1997 Ford Econoline TSBs
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78 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM.
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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN...
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THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.
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TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART.
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VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT,...
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY...
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REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A 1ST GEAR "TICKING" NOISE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,...
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628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
A HARSH 1-2 SHIFT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE CONDITIONS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH 1/2 SHIFT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE CONDITIONS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728.
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INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY STALL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED INTO GEAR.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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EXHIBITING A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT DURING LIGHT THROTTLE.
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A NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING HAS BEEN RELEASED.
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FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET.
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VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET.
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SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET.
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TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.
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TRANSMISSION - E40D - REVISED DESIGN FORWARD PLANET THRUST WASHER - SERVICE TIP.
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TRANSMISSION - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP.
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TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL.
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E4OD TRANS MAY EMIT A TICK/RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHT LOADS IN 1ST GEAR AT 1100 TO 1800 RPM RPM.
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NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.
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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
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61 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL.
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THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
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A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE...
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COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. *TT
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD ENGINE KNOCK.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE KNOCK CONCERN UNTIL WARMED UP.
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INFORMATION ON SETTING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK).
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THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SET DIAGNOSTIC...
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TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK) IF A CUSTOMER REFUELS THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINES, MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OR ENGINE ROAR OR ENGINE NOISE FOR THE FIRST...
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FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION AFTER A COLD START. *MJS
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE NOISE UNTIL WARMED UP.
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INFORMATION ON THE 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PRUCHASED...
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AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *MJS
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 73L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACKED FLEXPLATE.
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BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE ON NATURAL GAS VEHICLES.
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INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART.
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SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES.
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SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE.
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EMISSION RECALL FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILLER-VALVE WHICH COULD LEAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING...
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OPERATED WHICH CAN EXCEED EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *TT
SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT OIL LEAKAGE.
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CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH MAY EXHIBIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL ENGINE IDLE SPEEDS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE ASSEMBLIES BEING ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) PROGRAM.
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EXPERIENCING A ENGINE KNOCK AT COLD START-UP.
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BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE THREAD.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS.
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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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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 WITH A 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS MAY BE...
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PRESENT: ROUGH IDLE, STALLING, HESITATION/ STUMBLE, LOSS / LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. *YC
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH HIGHER ODOMETER READINGS MAY EXPERIENCE A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION JUST OFF IDLE AND MISFIRE...
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COMPLAINTS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LALMP ( MIL ) ON. *YC
SOME MOTOR HOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AFTER REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION CASE.
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A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES.
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IDLE- ROLLING IDLE- SURGE- VEHICLES BUILT 8/96 THROUGH 12/96 WITH 7.3L ENGINE.
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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE 5.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY.
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TRANSMISSION- E4OD- COOLER BYPASS VALVE SERVICE DURING TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL- SERVICE TIP.
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VEHICLES WITH 7.3L ENGINE WHICH AS A ROLLING IDLE CONDITION AND HAS A CALIBARATION OF 7-90C-R10, 7-90K-R10, 7-90N-R10.
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OR 7-90Q-R10, YOU CAN SERVICE THE IDLE CONDITION BY REPROGRAMMING THE PCM WITH THE FEBRUARY SBDS UPDATE DISK. *JD
7.3L ENGINE WHICH HAS A ROLLING IDLE CONDITION AND HAS A CALIBARATION OF 7-90CK-R10 OR 7-90N-R10, CAN SERVICE THE IDLE...
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CONDITION BY REPROGRAMMING THE PCM WITH THE JANUARY SBDS UPDATE DISK.
ROLLING IDLE/STALL- CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION TEST, AND INJECTOR BUZZ TEST.
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM- THE TERMINAL B+ CONNECTION AT THE...
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ALTERNATOR MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO HIGH TENSION ON THE TERMINAL FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. JD
ROLLING IDLE/STALL. *JD
POWER WINDOWS MAY EXPERIENCE AN OPEN 30 AMP FUSE.
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NEW WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR. *JD
1997 ECONOLINE EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM.
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THE TERMINAL B+ CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO HIGH TENSION ON THE TERMINAL FROM THE WIREING HARNESS. *JD
RUNS ROUGH - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0308 STORED IN MEMORY...
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- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/14/96 WITH 4.6L ENGINE. *TW
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A 240 SECOND MISFIRE DELAY.
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ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING DEALERSHIP CONCERNS WITH FOULED OR CRACKED SPARK PLUGS.
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CERTAIN 1997 VEHCILES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE 240 SECOND MISFIRE DELAY.
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ROLLING IDLE/STALL. *TW
'OFF-IDLE' VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ 4.2L ENGINES.
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INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE.
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FOR MISFIRE CONCERNS ON 4.2L/4.6L/5.4L/6.8L ENGINES.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS.
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CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON'.
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CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) W/ CODES P0300 THRU P0308 & ENG RUNES ROUGH/MISSES.
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'OFF-IDLE' VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON 4.2L ENGINES.
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INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE.
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ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION.
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FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PURCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE...
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AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *TT
ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN.
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AN OIL LEAK AT THE TURBOCHARGER PEDESTAL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR.
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FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV).
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32 bulletinsDEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH DANA 80 REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF AXLE WHINE NOISE.
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INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE WHINE-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA 80 AXLES-5.4L/6.8L AND 7.3L.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH POOR RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH POOR RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER.
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CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO...
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CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. *MJS
SOME VEHICLES UNDER SEVERE DUTY CYCLES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS ON THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT.
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EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT OR LOW RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM.
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SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STEPWELL COVER NOT FLUSH.
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INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE WHILE TURNING.
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EXHIBITING A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE INTERPRETED AS AN NVH CONDITION.
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED RADIATOR SUPPORT.
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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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SUBJECT ON RELATIVE INJECTOR FLOW TEST SUCCESS STORY.
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CONCERNS WITH CRACKS ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE #1 FRAME CROSSMEMBER.
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INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT.
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PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BELT TENSIONER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES.
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ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY.
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CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR.
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CONCERNS WITH NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL.
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REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES.
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SOME 5.4L FRONT END SERPETNTINE BELTS MAY MAKE SOME NOISE BETWEEN TEMPERATURES FO 30 F-50 F.
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FEAD BELT SQUEAL, COLD ONLY.
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REVISED BELT RELEASED. *JD
CORRECTION TO 1997 ECONOLINE EVTM PAGE 60-5 - PIN CALL-OUTS ON ILLUSTRATIONS FOR C224 AND C225 ARE IN REVERSE ORDER.
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HARD STARTING WITH DTC'S P0341, P0344.
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FEAD BELT SQUEAL, COLD ONLY.
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INCORRECT INFORMATION IN 1997 EVTM MANUAL.
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PIN CALL-OUTS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR C224 & C225 ARE IN REVERSE ORDER. *TT
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK BUT NO START OR A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION.
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A NO-START OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION MAY OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY.
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HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK.
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Brakes
15 bulletinsALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR...
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APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WABS MAY HAVE AN AMBER ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH CODE C1095 OR C1096 STORED IN MEMORY OF THE 4WABS MODULE.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.
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INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT.
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ADDRESSING A CONCERN WITH AN AMBER ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH CODE 1095 OR 1096 STORED IN MEMORY OF THE 4WABS MODULE.
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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ABSENCE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL ON SOME VEHICLES.
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AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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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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THE PROPER ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING THE 1997 ECONOLINE 4 WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TO THE BREAKOUT BOX IS THE ROTUNDA 007-00108 ABS ADAPTER.
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BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP.
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SPADE TERMINAL BETWEEN SENDER & FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A EYELET TERMINAL.
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REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS.
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Electrical
15 bulletinsSOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR...
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LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS.
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SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES.
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INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS).
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MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP.
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REPROGRAMMINGPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION CODES ON SOME 1997 VEHICLES.
