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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
New Wiring Repair Job Aid is available on PTS under the Service Tips tab

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
Multiple Vehicles - Powerfold And/Or Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors- Shakes/Vibrates And/Or Changes Position While Driving

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

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

Released 4/23/2018
VISIBLE GREASE PURGE -FRONT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2008 Remanufactured 5.4L 3v and 6.8L 3v - Ignition Coil Boots Included with Engine Packaging.

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

Released 4/23/2018
2007-2008 F-150 - SERVICE TIP FOR REPLACEMENT 5.4L LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 7L3Z-6006-C

Released 4/23/2018
4R75E Transmission - Slipping 3rd and 4th Gears - No 4th Gear DTC P0733 P0734

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2008 F-150/2006-2008 MARK LT - ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION MIL WITH DTCS P0460/P0463 OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE DTC B1201 - BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007

Released 10/19/2017
Remanufactured Powertrain Core Returns

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 8/15/2016
2004-2014 F-150 and 2006-2008 Mark LT - 4WD - Noisy Or Engaged Front Hubs In 2WD Mode - Integrated Wheel End (IWE) Vacuum Hose Repair Kit

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

Released 2/29/2016
4R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Service Kit Available

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

Released 10/14/2015
Multple Vehicles - Wiring Repair 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 12/8/2010
RATTLE NOISE FROM ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY

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

Released 12/5/2008
DRIVERS SIDE COWL PANEL POPPED-UP

Released 11/25/2008
WATER LEAKS - ROOF OPENING PANEL DURING HIGH PRESSURE CAR WASH

Released 6/27/2008
5.4L 3V / 4R75E ONLY—BUILT BETWEEN 12/4/2006 TSB 08-14-3 TO 5/20/2008—ENGINE RPM FLARE DURING 3-4 UPSHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ONLY

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

Released 2/8/2008
COLD START ROUGH RUNNING/HESITATION/BACKFIRE—4.6 ONLY

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

Released 1/7/2008
WATER LEAK—ROOF OPENING PANEL DURING HIGH PRESSURE CAR WASH

Released 12/10/2007
FRAME REPLACEMENT MATRIX—SERVICE TIP

Released 11/30/2007
TAILGATE STRIKER—NOISE/RATTLE

Released 11/21/2007
DRIVERS SIDE COWL PANEL POPPED-UP—BUILT BEFORE 11/12/2007

Released 11/21/2007
COLD START ROUGH RUNNING/HESITATION/BACKFIRE—5.4L ONLY

Released 10/26/2007
PAINT—INSTRUMENT PANEL—SCRATCH/MAR REPAIR TIPS

Released 5/9/2007
VIBRATION FROM THE DRIVELINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

Released 5/9/2007
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT 50 MPH (80 KM/H) OR HIGHER—STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE AT 65 MPH (105 KM/H) OR HIGHER

Released 3/7/2007
SPARK KNOCK UNDER LIGHT LOAD AND ACCELERATION—3.8L, 3.9L, AND 4.2L—SPLIT PORT INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC)

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

Released 12/4/1994
PAINT—PRIMED SHEET METAL—PREP PROCEDURE AND MSDS INFORMATION

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

Released 1/29/2020
2002-2008 F-Super Duty/F-150/Mark LT - Vehicle Security Module (VSM) Programing

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

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
Multiple Vehicles - Powerfold And/Or Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors- Shakes/Vibrates And/Or Changes Position While Driving

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

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2008 Remanufactured 5.4L 3v and 6.8L 3v - Ignition Coil Boots Included with Engine Packaging.

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

Released 4/23/2018
2007-2008 F-150 - SERVICE TIP FOR REPLACEMENT 5.4L LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 7L3Z-6006-C

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2008 F-150/2006-2008 MARK LT - ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION MIL WITH DTCS P0460/P0463 OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE DTC B1201 - BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Released 6/27/2008
5.4L 3V / 4R75E ONLY—BUILT BETWEEN 12/4/2006 TSB 08-14-3 TO 5/20/2008—ENGINE RPM FLARE DURING 3-4 UPSHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ONLY

Released 5/28/2008
5.4L ENGINE ONLY—MIL ON WITH DTCS P0301 AND P0171—EXTENDED IDLE ONLY—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 5/20/2008

TSB Description

Released 2/8/2008
COLD START ROUGH RUNNING/HESITATION/BACKFIRE—4.6 ONLY

Released 2/7/2008
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P0456

Released 11/21/2007
COLD START ROUGH RUNNING/HESITATION/BACKFIRE—5.4L ONLY

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

Released 4/15/2008
GRINDING NOISE FROM CLIMATE CONTROL— TSB 08-8-9 CHANGING AIR DISTRIBUTION MODES—BUILT AFTER 11/29/2005

TSB Description

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

Released 1/22/2008
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION—MIL ON—DTCS P0460/P0463 OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE DTC B1201—VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007

Released 11/27/2007
ENGINE MISFIRE DURING CRUISE WITH OR WITHOUT DTCS (MEXICO ONLY

Released 3/7/2007
SPARK KNOCK UNDER LIGHT LOAD AND ACCELERATION—3.8L, 3.9L, AND 4.2L—SPLIT PORT INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC)

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

Released 11/3/2008
EATC—INTERMITTENT WARM AIR OUTPUT TSB 08-23-6 TEMPERATURE SET 68-72 F (18-22 C) EMTC— INABILITY TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OUTPUT

TSB Description

Released 4/15/2008
GRINDING NOISE FROM CLIMATE CONTROL— TSB 08-8-9 CHANGING AIR DISTRIBUTION MODES—BUILT AFTER 11/29/2005

Released 11/27/2007
A/C COMPRESSOR SHUTOFF—HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLE STATIONARY IN GE

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
VISIBLE GREASE PURGE -FRONT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

Released 4/23/2018
4R75E Transmission - Slipping 3rd and 4th Gears - No 4th Gear DTC P0733 P0734

Released 10/19/2017
Remanufactured Powertrain Core Returns

Released 8/15/2016
2004-2014 F-150 and 2006-2008 Mark LT - 4WD - Noisy Or Engaged Front Hubs In 2WD Mode - Integrated Wheel End (IWE) Vacuum Hose Repair Kit

Released 2/29/2016
4R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Service Kit Available

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

Released 8/20/2014
4R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Service Kit Available

Released 5/29/2014
5.4L 3V – Intermittent Rattle Noise While Driving / Rough Idle When Engine Is At Operating Temperature

Released 4/23/2013
2008 - 2011 4R75E Transmission - Service Kit Available - Grinding/Whine/ Vibrati on/Gear Slippage

Released 11/9/2012
Service Kit Available - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - 4R75E Transmiss ion - Built On Or Before 1/9/2012

Released 7/20/2012
5.4L INTERMITTENT RATTLE NOISE / ROUGH IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Released 10/5/2009
UN-COMMANDED TCC APPLY ON THE 1-2 SHIFT CAUSING PERCEPTION OF HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER DURING SHIFT

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

Released 6/27/2008
5.4L 3V / 4R75E ONLY—BUILT BETWEEN 12/4/2006 TSB 08-14-3 TO 5/20/2008—ENGINE RPM FLARE DURING 3-4 UPSHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ONLY

Released 5/28/2008
5.4L ENGINE ONLY—MIL ON WITH DTCS P0301 AND P0171—EXTENDED IDLE ONLY—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 5/20/2008

Released 2/7/2008
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P0456

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

Released 12/10/2007
FRAME REPLACEMENT MATRIX—SERVICE TIP

Released 11/27/2007
ENGINE MISFIRE DURING CRUISE WITH OR WITHOUT DTCS (MEXICO ONLY

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 5/9/2007
VIBRATION FROM THE DRIVELINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

Released 6/4/1991
TRANSMISSION—AUTOMATIC—ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR CHART

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 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 10/5/2007
HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE TSB 07-21-3 SEEPAGE—COLD CLIMATES ONLY (EXCLUDING HERITAGE F-150)

Released 5/9/2007
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT 50 MPH (80 KM/H) OR HIGHER—STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE AT 65 MPH (105 KM/H) OR HIGHER

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

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 10/26/2007
PAINT—INSTRUMENT PANEL—SCRATCH/MAR REPAIR TIPS

TSB Description

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 12/4/1994
PAINT—PRIMED SHEET METAL—PREP PROCEDURE AND MSDS INFORMATION

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