1995 Ford Contour TSBs
223 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
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Engine
48 bulletinsCONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE.
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ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW).
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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.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FUNCTION WITH THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH IN ONE OR MORE SWITCH POSITIONS.
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SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION DUE TO LACK OF CIRCULATION OF COOLANT.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP...
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RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITONAL COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE OR NO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT AFTER PERFORMINB REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE...
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DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING OR CLUNKING SOUND DURING RAPID ACCELERATION / DECELERATION AS WHEN LETTING OFF AND...
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PUTTING YOUR FOOT DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY. *TT
THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HIGH IN THE NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE...
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DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT
CONCERNS WITH 2.5L ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CD4E TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR.
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SUBJECT ON ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A STALL OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER STARTING IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
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CONCERNS WITH TEMPERATURE READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF A RATTLING SOUND FROM ENGINE TIMING BELT AREA DURING WARM-UP.
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EXPERIENCING A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE MATERIAL IN THE CATALYST / EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY.
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AN ENGINE COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AREA.
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VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF MAY BE REPAIRED BY ADDING THE APPROPRIATE SIZE INTERNAL STAR...
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WASHER RETAINER TO THE END OF THE SHAFT AFTER INSTALLING THE LINK. *TW
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATION.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF - REPAIR WITH LOCALLY PROCURED STAR WASHER.
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HARD START- COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW -18 DEGREES CELSIUS (0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)- HEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE.
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VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TW
VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JD
ENGINE - 2.5L - CLATTERING NOISE AT ENGINE START-UP.
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VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JD
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING INCIDENTS OF LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L CONTOUR/MYSTIQUES.
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ENGINE-2.5L-"CLATTERING" NOISE AT ENGINE START-UP - VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE - NOISE-"CLATTERING" AT ENGINE START-UP-VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE.
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LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING...
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WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW
VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TW
2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP...
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BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
WELD CONNECTION CONCERN W/ THE FORWARD/DIRECT/COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER & HUB ASSY.
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A TAKE-OFF 'JUDDER' AND/OR 'HARSHNESS' MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING.
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THERE ALSO MAY BE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE RH ENGINE INSULATOR. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A FAILED RH ENGINE SUPPORT INSULATOR. REPLACE THE RH ENGINE SUPPORT INSULATOR WITH A NEW INSULATOR WHICH HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO BE MORE DURABLE.
THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY SLIP AT THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS OR DRIVING THROUGH...
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PUDDLES WHEN STEERING IN PARKING LOTS, DRIVEWAYS AND AROUND CORNERS ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT AND THE BATTERY LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS MAY BE DUE TO WATER INGESTED BY THE FEAD BELT RESULTING IN SLIPPAGE OF THE FEAD BELT AT THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER. REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER AND FEAD BELT.
2.5L COLD START/STALL.
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PERFORM NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS INCLUDING THE USE OF SBDS TO DETERMINE SYSTEM FAULTS. IF NO ERROR CODES ARE INDICATED BY NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS, REPLACE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, P/N F5RZ-9F715-A FOR 1995 MODEL. USE F5DZ-9F715-BB FOR 1996 MODEL YEAR.
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A CONCERN ON THE CD4E TRANSAXLE WHERE TRANSMISSION FLUID MISTS FROM THE TRANSAXLE VENT TUBE.
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THIS CONCERN CAUSES TRANSMISSION FLUID TO PUDDLE ON TOP OF THE TRANSAXLE & CAN BE PERCEIVED AS A PAN GASKET OR SEAL LEAK. HAS DEVELOPED A SERVICE REPAIR WHICH INCLUDES A KIT TO EXTEND THE VENT TUBE & WILL RELEASE TSB SOON.
TO IMPROVE STARTABILITY OF 2.0L ENGINE AT AMBIENT TEMPS BELOW 0 DEG F (-18 C) DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO APPROX.
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1/4 THROTTLE & CRANK FOR 5 SEC. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START, CONTINUE CRANKING WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR TO INITIALIZE THE PCM DECHOKE STRATEGY. WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS, MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT THROTTLE OPENING TO SUSTAIN ENGINE OPERATION UNTIL THE EXCESS FUEL IS CLEARED FROM THE ENGINE. DO NOT OVER REV THE ENGINE.
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OIL FILTER DAMAGE FROM CONTACT WITH RIGHT-HAND HALFSHAFT ON 2.0L CD4E UNITS.
