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TSB List for the 1998 Ford Taurus

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 Taurus are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
  • TIRES
  • INTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

    • TSB #98241

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604053

      DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #9941

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604749

      EXPERIENCING A MOANING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9851

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601289

      EXERPEINCING A MOANING NOISE HEARD FROM THE POWER STEERING DURING ENGINE IDLE. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #5897

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605254

      EXPERIENCING A SQUEAKING AND / OR POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OUTER TIRE RODS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12570

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091815

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT OUTER TIE RODS SQUEAK AND / OR POP NOISE OVER BUMPS AND / OR TURNING. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #6612

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610705

      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 Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

    • TSB #8199

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612411

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #99194

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090082

      INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4647

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615184

      IMPORTANT PRE-DELIVERY INFORMATION REGARDING SOME VEHICLES DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #5304

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615407

      INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #984647

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603662

      SOME VEHICLES WILL BE DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #11764

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615265

      SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WHICH WILL BE DELIVERED WITH COVERS OVER THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #985A5

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601003

      HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9814

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605562

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #9845

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601264

      AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #041601

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018745

      WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18614

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017916

      SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #031404

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011162

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #03141

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003741

      IN VEHICLE LOCTITE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CAMSHAFT TUBE AND GEAR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02221

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008304

      ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #870197

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000592

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #15879

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637741

      SOME SHO VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE VALVE COVER AREA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01124

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622665

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #14355

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618630

      INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #14355

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #620504

      EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6997

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090310

      SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13180

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090538

      INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #996874

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608805

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13101

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091905

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #5518

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605190

      INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982514

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603652

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #9874

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601343

      A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #982523

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603548

      SOME ENGINE VALVES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #9811481

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613390

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #0214

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630001

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #01246

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630515

      ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01205

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627927

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #0147

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619424

      SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14584

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #617878

      SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #8583

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613689

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR Read More »

    • TSB #99183

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090051

      SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6567

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610689

      SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6478

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606870

      INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FORD QUALITY RENEWAL 2.5L AND 3.0L 4V ENGINES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6696

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610737

      SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99816

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606420

      FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12545

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605281

      INFORMATION ON DETERMINING ONBOARD VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VS. NON-ORVR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982511

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603649

      SERVICE TIPS ON COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #982112

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603675

      SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE A HARD START/LONG CRANK TIME CONDITION. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #12079

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613057

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ OR RATTLE CONDITION ON A COLD START OR DURING A LOW RPM STEAD SPEED. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #12174

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613224

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #98-4803

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607211

      SOME 1996-1998 TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. Read More »

    • TSB #9811481

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613390

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MOAN NOISE AT IDLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #11530

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613794

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #9811156

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607858

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION WITH POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #01116

      Date Announced:
      JUN 11, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622646

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #9853

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601293

      COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS SUCH AS: STUCK THERMOSTAT; VIBRATION OR THUMPING FROM ENGINE'; LEAKING RADIATOR OR HEATER CORE; COOLANT SMELL; ... ;LACK OF HEAT. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #983113

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607409

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITON AND / OR A THERMOSTAT STUCK-CLOSED. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #02183

      Date Announced:
      SEP 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008592

      EXHAUST SYSTEM Y-PIPE CRACK AT THE NOISE VIBRATION HARNESS BRACKET. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #14856

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619333

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #982010

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603695

      EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9864

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601312

      INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #982310

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603724

      MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #15390

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630408

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #985083

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613211

      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 Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #976011

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #605804

      EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #98-4741

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607156

      FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY OR FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC OPERATION. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #4677

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615222

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #11795

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615296

      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 Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #98251

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603639

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #5226

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615345

      INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12189

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613242

      INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #9818

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605568

      FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

    • TSB #14087

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613729

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). **MR Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #0398

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002780

      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 Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #17358

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008183

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #15820

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637556

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15370

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630351

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15392

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630356

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9943

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604751

      INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12178

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613234

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #97111097237

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53663

      CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    • TSB #12559

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605294

      CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #0015

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612203

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #99152

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608431

      INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982312

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603740

      ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9888

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601238

      INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #98411

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601272

      SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR BLUE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSAXLES. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #983112

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607407

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00E11

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619150

      SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12704

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091676

      SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12515

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605276

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0135 OR P0155 CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION (PCM). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12603

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605325

      VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIAHNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0135 OR P0155 CAUSED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97090297183

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54069

      EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC Read More »

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

    • TSB #996123

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606980

      CONCERNS WITH BUZZ OR VIBRATION WITH THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK. *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #12616

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605338

      INFORMATION ON TRANSAXLE SERVICE CASE REPLACEMENT WITH OSS (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR) HOLE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • TSB #03148

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003748

      NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #03123

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002684

      TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9865

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601316

      TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #9802169837

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600590

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #15059

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621059

      CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14220

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613907

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14220

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #620388

      INFORMATION USED TO SERVICE AX4N TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING SHUDDER DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99184

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090053

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #996735

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608455

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #9985

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606404

      SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REDESIGNED AX4N PUMP GASKET. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12614

