1997 Ford Ranger TSBs
202 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
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Engine
53 bulletinsSOME 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
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
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE.
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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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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD A/C CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
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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
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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SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS.
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SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL.
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CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340.
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ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF NOISY FRONT SYSTEM BLOWER MOTORS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN.
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER.
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EXPERIENCING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS).
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER.
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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
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
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OCCASIONAL HOOT / MOAN FROM THE IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE.
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EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS.
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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
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS.
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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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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 THE ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS FOR 1997 - 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.
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A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE INTHE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES.
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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
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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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
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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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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CONCERNS OF COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK / TICK.
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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
ROUGH IDLE ACCOMPANIED BY STALLS/ QUITS AT IDLE.
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ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF THE REAR ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE ON POSITION.
NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL.
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ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THE ABS LIGHT (RABS) TO ILLUMINATE.
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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
BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK.
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SOME 4.0L ENGINES WITH BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK.
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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
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE.
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COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE.
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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
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION.
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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
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27 bulletinsLOW 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
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
INFORMATION ON CLIMATE CONTROL, LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE.*JB
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE CONDITION.
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INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM.
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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
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.
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CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.
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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
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
SERVICING TIP - TRANSMISSION - THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT SIZE DIRECT CLUTCH STEEL PLATES WHEN SERVICING 4R44E OR 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS.
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FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R44E TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE INCORRECT ID TAG NUMBERS ON THE MAIN CONTROLS.
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THE VEHICLES WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSITION.
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*JD
THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSTION.
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SOME 1997 2.3L RANGERS WITH 4R44E TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE INCORRECT ID TAG NUMBERS ON THE MAIN CONTROLS.
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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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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
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.
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FLUID - NEW MERCON V REQUIRED - TRANSMISSION - 4R44E - DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES AND MAJOR COMPONENTS.
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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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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEXPLAINED MIL LIGHT CODES &/OR IRREGULAR SHIFTING (A4LD).
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LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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*MJ
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.
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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
Other
25 bulletinsCONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.
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ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE.
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SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT.
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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
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
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA.
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EXPERIENCING A LONG CRANK HARD START CONDITION.
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EXPERIENCING A LONG CRANK HARD START CONDITIONS.
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CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS.
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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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COMPLAINTS THAT THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT.
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INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT.
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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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CONDENSATE MAY LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR ON SOME VEHICLES.
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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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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD START/LONG CRANK TIME AND/OR A STUMBLE/HESITATION AFTER COLD START ON ACCELERATION.
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REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES.
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EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES.
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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MOAN IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT OR NEAR 2800 RPM.
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EXHIBITING A PULSATING, CYCLICAL TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE TUBE AREA FROM 0 TO 45 MPH.
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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
THE OIL INDICATOR TUBE (DIP STICK) IS COMING INTO CONTACT W/ THE CRANK SHAFT, CAUSING A TICKING SOUND.
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FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD.
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*TT
FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.
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Body & Paint
21 bulletinsSOME 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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SOME VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT WINDOW CHATTERING OR JERKING MOTION WHEN OPERATING IN THE DOWN MODE.
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THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR GLASS CHATTER WHEN OPERATING THE WINDOW IN DOWN MODE.
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MANUAL REPLACEMENT.
EXPERIENCING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WINDNOISE HEARD FROM THE COWL / WINDSHIELD AREA.
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INFORMATION REGARDING WINDNOISE FROM WINDSHIELD/COWL AREA.
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THIS ONLINE SERVICE BULLETIN INVOLVES VEHICLES EXHIBITING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA.
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BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED SAIL MOUNT MANUAL MIRROR.
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SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.
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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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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
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
INFORMATION ON THE REVISED MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS BUILT THROUGH 2/13/98.
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THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER DOOR GLASS MAY
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING.
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1997 RANGER VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE TAILGATE TAPE STRIPES.
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WHEN REMOVING STICKERS/LABELS FROM THE PRIVACY QUARTER GLASS WINDOWS, DO NOT USE ANY SHARP OR RAZOR LIKE EDGES.
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1997 RANGERS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH TAILGATE STRIPES.
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DOOR HANDLE- OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS EXTENDED TRAVEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/1/96.
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WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.
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Brakes
16 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
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT.
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS.
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AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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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
ISSUES WITH THE REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( RABS ) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER FRONT WHEEL LOCK UP DURING 4X4 OPERATION.
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SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS.
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*YC
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE.
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*YC
1997 4X4 RANGERS RABS (REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER FRONT WHEEL LOCK-UP DURING 4X4 OPERATION.
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AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE.
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RABS (REAR ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER FRONT WHEEL LOCK-UP DURING 4X4 OPERATION.
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BRAKES- "SQUEALING" NOISE AND/OR STICKING DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER A RAINFALL AND/OR WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD.
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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
REAR BRAKES "GRAB" WHEN COLD OR DAMP.
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BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP.
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Electrical
12 bulletinsSOME 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
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA.
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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
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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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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GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.
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GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.
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Fuel System
9 bulletinsEVAPORATOR CORE FAILED, CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DRIP ON TO PASSENGER FLOOR.
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SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC.
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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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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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DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM.
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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
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
8 bulletinsCERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES.
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INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.
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INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.
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INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE.
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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
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PUT INTO ALIGNMENT- CAMBER READINGS.
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HVAC & Climate
8 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD COMPRESSOR CYCLING NOISE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT.
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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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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
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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AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL.
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Lighting
7 bulletinsSOME 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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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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LOCKS FAILED. YD
VEHICLES INCLUDES GRAPHICS FOR A SPEED CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT.
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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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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS.
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Steering
6 bulletinsEXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
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INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS.
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STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS.
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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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STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS..
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
4 bulletinsCONCERNS WITH THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT / RADIO DISPLAY READS CD TOO HOT.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE POOR RADIO RECEPTION ( AM/FM).
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THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES.
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THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
3 bulletinsSERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.
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FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.
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Suspension
3 bulletinsAIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP.
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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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REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE.
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