C1165 AND/OR C1175. *TW (NHTSA ID #50772, NOVEMBER 08 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

• TSB #BC0251970201 -- ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATION WITH DTC C1095. *JD (NHTSA ID #51084, JANUARY 02 1997)

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #041601 -- WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018745, NOVEMBER 14 2005)
• TSB #18614 -- SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017916, MAY 01 2005)
• TSB #5255 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE, COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, AND OR LACK OF HEAT. *TT (NHTSA ID #615372, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #5048 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE; COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, LACK OF HEAT. *TT (NHTSA ID #613143, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #4621 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE, COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, LACK OF HEAT. *TT (NHTSA ID #615159, AUGUST 01 1998)

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 #03141 -- IN VEHICLE LOCTITE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CAMSHAFT TUBE AND GEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003741, 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 #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 #15879 -- SOME SHO VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE VALVE COVER AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #637741, MAY 01 2002)
• TSB #01124 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT (NHTSA ID #622665, JUNE 25 2001)
• 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 #13180 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090538, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #5518 -- INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605190, MARCH 01 1999)
• TSB #982514 -- CONCERNS WITH THE TIMING ARROWS/FLAGS ON THE BACK OF THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (S) ARE MIS-MARKED BY AS MUCH AS 30 DEGREES ROTATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #603652, DECEMBER 21 1998)
• TSB #984984 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONCERN ON ACCELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #613024, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #98B26 -- COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT INSTALLATION ON CERTAIN TAURUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L VULCAN METHANOL ENGINES. GASOLINE OR ETHANOL ENGINES ARE COVERED BY OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B23.*AK (NHTSA ID #609565, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #9874 -- A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601343, APRIL 13 1998)
• TSB #982523 -- SOME ENGINE VALVES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *AK (NHTSA ID #603548, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #9811481 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #613390, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #97090297181 -- SOME VEHICLES DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS AND/OR WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PUDDLES AND /OR THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE DAMAGED. *YC (NHTSA ID #54067, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)
• TSB #9772 -- HESITATION- ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51909, MARCH 31 1997)
• TSB #97610 -- BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51990, MARCH 17 1997)
• TSB #9765 -- HESITATION- ON ACCELERATION- VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51984, MARCH 17 1997)
• TSB #BC1030097020 -- WHISTLE OR SQUEAL NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON 1997 VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/1/96 WITH THE 2-VALVE ENGINE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51753, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC1010297020 -- ENGINES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A UNIQUE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY WHICH THREADS INTO THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER USING A LEFT-HANDED THREAD. HEATING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WILL DAMAGE THE RUBBER COMPONENTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51163, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0180970201 -- THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT, FOUND UNDERNEATH THE PULLEY HAS A STANDARD RIGHT AND LEFT HAND THREAD. TO AVOID DAMAGE TO PLASTIC, AVOID USING HEAT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51048, JANUARY 02 1997)

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 #0147 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT (NHTSA ID #619424, MARCH 05 2001)
• TSB #14584 -- SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. *JB (NHTSA ID #617878, JANUARY 01 2001)
• TSB #8583 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR (NHTSA ID #613689, APRIL 01 2000)
• TSB #99183 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090051, SEPTEMBER 06 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 #12079 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEAD SPEED. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613057, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #985065 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING HARD START / LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #613201, 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 #982112 -- SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A HARD START/LONG CRANK TIME CONDITION. *YC (NHTSA ID #603675, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #98-4735 -- HARD START/LONG CRANK. (NHTSA ID #607149, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #98-4803 -- SOME 1996-1998 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. (NHTSA ID #607211, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #4630 -- SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL STALLING CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615166, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #4636 -- DIAGNOSING HARD START / LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615174, 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)
• TSB #BC3205970214 -- CONCERN OF WATER INGESTION IN ENGINE. *TW (NHTSA ID #51805, FEBRUARY 14 1997)

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

• TSB #BC2224970501 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A KNOCK OR WOP NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TW (NHTSA ID #52768, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC1029897020 -- KNOCK OR WOP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51748, FEBRUARY 01 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #01116 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONS SUCH CONTAMINATED / CORRODED COOLANT; LEAKING / DISCOLORED COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLES; VIBRATION FROM ENGINE; LEAKING HEATER CORE; COOLANT OVERFLOW; HIGH TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS, ETC. (NHTSA ID #622646, JUNE 11 2001)
• TSB #98B23S1 -- INSTALLATION OF COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #604845, JANUARY 01 1999)
• TSB #98-4724 -- CONTAMINATED/CORRODED COOLANT, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURE GAUGE. *AK (NHTSA ID #607136, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #98B23 -- THE OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B23 CONTAINED INCORRECT LABOR ALLOWANCE AND COOLANT PART NUMBER INFORMATION (NHTSA ID #609563, AUGUST 17 1998)
• TSB #98B27 -- COOLANT BY-PASS KIT REPLACEMENT ON CERTAIN TAURUS VEHICLES. ENGINES PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WITH 98B18 SERVICE BY-PASS KIT. (NHTSA ID #609564, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #980305 -- VEHICLES EXPERIENCING COOLANT ODOR, COOLANT OVERFLOW, HIGH OR FLUCTUATING TEMP GAUGE READINGS, BLOWN OR LEAKING HOSES, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, FAILED ENGINE, AND LACK OF HEAT. *YC (NHTSA ID #602158, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #98B18 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B18- COOLING SYSTEM BY-PASS KIT INSTALLATION. *AK (NHTSA ID #601219, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #BC0252970201 -- UNEVEN IDLE RPM, STALL, ROUGH RUNNING, SURGE, AND/OR SPARK KNOCK WHEN THE COOLING FANS COME ON AT A IDLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51085, JANUARY 02 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #02183 -- EXHAUST SYSTEM Y-PIPE CRACK AT THE NOISE VIBRATION HARNESS BRACKET. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008592, SEPTEMBER 16 2002)
• TSB #14856 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH 3.0L 2V VULCAN OR 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST RUST-THRU, WELD FATIGUE CONDITION BETWEEN THE TWO TOEBOARD CATALYSTS WHERE A TIE-IN BRACKET IS WELDED TO THE FORMED INLET PIPE OF THE REAR BANK TOEBOARD C (NHTSA ID #619333, APRIL 01 2001)
• 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)

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 #15390 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT (NHTSA ID #630408, NOVEMBER 01 2001)

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

• TSB #985083 -- SOME VEHICLES (3.0L 4 VALVE ONLY) MAY EXHIBIT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEADY SPEED. *TT (NHTSA ID #613211, NOVEMBER 01 1998)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

• TSB #976011 -- EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #605804, NOVEMBER 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0713961021 -- CONCERNS OF A SURGE (POWERTRAIN SHUFFLE) AT 35-40 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #50379, OCTOBER 21 1996)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

• TSB #98-4741 -- FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY OR FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC OPERATION. *AK (NHTSA ID #607156, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #11793 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONCERN WHEN PARKED IN A STEEP NOSE-UP POSITION WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT (NHTSA ID #615294, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #4676 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONCERN WHEN PARKED IN A STEEP NOSE-UP POSITION WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL AND FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT (NHTSA ID #615221, AUGUST 01 1998)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

• TSB #98251 -- CONCERNS OF A POSSIBLE CHAFING OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WIRES RESULTING IN AN OPEN FUSE AND/OR INOPERABLE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY OR A NO START CONDITION. *YC (NHTSA ID #603639, DECEMBER 21 1998)
• TSB #5226 -- INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #615345, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #12189 -- INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613242, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #BC0196970201 -- NOISY FUEL PUMPS ON 1996/1997 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES. REVISED FUEL PUMP TO ALEVIATE NOISE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51066, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC1010197020 -- NOISY FUEL PUMPS ON 1996/97 VEHICLES. A REVISED FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN RELEASED WITH A MODIFIED MANIFOLD OUTLET TO REDUCE NOISE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51162, JANUARY 02 1997)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

• TSB #14087 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). **MR (NHTSA ID #613729, APRIL 01 2000)
• TSB #96225 -- MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50944, OCTOBER 21 1996)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

