1997 Ford Thunderbird
1997 Ford Thunderbird 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
SUSPENSION
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 #985A18 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROUGHNESS (BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION, STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AND / OR NIBBLE) UNDER LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS FROM 105 TO 0 KM/H (65 TO 0 MPH). *YC (NHTSA ID #601018, 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
- TSB #0222 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #630628, FEBRUARY 04 2002)
- TSB #99B29 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. *TT (NHTSA ID #612219, DECEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #99207 -- SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089651, OCTOBER 04 1999)
- TSB #13186 -- INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090542, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #99131 -- CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #606484, JUNE 28 1999)
- TSB #97050110617 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE COOLING INDICATOR LIGHT. *TW (NHTSA ID #52896, MAY 01 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #02221 -- ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008304, NOVEMBER 11 2002)
- TSB #870197 -- INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000592, OCTOBER 22 2002)
- TSB #99B29#1 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACMENT OF ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. **MR (NHTSA ID #613562, APRIL 01 2000)
- 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 #13180 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090538, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #9874 -- A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601343, APRIL 13 1998)
- TSB #983224 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE AIR FILTER AND / OR THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #607436, FEBRUARY 12 1998)
- TSB #97610 -- BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51990, MARCH 17 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 #0147 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT (NHTSA ID #619424, MARCH 05 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)
- TSB #983107 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINES BEING ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *TT (NHTSA ID #607401, FEBRUARY 25 1998)
- TSB #983108 -- EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 1998M3.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS ADDED TO FQR(FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *AK (NHTSA ID #607402, FEBRUARY 01 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
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 #BC0407961115 -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50753, NOVEMBER 15 1996)
- TSB #BC0490961112 -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT. *TW (NHTSA ID #50763, NOVEMBER 12 1996)
- TSB #BC9714961101 -- DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM. *TW (NHTSA ID #50860, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
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 #9834 -- AIR INLET-WATER IN AIR INLET ELBOW-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF AIR FILTER AND/OR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF)- VEHICLE SWITH 4.6L ENGINE. *AK (NHTSA ID #600588, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
- TSB #97M91 -- INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605621, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #96225 -- MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50944, OCTOBER 21 1996)
POWER TRAIN
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 #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 #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 #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
- TSB #BC0226970201 -- ERRATIC SHIFTHING OF THE TRANSMISSION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51082, JANUARY 02 1997)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- TSB #9887 -- EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #601237, APRIL 27 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)
- TSB #BC0810961011 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #50412, OCTOBER 11 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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 #BC105869705 -- OCCASIONAL FLASHING OF THE LOW COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID WARNING LAMPS SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING LOW TEMPERATURES. *TW (NHTSA ID #52866, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC2291970501 -- COMPLAINTS OF FLASHING LOW COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID WARNING LAMPS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52787, MAY 01 1997)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- TSB #BC3285970206 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FLASHINIG COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID LAMPS AFTER ENGINE START AND DURING EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES. *TW (NHTSA ID #51881, FEBRUARY 06 1997)
- TSB #962511 -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50968, DECEMBER 02 1996)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- TSB #12098 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY REQUIRE WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613082, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985111 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY REQUIRE WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #613261, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
STRUCTURE:BODY
- 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)
- TSB #9833 -- SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC (NHTSA ID #600587, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
- TSB #BC105709705 -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-INSTALLING LOOSE FENDER CLADDING. *TW (NHTSA ID #52853, MAY 01 1997)
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)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TIRES
- TSB #9852 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601290, APRIL 13 1998)
- TSB #9753 -- VIBRATION- TIRES- VIBRATION FELT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/20/96 EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH GOODYEAR TIRES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51933, MARCH 03 1997)
- 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
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- TSB #99129 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606460, JUNE 14 1999)
- TSB #9873 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT (NHTSA ID #601341, APRIL 13 1998)
- TSB #97090297184 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC (NHTSA ID #54070, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #02208 -- CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013060, OCTOBER 14 2002)
- 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)
- TSB #96226 -- AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW (NHTSA ID #50945, OCTOBER 21 1996)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
- 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 #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 #BC2364970501 -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING AND REINSTALLING A LOOSE FENDER CLADDING. *TW (NHTSA ID #52812, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #BC1023897230 -- VEHICLE EXHIBITS A PULL WHILE BRAKING, FOLLOW PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN 06-00-4 & PINPOINT TEST "A" ON 06-00-5 OF THE 1997 SERVICE MANUAL. *JD (NHTSA ID #51604, JANUARY 23 1997)