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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

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

Released 4/23/2018
1999-2001 Taurus/Sable - Safety Recall 04S17 - Front Coil Springs - Requests For Recall Service Action

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

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 10/3/2005
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE

Released 7/22/2005
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/17/2004
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0172/P0175

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 3/22/2004
GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION

Released 1/11/2004
DRIVEABILITY—STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MIL ON AND DTCS P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401—ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY

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

Released 3/26/2000
POWER WINDOWS—POWER WINDOWS MAY NOT OPERATE OR STICK TO WEATHERSTRIP

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

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 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 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 8/15/2006
KEYPAD DIAGNOSTICS—DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY

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

Released 7/22/2005
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 4/22/2005
POWER LOCK CONCERNS—SERVICE TIP

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 3/22/2004
GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION

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 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 12/17/2004
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0172/P0175

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

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Released 1/11/2004
DRIVEABILITY—STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MIL ON AND DTCS P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401—ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY

Released 5/3/2003
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC 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 11/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—PERCEIVED COLD ENGINE LONG CRANK/HARD START—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1443 STORED IN MEMORY— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 24-VALVE ENGINE ONLY BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 • ELECTRICAL—LAMP—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

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

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

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. - 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 4/20/2000
EXHAUST—CONTACTS REAR CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN “GROANING”, “BUZZING” AND/OR “RATTLING” NOISE, NOISE—“GROANING”, “BUZZING” AND/OR “RATTLING” FROM REAR OF VEHICLE

Released 5/15/2015
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - Certain 2000-2003 Model Year Taurus and Sable Vehicles Equipped With a 3.0L 4V Engine - Speed Control Cable__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 03, 2014.

Released 12/22/2005
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM—NO DTC—3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE

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Released 5/3/2003
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 6/23/2002
CLIMATE CONTROL—ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM—REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR

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

Released 3/15/2004
WATER IN THE BLOWER CASE—BLOWER MOTOR AND/OR RESISTOR FAILURE—VEHICLES BUILT 5/1/2001 TO 12/15/2003

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Released 6/23/2002
CLIMATE CONTROL—ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM—REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR

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

Released 12/18/2006
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE

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

Released 5/3/2006
CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE—3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY

Released 12/22/2005
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM—NO DTC—3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE

Released 2/6/2004
ENGINE—LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS—3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

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 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 12/8/2001
ENGINE—3.0L 2V VULCAN—ENGINE OIL LEAK AT OIL FILTER SEAL AREA—ENGINES PRODUCED AT LIMA ENGINE PLANT 8/1/2000 THROUGH 10/10/2000 ONLY

Released 11/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—PERCEIVED COLD ENGINE LONG CRANK/HARD START—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1443 STORED IN MEMORY— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 24-VALVE ENGINE ONLY BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 • ELECTRICAL—LAMP—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

Released 8/1/2001
DRIVEABILITY—HIGH IDLE COLD IN GEAR, COLD SHIFTING PARK/NEUTRAL-DRIVE/REVERSE/TRANSAXLE—AX4S—AX4N—ROUGH ENGAGEMENT TO GEAR WHEN COLD—ROUGH COLD SHIFTS—RPM SURGE DURING 2-3 COASTING UPSHIFT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/3.0L 2 VALVE VULCAN ENG-BUILT BEFORE 3/1/2001

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

Released 1/4/2001
FUEL—FUEL ODOR/CLIMATE CONTROL-ODOR/ENGINE—FUEL ODOR—FUEL SMELL FROM PASSENGER COMPARTMENT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE DURATEC ENGINE ONLY—UPDATED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS

Released 4/23/2018
1999-2001 Taurus/Sable - Safety Recall 04S17 - Front Coil Springs - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 9/8/2014
1999-2001 Taurus/Sable - Safety Recall 04S17 - Front Coil Springs - Requests For Recall Service Action

TSB Description

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus & Sable Vehicles Installation of Front Coil Spring Protective Shields for Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 4/20/2005
Safety Recall - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus & Sable Vehicles Installation of Front Coil Spring Protective Shields for Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/4/2004
Safety Recall - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus & Sable Vehicles Installation of Front Coil Spring Protective Shields for Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Owner Letter

Released 8/9/2001
Safety Recall - Certain 2000 and 2001 Model Year Cars and Trucks -- Wiper Motor Gear Cover Replacement - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 8/9/2001
Safety Recall - Certain 2000 and 2001 Model Year Cars and Trucks -- Wiper Motor Gear Cover Replacement - Dealer Bulletin

Released 12/31/1910
Safety Recall - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus & Sable Vehicles Installation of Front Coil Spring Protective Shields for Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Technical Info

Released 4/23/2018
1999-2001 Taurus/Sable - Safety Recall 04S17 - Front Coil Springs - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 9/8/2014
1999-2001 Taurus/Sable - Safety Recall 04S17 - Front Coil Springs - Requests For Recall Service Action

TSB Description

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 4/22/2005
Customer Satisfaction Program - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus and Sable Vehicles - Front Coil Spring Extended Warranty Coverage - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/4/2004
Customer Satisfaction Program - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus and Sable Vehicles - Front Coil Spring Extended Warranty Coverage - Owner Letter

Released 12/31/1910
Customer Satisfaction Program - All 1999 through 2001 Model Year Taurus and Sable Vehicles - Front Coil Spring Extended Warranty Coverage - Technical Info

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

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

TSB Description

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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