Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C Compressor
- Climate Control - A/C Service Tech Tips (02-20-8)
- Lack Of A/C Cooling - Refrigerant Leak At P-Nut (98-19-5)
- Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement (98-12-5)
- Identification Of Non-Ford Approved Refrigerants (99-19-6)
- Whistling From Front A/C Heater Plenum (98-1-25)
- A/C Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity Chart (97-15-5)
- Accessories Control Systems
- Accessory Drive Belts
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Body-Corrosion At Bottom Of Door Or Tailgate Hem Flange - Repair Procedure (04-18-11)
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - Service Tips (03-18-1)
- Lock Service Kits For Individual Components (99-24-2)
- Interior Trim - Door Trim Panel Replacement (99-8-15)
- Sliding Door Rattles/Squeaks When Going Over Bumps (98-11-8)
- Power Door Locks - Grinding Noise Or Inoperative (98-4-16)
- Remote Keyless Entry Diagnostic Service Tips (97-24-13)
- Universal Transmitter - Service Tip (97-15-8)
- Remote Anti-Theft Personality Transmitter Reprogram (97-11-5)
- Webbing Twists/Binds On Integrated Child Safety Seat (98-20-11)
- Automatic Trans
- MERCON ATF Is Being Replaced By MERCON V ATF As A Service Fluid (06-14-4)
- New Transmission Cooler Flusher - Service Tips (03-14-8)
- Torque Converter Clutch Not Engaging &/Or DTC P0741 Or P1744 (98-6-5)
- Transaxle - Ax4S - Replacement Application Chart - WINDSTAR Vehicles Only (01-17-1)
- Ax4S - Harsh 3-2 Downshift/Shudder When Turning (99-18-4)
- Transmission Flush/Fill Tool Available From Rotunda (99-15-2)
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- Automatic Transmission - Checking Fluid Level Cold (99-5-3)
- Ax4S/Ax4N - Correct Fluid Usage (98-3-8)
- Flushing Transmission Oil Cooler & Lines (98-13-12)
- Transmission Fluid Usage Chart (98-8-8)
- Ax4S - Service Procedure For Blue Tagged Transaxle (98-4-11)
- Ax4S/Ax4N - Harsh Engage/Shift - DTC 628/P0741/P1744 (97-6-13)
- Clunk When Moving Gearshift Out Of Park (97-20-17)
- Ax4S - Service Procedure For Blue Tagged Transaxles (97-17-17)
- Ax4S - Intermittent Neutral After Stop/Harsh Shifts (98-9-19)
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- General Pcm Programming Procedures (04-24-14)
- Mil With DTC'S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 Or Check Fuel Cap Lamp With DTC P0457 (03-9-8)
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
- Mil Lit/DTC P0445/1450/1452/1455 - No Drive Concerns (99-1-12)
- Mil On /DTC P0442 & P0455 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (99-23-4)
- 3.8L - Mil Lit/DTC P0300 Through P0306 (98-25-5)
- 3.8L - Stall During Deceleration &/Or At Slow Speeds (98-5-7)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- Evaporative Emission Canister Components Available (98-15-12)
- Pcm Calibration Vs. Pcm Vs. Catalyst Assemblies (98-3-16)
- Fuel Pump Replacement Procedure - Revised Connector (98-1-8)
- Evaporative Emissions Supplement (97-25A)
- Evaporative Emissions - Workshop Manual Attachment (97-19A)
- Powertrain Control Module Reprogram - Service Tip (97-9-8)
- Exhaust System Noise - Loose Muffler/Catalyst Shield (98-6-4)
- Axle Shafts
- Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
- Body Interior
- Brakes Control Systems
- Charging Systems
- Communication Devices
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Heater Core Leakage And Electrolysis (Information Only) (06-21-19)
- Ford Motor Company Position On Engine Coolant Made From Propylene Glycol (96-16-4)
