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Date: 12/21/1998
Component Name: 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #: 98258
SUMMARY: A VIBRATION / NOISE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL ON RIGHT TURNS.

Date: 09/01/1998
Component Name: 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
NHTSA #: 98-4739
SUMMARY: INTERMITTENT/FALSE ANTI-THEFT ACTIVATION. *AK

Date: 10/22/1996
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: BC0706961022
SUMMARY: LIGHT TO MODERATE AXLE NOISE (AXLE WHINE) AT 50 TO 65 MPH (80 TO 105 KPH) DURING ACCELS, DECELS OR CRUISE. *TT

Date: 09/02/1997
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: 97090297182
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LEAN RIGHT CONDITION. *YC

Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA #: BC0311970201
SUMMARY: WHINE/NOISE FROM REAR AXLE BETWEEN 50-65 MPH. DRIVESHAFT AND #4 CROSSMEMBER FRAME DRACKET KIT. *JD

Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA #: 9812
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING SQUEALING AND / OR MOANING NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *TT

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA #: 985A2
SUMMARY: A SQUEALING AND / OR MOANING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *TT

Date: 08/01/1998
Component Name: 033110 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA #: 98B19S1
SUMMARY: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 98B19-S1 - BRAKE LINE WEAR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. CORRECTION TO ORIGINAL TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING DIAMETER OF REPLACEMENT BRAKE LINES. YD

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: 02/01/1997
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: BC0310A97020
SUMMARY: REAR BRAKE SQUEAL/GROAN. *TW

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: 02/01/1997
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: BC0310A97020
SUMMARY: REAR BRAKE SQUEAL/GROAN. *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: 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: 10/01/1996
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: BC9693961001
SUMMARY: NEW DISC BRAKE ROTOR COVERS NOW BEING INSTALL ON THE FRONT OF VEHICLES TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION FROM FORMING ON THE ROTORS DURING TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE. *TT

Date: 12/01/1998
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: 12230
SUMMARY: ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT

Date: 02/01/1997
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: BC031A497020
SUMMARY: INADVERTENT ABS ACTIVATION ON SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. *TW

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: 985A3
SUMMARY: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( ABS ) MAY ACTIVATE UNDER FALSE ABS CONDITIONS. *YC

Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: BC0314970201
SUMMARY: INADVERTENT ABS ACTIVATION ON SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. *JD

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: 985A6
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC

Date: 02/01/1997
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: BC031A497020
SUMMARY: INADVERTENT ABS ACTIVATION ON SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. *TW

Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: 985A3
SUMMARY: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( ABS ) MAY ACTIVATE UNDER FALSE ABS CONDITIONS. *YC

Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
NHTSA #: BC0314970201
SUMMARY: INADVERTENT ABS ACTIVATION ON SMOOTH DRY PAVEMENT. *JD

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: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
NHTSA #: BC0311972301
SUMMARY: REAR BRAKE SQUEAK/GROAN. *JD

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: 02/04/2002
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 0222
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT

Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9816
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY STALL DURING DECELERATION AND / OR TURNING WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORE IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT

Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9874
SUMMARY: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

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: 08/01/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 15158
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH

Date: 03/05/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 0147
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

Date: 12/10/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 01246
SUMMARY: ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 12174
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS

Date: 02/12/1998
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 983220
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT STALL WHEN STOPPED WITHIN THE FIRST MILE FOLLOWING A COLD START. *TT

Date: 08/01/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 15158
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH

Date: 01/21/2002
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 0214
SUMMARY: SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

Date: 02/06/1997
Component Name: 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
NHTSA #: BC3288970206
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE FEAD BELT CHIRP NOISE. *TW

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: 08/01/1999
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 6728
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT

Date: 04/01/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 982676
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *YC

Date: 04/01/2000
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 8300
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG / POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. **MR

Date: 03/01/2000
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 8300
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT

Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 985090
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT

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: 07/01/1999
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 13025
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT

Date: 08/01/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 4715
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *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: 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: 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: 12/14/2005
Component Name: 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #: 05N04
SUMMARY: EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF

Date: 10/29/2001
Component Name: 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 012114
SUMMARY: PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *TT

Date: 04/01/2001
Component Name: 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 14862
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT

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: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 12178
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS

Date: 03/08/1999
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 9943
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 98410
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *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: 10/01/1996
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC5191961001
SUMMARY: FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT

Date: 05/17/1999
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9996
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *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: 01/05/2003
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 03261
SUMMARY: NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Date: 02/16/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9836
SUMMARY: INFORMATION CONCERNING VIBRATION-SHUDDER UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35MPH) IN 3RD OR 4RD GEAR- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION.

