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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 2/24/2003
ELECTRICAL—TRAILER TOW 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

TSB Description

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

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 12/1/1999
TRAILER TOW WIRING—SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES NOT ORDERED WITH TRAILER TOW WIRING

Released 5/13/1999
LAMP—OIL CHANGE INTERVAL LAMP ILLUMINATED—SERVICE TIP * OIL CHANGE INTERVAL—RESETTING—SERVICE TIP

Released 3/5/1999
TRANSMISSION—CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL COLD—SERVICE TIP

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

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

Released 4/23/2018
1999-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 11S16 - LCA Rear Attaching Flanges Or Rear Subframe Body Mount Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 4/23/2018
1998-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 10S13 - Rear Axle Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

TSB Description

Released 9/8/2014
1998-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 10S13 - Rear Axle Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 2/3/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Dealer Bulletin

Released 10/20/2009
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1998 and 1999 Windstar Vehicles - Replacement of the Overhead Console Retaining Bracket__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON OCTOBER 31, 2003.

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

Released 11/18/2004
BODY-CORROSION AT BOTTOM OF DOOR OR TAILGATE HEM FLANGE—REPAIR PROCEDURE

Released 9/16/2004
SAGGING HEADLINER NEAR REAR HATCH

Released 6/17/2004
COWL PANEL GRILL BREAKING

Released 5/24/2004
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR—TERMINAL TAB REPAIR

Released 3/2/2004
BODY—POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 4/1/2003
TRIM—CREASE IN HEADLINER ABOVE LEFT A-PILLAR

Released 2/24/2003
ELECTRICAL—TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT—SERVICE TIP

Released 2/1/2003
TRIM—REAR COAT HOOK/LAMP LOOSE IN HEADLINER

Released 10/9/2002
TRIM—WEAR OR HOLE IN SEAT BACK COVER AT LOWER LEFT AREA OF SEAT BACK

Released 4/21/2002
STEERING—ROOF DITCH MATERIAL CRACKING—SERVICE TIPS

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 12/1/1999
TRAILER TOW WIRING—SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES NOT ORDERED WITH TRAILER TOW WIRING

Released 9/14/1999
MODULE CONFIGURATION—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/17/1999
REVERSE PARK AID—FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE

Released 6/21/1999
INTERIOR—A-PILLAR TRIM WARPED—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/7/1998 THROUGH 8/26/1999

Released 6/17/1999
GLASS—DRIVER SIDE DOOR SLOW TO DEFOG * CLIMATE CONTROL—DRIVER SIDE DOOR GLASS SLOW TO DEFOG

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

Released 3/17/1999
MESSAGE CENTER—FALSELY DISPLAYS TRACTION CONTROL ERROR—VEHICLES BUILT 3/1/1999 THROUGH 3/25/1999—SERVICE TIP

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 1/3/1999
POWER SEAT SWITCH—INOPERATIVE OR FUSE OPENS

Released 12/23/1998
PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1999 WINDSTAR

Released 9/25/1998
INTERIOR TRIM—REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES—SERVICE TIP

Released 8/21/1998
MODULES—INABILITY TO RETRIEVE DATA FROM VEHICLE MODULE

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

Released 4/8/1999
NOISE—“SQUEAKING/RATTLING” COMING FROM LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 3/31/1999

TSB Description

Released 12/23/1998
PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1999 WINDSTAR

Released 5/26/1998
BRAKES—ANTI-LOCK—ABS NOISE * NOISE—ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) NOISE

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

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

TSB Description

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 4/23/2018
1999-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 11S16 - LCA Rear Attaching Flanges Or Rear Subframe Body Mount Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 10/14/2006
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABILITY ISSUES

TSB Description

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

Released 12/4/2005
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS

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 3/2/2004
BODY—POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 2/19/2004
SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY

Released 2/24/2003
ELECTRICAL—TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 9/13/2002
ELECTRICAL—BATTERY DRAIN DIAGNOSIS- SERVICE TIPS

