1996 Ford Windstar
1996 Ford Windstar 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:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- TSB #15767 -- SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING LINE PART ORDERING INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #637456, APRIL 01 2002)
- TSB #97120897251 -- THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY SLIP MOMENTARILY IN WET CONDITIONS CAUSING A REDUCTION IN POWER STEERING ASSIST OR THE GENERATOR LAMP. *YC (NHTSA ID #600584, MAY 27 1998)
SUSPENSION
- TSB #02152 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING / GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #635966, AUGUST 05 2002)
- TSB #02132 -- GRUNT / POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AT SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH WHEN TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #635987, JULY 08 2002)
- TSB #97110 -- SUSPENSION-DIAGNOSTIC AAN INSPECTION FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (S)- SERVICE TIP. *AK TIP. (NHTSA ID #6091315, JANUARY 02 1997)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
- TSB #12114 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END GRIND/CRUNCH NOISE DURING A SLOW SPEED TURN. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613104, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985137 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END GRIND / CRUNCH NOISE DURING A SLOW SPEED TURN. *TT (NHTSA ID #613274, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #BC1016397230 -- BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES AT ALL SPEEDS OR IDLE ON VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51512, JANUARY 23 1997)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SUSPENSION:REAR
- TSB #11474 -- SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF REAR END NOISE OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613384, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #982535 -- EXHIBITING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF REAR END NOISE OVER BUMPS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603555, APRIL 01 1998)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 #11505 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #613763, AUGUST 01 1998)
- 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:MASTER CYLINDER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
- TSB #14656 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #619160, FEBRUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #982465 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEEZING TEMPERATURES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603531, APRIL 01 1998)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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 #6392 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) LOW SPEED FALSE ACTIVATION WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606819, JUNE 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)
- TSB #985A51 -- ON SOME VEHICLES REPEAT REPAIRS MAY BE MADE TO 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (4WABS) DUE TO MISDIAGNOSIS OF 4WABS CONCERNS WHICH MAY RESULT IN REPLACEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613022, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #985A48 -- ON SOME VEHICLES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PUMP MOTOR MAY RUN WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE WHEN TURNING AND DRIVING OVER A BUMP. *TT (NHTSA ID #613013, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #97211 -- BRAKES - ANTI-LOCK - ABS PUMP MOTOR ACTIVATION WHILE BRAKING OVER A BUMP OR AN INCLINE - VEHICLES WITH TRACTION CONTROL - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/15/96. *TW (NHTSA ID #51395, JANUARY 20 1997)
- TSB #95212 -- THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR (NHTSA ID #46478, OCTOBER 01 1995)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
- TSB #15682 -- EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM AND / OR RED BRAKE LAMP ON AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #636312, MARCH 01 2002)
- TSB #12808 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) LOW SPEED FALSE ACTIVATION WITH NO DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE). *TT (NHTSA ID #606880, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #BC1014497020 -- COMPLAINTS OF THE RED BRAKE LAMP OR THE YELLOW ABS LAMP ON, CHECKING THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE THE FIRST STEP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51205, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0083970201 -- IF RED BRAKE LAMP OR THE YELLOW ABS LAMP IS ON, VERIFY THE MASTER CYLINDER IS FULL WITH BRAKE FLUID. *JD (NHTSA ID #51026, JANUARY 02 1997)
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
PARKING BRAKE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 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)
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 #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 #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 #13180 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090538, 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 #5518 -- INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605190, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #97610 -- BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51990, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #97516 -- ENGINE- 3.8L - "CHIRPING" NOISE DURING NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51954, MARCH 03 1997)
- TSB #9743 -- BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRP" OR "SQUEAK" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51682, FEBRUARY 17 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 #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 #99183 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090051, SEPTEMBER 06 1999)
