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202 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

Engine

53 bulletins
637922

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

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NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT

637755

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

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TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT

630515

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

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627927

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

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627756

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD A/C CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.

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627752

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

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PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT

622665

ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED.

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*TT

619449

SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS.

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619424

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL.

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617968

CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES.

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*JB

615335

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

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615263

SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340.

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615182

SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340.

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*TT

613774

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

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613704

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

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**MR

613657

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

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**MR

613224

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

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*MJS

610897

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

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610879

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

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610836

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

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*TT

610793

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

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FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *TT

610704

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

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IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *TT

610692

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

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*TT

609691

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

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*TT

609688

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH...

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TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND CLUTCH ENGAGED. *TT

6091965

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS.

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*TT

6091931

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

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*TT

6090538

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

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*MJS

6090310

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

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*TT

6090262

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

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*TT

6090164

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

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*TT

6090136

DURING EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, MOISTURE IN THE CRANKCASE MAY ENTER THE...

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PCV SYSTEM, FREEZE AND CAUSE PRESURE IN THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THE PCV FITTING IN THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY FREEZE OR THE FRESH AIR LINE MAY BECOME BLOCKED. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE, BUT LESS LIKELY, THAT ICE MAY BUILD UP ON THE THROTTLE PLATE OR THE THROTTLE BODY AND CAUSE THROTTLE STICKING. *TT

608921

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

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*TT

607653

EXPERIENCING AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING (NOT A CLUNKING NOISE) HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS...

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INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE SUCH AS WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE. *TT

606461

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

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*TT

606420

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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*TT

604059

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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*YC

603674

HIGHTER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE RPMS DURING A 2-3 PARTIAL BACKOUT UPSHIFT OR AFTER A 3-2 OR4-2 WIDE OPEN THROTTLE DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES.

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*YC

603517

CONCERNS OF COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK / TICK.

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*YC

601319

A ROUGH IDLE, STALLING AT AN IDLE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, AND/OR P1151 MAY BE STORED IN...

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MEMORY ON SOME VEHICLES WITH A 4.OL ENGINE. *YC

52906

ROUGH IDLE ACCOMPANIED BY STALLS/ QUITS AT IDLE.

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*YC

52887

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF THE REAR ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE ON POSITION.

52797

NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL.

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*TW

52773

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THE ABS LIGHT (RABS) TO ILLUMINATE.

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*TW

51559

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

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IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD

51548

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

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*JD

51484

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

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*JD

51482

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

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FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD

51128

COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE.

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50732

COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE.

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50527

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

10008304

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

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*MJ

10000592

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

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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT

Transmission

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635998

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

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT

625715

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

625700

INFORMATION ON CLIMATE CONTROL, LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE.*JB

624982

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE CONDITION.

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*JG

623988

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

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*SLC

616522

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

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*TT

614630

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

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EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT

612203

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.

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*MJS

606508

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

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*TT

601238

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.

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*YC

53668

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

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BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC

52877

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

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WHEN SERVICING 4R44E OR 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS. *TW

52770

SERVICING TIP - TRANSMISSION - THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT SIZE DIRECT CLUTCH STEEL PLATES WHEN SERVICING 4R44E OR 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS.

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*TW

51945

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

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*JD

51570

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R44E TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE INCORRECT ID TAG NUMBERS ON THE MAIN CONTROLS.

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*JD

51557

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

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*JD

51479

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

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*JD

51469

SOME 1997 2.3L RANGERS WITH 4R44E TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE INCORRECT ID TAG NUMBERS ON THE MAIN CONTROLS.

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*JD

51468

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

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*JD

51209

UPDATE TO TSB 96-21-9 ADDITIONAL CALIBRATION ADDED- ANY CALIBRATION REVISION LEVEL FOR A VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL...

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TRANSMISSION THAT IS NOT CALLED OUT IN TSB 96-21-9 SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THAT TSB. *JD

50997

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

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*TW

50954

FLUID - NEW MERCON V REQUIRED - TRANSMISSION - 4R44E - DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES AND MAJOR COMPONENTS.

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*TW

50908

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.

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*TW

50474

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

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*TT

50364

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEXPLAINED MIL LIGHT CODES &/OR IRREGULAR SHIFTING (A4LD).

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*TT

10008580

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.

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*MJ

10003748

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.

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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Other

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619330

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

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*TT

619276

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

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*TT

617995

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT.

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*JB

612742

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

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*MJS

609668

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

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT

608431

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

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*TT

607491

EXPERIENCING A LONG CRANK HARD START CONDITION.

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*TT

607440

EXPERIENCING A LONG CRANK HARD START CONDITIONS.

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*TT

607369

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

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*TT

606433

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

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*TT

605192

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

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*TT

605190

INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS.

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*TT

603930

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

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*YC

603740

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

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*YC

603722

CONDENSATE MAY LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR ON SOME VEHICLES.

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*YC

601303

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

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*TT

601296

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD START/LONG CRANK TIME AND/OR A STUMBLE/HESITATION AFTER COLD START ON ACCELERATION.

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*YC

600585

REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES.

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*YC

54075

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

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*YC

52873

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MOAN IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT OR NEAR 2800 RPM.

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*TW

51550

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

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*JD

51486

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

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*JD

50400

THE OIL INDICATOR TUBE (DIP STICK) IS COMING INTO CONTACT W/ THE CRANK SHAFT, CAUSING A TICKING SOUND.

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*TT

10017891

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

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*TT

10001922

FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

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*TT *JB

Body & Paint

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619423

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER OR BINDING CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE POWER SIDE WINDOWS EITHER IN THE DOWN OR UP MODE.

