1999 Ford Ranger 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 A 3.0L GASOLINE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE QUIT UPON INITIAL STARTING OF THE ENGINE WITH A...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED).

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5/3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SURGE, HESITATION, ROUGH IDLE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP...

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED).

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 IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY...

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

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 EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE THAT MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER A S...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SURGE, HESITATION, ROUGH IDLE OR MALFUNCTION NDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0172, NP0174, P0175.

EXHIBITING SPARK KNOCK (PING) UNDER ACCELERATION.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT CLOGGED / PLUGGED FUEL INJECTORS.

SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS.

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

SOME SUPERCAB 4X4 EQUIPPED VEHICLES WITH 3.0 / 4.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK (PING) UNDER ACCELERATION.

CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SURGE, HESITATION OR ROUGH IDLE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON W/ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0172, P0174, AND P0175.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK (PING) UNDER ACCELERATION.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON, STALL AT TIP-IN FROM IDLE, ENGINE HESITATION, AND / OR SURGE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO / LOW A/C PERFORMANCE AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND PROLONGED IDLE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR SEAL OF THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE SPARK KNOCK (PING) ON ACCELERATION.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR SEAL OF THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

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

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L FLEX FUEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD START / NO START CONDITION.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE SPARK KNOCK (PING) UNDER ACCELERATION.

SOME 3.0L MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF ENGINE IDLE HIGH (1500 - 2000 RPM) DURING DECELERATION.

SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF ENGINE IDLE HIGH DURING DECELERATION.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS, HARD TO START, ENGINE HESITATION, ROUGH OR UNUSUAL ROLLING IDLE, ENGINE...

SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.5L MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH IDLE CONDITION ON DECELERATION AND/OR WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED.

4.0L OHV ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CLOGGED / PLUGGED FUEL INJECTORS.

SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A BELT SQUEAL INITIALLY AT COLD START-UP.

SOME 3.0L MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF ENGINE IDLE HIGH (1500-2000 RPM) DURING DECELERATION.

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HIGH IDLE.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT CLOGGED / PLUGGED FUEL INJECTORS.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A BELT SQUEAL INITIALLY AT COLD START-UP.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC / MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE FROM...

SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK (PING) UNDER ACCELERATION.

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

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF.

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

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1309 IN SELF TEST.

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

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1309 IN SELF TEST.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO / LOW AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND PROLONGED IDLE.

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.

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

OWNERS OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF.

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.

EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE ACCOMPANIED BY POSSIBLE ENGINE NOISE / DAMAGE.

SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L FLEX FUEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR OTHER DRIVABILITY CONCERNS WITH OR...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L FLEX FUEL ENGINE (VIN CODE V) MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE AND / OR OTHER...

SOME 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERNAL LOW ENGINE NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBLES IN A TIN CAN RATTLE.

SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBLES IN A TIN CAN RATTLE.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH ENGINE IDLE CONDITION ON DECELERATION OR WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH.

VEHICLES WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBLES IN A TIN CAN RATTLE.

INFORMATION REGARDING SLOW RETURN TO IDLE.

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

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

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L OHV ENGINE-MARBLE TYPE NOISE.

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

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.

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH WATER PUMP THAT MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE AXIAL...

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

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A "DIESEL AND / OR MARBELS IN A TIN CAN RATTLE"...

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES AND BUILT THROUGH DECEMBER, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE ACCOMPANIED...

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK UNDER ACCELERATION.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FLEX FUEL ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE AND / OR OTHER DRIVEABILITY...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK UNDER ACCELERATION.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION, CRANK / NO STAR, STALL-STUMBLE, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0176, OR MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC(S).

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.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A THUMPING NOISE FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM.

FLEX FUEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START, ROUGH IDLE OR OTHER DRIVIABILITY CONCERNS W/ OR W/OUT DTC P0176.

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

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.

INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION.

SUBJECT REGARDING NEW VERSION 3.0 DIAGNOSTIC SOPTWARE AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN E.V.

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP...

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

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

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL STRT-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK.

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT.