- 3.8L/4.2L - Engine Oil Contaminated With Coolant (99-20-7)
- Mil Lit/DTC P0445/1450/1452/1455 - No Drive Concerns (99-1-12)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- Leaks Oil - New Silicone Gasket & Sealant (98-7-4)
- 3.8L - Upper Radiator Hose Leaks (97-23-10)
- Electronic Steering
- Electronic Suspension
- Engine Control Systems
- Spark Knock Under Light Load And Acceleration - 3.8L, 3.9L, And 4.2L - Split Port Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) (07-16-17)
- General Pcm Programming Procedures (04-24-14)
- Mil With DTC'S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 Or Check Fuel Cap Lamp With DTC P0457 (03-9-8)
- Surge/Rolling Idle - Gear Driven Synchronizers Incorrect Installation (02-22-1)
- Whining/Buzzing - Comes Through Speakers Of Entertainment Or Two-Way Radio (02-16-4)
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC P0500, P1502 And/Or U1039 - Sticking Or Binding Ignition Lock Cylinder (01-21-13)
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Fuel Pump Whine/Buzz Noise In Radio Speakers (99-12-9)
- Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
- Mil Lit/DTC P0445/1450/1452/1455 - No Drive Concerns (99-1-12)
- Mil On /DTC P0442 & P0455 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (99-23-4)
- Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
- 3.8L - Mil Lit/DTC P0300 Through P0306 (98-25-5)
- 3.8L - Stall During Deceleration &/Or At Slow Speeds (98-5-7)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- Pcm Calibration Vs. Pcm Vs. Catalyst Assemblies (98-3-16)
- Fuel Pump Replacement Procedure - Revised Connector (98-1-8)
- Powertrain Control Module Reprogram - Service Tip (97-9-8)
- Entertainment Systems
- Exhaust
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- 3.8L - Accelerator Pedal Buzz/Exhaust Drone At 1700 (98-1-27)
- Black Soot From Tailpipe On Lower Rear Quarter Panel (97-20-8)
- Exhaust System Noise - Loose Muffler/Catalyst Shield (98-6-4)
- Exterior Body Panels
- Body-Corrosion At Bottom Of Door Or Tailgate Hem Flange - Repair Procedure (04-18-11)
- Mil With DTC'S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 Or Check Fuel Cap Lamp With DTC P0457 (03-9-8)
- Noisy Liftgate &/Or Cracks On Liftgate Attachments (00-7-2)
- Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip (99-2-3)
- Low Fuel Lamp Illuminated - Fuel Tank Differences (99-15-4)
- Driver Sear Chucks/Squeaks When Vehicle Stops/Starts (98-12-10)
- Sliding Door Rattles/Squeaks When Going Over Bumps (98-11-8)
- Driver Seat Creaking/Squeaking When Driver Moves (98-5-4)
- Noises From Instrument Panel (98-5-15)
- Water Leak - Wet Carpet And/Or Headliner In Cargo Area (98-5-5)
- Power Door Locks - Grinding Noise Or Inoperative (98-4-16)
- Sheet Molding Composite - Cosmetic Damage Repair (97-17-1)
- Adhesives Not Recommended For Body Panel Repairs (98-20-3)
- Webbing Twists/Binds On Integrated Child Safety Seat (98-20-11)
- Exterior Lights
- Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
- Front Suspension
- Pop/Clunk Noise From Front Springs Over Bumps Or Turning - CANADA Vehicles Only (02-15-2)
- Grunting/Popping From Front Suspension When Turning (02-13-2)
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- Vibration At Highway Speed - Excessive Tire Harmonic (98-7-9)
- Front Suspension Noise - Diagnostic/Inspection (97-26-14)
- Rattling And/Or Clunking Noise From Front Of Vehicle (97-26-24)
- Fuel System
- Spark Knock Under Light Load And Acceleration - 3.8L, 3.9L, And 4.2L - Split Port Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) (07-16-17)
- Mil With DTC'S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 Or Check Fuel Cap Lamp With DTC P0457 (03-9-8)
- Whining/Buzzing - Comes Through Speakers Of Entertainment Or Two-Way Radio (02-16-4)
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Low Fuel Lamp Illuminated - Fuel Tank Differences (99-15-4)
- Mil Lit/DTC P0445/1450/1452/1455 - No Drive Concerns (99-1-12)
- Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
- 3.0L/4.0L - Composite Fuel Rail Service Tip (98-25-11)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- 3.8L - Accelerator Pedal Buzz/Exhaust Drone At 1700 (98-1-27)
- Fuel Pump Replacement Procedure - Revised Connector (98-1-8)
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Overhead Console Loose Or Hangs Down (98-23-5)
- Driver Sear Chucks/Squeaks When Vehicle Stops/Starts (98-12-10)
- Metric Speedometer Reads Faster Than Actual Speed (98-11-5)
- Sliding Door Rattles/Squeaks When Going Over Bumps (98-11-8)
- Driver Seat Creaking/Squeaking When Driver Moves (98-5-4)
- Noises From Instrument Panel (98-5-15)
- Heated Glass/Defoggers
- HVAC Control Systems
- Heater Core Leakage And Electrolysis (Information Only) (06-21-19)
- Climate Control - A/C Service Tech Tips (02-20-8)
- Air Conditioning - Musty And Mildew Type Odors - Service Procedure (99-19-5)
- Climate Control - Repeat Heater Core Failure (01-15-6)
- A/C Musty & Mildew Type Odors - New A/C DISODORIZER (98-2-7)
- Lack Of A/C Cooling - Refrigerant Leak At P-Nut (98-19-5)
- Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement (98-12-5)
- Identification Of Non-Ford Approved Refrigerants (99-19-6)
- Air Conditioning - Unwanted Airflow From A/C Vents (98-10-12)
- Loose Fan Control Switch On Aux. Climate Control (98-8-11)
- Whistling From Front A/C Heater Plenum (98-1-25)
- On-Vehicle Pressure Test Required For Warranty Claim (97-19-11)
- A/C Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity Chart (97-15-5)
- Door Trim Panel Demister Repair (97-12-7)
- Identification
- Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
- Ignition System
- Interior/Exterior Trim
- Interior Trim - Door Trim Panel Replacement (99-8-15)
- WINDNOISE Around Side Doors (99-6-5)
- Interior Trim - Repairs To Vinyl Covered Surfaces (98-3-1)
- Overhead Console Loose Or Hangs Down (98-23-5)
- Production Floor Mat Installation Procedure (98-16-17)
- Driver Sear Chucks/Squeaks When Vehicle Stops/Starts (98-12-10)
- Sliding Door Rattles/Squeaks When Going Over Bumps (98-11-8)
- Loose Fan Control Switch On Aux. Climate Control (98-8-11)
- Cloth/Vinyl Door Trim Panel Inserts Worn/Damaged (98-7-6)
- Driver Seat Creaking/Squeaking When Driver Moves (98-5-4)
- Noises From Instrument Panel (98-5-15)
- Water Leak - Wet Carpet And/Or Headliner In Cargo Area (98-5-5)
- Door Trim Panel Demister Repair (97-12-7)
- Locking Hubs
- Lubrication System
- Engine Oil - Recommended Applications For Sae 5W-20 And Sae 5W-30 Motor Oils (02-1-9)
- Engine - Engine Oil System Priming Procedures - Service Tips (01-24-6)
- 3.8L/4.2L - Engine Oil Contaminated With Coolant (99-20-7)
- Motor Oil - Sae Viscosity Grade Recommendation (99-8-16)
- Leaks Oil - New Silicone Gasket & Sealant (98-7-4)
- 3.8L - Upper Radiator Hose Leaks (97-23-10)
- Manual Steering
- MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
- Power Steering Fluid Leak From Rack And Pinion End Seals (01-5-6)
- 3.0L 2-Valve - FEAD Belt Slippage In Wet Conditions (98-9-4)
- Vibration At Highway Speed - Excessive Tire Harmonic (98-7-9)
- Rattling And/Or Clunking Noise From Front Of Vehicle (97-26-24)
- Manual Trans
- Mechanical
- Hydraulic Versus Mechanical TENSIONERS (TT001-13)
- Spark Knock Under Light Load And Acceleration - 3.8L, 3.9L, And 4.2L - Split Port Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) (07-16-17)
- Identifying The Correct Replacement Head Gasket For Certain Remanufactured Engines - Service Tip (06-18-16)
- 3.0L 2V (VULCAN) - Revised Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Procedure (99-18-3)
- Surge/Rolling Idle - Gear Driven Synchronizers Incorrect Installation (02-22-1)
- Engine - Straightedge Procedure For Checking Cylinder Head & Block Flatness (02-21-13)
- New Gasket Remover/Cleaner Service Tips For Aluminum Heads & Blocks (02-11-4)
- Machining Of Aluminum Cylinder Heads Or Blocks - Warranty Information (02-2-3)
- Engine - Approved Head Gasket Replacement Service Procedures (02-1-4)
- Engine Oil - Recommended Applications For Sae 5W-20 And Sae 5W-30 Motor Oils (02-1-9)
- Engine - Engine Oil System Priming Procedures - Service Tips (01-24-6)
- DRIVEABILITY - Detecting Vacuum Leaks - Using The Rotunda VACUTEC 522 Smoke Leak Detector Machine (01-20-5)
- 3.8L/4.2L - Engine Oil Contaminated With Coolant (99-20-7)
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- Mil Lit/DTC P0445/1450/1452/1455 - No Drive Concerns (99-1-12)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- 3.0L 2-Valve - FEAD Belt Slippage In Wet Conditions (98-9-4)
- Leaks Oil - New Silicone Gasket & Sealant (98-7-4)
- 3.8L - Upper Radiator Hose Leaks (97-23-10)
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations (99-26-9)
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Memory Modules
- Mirrors
- Paint & Coatings
- Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip (99-2-3)
- Paint Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting (98-3-3)
- Worldwide Recommended Paint Materials (98-9-3)
- Anti-Chip Stone Abrasion Undercoat - Service Tip (98-4-4)
- Paint - "RAPGARD" Paint Protection - Service Tip (97-9-1)
- Adhesives Not Recommended For Body Panel Repairs (98-20-3)
- Parking Brake System
- Passive Restraints
- Rear Suspension
- Seats
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- Leather Seat Cleaning Procedure - Service Tip (98-17-1)
- Driver Sear Chucks/Squeaks When Vehicle Stops/Starts (98-12-10)
- Sliding Door Rattles/Squeaks When Going Over Bumps (98-11-8)
- Driver Seat Creaking/Squeaking When Driver Moves (98-5-4)
- Noises From Instrument Panel (98-5-15)
- Webbing Twists/Binds On Integrated Child Safety Seat (98-20-11)
- Solar Ventilation
- Starter
- Steering Column
- Steering Control Systems
- Steering Gear
- Steering Linkage
- Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top
- Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip (99-2-3)
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- Driver Sear Chucks/Squeaks When Vehicle Stops/Starts (98-12-10)
- Sliding Door Rattles/Squeaks When Going Over Bumps (98-11-8)
- Driver Seat Creaking/Squeaking When Driver Moves (98-5-4)
- Noises From Instrument Panel (98-5-15)
- Water Leak - Wet Carpet And/Or Headliner In Cargo Area (98-5-5)
- Webbing Twists/Binds On Integrated Child Safety Seat (98-20-11)
- Suspension Control Systems
- System
- Spark Knock Under Light Load And Acceleration - 3.8L, 3.9L, And 4.2L - Split Port Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) (07-16-17)