- TSB #13242 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 97-20-08 FOR 3.8L ENGINES ONLY. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090638, SEPTEMBER 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 #982511 -- SERVICE TIPS ON COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL. *YC (NHTSA ID #603649, DECEMBER 21 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 #983108 -- EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 1998M3.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS ADDED TO FQR(FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *AK (NHTSA ID #607402, FEBRUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #9678 -- CONCERNS WITH THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE BLOCK DRAIN PLUG HOLE AND PLUG IS OVERSIZED. *TT (NHTSA ID #613330, MARCH 25 1996)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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 #983581 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONDITIONS OF EXHAUST DRONE AT 1700 RPM. *TT (NHTSA ID #607843, JANUARY 01 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- TSB #7120 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BLACK SOOT EMITTED FROM THE TAILPIPE LEAVING DEPOSITS ON RIGHT REARL LOWER QUARTER PANEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090716, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13309 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT BLACK SOOT ON THE LOWER SECTION OF THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092131, OCTOBER 01 1999)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- TSB #97212 -- NO START - INTERMITTENT - AFTER HOT SOAK IN FREEZING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TW (NHTSA ID #51398, JANUARY 20 1997)
- TSB #BC0543961107 -- VEHICLES MAY NOT START DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZING IN FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTAINED WITHIN CONSTANT CONTROL RELAY MODULE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50782, NOVEMBER 07 1996)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- TSB #98-0316 -- CONCERNS WITH SLOW FUEL FILL, DISTORTED FUEL TANK, FUEL GAGE ERRATIC, FUEL ODOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #607717, JANUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #BC105909705 -- INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY FUEL TANK SIZES. *TW (NHTSA ID #52870, MAY 01 1997)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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
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 #13024 -- 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 #610767, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #12099 -- VEHICLES WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE HAVE AN INLINE TRANSMISSION COOLER BYPASS VALVE LOCATED IN THE COOLER LINE NEAR THE RADIATOR COOLER. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613084, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #9888 -- INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC (NHTSA ID #601238, APRIL 27 1998)
- TSB #982512 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INOPERATIVE OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603540, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #980304 -- INTERMITTENT NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT WITH OR WITHOUT DTC P1784 ACTION. *AK (NHTSA ID #607705, JANUARY 01 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 #BC3524972301 -- VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 2/95 AND 9/01/96 MAY EXPERIENCE ROUGH/HARSH OR IRREGULAR SHIFTS DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO THE TRANSAXLE RANGE SENSOR. *JD (NHTSA ID #51505, 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 #BC0141970201 -- VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51041, 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 #BC5191961001 -- FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT (NHTSA ID #50469, OCTOBER 01 1996)
- TSB #95199 -- THE AX4S TRANSAXLES CONTAIN ELASTOMERIC GASKETS FOR THE MAIN CONTROL COVER AND THE BOTTOM PAN. THESE NEW GASKETS REPLACE THE CORK-STYLE GASKETS. THE ELASTOMERIC GASKET HAS IMPROVED DUABILITY AND SEALING CAPABILITY AND IS REUSABLE. (NHTSA ID #46466, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- TSB #BPI9904 -- CONDITIONS WITH THE TRAC OFF LAMP ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY AND THER MAY ALSO BE STORED TROUBLE CODES U1009 AND / OR U1027. (NHTSA ID #605850, JANUARY 01 1999)
- TSB #981519 -- TRACTION CONTROL LAMP FLASING INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES U1009 AND/OR U1027. *AK (NHTSA ID #609559, AUGUST 03 1998)
- TSB #98153 -- THIS TSB IS BEING REPUBLISHED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO REVISE THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION CROSS REFERENCE AND REVISE PCM SERVICE PART NUMBERS. *AK (NHTSA ID #609552, AUGUST 03 1998)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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 #5131 -- SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE HAVING AN INLINE TRANSMISSION COOLER BYPASS VALVE LOCATED IN THE COOLER LINE NEAR THE RADIATOR COOLER. *TT (NHTSA ID #615326, DECEMBER 01 1998)
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 #14773 -- INFORMATION ON INDEXING ORANGE DOT ON TORQUE CONVERTER TO FLEXPLATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619462, MARCH 01 2001)
- 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:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- TSB #01171 -- TRANSAXLE - AX4S - REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART - WINDSTAR VEHICLES ONLY. *NLM (NHTSA ID #625687, SEPTEMBER 03 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 #13024 -- 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 #610767, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #98221 -- INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *YC (NHTSA ID #603710, NOVEMBER 09 1998)
- TSB #BC0011972301 -- BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51384, JANUARY 23 1997)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
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)
- 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: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:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- TSB #97613 -- TRANSAXLE- AX4S/AX4N- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY AFTER TRANSAXLE EXCHANGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51995, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #96265 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW (NHTSA ID #50991, DECEMBER 16 1996)
- TSB #962510 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW (NHTSA ID #50967, DECEMBER 02 1996)
- TSB #BC0313961101 -- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW (NHTSA ID #50721, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- TSB #BC0605961101 -- BUFFALO, NY AREA ONLY - THE WINDSTAR ASSEMBLY PLANT WOULD LIKE TOP BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CRACKED WINDSHIELDS AND WOULD LIKE TO EXAMINE THE CRACKED WINDSHIELD BEFORE REPLACEMENT. *TW (NHTSA ID #50788, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
