Technical Service Bulletins
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NHTSA #: 9562
SUMMARY: ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *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: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NHTSA #: BC3032950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NHTSA #: 9562
SUMMARY: ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *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: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
NHTSA #: BC3032950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
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: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9568
SUMMARY: REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: BC3032950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9874
SUMMARY: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
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: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: BC3032950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9874
SUMMARY: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
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: 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: 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: 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: 01/01/1995
Component Name: 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 9523
SUMMARY: ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *TW
Date: 01/01/1995
Component Name: 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 9523
SUMMARY: ERRATIC DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY AND FUEL GAUGE READINGS. *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: 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: 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: 11/13/2000
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: 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: 10/01/2001
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 01194
SUMMARY: THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *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: 10/01/2001
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 01194
SUMMARY: THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *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: 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: 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: 06/25/2001
Component Name: 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #: 011201
SUMMARY: THIS INFORMATION IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WIPER SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUALS. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ERRATIC WIPER SYSTEM CONDITIONS.
Date: 06/25/2001
Component Name: 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #: 011201
SUMMARY: THIS INFORMATION IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WIPER SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUALS. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ERRATIC WIPER SYSTEM CONDITIONS.
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: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9546
SUMMARY: REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9582
SUMMARY: A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9546
SUMMARY: WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
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: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9546
SUMMARY: REVISED WIPER MOTOR. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9582
SUMMARY: A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9546
SUMMARY: WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 03/17/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 9768
SUMMARY: FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
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