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605336

      SUBJECT REGARDING REDESIGNED TRANSAXLE PUMP GASKET TO REMOVE GASKET MATERIAL THAT COULD BREAK OFF AND STICK VALVES IN THE VALVE BODY. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

    • TSB #982675

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603573

      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 Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99B05

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604856

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98246

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604059

      FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #0245

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636065

      INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4695

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615233

      SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL LOCKS BUILT BETWEEN 4/7/98 AND 7/17/98 MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF EXCESSIVE POWER DRAIN OR DEAD BATTERY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #11803

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615301

      SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL LOCKS BUILT BETWEEN 4/7/98 AND 7/17/98 MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF EXCESSIVE POWER DRAIN OR DEAD BATTERY. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #99222

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089681

      SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #8016

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613611

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. **MR** Read More »

    • TSB #996040

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606955

      SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE LOCATION. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #012113

      Date Announced:
      OCT 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627774

      SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #9943

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604751

      INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #0162

      Date Announced:
      APR 02, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619266

      VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99-6193

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607010

      INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12154

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613173

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #98110

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605570

      SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #983566

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607484

      INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #983566

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607837

      INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • TSB #99139

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606508

      CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #02176

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008580

      LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #00263

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616828

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982513

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603651

      EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #5301

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615406

      INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12238

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615496

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #982320

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603780

      SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #02236

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008314

      ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

    • TSB #01156

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623944

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #13472

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610888

      FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #996040

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606955

      SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE LOCATION. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #98203

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604389

      CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #98164

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609732

      A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD Read More »

    • TSB #7306

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090880

      SERVICE TIP FOR VEHICLES BUILT 11/1/1997 - 2/15/1999 WITH SINGLE ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRROR SUN VISORS ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN SUNVISOR STOWAGE BRACKET. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13381

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092180

      SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE TIP FOR SUN VISOR BRACKET BREAKAGE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98203

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604389

      CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982323

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603930

      INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #98203

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603688

      CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9844

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601263

      SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9831

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600585

      REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9833

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600587

      SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #99242

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090184

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99-8-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606419

      SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98163

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090873

      LOCKS FAILED. YD Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • TSB #983496

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607811

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT B1522 OR GEM "HOOD SW" PID CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #985084

      Date Announced:
      JUN 19, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613212

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE REDUCED DECELERATION FEEL AND LESS ENGINE RPM REDUCTION AT CLOSED THROTTLE WITH THE VEHCLE MOVING; SPEED CONTROL NOT RESPONDING QUICKLY WHEN SWITCHED TO OFF OR DECEL MAY ALSO BE NOTED. Read More »

    • TSB #13250

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090649

      INFORMATION REGARDING SLIGHT VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #6646

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610719

      SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 12/17/97 AND 6/30/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR A ROUGH IDLE AFTER A COLD START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12066

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613035

      SOME VEHICLES WERE CALIBRATED WITH INCREASED AIR FLOW AT CLOSED THROTTLE TO PREVENT TIP-IN BUMPS, A RESULT MAY BE REDUCED DECELERATION FEEL AND LESS ENGINE RPM REDUCTION AT CLOSED THROTTLE WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING. Read More »

    • TSB #12163

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613178

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION ONLY. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #98-4737

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607151

      ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #983221

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607433

      EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT SPPEDS OF 45 MPH AND ABOVE WITH THE CRUISE ON. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

    • TSB #99126

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606443

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH SPARK KNOCK; ROLLING IDLE; AND / OR MISFIRE CODES STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #0035

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612323

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HIGH IDLE. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #6646

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610719

      SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 12/17/97 AND 6/30/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR A ROUGH IDLE AFTER A COLD START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #5203

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615335

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #9852

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601290

      INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #13802

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620271

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #00E11

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616814

      SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6283

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607047

      IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PRE-DELIVERY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12784

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091729

      INFORMATION ON REMOVING REAR TIE DOWN BRACKETS DURING PDI AS REQUIRED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #980321

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607725

      PATS KEY PROGRAMMING. *AK Read More »

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

    • TSB #8316

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612739

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #99129

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606460

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #9873

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601341

      EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97090297184

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54070

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #02208

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013060

      CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #7249

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090834

      INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99195

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090085

      SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99196

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090087

      INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4655

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615191

      INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #11773

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615273

      SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #02153

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635968

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #01157

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623988

      INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #00203

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618541

      A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.*JB Read More »

    • TSB #00191

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618578

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION BETWEEN LAYERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #7855

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612216

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. Read More »

    • TSB #13802

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612819

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL (ICP) ILLUMINATION. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #99234

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090131

      INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #7292

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092093

      NNERS OF THE EDSR-OF-THE-MONTH QUALITY AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6579

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610697

      INFORMATION DIAGNOSING VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1309 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99111

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606433

      INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #991210

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606461

      FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98259

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603647

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #4619

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615157

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #983293

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607455

      INFORMATION REGARDING INCORRECT PIN POINT TEST. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #090308

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607711

      MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455 Read More »

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