- General Pcm Programming Procedures (04-24-14)
- Mil With DTC'S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 Or Check Fuel Cap Lamp With DTC P0457 (03-9-8)
- Surge/Rolling Idle - Gear Driven Synchronizers Incorrect Installation (02-22-1)
- Whining/Buzzing - Comes Through Speakers Of Entertainment Or Two-Way Radio (02-16-4)
- Engine - Approved Head Gasket Replacement Service Procedures (02-1-4)
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC P0500, P1502 And/Or U1039 - Sticking Or Binding Ignition Lock Cylinder (01-21-13)
- DRIVEABILITY - Detecting Vacuum Leaks - Using The Rotunda VACUTEC 522 Smoke Leak Detector Machine (01-20-5)
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Low Fuel Lamp Illuminated - Fuel Tank Differences (99-15-4)
- Fuel Pump Whine/Buzz Noise In Radio Speakers (99-12-9)
- Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
- Mil Lit/DTC P0445/1450/1452/1455 - No Drive Concerns (99-1-12)
- Mil On /DTC P0442 & P0455 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (99-23-4)
- Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
- 3.0L/4.0L - Composite Fuel Rail Service Tip (98-25-11)
- 3.8L - Mil Lit/DTC P0300 Through P0306 (98-25-5)
- 3.8L - Stall During Deceleration &/Or At Slow Speeds (98-5-7)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- Evaporative Emission Canister Components Available (98-15-12)
- Leaks Oil - New Silicone Gasket & Sealant (98-7-4)
- Pcm Calibration Vs. Pcm Vs. Catalyst Assemblies (98-3-16)
- 3.8L - Accelerator Pedal Buzz/Exhaust Drone At 1700 (98-1-27)
- Fuel Pump Replacement Procedure - Revised Connector (98-1-8)
- Evaporative Emissions Supplement (97-25A)
- Evaporative Emissions - Workshop Manual Attachment (97-19A)
- Powertrain Control Module Reprogram - Service Tip (97-9-8)
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations (99-26-9)
- Exhaust System Noise - Loose Muffler/Catalyst Shield (98-6-4)
- Transmission Control Systems
- Torque Converter Clutch Not Engaging &/Or DTC P0741 Or P1744 (98-6-5)
- Inadvertent Disabling Of Brake Shift Interlock (99-13-9)
- Automatic Transmission - Checking Fluid Level Cold (99-5-3)
- Ax4S/Ax4N - Harsh Engage/Shift - DTC 628/P0741/P1744 (97-6-13)
- Ax4S - Service Procedure For Blue Tagged Transaxles (97-17-17)
- Powertrain Control Module Reprogram - Service Tip (97-9-8)
- Ax4S - Intermittent Neutral After Stop/Harsh Shifts (98-9-19)
- Vacuum Pumps/Lines/Tanks/Water Trap
- Wheels & Tire System
- Safety Recall 10S13 - Rear Axle Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action (16-0070)
- Wheel - Road Force Measurement Equipment Hunter GSP9700 - Service Tips (02-1-6)
- Vibration At Highway Speed - Excessive Tire Harmonic (98-7-9)
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures - Service Tip (98-5A-4)
- Tire Company Phone Numbers For Customer Assistance (98-5-2)
- Rattling And/Or Clunking Noise From Front Of Vehicle (97-26-24)
- Window Motors & Regulators
- Noisy Liftgate &/Or Cracks On Liftgate Attachments (00-7-2)
- Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip (99-2-3)
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- Driver Sear Chucks/Squeaks When Vehicle Stops/Starts (98-12-10)
- Sliding Door Rattles/Squeaks When Going Over Bumps (98-11-8)
- Driver Seat Creaking/Squeaking When Driver Moves (98-5-4)
- Noises From Instrument Panel (98-5-15)
- Water Leak - Wet Carpet And/Or Headliner In Cargo Area (98-5-5)
- Webbing Twists/Binds On Integrated Child Safety Seat (98-20-11)
- Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)