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: 10/01/1996
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC5191961001
SUMMARY: FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *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: 11/01/1996
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: BC0311961101
SUMMARY: OWNER NOTIFICATION 96B97 OIL COOLER LINE REPLACEMENT CLARIFICATION. *TW

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: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 9887
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC

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: 10/11/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: BC0810961011
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT

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: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 9887
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC

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: 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: 09/15/2003
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 03181
SUMMARY: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *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: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 96246
SUMMARY: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

Date: 11/09/1998
Component Name: 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
NHTSA #: 98223
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY STALL WHEN DECELERATING OR TURNING WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *YC

Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
NHTSA #: 12154
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS

Date: 12/01/1998
Component Name: 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #: 12219
SUMMARY: FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT

Date: 02/07/1997
Component Name: 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #: BC3274970207
SUMMARY: REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS A

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: 10/01/1999
Component Name: 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 13400
SUMMARY: SOME CARS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT

Date: 10/01/1999
Component Name: 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 7312
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT

Date: 10/22/1996
Component Name: 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: BC0707961022
SUMMARY: WINDNOISE FROM THE FACTORY INSTALLED MOON ROOF MAY BE DUE TO A GAP IN THE MOONROOF SEAL. *TT

Date: 05/27/2002
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 02107
SUMMARY: TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT

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: 02/01/2000
Component Name: 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
NHTSA #: 8136
SUMMARY: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

Date: 02/01/2000
Component Name: 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
NHTSA #: 13868
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

Date: 02/01/2000
Component Name: 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
NHTSA #: 8136
SUMMARY: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

Date: 02/01/2000
Component Name: 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
NHTSA #: 13868
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT

Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #: 982323
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC

Date: 09/12/2005
Component Name: 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #: 05B31
SUMMARY: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO PACK

Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA #: 982323
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC

Date: 12/01/1998
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 12223
SUMMARY: FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS DOOR MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING. *TT

Date: 11/15/1999
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 99242
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *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: 08/17/1998
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 98163
SUMMARY: LOCKS FAILED. YD

Date: 11/15/1999
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 99242
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *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: 08/17/1998
Component Name: 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #: 98163
SUMMARY: LOCKS FAILED. YD

Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: 9846
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY STALL WHEN DECELERATING OR WHEN TURNING WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS) STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *YC

Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA #: 96223
SUMMARY: LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW

Date: 12/01/1998
Component Name: 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA #: 5203
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT

Date: 10/01/1996
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: BC5195961001
SUMMARY: FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT

Date: 03/03/1997
Component Name: 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #: 9751
SUMMARY: INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD

Date: 12/01/1998
Component Name: 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
NHTSA #: 12224
SUMMARY: FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS SEAT MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT

Date: 12/01/1995
Component Name: 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
NHTSA #: BC0248960102
SUMMARY: TEMP. LOSS OF MEMORY SEAT SETTINGS, MEMORY MIRROR SETTINGS OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF EASY ENTRY/EXIT SYSTEM MAY BE FROM REGULATOR RESET ISSUE IN DRIVERS SEAT MODULE (DSM). REPLACE DSM W/ SERVICE PARTS DATE CODED 11/13/95 OR LATER ON TOW

Date: 09/01/1998
Component Name: 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA #: 98-4804
SUMMARY: SOME 1995-1999 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/ CONTINENTAL, 1995-1997TOWN CAR AND 1997-1998 MARK VIII EQIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND THEN OFF WHILE PARKED. *AK

Date: 01/20/1997
Component Name: 341000 COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 9727
SUMMARY: HORN - INOPERATIVE AND/OR HIGH EFFORTS TO OPERATE HORN IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/17/96. *TW

Date: 01/20/1997
Component Name: 341000 COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 9727
SUMMARY: HORN-INOPERATIVE AND/OR HIGH EFFORTS TO OPERATE HORN IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.*AK

Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 341000 COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 96247
SUMMARY: HORN - INOPERATIVE AND/OR HIGH EFFORTS TO OPERATE HORN IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/17/96. *TW

Date: 01/20/1997
Component Name: 341000 COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 9727
SUMMARY: HORN-INOPERATIVE AND/OR HIGH EFFORTS TO OPERATE HORN IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.*AK

Date: 10/01/1996
Component Name: 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #: BC9688961001
SUMMARY: INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *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: 10/16/2000
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 00213
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

Date: 02/03/1997
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 9735
SUMMARY: AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD

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: 10/14/2002
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 02208
SUMMARY: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 99195
SUMMARY: SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT

Date: 10/16/2000
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 00213
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

Date: 10/14/2002
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 02208
SUMMARY: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

Date: 03/01/1997
Component Name: 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #: 96L11
SUMMARY: SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 96L11 - AUDIO GUIDES PLACED IN THE MOUNTAINEERS DID NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE OPTIONAL JBL/LUXURY AUDIO SYSTEM - THE WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLETS IN THE AFFECTED E AND F SERIES TRUCKS DO NOT HA

Date: 12/01/1998
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 12226
SUMMARY: FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE AND / OR TRANSMITTER (KEYFOB) REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE OR KEYFOB. *TT

Date: 11/08/1996
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC0536961108
SUMMARY: 12V POWER POINT, ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESTRICTING HOT AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCT - NEW CLOSURE PANEL AVAILABLE. *TW

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: 09/01/2000
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 14370
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING REMOTES AFTER DRIVER DOOR MODULE REPLACEMENT. *JB

Date: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC1023597230
SUMMARY: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD

Date: 02/01/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC3342973101
SUMMARY: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD

Date: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC3342972301
SUMMARY: 4.6L 2V ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD

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

Date: 02/01/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC0313A97020
SUMMARY: EXPLANATION OF CALIBRATION CODES. *TW

Date: 09/01/2000
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 14370
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING REMOTES AFTER DRIVER DOOR MODULE REPLACEMENT. *JB

Date: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC3342972301
SUMMARY: 4.6L 2V ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLES IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY. *JD

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

Date: 02/01/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC0313A97020
SUMMARY: EXPLANATION OF CALIBRATION CODES. *TW

Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 9847
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT

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

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