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

Released 9/1/2002
ENGINE—ENGINE OIL—RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS FOR SAE 5W-20 AND SAE 5W-30 MOTOR OILS—GASOLINE AND FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

TSB Description

Released 4/11/2002
ENGINE—NEW GASKET REMOVER/CLEANER AND SERVICE TIPS FOR ALUMINUM HEADS AND BLOCKS

Released 12/23/2001
• ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON ENGINE COOLANTS MADE FROM PROPYLENE GLYCOL • ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS

Released 4/23/2018
2000-2005 Focus - Safety Recall 05S27 - Rear Door Latch Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action - Built On or Before 26-Jan-2005

Released 4/23/2018
1997-2002 ESCORT / 2000-2004 FOCUS - 2.0L SPI REPLACEMENT ENGINE SERVICE TIP

TSB Description

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

Released 9/8/2014
2000-2005 Focus - Safety Recall 05S27 - Rear Door Latch Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action - Built On or Before 1/26/2005

Released 3/12/2008
CENTER CONSOLE ARM REST PIVOT LOOSE

Released 2/26/2008
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 2/13/2007
PULL/DRIFT

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

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

Released 9/9/2005
INTERIOR TRIM—CARPET PULLING FROM UNDER RIGHT FRONT COWL SIDE KICK PANEL

Released 11/18/2004
BODY-CORROSION AT BOTTOM OF DOOR OR TAILGATE HEM FLANGE—REPAIR PROCEDURE

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

Released 5/21/2004
DIFFICULTY CHANGING GEARS—UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEARS

Released 1/11/2004
DRIVEABILITY—STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MIL ON AND DTCS P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401—ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY

Released 5/22/2003
BODY—LATCHES/LOCKS—HOOD DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR UNABLE TO OPEN—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE ONLY

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

Released 1/3/2003
ELECTRICAL—HORN INOPERATIVE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE ONLY

Released 6/15/2002
WATER LEAKS—WATER LEAK FROM TRUNK/LIFTGATE AREA—SERVICE TIPS

Released 4/25/2002
BODY—CORROSION DAMAGE FROM CHROME LIFTGATE/DECK LID HANDLE APPLIQUE

Released 4/23/2002
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P1635 AND/OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT—GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES ONLY *

Released 11/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—HESITATION/SURGE AT CRUISE OR LIGHT TIP-IN AT 72-96 KM/H (45-60 MPH)— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE • DRIVEABILITY—LONG CRANK AFTER HOT SOAK— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE • DRIVEABILITY—ROUGH IDLE

Released 1/1/2001
DRIVEABILITY/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P0118 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 1/9/2001

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

Released 8/14/2003
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 12/23/2001
• ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON ENGINE COOLANTS MADE FROM PROPYLENE GLYCOL • ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS

Released 4/23/2018
2000-2005 Focus - Safety Recall 05S27 - Rear Door Latch Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action - Built On or Before 26-Jan-2005

Released 4/23/2018
1997-2002 ESCORT / 2000-2004 FOCUS - 2.0L SPI REPLACEMENT ENGINE SERVICE TIP

TSB Description

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

Released 8/17/2006
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES—SERVICE TIPS

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

Released 5/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTICS—W/O SCP

Released 12/21/2005
IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT OR UNABLE TO BE TURNED OR REMOVED—KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME SOUNDING WITH KEY REMOVED

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

Released 11/18/2004
BODY-CORROSION AT BOTTOM OF DOOR OR TAILGATE HEM FLANGE—REPAIR PROCEDURE

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

Released 5/21/2004
DIFFICULTY CHANGING GEARS—UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEARS

Released 5/5/2004
ELECTRICAL—TURN SIGNAL LAMPS CONTINUE TO FLASH AFTER TURNING

Released 5/22/2003
BODY—LATCHES/LOCKS—HOOD DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR UNABLE TO OPEN—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE ONLY

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

Released 2/18/2003
BODY—WATER LEAK—CLIMATE CONTROL -WATER IN HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE *ELECTRICAL—CLIMATE CONTROL—WATER IN HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE

Released 1/18/2003
ELECTRICAL—REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)— SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/3/2003
ELECTRICAL—HORN INOPERATIVE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINE ONLY

Released 4/25/2002
BODY—CORROSION DAMAGE FROM CHROME LIFTGATE/DECK LID HANDLE APPLIQUE

Released 10/11/2001
WIRING—WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AND WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE

Released 6/2/2001
PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/5/2007
2.0L SPI—EGR TUBE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE UPDATE

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

TSB Description

Released 1/11/2004
DRIVEABILITY—STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MIL ON AND DTCS P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401—ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY

Released 3/20/2003
DRIVEABILITY—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DTC’S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457

Released 4/23/2002
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P1635 AND/OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT—GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES ONLY *

