Get Free 1996 FORD WINDSTAR V6, 3.8L TSBs

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
PARKING BRAKE - MAY NOT RELEASE

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-BRAKE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES AFTER START UP- CODE 1226 IN MEMORY-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/12/95

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

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

Released 3/7/2007
SPARK KNOCK UNDER LIGHT LOAD AND ACCELERATION—3.8L, 3.9L, AND 4.2L—SPLIT PORT INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC)

Released 2/15/2002
SUSPENSION—POP/CLUNK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SPRINGS OVER BUMPS OR WHEN TURNING—DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN SPRING SEAT—CANADA VEHICLES ONLY *

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

Released 9/7/1999
SPEEDOMETER—NEEDLE WAVERS AND STICKS AT AN ODOMETER READING BETWEEN 40,200 AND 80,400 KILOMETERS (25,000 AND 50,000 MILES)

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

Released 12/15/1998
LAMP—TRACTION CONTROL “TRAC OFF” LAMP FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U1009 AND/OR U1027 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/5/97 WITH 3.8L ENGINE

Released 12/5/1998
NOISE—“BUZZING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“CHIRPING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“RATTLING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“SQUEAKING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“TICKING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL

Released 12/2/1998
POWER DOOR LOCKS—“GRINDING” NOISE HEARD WHILE CYCLING * POWER DOOR LOCKS—INOPERATIVE * NOISE—“GRINDING” HEARD WHILE CYCLING DOOR LOCKS

Released 11/20/1998
CHILD SEAT—WEBBING TWISTS OR BINDS ON INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEAT (ICS) BELT

Released 5/5/1998
WATER LEAK—WET CARPET AND/OR HEADLINER IN CARGO AREA

Released 7/12/1997
DOOR—TRIM PANEL DEMISTER REPAIR— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/97 * DEMISTER—DOOR TRIM PANEL DEMISTER REPAIR—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/97

Released 5/7/1997
HOOD—SERVICE REPAIR TIPS

Released 1/22/1997
DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (DPFE)— DIAGNOSTIC TIPS

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

Released 12/15/1996
SEAT—DRIVER—TIP/SLIDE SPECIAL 96-9A-1 TORQUE SPECIFICATION CORRECTION

Released 12/9/1996
• LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, OR P0308 IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.8L, 4.2L, OR 4.6L ENGINE

Released 12/8/1996
• LOCK—FRONT DOOR AND/OR POWER DOOR LIFTGATE—INTERMITTENT ACTIVATION— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/14/96 • POWER DOOR LOCK—FRONT DOOR AND/OR LIFTGATE—INTERMITTENT ACTIVATION— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/14/96

Released 12/5/1996
ANTI THEFT—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/5/1996
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR—REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY—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 7/16/1996
INTERIOR TRIM—OBJECTIONABLE ODOR (FISHY) FROM CARPET—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 3/4/96

Released 11/19/1995
DOORS—FRONT—WINDNOISE * NOISE—WINDNOISE AT FRONT DOORS

Released 10/19/1995
GASKETS FOR MAIN CONTROL COVER AND “RATTLE” * NOISE—“CREAK” AND/OR “RATTLE” FROM SLIDING DOOR

Released 5/24/1995
FRAME—SUBFRAME INSULATORS—“CLUNK” ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION HEARD OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/1/96 * NOISE—“CLUNK”—ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION—MAY BE HEARD AND/OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA—VEHICLES BUILT

Released 5/23/1995
LOCKS—POWER DOOR—CONSTANT CYCLING

Released 5/22/1995
BODY—LICENSE PLATE BRACKET—DAMAGED BENT, DISTORTED AND/OR WARPED—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/8/96

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 1/16/1995
SHEET METAL—ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT—SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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

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
PARKING BRAKE - MAY NOT RELEASE

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-BRAKE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES AFTER START UP- CODE 1226 IN MEMORY-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/12/95

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

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

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

Released 3/18/1998
PARKING BRAKE - MAY NOT RELEASE

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - BRAKE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES IMMEDIATELY AFTER START-UP - MAY HAVE CODE 1226 STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/12/95 *

Released 3/18/1998
vBRAKES - ANTI-LOCK - ABS PUMP MOTOR ACTIVATING WHILE BRAKING OVER A BUMP OR AN INCLINE - VEHICLES WITH TRACTION CONTROL - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/15/96

Released 12/20/1997
NOISE—“CLUNKING” WHEN MOVING GEARSHIFT OUT OF PARK

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

Released 8/7/1996
• NOISE—TRANSAXLE—AX4S/AX4N—DRIVELINE NOISES— SERVICE TIP

Released 7/20/1999
COOLING SYSTEM—3.8L—UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT * COOLING SYSTEM—4.2L—UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT * ENGINE—3.8L—ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT * ENGINE—4.2L—ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT

Released 4/9/1998
STEERING—REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING — FEAD BELT SLIP * LAMP—GENERATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED—FEAD BELT SLIP—3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES *

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

Released 4/10/1997
ENGINE COOLING FAN—MODULE COMPONENT SERVICE INFORMATION * COOLING FAN—MODULE COMPONENT SERVICE INFORMATION

Released 12/19/1996
• COOLING SYSTEM—RADIATOR COOLANT LEAK IN BELOW FREEZING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/4/96 • LEAKS—COOLANT—IN BELOW FREEZING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/4/96

Released 7/8/1996
• COOLING SYSTEM—3.0L—DRAIN PLUG ON BLOCK IS OVERSIZED—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/95 THROUGH 8/5/95—SERVICE TIP • ENGINE—3.0L—DRAIN PLUG ON BLOCK IS OVERSIZED—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/95 THROUGH 8/5/95—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 9/7/1999
SPEEDOMETER—NEEDLE WAVERS AND STICKS AT AN ODOMETER READING BETWEEN 40,200 AND 80,400 KILOMETERS (25,000 AND 50,000 MILES)

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

Released 12/5/1998
NOISE—“BUZZING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“CHIRPING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“RATTLING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“SQUEAKING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“TICKING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL

Released 12/2/1998
POWER DOOR LOCKS—“GRINDING” NOISE HEARD WHILE CYCLING * POWER DOOR LOCKS—INOPERATIVE * NOISE—“GRINDING” HEARD WHILE CYCLING DOOR LOCKS

Released 11/20/1998
CHILD SEAT—WEBBING TWISTS OR BINDS ON INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEAT (ICS) BELT

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

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

Released 12/20/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—REAR AUXILIARY BLOWER INOPERATIVE—FUSE 39 OPEN—VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION

Released 12/9/1997
RADIO—“STATIC” IGNITION NOISE HEARD IN LOW END OF AM BAND * NOISE—“STATIC” IGNITION NOISE HEARD IN LOW END OF AM BAND

Released 9/11/1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE—REFILL ELEMENT RELEASE

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

Released 12/12/1996
• INTERIOR TRIM—POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY CYCLE WITH CARGO IN REAR—REVISED DOOR LOCK SWITCH BEZEL • DOOR LOCKS—DOOR LOCKS MAY CYCLE WITH CARGO IN REAR OF VEHICLE

Released 12/8/1996
• LOCK—FRONT DOOR AND/OR POWER DOOR LIFTGATE—INTERMITTENT ACTIVATION— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/14/96 • POWER DOOR LOCK—FRONT DOOR AND/OR LIFTGATE—INTERMITTENT ACTIVATION— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/14/96

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

Released 12/5/1996
ANTI THEFT—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES—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 5/23/1995
LOCKS—POWER DOOR—CONSTANT CYCLING

Released 5/22/1995
BODY—LICENSE PLATE BRACKET—DAMAGED BENT, DISTORTED AND/OR WARPED—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/8/96

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

Released 1/22/1997
DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (DPFE)— DIAGNOSTIC TIPS

Released 12/9/1996
• LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, OR P0308 IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.8L, 4.2L, OR 4.6L ENGINE

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

Released 8/20/1997
BODY—RIGHT REAR LOWER QUARTER PANEL HAS BLACK SOOT DEPOSITS FROM TAILPIPE * EXHAUST SYSTEM—BLACK SOOT EMITTED FROM TAILPIPE LEAVING DEPOSITS ON RIGHT REAR LOWER QUARTER PANEL

Released 12/10/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—UNWANTED AIRFLOW FROM A/C VENTS

Released 12/1/1998
ACCELERATOR PEDAL—“BUZZ” AT 1700 RPM WHILE DRIVING—3.8L ENGINE * EXHAUST—“DRONE” AT 1700 RPM WHILE DRIVING—3.8L ENGINE * NOISE—ACCELERATOR PEDAL “BUZZ” AND/OR EXHAUST “DRONE” AT 1700 RPM WHILE DRIVING—3.8L ENGINE

Released 11/25/1998
ENGINE—3.0L 2 VALVE—COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL— SERVICE TIP * ENGINE—4.0L SOHC—COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL— SERVICE TIP

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

Released 5/25/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0306—COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES—3.8L ENGINE *

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 12/24/1997
HARD START—AFTER 15 MINUTES TO 1-1/2 HOURS HOT SOAK IN ALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—3.0L VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/9/96

Released 12/20/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—REAR AUXILIARY BLOWER INOPERATIVE—FUSE 39 OPEN—VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION

Released 12/9/1997
RADIO—“STATIC” IGNITION NOISE HEARD IN LOW END OF AM BAND * NOISE—“STATIC” IGNITION NOISE HEARD IN LOW END OF AM BAND

Released 12/6/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—WATER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN TUBE DURING A/C SYSTEM OPERATION

Released 12/2/1997
NO START—INTERMITTENT—AFTER HOT SOAK IN FREEZING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

Released 8/16/1997
SUSPENSION—REAR—LOAD LEVELING REAR AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1818 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/97 *

Released 7/12/1997
DOOR—TRIM PANEL DEMISTER REPAIR— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/97 * DEMISTER—DOOR TRIM PANEL DEMISTER REPAIR—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/97

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 5/7/1997
HOOD—SERVICE REPAIR TIPS

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 11/10/1996
• FUSES—FUSE “N” MAY BE OPEN—FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ OVER 3/4 AND/OR SLOW TO RISE ABOVE 3/4 TANK WHEN FULL—FUSE “N” MAY ALSO BE OPEN • GAUGES—FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ OVER 3/4 AND/OR SLOW TO RISE ABOVE 3/4 TANK WHEN FULL—FUSE “N” MAY

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

Released 7/24/1996
AIR CONDITIONING—MUSTY ODOR—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/15/96

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

Released 12/20/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—REAR AUXILIARY BLOWER INOPERATIVE—FUSE 39 OPEN—VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION

Released 12/6/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—WATER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN TUBE DURING A/C SYSTEM OPERATION

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

Released 11/17/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—A/C COMPRESSOR “MOAN”— VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE * NOISE—“MOANING”—A/C COMPRESSOR— VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE

Released 5/25/1997
BLOWER MOTOR—“CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS * NOISE—“CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS

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 7/24/1996
AIR CONDITIONING—MUSTY ODOR—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/15/96

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 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 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 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
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART—WINDSTAR VEHICLES ONLY

Released 7/20/1999
COOLING SYSTEM—3.8L—UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT * COOLING SYSTEM—4.2L—UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT * ENGINE—3.8L—ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT * ENGINE—4.2L—ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT

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

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

Released 12/15/1998
LAMP—TRACTION CONTROL “TRAC OFF” LAMP FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U1009 AND/OR U1027 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/5/97 WITH 3.8L ENGINE

Released 12/13/1998
TRANSAXLE—FLUSHING OIL COOLER AND LINES—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/1/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—“WHISTLING” NOISE FROM FRONT A/C HEATER PLENUM—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/98 * NOISE—“WHISTLING” NOISE FROM FRONT A/C HEATER PLENUM—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/98

Released 12/1/1998
ACCELERATOR PEDAL—“BUZZ” AT 1700 RPM WHILE DRIVING—3.8L ENGINE * EXHAUST—“DRONE” AT 1700 RPM WHILE DRIVING—3.8L ENGINE * NOISE—ACCELERATOR PEDAL “BUZZ” AND/OR EXHAUST “DRONE” AT 1700 RPM WHILE DRIVING—3.8L ENGINE

Released 11/25/1998
ENGINE—3.0L 2 VALVE—COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL— SERVICE TIP * ENGINE—4.0L SOHC—COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL— SERVICE TIP

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

Released 8/3/1998
TRANSAXLE—AX4S/AX4N—CORRECT FLUID USAGE

Released 5/25/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0306—COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES—3.8L ENGINE *

Released 4/9/1998
STEERING—REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING — FEAD BELT SLIP * LAMP—GENERATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED—FEAD BELT SLIP—3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES *

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

Released 1/22/1998
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—EXTREMELY FIRM/HARSH 1-2 SHIFT AT LIGHT THROTTLE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/5/97 EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE * TRANSAXLE—AX4S—HARSH 1-2 SHIFT * TRANSAXLE—AX4S—INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP

Released 12/24/1997
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—DIFFERENT SPLINE LENGTHS OF FORWARD CLUTCH HUB AND DIRECT/INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH HUB—VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINE—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/24/1997
HARD START—AFTER 15 MINUTES TO 1-1/2 HOURS HOT SOAK IN ALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—3.0L VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/9/96

Released 12/20/1997
NOISE—“CLUNKING” WHEN MOVING GEARSHIFT OUT OF PARK

Released 12/9/1997
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—EXTENDED 2-3 SHIFT AND/OR HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE RPM DURING 2-3 SHIFT AT LIGHT TO MEDIUM THROTTLE AND/OR NO 2-3 SHIFT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/5/1997
ENGINE—3.8L—“CHIRPING” NOISE DURING NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION * NOISE—“CHIRPING” DURING NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION—VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE

Released 11/17/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—A/C COMPRESSOR “MOAN”— VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE * NOISE—“MOANING”—A/C COMPRESSOR— VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE

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

Released 7/23/1997
TRANSAXLE—AX4S/AX4N—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY AFTER TRANSAXLE EXCHANGE *

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

Released 12/15/1996
SEAT—DRIVER—TIP/SLIDE SPECIAL 96-9A-1 TORQUE SPECIFICATION CORRECTION

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

Released 12/9/1996
• LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, OR P0308 IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.8L, 4.2L, OR 4.6L ENGINE

Released 8/7/1996
• NOISE—TRANSAXLE—AX4S/AX4N—DRIVELINE NOISES— SERVICE TIP

Released 7/8/1996
• COOLING SYSTEM—3.0L—DRAIN PLUG ON BLOCK IS OVERSIZED—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/95 THROUGH 8/5/95—SERVICE TIP • ENGINE—3.0L—DRAIN PLUG ON BLOCK IS OVERSIZED—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/95 THROUGH 8/5/95—SERVICE TIP

Released 4/9/1996
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—REVISED THRUST WASHER TABS—SERVICE TIP

Released 9/19/1995
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—NEW DESIGN ELASTOMERIC GASKETS FOR MAIN CONTROL COVER AND BOTTOM PAN

Released 5/24/1995
FRAME—SUBFRAME INSULATORS—“CLUNK” ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION HEARD OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/1/96 * NOISE—“CLUNK”—ON HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION—MAY BE HEARD AND/OR FELT IN FLOOR PAN AREA—VEHICLES BUILT

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 12/15/1998
LAMP—TRACTION CONTROL “TRAC OFF” LAMP FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U1009 AND/OR U1027 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/5/97 WITH 3.8L ENGINE

Released 12/5/1998
NOISE—“BUZZING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“CHIRPING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“RATTLING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“SQUEAKING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL * NOISE—“TICKING” FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL

Released 4/9/1998
STEERING—REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING — FEAD BELT SLIP * LAMP—GENERATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED—FEAD BELT SLIP—3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES *

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 12/26/1997
SUSPENSION—DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE(S)—SERVICE TIP * NOISE—“POPPING, CLUNKING, THUMPING, CREAKING, SQUEAKING, AND RATTLING”— DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE(S)—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/5/1997
ENGINE—3.8L—“CHIRPING” NOISE DURING NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION * NOISE—“CHIRPING” DURING NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION—VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE

Released 8/16/1997
SUSPENSION—REAR—LOAD LEVELING REAR AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1818 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/97 *

Released 11/6/1996
STEERING—PULL OR DRIFT—DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE PROCEDURES

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

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 12/9/1996
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

Released 7/8/1996
• COOLING SYSTEM—3.0L—DRAIN PLUG ON BLOCK IS OVERSIZED—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/95 THROUGH 8/5/95—SERVICE TIP • ENGINE—3.0L—DRAIN PLUG ON BLOCK IS OVERSIZED—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/95 THROUGH 8/5/95—SERVICE TIP

Released 4/9/1996
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—REVISED THRUST WASHER TABS—SERVICE TIP