1997 Ford Explorer TSBs

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR,...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301.

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE.

SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING 1997 THROUGH 1999 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP...

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.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A...

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY MAKE A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING, HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP...

SOME EXPLORER / SPORT / SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP NOISE CONDITION FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE.

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL.

SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS.

SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR RENTAL VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE).

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY WEAR OR...

SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS.

CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES.

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE START UP TIMING CHAIN NOISE.

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION SUPPLLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES - CAMSHAFT CHAIN...

FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET.

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE STALL CONDITION.

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING UPPER ENGINE NOISE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN.

SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW.

BRIEF INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING ENGINE STALL.

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF NOISY FRONT SYSTEM BLOWER MOTORS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE ENGINE SERVICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XL2Z-6M289-AA (DRIVE...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN.

REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING ENGINE STALLING *TT

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING UPPER ENGINE NOISE.

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE SERVICE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION THAT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE THERMOSTAT.

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER.

EXPERIENCING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS).

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OCCASIONAL HOOT / MOAN FROM THE IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE.

EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL.

A VEHICLE VIBRATES DURING A HOT OR COLD IDLE CONDITION.

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL.

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE.

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE.

INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART.

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE.

INFORMATION REGARDING SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE).

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE).

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0 L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE.

SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES.

SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE NOISE(CAM CHAIN NOISE).

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PO420.

SUBJECT REGARDING THE ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS FOR 1997 - 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.

A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE INTHE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES.

CONCERNS WITH BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE OCCURING WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING IF...

VEHICLES WITH A4WD TRANSMISSION AND 4.0L ENGINE MAY HAVE THE 4X4 INDICATOR LAMPS FLASHING.

REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAK.

COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK/TICK.

INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINES ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM.

THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P1131, AND / OR...

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR.

EXPERIENCING AN AUDIBLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS.

SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED THE THROTTLE STUCK AT IDLE ON SOME VEHICLES.

EXPERIENCING A NOISE AND VIBRATION DURING IDLE.

CONCERNS OF COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK / TICK.

EXPERIENCING IDLE VIBRATION / EXHAUST BOOM.

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN LIFTGATE GLASS.

VEHICLES WITH DTC P0402 IN MEMORY ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL LEAKS.

DTC P0402 IN MEMORY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING.

NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL.

RECALL 97S67 - MODIFICATION OF THE PCV VALVE REQUIRES A SPECIAL TOOL WHICL WILL SENT TO LISTED PARTS MANAGERS.

EMISSIONS RECALL 96E57 - CERTAIN 1996 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY...

IDLE- "BOOMING" NOISE HEARD AT IDLE- 4.0L ENGINE- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/29/96 THROUGH 11/11/96.

IDLE- "BOOMING" NOISE HEARD AT IDLE- 4.0L SOHC ENGINE- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/29/96 THROUGH 11/11/96.

RADIATORS MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK AT THE END TANK SEALS IN COLD TEMPERATURES.

4.0L SOHC ENGINE COMES FROM THE FACTORY WITH SINGLE PLATINUM PLUGS.

VEHICLES WITH REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS.

SOME VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DECALS MAY INCORRECTLY LIST 10W30 FOR OIL VISCOSITY.

ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HISS/WHISTLE AT TIP-IN FROM THE THROTTLE BODY/IAC AREA OF THE ENGINE.

EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HISS/WHISTLE AT TIP IN.

4.0L SHOC ENGINE QUITS WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART.

INCORRECT OIL VISCOSITY LABEL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS.

TRANSFER CASE- BINDING OR SHUDDER- DIAGNOSTICS- VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE- SERVICE TIP.

4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL...

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION AT 3800-5000 RPM WHEN ENGINE IS WARM.

BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK.

VARIOUS VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION AT 3800-5000 RPM WHEN ENGINE IS WARM- ...

SOME 4.0L ENGINES WITH BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK.

4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR...

COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE.

VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE.

COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE.

CONCERN OF A TENSIONER RATTLE W/ 4.0L SOHC, INSTALL A 1 INCH SHORTER MOTORCRAFT BELT (P/N F19Z-8620-C).

INFORMATION FOR ALL BASE ENGINE CONCERNS OF 4.0L SOHC ENGINES.

TENSIONER RATTLE . INSTALL A 1 INCH SHORTER MOTORCRAFT BELT (P/N F19Z-8620-C).

Letter Pursuant to Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code fof Federal Regulations, Defect and Noncompliance Reports, Ford...

ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION.

INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER,...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS.

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 SUPPLEMENT #2: REVISED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW LABOR OPERATION.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING.

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY.

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING.

SUBJECT REGARDING ADVANCE NOTICE ON UPCOMING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE...

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT.

SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER.

SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE.

SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW INOPERATIVE AFTER GEM REPLACEMENT.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE OFF.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING BUMPS.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC)...

USE KLEENEX BRAND JUNIORS OR LI'L TRAVELERS TO REFILL TISSUES FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH THE HIGH SERIES CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT.

INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABLE.

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILLL NOT MOVE FORWARD.

INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABILITY.

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD.

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA.

CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS.

SOME 1997-1998 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/EXPEDITION OR NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 4-WD 4X4 SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT BOTH

INFORMATION ON REFILLING TISSUES FOR THE CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT.

INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS.

CONCERNS OR ERRATIC OR INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL.

SUBJECT REGARDING POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) TUBE MODIFICATION.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / LACK OF POWER ON RE-ACCELERATION AFTER DECELERATING FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO A SLOW ROLL CONDITION.

EXPERIENCING A WHINNING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE.

COMPLAINTS THAT THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT.

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT.

SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL.

ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY.

CONDENSATE MAY LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR ON SOME VEHICLES.

CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR.

CONDITIONS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK LEVER BENT.

CONCERNS WITH BUILT-IN REAR CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT EASILY ACCOMMODATE SOME CHILDREN.

CONDITIONS WITH AXLE WIND-UP ON TIGHT TURNS WITH CONTROL TRAC TRANSFER CASE.

CONCERNS WITH A WHISTLING OR HISSING NOISE FROM THE MAIN CONTROL AREA OCCURING WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE AND / OR REVERSE ON SOME VEHICLES.

REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES.

EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES.

WHEN PERFORMING TSB 97-4-9, DO NOT USE A BAFFLE TO CORRECT HTE ISSUE, USE THE REVISED AXLE COVER PLATE.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CENTER CONSOLE SQUEAK.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 AUTO MODE.

1997 4.0L SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS AND 1997 5.0L AWD EXPLORERS/MOUNTAINEERS SHOULD NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A VIBRATION DAMPER ON THE TRANSFER CASE.

VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 4/14/97 WILL NO LONGER HAVE A REAR WASHER BOTTLE - A REDESIGNED FRONT WASHER BOTTLE WILL SUPPLY THE FLUID TO BOTH WASHERS.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CENTER CONSOLE SQUEAK OR RATTLE.

CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY- RKE INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96.

DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN 4-AUTO MODE.

FRONT AXLE VENT LEAKS ON 1997 EXSPLORERS BUILT BEFORE 11/1/06.

EXHIBITING A PULSATING, CYCLICAL TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE TUBE AREA FROM 0 TO 45 MPH.

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PULSATING, CYCLICAL TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE TUBE AREA FROM 0 TO 45 MPH.

DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN "4-AUTO" MODE.

CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE.

TRANSFER CASE- WATER INGESTION THROUGH VENT TUBE.

REVISED VENT TUBE FOR VEHICLES WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE.

4.0L OHV/SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS WITH TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER.

DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN "4-AUTO" MODE.

POWER LOCKS CYCLE BY THEMSELVES REMOVE EACH POWER LOCK SWITCH AND MEASURE THE OPEN RESISTANCE.

BINDING/AXLE WIND-UP AT LOW SPEED.

TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER.

VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/1/96 MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WRONG TEMP GAUGE SYSTEM PARTS.

PROCEDURE TO PURGE POTENTIAL WATER CONTAMINATION FROM TRANSFER CASE.

REVISED VENT TUBE FOR 1995-97 EXPLORERS & MOUNTAINEERS WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE.

VEHICLE LEAN. *TW

CONCERN OF BINDING/AXLE WIND-UP AT LOW SPEED.

DRIVESHAFT DESIGN MAY CAUSE FLOORPAN VIBRATION WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WITH THROTTLE WIDE OPEN.

WHEN A REAR HEGO (CMS) CONCERN IS NOTED, PLEASE CHECK THE REAR CMS HEGO FOR WIRE CHAFING/DAMAGE AND LOOSE HEGO WIRE.

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

OWNERS GUIDE ADVISES TO USE A FL-1A OIL FILTER, FL-1A IS INCORRECT.

THUMP/CLUNK NOISE IN TURNS OR OVER BUMPS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE KEVLAR PATCH WEARING THROUGH ON THE TORSION BAR ADJUSTERS.

FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD.

FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE...

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD.

ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR...

SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE-OFF DUE TO THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT BEING...

ALL VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE 1999...

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR.

EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S).

BRIEF INFORMATION ON CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL.

VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT,...

EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S).

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT STUMBLE / BUCK / JERK AT 38 MPH WHILE IN HIGH GEAR AND AT VERY LIGHT THROTTLE APPLICATION.

CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE RADIATOR.

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.

EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING; HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP;...

SERVICE TIPS FOR CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL.

CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR.

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.

CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE,...

UPDATE INFORMATION FOR 1997 4R44E AND 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS - THERE ARE TWO (2) DIFFERENT SIZE DIRECT CLUTCH STEEL PLATES...

