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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

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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 11/3/2000
QUIT ON ROAD—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1755 STORED IN MEMORY—SERVICE TIP—ELECTRIC VEHICLES ONLY

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

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

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

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

Released 12/3/2006
DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT TRACK RATTLING

Released 11/16/2005
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

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

Released 12/24/2004
REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS—NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS

Released 5/3/2002
BODY—“SQUEAK” OR BIND FROM TAILGATE * NOISE—“SQUEAK” OR BIND FROM TAILGATE

Released 2/23/2002
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/26/2001 ONLY BRACKETS SERVICE KIT

Released 11/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLES (E.V.) RANGER/POSTAL VEHICLES—NEW VERSION 3.0 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE

Released 11/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLE—DIAGNOSTIC Article No. TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2785 AND/OR POWER 01-19-3 LIMITED MODE OPERATION—ELECTRIC RANGER AND ELECTRIC POSTAL VEHICLES ONLY

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 4/12/2001
DRIVEABILITY—ELECTRIC RANGER (EV)—HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATED SAFETY GLOVES—TESTING AND ORDERING INFORMATION, ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC RANGER (EV)—HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATED SAFETY GLOVES—TESTING AND ORDERING INFORMATION

Released 8/21/2000
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year Ranger-EV Vehicles - PTC Heater Control Inspection__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON AUGUST 31, 2001. - Administrative Information

Released 7/21/2000
RADIO—REDUCED VOLUME/INOPERATIVE SUB-WOOFER OR INOPERATIVE FRONT SPEAKERS—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREMOR RADIO PACKAGE BUILT 5/22/2000 THROUGH 7/14/2000 ONLY

Released 5/5/2000
NOISE—“CHUCKING/SQUEAKING/CREAKING” COMING FROM REAR DOORS WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND/OR DURING HARD TURNS WHILE STOPPING

Released 4/19/2000
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year Explorer, Mountaineer, Ranger, Expedition, Navigator and Villager Vehicles - Multifunction Switch Replacement - Administrative Information

Released 12/16/1999
TRACTION BATTERY MODULES—ELECTRIC VEHICLE—ORDERING PROCEDURE

Released 4/26/1999
SPEEDOMETER—INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER Article No. READINGS

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

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

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

Released 1/31/1910
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year Explorer, Mountaineer, Ranger, Expedition, Navigator and Villager Vehicles - Multifunction Switch Replacement - Technical Information

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

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

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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 11/3/2000
QUIT ON ROAD—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1755 STORED IN MEMORY—SERVICE TIP—ELECTRIC VEHICLES 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 10/20/2009
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1998-2000 Model Year Ranger EV (Electric Vehicle) Traction Battery Charging System Software Update__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Released 5/6/2002
ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) RANGER COLD WEATHER BATTERY PERFORMANCE

Released 5/5/2002
NOISE—“HOOTING,” “EEKING,” OR “MOANING” NOISE COMING FROM CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING GEARS * CLUTCH—“HOOTING,” “EEKING,” OR “MOANING” NOISE COMING FROM CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING GEARS

Released 2/23/2002
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/26/2001 ONLY BRACKETS SERVICE KIT

Released 12/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0500, P1502 AND/OR U1039 CONTINENTAL MODELS ONLY—STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER—HIGH EFFORT WHEN TURNING IGNITION SWITCH • ELECTRICAL—STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

Released 11/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLES (E.V.) RANGER/POSTAL VEHICLES—NEW VERSION 3.0 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE

Released 11/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLE—DIAGNOSTIC Article No. TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2785 AND/OR POWER 01-19-3 LIMITED MODE OPERATION—ELECTRIC RANGER AND ELECTRIC POSTAL VEHICLES ONLY

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

Released 10/9/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV)— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1838— BATTERY CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE TIPS • ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV)— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1838— BATTERY CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE TIPS

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

Released 5/2/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—ROUGH IDLE—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, OR P1000 STORED IN MEMORY—WATER INTRUSION AT CONNECTOR C309 OR C340 UNDER DRIVER’S SEAT—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 1/2/2001 • ELECTRICAL—ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) LAMP

Released 4/12/2001
DRIVEABILITY—ELECTRIC RANGER (EV)—HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATED SAFETY GLOVES—TESTING AND ORDERING INFORMATION, ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC RANGER (EV)—HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATED SAFETY GLOVES—TESTING AND ORDERING INFORMATION

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 11/1/2000
TRACTION BATTERY—BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/21/2000
RADIO—REDUCED VOLUME/INOPERATIVE SUB-WOOFER OR INOPERATIVE FRONT SPEAKERS—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREMOR RADIO PACKAGE BUILT 5/22/2000 THROUGH 7/14/2000 ONLY

Released 5/22/2000
DRIVEABILITY, ELECTRICAL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE (E.V.), ELECTRICAL-LOW SPEED SHUDDER ON LIGHT ACCELERATION—RANGER E.V. (ELECTRIC VEHICLE) ONLY

Released 4/22/2000
ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV)—RANGER E.V.—DECLINING DRIVING RANGE—BATTERY RECOVERY AND CHARGING PROCEDURE

Released 4/19/2000
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year Explorer, Mountaineer, Ranger, Expedition, Navigator and Villager Vehicles - Multifunction Switch Replacement - Administrative Information

Released 7/16/1999
BATTERY CHARGING—POSSIBLE BATTERY OVERCHARGE WHILE USING NGS TESTER— ELECTRIC RANGER ONLY

Released 4/26/1999
SPEEDOMETER—INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER Article No. READINGS

