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184 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories

Engine

46 bulletins
630738

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION ON ACCELERATION.

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630587

SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V AND 3.0L FFV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK DURING LIGHT ACCELERATOR TIP IN OR HEAVY ACCELERATION.

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630515

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

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630001

SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA.

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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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627774

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

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RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT

627677

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 24-VALVE DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT COLD ENGINE LONG...

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CRANK/HAND START, TRANSMISSION SHUDDER/VIBRATION, HARSH DOWNSHIFT COASTING, AND ERRONEOUS CODE P1443 STORED. *TT

625820

SOME VEHICLESMAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STICKING/BINDING IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLINDER AT OR NEAR THE START POSITION.

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622671

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2 VALVE ENGINE AND AZ4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CLOSED THROTTLE, DOWNHILL, SURGE SENSATION AT 40 KM/H (25 MPH).

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DURING A 2-3 SHIFT WITH NO INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED. *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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620504

EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN.

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620268

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 12/20/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK - NO START, ROUGH IDLE,...

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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND / OR ANY DRIVEABILITY SYMPTON ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A CONTAMINATED FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. *TT

619474

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE AND VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2V/4V MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT NO...

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STARTER CRANK AND / OR AUDIO MUTING IN PARK AND NEUTRAL OR AN INOPERATIVE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FAULT. *TT

619424

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

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619331

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2 VALVE ENGINE AND AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CLOSED THROTTLE, DOWNHILL, SURGE...

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SENSATION AT 25 MPH DURING A 2-3 SHIFT WITH NO INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED. *TT

618566

INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE PERFORMANCE, REPROGRAMMING OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE.

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*JB

617948

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/17/99 EQUIPPED WITH 3.0LV-2V (VULCAN) ENGINE AND AX4S TRANSAXLE AND BUILT BEFORE...

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01/14/2000 WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *JB

616822

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONDITION ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE GASOLINE.

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613729

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC).

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613689

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC).

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*MR

613560

INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4V GASOLINE ENGINES- ENGINE BACKFIRE ON STARTUP.

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**MR

612960

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L-2V (VULCAN) ENGINE, BUILT BEFORE 12/17/99 WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE AND 1/15/00 WITH AX4N...

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TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELRATION FROM A STOP. *TT

612797

VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE VULCAN ENGINE HAVE REVISED ENGINE OIL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) GRAPHICS.

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*MJS

612764

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L-2V (VALCAN) ENGINE, BUILT BEFORE 12/17/1999 WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE AND 1/14/2000 WITH...

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AX4N TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT

612727

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANKS NO-START, ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP...

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AND/OR ANY DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE. *MJS

612414

REVISED ENGINE OIL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) GRAPHICS.

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THE FULL LEVEL IS BETWEEN THE MIN AN MAX. IF THE OIL READING IS BETWEEN THE MARKINGS THE LEVEL IS ACCEPTABLE, DO NOT ADD OIL. IF THE OIL LEVEL IS BELOW THE MIN MARK ADD ENOUGH LIL TO RAISE THE LEVEL WITHIN THE MIN-MAX RANGE.

612406

SOME VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE DURATEC ENGINES BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 8TH, 2000 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT EXHAUST RINGING NOISE.

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612394

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONTAMINATION, CAUSING CRANKS NO-START,ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATIOR LAMP AND/OR ANY...

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DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE.

612223

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE...

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CODE P0401 AND / OR P1408 STORED IN MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INSUFFICIENT EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FLOW. *TT

612218

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0401 AND/OR P1408 STORED IN MEMORY.

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THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOSS OF VACUUM TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM BECAUSE THE RUBBER VACUUM ELBOW (LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD) HAS BEEN SEATED AGAINST THE VACUUM PORT.

610228

SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A CAMSHAFT THAT WAS INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED DURING THE...

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MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

609600

VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HISS OR VACCUM LEAK TYPE SOUND FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD / THROTTLE BODY AREA.

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6092197

VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4V ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HISS OR VACUUM LEAK TYPE SOUND FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD / THROTTLE BODY AREA.

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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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10052600

FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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SPEED CONTROL CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND CAN DISCONNECT DURING HOOD MAINTENANCE AND ALSO INTERFERE WITH FULL THROTTLE RETURN TO IDLE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MODELS 2000-2003 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE

10018746

BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE.

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10018745

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING.

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10017916

SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING.

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10011162

ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS.

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TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

10008304

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

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*MJ

10007358

LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE.

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

10003851

CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION.

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*TT

10003744

ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED...

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USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

10002482

IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS.

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*TT

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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637556

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT.

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630356

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION.

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630351

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK.

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625715

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

623988

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

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*SLC

621090

SAOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4N TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A P0411 CODE STORED IN MEMORY AFTER 00T09 HAS BEEN PERFORMED.

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*TT

621059

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT.

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620445

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, MOSTLY TRANSMISSION RELATED, STORED IN MEMORY.

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THE TCIL LAMP WILL ALSO FLASH. *TT

620388

INFORMATION USED TO SERVICE AX4N TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING SHUDDER DURING 3-4 SHIFT.

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620295

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1233, P1235, P1237, P0191) AND / OR DRIVEABILITY /...

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TRANSMISSION SHIFTING CONCERNS DUE TO WIRING THAT HAS BECOME CHAFED ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION PAN OR THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE CONNECTOR C140. *TT

620222

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4N OR 4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE MAIN CONTROL COVER AREA.

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620184

SUBJECT REGARDING AX4N TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC PINT POINT TEST C3 ERROR.

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613907

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT.

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613725

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT RELATED SYMPTOMS.

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613648

INFORMATION REGARDING SOME VEHICLES EXHIBITING VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT RELATED PROBLEMS.

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**MR

613625

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA.

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**MR

612940

VEHICLES BUILT 1/19/2000 THROUGH 2/11/2000 WITH AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT CORNER OF...

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THE CHAIN COVER IN THE AREA OF THE TRANSAXLE SIDE PAN, 8 MM CORNER BOLT AND THREADED HOLE BEHIND THE SIDE PAN BOLT. *TT

612914

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER 1999 MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA.

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*TT

612725

SOME VEHICLES BUILT 1/19/2000 THROUGH 2/11/2000 WITH AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT...

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CORNER OF THE CHAIN COVER IN THE AREA OF THE TRANSAXLE SIDE PAN, 8 MM CORNER BOLT AND THREADED HOLE BEHIND THE SIDE PAN BOLT. *TT

612678

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA.

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612203

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.

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*MJS

6091962

SUBJECT REGARDING A REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN AX4S AND AX4N TRANSAXLE.

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*TT

6090260

INFORMATION ON THE REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN VEHICLES WITH AX4S TRANSAXLES.

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*TT

6090053

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING.

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6089641

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT SOME VEHICLES WITH AN AX4S OR AX4N TRANSAXLES HAVE A NEW REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN THE TRANSAXLE.

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608455

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN...

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STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT

607659

SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR BLUE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSAXLES.

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*TT

607638

SOME AX4N TRANSAXLES WILL HAVE A GREEN PRIOR TO REPAIR TAG ON THE LOWER PAN.

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THE GREEN TAG REFERS TO THIS TSB ARTICLE AND PROVIDES A TOLL-FREE PHONE NUMBER TO BE USED BY ALL US AND CANADIAN DEALERS FOR FURTHER SERVICE DIRECTION. *TT

10016808

ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE.

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*SC

10008580

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.

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*MJ

10008183

GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE.

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*TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT

10003748

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.

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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

10002684

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY.

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MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT

10001934

AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION.

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*TT *JB

Electrical

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636065

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES.

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*TT

622831

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC CODE C1946 (DRIVER SEAT TRACK...

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POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

620475

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...

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U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

620296

THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES' POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REQUIRE A FINAL DRIVE RATIO (NOT AXLE RATIO)...

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AND TIRE REVOLUTION PER MILE INFORMATION DURING A PCM REPLACEMENT OR PCM RE-PROGRAM. *TT

619312

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH...

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 AND / OR B1998 (OPEN / HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUITS). *TT

619163

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC...

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TROUBLE CODE B1994 OR B1998 (OPEN / RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUIT). *TT

618538

VEHICLES BUILT WITH A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION STRATEGY MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ERRONEOUSLY...

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ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC CODE P0411 (INCORRECT UPSTREAM AIR FLOW DETECTED). *JB

617964

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...

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U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

616871

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...

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(DTC) U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

613697

ALL VEHICLES CONTAINING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM) REQUIRE AXLE RATIO AND TIRE REVOLUTION PER MILE INFORMATION...

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DURING A PCM REPLACEMENT OR PCM REPROGRAM. **MR

613668

INFORMATION REGARDING PCM PROGRAMMING PER ONP 00B38.

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**MR

612883

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DTC OF PO720,PO722, OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS).

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*MJS

612462

ALL VEHICLES WITH SECURILOCK (PARTS) DO NOT USE THE SAME TYPE OF IGNITION KEY.

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DIFFERENT PATS KEYS EXIST FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES.

612264

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE OF P0720, P0722; OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS).

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*TT

612258

THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DTC P0720 AND P0722; OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR CONCERNS.

610888

FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET...

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SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT

6090184

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

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*TT

6089681

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

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*TT

10205033

Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action

10183769

For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high...

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corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil springs could potentially fracture. A fractured front coil spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. If a front coil spring should fracture and come in contact with a tire, the tire may rupture resulting in rapid air loss, which could increase the risk of a crash without warning.

10058102

MERCURY/FORD: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE ON VEHICLES OPERATING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS.

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MODEL 1999-01 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE

10056656

MERCURY/FORD: FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE, AFTER OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, IN HIGH CORROSION...

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AREAS, MOVE MOVE PAST SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT RUPTURE FRONT TIRE, RESULTING RAPID AIR LOSS. MODEL 1999-2001 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE

10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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*TT

10009716

FRONT COIL SPRING EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE.

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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04M04.

10007207

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4.

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CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6. *TT

Other

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637571

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431.

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*TT

630095

SUBJECT REGARDING SHUDDER WHILE IN REVERSE.

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*YH

619266

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

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*TT

618630

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION.

