Technical Service Bulletins
Date: 08/01/2003
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 17094
SUMMARY: RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
Date: 03/01/2003
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 16710
SUMMARY: RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
Date: 08/01/2003
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 17094
SUMMARY: RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
Date: 03/01/2003
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 16710
SUMMARY: RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
Date: 09/02/2002
Component Name: 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
NHTSA #: 02176
SUMMARY: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
Date: 09/02/2002
Component Name: 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
NHTSA #: 02176
SUMMARY: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
Date: 11/14/2005
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 041601
SUMMARY: WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
Date: 11/14/2005
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 041601
SUMMARY: WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
Date: 08/23/2004
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 031404
SUMMARY: ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
Date: 07/21/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 03144
SUMMARY: ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
Date: 08/23/2004
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 031404
SUMMARY: ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
Date: 07/21/2003
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 03144
SUMMARY: ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
Date: 09/02/2002
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 02177
SUMMARY: COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
Date: 10/15/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 01205
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *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: 03/01/2002
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 15735
SUMMARY: EXHBITING A SURGE / TRAILER HITCH CONDITION UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION BETWEEN 35-55 MPH. *TT
Date: 07/08/2002
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 02135
SUMMARY: HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING A STEADY STATE OPERATION AT 40-60 MPH (64-96 KM/H). *TT
Date: 10/15/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 01205
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *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: 03/01/2002
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 15735
SUMMARY: EXHBITING A SURGE / TRAILER HITCH CONDITION UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION BETWEEN 35-55 MPH. *TT
Date: 07/08/2002
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 02135
SUMMARY: HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING A STEADY STATE OPERATION AT 40-60 MPH (64-96 KM/H). *TT
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: 05/12/2003
Component Name: 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NHTSA #: 0398
SUMMARY: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
Date: 05/12/2003
Component Name: 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NHTSA #: 0398
SUMMARY: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
Date: 11/01/2001
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 15370
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
Date: 08/01/2004
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 17358
SUMMARY: GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
Date: 11/01/2001
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 15392
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
Date: 04/01/2002
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 15820
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
Date: 11/01/2001
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 15370
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT
Date: 08/01/2004
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 17358
SUMMARY: GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
Date: 11/01/2001
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 15392
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT
Date: 04/01/2002
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 15820
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
Date: 12/13/2004
Component Name: 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #: 042107
SUMMARY: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Date: 11/01/2004
Component Name: 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #: 04217
SUMMARY: GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Date: 12/13/2004
Component Name: 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #: 042107
SUMMARY: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Date: 11/01/2004
Component Name: 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #: 04217
SUMMARY: GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *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: 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: 06/23/2003
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 03123
SUMMARY: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
Date: 06/23/2003
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 03123
SUMMARY: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
Date: 09/17/2001
Component Name: 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
NHTSA #: 01181
SUMMARY: BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
Date: 09/17/2001
Component Name: 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
NHTSA #: 01181
SUMMARY: BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
Date: 10/13/2003
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 03203
SUMMARY: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 09/15/2003
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 03181
SUMMARY: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Date: 10/13/2003
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 03203
SUMMARY: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 09/15/2003
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 03181
SUMMARY: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Date: 01/01/2005
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 18383
SUMMARY: AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Date: 03/04/2002
Component Name: 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #: 0245
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
Date: 03/04/2002
Component Name: 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #: 0245
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
Date: 10/29/2001
Component Name: 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA #: 012113
SUMMARY: SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
Date: 10/29/2001
Component Name: 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA #: 012113
SUMMARY: SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
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: 11/25/2002
Component Name: 138130 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
NHTSA #: 02236
SUMMARY: ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
Date: 08/09/2004
Component Name: 138130 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
NHTSA #: 041514
SUMMARY: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Date: 11/25/2002
Component Name: 138130 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
NHTSA #: 02236
SUMMARY: ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
Date: 08/09/2004
Component Name: 138130 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
NHTSA #: 041514
SUMMARY: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Date: 07/12/2004
Component Name: 138130 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
NHTSA #: 031501
SUMMARY: INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
Date: 12/13/2004
Component Name: 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
NHTSA #: 04189
SUMMARY: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Date: 12/13/2004
Component Name: 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
NHTSA #: 04189
SUMMARY: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Date: 06/07/2005
Component Name: 151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA #: 042421
SUMMARY: SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
Date: 06/07/2005
Component Name: 151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA #: 042421
SUMMARY: SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
Date: 05/01/2002
Component Name: 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #: 15941
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON REMOVING BRAKE ANTI-CORROSION DISC FITTED INSIDE THE FRONT WHEELS DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
Date: 05/01/2002
Component Name: 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #: 15941
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON REMOVING BRAKE ANTI-CORROSION DISC FITTED INSIDE THE FRONT WHEELS DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
Date: 02/01/2005
Component Name: 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #: 18426
SUMMARY: AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH
Date: 02/01/2005
Component Name: 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #: 18426
SUMMARY: AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH
Date: 10/14/2002
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 02208
SUMMARY: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
Date: 10/14/2002
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 02208
SUMMARY: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
Date: 03/18/2002
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 0256
SUMMARY: THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT
Date: 03/18/2002
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 0256
SUMMARY: THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT
Date: 08/06/2001
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 01157
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC