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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 1/29/2020
Various Vehicles - Running Board Concern Analysis

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

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
Various Vehicles - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L 3 Valve - Engine Noise Upper End And/Or Rough Running - Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement - Built On Or Before 8-Jan-2016

Released 4/23/2018
New Wiring Repair Job Aid is available on PTS under the Service Tips tab

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 4/23/2018
Vehicle Health Report Inoperative with Aftermarket Device Plugged Into Data Link Connector

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2017 Ford/Mercury/Lincoln - Vehicle Health Report (VHR) Generates Service Required Message

Released 4/23/2018
Dealer Installed Audio Upgrades

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2017 Various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Replacing/Upgrading Original Equipment SYNC/Navigation System Components Is Not Supported

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2018 Various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Replacing/Upgrading Original Equipment SYNC/Navigation System Components Is Not Supported

Released 4/23/2018
HIGH PITCHED WHINE NOISE COMING FROM A GROUNDED OUT SHIFT CABLE ON THE 5R55S TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR(TSS) OR INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR(ISS)

Released 4/23/2018
VEHICLES WITH P035X (OR P0351 - P0360) DTC CODES

Released 4/23/2018
Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad Is Available With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Only And The Retrieval Of Master Code.

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2009 MULTIPLE VEHICLES - KEY HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle No Start After Instrument Cluster Replacement Due to Proper Programmable Module Installation (PMI) Programming Not Being Performed.

Released 9/25/2017
Various Vehicles - Module Programming and Reprogramming Procedures

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

Released 9/30/2016
Multiple Vehicles - SYNC Software Programming v1.1

Released 4/27/2016
Multiple Vehicles - No PCM/Network Communication

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 12/9/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) General Service Bulletin (GSB)

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

Released 11/24/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - Service Part Warranty (SPW) Radiator Identification General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 10/14/2015
Multple Vehicles - Wiring Repair General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 8/31/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac- Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Wire Harness Routing General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 8/20/2015
Multiple Vehicles - 4.6L 3v And 5.4L 3v Engines - 3v Cam Phaser Installation General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 7/21/2014
Easy Fuel Capless - Concerns With Fuel Nozzle Insertion Or Removal

Released 5/3/2012
DRIVER OR PASSENGER POWER SEAT BINDING - GRINDING OR CLICKING NOISE DURING POWER SEAT OPERATION

Released 5/24/2010
Multiple Vehicles - Brake Disc Service Tips General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 2/3/2010
ODOMETER DISPLAY READING MOMENTARILY FLIPS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP OF MESSAGE CENTER SCREEN

Released 10/20/2009
TRIP A/TRIP B ODOMETER AND/OR AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY RESETS UNINTENTIONALLY

Released 1/26/2009
SUN VISOR MIRROR COVER CRACKING - BUILT BETWEEN 1/2/2007 AND 11/3/2008

Released 10/7/2008
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE—GRID BUTTON TERMINAL REPAIR

Released 8/20/2008
WATER LEAK—DRIVERSIDE FLOORBOARD DURING TSB 08-17-5 RIGHT HAND TURNS OR AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING WITH A/C ON—VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 7/21/2008

Released 5/8/2008
CHROME GRILLE—PEELING, BLISTERING OR WRINKLING

Released 4/24/2008
4.0L/4.6L—HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING—AFTER LONG HOT SOAK / DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A STOP—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/2/2008

Released 2/21/2008
SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS), MAY NOT SEEK ALL SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO CHANNELS

Released 2/7/2008
COLD START FEAD HOOT—WHISTLE NOISE / BUILT BEFORE 1/28/2008

Released 1/7/2008
4.0L—PCM BRACKET BUZZ/HUM NOISE FROM CENTER/RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA

Released 12/6/2007
LOOSE OUTSIDE SEAT CUSHION SHIELD— VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/1/2007

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 5/24/2010
Multiple Vehicles - Brake Disc Service Tips General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 10/30/2009
REAR BRAKE RATTLE OVER BUMPS

TSB Description

Released 1/13/2009
IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS - BUILT BEFORE 5/31/2008

Released 1/18/2008
IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS

Released 1/7/2008
4.0L—PCM BRACKET BUZZ/HUM NOISE FROM CENTER/RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA

Released 11/21/2007
REAR BRAKE RATTLE OVER BUMPS

Released 4/23/2018
New Wiring Repair Job Aid is available on PTS under the Service Tips tab

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle Health Report Inoperative with Aftermarket Device Plugged Into Data Link Connector

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2017 Ford/Mercury/Lincoln - Vehicle Health Report (VHR) Generates Service Required Message

Released 4/23/2018
Dealer Installed Audio Upgrades

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2017 Various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Replacing/Upgrading Original Equipment SYNC/Navigation System Components Is Not Supported

Released 4/23/2018
VEHICLES WITH P035X (OR P0351 - P0360) DTC CODES

Released 4/23/2018
Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad Is Available With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Only And The Retrieval Of Master Code.

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2009 MULTIPLE VEHICLES - KEY HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle No Start After Instrument Cluster Replacement Due to Proper Programmable Module Installation (PMI) Programming Not Being Performed.

Released 9/30/2016
Multiple Vehicles - SYNC Software Programming v1.1

Released 4/27/2016
Multiple Vehicles - No PCM/Network Communication

Released 10/14/2015
Multple Vehicles - Wiring Repair General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/22/2009
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES

Released 10/30/2009
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES

Released 10/20/2009
TRIP A/TRIP B ODOMETER AND/OR AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY RESETS UNINTENTIONALLY

Released 9/30/2009
SPEAKER POP AND/OR RADIO INOPERATIVE/BLANK/LOCKED UP

Released 7/6/2009
SYNC FUNCTIONS INOPERATIVE, DTC U3000-41, U0485, OR U0100, AND/OR BATTERY DRAW WITH ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE CONNECTED

Released 5/28/2009
SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE

Released 5/1/2009
COLD START FEAD HOOT - WHISTLE NOISE

Released 4/2/2009
4.0L ENGINE BELT SQUEAL OR CHIRP NOISE ON COLD STARTUP

Released 4/2/2009
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES

Released 2/10/2009
SYNC EQUIPPED VEHICLES - APPLE IPOD OR IPHONE TURNS OFF AFTER 30-60 SECONDS

Released 1/26/2009
SUN VISOR MIRROR COVER CRACKING - BUILT BETWEEN 1/2/2007 AND 11/3/2008

Released 10/7/2008
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE—GRID BUTTON TERMINAL REPAIR

Released 10/3/2008
SYNC SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING SERVICE TIPS

Released 6/5/2008
INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)— DISCHARGED KEY FOB BATTERY

Released 5/16/2008
SYNC—APPLE IPOD / IPHONE TURNS OFF AFTER 30-60 SECONDS

Released 3/5/2008
DISCHARGED BATTERIES—VEHICLES IN STORAGE/LIMITED USAGE

Released 2/21/2008
SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS), MAY NOT SEEK ALL SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO CHANNELS

Released 11/8/2007
4.0L ENGINE—BLOCK HEATER LEAKS

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

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle Health Report Inoperative with Aftermarket Device Plugged Into Data Link Connector

Released 10/26/2009
4.6L ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - DTC P0196 - COLD WEATHER DRIVING CONDITIONS - CALIBRATION UPDATE

TSB Description

Released 3/2/2009
SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE

Released 1/8/2009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/14/2008

Released 12/3/2008
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS USER ISSUES

Released 11/20/2008
DRIVELINE BUMP WHILE BRAKING - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H)

Released 9/23/2008
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE—VARIOUS USER ISSUES

Released 8/1/2008
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH TSB 08-16-10 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456

Released 4/24/2008
4.0L/4.6L—HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING—AFTER LONG HOT SOAK / DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A STOP—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/2/2008

Released 2/19/2008
4.6L AND 6R60 TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY—BUMP WHILE BRAKING—VARIOUS TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY SYMPTOMS— VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

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

Released 5/15/2015
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - 2008 through 2010 Model Year Explorer and Mountaineer Vehicles - “Easy Fuel” Capless Fuel Fill Pipe Extended Warranty