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ENGINE OIL MAY LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT TIMING CASE COVER.
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLL OVER NOISE WHICH OCCURS ONLY AT IDLE.
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VEHICLES WITH TRACTION CONTROL MAY EXHIBIT NO ENGINE RPM INCREASE ON START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT CONDITIONS.
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HOLLOW KNOCKING NOISE IN TRUNK AREA WHILE DRIVING OVER LARGE BUMPS.
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Transmission
39 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC SHIFTER ASSEMBLY OR THE INDICATOR HOUSING REPLACEMENT.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE...
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SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0741 AND P01744. *TT
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL - PART AVAILABILITY).
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SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL.
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A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSAXLE FLUID MAY LEAK AT THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINES WHERE THEY CONNECT TO THE RADIATOR.
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CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE.
INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.
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EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT.
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INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK/RATTLE ON TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT.
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CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT.
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THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID...
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COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT
CONCERNS WITH A HARSH SHIFT FELT AT LARGE THROTTLE OPENINGS (OR AT HEAVY ACCELERATION RATE) ON SOME VEHICLES.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER.
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CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR INTERMITTENTLY GOING FROM OVERDRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND REVERSE WHILE CRUISING AT 42 MPH.
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MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT.
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INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.
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FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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LEAK- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID- CD4E TRANSAXLE IN FLUID COLLECTION ON MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY.
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HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC'S 628 OR P0741.
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TRANSAXLE- CD4E- HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741- SERVICE TIP.
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VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTCS 628 OR P0741.
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THE THIRD/FOURTH SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE LARGE COLLAR FACING OUTWARD (TOWARD REVERSE GEAR).
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THE THIRD/FOURTH SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE LARGE COLLAR FACING OUTWARD- THE SERVICE MANUAL...
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INCORRECTLY ADVISES TO INSTALL THE THIRD/FOURTH GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH THE SMALL COLLAR FACING OUT. *JD
INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC 452- INSPECT THE VSS AND SPEEDO GEAR.
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TRANSAXLE - CD4E - HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741.
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TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.
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TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.
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NOISE - GRINDING OR CLASHING HEARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR - VEHICLES WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/96.
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TRANSAXLE-CD4E-NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR NO 3RD GEAR-TRANSAXLES BUILT FROM 9/28/94 THROUGH 10/30/94 (SERIAL #421-0000 THROUGH 4303-9999).
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INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY OF TRANSAXLE.
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EXCESSIVE CLUTCH AIR GAP ON FS-10 A/C COMPRESSORS CAN ALLOW THE CLUTCH DISC TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE PULLEY.
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LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.
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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE.
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Other
31 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING THE LOW COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH.
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ALL EVTMS STATE THAT THE LOW COOLANT LEVEL SWITCH CLOSES WITH LOW COOLANT LEVEL.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH.
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CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH AT CRUISE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (100 - 115 KPH).
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INFORMATION REGARDING DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES.
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INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
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CONCERNS WITH SOME VEHICLES STALLING OR RUNNING ROUGH FOR 30 - 60 SECONDS ON FIRST START-UP AFTER SITTING SEVERAL HOURS OR OVERNIGHT.
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EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (110 - 12- KPH).
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CONCERNS WITH VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH.
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INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH OR STALL ON INITIAL START UP IMMEDIATELY.
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CONDITION REGARDING STALLING AND VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH.
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DURING REMOVAL THE LICENSE PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY BREAK.
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VEHICLES HAVE A CABIN AIR FILTER THAT MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES.
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CLICKING NOISE CAUSED BY DIFFERENTIAL LUBE TUBE CONTACTING DIFFERENTIAL CASE.
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REVISED CATALYSTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
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INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEDDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC452.
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INTERMITTENT STALLING DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND PARKING LOT MANEUVERS.
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CONCERN OF ONE OR MORE INJECTORS STAYING ON AT TIMES.
THE LH SIDE PCV CLOSURE TUBE MAY HAVE A HOLE WORN THROUGH IT.
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THIS IS DUE TO MISPOSITIONING OF THE PCV CLOSURE TUBE IN PRIOR REPAIRS. THE TUBE THEN COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE WATER PUMP DRIVE PULLEY WHICH WEARS THE TUBE.
THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE MAY WAVER OR THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE NOISY DUE TO IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE.