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POWER WINDOWS- INOPERATIVE- FUSE OPENS- VEHICLES BUILT 9/1/96 THROUGH 1/13/97.
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REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE...
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NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS AND CAN RESULT IN ACTUATION OF THE SHOR CIRCUIT PROTECTION FEATURE. *TW
CONTINUOUSLY FLASHING AIRBAG AFTER REPLACING THE ECS MODULE AND NO CODES PRESENT.
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FLASHING AIRBAG LIGHT AFTER REPLACING THE ECS MODULE.
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POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.
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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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ECONOLINES WITH POWER WINDOWS MAY EXPERIENCE AN OPEN 30 AMP FUSE.
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AIRBAG LIGHT ON & CODE 21, MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE GENERATED WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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Steering
12 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS.
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 1, 1999 MAY HAVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
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COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM.
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SUBJECT REGARDING A HIGH NUMBER OF BALL JOINTS BEING REPLACED AS THE RESULT OF ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OR OF COMPLAINTS OF...
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TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
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CONCERNS OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING.
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VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1996-SEPTEMBER 1996 WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AIRBAGS MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING.
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VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1996 - SEPTEMBER 1996 WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AIR BAGS MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING.
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This SKU is a front upper ball joint.
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The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
Fuel System
10 bulletinsTHIS SERVICE ACTION REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO EMISSION CONTROL LABELS.
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A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY.
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INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL INJECTOR O-RING KIT.
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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.
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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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INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE.
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EMISSION RECALL 04E10: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - FITTING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT.
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EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER.
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Air Bags & Safety
9 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY MODIFIERS OR THE CUSTOMER.
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INFORMATION ON SERVICING AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP.
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SOME VEHCILES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW RETRACTING SEAT BELT.
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SOME VEHICLES SEAT BELTS MAY BE SLOW TO RETRACT.
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DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECONOLINES EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND AN ERROR CODE OF 29.
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1997 ECONOLINES EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG EXHIBITING CODE 29 OR OTHER INTERMITTENT AIR BAG CODES.
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IF ON A 1977 ECONOLINE THE KEY CHIMES SOUND 5 TIMES DURING THE START OR DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THIS INDICATES THAT...
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THE AIRBAG LAMP HAS A FAULT AND THERE IS A FAULT IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TW
AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED.
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Tires & Wheels
8 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES WITH HIGH ODOMETER READING OR SEVERE SERVICE MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL OR DRIVING...
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OVER UNEVEN SURFACES ON VEHICLES PRODUCE BEFORE 2/6/2001. *TT
SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF GVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT...
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INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *TT
VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER...
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EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS
SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACK ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE #1 CROSSMEMBER RESULTING IN A CREAKING NOISE WHILE...
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TURNING THE WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT
ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS.
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INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.
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FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH.
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Body & Paint
7 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER...
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER...
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SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.
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INFORMATION PROVIDED TO AID THE TECHINICIAN IN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS DOOR LOCK AND LATCH CONCERNS.
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SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS.
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SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF,...
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ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *YC
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.
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Lighting
5 bulletinsMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP FAILED.
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LOCKS FAILED. YD
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- MIL ILLUMINATION- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0446 STORED IN MEMORY.
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EXPERIENCE VEHICLE W/ FLICKERING INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS WHILE TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS.
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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FLICKERING INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS WHILE TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS.
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Infotainment
4 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO.
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EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO.
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REAR RADIO CONTROLS MAY EXPERIENCE INOPERATIVE REAR SPEAKERS.
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VEHICLES WITHOUT REAR RADIO CONTROLS MAY EXPERIENCE INOPERATIVE REAR SPEAKERS.
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HVAC & Climate
4 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.
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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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AIR CONDITIONING- NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/21/96.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING CAN EXHIBIT A COLD START ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE (CHIRP) CONCERN.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
1 bulletinFRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS.
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Suspension
1 bulletinAIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP.
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Hybrid & EV
1 bulletinVEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM.
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