• TSB #0398 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002780, MAY 12 2003)

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #17358 -- GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008183, AUGUST 01 2004)
• TSB #15370 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT (NHTSA ID #630351, NOVEMBER 01 2001)
• TSB #15392 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #630356, NOVEMBER 01 2001)
• TSB #9943 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT (NHTSA ID #604751, MARCH 08 1999)
• TSB #12178 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613234, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #97111097237 -- CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC (NHTSA ID #53663, NOVEMBER 10 1997)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

• TSB #12559 -- CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #605294, MARCH 01 1999)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #9802169838 -- TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC (NHTSA ID #600591, MAY 27 1998)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #0015 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612203, JANUARY 10 2000)
• 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 #983112 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT (NHTSA ID #607407, FEBRUARY 23 1998)
• TSB #BC2380970501 -- HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TW (NHTSA ID #52820, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
• TSB #BC0042972301 -- FOR 1996 3.0L 2-VALVE VEHICLES STOP UPDATING THE PROCESSOR TO THE R-12 CALIBRATION. THIS UPDATE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL ON COLD ENGAGEMENT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51392, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC101209702 -- VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51184, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0011970201 -- A BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES ON 1996/97 TAURUS/SABLE AND WINDSTARS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51009, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #962613 -- TRANSAXLE - AX4S - EXTENDED 2-3 SHIFT AND/OR HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE RPM DURING 2-3 SHIFT AT LIGHT TO MEDIUM THROTTLE AND/OR NO 2-3 SHIFT - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50998, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #BC9683961001 -- PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE CALIBRATION FROM R-11 TO R-12 FOR STALLING ON DECEL & MISFIRE CODES ON 3.0L VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #50542, OCTOBER 01 1996)

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 #5205 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NGS ERROR MESSAGE, TOTAL CHECKSUM ERROR AFTER NGS / SBTS PCM REPROGRAMMING. *TT (NHTSA ID #615337, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #12169 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NGS ERROR MESSAGE AFTER NGS/SBTS PCM REPROGRAMMING. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613186, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #97090297183 -- EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC (NHTSA ID #54069, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)

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

• TSB #996123 -- CONCERNS WITH BUZZ OR VIBRATION WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK. *TT (NHTSA ID #606980, MAY 01 1999)

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

• TSB #12616 -- INFORMATION ON TRANSAXLE SERVICE CASE REPLACEMENT WITH OSS (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR) HOLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #605338, MARCH 01 1999)

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)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

• TSB #03123 -- TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002684, JUNE 23 2003)
• TSB #9865 -- TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC (NHTSA ID #601316, MARCH 30 1998)
• 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:DRIVELINE

• TSB #9802169837 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #600590, MAY 27 1998)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #15142 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 SHIFT AFTER INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. *YH (NHTSA ID #624854, AUGUST 01 2001)
• TSB #99184 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090053, SEPTEMBER 06 1999)
• TSB #996735 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT (NHTSA ID #608455, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #BC0011972301 -- BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51384, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC0680961024 -- VEHICLES SHIPPED W/ LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #50357, OCTOBER 24 1996)
• 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)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

• TSB #982675 -- A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #603573, APRIL 01 1998)

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:BATTERY

• TSB #BC0307A97020 -- BATTERY OES DEAD OVERNIGHT. *TW (NHTSA ID #51616, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0307972301 -- BATTERY GOES DEAD- CHECK THE CURRENT DRAW WITH AN AMMETER. *JD (NHTSA ID #51414, JANUARY 23 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

• TSB #97111097234 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC (NHTSA ID #53660, NOVEMBER 10 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

• TSB #8016 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. **MR** (NHTSA ID #613611, APRIL 01 2000)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

• TSB #BC0850961007 -- CONCERNS OF VEHICLE STALL, HESITATION STUMBLE, ROUGH IDLE, MISSING, FUEL PRESSURE, OR FUEL PRESSURE RELATED CHECK THE REAR GROUND. *TT (NHTSA ID #50432, OCTOBER 07 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