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*JB

613678

INFORMATION ON CONFIGURING AXLE RATIO WITH THE NGS OR WDS.

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**MR

613635

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT CORNER OF THE CHAIN COVER.

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**MR

612905

SUBJECT REGARDING CELLULAR PHONE OPTIONS.

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*TT

612855

SUBJECT REGARDING CELLULAR PHONE OPTIONS.

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*TT

612315

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUSSING OR GROANING AND OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12-11-99.

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*MJS

610775

INFORMATION REGARDING DOUBLE EDSR AWARD POINTS.

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*TT

6092205

INFORMATION ON ENABLING / DISABLING THE BELTMINDER / AUTOLOCK / HORN CHIRP.

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*TT

6092195

SUBJECT REGARDING PHONE CONTACTS.

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*TT

6092119

SUBJECT REGARDING DOUBLE EDSR AWARD POINTS FOR EDSR'S.

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*TT

6092095

SUBJECT REGARDING PHONE CONTACTS.

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*TT

6091905

SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST.

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*TT

608805

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS.

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*TT

10014663

RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH

10014138

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.

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*TT

10013080

HEADLINER GRAB HANDLES LOOSEN.

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*TT

10008206

AUTOLOCKS AND (RKE) REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

Fuel System

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625798

SOME FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE.

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620506

SOME FLEX FUEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0411 STORED IN MEMORY.

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619420

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL ODOR NOTICED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

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THE ODOR MAY BE NOTICED UPON INITIAL STARTUP AFTER HOT SOAK. THIS CONDITION PRODUCES A FUEL ODOR ONLY AND DOES NOT INVOLVE VISIBLE FUEL OR INCLUDE THE PRESENCE OF A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE. *TT

618632

SOME FLEX FUEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0411 STORED IN MEMORY.

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617878

SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS.

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613887

CONCERNS WITH FLEX FUEL EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON...

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WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0191 IN MEMORY. *TT

613886

CONCERNS WITH FLEX FUEL EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING A STALL / QUIT OR NO START CONDITION.

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10026389

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

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6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE

10014062

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.

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10011159

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.

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10009321

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS.

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10008252

STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...

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(DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT

10007360

STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401.

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ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *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

10002472

STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...

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(DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT MIL. *TT

10001855

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC...

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TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB

Body & Paint

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618041

SUBJECT REGARDING BODY TRIM-DECKLID EMBLEM UPGRADING EXISTING SE TO SES EMBLEMS.

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616828

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER.

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613619

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BINDING, RATTLING, OR INOPERABLE MOONROOF THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE.

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612281

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BINDING, RATTLING OR AN INOPERABLE MOONROOF THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE.

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609604

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE NEW GENERATION STAR TESTER (NGS) WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENABLE / DISABLE...

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THE BELTMINDER, AUTOLOCK, AND (DOOR LOCKED) HORN CHIRP FEATURES. *TT

10177863

This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected.

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Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.

10156863

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns...

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appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition

10155551

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns...

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appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition

10018742

POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP.

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10014165

ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP.

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10013395

GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION.

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10008314

ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR.

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10002475

GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION.

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HVAC & Climate

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637765

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER...

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COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT

623944

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.

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*SLC

614638

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 4, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 30, 1999 MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT R134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE CAPACITY LABEL.

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612945

SUBJECT ON A LABEL WITH THE INCORRECT R-134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE LEVEL AS INSTALLED ON SOME VEHICLES.

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610864

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 4, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 30, 1999 MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT R134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE CAPACITY LABEL.

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THE CHARGE CAPACITY SHOULD BE .96 KG (34 OZ.), NOT .79 KG AS THE LABEL MIGHT READ. *TT

6090834

INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS.

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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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10013060

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.

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10008596

LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ

Brakes

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636069

ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE AN INADVERTENT STOP LAMP SWITCH ACTIVATION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT DEPRESSED.

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613613

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE.

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612821

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE.

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*MJS

612573

THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE.

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A KEYPAD CODE CARD SHOULD BE FOUND IN THE GLOVE BOX.

612210

THE ROTER COVERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO REDUCE CORROSION WHILE IN DEALER STORAGE AND REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR BRAKE SHUDDER/VIBRATION CONCERNS.

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THEREFORE; DO NOT REMOVE ROTOR COVER UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER.

6090082

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

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Lighting

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620192

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0411 STORED IN MEMORY.

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6090131

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

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P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT

6089688

SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE MOISTURE / CONDENSATION VISIBLE IN THE HEADLAMP OR TAILLAMP OUTER EDGE AREAS AFTER WASHING OR RAINFALL.

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10013116

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

10008272

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).

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Suspension

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618542

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST PIPE CONTACTS THE REAR CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN BUZZING, GROANING AND / OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

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612411

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING...

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CONDITIONS.

612211

SERVICE TIP, HOW TO REMOVE ICP RETAINING SPRING CLIP.

10003184

RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

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10001950

RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

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*TT *JB

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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610937

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) SYSTEM.

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10018738

POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP.

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10012954

SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE.

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10004027

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

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Air Bags & Safety

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619147

SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS.

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