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Released 4/14/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID.

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

TSB Description

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 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 12/11/1999
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX

Released 2/15/1999
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA

Released 12/10/1998
RADIO—POOR RADIO RECEPTION

Released 6/24/1998
ELECTRICAL—NEW TERMINAL GREASE RELEASED FOR SERVICE

Released 4/7/1998
LEAKS—OIL—AVAILABILITY OF NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT

Released 1/17/1997
BODY—SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITE (SMC)— HOOD/FENDER/DECKLID/LIFTGATE—SMALL COSMETIC DAMAGE REPAIR SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES - GRABBING AND/OR STICKING DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER A RAINFALL AND/OR WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE-NEW SPEC-DRUM-SHOE TO BACKING PLATE LUBE-PETROLEUM BASED-CAUSES SWELLING OF RUBBER PARTS-SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT

Released 12/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH

Released 10/11/2001
TRIM—INTERIOR REAR CORNER TRIM—MOUNTING HOLES DO NOT LINE UP CORRECTLY—POOR FIT— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/9/2000

Released 12/8/1999
INTERIOR TRIM—DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIP

Released 5/6/1999
WINDNOISE—AROUND SIDE DOOR(S)—SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/4/1999
REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS)—OUT-OF-VEHICLE—EEC V VEHICLES ONLY

Released 2/24/1999
LOCKS—REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT—AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCKS

Released 2/3/1999
WATER LEAKS—WINDSHIELD SEALING—SERVICE TIP * WINDSHIELD—SEALING—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/15/1998
MIRROR—OUTSIDE REARVIEW—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS BUILT THROUGH 2/13/98—REVISED SERVICE PART

Released 6/19/1998
GLASS—DOOR—“CHATTERING” WHEN OPERATING WINDOW IN DOWN MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS BUILT THROUGH 1/5/98

Released 12/15/1997
GLASS—MANUAL WINDOW—INCREASED ROLLING EFFORT * GLASS—POWER WINDOW—BINDING WHEN ROLLING GLASS

Released 12/11/1997
BENCH SEAT—SEAT BACK DIFFICULT TO FOLD FORWARD—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/97

Released 7/4/1997
FRAME—RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS— SERVICE TIPS

Released 7/3/1997
DOOR HANDLE—OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS EXTENDED TRAVEL—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/1/96

Released 1/17/1997
BODY—SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITE (SMC)— HOOD/FENDER/DECKLID/LIFTGATE—SMALL COSMETIC DAMAGE REPAIR SERVICE TIP

Released 12/5/1996
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR—REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/1/1996
LOCKS—INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN— SERVICE TIP

Released 12/1/1996
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS—FOG/FILM

Released 10/6/1996
NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER—INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS— VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

Released 7/15/1996
LOCKS—NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES—LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCK VEHICLES REFERENCED— SERVICE TIP

Released 4/24/1995
DOOR- REPLACEMENT DOOR HAS LOOSE FITTING DOOR LOCK CYLINDER- SERVICE TIP * LOCK-LOOSE FITTING DOOR LOCK CYLINDER- SERVICE TIP

Released 1/23/1995
PAINT—1996 COLOR CHART—AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER CROSS-REFERENCE LIST

Released 2/17/1992
REAR VIEW MIRROR—NEW PROCEDURE FOR PREFERRED REATTACHMENT METHOD

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

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES - GRABBING AND/OR STICKING DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER A RAINFALL AND/OR WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE-NEW SPEC-DRUM-SHOE TO BACKING PLATE LUBE-PETROLEUM BASED-CAUSES SWELLING OF RUBBER PARTS-SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT

Released 6/17/2002
LAMP—BRAKE—INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT * BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - GRABBING AND/OR STICKING DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER A RAINFALL AND/OR WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION - SERVICE TIP * WHEELS - PROPER LUG TORQUE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE - NEW SPECIFICATION - SILICONE BRAKE CALIPER GREASE AND DIELECTRIC COMPOUND ONLY TO BE USED *

Released 4/19/1997
BRAKES—BRAKE AND ROTOR SERVICE TIPS

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

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

TSB Description

Released 10/23/2000
TRANSMISSION—FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT—REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION—SERVICE TIPS

Released 8/23/1999
GAUGE—TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND/OR “KNOCKING/THUMPING” NOISE FROM COOLING SYSTEM—4.0L OHV ENGINE *

Released 2/16/1999
LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125 STORED IN MEMORY—LACK OF HEAT—VEHICLES WITH 2.3L OR 2.5L ENGINE *COOLING SYSTEM—LACK OF HEAT—VEHICLES WITH 2.3L OR 2.5L ENGINE

Released 12/17/1997
COOLING SYSTEM—COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE BLOCK HEATER—VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE

Released 11/19/1997
COOLING SYSTEM—“ON-VEHICLE” HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM

Released 9/18/1997
COOLING SYSTEM—TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION—VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE * NOISE—“THUMPING” HEARD FROM WATER PUMP AREA—VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE

Released 12/17/1966
• COOLING SYSTEM—COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES— VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINE • LEAKS—COOLANT—COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES— VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINE

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

Released 6/17/2002
LAMP—BRAKE—INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

TSB Description

Released 12/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH

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

Released 1/4/2001
BODY—POWER WINDOW—CHATTER OR BINDING WHEN OPERATING POWER SIDE WINDOWS—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/2001, ELECTRICAL—POWER WINDOW—CHATTER OR BINDING WHEN OPERATING POWER SIDE WINDOWS—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/2001

Released 2/24/1999
LOCKS—REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT—AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCKS

Released 2/3/1999
WATER LEAKS—WINDSHIELD SEALING—SERVICE TIP * WINDSHIELD—SEALING—SERVICE TIP

Released 6/24/1998
ELECTRICAL—NEW TERMINAL GREASE RELEASED FOR SERVICE

Released 12/24/1997
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 5/11/1997
REMOTE ANTI-THEFT PERSONALITY (RAP) TRANSMITTERS—REPROGRAMMING INFORMATION

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 12/6/1996
WIRING—ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS

Released 10/6/1996
NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER—INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS— VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

Released 7/15/1996
LOCKS—NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES—LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCK VEHICLES REFERENCED— SERVICE TIP

Released 1/21/1995
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM—AIR BAG MODULES—DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS—PAINTING RESTRICTIONS

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

Released 5/23/1999
THROTTLE—STICKING OPEN OR CLOSED DUE TO THROTTLE BODY ICING—IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/1997 WITH 3.0L 2V ENGINE *

TSB Description

Released 10/23/1998
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)—SENSOR CONTAMINATION—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/6/1997
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1405 STORED IN MEMORY—2.3L VEHICLES

Released 12/3/1997
LAMP—“CHECK ENGINE” MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1405 STORED IN MEMORY—NO DRIVE CONCERNS—VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINE

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 12/9/1996
STALL—ENGINE—4.0L—STALL ON DECEL WHEN CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED AFTER CLOSED THROTTLE ENGINE ON DOWNHILL GRADE—MAY HAVE MIL CODE P1506 STORED IN MEMORY—4.0L MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY

Released 10/7/1996
FUEL—CALIFORNIA REFORMULATED GASOLINE (CARFG)—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/6/1996
NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER—INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS— VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

Released 6/8/1996
NO START--MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED--DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0443, P1443, P1444, AND P1445 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY--2.3L, 3.0L, AND 4.0L ENGINES

Released 4/16/2002
FUEL SYSTEM—FUEL PUMP “WHINING”/“BUZZING” NOISE COMES THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER *

Released 1/22/2002
DRIVEABILITY—SURGE/ROLLING IDLE—GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS—INCORRECT INSTALLATION—CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION *

TSB Description

Released 5/23/1999
THROTTLE—STICKING OPEN OR CLOSED DUE TO THROTTLE BODY ICING—IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/1997 WITH 3.0L 2V ENGINE *

Released 2/24/1999
LOCKS—REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT—AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCKS

Released 12/18/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—WATER DRIPS ON FLOOR FROM EVAPORATOR WHEN BLOWER IS ON HIGH IN MAX A/C OR NORMAL A/C MODE

Released 10/23/1998
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)—SENSOR CONTAMINATION—SERVICE TIP

Released 9/9/1998
FUEL INJECTORS—NON-WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT TESTING INFORMATION

Released 5/12/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—FILTERING REFRIGERANT AFTER A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT— SERVICE TIPS

Released 2/26/1998
FUEL—INFORMATION ON GASOLINE—TIPS TO RESOLVE VOLATILITY RELATED DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS

Released 5/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—OIL REFILL CAPACITY

Released 5/10/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—COMPRESSOR FAILURE— INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL * AIR CONDITIONING—LACK OF COOLING— INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL MAY CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 12/8/1996
• AIR CONDITIONING—NEW O-RINGAPPLICATIONS—THICKER O-RINGS FOR SPRING LOCK FITTINGS—SERVICE TIP • AIR CONDITIONING—SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/5/1996
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR—REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/7/1996
FUEL—CALIFORNIA REFORMULATED GASOLINE (CARFG)—SERVICE TIP

Released 4/18/1995
AIR CONDITIONING—FORD APPROVED FLUSHING PROCEDURES-SERVICE TIP

Released 1/21/1995
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM—AIR BAG MODULES—DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS—PAINTING RESTRICTIONS

Released 12/8/2001
• CLIMATE CONTROL—LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING Article No. NOISE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV 01-21-2 ENGINE ONLY • NOISE—LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE ONLY