• TSB #BC0309972301 -- SURGE AT STEADY CRUISE (POWER TRAIN SHUFFLE), MISFIRE CODES, STALLS AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51418, JANUARY 23 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

• TSB #980314 -- EXPERIENCING A HARD START / LONG CRANK. *YC (NHTSA ID #603508, APRIL 01 1998)
• TSB #9767 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0172, P0175, P1130, P1150 AND/OR P1152 STORED IN MEMORY AND/OR STALL ON LOW SPEED ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION- 3.4L SHO VEHICLES ONLY. *JD (NHTSA ID #51986, MARCH 17 1997)
• TSB #BC0309970201 -- SURGE AT STEADY STATE CRUISE (POWER TRAIN SHUFFLE), MISFIRE CODES,STALLS AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TW (NHTSA ID #51624, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
• TSB #BC0042970201 -- FOR 1996 3.OL 2-VALVE VEHICLES STOP UPDATING THE PROCESSOR TO THE R-12 CALIBRATION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51016, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #962511 -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50968, DECEMBER 02 1996)

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 #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)
• TSB #BC3272970207 -- VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - VEHICLE WILL NOT START WITHOUT THE CORRECT IGNITION KEY. *TW (NHTSA ID #51870, FEBRUARY 07 1997)
• TSB #BC1025097230 -- PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. *JD (NHTSA ID #51621, JANUARY 23 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 #00263 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER. *TT (NHTSA ID #616828, DECEMBER 22 2000)
• TSB #982513 -- EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *YC (NHTSA ID #603651, DECEMBER 21 1998)
• TSB #12238 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615496, DECEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #5301 -- INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT (NHTSA ID #615406, DECEMBER 01 1998)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

• TSB #982320 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC (NHTSA ID #603780, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
• TSB #BC1032697020 -- VEHICLES HAVE A CABIN AIR FILTER THAT MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51783, FEBRUARY 01 1997)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

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

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

• TSB #02236 -- ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008314, NOVEMBER 25 2002)

AIR BAGS

• TSB #BC2310970501 -- DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE - CLARIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONS IN SERVICE MANUAL. *TW (NHTSA ID #52805, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #9763 -- STEERING- STEERING COLUMN- AIR BAG SLIDING CONTACT SERVICING- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51982, MARCH 17 1997)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

• TSB #BC105739705 -- WHEN PERFORMING THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE, THE SERVICE MANUALS DO NOT CLEARLY STATE WHICH SIMULATORS TO USE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. *TW (NHTSA ID #52855, MAY 01 1997)

STRUCTURE

• TSB #BC3410972301 -- WATER LEAK AT THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR ON VEHICLES, CHECK FOR A BROKEN COWL TOP INNER PANEL SHIELD. *JD (NHTSA ID #51457, JANUARY 23 1997)

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

• TSB #BC1021497230 -- WATER LEAK AT THE RIGHT FRONT FLOOR, CHECK FOR A BROKEN COWL TOP INNER PANEL SHIELD. *JD (NHTSA ID #51575, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #9723 -- FRAME - SUBFRAME INSULATORS - CLUNK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION HEARD OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/28/97. *TW (NHTSA ID #51380, JANUARY 20 1997)
• TSB #96261 -- BODY - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES ELECTRICAL - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES MISCELLANEOUS - PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1997 TAURUS/SABLE AND TAURUS SHO VEHICLES. *TW (NHTSA ID #50987, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #962515 -- NOISE-"CREAKING" IN A-PILLAR WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND/OR TURNING-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/96. *JD (NHTSA ID #50971, DECEMBER 02 1996)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #98164 -- A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD (NHTSA ID #609732, APRIL 07 2000)
• TSB #982323 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603930, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
• TSB #9831 -- REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC (NHTSA ID #600585, FEBRUARY 16 1998)

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 #9761 -- LOCKS- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)- LOCATION OF RKE FOBS- SERVICE TIP- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 3/17/97. *JD (NHTSA ID #51980, MARCH 17 1997)

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

• TSB #BC0152970201 -- WATER LEAK IN THE REAR OF A TAURUS OR SABLE WAGON, CHECK FOR WATER ENTERING IN AT THE REAR HATCH HINGES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51046, JANUARY 02 1997)

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

• TSB #983496 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT B1522 OR GEM "HOOD SW" PID CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607811, JANUARY 16 1998)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

• TSB #13250 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SLIGHT VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090649, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #12163 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION ONLY. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613178, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #98-4737 -- ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION. *AK (NHTSA ID #607151, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #983221 -- EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT SPPEDS OF 45 MPH AND ABOVE WITH THE CRUISE ON. (NHTSA ID #607433, FEBRUARY 12 1998)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

• 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)

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

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

INTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #13802 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. AUDIO AND CLIMATE CONTROLS CONTINUE TO OPERATE DURING THE ICP'S LOSS OF ILLUMINATION CONDITION. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY INTERNAL RIBBO (NHTSA ID #620271, MARCH 01 2001)

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #00E11 -- SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT (NHTSA ID #616814, DECEMBER 01 2000)

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

• TSB #8316 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO. (NHTSA ID #612739, MARCH 01 2000)
• 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 #97090297184 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC (NHTSA ID #54070, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)
• TSB #BC1013997010 -- MAY HAVE NO AUDIO IN CDDJ MODE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51202, JANUARY 02 1997)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #02208 -- CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013060, OCTOBER 14 2002)
• TSB #99195 -- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090085, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
• TSB #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 #99B01 -- EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTION, DUE TO A FRACTURE OF THE COMPRESSOR'S INTERNAL ROTOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #606323, APRIL 01 1999)
• TSB #4655 -- INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT (NHTSA ID #615191, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #11773 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT (NHTSA ID #615273, AUGUST 01 1998)
• 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 #BC0541961107 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLE CONDITION FROM THE A/C EVAPORATOR. *TW (NHTSA ID #50780, NOVEMBER 07 1996)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #02153 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518, INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL. *TT (NHTSA ID #635968, AUGUST 05 2002)
• TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
• TSB #00203 -- A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.*JB (NHTSA ID #618541, OCTOBER 02 2000)
• TSB #00191 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JB (NHTSA ID #618578, SEPTEMBER 18 2000)
• TSB #8016 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP). (NHTSA ID #612570, JANUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #7855 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. (NHTSA ID #612216, JANUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #13802 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612819, 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 #7292 -- NNERS OF THE EDSR-OF-THE-MONTH QUALITY AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092093, OCTOBER 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 #99127 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1135 OR P1155 STORED IN MEMORY AND / OR A LONG CRANK / SLOW START. *TT (NHTSA ID #606445, 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 #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 #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 #9884 -- THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE FOR MISFIRES AT HIGH ENGINE RPMS DURNG ENGINE WARM UP. *YC (NHTSA ID #601233, APRIL 27 1998)
• TSB #090308 -- MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455 (NHTSA ID #607711, JANUARY 01 1998)
• TSB #980312 -- ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON WITH MISFIRE DTC(S). (NHTSA ID #607713, JANUARY 01 1998)
• TSB #9705011635 -- INFORMATION IN TSB 97-09-04 IS INCORRECT. *YC (NHTSA ID #52913, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)
• TSB #BC3100970224 -- MICRON FILTER - REMINDER THAT THE FILTER MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES - SYMPTOMS THAT MIGHT INDICATE NEED FOR CHANGE INCLUDE POOR A/C-HEATER PERFORMANCE AND/OR WINDOW FOGGING. *TW (NHTSA ID #51699, FEBRUARY 24 1997)
• TSB #BC0264970201 -- THE REAR MAIN SEAL REMOVAL TOOL LISTED IN THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THE 3.0L 4V DURATIC AND 4.6L CONTINENTAL ENGINES, IS INCORRECT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51099, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0253970201 -- OWNER GUIDE LISTS THAT THE 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE USES A FL-400-S OIL FILTER AND THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC USES A FL-820-S FILTER. *JD (NHTSA ID #51087, JANUARY 02 1997)
• TSB #BC0535961108 -- THE EGR TUBE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS IN SERVICE MANUAL ARE INCORRECT. *TW (NHTSA ID #50777, NOVEMBER 08 1996)