Technical Service Bulletins

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Date: 03/25/1996
Component Name: 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #: 96719
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A RAPPING OR CLANGING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED RAPIDLY OR WHEN TURNING ON A BUMPY ROAD SURFACE. *TT

Date: 03/25/1996
Component Name: 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #: 96719
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A RAPPING OR CLANGING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED RAPIDLY OR WHEN TURNING ON A BUMPY ROAD SURFACE. *TT

Date: 09/01/1995
Component Name: 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA #: BC1383950906
SUMMARY: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN WHEN TURNING - TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A TUNED HOSE. *TW

Date: 09/01/1995
Component Name: 015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA #: BC1383950906
SUMMARY: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN WHEN TURNING - TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A TUNED HOSE. *TW

Date: 09/02/2002
Component Name: 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
NHTSA #: 02176
SUMMARY: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

Date: 09/02/2002
Component Name: 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
NHTSA #: 02176
SUMMARY: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A52
SUMMARY: THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING ANY BRAKE RELATED ROUGHNESS / PULL CONCERNS. *TT

Date: 12/16/1996
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 962617
SUMMARY: BRAKES - BRAKE SERVICE - SERVICE TIPS. *TW

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A52
SUMMARY: THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING ANY BRAKE RELATED ROUGHNESS / PULL CONCERNS. *TT

Date: 12/16/1996
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 962617
SUMMARY: BRAKES - BRAKE SERVICE - SERVICE TIPS. *TW

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NHTSA #: 985A13
SUMMARY: THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NHTSA #: 985A13
SUMMARY: THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

Date: 10/01/1995
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: 95212
SUMMARY: THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

Date: 03/17/1997
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 97610
SUMMARY: BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95910
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN

Date: 06/25/2001
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 01124
SUMMARY: ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT

Date: 03/17/1997
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 97610
SUMMARY: BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD

Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95910
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN

Date: 06/25/2001
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 01124
SUMMARY: ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT

Date: 08/01/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 13118
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 94256
SUMMARY: KNOCKING NOISE FROM LOWER END #1 MAIN BEARING DURING ACCELERATION. *TW

Date: 05/03/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 99816
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

Date: 08/01/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 6896
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

Date: 10/01/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 01197
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

Date: 09/06/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 99183
SUMMARY: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 95320
SUMMARY: KNOCKING NOISE FROM LOWER FRONT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW

Date: 07/22/2002
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 02142
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

Date: 08/01/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 13118
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 94256
SUMMARY: KNOCKING NOISE FROM LOWER END #1 MAIN BEARING DURING ACCELERATION. *TW

Date: 05/03/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 99816
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

Date: 08/01/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 6896
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

Date: 10/01/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 01197
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

Date: 09/06/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 99183
SUMMARY: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 95320
SUMMARY: KNOCKING NOISE FROM LOWER FRONT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW

Date: 07/22/2002
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 02142
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

Date: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
NHTSA #: BC3485972301
SUMMARY: 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD

Date: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
NHTSA #: BC1019997230
SUMMARY: 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD

Date: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
NHTSA #: BC3485972301
SUMMARY: 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD

Date: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
NHTSA #: BC1019997230
SUMMARY: 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD

Date: 03/30/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 9864
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

Date: 03/30/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 9864
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #: 982310
SUMMARY: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #: 982310
SUMMARY: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 96225
SUMMARY: MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW

Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 96225
SUMMARY: MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW

Date: 10/25/1996
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC0678961025
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT

Date: 10/25/1996
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC0678961025
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT

Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 98112
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT

Date: 09/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC1350950906
SUMMARY: HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW

Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 951012
SUMMARY: TRANSFER CASE MAY LEAK FLUID FROM THE CASE VENT TUBE. *TW

Date: 01/10/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 0015
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

Date: 02/26/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 983080
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE REAR HOUSING AND DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. *TT

Date: 07/26/1999
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 99152
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

Date: 03/03/1997
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 97511
SUMMARY: FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

Date: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9888
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 98112
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT

Date: 09/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC1350950906
SUMMARY: HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW

Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 951012
SUMMARY: TRANSFER CASE MAY LEAK FLUID FROM THE CASE VENT TUBE. *TW

Date: 01/10/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 0015
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

Date: 02/26/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 983080
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE REAR HOUSING AND DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. *TT

Date: 07/26/1999
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 99152
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

Date: 03/03/1997
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 97511
SUMMARY: FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

Date: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9888
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

Date: 11/13/2000
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: 002310
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

Date: 07/21/2003
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: 03148
SUMMARY: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Date: 11/13/2000
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: 002310
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

Date: 07/21/2003
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: 03148
SUMMARY: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Date: 12/16/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 962612
SUMMARY: TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 96249
SUMMARY: TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

Date: 12/16/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 962612
SUMMARY: TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 96249
SUMMARY: TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

Date: 09/17/2001
Component Name: 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
NHTSA #: 01181
SUMMARY: BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