Released 12/18/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—WATER DRIPS ON FLOOR FROM EVAPORATOR WHEN BLOWER IS ON HIGH IN MAX A/C OR NORMAL A/C MODE

TSB Description

Released 5/12/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—FILTERING REFRIGERANT AFTER A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT— SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/19/1997
COOLING SYSTEM—“ON-VEHICLE” HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM

Released 5/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—OIL REFILL CAPACITY

Released 5/10/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—COMPRESSOR FAILURE— INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL * AIR CONDITIONING—LACK OF COOLING— INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL MAY CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE

Released 5/3/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/8/1996
• AIR CONDITIONING—NEW O-RINGAPPLICATIONS—THICKER O-RINGS FOR SPRING LOCK FITTINGS—SERVICE TIP • AIR CONDITIONING—SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/7/1996
AIR CONDITIONING—NEW O-RING AVAILABILITY AND APPLICATIONS—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/6/1996
Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant - System Flushing - Tracer Dye - Leak Testing - O-Ring Tool - TSB republication to include latest model year

Released 4/18/1995
AIR CONDITIONING—FORD APPROVED FLUSHING PROCEDURES-SERVICE TIP

Released 2/17/1992
REAR VIEW MIRROR—NEW PROCEDURE FOR PREFERRED REATTACHMENT METHOD

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

Released 4/14/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID.

TSB Description

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

Released 10/22/2003
TRANSMISSION—4R44E—4R55E—5R44E—5R55E— LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT)—POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762—VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001

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

Released 3/5/2003
ENGINE—3.0L 2V (VULCAN) REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—NEW SERVICE KIT—SERVICE TIP

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 2/14/2002
ENGINE—4.0L OHV—POSSIBLE CRACKED FLEXPLATE—NOISE OR VIBRATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY *

Released 1/22/2002
DRIVEABILITY—SURGE/ROLLING IDLE—GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS—INCORRECT INSTALLATION—CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION *

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 12/8/2001
• CLIMATE CONTROL—LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING Article No. NOISE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV 01-21-2 ENGINE ONLY • NOISE—LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE ONLY

Released 11/8/2001
• ENGINE—4.0L OHV—CARBON KNOCK ON ACCELERATION • NOISE—CARBON KNOCK ON ACCELERATION— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE ONLY

Released 10/23/2000
TRANSMISSION—FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT—REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION—SERVICE TIPS

Released 8/23/1999
GAUGE—TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND/OR “KNOCKING/THUMPING” NOISE FROM COOLING SYSTEM—4.0L OHV ENGINE *

Released 5/23/1999
THROTTLE—STICKING OPEN OR CLOSED DUE TO THROTTLE BODY ICING—IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/1997 WITH 3.0L 2V ENGINE *

Released 4/26/1999
MOTOR OIL - SAE VISCOSITY GRADE RECOMMENDATION - SERVICE TIP

Released 2/16/1999
LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125 STORED IN MEMORY—LACK OF HEAT—VEHICLES WITH 2.3L OR 2.5L ENGINE *COOLING SYSTEM—LACK OF HEAT—VEHICLES WITH 2.3L OR 2.5L ENGINE

Released 2/15/1999
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA

Released 1/16/1999
NOISE—“PINGING” OR “CREAKING” FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR— 4X4 VEHICLES * DRIVELINE—“PINGING” OR “CREAKING” NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR—4X4 VEHICLES * TRANSFER CASE—REAR OUTPUT FLANGE NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHANGE—4X4 VEHICLES

Released 12/4/1998
IDLE—HIGH ENGINE RPM—VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 8/1/96

Released 10/20/1998
EXHAUST SYSTEM—LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS * NOISE—“BUZZING” OR “RATTLING”—LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS

Released 9/9/1998
FUEL INJECTORS—NON-WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT TESTING INFORMATION

Released 4/7/1998
LEAKS—OIL—AVAILABILITY OF NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT

Released 1/12/1998
TRANSMISSION—4R44E/5R55E—NEW SERVICE PART—CENTER SUPPORT—SERVICE TIP * TRANSMISSION—A4LD—NEW SERVICE PART— CENTER SUPPORT—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/22/1997
CLUTCH—HARD TO DISENGAGE OR FREQUENT REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER— EARLY WEAR-OUT OF SLAVE CYLINDER

Released 12/21/1997
NOISE—“BOOM” WHEN DRIVING 32-105 KM/H (20-65 MPH)—SUPERCAB MODELS ONLY * VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 32-105 KM/H (20-65 MPH)—SUPERCAB MODELS ONLY *

Released 12/21/1997
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1359 STORED IN MEMORY- VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINE *

Released 12/20/1997
DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINT—AVAILABILITY OF GREASEABLE SERVICE PARTS * DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINT—IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT * DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINTS—IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT

Released 12/17/1997
COOLING SYSTEM—COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE BLOCK HEATER—VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE

Released 12/17/1997
TRANSMISSION—4R44E/4R55E—EXTENDED SHIFT AND ENGINE RPM ABOVE EXPECTED LEVELS OR “NO UPSHIFT”—TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 6/20/95 *

Released 12/6/1997
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1405 STORED IN MEMORY—2.3L VEHICLES

Released 12/3/1997
LAMP—“CHECK ENGINE” MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1405 STORED IN MEMORY—NO DRIVE CONCERNS—VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINE

Released 9/22/1997
MISFIRE—INTERMITTENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS— VEHICLES WITH 2.3L, 3.0L, OR 4.0L ENGINE * STUMBLE—INTERMITTENT—VEHICLES WITH 2.3L, 3.0L, OR 4.0L ENGINE *

Released 8/9/1997
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE—REPROGRAM * POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)—SERVICE PROCEDURES—SERVICE TIP

Released 5/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—OIL REFILL CAPACITY

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 4/22/1997
TRANSMISSION—A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E, 5R55E— TORQUE CONVERTER SLIP—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741 STORED IN MEMORY

Released 12/24/1996
ENGINE—4.0L—NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CONNECTING ROD FASTENERS

Released 12/19/1996
ENGINE—4.0L—TORQUE-TO-YIELD (TTY) CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/12/1996
• TRANSAXLE—TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES—SERVICE TIP • TRANSMISSION—TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURE

Released 12/12/1996
• HESITATION—AT CRUISING SPEED UNDER A LIGHT LOAD CONDITION WITH ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE • SURGE—AT CRUISING SPEED UNDER A LIGHT LOAD CONDITION WITH ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Released 12/9/1996
STALL—ENGINE—4.0L—STALL ON DECEL WHEN CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED AFTER CLOSED THROTTLE ENGINE ON DOWNHILL GRADE—MAY HAVE MIL CODE P1506 STORED IN MEMORY—4.0L MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY

Released 12/9/1996
TORQUE CONVERTER—LEAK TEST PROCEDURE— SERVICE TIP

Released 12/9/1996
• AXLE—NEW SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR TRACTION-LOK DIFFERENTIAL—7.5 AND 8.8 INCH RING GEAR • AXLE—TRACTION-LOK DIFFERENTIAL—7.5 AND 8.8 INCH RING GEAR—“CHATTER” NOISE DURING TIGHT TURNS OR TURNS AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF HIGHWAY DRIVING

Released 7/26/1996
TRANSMISSION—4R44E/4R55E—TRANSMISSION INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS AND FLUID PAN REVISION—TRANSMISSIONS BUILT AFTER 11/30/95—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/15/1996
LOCKS—NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES—LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCK VEHICLES REFERENCED— SERVICE TIP

Released 6/8/1996
NO START--MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED--DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0443, P1443, P1444, AND P1445 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY--2.3L, 3.0L, AND 4.0L ENGINES

Released 4/19/1996
TRANSMISSION—4R44E/4R55E—TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AND SEAL KIT—SERVICE TIP

Released 3/20/1996
TRANSMISSION—4R44E/4R55E—SCREEN AND GASKET SERVICE KIT—INCORRECT PARTS—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/19/1995
TRANSMISSION—4R44E/4R55E—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP

Released 4/18/1995
AIR CONDITIONING—FORD APPROVED FLUSHING PROCEDURES-SERVICE TIP

Released 1/21/1995
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM—AIR BAG MODULES—DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS—PAINTING RESTRICTIONS

Released 12/17/1966
• COOLING SYSTEM—COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES— VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINE • LEAKS—COOLANT—COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES— VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINE

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

Released 5/14/1998
STEERING—“CLUNKING” FELT WHILE ROCKING STEERING WHEEL SIDE-TO-SIDE

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Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION - SERVICE TIP * WHEELS - PROPER LUG TORQUE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP

Released 2/5/1998
TIRE—TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

Released 12/20/1997
DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINT—AVAILABILITY OF GREASEABLE SERVICE PARTS * DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINT—IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT * DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINTS—IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT

Released 12/24/1996
ENGINE—4.0L—NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CONNECTING ROD FASTENERS

Released 12/1/1996
LOCKS—INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN— SERVICE TIP

Released 11/4/1996
• STEERING—“CLICKING” NOISE HEARD WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL • NOISE—“CLICKING” SOUND HEARD WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL

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

Released 2/15/1999
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA

TSB Description

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT * BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT

Released 6/8/1997
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY *

Released 12/24/1996
ENGINE—4.0L—NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CONNECTING ROD FASTENERS

Released 12/9/1996
TORQUE CONVERTER—LEAK TEST PROCEDURE— SERVICE TIP

Released 10/6/1996
NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER—INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS— VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

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