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

THE VEHICLES WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSITION.

THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSTION.

AS OF 1/7/97 THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK FEATURE TAG THAT WAS AFFIXED AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR, HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR PRODUTION.

TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.

TRANSMISSION - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP.

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL.

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.

NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP.

AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW.

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.

INFORMATION ON REPLACING A GEM MODULE ON 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC, OHV AND THE NEUTRAL TOW KIT.

FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC...

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS.

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES.

SUBJECT REGARDING LAMP OUTAGE MODULE HOUSING AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC COMPONENTS MELTED - EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITION...

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS).

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP.

REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE...

OEM SPARK PLUGS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF AN OPEN CIRCUIT CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL CRACK.

THE 1997 EXPLORER 4.0L SOHC IS THE ONLY VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A NEW STYLE (BLACK PLASTIC) DPFE SENSOR.

WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON A VEHICLE PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR...

INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE.

LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE VEHICLES- PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS: 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR...

WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE ABOVE VEHICLES PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT...

CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE.

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP.

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS.

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION.

CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.

ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS (PIDS)...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH.

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT.

SUBJECT REGARDING AN OVERHEATING CONDITION OCCURRING TO THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM-2) WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN...

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.

CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS.

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.

SOME CUSTOMERS NOTICE A GRINDING, WHINING, PULSING, OR FLUTTERING AT THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS BELOW 19 KM/H (12 MPH).

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS.

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE.

SOME RUNNING BOARD PADS MAY BE WARPED.

SOME RUNNING BOARD PADS MAY WARPED.

BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIAGNOSING FAULTY ABS SENSORS.

AIR RIDE CONTROL LAMP ON AFTER SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT / CONTACT REQUEST.

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET.

EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED, CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DRIP ON TO PASSENGER FLOOR.

A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOISE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL.

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL.

A NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL MAY OCCUR.

MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL.

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.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES.

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

SERVICE TIPS ON COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL.

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE.

EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT A TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED.

EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT AT TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED.

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK...

SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING.

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PANEL.

SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS.

SOME TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS...

FRONT AXLE PINION LIL SEAL LEAKS.

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET.

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS.

SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED.

AIR INTAKE TUBE CONTACTING HOOD INSULATOR CAUSING INSULATOR WEAR.

SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF,...

SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING.

LIFTGATE LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN ACTUATED BY THE POWER SWITCHES.

LIFTGATE LOCK CONCERNS ON VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/96.

DOOR LATCH SWITCH IS CAUSING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT/CHIME NOT TO WORK PROPERLY.

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.

CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES.

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL.

INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.

INFORMATION ON SETTING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR 1991 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS...

INFORMATION REGARDING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR ALL MODELS DURING PREDELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.

SOME ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOW SPEED WHINING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE.

INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.

INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING...

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT/PULL, SHOW SIGNS OF TIRE WEAR, OR EXHIBIT POOR RIDE QUALITY.

INCREASED THROTTLE EFFORTS MAY BE NOTED ON SOME 4.0L SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES DUE TO THROTTLE PLATE ALIGNMENT.

FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH.

FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH.

SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE.

FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP.

SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING A 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.

SERVICE TIPS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ASSIST WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES WITH SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.

SAFETY RECALL LETTER INFORMING OWNERS OF MODIFICATION TO THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM.

RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT.

VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 4/14/97 NO LONGER HAVE A REAR WASHER BOTTLE - REDESIGNED FRONT WASHER BOTTLE WILL SERVICE THE FRONT AND REAR WASHERS.

SERVICE FIX FOR VEHICLES WHICH EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 MODE.

INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP.

FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH

SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE, BE AWARE THAT WHEN THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE IS ENABLED AND THE CUSTOMER PLACES...

LOCKS FAILED. YD

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND...

SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PO171, PO174,...

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL).

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- MIL ILLUMINATION- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0446 STORED IN MEMORY.

GEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY.

PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE...

WHEN PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE...

INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT SWAY BAR LINK .

SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR SWAY BAR LINKS.

EXHIBITING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR STABILIZER BAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS.

AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REVERSE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS WHEN SWITCHING THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH FROM NORMAL TO OFF ROAD.

This recall action involves replacement of the front stabilizer bar links in certain 1995 through 1997 model year Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles.

VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING.

EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS.

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS.

REVISED MESSAGE REGARDING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS ACTION ON SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES, PERFORM TSB 98-21-01.

STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS..

CONCERNS WITH THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT / RADIO DISPLAY READS CD TOO HOT.

EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO.

THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES.

THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS.

AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL.

EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924.

VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924.

SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE.

MAY 1997 GEM SOFTWARE HAS ERRORS - JUNE SOFTWARE IS CORRECT.