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UNKNOWN
THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE MAY WAVER OR THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE NOISY ON SOME VEHICLES.
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UNKNOWN
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE.
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STARTING CRANK TIMES MAY BE LONGER THAN NORMAL.
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BELT SLIPPAGE AND CHARGE INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER DRIVING THROUGH MUD PUDDLE.
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NEW RADIATOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS/MODIFICATION.
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UNKNOWN
Brakes
24 bulletinsVEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT BRAKE GROAN.
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INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT.
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CONCERNS WITH INCORRECT BRAKE SHOE / LINING ASSEMBLY.
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EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING.
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIPLE ABS CODES.
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AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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SOME VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY STICK AND/OR BIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE.
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THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE.
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SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS.
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HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE.
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PARKING BRAKE- PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS- DOES NOT RELEASE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES.
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MULTIPLE ABS CODES. *TW
ABS LIGHT ON/WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION OF TERMINALS AT THE HCU AND WIRE HARNESS 22 PIN CONNECTOR.
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COMMUNICATION ERRORS MAY BE ENCOUNTERED WHEN TESTING 1995 MY CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE EQUIPPED WITH ABS.
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CAN NO LONGER BE USED DUE TO SHEET METAL REVISION. *JD
ABS LIGHT ON/WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION OF TERMINALS.
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PARKING BRAKE - PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS - DOES NOT RELEASE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES.
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BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP.
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IMPROVED FRONT BRAKE PAD.
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THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE...
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INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PART OF THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM, IT COULD CAUSE RUBBER PARTS TO SWELL IF LUBRICANT CONTACTS THE RUBBER MATERIAL.
DISCHARGED BATTERY OR BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON MAY BE CAUSED BY A MAL- ADJUSTED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
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Electrical
17 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED ITH 2.0L MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LEFT AIR BAG MODULE OR STEERING WHEEL DURING NORMAL REPAIR SITUATIONS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP.
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EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT.
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SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES.
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MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP.
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BATTERY ILLUMINATION AND DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN DRIVING THROUGH DEEP PUDDLES.
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FEAD BELT SLIPS WHEN WET OR ALTERNATOR LIGHT ON/DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST.
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BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH DEEP PUDDLES.
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MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP.
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WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS.
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DIAGNOSING CHARGING OR STARTING SYSTEM CONCERNS OF POTENTIAL CHAFE BETWEEN CIRCUIT 30 & THE SUBFRAME IN THE AREA BETWEEN...
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THE ALTERNATOR & THE MEGA-FUSE. *TT
OPEN FUSE 30 MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLEX CIRCUIT & THE LH SIDE STEERING COLUMN RETAINING BOLT.
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IF DAMAGE IS PRESENT, REMOVE THE LH STEERING COLUMN RETAINING BOLT & INSTALL A 1.5MM (1/16 INCH) WASHER (PROCURE LOCALLY) UNDER THE HEAD TO PREVENT REPEAT DAMAGE.
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL-NEW VEHICLE TESTING CONDUCTED BY FORD AND CARB INDICATE THAT THE AFFECTED CARS MAY EXCEED...
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APPLICABLE OXIDES OF NITROGEN STANDARDS. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TW
TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (TSS) - MOUNTING SURFACE ON PUMP BODIES INCORRECT.
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UNDER HOOD WIRE HARNESS.
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ADDITIONAL 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. FORD. *KB
Body & Paint
17 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.
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A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT.
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CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF DOORS THAT LOCK INADVERTENTLY.
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CARPET- POOR FIT AND/OR PULLS FROM UNDERNEATH COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/18/96.
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BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN - INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA.
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BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN - INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA.
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DOOR GLASS - WINDOW BELT LINE MOULDING LOOSE OR FALLS OFF - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/31/96.
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CONCERNS OF LOCKING DOORS, A REVISED DOOR LOCK BEZEL IS COMING- CUSTOMERS MAY LOCK THEMSELVES OUT OF THE VEHICLE.
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BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN DURING CRUISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM CENTER OF RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
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CONCERNS OF LOCKING DOORS, A REVISED DOOR LOCK BEZEL IS COMING.
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WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.
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CONCERNS OF MOULDING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR WINDOW GLASS COMING LOOSE.
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INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS.
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CARPET PULLS FROM UNDER RIGHT FRONT DOOR.
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FRONT DOOR WINDOWS WHICH BEND OR COME OUT OF THE TRACK MAY BE REPAIRED BY THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE (REFER TO THE SERVICE...
