Get Free 2000 FORD TAURUS V6, 3.0L; DOHC; 24V TSBs

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

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

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

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

Released 11/16/2005
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

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

Released 7/22/2005
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS—SERVICE TIP

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 3/22/2004
GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION

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

Released 1/2/2001
BODY—DECKLID EMBLEM—UPGRADING EXISTING “SE” DECKLID EMBLEM TO “SES” AND “SEL” EMBLEMS—TAURUS SEL AND SES MODELS ONLY TRIM—DECKLID EMBLEM—UPGRADING EXISTING “SE” DECKLID EMBLEM TO “SES” AND “SEL” EMBLEMS—TAURUS SEL AND SES MODELS ONLY

Released 3/26/2000
POWER WINDOWS—POWER WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE OR STICK TO WEATHERSTRIP

Released 7/22/1999
HEADLAMP—MOISTURE IN LENS ASSEMBLY * TAILLAMP—MOISTURE IN LENS ASSEMBLY

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

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

Released 1/5/2002
BRAKES—BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED * ELECTRICAL—LAMPS—BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED

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 8/15/2006
KEYPAD DIAGNOSTICS—DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY

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

Released 7/22/2005
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 4/22/2005
POWER LOCK CONCERNS—SERVICE TIP

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 3/22/2004
GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION

Released 2/23/2003
BODY—MIRROR—EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT—SERVICE 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 1/5/2002
BRAKES—BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED * ELECTRICAL—LAMPS—BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED

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 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 7/22/1999
HEADLAMP—MOISTURE IN LENS ASSEMBLY * TAILLAMP—MOISTURE IN LENS ASSEMBLY

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

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

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
• DRIVEABILITY—PERCEIVED COLD ENGINE LONG CRANK/HARD START—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1443 STORED IN MEMORY— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 24-VALVE ENGINE ONLY BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 • ELECTRICAL—LAMP—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

Released 11/8/2001
TRANSAXLE—AX4N—SURGE SENSATION— Article No. COASTING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 40 KM/H 01-12-5 (25 MPH) DURING 2-3 SHIFT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2 VALVE ENGINE 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 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. - 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. - Maine Customer Letter

Released 4/20/2000
EXHAUST—CONTACTS REAR CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN “GROANING”, “BUZZING” AND/OR “RATTLING” NOISE, NOISE—“GROANING”, “BUZZING” AND/OR “RATTLING” FROM REAR OF VEHICLE

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

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

Released 6/23/2002
CLIMATE CONTROL—ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM—REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR

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 11/2/2000
AIR CONDITIONING—BLOWER MOTOR STAYS ON HIGH—EATC VEHICLES ONLY AIR CONDITIONING—TEMPERATURE DOES NOT MAINTAIN SETPOINT—EATC VEHICLES ONLY

Released 5/2/2000
AIR CONDITIONING—INCORRECT R-134A CHARGE LEVEL LABEL—VEHICLES BUILT 10/4/1999 THROUGH 12/6/1999

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

Released 11/2/2000
AIR CONDITIONING—BLOWER MOTOR STAYS ON HIGH—EATC VEHICLES ONLY AIR CONDITIONING—TEMPERATURE DOES NOT MAINTAIN SETPOINT—EATC VEHICLES ONLY

Released 5/2/2000
AIR CONDITIONING—INCORRECT R-134A CHARGE LEVEL LABEL—VEHICLES BUILT 10/4/1999 THROUGH 12/6/1999

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

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

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. - 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. - Maine Customer Letter

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

Released 12/18/2006
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE

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

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

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

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

Released 3/12/2003
TRANSAXLE—TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0741 OR P1744

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

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

Released 3/24/2002
DRIVEABILITY—SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION—3.0L 2V/FFV ENGINE ONLY * TRANSAXLE—AX4N/AX4S—HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT—3.0L 2V/FFV ENGINE 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 11/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—PERCEIVED COLD ENGINE LONG CRANK/HARD START—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1443 STORED IN MEMORY— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 24-VALVE ENGINE ONLY BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 • ELECTRICAL—LAMP—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

Released 11/8/2001
TRANSAXLE—AX4N—SURGE SENSATION— Article No. COASTING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 40 KM/H 01-12-5 (25 MPH) DURING 2-3 SHIFT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2 VALVE ENGINE ONLY

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

Released 1/4/2001
FUEL—FUEL ODOR/CLIMATE CONTROL-ODOR/ENGINE—FUEL ODOR—FUEL SMELL FROM PASSENGER COMPARTMENT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE DURATEC ENGINE ONLY—UPDATED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS

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

Released 5/16/1999
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR BLUE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSAXLES

Released 4/18/1999
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING—SERVICE TIP * TRANSAXLE—AX4S—SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING THROUGH A TURN—SERVICE TIP

Released 2/20/1999
TRANSAXLE—AX4S/AX4N—REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus & Sable Vehicles Installation of Front Coil Spring Protective Shields for Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 4/20/2005
Safety Recall - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus & Sable Vehicles Installation of Front Coil Spring Protective Shields for Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/4/2004
Safety Recall - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus & Sable Vehicles Installation of Front Coil Spring Protective Shields for Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Owner Letter

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

Released 3/28/2001
Safety Recall - Certain 2000 Model Year Taurus, Sable and Excursion Vehicles - Headlamp Switch Knob Replacement - Administrative Information

Released 12/31/1910
Safety Recall - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus & Sable Vehicles Installation of Front Coil Spring Protective Shields for Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Technical Info

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 4/22/2005
Customer Satisfaction Program - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus and Sable Vehicles - Front Coil Spring Extended Warranty Coverage - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/4/2004
Customer Satisfaction Program - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus and Sable Vehicles - Front Coil Spring Extended Warranty Coverage - Owner Letter

Released 12/31/1910
Customer Satisfaction Program - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus and Sable Vehicles - Front Coil Spring Extended Warranty Coverage - Technical Info

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

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

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