SUBJECT REGARDING ASH CUP NOW AVAILABLE FOR SEPARATE ORDER.

INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT.

EXHIBITING A CONDITION OF PULLS TO THE RIGHT.

EXPERIENCE A GROWLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE IN 4X2 OR 4X4 MODE AFTER ENGAGING 4X4 MODE AND THEN DISENGAGING WITHIN 40 SECONDS.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR END SAG.

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

VEHICLES WITH LIMITED SLIP / TRACTION-LOK REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE WHILE TURNING.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 40 MPH.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SAG IN THE REAR END.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SAG IN THE REAR END.

CONTINUED FROM 13251, UNCOMMANDED FRONT WIPER FUNCTION .

INFORMATION REGARDING UNCOMMANDED FRONT WIPER FUNCTION (CONTINUED ON 13252 AND 13253).

INFORMATION REGARDING REAR END SAG.

INFORMATION REGARDING REAR END SAG.

CONCERNS WITH UNCOMMANDED FRONT WIPER FUNCTION ACTIVATING WITHOUT COMMAND.

EXPERIENCING AN INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE ODOMETER / SPEEDOMETER READINGS.

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT WIPERS OPERATING WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION.

SOME VEHICLES MAY APPEAR TO BE LOW IN THE REAR.

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING RANGER ELECTRIC-VEHICLE COMPONENT UPGRADES.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH A SAG IN THE REAR END.

INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS).

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AT SPEEDS FROM 10 MPH TO 40 MPH.

CONCERNS WITH THUMP / BUMP SENSATION ON ACCELERATION.

EXPERIENCING FRONT WIPERS ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND.

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

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

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

FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WABS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1233 AND C1234 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR OUTPUT FAILURE).

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATION AND/OR STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT,NOISE,OR BRAKE GRAB/LOCKUP .

SOME 4X4 SUPER CAB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY DRIVESHAFT THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION...

SOME VEHCLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATION AND / OR STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING.

SOME 4X4 SUPER CAB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP,...

SOME 4X4 SUPER CAB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW FREQUENCY DRIVESHAFT THUMP TYPE NOISE / VIBRATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION...

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

SOME SUPERCABS MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ FROM THE REAR SPEAKERS.

INFORMATION REGARDING LOSS OF REGENERATIVE BREAKING AND HIGH BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL WITH TRACTION BATTERY AT HIGH STATE OF CHARGE.

SOME SUPERCABS MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ FROM THE REAR SPEAKERS.

SOME RANGER SUPERCABS MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ FROM THE REAR SPEAKERS.

THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER INOPERATIVE AS WELL AS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS ILLUMINATED OR...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES.

SOME 4-DOOR SUPER CABS BUILT PRIOR TO 2/15/99 MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLE NOISE AT THE TOP OF THE WEATHERSTRIP THAT SEALS THE FRONT DOOR TO THE REAR DOOR.

INFORMATION ON RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FROM RABS MODULES.

SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS MODULE ACTIVE COMMAND MODES FEATURE OF NGS SOFTWARE VERSION 16.1.

SOME VEHICLES WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1102.

INFORMATION ON RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FROM RABS MODULES.

INFORMATION REGARDING BRAKE PULL.

INFORMATION REGARDING BRAKE PULL.

SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS MODULE ACTIVE COMMAND MODES FEATURES OF THE NGS SOFTWARE VERSION 16.1 IS NOT FUNCTIONING.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAK / SQUEAL NOISE.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEVES FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES.

INFORMATION ON REPLACING A FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HUC).

SOME VEHICLES WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A DIAGNOSTIC...

DRIVESHAFT THUMP CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.

DRIVESHAFT-THUMP/CLUNK HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.

DRIVESHAFT - THUMP/CLUNK HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.

THUMP TYPE NOISE/VIBRATION HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP.

HOOTING, EEKING OR MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING GEARS.

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

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.

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION FELT AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL TO LEAK OR...

ON SOME VEHICLES THERE MAY BE A VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL TO LEAK...

