Technical Service Bulletins

• A/C Compressor
  • Climate Control - A/C Service Tech Tips (02-20-8)
  • Identification Of Non-Ford Approved Refrigerants (99-19-6)
• Anti-Theft Systems
  • Keypad Diagnostics - Dealer Installed Accessory (06-15-8)
  • Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) - Service Tips (03-18-1)
  • Interior Trim - Door Trim Panel Replacement (99-8-15)
• 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)
  • Transmission Flush/Fill Tool Available From Rotunda (99-15-2)
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
• 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)
  • 2.0L - DTC P1380/1381/1383 - No DRIVEABILITY Concern (00-3-7)
  • 2.0L - Stall After Cold Start When Shifting ATX TRAN (99-12-3)
  • 2.0L SPI - Oil Leak From Oil Level Indicator Tube (99-9-9)
  • Engine Calibration Information (99-5-1)
  • Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
  • Mil On /DTC P0442 & P0455 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (99-23-4)
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
  • Exhaust System Noise - Loose Muffler/Catalyst Shield (98-6-4)
• Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
• Cooling System (Mechanical)
  • Ford Motor Company Position On Engine Coolant Made From Propylene Glycol (96-16-4)
  • 2.0L SPI - Oil Leak From Oil Level Indicator Tube (99-9-9)
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
• Engine Control Systems
  • General Pcm Programming Procedures (04-24-14)
  • 2.0L SPI - Rough Idle, Low Power And/Or Stall At Idle With DTCS P0300-P0304 (04-9-1)
  • Mil With DTC'S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 Or Check Fuel Cap Lamp With DTC P0457 (03-9-8)
  • 2.0L SPI Or ZETEC - Idle Vibration (99-6-9)
  • 2.0L ZETEC - Mil - DTCS P0340, P1380, P1381, Or P1383 In Memory (99-13-8)
  • DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
  • 2.0L ZETEC - Spark Knock On Light Acceleration (01-6-3)
  • 2.0L - Stall After Cold Start When Shifting ATX TRAN (99-12-3)
  • Fuel Pump Whine/Buzz Noise In Radio Speakers (99-12-9)
  • Engine Calibration Information (99-5-1)
  • Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
  • Mil On /DTC P0442 & P0455 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (99-23-4)
  • Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
• Entertainment Systems
  • Rear Window Defroster Grid/Integral Antenna Diagnosis And Repair - Terminal Tab Repair (04-24-5)
  • Fuel Pump Whine/Buzz Noise In Radio Speakers (99-12-9)
• Exhaust
  • DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
  • 2.0L - Stall After Cold Start When Shifting ATX TRAN (99-12-3)
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
  • Exhaust System Noise - Loose Muffler/Catalyst Shield (98-6-4)
  • Noise - Rattling/Squeaking - Summary Of Concerns (98-20-17)
• Exterior Body Panels
  • Mil With DTC'S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 Or Check Fuel Cap Lamp With DTC P0457 (03-9-8)
  • Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip (99-2-3)
• Exterior Lights
  • Inadvertent Disabling Of Brake Shift Interlock (99-13-9)
  • Noise - Rattling/Squeaking - Summary Of Concerns (98-20-17)
• Front Suspension
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
  • Noise - Rattling/Squeaking - Summary Of Concerns (98-20-17)
• Fuel System
  • 2.0L SPI - Rough Idle, Low Power And/Or Stall At Idle With DTCS P0300-P0304 (04-9-1)
  • 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)
  • 2.0L - Stall After Cold Start When Shifting ATX TRAN (99-12-3)
  • Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
• Fuses & Circuit Breakers
  • Wiring - Wire Harness Terminal Repair Kit (99-6-3)
  • Electrical - New Terminal Grease For Service (98-24-6)
• Gauges & Instrument Panels
  • Noise - Rattling/Squeaking - Summary Of Concerns (98-20-17)
• Heated Glass/Defoggers
  • Rear Window Defroster Grid/Integral Antenna Diagnosis And Repair - Terminal Tab Repair (04-24-5)
• HVAC Control Systems
  • Climate Control - A/C Service Tech Tips (02-20-8)
  • Climate Control - Repeat Heater Core Failure (01-15-6)
  • Identification Of Non-Ford Approved Refrigerants (99-19-6)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
• Identification
  • Safety Certification Label - Solvent Removes Print (98-18-15)
• Ignition System
  • 2.0L - Stall After Cold Start When Shifting ATX TRAN (99-12-3)
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations (99-26-9)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
• Infotainment
  • Rear Window Defroster Grid/Integral Antenna Diagnosis And Repair - Terminal Tab Repair (04-24-5)
• 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)