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MANUAL).
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH DOOR LOCKS THAT RELOCK BY THEMSELVES AFTER AN UNLOCK COMMAND HAS BEEN ISSUED.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH DOOR LOCKS THAT RELOCK BY THEMSELVES AFTER AN UNLOCK COMMAND IS PROVIDED.
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Fuel System
14 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURES DIFFERENCES OF GREATER THAN 10 DEGREES F FROM REGISTERS ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH THAN ON RIGHT.
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SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES.
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SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS.
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EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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SOME 96 & 97 VEHICLES MISBUILT WITH 1998 MODEL YEAR FUEL GAUGE.
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FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE.
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EGR ISSUES - IF NORMAL PC/ED DIAGNOSIS FAILS, FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO CARBON DEPOSITS.
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DTC'S 332 OR P1401 - LACK OF EGR FLOW.
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REVISED CATALYSTS ARE NOW AVAILABEL FOR VEHICLES.
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NEW PART SHOULD BE USED WHEN A RESTRICTED/DAMAGED CATALYST IS ENCOUNTERED, OR WHEN CATALYST SUPPORT MATERIAL IS FOUND IN THE EGR TUBE. *JD
FOR CONCERNS OF HARD START/NO START, START/STALLS OR HESITATION, MAKE SURE THE TANK CONTAINS FRESH 87 OCTANE FUEL FROM A...
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HIGH VOLUME SERVICE STATION IN YOUR AREA. THIS CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY SUMMER BLEND FUELS WITH LOW RVP (REID VAPOR PRESSURE) WHICH DOES NOT VAPORIZE WELL IN COLD WEATHER.
FUEL FILLER DOOR-UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE LEVER.
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FUEL GAUGE MAY NOT READ FULL, OR FUEL MAY SPIT BACK WHEN REFUELING.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SLOW FUEL FILLING, FUEL GAUGE NOT REACHING FULL OR EARLY FUEL SHUTOFF.
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CERTAIN OIL FILTERS MAY HAVE A POTENTIAL OIL FLOW PROBLEM AT 0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
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HVAC & Climate
12 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.
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CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS.
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INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS.
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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS.
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THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPONENTS. *TT
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS REPLACEMENT.
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THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THESE COMPONENTS. *TT
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH AND WIRE CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT.
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THIS ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED IN CASE THE VEHICLE OWNER EXPERIENCES DURABILITY CONCERNS WITH THE SWITCH OR CONNECTOR. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS.
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SOME EARLY BUILT 96 MODEL YEAR CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH 95 LEVEL HEATER CORES.
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MICRON FILTER - REMINDER THAT THE FILTER MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES - SYMPTOMS THAT MIGHT INDICATE NEED FOR...
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CHANGE INCLUDE POOR A/C-HEATER PERFORMANCE AND/OR WINDOW FOGGING. *TW
AIR CONDITIONER - HEATER- WHISTLE NOISE WHEN OPERATING A/C-HEATER.
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CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.
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Infotainment
5 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED.
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SOME 1995/1996 2.5LFORD, CONTOUR/ MERCURY, MYSTIQUE VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MIL AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED.
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ISSUE WITH DOOR SPEAKER GRILLES MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USAGE ON SOME VEHICLES.
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REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS.
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Lighting
4 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) MAY EXHIBIT THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
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FLASHING WHEN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ARE ON. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON OR RUN ROUGH AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED.
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SOM E VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR RUN ROUGH AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED.
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LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L VEHICLES.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
4 bulletinsONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VARIOUS DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES.
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INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP.
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REAR APPLIQUES - SERVICE KIT BEING DEVELOPED TO REPAIR DAMAGED APPLIQUES FROM LICENSE PLATE CHANGES.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.
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Suspension
3 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.
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SQUEAKS FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION.
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Steering
3 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG REPLACEMENT.
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SUBJECT ON STEERING WHEEL & AIRBAG REPLACEMENT.
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STEERING- 'THUMP' ON HARD ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING - POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CONTACTS CV BOOT CLIP-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/2/95.
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NOISE-ROTATIONAL 'THUMP' - POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CONTACTS CV BOOT CLIP - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/2/95.*SD
Air Bags & Safety
1 bulletinSUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LOCATOR BUTTON REPLACEMENT.
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Tires & Wheels
1 bulletinINFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.
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