Technical Service Bulletins
Date: 07/12/1999
Component Name: 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #: 99141
SUMMARY: COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 07/12/1999
Component Name: 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #: 99141
SUMMARY: COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 05/17/1999
Component Name: 011000 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
NHTSA #: 9997
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT
Date: 05/17/1999
Component Name: 011000 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
NHTSA #: 9997
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 985153
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT
Date: 03/06/2000
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 00510
SUMMARY: CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. *MJS
Date: 06/01/1999
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 6417
SUMMARY: ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 985153
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT
Date: 03/06/2000
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 00510
SUMMARY: CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. *MJS
Date: 06/01/1999
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 6417
SUMMARY: ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 12123
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 12070
SUMMARY: VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 985102
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF GVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *TT
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 12123
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 12070
SUMMARY: VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 985102
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF GVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *TT
Date: 10/01/1995
Component Name: 021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA #: 95206
SUMMARY: UPPER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE EARLY WEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY BE DUE TO ENTRY OF MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION INTO THE BALL JOINTS. REPLACE THE WORN BALL JOINT(S) W/ A NEW INTEGRAL SEAL-TYPE BALL JOINT WHICH HAS IMPROVED SEALING TO REDUCE
Date: 07/12/1999
Component Name: 021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA #: 99141
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING A HIGH NUMBER OF BALL JOINTS BEING REPLACED AS THE RESULT OF ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OR OF COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 10/01/1995
Component Name: 021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA #: 95206
SUMMARY: UPPER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE EARLY WEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY BE DUE TO ENTRY OF MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION INTO THE BALL JOINTS. REPLACE THE WORN BALL JOINT(S) W/ A NEW INTEGRAL SEAL-TYPE BALL JOINT WHICH HAS IMPROVED SEALING TO REDUCE
Date: 07/12/1999
Component Name: 021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA #: 99141
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING A HIGH NUMBER OF BALL JOINTS BEING REPLACED AS THE RESULT OF ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OR OF COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 022141 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
NHTSA #: 942610
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MORE BODY ROLL DUE TO REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF LEAF SPRINGS IN THE ASSEMBLY. *TW
Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 022141 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
NHTSA #: 942610
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MORE BODY ROLL DUE TO REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF LEAF SPRINGS IN THE ASSEMBLY. *TW
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A11
SUMMARY: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 96222
SUMMARY: BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 99194
SUMMARY: INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A11
SUMMARY: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 96222
SUMMARY: BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 99194
SUMMARY: INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
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: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 9814
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 985A5
SUMMARY: HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 9814
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 985A5
SUMMARY: HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *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: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 9845
SUMMARY: AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 9845
SUMMARY: AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9568
SUMMARY: REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9568
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95617
SUMMARY: EARLY WEAR OF FEAD TENSIONER PULLEY ON VEHICLES WITH 5.0L/5.8L ENGINES. *TW
Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95522
SUMMARY: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS - ALL 7.3 IDI DIESELS COME OFF ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 2/15/92. *TW
Date: 01/01/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 010198
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT
Date: 10/30/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 032124
SUMMARY: A HARD START OR NO START CONDITION IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *TT
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95522
SUMMARY: SOME DIESEL POWERED VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DRIVE BELT TRACKING CONCERNS DUE TO FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS (FEAD) MISALIGNMENT. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95310
SUMMARY: NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9568
SUMMARY: REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9568
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95617
SUMMARY: EARLY WEAR OF FEAD TENSIONER PULLEY ON VEHICLES WITH 5.0L/5.8L ENGINES. *TW
Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95522
SUMMARY: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS - ALL 7.3 IDI DIESELS COME OFF ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 2/15/92. *TW
Date: 01/01/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 010198
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT
Date: 10/30/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 032124
SUMMARY: A HARD START OR NO START CONDITION IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *TT
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95522
SUMMARY: SOME DIESEL POWERED VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DRIVE BELT TRACKING CONCERNS DUE TO FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS (FEAD) MISALIGNMENT. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 95310
SUMMARY: NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: BC3103950301
SUMMARY: IMPROVED PARTS FOR SERVICE OF DRIVE BELT TRACKING. *TW
Date: 01/01/1995
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 95210
SUMMARY: ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE DURING LIGHT 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: //
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 95712
SUMMARY: DURING HIGHWAY DECELERATION OR ENGINE START-UP, THERE MAY BE A HOOTING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 9588
SUMMARY: KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
Date: 01/01/1995
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 95210
SUMMARY: ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE DURING LIGHT 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: //
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 95712