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

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 10/21/2000
SUSPENSION—VIBRATION FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH), VIBRATION—VIBRATION FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH)

Released 12/1/1999
TRAILER TOW WIRING—SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES NOT ORDERED WITH TRAILER TOW WIRING

Released 9/14/1999
MODULE CONFIGURATION—SERVICE TIP

Released 3/17/1999
MESSAGE CENTER—FALSELY DISPLAYS TRACTION CONTROL ERROR—VEHICLES BUILT 3/1/1999 THROUGH 3/25/1999—SERVICE TIP

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 1/3/1999
POWER SEAT SWITCH—INOPERATIVE OR FUSE OPENS

Released 12/23/1998
PRODUCT CHANGES FOR 1999 WINDSTAR

Released 9/25/1998
INTERIOR TRIM—REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES—SERVICE TIP

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

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 1/16/2003
DRIVEABILITY—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171/P0174 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE * MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171/P0174 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L

TSB Description

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

Released 7/14/1999
CALIBRATION INFORMATION—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/29/1999—APPLICABLE ENGINES ARE 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L, 3.4L, 3.8L, 4.0L, 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L, 6.8L, AND 7.3L—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 10/23/1998
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)—SENSOR CONTAMINATION—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. - Owner Letter

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 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 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 12/11/1999
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX

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

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 2/19/2004
SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY

TSB Description

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 4/4/2000
FUEL—FUEL PUMP HANDLE SHUTS OFF WHILE FILLING BEFORE TANK IS FULL

Released 6/6/1999
AIR CONDITIONING—LACK OF COOLING— REFRIGERANT LEAK AT P-NUT FITTING AT CONDENSER INLET AND/OR OUTLET

Released 5/5/1999
AIR CONDITIONING—LACK OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN ALL MODES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 3/1/1999

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

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

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

Released 6/6/1999
AIR CONDITIONING—LACK OF COOLING— REFRIGERANT LEAK AT P-NUT FITTING AT CONDENSER INLET AND/OR OUTLET

TSB Description

Released 5/5/1999
AIR CONDITIONING—LACK OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN ALL MODES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 3/1/1999

Released 4/23/2018
1998-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 10S13 - Rear Axle Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 10/20/2009
Owner Notification Program - 1999 Windstar - Transmission Downshift Concern__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON JANUARY 31, 2000.

TSB Description

Released 10/20/2009
Owner Notification Program - 1999 Windstar - 3.8L Engine Mounting Bolts__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON JANUARY 31, 2000.

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

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

Released 10/14/2006
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABILITY ISSUES

Released 1/4/2005
STEERING—“GRUNT” NOISE FROM POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY, NOISE—“GRUNT” FROM POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY

Released 2/19/2004
SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY

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 1/16/2003
DRIVEABILITY—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171/P0174 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE * MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171/P0174 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L

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
TRANSAXLE—AX4S—REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART—WINDSTAR VEHICLES ONLY

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

Released 11/6/2000
Owner Notification Program - All 1999 Taurus/Sable and Windstar Vehilces built AX4S Transmission - Rear Lube Tube and Bracket Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. - Administrative Information, Supplement #1

Released 9/14/2000
Owner Notification Program - All 1999 Taurus/Sable and Windstar Vehilces built AX4S Transmission - Rear Lube Tube and Bracket Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. - Administrative Information, Original

Released 9/14/2000
Special Service Instruction - All 1999 and 2000 MY Windstar Vehicles - PCM Reprogram__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON JANUARY 15, 2008. - Administrative Information

Released 4/4/2000
FUEL—FUEL PUMP HANDLE SHUTS OFF WHILE FILLING BEFORE TANK IS FULL

Released 7/14/1999
CALIBRATION INFORMATION—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/29/1999—APPLICABLE ENGINES ARE 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L, 3.4L, 3.8L, 4.0L, 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L, 6.8L, AND 7.3L—SERVICE TIP

Released 6/7/1999
TRANSAXLE—AX4S/AX4N—NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/22/1999