  • Noise - Rattling/Squeaking - Summary Of Concerns (98-20-17)
• 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)
  • 2.0L SPI - Oil Leak From Oil Level Indicator Tube (99-9-9)
  • Motor Oil - Sae Viscosity Grade Recommendation (99-8-16)
• Manual Steering
  • MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
• Manual Trans
  • MERCON ATF Is Being Replaced By MERCON V As A Service Fluid For Some Manual Transmissions (06-26-1)
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
• Mechanical
  • Hydraulic Versus Mechanical TENSIONERS (TT001-13)
  • 2.0L SPI - Rough Idle, Low Power And/Or Stall At Idle With DTCS P0300-P0304 (04-9-1)
  • 2.0L SPI Or ZETEC - Idle Vibration (99-6-9)
  • 2.0L ZETEC - Mil - DTCS P0340, P1380, P1381, Or P1383 In Memory (99-13-8)
  • 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)
  • 2.0L - Timing Belt & TENSIONER Setup Procedure (99-25-4)
  • 2.0L - Stall After Cold Start When Shifting ATX TRAN (99-12-3)
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
  • 2.0L SPI - Oil Leak From Oil Level Indicator Tube (99-9-9)
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations (99-26-9)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
• Mechanical - Hydraulic
  • Brakes Excessive Brake Dust - Information And Cleaning Tips (02-11-2)
  • Brakes Grind/PU Ll/Uneven Wear: Vehicles In Rust Belt (00-6-9)
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
  • Clicking From Brakes After Vehicle Direction Change (99-8-10)
  • Guidelines For Brake Vibration Repair & Replacement (99-19-4)
  • Noise - Rattling/Squeaking - Summary Of Concerns (98-20-17)
• Mirrors
  • Various Vehicles - Rear-View Mirror Concern Analysis (23-7092)
• Paint & Coatings
  • Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip (99-2-3)
• Passive Restraints
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
• Rear Suspension
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
  • Noise - Rattling/Squeaking - Summary Of Concerns (98-20-17)
• Seats
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
• Starter
  • Battery Service - Operation Of Battery Eye - Charging Service Tips (07-5-8)
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
• Steering Column Switches
  • Noise - Rattling/Squeaking - Summary Of Concerns (98-20-17)
• Steering Control Systems
  • MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
• Steering Gear
  • MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
• Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top
  • Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip (99-2-3)
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
• System
  • General Pcm Programming Procedures (04-24-14)
  • 2.0L SPI - Rough Idle, Low Power And/Or Stall At Idle With DTCS P0300-P0304 (04-9-1)
  • Mil With DTC'S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 Or Check Fuel Cap Lamp With DTC P0457 (03-9-8)
  • 2.0L SPI Or ZETEC - Idle Vibration (99-6-9)
  • 2.0L ZETEC - Mil - DTCS P0340, P1380, P1381, Or P1383 In Memory (99-13-8)
  • Engine - Approved Head Gasket Replacement Service Procedures (02-1-4)
  • 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)
  • 2.0L ZETEC - Spark Knock On Light Acceleration (01-6-3)
  • 2.0L - DTC P1380/1381/1383 - No DRIVEABILITY Concern (00-3-7)
  • 2.0L - Stall After Cold Start When Shifting ATX TRAN (99-12-3)
  • Fuel Pump Whine/Buzz Noise In Radio Speakers (99-12-9)
  • 2.0L SPI - Oil Leak From Oil Level Indicator Tube (99-9-9)
  • Engine Calibration Information (99-5-1)
  • Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
  • Mil On /DTC P0442 & P0455 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (99-23-4)
  • Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
  • Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
  • Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations (99-26-9)
  • 2.0L 4V - Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling (98-20-16)
  • Exhaust System Noise - Loose Muffler/Catalyst Shield (98-6-4)
• Towing
  • Towing Behind Recreational Vehicles - Procedures (99-1-2)
• Transmission Control Systems
  • Inadvertent Disabling Of Brake Shift Interlock (99-13-9)
• Vacuum Pumps/Lines/Tanks/Water Trap
  • 2.0L SPI - Oil Leak From Oil Level Indicator Tube (99-9-9)
• Wheels & Tire System
  • Wheel - Road Force Measurement Equipment Hunter GSP9700 - Service Tips (02-1-6)
• Window Motors & Regulators
  • Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip (99-2-3)
  • Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
• Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
  • Wiring - Wire Harness Terminal Repair Kit (99-6-3)
  • Electrical - New Terminal Grease For Service (98-24-6)