TSB Description

Released 10/7/2008
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE—GRID BUTTON TERMINAL REPAIR

Released 4/1/2008
SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS—4.6L 3V/5.4L 3V/6.8L 3V

Released 2/29/2008
THUMPING/LOUD FLUTTER—BEHIND DASH IN DEFROST MODE—LACK OF AIRFLOW TO FLOOR— MANUAL A/C ONLY

Released 11/30/2007
FUEL FILL—SLOW OR EARLY SHUT OFF—BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

Released 5/1/2009
COLD START FEAD HOOT - WHISTLE NOISE

Released 8/20/2008
WATER LEAK—DRIVERSIDE FLOORBOARD DURING TSB 08-17-5 RIGHT HAND TURNS OR AFTER EXTENDED DRIVING WITH A/C ON—VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 7/21/2008

TSB Description

Released 5/19/2008
A/C COMPRESSOR THUMP NOISE

Released 2/29/2008
THUMPING/LOUD FLUTTER—BEHIND DASH IN DEFROST MODE—LACK OF AIRFLOW TO FLOOR— MANUAL A/C ONLY

Released 11/8/2007
4.0L ENGINE—BLOCK HEATER LEAKS

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

Released 12/11/2018
Various Vehicles - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L 3 Valve - Engine Noise Upper End And/Or Rough Running - Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement - Built On Or Before 8-Jan-2016

TSB Description

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

Released 4/23/2018
Various Vehicles - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L 3 Valve - Engine Noise Upper End And/Or Rough Running - Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement - Built On Or Before 8-Jan-2016

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 4/23/2018
HIGH PITCHED WHINE NOISE COMING FROM A GROUNDED OUT SHIFT CABLE ON THE 5R55S TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR(TSS) OR INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR(ISS)

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 11/24/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - Service Part Warranty (SPW) Radiator Identification General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 8/31/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac- Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Wire Harness Routing General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 8/20/2015
Multiple Vehicles - 4.6L 3v And 5.4L 3v Engines - 3v Cam Phaser Installation General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 11/2/2009
5R55S TRANSMISSION - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - VARIOUS DTC'S - WATER INTRUSION FROM A/C DRAIN INTO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID BODY CONNECTOR - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/12/2009

Released 10/26/2009
4.6L ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - DTC P0196 - COLD WEATHER DRIVING CONDITIONS - CALIBRATION UPDATE

Released 1/8/2009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/14/2008

Released 11/20/2008
DRIVELINE BUMP WHILE BRAKING - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H)

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

Released 9/9/2008
HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE REAR TSB 08-19-6 AXLE AREA—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 7/28/2008

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 8/1/2008
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH TSB 08-16-10 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456

Released 6/19/2008
6R60-6R75 TRANSMISSIONS—REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS—JOB 1 ONLY

Released 2/19/2008
4.6L AND 6R60 TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY—BUMP WHILE BRAKING—VARIOUS TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY SYMPTOMS— VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

Released 2/7/2008
COLD START FEAD HOOT—WHISTLE NOISE / BUILT BEFORE 1/28/2008

Released 11/30/2007
FUEL FILL—SLOW OR EARLY SHUT OFF—BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

Released 11/8/2007
4.0L ENGINE—BLOCK HEATER LEAKS

Released 6/27/2019
Various Vehicles - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1635

Released 12/9/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) General Service Bulletin (GSB)

TSB Description

Released 5/27/2010
20 INCH POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEEL - CORROSION AND ETCHING

Released 5/21/2009
POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE - FRONT OR REAR 18 INCH WHEELS - TURNING AT SLOW SPEED BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H)

Released 3/2/2009
SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE

Released 2/17/2009
POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE - FRONT OR REAR 18 INCH WHEELS - TURNING AT SLOW SPEED BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H)

Released 11/17/2008
VIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS - STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE - TIRE WHEEL RUNOUT AND BALANCE

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

Released 8/28/2008
POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE—FRONT OR REAR 18 TSB 08-18-5 INCH WHEELS—TURNING AT SLOW SPEED BELOW 10 MPH (16KM/H)

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

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

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