Released 5/13/1999
LAMP—OIL CHANGE INTERVAL LAMP ILLUMINATED—SERVICE TIP * OIL CHANGE INTERVAL—RESETTING—SERVICE TIP

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 3/5/1999
TRANSMISSION—CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL COLD—SERVICE TIP

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

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

Released 1/19/1999
LAMP—TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0715 AND P0717 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 4/19/1999 AND VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 4/27/1999 *

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 1/31/1910
Owner Notification Program - All 1999 Taurus/Sable and Windstar Vehilces built AX4S Transmission - Rear Lube Tube and Bracket Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. - Technical Information, Original

Released 4/23/2018
1999-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 11S16 - LCA Rear Attaching Flanges Or Rear Subframe Body Mount Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 4/23/2018
1998-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 10S13 - Rear Axle Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

TSB Description

Released 9/8/2014
1999-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 11S16 - LCA Rear Attaching Flanges Or Rear Subframe Body Mount Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 9/8/2014
1998-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 10S13 - Rear Axle Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 2/9/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Owner Letter

Released 2/3/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Dealer Bulletin

Released 2/3/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Technical Info

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Vehicle Refund Offer

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Release

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Customer Information Sheet: Passed Subframe Inspection

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Customer Information Sheet: Did Not Pass Subframe Inspection

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Recall Reimbursement

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Vehicle Refund Program

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Dealer Q and A

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Recall Disposal Facility Certification Form

Released 1/25/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 10/7/2010
Safety Recall - Certain 1998-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair - Owner Letter

Released 10/5/2010
Safety Recall - Certain 1998-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair - Dealer Q and A

Released 10/5/2010
Safety Recall - Certain 1998-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair - Technical Info

Released 10/5/2010
Safety Recall - Certain 1998-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair - Dealer Bulletin

Released 10/5/2010
Safety Recall - Certain 1998-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair - Customer Information Sheet: Did Not Pass Rear Axle Inspection – Crack Found

Released 10/5/2010
Safety Recall - Certain 1998-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair - Customer Information Sheet: Passed Rear Axle Inspection – No Crack

Released 10/5/2010
Safety Recall - Certain 1998-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair - Reacquired Vehicle Process Overview

Released 8/26/2010
Safety Recall - Certain 1998-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Rear Axle Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 9/7/2001
Safety Recall - Certain 1999, 2000 and 2001 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Auxiliary Rear A/C Blower Wiring - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/15/2001
Safety Recall - Certain 1999, 2000 and 2001 Model Year Windstar -- Wiper Motor Gear Cover Replacement - Dealer Bulletin

Released 1/3/2001
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 abd 2000 Model Year Windstar Vehicles - Front Electronic Module (FEM) Reconfiguration To Modify The Delayed Accessory Relay Operation - FMVSS 118 Non-Compliance - Administrative Information

Released 9/8/2014
1999-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 11S16 - LCA Rear Attaching Flanges Or Rear Subframe Body Mount Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 9/8/2014
1998-2003 Windstar - Safety Recall 10S13 - Rear Axle Corrosion - Requests For Recall Service Action

TSB Description

Released 2/3/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Dealer Bulletin

Released 2/3/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Technical Info

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Release

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Recall Reimbursement

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Vehicle Refund Program

Released 2/1/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Dealer Q and A

Released 1/25/2011
Safety Recall - UPDATE - Supplement: Certain 1999-2003 Model Year Windstar Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Subframe Front Lower Control Arm Rear Attaching Flanges and Rear Body Mount Attachments Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Background Summary

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 1/4/2005
STEERING—“GRUNT” NOISE FROM POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY, NOISE—“GRUNT” FROM POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY

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 2/13/2002
SUSPENSION—GRUNTING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING * NOISE—GRUNTING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING

Released 10/21/2000
SUSPENSION—VIBRATION FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH), VIBRATION—VIBRATION FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH)

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

Released 9/14/1999
MODULE CONFIGURATION—SERVICE TIP

TSB Description

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

Released 8/21/1998
MODULES—INABILITY TO RETRIEVE DATA FROM VEHICLE MODULE

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