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

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SQUAWKING/EEKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE CLUTCH ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN UNDER LOAD IN FIRST GEAR.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M5OD R1 TRANSMISSIONS MAT EXHIBIT A 2-3 UPSHIFT GRIND.

BUZZING AND GRINDING NOTCHY NOISE WHEN SHIFTING(2-3 UPSHIFT).

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUZZING AND OR GRINDING NOISE DURING 2-3 SHIFT- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M50D TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE 11/1/99.

THE VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A3.0L AND AUTOMATIC/MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY VIBRATE AT HIGH SPEEDS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE...

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 1999, THE 4R55E AND 5R55E TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLY.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R44E OR 5R55E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT SLIPPING SHIFTS, DELAYED OR NO ENGAGEMENTS.

INFORMATION REGARDING CLUTCH SQUAWK NOISE ON TAKE OFF.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF.

CONCERNS WITH SLIPPING TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED OR NO TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENTS MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SLIPPING SHIFTS, DELAYED OR NO ENGGEMENTS.

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R44E / 5R55E TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT SLIPPING SHIFTS, DELAYED OR NO ENGAGEMENTS.

CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE RADIATOR.

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR 4R44E / 5R55E ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS.

CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR.

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.

THUMP/CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP ON CERTAIN 4X4 SUPER CAB EQUIPPED WITH...

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.

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

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/15/98 MAY REQUIRE EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO LIFT THE OUTSIDE (R/L) DOOR HANDLE.

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO LIFT THE OUTSIDE (L/R) DOOR HANDLE ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/15/1998.

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH A BROKEN AND OR CRACKED FRONT WINDSHIELD.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN AND OR CRACKED FRONT WINDSHIELD.

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

A CHUCKING/SUEAKING AND/OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE REAR DOORS WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND/OR DURING A HARD TURN WHILE STOPPING.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK SOUND WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE FRONT OR REAR (4DR) DOOR(S).

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND.

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

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

INFORMATION REGARDING WINDNOISE FROM WINDSHIELD/COWL AREA.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OUTSIDE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SLIGHT FLUTTER / SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

CONCERNS WITH OUTSIDE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SLIGHTLY FULTTERING / SHAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

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

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND.

CONDITIONS WITH WIND WHISTLE AT THE TOP OF THE WEATHERSTRIP THAT SEALS THE FRONT DOOR TO THE REAR DOOR.

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK SOUND WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR(S).

EXHIBITING FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND.

SUBJECT REGARDING A WATER LEAK FROM OR AROUND THE TOP OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR AREA.

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A BROKEN AND / OR STRESS CRACKED WINDSHIELD GLASS.

PROBLEMS CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT ACTIVE W/OUT COMMAND AND / OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER.

LIFT EFFORT IS EXCESSIVE ON THE DRIVER AND / OR PASSENGER OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE.

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

FRAME MOUNTED FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS SERVICE KIT.

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES.

ON SOME ELECTRIC AND ELECTRIC POSTAL VEHICLES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2785 TRACTION INVERTER MODULE (TIM) MAY BE SET...

SOME ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) RANGERS MAY EXHIBIT A NO-CHARGE CONDITION.

HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATED SAFETY GLOVES TESTING AND ORDERING INFORMATION.

SOME RANGER ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS) MAY EXPERIENCE STEADILY DECLINING DRIVING RANGE CAUSED BY NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE...

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...

SOME FLEX FUEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / NO-START CONDITION CAUSED BY FOULED SPARK PLUGS.

SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS...

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.

INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE BAY TECHNICAL SYSTEM (SBTS) AND NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER, AND TO UPDATE THE...

INFORMATION ON JUMP START PROCEDURES FOR RANGER ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) AUXILIARY BATTERY.

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS CLARIFICATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN RANGER ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) TRACTION BATTERY MODULES.

INFORMATION ON POSSIBLE BATTERY OVERCHARGE WHILE USING NGS TESTER.

VEHICLE EXHIBITING MULTIPLE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) RELATED SYMPTOMS.

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS).

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

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO FUEL OCTAINE PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT WITH NGS.

SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS.

SOME 3.0L FLEX FUEL (FFV) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DISCREPANCY IN FUEL PRESSURE READING FROM ACTUAL WHEN USING SBDS.

SOME FLEX FUEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DISCREPANCY IN FUEL PRESSURE READING FROM ACTUAL WHEN USING SBDS.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBELS IN A TIN CAN RATTLE.

EXHIBITING AN INTERNAL LOW END NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED AS A DIESEL AND / OR MARBLES IN A TIN CAN RATTLE.

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO FUEL CONTAMINATION.

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A DIESEL / MARBEL TYPE NOISE.

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC.

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

FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO...

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

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

SOME ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW SPEED SHUDDER ON LIGHT ACCELERATION.

SOME ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS) AND ELECTRIC POSTAL CHASSIS VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT LIGHTING OF THE OIL WARNING LAMP.

SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT DURING NORMAL VEHICLE SERVICE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION, SURGE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND/OR ANY CONDITION WHEN MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) NEEDS SERVICE.

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OPTION OPERATING IN 4X2 MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OR A ROLLING THUMP / BUMP ON SLIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION.

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

SOME 3.0L AND 4.0L RANGERS WITH 4 X 4 OPERATING IN 4.2 MODE MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OR A ROLLING THUMP/BUMP ON SLIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION.

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.

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP FOR SERVICE.

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

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OPTION WHILE OPERATING IN 4X2 MODE MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT OR A ROLLING THUMP / BUMP SENSATION ON...

EXPERIENCING A THUMP AND / OR BUMP SENSATION ON LIGHT ACCELERATION AND / OR DECELERATION ON SOME VEHICLES.

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 REGARDING REAR ALIGNMENT OUT OF SPEC CONDITION.

INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.

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...

SUBJECT REGARDING REVOLUTIONS PER MILE TIRE SIZE DATA.

P225/70R15 FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRE MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIRE CUPPING/FEATHERING ON THE OUTSIDE EDGES OF THE FRONT TIRES.

SOME EV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C INOPEATIVE OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES RELATED TO A/C SYSTEM.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD COMPRESSOR CYCLING NOISE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.

RIGHT REAR AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR MOUNTNG BOLT WAS DELETED FROM PRODUCTION FOR THE 1999 3.OL EF1/4 RANGER & 4.0L EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIGHT REAR A/C COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BOLT THAT WAS DELETED FROM PRODUCTION FOR SOME MODELS *MJS

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

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

INFORMATION ON REPAIRING CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM INTERIOR ODOR.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING CLEAR VISION CONDITION (STEERING OFF-CENTER WITH VEHICLE DRIVING STRAIGHT).

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

SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 5/1/1999 EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, NO LONGER HAVE ILLUMINATED SPEED CONTROL STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES.

ALL VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 5/1/1999, EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, NO LONGER HAVE ILLUMINATED SPEED CONTROL STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES.

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

SOME VEHCILES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION, SURGE, ,MIL AND OR ANY CONDITION WHEN A MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) NEEDS SERVICE.

SUBJECT REGARDING REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR BELTLINE MOLDING SERVICE.

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.

THIS ONLINE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES WITH A REAR END SAG.

RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL MEDIA (AM/FM/CASS/CD) RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIO CONCERN OF NO DISPLAY OR GRAPHICS.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL MEDIA (AM/FM/CASS/CD) RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIO CONCERN OF NO DISPLAY OR GRAPHICS.

EXHIBITING A NO AUDIO OR INOPERATIVE DURING INITIAL POWER-UP.

SSSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO AUDIO OR INOPERATIVE RADIO AT INTIAL POWER-UP AFTER RADIO REPLACEMENT SERVICE.

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

INFORMATION REGARDING THE AUDIO SYSTEM SELECTIVE LIGHTING FEATURE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE IN THE FRONT END AT THE LEFT SIDE, UPPER CONTROL ARM.

EXHIBITING A SQUEAK NOISE AT THE LEFT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM.

REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS.

REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE.