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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 1/26/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

TSB Description

Released 1/7/2006
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY—SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS

Released 5/4/2004
BODY—TRIM—PAINT PEEL-OFF—ROOF RACK SIDE RAIL

Released 6/27/2019
2000 And Newer Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Vehicles - Aluminum Panel Corrosion

Released 4/23/2018
2001-2015 - Vehicles With Modular 4.6L, 5.4L Or 6.8L Engines - Determining Root Cause Of Engine Damage Due To Oil Pressure Loss.

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
2003-2008 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODIES (ETB)EQUIPPED VEHICLES - HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM WITH OR WITHOUT MIL P0505 AND/OR P0506.

Released 8/22/2017
2000 And Newer Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Vehicles - Aluminum Panel Corrosion

Released 1/27/2016
2004 And Newer Vehicles Equipped With Flex Fuel Capability - Flex Fuel General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/7/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Spark Plug Thread Repair - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L Modular 2v Engines - General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 9/24/2007
REAR POWER WINDOW MOTOR TSB 07-20-5 INOPERATIVE/STUCK IN THE UP POSITION

Released 6/6/2007
RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS)— SERVICE TIPS

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 12/25/2006
ALUMINUM BODY PANELS—CORROSION—SERVICE TIP

Released 11/11/2006
ADVANCE TRAC WARNING/CHIME WHEN KEY IS TURNED OFF

Released 5/20/2006
PARKING AID SPEAKER INOPERATIVE—DTCS C1742 AND C1743

Released 3/1/2006
LEATHER SEAT MATERIAL CRACKING

Released 12/10/2005
NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK—4.0L ENGINE

Released 12/4/2005
FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING

Released 11/21/2005
DOOR SPEAKER INOPERATIVE—TERMINAL CORROSION

Released 11/16/2005
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

Released 10/3/2005
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE

Released 6/13/2005
BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE

Released 5/1/2005
REAR POWER WINDOW(S) INOPERATIVE

Released 4/14/2005
WRENCH LIGHT ON WITH BOTH DTC P2106 AND P2135—VEHICLES BUILT 11/29/2004 AND PRIOR

Released 4/3/2005
MOONROOF SQUEAK AND/OR RATTLE NOISE— CORNER INSERT REPAIR

Released 2/24/2005
BODY—LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED—SERVICE PROCEDURE

Released 12/26/2004
THROTTLE PEDAL RESPONSE ON TIP-IN

Released 12/3/2004
BODY—HEADLAMP—MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP

Released 11/22/2004
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) P0172, P0175, P0171 AND/OR P0174—4.0L SOHC ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/4/2004

Released 6/9/2004
BODY—PAINT—IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL - INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT—ACID RAIN NEUTRALIZATION

Released 5/24/2004
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR—TERMINAL TAB REPAIR

Released 5/19/2004
FRONT WINDOW CLUNK NOISE

Released 5/4/2004
BODY—TRIM—PAINT PEEL-OFF—ROOF RACK SIDE RAIL

Released 3/17/2004
RATTLE FROM REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RES) DVD PLAYER

Released 2/14/2004
NO CRANK WITH DTC B1601 AND/OR B1213—PATS SECURITY ACCESS ISSUES—4.0L ENGINE

Released 1/24/2004
RATTLE OR VIBRATION FROM REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DVD PLAYER—DEALER INSTALLED UNIT

Released 1/17/2004
MESSAGE CENTER—DISTANCE TO EMPTY DISPLAYS THREE DASHES

Released 2/23/2003
BODY—MIRROR—EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/1/1996
LOCKS—INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN—SERVICE TIP

Released 6/2/1991
PAINT—CODES—REVISED 1991 FLEET COLOR PAINT CODE NUMBERS

Released 8/25/2005
NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS

Released 8/3/2005
INCREASED TURNING EFFORT DURING LOW SPEED SHARP TURNS—FALSE 4X4 ENGAGEMENT

TSB Description

Released 12/22/2004
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER—INCREASED EFFORT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK

Released 3/26/2003
BRAKES—ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DTC C1235, C1236, C1237—VEHICLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL-MOUNTED REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Released 4/23/2018
2003-2008 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODIES (ETB)EQUIPPED VEHICLES - HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM WITH OR WITHOUT MIL P0505 AND/OR P0506.

