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

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

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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 6/27/2019
2000 And Newer Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Vehicles - Aluminum Panel Corrosion

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

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

Released 3/19/2003
BODY—HEADLAMP—MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY * ELECTRICAL—HEADLAMP—MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY

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

Released 4/7/2002
NOISE—SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE COMING FROM DOOR HINGE AREA

Released 1/2/2001
SUSPENSION—VIBRATION FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH), VIBRATION—VIBRATION FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH)

Released 9/21/1999
STEERING—PITMAN ARM INSPECTION—SERVICE TIP

Released 8/20/1999
INTERIOR—HEADLINER SAGS—VEHICLES BUILT 12/1998 THROUGH 9/1999

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

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

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

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

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

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Released 6/13/2002
BRAKES—STOPLAMPS INOPERATIVE—SERVICE REPAIR KIT FOR BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR * ELECTRICAL—TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK INOPERATIVE—SERVICE REPAIR KIT FOR BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR

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

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

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Released 6/2/2003
ELECTRICAL—REVISED COOLING FAN MOTOR AVAILABLE * COOLING—REVISED COOLING FAN MOTOR AVAILABLE

Released 2/6/2003
ENGINE—CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK—4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES—NEW “SERVICE-ONLY” GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY

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 10/23/2000
TRANSMISSION—FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT—REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION—SERVICE TIPS

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

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

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Released 12/14/2006
NO CRANK / STARTER TERMINAL FATIGUE

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

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

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

Released 3/19/2003
BODY—HEADLAMP—MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY * ELECTRICAL—HEADLAMP—MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY

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

Released 2/7/2003
ELECTRICAL—FRONT WIPER MOTOR—MOUNTING BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUT ARM— TRANSFER 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 6/13/2002
BRAKES—STOPLAMPS INOPERATIVE—SERVICE REPAIR KIT FOR BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR * ELECTRICAL—TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK INOPERATIVE—SERVICE REPAIR KIT FOR BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR

Released 2/2/2002
COOLANT—COOLANT SEEPAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L 2V ENGINE ONLY * ENGINE—4.6L 2V—COOLANT SEEPAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER

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

Released 1/1/2006
• DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)—P0350-P0360 COIL DTCS STORED IN MEMORY— ROUGH IDLE—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—COIL ON PLUG APPLICATIONS ONLY

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

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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 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 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

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

Released 11/19/2004
LACK OF A/C COOLING—RESTRICTED/REDUCED AIR FLOW THROUGH VENTS—EVAPORATOR CORE ICING

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Released 4/16/2002
FUEL SYSTEM—FUEL PUMP “WHINING”/“BUZZING” NOISE COMES THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER *

Released 2/2/2002
COOLANT—COOLANT SEEPAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L 2V ENGINE ONLY * ENGINE—4.6L 2V—COOLANT SEEPAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER

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

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

Released 11/19/2004
LACK OF A/C COOLING—RESTRICTED/REDUCED AIR FLOW THROUGH VENTS—EVAPORATOR CORE ICING

TSB Description

Released 6/2/2003
ELECTRICAL—REVISED COOLING FAN MOTOR AVAILABLE * COOLING—REVISED COOLING FAN MOTOR AVAILABLE

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 3/21/2000
CLIMATE CONTROL—EATC—BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS

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

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

TSB Description

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. - 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 10/17/2007
4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V—SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE—NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY

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

Released 1/1/2006
• DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)—P0350-P0360 COIL DTCS STORED IN MEMORY— ROUGH IDLE—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—COIL ON PLUG APPLICATIONS ONLY

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

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

Released 7/15/2003
ENGINE—4.6L—GRINDING TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE TIMING CHAIN AREA * NOISE—GRINDING TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE TIMING CHAIN AREA

Released 2/6/2003
ENGINE—CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK—4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES—NEW “SERVICE-ONLY” GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY

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 2/2/2002
COOLANT—COOLANT SEEPAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L 2V ENGINE ONLY * ENGINE—4.6L 2V—COOLANT SEEPAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER

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 12/8/2001
ENGINE—4.6L—OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET AREA—ROMEO BUILT ENGINES ONLY

Released 11/8/2001
• NOISE—“CLUNK” NOISE HEARD ON 2-1 DOWNSHIFT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • TRANSMISSION—4R70W—“CLUNK” NOISE HEARD FROM TRANSMISSION ON 2-1 DOWNSHIFT

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

Released 5/8/2001
NOISE/TRANSMISSION—4R70W—“TICKING” OR “CLICKING” NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION—HEARD IN 1ST GEAR ONLY—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY

Released 1/2/2001
SUSPENSION—VIBRATION FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH), VIBRATION—VIBRATION FELT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH)

Released 1/1/2001
ENGINE MOUNTS—REVISED ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SEVERE DUTY VEHICLES

Released 10/23/2000
TRANSMISSION—FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT—REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION—SERVICE TIPS

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

TSB Description

Released 9/21/1999
STEERING—PITMAN ARM INSPECTION—SERVICE TIP

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

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

Released 10/17/2007
4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V—SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE—NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY

TSB Description

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

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

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