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*TT

613213

SOME VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT WINDOW CHATTERING OR JERKING MOTION WHEN OPERATING IN THE DOWN MODE.

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*AK *TT

609558

THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR GLASS CHATTER WHEN OPERATING THE WINDOW IN DOWN MODE.

609556

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MANUAL REPLACEMENT.

6091846

EXPERIENCING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA.

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*TT

6090720

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WINDNOISE HEARD FROM THE COWL / WINDSHIELD AREA.

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*TT

6090641

INFORMATION REGARDING WINDNOISE FROM WINDSHIELD/COWL AREA.

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*MJS

608469

THIS ONLINE SERVICE BULLETIN INVOLVES VEHICLES EXHIBITING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA.

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*TT

607365

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED SAIL MOUNT MANUAL MIRROR.

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*TT

606419

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

605573

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

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*TT

603647

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

603550

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VARIOUS CONCERNS SUCH AS INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION WITHOUT COMMAND, DOME...

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LIGHTS REMAINING ON, AND/OR THE DOOR CHIMES REMAING ON. *YC

601318

INFORMATION ON THE REVISED MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS BUILT THROUGH 2/13/98.

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*TT

600592

THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER DOOR GLASS MAY

600587

SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING.

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*YC

52868

1997 RANGER VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE TAILGATE TAPE STRIPES.

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*TW

52821

WHEN REMOVING STICKERS/LABELS FROM THE PRIVACY QUARTER GLASS WINDOWS, DO NOT USE ANY SHARP OR RAZOR LIKE EDGES.

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*TW

52789

1997 RANGERS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH TAILGATE STRIPES.

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*TW

51664

DOOR HANDLE- OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS EXTENDED TRAVEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/1/96.

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*JD

50940

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.

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*TW

Brakes

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615491

ALL 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

6090082

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

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*TT

605562

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

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*TT

603512

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

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*YC

601264

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.

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*YC

601043

A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING...

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AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

601021

ISSUES WITH THE REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( RABS ) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER FRONT WHEEL LOCK UP DURING 4X4 OPERATION.

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*YC

601009

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS.

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*YC

601003

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

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*YC

52880

1997 4X4 RANGERS RABS (REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER FRONT WHEEL LOCK-UP DURING 4X4 OPERATION.

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*TW

52810

AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE.

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*TW

52781

RABS (REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER FRONT WHEEL LOCK-UP DURING 4X4 OPERATION.

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*TW

51997

BRAKES- "SQUEALING" NOISE AND/OR STICKING DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER A RAINFALL AND/OR WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD.

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*JD

51782

RANGER 4X4 WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM - VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WHEN...

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BRAKING UNDER 4X4 MODE ON SLIPPERY/ICY SURFACES WITH FRONT WHEEL LOCK UP. *TW

51434

REAR BRAKES "GRAB" WHEN COLD OR DAMP.

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*JD

50941

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

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*TW

Electrical

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613399

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CTM (CENTRAL TIMER MODULE) MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT WIPER OPERATION WITHOUT COMMAND;...

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DOME LIGHTS REMAINING ON; OR THE DOOR CHIMES REMAINING ON. *TT

613173

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

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*MJS

610785

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

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TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT

6090184

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

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6089681

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

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604751

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS).

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603724

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

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50968

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

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50944

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

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50905

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS.

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10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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10013369

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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Fuel System

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609751

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

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YD

606982

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC.

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606460

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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603695

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

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601312

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

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51987

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE.

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50860

DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM.

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10004886

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A...

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CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT

10002780

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

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FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT

Tires & Wheels

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636056

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

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628153

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

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613621

INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.

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612338

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

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606945

INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE.

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606937

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

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MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT

601290

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.

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51053

SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PUT INTO ALIGNMENT- CAMBER READINGS.

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HVAC & Climate

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624656

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD COMPRESSOR CYCLING NOISE.

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*YH

623944

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.

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*SLC

613308

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT.

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613159

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT.

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6090087

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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607654

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125 STORED IN...

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MEMORY, AND / OR LACK OF HEAT WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL. *TT

52794

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MOAN IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT NEAR 2800 RPM - TO FIX, INSTALL A VIBRATION DAMPER TO A/C SUCTION LINE.

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50945

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

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Lighting

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613304

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OPTION IN 4X2 MODE MAY EXHIBIT A PING SOUND ON SLIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION IN FORWARD OR REVERSE.

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613171

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4 X 4 OPTION OPERATING IN 4 X 2 MODE MAY EXHIBIT A PING SOUND ON SLIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION IN FORWARD OR REVERSE.

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*MJS

6090873

LOCKS FAILED. YD

52927

VEHICLES INCLUDES GRAPHICS FOR A SPEED CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT.

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*YC

51878

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.

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50763

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT.

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50753

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS.

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Steering

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636235

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

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615366

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

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615172

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

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613097

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

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607144

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

10004908

CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING.

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2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

Infotainment

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6091761

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

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603569

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE POOR RADIO RECEPTION ( AM/FM).

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*YC

51590

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

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51449

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

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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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6090051

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.

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51689

FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS.

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10004027

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

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Suspension

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51662

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

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*JD

51456

VEHICLES WITH AN UNUSUAL NEGATIVE CAMBER READING, AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED TO WITHIN THE PROPER CAMBER SPECIFICATION, CAN BE REPAIRED BY NEW SPRINGS.

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*JD

10008552

REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE.

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