Mercury Buyers Guide
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Crash Test Data for 2000 Mercury
| Mercury Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 2000 Grand Marquis |  | |  | | Not Tested |
| 2000 Mountaineer | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2000 Mystique | Not Tested | Not Tested |  | | Not Tested |
| 2000 Sable | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2000 Sable | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2000 Villager | | | | | Not Tested |
Service Bulletins for 2000 Mercury
| 2000 MERCURY COUGAR | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Number: 0015 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00182 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 00186 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO START CONDITION WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH IS IN THE INTERMITTENT OR LOW-SPEED SETTING DURING VEHICLE START-UP. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 0019 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 0024 | |
| VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE LOW COOLANT LAMP TO ILLUMINATE WITH COOLANT AT NORMAL OPERATING LEVEL, VEHICLES WITH 2.5 L ENGINES. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00252 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, AN OBJECTIONABLE EXHAUST, SULFUR, OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, SUCH AS FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 00256 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V6 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FLICKERING CONDITION OF THE HEADLAMP, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, RADIO, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS DURING ENGINE START-UP AND MAY CONTINUE DURING THE FIRST SEVERAL MINUTES OF ENGINE IDLE. | |
| Bulletin Number: 00265 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A MOANING / GROANING NOISE ON INITIAL BRAKE APPLICATION (COLD SOAK). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0037 | |
| VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE MALFUNCTION INCIATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 0063 | |
| VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE WATER LEAKS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DURING HEAVY RAINS AND/OR GOING THROUGH CAR WASH- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/2/99 THROUGH 11/22/99 EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES AND CD4E TRANSAXLES. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00S03 | |
| SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE REPLACEMENT. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 0114 | |
| EXPERIENCING A SPARK KNOCK OR PRE-IGNITION CONDITION ON VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION DURING STEADY CRUISE DRIVING OR UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01156 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01157 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01162 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 22-SEP-2000, MAY EXHIBIT THE BRAKE LAMPS STAYING ON. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01181 | |
| BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 01224 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE DEFROSTER GRILLE EDGES LIFT OUT OF THE DASH PAD. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01246 | |
| ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0135 | |
| SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U2017 AND / OR U2018. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0147 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0162 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 02176 | |
| LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 02208 | |
| CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0224 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0 | |
| Bulletin Number: 0245 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0246 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COMPLAINTS OF FALSE ALARM ACTIVATION OFTHE PERIMETER ANTI-THEFT ALARM OR BEING INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03148 | |
| NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 031501 | |
| INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 031514 | |
| THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1380, P1381, P1383, AND/OR P0340 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03181 | |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03203 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 04104 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 AND/OR P0430/ 2.5L ENGINE ONLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 041514 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04174 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 041814 | |
| STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042107 | |
| GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04217 | |
| GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04N02 | |
| ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP. THIS PROGRAM EXTENDS THE COVERAGE OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM). *TT *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 13169 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING RADIO REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13318 | |
| SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN OF RADIO VOLUME GOING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING OR FLUCFTATING BY ITSELF. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13319 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO THAT IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13324 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PAINT BUBBLING / PEELING ON THE FRONT AND / OR REAR BUMPER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13325 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT AND / OR INOPERATIVE SPEAKER FUNCTION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13355 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13386 | |
| INFORMATION ON INVESTIGATING HARD START / NO START CONDITIONS ACCOMPANIED BY OVERFUELING IN AMBIENTS BELOW 32F/0C, ON VEHICLES WITH VCT EQUIPPED 2.0L ZETEC ENGINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13454 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13468 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13507 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH THE OPTIONAL OVERHEAD WARNING INDICATOR CONSOLE MAY EXHIBIT THE DOOR AJAR WARNING AND INTERIOR COURTESY LAMPS ILLUMINATING WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13508 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WINDNOISE OR WHISTLE FROM THE WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR MOLDINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13552 | |
| SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN OF RADIO OPERATING WITH IGNITION SWITCH OFF, WITH OR WITHOUT A KEY IN IGNITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13830 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 5, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD/NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXINATELY 30 MINUTES. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13866 | |
| EXPERIENCING A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13936 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE BATTERY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATING DUE TO FUSE 2 OR 7 BLOWING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13975 | |
| VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 25, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14077 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14355 | |
| INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14376 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR DISC BRAKE MOAN / GROAN NOISE. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14401 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERN NOTED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14472 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR SQUEAL IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14472 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR SQUEAL IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14475 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS) MAY EXHIBIT AN ABS LIGHT ON CONDITION DIAGNOSED AS RELATED TO THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14491 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14516 | |
| INFORMATION ON IMPROVED FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE GROMMET. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14516 | |
| VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JUN 21, 2000, AN IMPROVED FUEL FILLER TANK GROMMET IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14837 | |
| INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A FUEL LEVEL INDICATION INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING TO EMPTY WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14838 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSIONS BUILT 7/1/2000 THRU 12/20/200 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BOTH FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, (REPORTED AS A LOSS OF POWER) TCIL LAMP FLASH, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14971 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 02-01-2001 MAY EXHIBIT THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING TO EMPTY WITHFUEL IN THE TANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15020 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERN NOTED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15118 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING DRIFT/PULL TO THE RIGHT. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 15183 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING COUGAR HEADLAMP PARTING LINE, WHICH RESULTS FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND CAN BE SEEN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 15197 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF BACKLITE/HATCHBACK MOLDINGS BECOMING LOOSE. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 15241 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15241 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15257 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE DEFROSTER VENT EDGES LIFTING OUT OF THE DASH PAD. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15390 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15538 | |
| SUBJECT ON BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 15636 | |
| CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15828 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15830 | |
| BATTERY LAMP ON, HOWEVER THE CHARGING SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16028 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS NOTED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 17174 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 OR P1072/P0175 STORED IN MEMORY OR AS HARD FAULTS. HESITATION, LACK OF POWER OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6984 | |
| CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT AND / OR INOPERATIVE SPEAKER FUNCTION WHEN THE RADIO IS REMOVED OR REINSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7242 | |
| SOME CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE RADIO VOLUME GOING UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING OR FLUCTUATING BY ITSELF. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7243 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO THAT IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7244 | |
| A CONCERN WITH PAINT BUBBLING / PEELING ON THE FRONT AND / OR REAR BUMPER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7245 | |
| EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT AND / OR INOPERATIVE SPEAKER FUNCTION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7249 | |
| INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7430 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7451 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7532 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WINDNOISE OR WHISTLE FROM THE WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR MOLDINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7822 | |
| THE NEW SYNTHETIC TRANSMISION FLUID MUST BE USED WHENEVER ADDING FLUID OR PERFORMING ANY TYPE OF SERVICE TO THE TRANSAXLE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE MTX-75 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8054 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 5, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8128 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THE IDLE SPEED MAY ALSO REMAIN SLIGHTLY HIGHER OR LOWER THAN DESIRED WHEN THIS NOISE IS PRESENT. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8192 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN / GRIND NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON THE FIRST APPLICATION AFTER THE VEHICLES HAS BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8218 | |
