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

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

TSB Description

Released 7/23/2002
COOLING SYSTEM—MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 4/23/2018
Remanufactured AX4N And 4F50N Transmissions Now Shipped With A Pre-Installed Modified Vent And Hose Kit

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

TSB Description

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

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

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

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 6/6/2007
RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS)— SERVICE TIPS

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 11/16/2005
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

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

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 8/6/2003
BODY—POWER SLIDING DOOR—VISIBLE DAMAGE TO PAD AND PLUNGER—VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 7/29/02 AND 10/28/02 ONLY *

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

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

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

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

Released 1/10/2003
PAINT—PLASTIC BUMPER/FASCIA PARTS—PREPARATION PROCEDURES—SERVICE TIPS

Released 7/16/2002
BODY—PAINT—APPROVED PAINT MATERIALS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS

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

Released 2/25/2002
ELECTRICAL—CDX6 RADIO DAMAGED DURING SERVICE SHIPPING—CORRECT SHIPMENT PROCEDURES FOR CDX6 RADIO—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 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 2/27/2008
BATTERY SERVICE—OPERATION OF BATTERY EYE—CHARGING SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 10/14/2006
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABILITY ISSUES

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

Released 4/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—SCP

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

Released 4/6/2005
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS

Released 12/25/2004
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1342—RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM)—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP

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 8/6/2003
BODY—POWER SLIDING DOOR—VISIBLE DAMAGE TO PAD AND PLUNGER—VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 7/29/02 AND 10/28/02 ONLY *

Released 4/5/2003
ELECTRICAL—AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CODE B2290

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

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

Released 7/16/2002
BODY—PAINT—APPROVED PAINT MATERIALS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS

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

Released 2/25/2002
ELECTRICAL—CDX6 RADIO DAMAGED DURING SERVICE SHIPPING—CORRECT SHIPMENT PROCEDURES FOR CDX6 RADIO—SERVICE TIPS

Released 6/6/2007
RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS)— SERVICE TIPS

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

TSB Description

Released 7/7/2003
BODY—SLOW TO FILL FUEL TANK—SERVICE TIPS * FUEL—SLOW TO FILL FUEL TANK—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 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 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 7/7/2003
BODY—SLOW TO FILL FUEL TANK—SERVICE TIPS * FUEL—SLOW TO FILL FUEL TANK—SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/22/2002
DRIVEABILITY—SURGE/ROLLING IDLE—GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS—INCORRECT INSTALLATION—CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION *

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

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

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
Remanufactured AX4N And 4F50N Transmissions Now Shipped With A Pre-Installed Modified Vent And Hose Kit

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

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

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

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 12/18/2006
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE

Released 10/14/2006
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION DRIVEABILITY ISSUES

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

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

Released 3/8/2003
ENGINE—ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR MARKINGS—REPORTS OF LOW OIL LEVELS

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 7/23/2002
COOLING SYSTEM—MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/22/2002
DRIVEABILITY—SURGE/ROLLING IDLE—GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS—INCORRECT INSTALLATION—CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION *

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 - Technical Info

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 2/1/2011
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 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 - 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 - 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: 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 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 - Customer Information Sheet: Passed Subframe Inspection

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 Bulletin

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 - 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 9/8/2014
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 - Technical Info

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 2/1/2011
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 - 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 - 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 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 1/4/2007
POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER— TSB 07-1-2 EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 °F (-20 °C) AND COLDER

Released 4/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—SCP

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 *

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