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Technical Service Bulletins

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

TSB Description

Released 1/7/2006
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY—SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS

Released 1/10/2005
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS—VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2005

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L/2.3L I4 ENGINE LEAN CODES DUE TO VACUUM LEAK

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

TSB Description

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

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 9/11/2005
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR BOLT-IN GLASS—SERVICE TIP

Released 9/5/2005
SPARK KNOCK DURING ACCELERATION—4.0L ENGINE

Released 8/5/2005
SURGING SENSATION DURING CRUISE AT STEADY SPEEDS OF 35-50 MPH (56-80 KM/H)—4.0L ENGINE

Released 3/9/2005
INTERIOR PLASTIC TRIM—PAINT-TO-MATCH AND REPAIR—INTERIOR SPRAY PAINT AND ADHESION PROMOTER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Released 12/26/2004
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE

Released 6/9/2004
BODY—PAINT—IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL - INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT—ACID RAIN NEUTRALIZATION

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 6/29/2009
GRABBING CONDITION FROM REAR DRUM BRAKES

Released 3/7/2008
GRABBING CONDITION FROM REAR DRUM BRAKES

TSB Description

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

Released 12/6/2005
BRAKE LAMP CONCERNS

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L/2.3L I4 ENGINE LEAN CODES DUE TO VACUUM LEAK

Released 10/9/2015
SAFETY RECALL - Advance Notice - Certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger Vehicles

TSB Description

Released 5/15/2015
SAFETY RECALL - Certain 2005-2006 Ford GT and 2004-2005 Ranger Vehicles Operated in High Absolute Humidity Locations - Passenger Airbag Inflator Replacement

Released 5/15/2015
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - Certain 2004-2005 Ranger Vehicles Operated in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands - Airbag Inflator Replacement

Released 8/3/2011
Compliance Recall - Certain 2011 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Built with a Suspect Multifunction Switch and Certain Vehicles Serviced with a Suspect Multifunction Switch - Multifunction Switch Inspection and Replacement - Owner Letter

Released 7/7/2011
Compliance Recall - Certain 2011 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Built with a Suspect Multifunction Switch and Certain Vehicles Serviced with a Suspect Multifunction Switch - Multifunction Switch Inspection and Replacement - Dealer Bulletin

Released 7/7/2011
Compliance Recall - Certain 2011 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Built with a Suspect Multifunction Switch and Certain Vehicles Serviced with a Suspect Multifunction Switch - Multifunction Switch Inspection and Replacement - Technical Info

Released 7/7/2011
Compliance Recall - Certain 2011 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Built with a Suspect Multifunction Switch and Certain Vehicles Serviced with a Suspect Multifunction Switch - Multifunction Switch Inspection and Replacement - Additional Information - Background Summary

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

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

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

Released 1/7/2006
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY—SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS

Released 12/6/2005
BRAKE LAMP CONCERNS

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

Released 6/9/2004
BODY—PAINT—IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL - INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT—ACID RAIN NEUTRALIZATION

Released 10/26/2007
3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE—BLUE SMOKE ON START UP

Released 10/5/2005
HIGH IDLE BETWEEN SHIFTS OR IN NEUTRAL—4.0L ENGINE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TSB Description

Released 9/5/2005
SPARK KNOCK DURING ACCELERATION—4.0L ENGINE

Released 8/5/2005
SURGING SENSATION DURING CRUISE AT STEADY SPEEDS OF 35-50 MPH (56-80 KM/H)—4.0L ENGINE

Released 3/26/2005
MIL ON WITH VARIOUS MISFIRE RELATED DTC’S P0300-P0306 AND P0316—3.0L-2V VULCAN ENGINE

Released 3/3/2005
HARD START OR FLOODING DURING COLD START—2.3L ENGINE

Released 12/11/2018
2001-2019 Various Vehicles - 2.0L, 2.3L, And 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine - Rear Main Seal Kit Tool Usage

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

TSB Description

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

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

Released 3/11/2010
4.0L - BUZZ NOISE - UPPER ENGINE

Released 10/28/2008
NOISE FROM CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WHEN CLUTCH—ENGAGED/DISENGAGED

Released 10/26/2007
3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE—BLUE SMOKE ON START UP

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 12/18/2006
IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT HEAD GASKET FOR CERTAIN REMANUFACTURED ENGINES—SERVICE TIP

Released 4/21/2006
2.3L/2.0L DURATEC—NO START/POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE—INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT

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

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

Released 10/5/2005
HIGH IDLE BETWEEN SHIFTS OR IN NEUTRAL—4.0L ENGINE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Released 9/5/2005
SPARK KNOCK DURING ACCELERATION—4.0L ENGINE

Released 8/5/2005
SURGING SENSATION DURING CRUISE AT STEADY SPEEDS OF 35-50 MPH (56-80 KM/H)—4.0L ENGINE

Released 3/26/2005
MIL ON WITH VARIOUS MISFIRE RELATED DTC’S P0300-P0306 AND P0316—3.0L-2V VULCAN ENGINE

Released 3/15/2005
NO 3RD GEAR, DTC P0733 (3RD GEAR INCORRECT RATIO) AND FLASHING TCIL—VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/23/2004

Released 3/3/2005
HARD START OR FLOODING DURING COLD START—2.3L ENGINE

Released 1/10/2005
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS—VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2005

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

Released 10/9/2015
SAFETY RECALL - Advance Notice - Certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger Vehicles

Released 5/15/2015
SAFETY RECALL - Certain 2005-2006 Ford GT and 2004-2005 Ranger Vehicles Operated in High Absolute Humidity Locations - Passenger Airbag Inflator Replacement

TSB Description

Released 8/3/2011
Compliance Recall - Certain 2011 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Built with a Suspect Multifunction Switch and Certain Vehicles Serviced with a Suspect Multifunction Switch - Multifunction Switch Inspection and Replacement - Owner Letter

Released 7/7/2011
Compliance Recall - Certain 2011 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Built with a Suspect Multifunction Switch and Certain Vehicles Serviced with a Suspect Multifunction Switch - Multifunction Switch Inspection and Replacement - Dealer Bulletin

Released 7/7/2011
Compliance Recall - Certain 2011 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Built with a Suspect Multifunction Switch and Certain Vehicles Serviced with a Suspect Multifunction Switch - Multifunction Switch Inspection and Replacement - Technical Info

Released 7/7/2011
Compliance Recall - Certain 2011 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Built with a Suspect Multifunction Switch and Certain Vehicles Serviced with a Suspect Multifunction Switch - Multifunction Switch Inspection and Replacement - Additional Information - Background Summary

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

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

TSB Description

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

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

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

Released 12/11/2018
2001-2019 Various Vehicles - 2.0L, 2.3L, And 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine - Rear Main Seal Kit Tool Usage

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

TSB Description

Released 4/21/2006
2.3L/2.0L DURATEC—NO START/POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE—INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT

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

Released 3/9/2005
INTERIOR PLASTIC TRIM—PAINT-TO-MATCH AND REPAIR—INTERIOR SPRAY PAINT AND ADHESION PROMOTER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

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