| EXPERIENCING THE BATTERY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATING DUE TO FUSE 2 BLOWING INTERMITTENTLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8262 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE BATTERY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATING DUE TO FUSE 2 OR 7 BLOWING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8334 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5 ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 25, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8571 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 99193 | |
| EXPERIENCING A GRINDING / GROANING / SQUEAKING / SQUEALING NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE SUNROOF. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99194 | |
| INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99196 | |
| INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99222 | |
| SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99234 | |
| INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99244 | |
| EXHIBITING A WINDNOISE AND / OR WATER LEAK AROUND THE B-PILLAR MOULDINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99249 | |
| THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00213 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 00214 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SEVERE DUTY VEHICLES. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 002310 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0111 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT EXHIBIT SATISFACTORY DURABILITY UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED BY POLICE, TAXI OR LIMO / LIVERY VEHICLES SUCH AS EXTENDED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. * | |
| Bulletin Number: 01114 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATIONS FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01137 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01156 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01157 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 0116 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLE, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0350 - P0360 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01181 | |
| BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 012110 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK OR OIL WEEPAGE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AT THE RIGHT HAND REAR OR THE LEFT HAND FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 012113 | |
| 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 CONTROL | |
| Bulletin Number: 012114 | |
| PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01213 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01246 | |
| ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0125 | |
| SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0147 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0158 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING OR CLICKING TYPE NOISE IN FIRST GEAR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0162 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 02136 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 02176 | |
| LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 02208 | |
| CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0222 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0245 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0274 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHBIT A SQUEAK / CREAK NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR HINGE AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0297 | |
| SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 3/5/2002 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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. | |
| Bulletin Number: 03144 | |
| ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 031501 | |
| INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03157 | |
| GRINDING TYPE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03181 | |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03193 | |
| EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03203 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03228 | |
| LACK OF AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COOLING AND RESTRICTED/REDUCED AIR FLOW THROUGH THE A/C VENTS TYPICALLY DURING EXTENDED IDLING CONDITIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0326 | |
| REVISED COOLING FAN MOTOR AVAILABLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03261 | |
| NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 041514 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 041601 | |
| WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04174 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04189 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042107 | |
| GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04217 | |
| GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042421 | |
| SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04251 | |
| ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 05N04 | |
| EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF | |
| Bulletin Number: 07212 | |
| SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: 13290 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13355 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13360 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING COWL WEATHERSTRIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13361 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STATIC NOISE THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS WITH THE RADIO TUNED TO THE LOWER AM BAND WHEN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER IS OPERATING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13448 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OIL THAT HAS A MILKY APPEARANCE AT PREDELIVERY INSPECTION DUE TO CONDENSATION IN THE CRANKCASE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13487 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES THE SEAT BELT MINDER INDICATOR WILL FLASH AND THE CHIME WILL SOUND IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITH THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13553 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A THUMP NOISE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SECONDS AFTER INITIAL AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13952 | |
| EXHIBITING STATIC NOISE THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS WITH THE RADIO TUNED TO THE AM BAND WHEN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER IS OPERATING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14080 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH FULL SIZE LUXURY WHEEL COVERS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14081 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE KEYLESS ENTRY PAD. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14181 | |
| CONCERNS WITH FUEL TANK THUMP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14181 | |
| VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14310 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INCORRECT P1729 (4X4 LOW SWITCH) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IN CONTINUES MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14807 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HOOT NOISE AT IDLE COMING FROM THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1506 AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14821 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14862 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14864 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14907 | |
| CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15026 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STALL AT IDLE AFTER START-UP CONDITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15061 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT 04/15/2000 OR EARLIER EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE DOOR-MOUNTED KEYPAD, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LAMPS THAT SELF-ACTIVATE AND A WEAK OR DISCHARGED VEHICLE BATTERY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15130 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TURN SIGNAL FAST FLASH CONDITION WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BLOWER SPEED AT THE FULL HOT OR FULL COLD SETTING. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 15158 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 15793 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15808 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A ONE-TOUCH DOWN MODULE OR A DRIVERS DOOR MOUDLE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE DRIVERS WINDOW MOVES DOWN WHEN ONE OF THE OTHER WINDOWS IS OPERATED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15812 | |
| OVERSPEED WARNING CHIME ACTIVATION WHEN TRAVELLING ABOVE 70 M PH / 110 KPH. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15893 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16068 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE VIBRATION AT 1100-1500 RPM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16380 | |
| SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16401 | |
| BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD ADJUSTMENT. BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CONDITION. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 17757 | |
| INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 17810 | |
| TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 17871 | |
| MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS UNDER ACCELERATION CAUSED BY IGNITION COIL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7207 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7249 | |
| INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7259 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE COWL WEATHERSTRIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7260 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STATIC NOISE THROUGH AM RADIO WHILE USING REAR DEFROST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7474 | |
| INFORMATION ON THE REVISED SEAT BELT MINDER STRAGETY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7919 | |
| INCORRECT INFORMATION ABOUT THE BELTMINDER FEATURE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUAL INCORRECTLY DESCRIBES THE BELTMINDER FEATURE AS BEING DEPENDENT ON VEHICLE MOTION. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8038 | |
| EXPERIENCING A THUMP NOISE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM APPROXIMATELY 5-10 SECONDS AFTER INITIAL AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR ENGAGEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8049 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STATIC NOISE THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS WITH THE RADIO TUNED TO THE LOWER AM BAND WHEN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER IS OPERATING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8060 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT STEERING DRIFT / WANDER CONDITION, USUALLY NOTED DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8077 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANY OF P0350 THROUGH P0358 COIL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ROUGH IDLE UNDER COLD START CONDITIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8190 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANY OF P0350 - P0358 COIL (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES), CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND ROUGH IDLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8283 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STATIC NOISE THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS WITH THE RADIO TUNED TO THE AM BAND WHEN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER IS OPERATING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8382 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS, BUCK / JERK, SURGE IN THE IGNITION COIL / SPARK PLUG BOOT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8576 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH FULL SIZE LUXURY WHEELS COVERS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 991412 | |
| SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR GREEN SERVICE TAGGED 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99194 | |
| INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99196 | |
| INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99208 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE INTERIOR DOME LAMP MAY NOT BE ADHERED TO THE ROOF. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99219 | |
| THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE WORKSHOP MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN A PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING THE PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99222 | |
| SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99234 | |
| INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99242 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: CSP 08B04 | |
| FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: TSB 19-2026 | |
| Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo | |
| 2000 MERCURY MERCURY | |
| Bulletin Number: 13248 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING SBDS EVAP TEST FOR DTC PO455. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 7130 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7434 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL / TIRE RELATED VIBRATION THAT IS DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. *TT | |
| 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | |
| Bulletin Number: 0015 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00201 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 00213 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 002310 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 002405 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0351 THROUGH P0354 POSSIBLE WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 00245 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0351 THROUGH P0354 POSSIBLE WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0083 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 00L09 | |
| SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 00M12 | |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 00M12 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION SUPPLLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES - CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01110 | |
| AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01114 | |
| SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01137 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01156 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01157 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01181 | |
| BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 012113 | |
| 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 CONTROL | |
| Bulletin Number: 01246 | |
| ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01411 | |
| HIGH-PITCHED FRONT AXLE SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0154 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ACCOMPANIED BY A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND IN SOME CASES P1728. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0162 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0186 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01B77 | |
| OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 02138 | |
| LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 02171 | |
| PAINT-PREMATURE CLEARCOAT CRACKING-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 02176 | |
| LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 02208 | |
| CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 02221 | |
| ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 0232 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0242 | |
| CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0245 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0276 | |
| INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ENGINE RATTLE NOISE FROM PRIMARY CHAIN DRIVE AREA BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM ON COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0281 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC (SINGLE OVER-HEAD CAM) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN RATTLE NOISE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0282 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0285 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) BLOWS COLD AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCTS ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/30/2000 ONLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 030508 | |
| FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03148 | |
| NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 031501 | |
| INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03181 | |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03199 | |
| RATTLE/BUZZ SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03203 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03261 | |
| NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0335 | |
| IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0358 | |
| FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 041514 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04174 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04189 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042107 | |
| GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04217 | |
| GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042421 | |
| SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04251 | |
| ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04262 | |
| FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0471 | |
| WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13049 | |
| EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13097 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO 2-STEP UNLOCK OR A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1834 (DOOR UNLOCK DISARM OUTPUT - CIR) GENERATED BY THE GEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13101 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13147 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS MODULE ACTIVE COMMAND MODES FEATURE OF NGS SOFTWARE VERSION 16.1. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13157 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200 - 1600 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13166 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13170 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0 L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13171 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13172 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13174 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING CONTACT ENGINEERING WITH BATTERY LEAK CONCERNS. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13176 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING REAR AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13177 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13181 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART (CONTINUED). *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13193 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING REAR AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13213 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING RADIO LIGHTS AND DISPLAY FLICKER/FLASH WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13222 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABLE. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13223 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING MANUAL A/C SYSTEM- BLOWER WORKS IN HIGH SETTING ONLY. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13260 | |
| SERVICE TIPS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ASSIST WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES WITH SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13261 | |
| SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING A 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13263 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE RIGHT A PILLAR / UPPER DOOR HINGE AREA WHILE DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13290 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13300 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13315 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND 3.73:1 RATIO / 8.8 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE DURING VARIOUS DRIVE MODES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 TO 65 MPH. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13333 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUSE #18 IN THE FUSE JUNCTION PANEL INTERMITTENTLY GOING OPEN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13334 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM UP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13335 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM UP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13337 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/99 MAY EXHIBIT FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13340 | |
| EXHIBITING A MISS / ROUGH IDLE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON AND DTC P0340 IN SELF TEST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13350 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH A4WD BUILT PRIOR TO 9/13/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0 - 45 MPH. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13352 | |
| VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC 4 WHEEL DRIVE MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) FUNCTIONAL CONCERNS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13388 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE, BE AWARE THAT WHEN THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE IS ENABLED AND THE CUSTOMER PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL MODE, THE NEUTRAL TOW INDICATOR WILL GO OUT WHEN THE GEM GOES TO SLEEP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13404 | |
| SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13412 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13414 | |
| EXHIBITING A LACK OF HEAT, EXHAUST SULPHUR SMELL AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13415 | |
| EXHIBITING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR STABILIZER BAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13425 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING DISCONTINUED RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13426 | |
| EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13435 | |
| EXPERIENCING A POPPING, SNAPPING OR TICKING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT A-PILLAR / UPPER DOOR HINGE AREA WHLE DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13440 | |
| EXPERIENCING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13482 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE-OFF DUE TO THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT BEING TWISTED AND ALLOWING A GROUND OUT CONDITION TO OCCUR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13483 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR SUSPENSION LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1726 IN SELF TEST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13504 | |
| CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE THROUGH THE HIGH MILAGE / TIME-IN-SERVICE CONCERN RESOLUTION PROCESS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13512 | |
| A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE LEFT FRONT POWER WINDOW IS INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13545 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV OR 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO INJECTOR(S) CONTAMINATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13563 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND B1998 IN SELF TEST. ENGINEERING HAS RELEASED A ROBUST OVERLAY HARNESS TO INSTALL ON VEHICLES THAT COME IN FOR THIS ISSUE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13581 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 IN SELF TEST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13723 | |
| SOME ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOW SPEED WHINING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13725 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH A4WD MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13752 | |
| SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13843 | |
| ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13857 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13879 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING A GEM MODULE ON 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC, OHV AND THE NEUTRAL TOW KIT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14010 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/22/99 AND EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS THAT LEAD TO IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14011 | |
| SOME 2000 AND 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14012 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PREMIUM AM / FM / CASSETTE / SINGLE CD (PIONEER T100I RADIO) MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO REMAINING ON AFTER THE KEY IS SHUT OFF AND REMOVED POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY / NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14048 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14056 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14061 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14062 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14090 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / NO START CONDITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14198 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT LOWER DOOR HINGE(S) WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14345 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL STRT-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14371 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14451 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0351, P0352, P0353 AND / OR P0354 IN SELF TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. | |