SUMMARY: DURING HIGHWAY DECELERATION OR ENGINE START-UP, THERE MAY BE A HOOTING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 9588
SUMMARY: KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
Date: 02/17/1997
Component Name: 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
NHTSA #: 9748
SUMMARY: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD
Date: 02/17/1997
Component Name: 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
NHTSA #: 9748
SUMMARY: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD
Date: 03/31/1997
Component Name: 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA #: 9777
SUMMARY: HARD START- EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *JD
Date: 03/31/1997
Component Name: 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA #: 9777
SUMMARY: HARD START- EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *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: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 95711
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *TW
Date: 10/12/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 982010
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
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: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 95711
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *TW
Date: 10/12/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 982010
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NHTSA #: BC4157950301
SUMMARY: NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NHTSA #: BC4157950301
SUMMARY: NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NHTSA #: BC3131950301
SUMMARY: SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW
Date: 10/04/1996
Component Name: 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #: BC0883961004
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
Date: 10/04/1996
Component Name: 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #: BC0883961004
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
Date: 03/25/1996
Component Name: 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 96728
SUMMARY: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT
Date: 03/25/1996
Component Name: 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 96728
SUMMARY: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *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: 10/25/1996
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC0678961025
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
Date: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 942318
SUMMARY: TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW
Date: 04/07/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 98168
SUMMARY: TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 951112
SUMMARY: REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9568
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 01/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 95212
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 95619
SUMMARY: NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *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: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 942415
SUMMARY: UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW
Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC4040941201
SUMMARY: SEVERE DRIVELINE VIBRATION OR TRANSMISSION EXTENTION HOUSING BUSHING SPINOUT. *TW
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: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 98123
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Date: 04/07/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 98167
SUMMARY: TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 UPSHIFT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. *AK
Date: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9888
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
Date: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 942318
SUMMARY: TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW
Date: 04/07/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 98168
SUMMARY: TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 951112
SUMMARY: REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9568
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 01/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 95212
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 95619
SUMMARY: NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *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: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 942415
SUMMARY: UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW
Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC4040941201
SUMMARY: SEVERE DRIVELINE VIBRATION OR TRANSMISSION EXTENTION HOUSING BUSHING SPINOUT. *TW
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: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 98123
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Date: 04/07/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 98167
SUMMARY: TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 UPSHIFT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. *AK
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: 02/07/2000
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: 0038
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
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: 02/07/2000
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: 0038
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
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: 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: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #: ONP/94B56
SUMMARY: CORROSION BETWEEN THE TAMPER SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CASTING MAY CAUSE FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TW
Date: 08/09/1999
Component Name: 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #: 99164
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT
Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #: ONP/94B56
SUMMARY: CORROSION BETWEEN THE TAMPER SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CASTING MAY CAUSE FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TW
Date: 08/09/1999
Component Name: 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
NHTSA #: 99164
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT
Date: 03/16/1998
Component Name: 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA #: 9859
SUMMARY: A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
Date: 03/16/1998
Component Name: 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA #: 9859
SUMMARY: A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA #: BC0502941201
SUMMARY: HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS. *TW
Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA #: BC0502941201
SUMMARY: HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS. *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: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA #: 942611
SUMMARY: HOOTING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
Date: 12/01/1994
Component Name: 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA #: 942611
SUMMARY: HOOTING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
Date: 06/01/1999
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 12835
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9852
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
Date: 06/01/1999
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 12835
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT
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: 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: 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: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 98419
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
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: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 98419
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
