Technical Service Bulletins
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 98116
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *TT
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 98116
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *TT
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A36
SUMMARY: A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A36
SUMMARY: A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *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: 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: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: 985A22
SUMMARY: A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *YC
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: 985A22
SUMMARY: A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *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: 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: 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: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 95126
SUMMARY: IDLE - ROUGH - 3.0L VEHICLES - WARM ENGINE AT ALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURES 1992 4X2 VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION - ALL 1993 VEHICLES. *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: 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: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 95126
SUMMARY: IDLE - ROUGH - 3.0L VEHICLES - WARM ENGINE AT ALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURES 1992 4X2 VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION - ALL 1993 VEHICLES. *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: 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: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 9587
SUMMARY: A KNOCKING/THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO STEAM FORMATION IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 95128
SUMMARY: COOLING SYSTEM-PULSATING COOLANT FLOW-NOISE-KNOCK/THUMP - AUDIBLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 9587
SUMMARY: A KNOCKING/THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO STEAM FORMATION IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 95128
SUMMARY: COOLING SYSTEM-PULSATING COOLANT FLOW-NOISE-KNOCK/THUMP - AUDIBLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TW
Date: 07/01/1995
Component Name: 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 95153
SUMMARY: TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD
Date: 07/01/1995
Component Name: 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 95153
SUMMARY: TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD
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: 10/01/1999
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 13423
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND CLUTCH ENGAGED. *TT
Date: 11/01/1999
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 7366
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *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: 10/01/1999
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 13423
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND CLUTCH ENGAGED. *TT
Date: 11/01/1999
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 7366
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *TT
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: 09/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC1350950906
SUMMARY: HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW
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: 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: 01/10/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 0015
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
Date: 09/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC1350950906
SUMMARY: HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW
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: 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: 07/01/1999
Component Name: 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA #: 6603
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *TT
Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA #: 962417
SUMMARY: NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *TW
Date: 11/10/1997
Component Name: 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA #: 971110972312
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC
Date: 07/01/1999
Component Name: 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA #: 6603
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *TT
Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA #: 962417
SUMMARY: NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *TW
Date: 11/10/1997
Component Name: 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA #: 971110972312
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC
Date: 02/27/1998
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 983074
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT
Date: 12/01/1995
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: BC0131960102
SUMMARY: 4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES.
Date: 06/01/1999
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 12905
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT
Date: 02/27/1998
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 983074
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT
Date: 12/01/1995
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: BC0131960102
SUMMARY: 4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES.
Date: 06/01/1999
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 12905
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT
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: 11/18/1996
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: 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: 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: 10/01/2001
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 01B77
SUMMARY: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9852
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
Date: 05/01/1999
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 995157
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *TT
Date: 10/01/2001
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 01B77
SUMMARY: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9852
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
Date: 05/01/1999
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 995157
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *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: 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: 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: 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 #: BC2361970501
SUMMARY: AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW
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 #: BC2361970501
SUMMARY: AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW
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