| Bulletin Number: 14451 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351, P0352, P0353 AND / OR P0354 IN SELF TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14554 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT THE TCIL ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF) IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14560 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE START UP TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14583 | |
| CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14586 | |
| SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD BUILT PRIOR TO 9/13/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0-45 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION IN 4 AUTO MODE WHICH MAY CHARACTERISTIC WITH THE CONTROL TRAC 4X4 SYSTEM. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14617 | |
| SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14819 | |
| SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14847 | |
| CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14868 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14907 | |
| CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15119 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 15155 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WIPER ARM FAILS TO CLEAN BACK GLASS. *ET | |
| Bulletin Number: 15168 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 15249 | |
| CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15406 | |
| CONCERNS WITH REAR WIPERS THAT DO NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAN THE BACK GLASS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15422 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15470 | |
| CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK NOISE OR CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM, DURING COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15496 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15532 | |
| INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15563 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 15564 | |
| SOME 4 DOOR VEHICLES WITH THE AUTOLAMP FEATURE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF THE HEADLAMPS STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15567 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15692 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15887 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15910 | |
| CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16040 | |
| EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16114 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) AND / OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16131 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND B1998 SET. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16735 | |
| VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16935 | |
| AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 17316 | |
| FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6905 | |
| INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6915 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS MODULE ACTIVE COMMAND MODES FEATURES OF THE NGS SOFTWARE VERSION 16.1 IS NOT FUNCTIONING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6929 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200 - 1600 PRM WHEN VEHICLE IS RECEIVED FROM ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6937 | |
| CONCERNS WITH SQUEAK -TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6986 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6987 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE NOISE(CAM CHAIN NOISE). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6990 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A BATTERY LEAK CONCERN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6992 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING VARIOUS DRIVE MODES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6993 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6997 | |
| SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7005 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING REAR AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 7075 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING RADIO LIGHTS AND DISPLAY FLICKER/FLASH WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 7083 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABILITY. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 7084 | |
| SUBJECT ON MANUAL A/C SYSTEM-BLOWER WORKS IN HIGH SETTING ONLY. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 7138 | |
| SERVICE TIP INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7142 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE RIGHT A PILLAR / UPPER DOOR HINGE AREA WHILE DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7207 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7241 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND 3.73:1 RATIO / 8.8 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE DURING VARIOUS DRIVE MODES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 TO 65 MPH. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7247 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUSE #18 OPEN / POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLING UNCOMMANDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7248 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM UP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7270 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7316 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7322 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 12/1/1998 AND 8/31/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT, EXHAUST SULPHUR SMELL AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7353 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7360 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING BUMPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7368 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISCONTINUATION OF ILLUMINATED RUNNING BOARDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7418 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING, SNAPPING OR TICKING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT A PILLAR / UPPER DOOR HINGE AREA WHILE DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7468 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE OFF. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7470 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR SUSPENSION LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1726 IN SELF TEST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7536 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE LEFT FRONT POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8035 | |
| TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT THE RADIATOR COOLER LINE FITTING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8037 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND IS LOOKING FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN INTO DEALERSHIPS MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE CONCERN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8090 | |
| FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND IS LOOKING FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE CONCERN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8119 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8149 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW INOPERATIVE AFTER GEM REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8164 | |
| INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8164 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8200 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE AND BUILT PRIOR TO 9/21/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR BUZZ FELT THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION UNDER 2000 RPMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8420 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/22/99 AND EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS THAT LEAD TO IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8423 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8424 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PREMIUM AM / FM / CASSETTE / SINGLE CD (PIONEER T100I RADIO) MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO REMAINING ON AFTER THE KEY IS SHUT OFF AND REMOVED POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY / NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8493 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8512 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8534 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 9913035 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9913072 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OUTSIDE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SLIGHT FLUTTER / SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9913094 | |
| CONCERNS WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BOSS OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9913138 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 991412 | |
| SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR GREEN SERVICE TAGGED 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99194 | |
| INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99196 | |
| INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99203 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99222 | |
| SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99223 | |
| A NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL MAY OCCUR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99234 | |
| INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99242 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99243 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 996777 | |
| EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 996804 | |
| CONCERNS WITH OUTSIDE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SLIGHTLY FULTTERING / SHAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 996868 | |
| INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "NO 2-STEP UNLOCK" OR A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1834 (DOOR UNLOCK DISARM OUTPUT - CIR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 996874 | |
| SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT | |
| 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE | |
| Bulletin Number: 0015 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00182 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 00186 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO START CONDITION WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH IS IN THE INTERMITTENT OR LOW-SPEED SETTING DURING VEHICLE START-UP. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 0019 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00252 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, AN OBJECTIONABLE EXHAUST, SULFUR, OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR FOLLOWING AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, SUCH AS FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0037 | |
| VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE MALFUNCTION INCIATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00S03 | |
| SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE REPLACEMENT. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 0114 | |
| EXPERIENCING A SPARK KNOCK OR PRE-IGNITION CONDITION ON VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSION DURING STEADY CRUISE DRIVING OR UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01156 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01157 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01181 | |
| BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 01246 | |
| ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0147 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0162 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01B78 | |
| OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01B78 SUPPLEMENT #1 REGARDING INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01B78 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WARPAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER AT THE FRONT EDGE OF THE INSTUMENT PANEL COVER NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND AROUND THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01B78 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER WARPAGE. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 02176 | |
| LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 022001 | |
| REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 02208 | |
| CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0224 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0 | |
| Bulletin Number: 0245 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03148 | |
| NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 031501 | |
| INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 031514 | |
| THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1380, P1381, P1383, AND/OR P0340 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03181 | |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03203 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0346 | |
| INSTRUMENT PANEL WARPAGE REPAIR. *TT *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 04104 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 AND/OR P0430/ 2.5L ENGINE ONLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04174 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 041814 | |
| STEERING COLUMN SHIPPED WITHOUT CRUSH PAD - REUSE ORIGINAL CRUSH PAD IF NOT DAMAGED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04189 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042107 | |
| GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04217 | |
| GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13355 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13386 | |
| INFORMATION ON INVESTIGATING HARD START / NO START CONDITIONS ACCOMPANIED BY OVERFUELING IN AMBIENTS BELOW 32F/0C, ON VEHICLES WITH VCT EQUIPPED 2.0L ZETEC ENGINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13454 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13468 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13542 | |
| EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENTNOISE DESCRIBED AS A BUZZ OR RATTLE FROM THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR BEHIND THE CLUSTER AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13761 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE OR NO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT AFTER PERFORMINB REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13830 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 5, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD/NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXINATELY 30 MINUTES. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13866 | |
| EXPERIENCING A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14077 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14355 | |
| INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14775 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) MAY EXHIBIT THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHING WHEN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ARE ON. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14836 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E TRANSAXLE, (DOES NOT APPLY TO MTX) MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT / MOAN TYPE NOISE WHEN RETURNING FROM A RIGHT TURN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14838 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSMISSIONS BUILT 7/1/2000 THRU 12/20/200 MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BOTH FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, (REPORTED AS A LOSS OF POWER) TCIL LAMP FLASH, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14877 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR RUN ROUGH AFTER THE CATALYST IS REMOVED AND / OR REPLACED. THIS MAY BE DUE TO VACUUM LEAKS AS A RESULT OF TOLERANCE STACKUP WITHIN THE EXHAUST / EGR / INTAKE SYSTEM. | |
| Bulletin Number: 15065 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURES DIFFERENCES OF GREATER THAN 10 DEGREES F FROM REGISTERS ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH THAN ON RIGHT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15241 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15241 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15390 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15636 | |
| CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15828 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15830 | |
| BATTERY LAMP ON, HOWEVER THE CHARGING SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16028 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS NOTED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16880 | |
| INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 17174 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 OR P1072/P0175 STORED IN MEMORY OR AS HARD FAULTS. HESITATION, LACK OF POWER OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7249 | |
| INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7430 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7451 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TIMING BELT SHREDDING OR TIMING BELT STRIKING THE FRONT COVER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7822 | |
| THE NEW SYNTHETIC TRANSMISION FLUID MUST BE USED WHENEVER ADDING FLUID OR PERFORMING ANY TYPE OF SERVICE TO THE TRANSAXLE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE MTX-75 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7923 | |
| CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8054 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 5, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8128 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOOT NOISE FROM THE IDLE IDLE AIR BYPASS SOLENOID ON DECELERATION, USUALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THE IDLE SPEED MAY ALSO REMAIN SLIGHTLY HIGHER OR LOWER THAN DESIRED WHEN THIS NOISE IS PRESENT. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8195 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON DECEMBER 13, 1999, AT KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING OR GRUNTING TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8334 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5 ENGINE AND BUILT AFTER MAY 25, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8571 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER A HOT SOAK OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 99194 | |
| INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99196 | |
| INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99209 | |
| SERVICE TIP ON CLEARING TRANSAXLE SHIFT TABLES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99222 | |
| SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99234 | |
| INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99248 | |
| CONCERNS WITH THE INTERIOR LAMP STAYING ON. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99249 | |
| THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| 2000 MERCURY SABLE | |
| Bulletin Number: 0015 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00204 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST PIPE CONTACTS THE REAR CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN BUZZING, GROANING AND / OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 0025 | |
| VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUSSING OR GROANING AND OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12-11-99. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00255 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONDITION ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE GASOLINE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 00263 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0052 | |
| SUBJECT ON A LABEL WITH THE INCORRECT R-134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE LEVEL AS INSTALLED ON SOME VEHICLES. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00B34 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A CAMSHAFT THAT WAS INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. | |
| Bulletin Number: 00B55 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE PERFORMANCE, REPROGRAMMING OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 01125 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2 VALVE ENGINE AND AZ4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CLOSED THROTTLE, DOWNHILL, SURGE SENSATION AT 40 KM/H (25 MPH). DURING A 2-3 SHIFT WITH NO INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01156 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01157 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01181 | |
| BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 01191 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 24-VALVE DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT COLD ENGINE LONG CRANK/HAND START, TRANSMISSION SHUDDER/VIBRATION, HARSH DOWNSHIFT COASTING, AND ERRONEOUS CODE P1443 STORED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 012113 | |
| 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 CONTROL | |
| Bulletin Number: 01246 | |
| ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0125 | |
| SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0143 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL ODOR NOTICED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR MAY BE NOTICED UPON INITIAL STARTUP AFTER HOT SOAK. THIS CONDITION PRODUCES A FUEL ODOR ONLY AND DOES NOT INVOLVE VISIBLE FUEL OR INCLUDE THE | |
| Bulletin Number: 0147 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0162 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 02176 | |
| LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 02208 | |
| CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 02221 | |
| ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 02236 | |
| ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0245 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0251 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE AN INADVERTENT STOP LAMP SWITCH ACTIVATION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT DEPRESSED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 02M01 | |
| CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6 | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 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. | |
| Bulletin Number: 03144 | |
| ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03148 | |
| NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 031501 | |
| INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03181 | |
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03203 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0322 | |
| STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03223 | |
| STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0325 | |
| GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0335 | |
| IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0361 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 04111 | |
| STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. | |
| Bulletin Number: 0415 | |
| LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 041514 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 041601 | |
| WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04174 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04189 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042107 | |
| GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04217 | |
| GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04223 | |
| GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 042421 | |
| SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04251 | |
| ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 05145 | |
| ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC | |
| Bulletin Number: 052212 | |
| BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 05224 | |
| POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 05227 | |
| POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 05310 | |
| SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 13101 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13151 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING A REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN AX4S AND AX4N TRANSAXLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13180 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13297 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING DOUBLE EDSR AWARD POINTS FOR EDSR'S. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13355 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13402 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING PHONE CONTACTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13403 | |
| VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4V ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HISS OR VACUUM LEAK TYPE SOUND FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD / THROTTLE BODY AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13407 | |
| INFORMATION ON ENABLING / DISABLING THE BELTMINDER / AUTOLOCK / HORN CHIRP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13472 | |
| 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 13514 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 4, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 30, 1999 MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT R134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE CAPACITY LABEL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13568 | |
| SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13732 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 12/20/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK - NO START, ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND / OR ANY DRIVEABILITY SYMPTON ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE. THIS MAY BE C | |
| Bulletin Number: 13732 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANKS NO-START, ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND/OR ANY DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13770 | |
| VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE VULCAN ENGINE HAVE REVISED ENGINE OIL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) GRAPHICS. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13804 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13826 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DTC OF PO720,PO722, OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS). *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13924 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER 1999 MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13985 | |
| VEHICLES BUILT 1/19/2000 THROUGH 2/11/2000 WITH AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT CORNER OF THE CHAIN COVER IN THE AREA OF THE TRANSAXLE SIDE PAN, 8 MM CORNER BOLT AND THREADED HOLE BEHIND THE SIDE PAN BOLT. | |
| Bulletin Number: 13986 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L-2V (VULCAN) ENGINE, BUILT BEFORE 12/17/99 WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE AND 1/15/00 WITH AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELRATION FROM A STOP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14025 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CELLULAR PHONE OPTIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14041 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1233, P1235, P1237, P0191) AND / OR DRIVEABILITY / TRANSMISSION SHIFTING CONCERNS DUE TO WIRING THAT HAS BECOME CHAFED ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION PAN OR THE BRACKET THAT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14041 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT RELATED SYMPTOMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14074 | |
| ALL VEHICLES CONTAINING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM) REQUIRE AXLE RATIO AND TIRE REVOLUTION PER MILE INFORMATION DURING A PCM REPLACEMENT OR PCM REPROGRAM. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14074 | |
| THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES' POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REQUIRE A FINAL DRIVE RATIO (NOT AXLE RATIO) AND TIRE REVOLUTION PER MILE INFORMATION DURING A PCM REPLACEMENT OR PCM RE-PROGRAM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14087 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14220 | |
| INFORMATION USED TO SERVICE AX4N TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING SHUDDER DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14220 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14355 | |
| EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14355 | |
| INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14427 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, MOSTLY TRANSMISSION RELATED, STORED IN MEMORY. THE TCIL LAMP WILL ALSO FLASH. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14533 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14566 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/17/99 EQUIPPED WITH 3.0LV-2V (VULCAN) ENGINE AND AX4S TRANSAXLE AND BUILT BEFORE 01/14/2000 WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 14579 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14579 | |
| VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14666 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 OR B1998 (OPEN / RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUIT). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14728 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE AND VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2V/4V MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT NO STARTER CRANK AND / OR AUDIO MUTING IN PARK AND NEUTRAL OR AN INOPERATIVE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FAULT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14812 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 AND / OR B1998 (OPEN / HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUITS). | |
| Bulletin Number: 14854 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2 VALVE ENGINE AND AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CLOSED THROTTLE, DOWNHILL, SURGE SENSATION AT 25 MPH DURING A 2-3 SHIFT WITH NO INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14911 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4N OR 4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE MAIN CONTROL COVER AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14920 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AX4N TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC PINT POINT TEST C3 ERROR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15016 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC CODE C1946 (DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15059 | |
| CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15280 | |
| SOME VEHICLESMAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STICKING/BINDING IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLINDER AT OR NEAR THE START POSITION. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 15370 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15392 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15481 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V AND 3.0L FFV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK DURING LIGHT ACCELERATOR TIP IN OR HEAVY ACCELERATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15559 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING SHUDDER WHILE IN REVERSE. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 15674 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION ON ACCELERATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15820 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15828 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15889 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16190 | |
| LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 16315 | |
| HEADLINER GRAB HANDLES LOOSEN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 16678 | |
| AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *TT *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 16710 | |
| RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 16982 | |
| CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 17094 | |
| RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 17899 | |
| MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 18471 | |
| RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 18614 | |
| SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6918 | |
| INFORMATION ON THE REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN VEHICLES WITH AX4S TRANSAXLES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6997 | |
| SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7161 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING DOUBLE EDSR AWARD POINTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7249 | |
| INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7314 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING PHONE CONTACTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7315 | |
| VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HISS OR VACCUM LEAK TYPE SOUND FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD / THROTTLE BODY AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7319 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE NEW GENERATION STAR TESTER (NGS) WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENABLE / DISABLE THE BELTMINDER, AUTOLOCK, AND (DOOR LOCKED) HORN CHIRP FEATURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7538 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 4, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 30, 1999 MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT R134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE CAPACITY LABEL. THE CHARGE CAPACITY SHOULD BE .96 KG (34 OZ.), NOT .79 KG AS THE LABEL MIGHT READ. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7819 | |
| THE ROTER COVERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO REDUCE CORROSION WHILE IN DEALER STORAGE AND REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR BRAKE SHUDDER/VIBRATION CONCERNS. THEREFORE; DO NOT REMOVE ROTOR COVER UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7820 | |
| SERVICE TIP, HOW TO REMOVE ICP RETAINING SPRING CLIP. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7857 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401 AND / OR P1408 STORED IN MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INSUFFICIENT EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FLOW. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7857 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0401 AND/OR P1408 STORED IN MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOSS OF VACUUM TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM BECAUSE THE RUBBER VACUUM E | |
| Bulletin Number: 7866 | |
| THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DTC P0720 AND P0722; OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR CONCERNS. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7906 | |
| FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONTAMINATION, CAUSING CRANKS NO-START,ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATIOR LAMP AND/OR ANY DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7927 | |
| REVISED ENGINE OIL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) GRAPHICS. THE FULL LEVEL IS BETWEEN THE MIN AN MAX. IF THE OIL READING IS BETWEEN THE MARKINGS THE LEVEL IS ACCEPTABLE, DO NOT ADD OIL. IF THE OIL LEVEL IS BELOW THE MIN MARK ADD ENOUGH LIL TO RAIS | |
| Bulletin Number: 7953 | |
| ALL VEHICLES WITH SECURILOCK (PARTS) DO NOT USE THE SAME TYPE OF IGNITION KEY. DIFFERENT PATS KEYS EXIST FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8018 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8018 | |
| THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE. A KEYPAD CODE CARD SHOULD BE FOUND IN THE GLOVE BOX. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8053 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE OF P0720, P0722; OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8087 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BINDING, RATTLING OR AN INOPERABLE MOONROOF THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8087 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BINDING, RATTLING, OR INOPERABLE MOONROOF THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8194 | |
| SOME VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE DURATEC ENGINES BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 8TH, 2000 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT EXHAUST RINGING NOISE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8199 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8242 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8242 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8306 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT 1/19/2000 THROUGH 2/11/2000 WITH AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT CORNER OF THE CHAIN COVER IN THE AREA OF THE TRANSAXLE SIDE PAN, 8 MM CORNER BOLT AND THREADED HOLE BEHIND THE SIDE PAN BOLT. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8306 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT CORNER OF THE CHAIN COVER. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8359 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L-2V (VALCAN) ENGINE, BUILT BEFORE 12/17/1999 WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE AND 1/14/2000 WITH AX4N TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8431 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CELLULAR PHONE OPTIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8484 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING SOME VEHICLES EXHIBITING VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT RELATED PROBLEMS. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8536 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING PCM PROGRAMMING PER ONP 00B38. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8562 | |
| INFORMATION ON CONFIGURING AXLE RATIO WITH THE NGS OR WDS. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 8583 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC). *MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 99165 | |
| SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR BLUE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSAXLES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99171 | |
| SOME AX4N TRANSAXLES WILL HAVE A GREEN PRIOR TO REPAIR TAG ON THE LOWER PAN. THE GREEN TAG REFERS TO THIS TSB ARTICLE AND PROVIDES A TOLL-FREE PHONE NUMBER TO BE USED BY ALL US AND CANADIAN DEALERS FOR FURTHER SERVICE DIRECTION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 99194 | |
| INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99196 | |
| INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99202 | |
| THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT SOME VEHICLES WITH AN AX4S OR AX4N TRANSAXLES HAVE A NEW REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN THE TRANSAXLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99222 | |
| SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99227 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE MOISTURE / CONDENSATION VISIBLE IN THE HEADLAMP OR TAILLAMP OUTER EDGE AREAS AFTER WASHING OR RAINFALL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99234 | |
| INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99242 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99243 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 996874 | |
| SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: CSP-13B04 | |
| FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPEED CONTROL CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND CAN DISCONNECT DURING HOOD MAINTENANCE AND ALSO INTERFERE WITH FULL THROTTLE RETURN TO IDLE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MODELS 20 | |
| Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0149 | |
| MERCURY/FORD: FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE, AFTER OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS, MOVE MOVE PAST SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT RUPTURE FRONT TIRE, RESULTING RAPID AIR LOSS. MODEL 1999-2001 TAURUS, SABLE. | |
| Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0165 | |
| MERCURY/FORD: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE ON VEHICLES OPERATING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-01 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE | |
| Bulletin Number: TSB 19-2026 | |
| Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo | |
| 2000 MERCURY TRACER | |
| Bulletin Number: 0015 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 03148 | |
| NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04V09 | |
| TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT SEATBELT RETRACTORS (DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RETRACTOR IN GRAY) MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER 2002 AND SOLD AS A SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004. | |
| Bulletin Number: 13249 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14379 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT A/C OPERATION AFTER REPLACING THE CCRM. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 7131 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION) IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99196 | |
| INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT | |
| 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER | |
| Bulletin Number: 0015 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00181 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION / SHAKE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND / OR FLOOR PAN AND FRONT SEAT AT STEADY VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH) ON SMOOTH ROADS AFTER THE TIRE / WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ARE BALANCED. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 00233 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GEAR WHINE NOISE FROM THE FRONT UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 KM/H (25 MPH) AND 113 KM/H (70 MPH). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 00247 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SECOND ROW TWO-PASSENGER BENCH OR SECOND ROW BUCKET SEATS MAY SHAKE OR VIBRATE NOTICEABLY WHILE DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS OR OVER BUMPS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0056 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE POWER DOOR LOCKSTHAT MAY SELF-ACTIVATE OR CYCLE ON SOME VEHICLES. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 00B40 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 01156 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01157 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 01181 | |
| BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 01188 | |
| POWER DOOR LOCKS, SELF ACTIVATING OR CYCLING.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 01222 | |
| EXPEREINCING SLIGHT VIBRATION/SHAKE FELT ON SOME VEHICLES IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND/OR FLOOR PAN AND FRONT SEAT AT STEADY VEHICLE SPEEDS ABOVE 2 KM/H (45 MPH) AFTER TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ARE BALANCED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01246 | |
| ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0157 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GEAR WHINE NOISE FROM THE FRONT UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 KM/H (25 MPH) AND 113 KM/H (70 MPH). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 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 | |
| Bulletin Number: 02176 | |
| LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 02208 | |
| CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0243 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/26/1998 THROUGH 9/5/2001 MAY EXHIBIT POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT SELF-ACTIVE OR CYCLE ON. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0245 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03148 | |
| NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 031501 | |
| INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 03226 | |
| UPDATE WIRING HARNESS WHEN REPLACING FUEL INJECTOR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 041514 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04189 | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042107 | |
| GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04217 | |
| GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13143 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13276 | |
| A CONDITION WITH PID MONITOR RECORD FEATURE INOPERATIVE / INTERMITTENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13290 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13293 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RSES). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13368 | |
| ADDRESSING AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET OR MAY DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13495 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLIP-OUT WINDOW GLASS IN THE SLIDING DOOR OR REAR QUARTER THAT, WHEN CLOSED, DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY, RATTLES OR POPS OPEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13496 | |
| SUBJECT REGARIDNG SLIDING SIDE DOOR OPERATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13715 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT WHEEL-SPEED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. 8MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13744 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA WHILE BRAKING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, VEHICLES BUILT 11/15/99 AND BEFORE MAY. *MJS | |
| Bulletin Number: 13941 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE CABIN TEMPERATURE IS VERY LOW, THEN IS RAPIDLY HEATED, OR THE HUMIDITY IS VERY HIGH WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 13963 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NGS NO COMMUNICATION ERROR MESSAGE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14014 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT WHEEL-SPEED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14015 | |
| EXHIBITING A NOTICEABLE STEERING PULL OR DRIFT WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD SURFACE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14067 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRIEF OR SUSTAINED BUZZING TYPE NOISE FROM THE DASH AREA UNDER LOAD AT APPROXIMATELY 1600 RPM. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 14498 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION OPERATION CONCERN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14944 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 7/1/00 - 12/31/00 MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE OUTSIDE UPPER WINDSHIELD TRIM PIECE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 14996 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE REAR UNDER BODY AIR CONDITIONING LINES LEAKING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15229 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR AND / OR NO A/C PERFORMANCE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15556 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING FLIP OUT WINDOW LATCH ADJUSTMENT. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 15586 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERIOR LAMPS THAT COME ON WHILE DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15621 | |
| SOME VEHICLES WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15654 | |
| CONCERNS WITH VEHICLE EXHIBITING A HEADLAMP THAT IS DIM, FLICKERS OR IS INOEPRATIVE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15713 | |
| INFORMATION PERTAINING TO LIFTGATE CYLINDER OPERATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 15971 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STATIC OR IGNITION NOISE THROUGH THE RADIO ON THE AM BAND. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 6911 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7151 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING AN INOPERATIVE / INTERMITTENT PID MONITOR RECORD FEATURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7207 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7210 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7264 | |
| EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT SET OR MAY DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7481 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLIP-OUT WINDOW GLASS IN THE SLIDING DOOR OR REAR QUARTER THAT, WHEN CLOSED, DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY, RATTLES OR POPS OPEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7482 | |
| SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THE THE LEFT OR RIGHT SLIDING DOOR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE AND / OR STICKS IN THE FULLY OPEN (DETENT) POSITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 7747 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EMIT A MOMENTARY, LIGHT CHIRP NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION DURING THE 2-3 UPSHIFT. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 7900 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT WHEEL-SPEED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7907 | |
| EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN BRAKING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. | |
| Bulletin Number: 7998 | |
| REMOVE THE STYROFOAM PANEL BEFORE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER. FACTORY INSTALLED RSES SYSTEM HAVE VIDEO GAME CAPABILITY, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE A GAME SYSTEM. | |
| Bulletin Number: 8033 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER FLIP-OUT 3RD-ROW WINDOW THAT STOPS OPERATING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8267 | |
| SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION WHEN VEHICLES CABIN TEMPERATURE IS VERY LOW, THEN IS RAPIDLY HEATED, OR THE HUMIDITY IS VERY HIGH WITHIN THE VEHICLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8309 | |
| CONCERNS WITH 2ND ROAD SEAT(S) SHAKES / VIBRATES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8312 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING NGS NO COMMUNICATION ERROR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8403 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE HORN WILL NOT CHIRP AND THE LIGHTS WILL NOT FLASH WHEN USING THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER TO LOCK THE DOORS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8426 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT WHEEL-SPEED VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING ON A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8427 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOTICEABLE STEERING PULL OR DRIFT WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD SURFACE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8555 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EMIT A BRIEF OR SUSTAINED BUZZING TYPE NOISE FROM THE DASH AREA UNDER LOAD AT APPROXIMATELY 1600 RPM. **MR | |
| Bulletin Number: 99194 | |
| INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99196 | |
| INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99222 | |
| SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99224 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT WIPERS OPERATING WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99243 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99245 | |
| VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/26/1998 THROUGH 9/15/1999 MAY HAVE POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT SELF-ACTIVE OR CYCLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: CSP-0-N-11 | |
| FORD: CERTAIN 1999 AND 2000 MODEL YEAR VILLAGER VILLAGERS ARE TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY CLEANED. *PE | |
Recalls for 2000 Mercury
| 2000 MERCURY COUGAR | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 12/06/1997 - 03/16/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 436200 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL. Consequence:IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES. | |