Released 12/7/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Spark Plug Thread Repair - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L Modular 2v Engines - General Service Bulletin (GSB)

TSB Description

Released 2/27/2008
BATTERY SERVICE—OPERATION OF BATTERY EYE—CHARGING SERVICE TIPS

Released 12/25/2006
ALUMINUM BODY PANELS—CORROSION—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/14/2006
NO CRANK / STARTER TERMINAL FATIGUE

Released 11/11/2006
ADVANCE TRAC WARNING/CHIME WHEN KEY IS TURNED OFF

Released 8/15/2006
KEYPAD DIAGNOSTICS—DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY

Released 1/7/2006
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY—SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS

Released 12/4/2005
FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

Released 5/1/2005
REAR POWER WINDOW(S) INOPERATIVE

Released 4/6/2005
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS

Released 2/24/2005
BODY—LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED—SERVICE PROCEDURE

Released 12/22/2004
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER—INCREASED EFFORT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK

Released 12/3/2004
BODY—HEADLAMP—MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP

Released 6/9/2004
BODY—PAINT—IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL - INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT—ACID RAIN NEUTRALIZATION

Released 5/24/2004
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR—TERMINAL TAB REPAIR

Released 5/19/2004
FRONT WINDOW CLUNK NOISE

Released 5/4/2004
BODY—TRIM—PAINT PEEL-OFF—ROOF RACK SIDE RAIL

Released 2/14/2004
NO CRANK WITH DTC B1601 AND/OR B1213—PATS SECURITY ACCESS ISSUES—4.0L ENGINE

Released 3/26/2003
BRAKES—ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DTC C1235, C1236, C1237—VEHICLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL-MOUNTED REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Released 2/23/2003
BODY—MIRROR—EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/1/1996
LOCKS—INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/31/2012
DTCS P0505, P0506 AND/OR ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION - HARD START

Released 7/9/2012
DTCS P0505, P0506 AND/OR ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION - HARD START

TSB Description

Released 2/13/2009
4.0L - DTC - P0505 / P0506 / HESITATION / LOSS OF RPM / DIFFICULTY STARTING / LOW IDLE RPM

Released 6/14/2007
BATTERY DRAIN—4X4—NEUTRAL TOW MODE

Released 6/6/2007
RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS)— SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/6/2006
WRENCH LAMP ON AND NO DTC STORED

Released 4/14/2005
WRENCH LIGHT ON WITH BOTH DTC P2106 AND P2135—VEHICLES BUILT 11/29/2004 AND PRIOR

Released 2/26/2005
MIL ON DTC P0191 WITH OR WITHOUT VARIOUS DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS AND/OR ADDITIONAL DTCS

Released 1/3/2005
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM)

Released 12/26/2004
THROTTLE PEDAL RESPONSE ON TIP-IN

Released 12/21/2004
4.0L—ROUGH IDLE IN DRIVE

Released 11/22/2004
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) P0172, P0175, P0171 AND/OR P0174—4.0L SOHC ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/4/2004

Released 4/17/2004
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S)—SERVICE TIPS

Released 2/14/2004
NO CRANK WITH DTC B1601 AND/OR B1213—PATS SECURITY ACCESS ISSUES—4.0L ENGINE

Released 1/27/2016
2004 And Newer Vehicles Equipped With Flex Fuel Capability - Flex Fuel General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 7/31/2012
DTCS P0505, P0506 AND/OR ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION - HARD START

TSB Description

Released 7/9/2012
DTCS P0505, P0506 AND/OR ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION - HARD START

Released 12/2/2006
MIL ON WITH PCM DTC P0463 AND/OR IC DTC B1201—FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING

Released 10/17/2006
MIL ON WITH DTC P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION

Released 1/6/2006
WRENCH LAMP ON AND NO DTC STORED

Released 9/3/2005
MIL ON AND/OR RUNS ROUGH/MISFIRE—DTCS P0300-P0308, P0316 AND/OR P0171/ P0174,—4.6L ENGINE

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

Released 4/3/2005
MOONROOF SQUEAK AND/OR RATTLE NOISE— CORNER INSERT REPAIR

Released 2/26/2005
MIL ON DTC P0191 WITH OR WITHOUT VARIOUS DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS AND/OR ADDITIONAL DTCS

Released 12/26/2004
THROTTLE PEDAL RESPONSE ON TIP-IN

Released 12/21/2006
HEATER CORE LEAKAGE AND ELECTROLYSIS (INFORMATION ONLY)

Released 8/17/2005
CHIRP NOISE FROM FEAD BELT WHEN A/C COMPRESSOR IS ENGAGING

TSB Description

Released 6/24/2004
NOISE DURING A/C OPERATION FROM REAR OF VEHICLE

Released 3/18/2004
A/C HOOT NOISE WHILE DRIVING

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 6/7/2018
Various Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
2001-2015 - Vehicles With Modular 4.6L, 5.4L Or 6.8L Engines - Determining Root Cause Of Engine Damage Due To Oil Pressure Loss.

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/7/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Spark Plug Thread Repair - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L Modular 2v Engines - General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 10/10/2008
4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE—WITH CONTROL TRAC —SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION/DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS

Released 9/5/2008
UNITIZED SEAL DIAGNOSIS—LEAK / GREASE OIL TSB 08-19-3 SEPARATION—AXLE BEARING SEAL 8.8 IFS, 8.8 IRS, AND 9.75 IRS AXLES

Released 10/17/2007
4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V—SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE—NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 12/18/2006
IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT HEAD GASKET FOR CERTAIN REMANUFACTURED ENGINES—SERVICE TIP

Released 4/4/2006
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS

Released 1/26/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

Released 12/10/2005
NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK—4.0L ENGINE

Released 9/3/2005
MIL ON AND/OR RUNS ROUGH/MISFIRE—DTCS P0300-P0308, P0316 AND/OR P0171/ P0174,—4.6L ENGINE

Released 8/25/2005
NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

Released 8/21/2005
DELAYED OR HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS— 5R55S TRANSMISSION—VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 09/24/2004

Released 7/2/2005
5R55S TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS FROM CONVERTER HOUSING AREA—DTC P1783— VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 12/12/2004

Released 4/16/2005
DRIVELINE 1ST ORDER VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE

Released 3/23/2005
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR

Released 1/3/2005
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM)

Released 12/21/2004
4.0L—ROUGH IDLE IN DRIVE

Released 12/17/2004
FRONT AXLE TUBE SEAL LEAK

Released 11/22/2004
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) P0172, P0175, P0171 AND/OR P0174—4.0L SOHC ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/4/2004

Released 10/19/2004
OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER—4.0L SOHC ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2004

Released 2/14/2004
NO CRANK WITH DTC B1601 AND/OR B1213—PATS SECURITY ACCESS ISSUES—4.0L ENGINE

Released 6/25/2003
ENGINE—ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V—TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE—ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003

Released 10/10/2008
4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE—WITH CONTROL TRAC —SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION/DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS

Released 2/14/2007
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS—TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT

TSB Description

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 7/3/2006
LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON—TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP

Released 4/4/2006
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS

Released 8/25/2005
NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS

Released 12/22/2004
GEAR SELECTOR LEVER—INCREASED EFFORT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK

Released 3/26/2003
BRAKES—ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DTC C1235, C1236, C1237—VEHICLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL-MOUNTED REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Released 11/1/1996
LOCKS—INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 10/17/2007
4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V—SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE—NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY

TSB Description

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

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