Technical Service Bulletins
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A25
SUMMARY: A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER MAY BE FELT DURING BRAKING ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A23
SUMMARY: A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS IN HELPING TO RESOLVE PULL OR DRIFT CONDITIONS. *TT
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A25
SUMMARY: A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER MAY BE FELT DURING BRAKING ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A23
SUMMARY: A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS IN HELPING TO RESOLVE PULL OR DRIFT CONDITIONS. *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: 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: 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: 10/30/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 03211
SUMMARY: LOSS OF POWER AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ALSO ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 128 AND 845 OR P0236 AND P0238 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Date: 10/30/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 032126
SUMMARY: MOANING NOISE DURING 1500-2000 RPM ON NEUTRAL ENGINE RUN-UP, OR WHILE DRIVING UNDER LOAD. *TT
Date: 10/30/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 032131
SUMMARY: ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT
Date: 10/30/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 03211
SUMMARY: LOSS OF POWER AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ALSO ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 128 AND 845 OR P0236 AND P0238 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Date: 10/30/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 032126
SUMMARY: MOANING NOISE DURING 1500-2000 RPM ON NEUTRAL ENGINE RUN-UP, OR WHILE DRIVING UNDER LOAD. *TT
Date: 10/30/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 032131
SUMMARY: ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT
Date: 10/12/1998
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 98205
SUMMARY: EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *YC
Date: 10/12/1998
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 98205
SUMMARY: EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *YC
Date: 08/03/1998
Component Name: 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #: 98156
SUMMARY: EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS--VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L 0R 7.5L ENGINE. *AK
Date: 08/03/1998
Component Name: 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #: 98156
SUMMARY: EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS--VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L 0R 7.5L ENGINE. *AK
Date: 11/15/1999
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 99236
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
Date: 11/15/1999
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 99236
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
NHTSA #: 985A27
SUMMARY: LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE SEAL CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES. *YC
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
NHTSA #: 985A27
SUMMARY: LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE SEAL CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES. *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: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 98810
SUMMARY: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REQUIRE A HEAVY DUTY 7-WAY TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR SYSTEM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 4-WAY CONNECTOR. *YC
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: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 98810
SUMMARY: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REQUIRE A HEAVY DUTY 7-WAY TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR SYSTEM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 4-WAY CONNECTOR. *YC
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: 03/08/1999
Component Name: 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA #: 9943
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
Date: 03/08/1999
Component Name: 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA #: 9943
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 98122
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON THE DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT.
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 98122
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON THE DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT.
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: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #: 98113
SUMMARY: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS. *TT
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #: 98113
SUMMARY: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS. *TT
Date: 05/03/1999
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 99-8-15
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Date: 05/03/1999
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 99-8-15
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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: 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: 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: 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: 06/14/1999
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 99111
SUMMARY: INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
Date: 06/14/1999
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 991210
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
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: 06/14/1999
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 99111
SUMMARY: INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT
Date: 06/14/1999
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 991210
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
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: 08/06/2001
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 01157
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
