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1997 Ford Windstar TSBs

176 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

Engine

43 bulletins
630515

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

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630354

SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES.

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*TT

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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*TT

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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*TT

622665

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

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*TT

619424

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

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615335

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

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615326

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE HAVING AN INLINE TRANSMISSION COOLER BYPASS VALVE LOCATED IN THE...

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COOLER LINE NEAR THE RADIATOR COOLER. *TT

615177

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON AND MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 - P0306.

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*TT

613224

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

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*MJS

613084

VEHICLES WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE HAVE AN INLINE TRANSMISSION COOLER BYPASS VALVE LOCATED IN THE COOLER LINE NEAR THE RADIATOR COOLER.

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*MJS

613045

SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/8/97 MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF MULTIPLE DIAGOSTIC TROUBLE CODES.

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THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY BRAKE FLUID AND WATER CONTAMINATION OF CIRCUIT 361 AND CONNECTOR C102 UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER. *AK

613013

ON SOME VEHICLES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PUMP MOTOR MAY RUN WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE WHEN TURNING AND DRIVING OVER A BUMP.

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*TT

6092131

SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT BLACK SOOT ON THE LOWER SECTION OF THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL.

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*TT

6090638

INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 97-20-08 FOR 3.8L ENGINES ONLY.

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*MJS

6090542

INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L.

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*MJS

6090538

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

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*MJS

6090310

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

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*TT

6090309

INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE TORQUE VALUES OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER WATER PUMP BOLTS.

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*TT

6089651

SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES.

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*TT

607402

EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 1998M3.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS ADDED TO FQR(FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM.

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*AK

607135

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON, AND MISFIRE DTC (S) PO300-PO306 ACTION.

606484

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES.

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*TT

606461

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

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*TT

606420

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

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*TT

604059

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

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*YC

603505

CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON AND MISFIRE DTC (S) P0300-P0306.

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*YC

53660

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS.

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*YC

51990

BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS.

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*JD

51954

ENGINE- 3.8L - "CHIRPING" NOISE DURING NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION.

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*JD

51512

BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES AT ALL SPEEDS OR IDLE ON VEHICLES.

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*JD

51395

BRAKES - ANTI-LOCK - ABS PUMP MOTOR ACTIVATION WHILE BRAKING OVER A BUMP OR AN INCLINE - VEHICLES WITH TRACTION CONTROL...

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- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/15/96. *TW

51371

SERVICE MANUAL- POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSIONS DIAGNOSIS (PC/ED) ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS II (OBD II)- COVER PAGE REPLACEMENT TO...

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INCLUDE 1997 VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE. *JD

51205

COMPLAINTS OF THE RED BRAKE LAMP OR THE YELLOW ABS LAMP ON, CHECKING THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE THE FIRST STEP.

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*JD

51194

COLD START UP STRATEGY THAT WILL RAISE INITIAL COLD FAST IDLE TO 2100 RPM.

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*JD

51033

UNIQUE COLD START UP STRATEGY THAT WILL RAISE INITIAL COLD FAST IDLE TO 2100 RPM.

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*JD

51026

IF RED BRAKE LAMP OR THE YELLOW ABS LAMP IS ON, VERIFY THE MASTER CYLINDER IS FULL WITH BRAKE FLUID.

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*JD

50998

TRANSAXLE - AX4S - EXTENDED 2-3 SHIFT AND/OR HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE RPM DURING 2-3 SHIFT AT LIGHT TO MEDIUM...

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THROTTLE AND/OR NO 2-3 SHIFT - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

50527

2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP...

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BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT

50442

INFORMATION ON ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE OIL PAN, FRONT COVER &/OR THE FRONT & REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL.

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*TT

10008304

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

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*MJ

10003853

SLIGHT AMOUNT OF FLUID RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER DUST BOOT ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES.

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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

33 bulletins
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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*TT

625715

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

625687

TRANSAXLE - AX4S - REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART - WINDSTAR VEHICLES ONLY.

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*NLM

623988

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

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*SLC

619462

INFORMATION ON INDEXING ORANGE DOT ON TORQUE CONVERTER TO FLEXPLATE.

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*TT

613234

INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL...

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VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS

612203

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.

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*MJS

610767

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

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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*TT

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

606508

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

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605338

INFORMATION ON TRANSAXLE SERVICE CASE REPLACEMENT WITH OSS (OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR) HOLE.

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*TT

605294

CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES.

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*TT

603573

A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND...

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REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC

601238

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.

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*YC

53663

CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744.

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*YC

52820

HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TW

51945

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

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*JD

51620

A HARSH 1-2 SHIFT ON LIGHT THROTTLE, AT NORMAL SHIFT SPEEDS OF 10-15 MPH.

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51522

VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 2/95 AND 9/01/96 MAY EXPERIENCE ROUGH/HARSH OR IRREGULAR SHIFTS DUE TO WATER ENTRY INTO THE TRANSAXLE RANGE SENSOR.

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51384

BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES.

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*JD

51184

VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE.

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51041

VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE.

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*JD

51009

A BUZZ NOISE IN AX4S TRANSAXLES ON 1996/97 TAURUS/SABLE AND WINDSTARS.

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*JD

50997

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

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*TW

50908

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.

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*TW

50474

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

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50357

VEHICLES SHIPPED W/ LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL.

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*TT

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

Brakes

18 bulletins
636361

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES.

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*TT

636312

EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM AND / OR RED BRAKE LAMP ON AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING.

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619160

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES.

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*TT

615491

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

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APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT

613763

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES.

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612927

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE METAL TABS ON THE LIFTGATE INNER PANEL THAT BOND TO THE OUTER SKIN SEPARATING AND CAUSING A RATTLE IN THE LIFTGATE.

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*TT

612685

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE METAL TABS ON THE LIFTGATE INNER PANEL THAT BOND TO THE OUTER SKIN SEPARATING AND CAUSING A RATTLE IN THE LIFTGATE.

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*TT

6090082

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

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*TT

607387

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE WHILE TURNING OR BRAKING.

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*TT

606880

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) LOW SPEED FALSE ACTIVATION WITH NO DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE).

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*TT

606819

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) LOW SPEED FALSE ACTIVATION WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE.

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*TT

605562

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

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*TT

603531

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND /...

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OR BELOW FREEEZING TEMPERATURES. *YC

601264

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.

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*YC

601035

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE.

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*YC

601009

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS.

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*YC

601003

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

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*YC

50941

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

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*TW

Other

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635966

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING / GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING TURNS.

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*TT

625034

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT APPLICATION CHART.

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*ET

613908

CONCERNS WITH SUBFRAME CLUNK ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE.

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*TT

613384

SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF REAR END NOISE OVER BUMPS.

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*TT

613274

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END GRIND / CRUNCH NOISE DURING A SLOW SPEED TURN.

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*TT

613104

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END GRIND/CRUNCH NOISE DURING A SLOW SPEED TURN.

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*MJS

608431

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

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*TT

607705

INTERMITTENT NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENT WITH OR WITHOUT DTC P1784 ACTION.

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*AK

606433

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

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*TT

605190

INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS.

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*TT

603710

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP.

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*YC

603555

EXHIBITING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF REAR END NOISE OVER BUMPS.

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*YC

601295

WET CARPET AND/OR HEADLINER IN CARGO AREA.

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*YC

600585

REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES.

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*YC

53667

CONDITIONS WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT UPPER A-PILLAR AREA DURING TURNS.

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*YC

51200

INOPERTIVE AUTOLOCK SYSTEM.

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*JD

Fuel System

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609551

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

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AK

607843

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CONDITIONS OF EXHAUST DRONE AT 1700 RPM.

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*TT

607717

CONCERNS WITH SLOW FUEL FILL, DISTORTED FUEL TANK, FUEL GAGE ERRATIC, FUEL ODOR.

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*TT

606460

EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.

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*TT

605609

EXPERIENCING ACCELERATOR PEDAL "BUZZING" NOISE AND / OR EXHAUST "DRONING" NOISE AT APPROXIMATELY 1700 RPM WHLE DRIVING.

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*TT

603696

CONCERNS OF WEBBING TWISTS OR BINDS ON INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEAT (ICS) BELT.

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*YC

603695

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

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*YC

603649

SERVICE TIPS ON COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL.

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*YC

601312

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

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*TT

52870

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY FUEL TANK SIZES.

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*TW

52791

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY 20 GALLON OR 25 GALLON FUEL TANKS - 1996 SERVICE MANUAL INCORRECTLY LISTS FUEL TANK AT 16 GALLONS.

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*TW

51987

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE.

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*JD

50953

SERVICE MANUAL - POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSIONS DIAGNOSIS (PC/ED) ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS II (OBD II) - COVER PAGE REPLACEMENT TO INCLUDE 1997 WINDSTAR.

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*TW

10004886

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

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

10002780

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

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

Body & Paint

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6090716

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BLACK SOOT EMITTED FROM THE TAILPIPE LEAVING DEPOSITS ON RIGHT REARL LOWER QUARTER PANEL.

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*TT

607518

VEHICLES WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR GRIND WHEN CYCLED.

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*TT

607464

CONCERNS OF BROKEN AND OR BINDING BLEND DOOR.

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*TT

607384

SOME VEHICLES WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR GRIND WHEN CYCLED.

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*TT

606419

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

603647

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

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ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *YC

601304

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAKING, RATTLING, CHIRPING, TICKING AND / OR BUZZING NOISE HEARD FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA.

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*YC

601277

EXPERIENCING A GRINDING NOISE OR INOPERATIVE DOOR LOCK MAY OCCUR WHEN CYCLING THE POWER FRONT DOOR LOCKS ON SOME VEHICLES.

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*TT

600587

SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING.

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*YC

51912

HOOD- SERVICE REPAIR TIPS.

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*JD

51582

ADAPTERS ARE AVAILABLE TO CONVERT WINDSTAR "J HOOK" WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS TO A CONVENTIONAL PIN STYLE TO ALLOW THE USE...

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AFTER MARKET BOOTED WINTER BLADES. *JD

51454

ADAPTERS ARE AVAILABLE TO CONVERT VEHICLE "J HOOK" WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS TO A CONVENTIONAL PIN STYLE.

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*JD

50940

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.

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*TW

HVAC & Climate

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623944

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.

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*SLC

613214

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN DESCRIBED AS AN AIR CONDITIONER HISS NOISE.

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*TT

609037

CLIMATE CONTROL IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN AND / OR BINDING BLEND DOORS.

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*TT

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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*TT

6090085

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM.

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*TT

607465

CLIMATE CONTROL IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN AND OR BINDING BLEND DOORS ON SOME VEHICLES.

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*TT

605607

VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A "WHISTLING" NOISE HEARD FROM THE A/C PLENUM.

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*TT

603575

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCH WHISTLE FROM THE HEATER CORE HOUSING CASE.

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*YC

52006

AIR CONDITIONING- WATER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR DRAIN TUBE DURING A/C SYSTEM OPERATION.

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*JD

10013060

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.

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*EH

Electrical

9 bulletins
615488

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

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CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT

609552

THIS TSB IS BEING REPUBLISHED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO REVISE THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION CROSS...

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REFERENCE AND REVISE PCM SERVICE PART NUMBERS. *AK

6089681

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

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*TT

604751

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS).

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*TT

603724

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

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*AK

51872

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

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NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS AND CAN RESULT IN ACTUATION OF THE SHOR CIRCUIT PROTECTION FEATURE. *TW

50944

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

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*TW

50905

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS.

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*TW

10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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*TT

Lighting

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613395

SOME HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INOPERATIVE OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT.

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*TT

609559

TRACTION CONTROL LAMP FLASING INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES U1009 AND/OR U1027.

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*AK

605850

CONDITIONS WITH THE TRAC OFF LAMP ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY AND THER MAY ALSO BE STORED TROUBLE CODES U1009 AND / OR...

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U1027.

603540

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INOPERATIVE OVERDRIVE CANCEL LIGHT.

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*YC

51450

THE ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT, ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1131, P1151, P1132, P1152.

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*JD

Suspension

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635987

GRUNT / POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AT SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH WHEN TURNING.

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*TT

6091315

SUSPENSION-DIAGNOSTIC AAN INSPECTION FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (S)- SERVICE TIP.

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*AK TIP.

51662

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

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*JD

10183766

For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion...

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areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount could separate from the vehicle subframe. Separation of one LCA attachment or both rear body mounts may result in a loss of vehicle directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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609754

FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP.

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YD

6090051

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.

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*TT

51931

INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP.

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*JD

10004027

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

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*TT

Steering

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637456

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING LINE PART ORDERING INFORMATION.

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*TT

600584

THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY SLIP MOMENTARILY IN WET CONDITIONS CAUSING A REDUCTION IN POWER STEERING ASSIST OR THE GENERATOR LAMP.

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*YC

51773

POWER STEERING LINE LEAKS ON 95/96 3.8L TRAILER TOW EQUIPPED TUBE AND FIN COOLER SYSTEMS SEE OASIS MESSAGE 4685.

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*JD

Tires & Wheels

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601290

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.

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*YC

10010637

LITERATURE PROGRAM 04L23.

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CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER - ALUMINUM WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE. *TT

Infotainment

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601341

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

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*TT