| 2000 MERCURY COUGAR | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 12/06/1997 - 09/18/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 120000 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS MISROUTED AND ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE ALTERNATOR CABLE WAS UNDER-TORQUED. IF MISROUTED, THE CABLE COULD CONTACT THE POWER STEERING LINE AND THE INSULATION COULD WEAR, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. Consequence:THE SHORT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE, STALLING, OR A NO-START CONDITION. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE TO THE ALTERNATOR FOR DAMAGE AND, IF IT IS DAMAGED, WILL REPLACE THE CABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ROUTING OF THE CABLE WILL BE CORRECTED, AS NECESSARY, AND A ROUTING CLIP WILL BE ADDED. ALSO THE TORQUE ON THE ALTERNATOR ATTACHMENT OF THE CABLE WILL BE CHECKED AND, AS REQUIRED, WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY COUGAR | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/25/1999 - 11/30/2001 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 88600 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. Consequence:THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Action:THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. ALL OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FDM WITH A NEW DESIGN AT NO CHARGE IF THE OWNER REPORTS THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE IDENTIFIED SYMPTOMS. THE FREE REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO MILEAGE LIMIT. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 02/01/2000 - 02/02/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 39 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LOWER THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF TORQUE ON THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MODULE TO THE VEHICLE. Consequence:A LOOSE MODULE COULD RESULT IN A DELAYED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR ATTACHING BOLTS. | |
| 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | - |
| Potential Units Affected: | 1129 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. | |
| 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 06/18/1997 - 06/15/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 875000 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS FREE TO ROLL (WHEELS NOT BLOCKED OR CHOCKED), THE JACK COULD YIELD AND THE VEHICLE MAY DROP SUDDENLY. Consequence:IF THIS OCCURS AND ANY PORTION OF THE OPERATOR'S BODY IS UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS. Action:OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE. | |
| 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | - |
| Potential Units Affected: | 1167 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. | |
| 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 02/29/2000 - 03/01/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 83 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ATTACHING BOLTS INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Action:DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RETRACTOR MOUNTING BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. | |
| 2000 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 03/26/2000 - 04/28/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 23000 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: A WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF CARRYING THE CURRENT REQUIRED DURING HIGH LOAD CONDITIONS ON THE WIPERS (I.E., ICE, SNOW, OR OTHER DEBRIS). Consequence:THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER CONTROL MODULES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/03/2000 - 06/30/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 144435 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 06/16/1998 - 09/27/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 3600000 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. Consequence:THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/13/1997 - 12/24/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 1552880 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION. Consequence:THE DRIVER COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FOOT PEDALS DURING SUCH AN EVENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SEAT UPPER BOLT WITH A METAL SPACER AND BOLT. IN ADDITION, SEATS WITH TUBULAR BACK FRAMES WILL HAVE THE FULLY THREADED LOWER RECLINER BOLT REPLACED WITH A PARTIALLY THREADED BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 03/05/1999 - 12/24/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 448005 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED. Consequence:THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING FORCE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BINDING CONDITION WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE MAINTAINED THOUGH STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/14/1998 - 09/12/1999 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 208903 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES AND ALL-TIME 4-WHEEL DRIVE (A4WD) POWERTRAINS. THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION REFERRED TO AS "LOCK-UP" IN WHICH THE GEM CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS (E.G., FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, 4X4 SYSTEM, ETC.) COULD NOT BE TURNED ON OR, IN SOME CASES IF THE FUNCTION IS ON, COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. Consequence:AN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE GEM CIRCUIT. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Manufacturer: | BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. |
| Manufacture Dates: | - |
| Potential Units Affected: | 14400000 |
Defect Description:TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE TIRE TREAD. Consequence:IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. Action:THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 06/01/2000 - 06/20/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 2300 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4-DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A REVISED LEVEL SIDE CRASH SENSOR THAT COULD DEPLOY THE SIDE AIR BAG IF THE IGNITION KEY IS IN THE "RUN" POSITION AND THE SEATBELT WEBBING IS FORCIBLY EXTRACTED FROM A LOCKED RETRACTOR WITH A JERKING MOTION. Consequence:INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS WITH A REVISED DESIGN THAT WILL REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF AN UNEXPECTED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/02/1998 - 02/29/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 436200 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). A PRESSURE CONSCIOUS REDUCING VALVE (PCRV) IN THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION AND RESULT IN MALFUNCTION, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS THAT USE SALT COMPOUNDS ON THE ROADWAY FOR DE-ICING OR DUST CONTROL. Consequence:IF BOTH PCRV'S MALFUNCTION, VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING BRAKING AS A RESULT OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED PCRV'S IN THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS RECALL WAS EXPANDED IN SEPTEMBER 2000 TO INCLUDE 1999 AND 2000 FORD CONTOUR, MERCURY MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR VEHICLES. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 12/03/1999 - 12/06/1999 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 1381 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. THIS LABEL CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCKS. Consequence:THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BELIEVE THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED WHEN IT WAS NOT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE DOOR TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. Action:OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. | |
| 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/03/2000 - 08/10/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 144435 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY SABLE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/03/1999 - 08/18/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 938789 |
Defect Description:CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. Consequence:IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" IF THEY FAIL IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTIVATED. THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE. Action:DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY SABLE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | - |
| Potential Units Affected: | 1083000 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00. Consequence:LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. | |
| 2000 MERCURY SABLE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/03/1999 - 09/14/2001 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 369614 |
Defect Description:CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM. Consequence:THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION. Action:OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED AS TO THE PROPER WAY TO SET THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS AND TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MEASURED. IF THE SPACING IS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN 50 MM, THE DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PEDALS TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM TO GREATER THAN 50 MM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. | |
| 2000 MERCURY SABLE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 03/28/1998 - 08/13/2001 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 899060 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION ASSOCIATED WITH SALT USED ON THE ROADWAYS DURING THE WINTER. A FRACTURED SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE. Consequence:IF THIS OCCURS, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELDS. IN ADDITION, FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN ALL OTHER STATES, FOR FRACTURE ONLY, UP TO 10 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL JULY 31, 2005. IF EITHER FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON AUGUST 2, 2004. PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2000-2001 MY VEHICLES AND OWNERS WERE SENT A LETTER ON JANUARY 10, 2005, ADVISING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES FOR REPAIR PARTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 1999 MY VEHICLES BY THE END OF FEBRUARY 2005 AND OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED THEN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY SABLE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/04/1999 - 07/01/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 167000 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE "VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT" AND "DESIGNATED SEATING CAPACITY" INFORMATION WAS NOT PRINTED ON THE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS AFFIXED TO THESE VEHICLES. ON AFFECTED SABLE SEDAN VEHICLES, THE "VEHICLES CAPACITY WEIGHT" (AND ALSO THE LUGGAGE LOAD) INFORMATION PRINTED ON THIS LABEL IS INCORRECT - SABLE WAGON LUGGAGE LOAD WAS INCORRECTLY USED FOR THE SABLE SEDAN. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE LABEL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." Consequence:EXCESSIVE LOADING CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Action:OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL LABEL WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY SABLE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/03/1999 - 08/14/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 157000 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY, A SHORT CIRCUIT. Consequence:A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO EITHER THE BRAKE LAMPS STAYING ON, OR TO A LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AND WIPE DOWN THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY SABLE | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 10/08/1999 - 12/06/1999 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 74000 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. Consequence:THIS WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY FOR THE DRIVER TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLAMPS, WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/02/2000 - 06/30/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 144435 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." Consequence:IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
| 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER | |
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| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Manufacturer: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/18/1998 - 03/06/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 67200 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. Consequence:THERE COULD BE A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING, WHICH MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY NOISE OR VIBRATION. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. | |
