Get Free 1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE L4, 2.0L; DOHC; 16V 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
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION SERVICE TIP

Released 1/20/2002
RADIO—REPLACEMENT SPEAKER HAS THREE MOUNTING HOLES INSTEAD OF FOUR— INSTALLATION TIPS

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

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 1/8/1998
INTERIOR—SPEAKER GRILLE—REPLACEMENT SERVICE KIT—SERVICE TIP * RADIO—SPEAKER GRILLE—REPLACEMENT SERVICE KIT—SERVICE TIP

Released 1/4/1998
EXTERIOR TRIM—LICENSE PLATE FASTENERS BREAK DURING REMOVAL—MYSTIQUE BUILT THROUGH 5/1/97 AND CONTOUR BUILT THROUGH 6/30/97

Released 7/11/1997
IDLE—STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE IDLING—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION * VIBRATION—STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE IDLING—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION

Released 6/4/1997
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 1/3/1997
CARPET—POOR FIT AND/OR PULLS FROM UNDERNEATH COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/18/96

Released 1/2/1997
DOOR GLASS—WINDOW BELT LINE MOULDING LOOSE OR FALLS OFF—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/31/96

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 9/2/1996
• DOOR—FUEL FILLER—UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE LEVER • DOOR—FUEL FILLER DOOR LATCH INOPERATIVE

Released 1/23/1995
PAINT—1996 COLOR CHART—AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER CROSS-REFERENCE LIST

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
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION SERVICE TIP

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

Released 9/8/1999
BRAKES—FRONT—“GROANING” NOISE DURING CITY DRIVING * NOISE—“GROANING” NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION - SERVICE TIP * WHEELS - PROPER LUG TORQUE PROCEDURES - 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 - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP

Released 3/18/1998
PARKING BRAKE - PARKING BRAKE MAY STICK AND/OR BIND - MAY NOT RELEASE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES

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

Released 6/8/1998
COOLING SYSTEM—COOLANT LOSS FROM ENGINE BLOCK HEATER DETACHING FROM CYLINDER BLOCK—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH BLOCK HEATER *

Released 3/21/1998
GAUGE—TEMPERATURE—READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE

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 2/11/1997
STEERING—INCREASED STEERING EFFORT— VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINE * LAMP—CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINE *

Released 12/7/1996
• COOLING SYSTEM—“SQUEALING” NOISE FROM WATER PUMP AT 650-700 RPMS—VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 4/1/96 • NOISE—“SQUEAL” NOISE FROM WATER PUMP AT 650-700 RPMS—VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 4/1/96

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

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

Released 9/10/1998
NO START—BATTERY DISCHARGED * LAMP—CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED—BATTERY DISCHARGED—NO START

Released 7/20/1998
ROUGH IDLE—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE IS ALLOWED TO SOAK A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS— AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BETWEEN -1 AND 21 DEGREES CELSIUS (30-70 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE *

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

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

Released 7/11/1997
IDLE—STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE IDLING—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION * VIBRATION—STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE IDLING—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 12/8/1996
• PRE DELIVERY—INSTALL FUSE FOR ACCESSORIES DURING PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS

Released 12/7/1996
• COOLING SYSTEM—“SQUEALING” NOISE FROM WATER PUMP AT 650-700 RPMS—VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 4/1/96 • NOISE—“SQUEAL” NOISE FROM WATER PUMP AT 650-700 RPMS—VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 4/1/96

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

Released 10/6/1996
• EMISSIONS—PCV TUBE WEAR-THROUGH FROM CONTACT WITH WATER PUMP DRIVE PULLEY— 2.5L ENGINE • ENGINE—2.5L—PCV TUBE WEAR-THROUGH FROM CONTACT WITH WATER PUMP DRIVE PULLEY

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

Released 1/18/1998
FUEL ECONOMY—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0131, P0135, AND/OR P1131 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY—2.0L VEHICLES *

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

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

Released 12/5/1996
• STALL—INTERMITTENT—DURING IDLE AFTER Article No. DECELERATION—VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE 96-19-5 • ENGINE—2.5L—“HOOTING” OR “MOOSING” NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Released 12/3/1996
Stalling during acceleration from a stop in hot ambient temperatures and/or stalling during parking lot maneuvers and/or stalling on cold start-up; surges on acceleration from a stop or at low speeds - 2.0L vehicles with CD4E transaxle through 10/15/1996*

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

Released 10/6/1996
• EMISSIONS—PCV TUBE WEAR-THROUGH FROM CONTACT WITH WATER PUMP DRIVE PULLEY— 2.5L ENGINE • ENGINE—2.5L—PCV TUBE WEAR-THROUGH FROM CONTACT WITH WATER PUMP DRIVE PULLEY

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 4/12/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0136, P0138 AND/OR P0141 STORED IN MEMORY—2.5L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E TRANSAXLE *

Released 1/18/1998
FUEL ECONOMY—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0131, P0135, AND/OR P1131 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY—2.0L VEHICLES *

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

Released 9/19/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—WATER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR—CONDENSATE LEAK—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/1/96

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

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 4/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—AIR BLOWS OUT OF DEFROSTER DUCTS ONLY

Released 4/8/1997
HARD START—COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW -18 DEGREES CELSIUS (0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE

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

Released 9/2/1996
• DOOR—FUEL FILLER—UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE LEVER • DOOR—FUEL FILLER DOOR LATCH INOPERATIVE

Released 11/22/1995
SERVICE PARTS—RETURN OF OBSOLETE FUEL TANKS

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

Released 12/19/1997
SERVICE PARTS—RETURN OF OBSOLETE A/C PRESSURE SWITCHES

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

Released 9/19/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—WATER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR—CONDENSATE LEAK—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/1/96

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 5/3/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS—SERVICE TIP

Released 4/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—AIR BLOWS OUT OF DEFROSTER DUCTS ONLY

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

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 4/2/2002
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS—AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (TSS) REPLACEMENT—POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0741, AND P1744

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 1/18/2000
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT—FORWARD CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING POSITION—SERVICE TIP

Released 1/9/2000
TRANSAXLE—MTX-75—NEW TRANSAXLE FLUID—SERVICE TIP

Released 9/24/1999
LEAK—AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID—CD4E TRANSAXLE—FLUID SEEPING FROM VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY * LEAK—AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID—CD4E TRANSAXLE—FROM TRANSAXLE FLUID FILL TUBE

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

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

Released 1/20/1999
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—HARSH SHIFT FELT ON HEAVY ACCELERATIONS—2.0L VEHICLES

Released 12/25/1998
ENGINE—TIMING ARROWS/FLAGS ON CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS MIS-MARKED—2.5L V6 DURATEC ENGINES ONLY

Released 12/17/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0133 AND P0153 STORED IN MEMORY— VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINE *

Released 11/23/1998
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—CLEARANCE BETWEEN SUBFRAME AND TRANSAXLE CAUSES DIFFICULTY WHEN REPLACING—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE— 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 8/19/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171 AND P0172 STORED IN MEMORY— VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE *

Released 6/8/1998
COOLING SYSTEM—COOLANT LOSS FROM ENGINE BLOCK HEATER DETACHING FROM CYLINDER BLOCK—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH BLOCK HEATER *

Released 5/2/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 MAY BE STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—2.5L ENGINES *

Released 4/12/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0136, P0138 AND/OR P0141 STORED IN MEMORY—2.5L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CD4E TRANSAXLE *

Released 3/21/1998
GAUGE—TEMPERATURE—READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE

Released 12/19/1997
SERVICE PARTS—RETURN OF OBSOLETE A/C PRESSURE SWITCHES

Released 11/9/1997
LEAK—RIGHT HAND DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAK— VEHICLES WITH CD4E OR MTX-75 TRANSAXLE * TRANSAXLE—CD4E AND MTX-75—RIGHT HAND DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAK * TRANSAXLE—CD4E AND MTX-75—UNIQUE SUPPORT BRACKET—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 7/11/1997
IDLE—STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE IDLING—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION * VIBRATION—STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE IDLING—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION

Released 6/4/1997
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 4/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—AIR BLOWS OUT OF DEFROSTER DUCTS ONLY

Released 4/8/1997
HARD START—COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW -18 DEGREES CELSIUS (0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSAXLE

Released 2/11/1997
STEERING—INCREASED STEERING EFFORT— VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINE * LAMP—CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINE *

Released 12/14/1996
• TRANSAXLE—CD4E—HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741 • TRANSAXLE—CD4E—HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT—FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONCERN INDICATOR LAMP—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741

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 12/8/1996
• NOISE—“GRINDING” OR “CLASHING” HEARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR—VEHICLES WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/96 • TRANSAXLE—MTX-75—“GRINDING” OR “CLASHING” NOISE HEARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR*

Released 12/7/1996
• COOLING SYSTEM—“SQUEALING” NOISE FROM WATER PUMP AT 650-700 RPMS—VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 4/1/96 • NOISE—“SQUEAL” NOISE FROM WATER PUMP AT 650-700 RPMS—VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 4/1/96

Released 12/5/1996
• STALL—INTERMITTENT—DURING IDLE AFTER Article No. DECELERATION—VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE 96-19-5 • ENGINE—2.5L—“HOOTING” OR “MOOSING” NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Released 10/6/1996
• EMISSIONS—PCV TUBE WEAR-THROUGH FROM CONTACT WITH WATER PUMP DRIVE PULLEY— 2.5L ENGINE • ENGINE—2.5L—PCV TUBE WEAR-THROUGH FROM CONTACT WITH WATER PUMP DRIVE PULLEY

Released 9/6/1996
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE—DIRECT CLUTCH SEPARATOR PLATES— SERVICE TIP

Released 9/5/1996
TRANSAXLE—CD4E SERVICE UNITS—LOW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Released 8/8/1996
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—“WHISTLE” NOISE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE, ENGINE IDLING AND GEARSHIFT SELECTOR IN “PARK”

Released 7/12/1996
TRANSAXLE—MTX-75—SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSAXLES— VEHICLES WITH 2.0L OR 2.5L ENGINE

Released 6/6/1996
TRANSAXLE—CD4E—ALIGNMENT TABS ON TRANSAXLE CHAIN COVER PAN ASSEMBLY—2.0L PROBE—2.0/2.5L CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE

Released 1/5/1996
ENGINE—2.0L—ENGINE TIMING PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/16/1995
FLUID—NEW ROTUNDA FLUID CHANGER—SERVICE TIP

Released 5/25/1995
ENGINE—2.5L/3.0L DURATEC ENGINES—REAR MAIN SEAL REMOVAL—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 2/5/1998
TIRE—TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

Released 7/11/1997
IDLE—STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE IDLING—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION * VIBRATION—STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHILE IDLING—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.0L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION

Released 2/11/1997
STEERING—INCREASED STEERING EFFORT— VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINE * LAMP—CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINE *

Released 12/3/1996
• SUSPENSION— "HARSHNESS”—“RUBBING” NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96 • RIDE—“HARSHNESS” FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/1/96

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 10/16/1995
FLUID—NEW ROTUNDA FLUID CHANGER—SERVICE TIP

Released 5/25/1995
ENGINE—2.5L/3.0L DURATEC ENGINES—REAR MAIN SEAL REMOVAL—SERVICE TIP