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

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

Released 5/3/2003
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

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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 11/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLE—DIAGNOSTIC Article No. TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2785 AND/OR POWER 01-19-3 LIMITED MODE OPERATION—ELECTRIC RANGER AND ELECTRIC POSTAL VEHICLES ONLY

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

Released 4/23/1999
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442 AND P0455—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS

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 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

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. - 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 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 12/22/2005
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM—NO DTC—3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE

Released 9/1/2004
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE DIPS BELOW 450 RPM—WHEN TURNING OR ON DECELERATION—WITH OVER 3/4 TANK OF FUEL IN TANK, DRIVEABILITY—STALL—WHEN TURNING OR ON DECELERATION—WITH OVER 3/4 TANK OF FUEL IN TANK

TSB Description

Released 5/3/2003
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

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 *

Released 12/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0500, P1502 AND/OR U1039 CONTINENTAL MODELS ONLY—STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER—HIGH EFFORT WHEN TURNING IGNITION SWITCH • ELECTRICAL—STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

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

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

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

Released 12/24/2006
5R44E / 5R55E SERVICE PART LEVEL CHANGE /COMPATIBILITY

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

Released 12/22/2005
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM—NO DTC—3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE

Released 12/6/2005
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD

Released 9/1/2004
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE DIPS BELOW 450 RPM—WHEN TURNING OR ON DECELERATION—WITH OVER 3/4 TANK OF FUEL IN TANK, DRIVEABILITY—STALL—WHEN TURNING OR ON DECELERATION—WITH OVER 3/4 TANK OF FUEL IN TANK

Released 7/23/2004
DRIVESHAFT—THUMP/CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP

Released 2/6/2004
ENGINE—LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS—3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

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 5/5/2002
NOISE—“HOOTING,” “EEKING,” OR “MOANING” NOISE COMING FROM CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING GEARS * CLUTCH—“HOOTING,” “EEKING,” OR “MOANING” NOISE COMING FROM CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING GEARS

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 10/11/2001
• NOISE—“SQUEALING” OR “WHISTLING” NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE AREA—DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 16-64 KM/H (10-40 MPH)—4X4 VEHICLES ONLY—REVISED FRONT OUTER HALFSHAFT DUST SEALS

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

Released 5/2/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—ROUGH IDLE—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0500, P0501, P0503, P1721, P0176, OR P1000 STORED IN MEMORY—WATER INTRUSION AT CONNECTOR C309 OR C340 UNDER DRIVER’S SEAT—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 1/2/2001 • ELECTRICAL—ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) LAMP

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

Released 9/1/2000
LEAK—TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER IN RADIATOR END TANK

Released 8/24/2000
DRIVEABILITY—SPARK KNOCK—DURING ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 2/21/2000, NOISE—SPARK KNOCK—DURING ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 2/21/2000

Released 6/21/2000
TRANSMISSION—4R44E—DELAYED OR SLIPPING 1-2 SHIFT AT LIGHT THROTTLE—3.0L ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT 8/1/99 THROUGH 7/31/00—UPDATED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION

Released 5/22/2000
DRIVEABILITY, ELECTRICAL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE (E.V.), ELECTRICAL-LOW SPEED SHUDDER ON LIGHT ACCELERATION—RANGER E.V. (ELECTRIC VEHICLE) ONLY

Released 5/7/2000
NOISE—“SQUAWKING/EEKING” HEARD FROM THE CLUTCH ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN UNDER LOAD IN FIRST GEAR—VEHICLES WITH 4.0L OHV AND M5OD TRANSMISSION

Released 3/6/2000
NOISE—“BUZZING” AND/OR “GRINDING” DURING 2-3 SHIFT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M5OD TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE 11/1/1999 TRANSMISSION—M5OD—“BUZZING” AND/OR “GRINDING” NOISE DURING 2-3 SHIFT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M5OD TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE 11/1/1999

Released 3/5/2000
HIGH IDLE—TAURUS WITH 3.4L SHO AND RANGER WITH 2.5L AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Released 2/26/2000
LAMP—OIL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED—ELECTRIC VEHICLES ONLY, ENGINE—OIL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED—ELECTRIC VEHICLES ONLY

Released 2/24/2000
TRANSMISSION/VIBRATION—VIBRATION FELT AT HIGH SPEEDS—TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING DAMAGED OR OUT OF POSITION—3.0L ENGINE 4X2 MODELS WITH MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

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 12/24/2004
REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS—NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS

Released 10/6/2000
SUSPENSION—VEHICLE SITS LOW IN REAR

Released 4/19/2000
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year Explorer, Mountaineer, Ranger, Expedition, Navigator and Villager Vehicles - Multifunction Switch Replacement - Administrative Information

Released 12/16/1999
TRACTION BATTERY MODULES—ELECTRIC VEHICLE—ORDERING PROCEDURE

Released 4/26/1999
SPEEDOMETER—INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER Article No. READINGS

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

Released 1/31/1910
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year Explorer, Mountaineer, Ranger, Expedition, Navigator and Villager Vehicles - Multifunction Switch Replacement - Technical Information

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 11/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC VEHICLES (E.V.) RANGER/POSTAL VEHICLES—NEW VERSION 3.0 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE

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

Released 4/12/2001
DRIVEABILITY—ELECTRIC RANGER (EV)—HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATED SAFETY GLOVES—TESTING AND ORDERING INFORMATION, ELECTRICAL—ELECTRIC RANGER (EV)—HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATED SAFETY GLOVES—TESTING AND ORDERING INFORMATION

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