- TSB #96221 -- WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW (NHTSA ID #50940, OCTOBER 21 1996)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- TSB #BC1022097230 -- ADAPTERS ARE AVAILABLE TO CONVERT WINDSTAR "J HOOK" WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS TO A CONVENTIONAL PIN STYLE TO ALLOW THE USE AFTER MARKET BOOTED WINTER BLADES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51582, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC3381972301 -- ADAPTERS ARE AVAILABLE TO CONVERT VEHICLE "J HOOK" WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS TO A CONVENTIONAL PIN STYLE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51454, JANUARY 23 1997)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
- TSB #01156 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623944, AUGUST 06 2001)
- TSB #982677 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCH WHISTLE FROM THE HEATER CORE HOUSING CASE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603575, APRIL 01 1998)
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #9855 -- WET CARPET AND/OR HEADLINER IN CARGO AREA. *YC (NHTSA ID #601295, MARCH 16 1998)
- TSB #95161 -- SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD (NHTSA ID #45947, AUGUST 01 1995)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #99-8-15 -- SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606419, MAY 03 1999)
- TSB #98416 -- EXPERIENCING A GRINDING NOISE OR INOPERATIVE DOOR LOCK MAY OCCUR WHEN CYCLING THE POWER FRONT DOOR LOCKS ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #601277, MARCH 02 1998)
- TSB #983094 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR GRIND WHEN CYCLED. *TT (NHTSA ID #607384, FEBRUARY 25 1998)
- TSB #983303 -- CONCERNS OF BROKEN AND OR BINDING BLEND DOOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #607464, FEBRUARY 04 1998)
- TSB #9811349 -- VEHICLES WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR GRIND WHEN CYCLED. *TT (NHTSA ID #607518, FEBRUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #951911 -- EXCESSIVE WINDNOISE MAY BE HEARD AROUND THE UPPER DOOR OR DOOR GLASS AREAS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY POOR GLASS SEATING OF THE WEATHERSTRIPS DURING INITIAL INSTALLATION WHICH RESULTS IN SMALL GAPS. PROPERLY SEAT THE WEATHERSTRIPS TO REDUCE TH (NHTSA ID #46467, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- TSB #8249 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE METAL TABS ON THE LIFTGATE INNER PANEL THAT BOND TO THE OUTER SKIN SEPARATING AND CAUSING A RATTLE IN THE LIFTGATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #612685, MARCH 01 2000)
- TSB #13931 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE METAL TABS ON THE LIFTGATE INNER PANEL THAT BOND TO THE OUTER SKIN SEPARATING AND CAUSING A RATTLE IN THE LIFTGATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #612927, MARCH 01 2000)
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
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)
- TSB #96223 -- LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50942, OCTOBER 21 1996)
TIRES
SEATS
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #02208 -- CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013060, OCTOBER 14 2002)
- TSB # -- CLIMATE CONTROL IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN AND OR BINDING BLEND DOORS ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #607465, SEPTEMBER 23 1999)
- 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 #9913073 -- CLIMATE CONTROL IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN AND / OR BINDING BLEND DOORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609037, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #985086 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN DESCRIBED AS AN AIR CONDITIONER HISS NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #613214, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98125 -- VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A "WHISTLING" NOISE HEARD FROM THE A/C PLENUM. *TT (NHTSA ID #605607, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #97624 -- AIR CONDITIONING- WATER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR DRAIN TUBE DURING A/C SYSTEM OPERATION. *JD (NHTSA ID #52006, MARCH 17 1997)
- 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)
- TSB #96724 -- EXPERIENCING A MUSTY SMELL WITHIN THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER OPERATING ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/15/96. *TT (NHTSA ID #613346, MARCH 25 1996)
CHILD SEAT
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 #011701 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART. *ET (NHTSA ID #625034, AUGUST 01 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 #98-4723 -- ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON, AND MISFIRE DTC (S) PO300-PO306 ACTION. (NHTSA ID #607135, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #4639 -- INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON AND MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 - P0306. *TT (NHTSA ID #615177, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #9811484 -- SOME HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INOPERATIVE OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT. *TT (NHTSA ID #613395, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #980311 -- CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON AND MISFIRE DTC (S) P0300-P0306. *YC (NHTSA ID #603505, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #985A47 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER START-UP AND AN ABS CODE 1226 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #613009, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #98515 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING, RATTLING, CHIRPING, TICKING AND / OR BUZZING NOISE HEARD FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *YC (NHTSA ID #601304, MARCH 16 1998)
- TSB #983223 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #607435, FEBRUARY 12 1998)
- TSB #BC2295970501 -- INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY 20 GALLON OR 25 GALLON FUEL TANKS - 1996 SERVICE MANUAL INCORRECTLY LISTS FUEL TANK AT 16 GALLONS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52791, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #96716 -- CUSTOMER CONCERN OF AN OBJECTIONABLE ODOR EMITTED FROM THE CARPET UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613337, MARCH 25 1996)