Released 1/13/2002
DRIVEABILITY—TICKING NOISE FROM DASH MOUNTED DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (DPFE) SENSOR AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0401/0402

Released 11/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—HESITATION/SURGE AT CRUISE OR LIGHT TIP-IN AT 72-96 KM/H (45-60 MPH)— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE • DRIVEABILITY—LONG CRANK AFTER HOT SOAK— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE • DRIVEABILITY—ROUGH IDLE

Released 9/7/2001
DRIVEABILITY—HO2S (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR), CATALYST, AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS—SERVICE TIPS—OBD II VEHICLES ONLY

Released 1/1/2001
DRIVEABILITY/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P0118 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 1/9/2001

Released 10/3/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles Registered in the States of California, Massachusetts or Vermont and Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emissions Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2009. - Owner Letter

Released 10/3/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles Registered in the States of California, Massachusetts or Vermont and Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emissions Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2009. - Dealer Bulletin

TSB Description

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - New York Customer Letter

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - Maine Customer Letter

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

Released 8/17/2006
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES—SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 3/13/2005
WATER LEAKS AND/OR A/C CONDENSATION LEAKS AT FRONT FLOOR AREA—SERVICE TIPS

Released 2/18/2003
BODY—WATER LEAK—CLIMATE CONTROL -WATER IN HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE *ELECTRICAL—CLIMATE CONTROL—WATER IN HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE

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

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

TSB Description

Released 3/18/2011
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 3/16/2010
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/13/2010

Released 7/24/2009
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 11/25/2008
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 11/11/2008
CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING NOISE AND/OR FREE PLAY

Released 10/3/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles Registered in the States of California, Massachusetts or Vermont and Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emissions Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2009. - Owner Letter

Released 10/3/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles Registered in the States of California, Massachusetts or Vermont and Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emissions Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2009. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 6/23/2008
CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING NOISE AND/OR FREE PLAY

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - New York Customer Letter

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - Maine Customer Letter

Released 2/26/2008
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 2/13/2007
PULL/DRIFT

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

Released 12/21/2005
IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT OR UNABLE TO BE TURNED OR REMOVED—KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME SOUNDING WITH KEY REMOVED

Released 5/21/2004
DIFFICULTY CHANGING GEARS—UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEARS

Released 1/9/2004
DRIVEABILITY—ROUGH IDLE, LOW POWER AND/OR STALL AT IDLE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300-P0304 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE ONLY

Released 11/15/2003
TRANSAXLE—INTERMEDIATE AXLE SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT

Released 8/14/2003
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER SERVICE TIPS

Released 12/21/2002
OSCILLATION/BOUNCE—HIGHWAY SPEEDS—4X2 CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK FLATNESS

Released 9/1/2002
ENGINE—ENGINE OIL—RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS FOR SAE 5W-20 AND SAE 5W-30 MOTOR OILS—GASOLINE AND FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 4/23/2002
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P1635 AND/OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT—GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES ONLY *

Released 4/11/2002
ENGINE—NEW GASKET REMOVER/CLEANER AND SERVICE TIPS FOR ALUMINUM HEADS AND BLOCKS

Released 2/21/2002
FUEL—FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCONTINUED—2.0L ENGINE

Released 12/24/2001
TRANSAXLE—4F27E—FINAL DRIVE GEARSET RATIO CHANGE—DELAYED SHIFTS AFTER FINAL DRIVE GEARSET RATIO CHANGE OR TRANSAXLE REPLACEMENT

Released 12/23/2001
• ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON ENGINE COOLANTS MADE FROM PROPYLENE GLYCOL • ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS

Released 11/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—HESITATION/SURGE AT CRUISE OR LIGHT TIP-IN AT 72-96 KM/H (45-60 MPH)— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE • DRIVEABILITY—LONG CRANK AFTER HOT SOAK— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE • DRIVEABILITY—ROUGH IDLE

Released 6/2/2001
PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/1/2001
DRIVEABILITY/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P0118 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 1/9/2001

Released 4/23/2018
2000-2005 Focus - Safety Recall 05S27 - Rear Door Latch Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action - Built On or Before 26-Jan-2005

Released 9/8/2014
2000-2005 Focus - Safety Recall 05S27 - Rear Door Latch Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action - Built On or Before 1/26/2005

TSB Description

Released 8/9/2001
Safety Recall - Certain 2000 and 2001 Model Year Cars and Trucks -- Wiper Motor Gear Cover Replacement - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/9/2001
Safety Recall - Certain 2000 and 2001 Model Year Cars and Trucks -- Wiper Motor Gear Cover Replacement - Additional Information - Background Summary

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

TSB Description

Released 1/6/2004
SUSPENSION—CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AT SLOW SPEEDS OVER BUMPS AND/OR WHILE TURNING *

Released 5/13/2003
SUSPENSION—REAR TIRE INNER EDGE WEAR

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

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

TSB Description

Released 10/11/2001
WIRING—WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AND WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE

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