Date: 09/17/2001
Component Name: 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
NHTSA #: 01181
SUMMARY: BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 98233
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH FRONT DRIVE AXLE FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE VENT UNDER SOME DRIVING MODES ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 98233
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH FRONT DRIVE AXLE FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE VENT UNDER SOME DRIVING MODES ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

Date: 12/07/1998
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 98246
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

Date: 12/07/1998
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 98246
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

Date: 11/10/1997
Component Name: 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 97111097234
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC

Date: 11/10/1997
Component Name: 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 97111097234
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC

Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 96246
SUMMARY: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

Date: 10/18/1999
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 99222
SUMMARY: SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 96246
SUMMARY: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

Date: 10/18/1999
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 99222
SUMMARY: SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #: 95102
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW

Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #: 95102
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW

Date: 06/28/1999
Component Name: 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA #: 99139
SUMMARY: CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

Date: 06/28/1999
Component Name: 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA #: 99139
SUMMARY: CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA #: 96221
SUMMARY: WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA #: 96221
SUMMARY: WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

Date: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
NHTSA #: 94249
SUMMARY: FRONT DOOR GLASS TIPPING AND BINDING DURING DOWNWARD TRAVEL. *TW

Date: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
NHTSA #: 94249
SUMMARY: FRONT DOOR GLASS TIPPING AND BINDING DURING DOWNWARD TRAVEL. *TW

Date: 08/06/2001
Component Name: 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
NHTSA #: 01156
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

Date: 02/17/1997
Component Name: 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #: 9747
SUMMARY: FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD

Date: 02/17/1997
Component Name: 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #: 9747
SUMMARY: FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD

Date: 08/01/1995
Component Name: 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #: 95161
SUMMARY: SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD

Date: 08/01/1995
Component Name: 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #: 95161
SUMMARY: SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD

Date: 02/16/1998
Component Name: 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA #: 9832
SUMMARY: FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC

Date: 02/16/1998
Component Name: 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA #: 9832
SUMMARY: FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS MADE OF XENOY PLASTIC HAVE HAD THE CONDUCTIVE PRIMER REMOVED FROM SERVICE PARTS. *YC

Date: 08/01/1995
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 951612
SUMMARY: DOOR-REPLACEMENT SLIDING - SERVICE TIP. *SD

Date: 08/01/1995
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 951612
SUMMARY: DOOR-REPLACEMENT SLIDING - SERVICE TIP. *SD

Date: 10/10/1996
Component Name: 162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
NHTSA #: BC0822961010
SUMMARY: CONCERNS W/ LIFTGATE OPENING EFFORTS &/OR THE LIFTGATE NOT STAYING OPEN, ESPECIALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPS. *TT

Date: 10/10/1996
Component Name: 162620 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
NHTSA #: BC0822961010
SUMMARY: CONCERNS W/ LIFTGATE OPENING EFFORTS &/OR THE LIFTGATE NOT STAYING OPEN, ESPECIALLY IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPS. *TT

Date: 12/16/1996
Component Name: 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA #: 962616
SUMMARY: SLIDING DOOR - DAMAGED OR MISADJUSTED LATCH MECHANISM. *TW

Date: 12/16/1996
Component Name: 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
NHTSA #: 962616
SUMMARY: SLIDING DOOR - DAMAGED OR MISADJUSTED LATCH MECHANISM. *TW

Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9852
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9852
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #: 9873
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

Date: 06/14/1999
Component Name: 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #: 99129
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT

Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #: 9873
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

Date: 06/14/1999
Component Name: 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #: 99129
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT

Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 9848
SUMMARY: ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

Date: 08/01/1995
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 951614
SUMMARY: AIR CONDITIONING-POOR PERFORMANCE EVEN THOUGH A/C SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY SERVICE TIPS. *SD

Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 99196
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 9848
SUMMARY: ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

Date: 08/01/1995
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 951614
SUMMARY: AIR CONDITIONING-POOR PERFORMANCE EVEN THOUGH A/C SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY SERVICE TIPS. *SD

Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 99196
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
NHTSA #: 985A12
SUMMARY: RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
NHTSA #: 985A12
SUMMARY: RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

Date: 05/01/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC2240970501
SUMMARY: IF DIFFICULTIES ARE ENCOUNTERED INSTALLING ANY FORD DEALER-INSTALLED ADD-ON ACCESSORY, CONSULT THE FORD ACCESSORIES REFERENCE BOOK. *TW

Date: 03/17/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 9768
SUMMARY: FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

Date: 05/01/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC2240970501
SUMMARY: IF DIFFICULTIES ARE ENCOUNTERED INSTALLING ANY FORD DEALER-INSTALLED ADD-ON ACCESSORY, CONSULT THE FORD ACCESSORIES REFERENCE BOOK. *TW

Date: 03/17/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 9768
SUMMARY: FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

Date: 08/06/2001
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 01157
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC