1997 Mercury Mountaineer 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 THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301.

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

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.

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 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING, HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP...

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL.

SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR RENTAL VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE).

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY WEAR OR...

SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS.

CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES.

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE START UP TIMING CHAIN NOISE.

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION SUPPLLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES - CAMSHAFT CHAIN...

FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET.

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE STALL CONDITION.

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING UPPER ENGINE NOISE.

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

BRIEF INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING ENGINE STALL.

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

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE ENGINE SERVICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XL2Z-6M289-AA (DRIVE...

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

REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING ENGINE STALLING *TT

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING UPPER ENGINE NOISE.

INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE SERVICE.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION THAT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE THERMOSTAT.

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL.

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

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

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

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL.

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE.

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

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE.

INFORMATION REGARDING SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE).

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE).

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0 L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE.

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

SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE NOISE(CAM CHAIN NOISE).

INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PO420.

CONCERNS WITH BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE OCCURING WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING IF...

REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAK.

THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P1131, AND / OR...

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.

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

EXPERIENCING A NOISE AND VIBRATION DURING IDLE.

EXPERIENCING IDLE VIBRATION / EXHAUST BOOM.

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN LIFTGATE GLASS.

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL LEAKS.

DTC P0402 IN MEMORY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING.

RECALL 97S67 - MODIFICATION OF THE PCV VALVE REQUIRES A SPECIAL TOOL WHICL WILL SENT TO LISTED PARTS MANAGERS.

RADIATORS MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK AT THE END TANK SEALS IN COLD TEMPERATURES.

VEHICLES WITH REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS.

SOME VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DECALS MAY INCORRECTLY LIST 10W30 FOR OIL VISCOSITY.

INCORRECT OIL VISCOSITY LABEL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS.

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION AT 3800-5000 RPM WHEN ENGINE IS WARM.

VARIOUS VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION AT 3800-5000 RPM WHEN ENGINE IS WARM- ...

VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE.

IMPROPER RTV APPLICATION AT THE FRONT/REAR LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD END SEALS & SIDE GASKETS MAY CAUSE AN OIL/COOLANT LEAK.

TENSIONER RATTLE . INSTALL A 1 INCH SHORTER MOTORCRAFT BELT (P/N F19Z-8620-C).

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.

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 SUPPLEMENT #2: REVISED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW LABOR OPERATION.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING.

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY.

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

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING.

SUBJECT REGARDING ADVANCE NOTICE ON UPCOMING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE...

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK CONCERN FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK CONCERN FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER.

SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER.

SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW INOPERATIVE AFTER GEM REPLACEMENT.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE OFF.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING BUMPS.

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

USE KLEENEX BRAND JUNIORS OR LI'L TRAVELERS TO REFILL TISSUES FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH THE HIGH SERIES CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT.

INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABLE.

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILLL NOT MOVE FORWARD.

INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABILITY.

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD.

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

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

SOME 1997-1998 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/EXPEDITION OR NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 4-WD 4X4 SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT BOTH

INFORMATION ON REFILLING TISSUES FOR THE CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT.

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

CONCERNS OR ERRATIC OR INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL.

SUBJECT REGARDING POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) TUBE MODIFICATION.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / LACK OF POWER ON RE-ACCELERATION AFTER DECELERATING FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO A SLOW ROLL CONDITION.

EXPERIENCING A WHINNING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE.

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

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

SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL.

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

CONDENSATE MAY LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR ON SOME VEHICLES.

CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR.

CONDITIONS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK LEVER BENT.

CONCERNS WITH BUILT-IN REAR CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT EASILY ACCOMMODATE SOME CHILDREN.

CONDITIONS WITH AXLE WIND-UP ON TIGHT TURNS WITH CONTROL TRAC TRANSFER CASE.

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

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES.

WHEN PERFORMING TSB 97-4-9, DO NOT USE A BAFFLE TO CORRECT HTE ISSUE, USE THE REVISED AXLE COVER PLATE.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CENTER CONSOLE SQUEAK.

1997 4.0L SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS AND 1997 5.0L AWD EXPLORERS/MOUNTAINEERS SHOULD NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A VIBRATION DAMPER ON THE TRANSFER CASE.

VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 4/14/97 WILL NO LONGER HAVE A REAR WASHER BOTTLE - A REDESIGNED FRONT WASHER BOTTLE WILL SUPPLY THE FLUID TO BOTH WASHERS.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CENTER CONSOLE SQUEAK OR RATTLE.

CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

AXLE- FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/96 EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 AND AWD.

CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY- RKE INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96.

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

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

CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE.

REVISED VENT TUBE FOR VEHICLES WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE.

VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/1/96 MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WRONG TEM GAUGE SYSTEM PARTS.

POWER LOCKS CYCLE BY THEMSELVES REMOVE EACH POWER LOCK SWITCH AND MEASURE THE OPEN RESISTANCE.

VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/1/96 MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WRONG TEMP GAUGE SYSTEM PARTS.

REVISED VENT TUBE FOR 1995-97 EXPLORERS & MOUNTAINEERS WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE.

AXLE - FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/96 EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 AND AWD.

VEHICLE LEAN. *TW

DRIVESHAFT DESIGN MAY CAUSE FLOORPAN VIBRATION WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WITH THROTTLE WIDE OPEN.

VIBRATION/SHUDDER AT 4000 - 5000 RPM WIDE OPEN THROTTLE.

CONCERN FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING LEAN CODES P0171 & P0174 (VACUUM LEAK).

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

REVISED HOSE PART# F6HZ-9J291-A HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REPLACE HOSE THAT SHOWS SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, CRACKS MAY APPEAR...

OWNERS GUIDE ADVISES TO USE A FL-1A OIL FILTER, FL-1A IS INCORRECT.

THUMP/CLUNK NOISE IN TURNS OR OVER BUMPS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE KEVLAR PATCH WEARING THROUGH ON THE TORSION BAR ADJUSTERS.

OWNERS GUIDE ADVISES TO USE FL-1A OIL FILTER, WHICH IS INCORRECT.

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

FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE.

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

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

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...

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE-OFF DUE TO THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT BEING...

ALL VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE 1999...

EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S).

BRIEF INFORMATION ON CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL.

VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT,...

EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S).

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

EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY...

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING; HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP;...

SERVICE TIPS FOR CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL.

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.

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

TRANSMISSION - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP.

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.

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

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

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.

NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP.

AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW.

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.

CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION.

CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS (PIDS)...

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH.

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

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

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

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.

SOME CUSTOMERS NOTICE A GRINDING, WHINING, PULSING, OR FLUTTERING AT THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS BELOW 19 KM/H (12 MPH).

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS.

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

SOME RUNNING BOARD PADS MAY BE WARPED.

SOME RUNNING BOARD PADS MAY WARPED.

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIAGNOSING FAULTY ABS SENSORS.

PROCEDURE FOR BRAKE EXTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON (TAIL & HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT).

PROCEDURE FOR BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR STAYS ON RED IN CLUSTER.

INFORMATION ON REPLACING A GEM MODULE ON 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC, OHV AND THE NEUTRAL TOW KIT.

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

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...

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 REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS).

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

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

INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE.

CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE.

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

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

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) INVALID DIAGNOSTIC CODES U1235 & 155 MAY BE STORED IF THE IGNITION...

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE.

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

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOISE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL.

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL.

A NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL MAY OCCUR.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL.

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.

SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 96L11 - AUDIO GUIDES PLACED IN THE MOUNTAINEERS DID NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF...

FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE.

EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT A TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED.

EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT AT TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED.

PUSH CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FLEXIBLE FUEL VAPOR LINE AT THE CARBON CANISTER & THE METAL FUEL VAPOR LINE MAY NOT SEAT FULLY ON THE FUEL VAPOR LINE.

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...

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 PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL.

INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.

INFORMATION ON SETTING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR 1991 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS...

SOME ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOW SPEED WHINING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE.

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...

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT/PULL, SHOW SIGNS OF TIRE WEAR, OR EXHIBIT POOR RIDE QUALITY.

VIBRATION - IN FLOOR PAN - AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AND/OR STEADY HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70+ mph) - 5.0L VEHICLES WITH ALL...

FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH.

FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH.

SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING.

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PANEL.

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE FRONT BUMPER BRACKET.

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.

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

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT.

SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING.

LIFTGATE LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN ACTUATED BY THE POWER SWITCHES.

LIFTGATE LOCK CONCERNS ON VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/96.

DOOR LATCH SWITCH IS CAUSING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT/CHIME NOT TO WORK PROPERLY.

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME IN CONTACT W/ THE 'A' PILLARS (& EACH OTHER) DURING OPERATION.

CONCERN WHERE THE DOOR GLASS DROPS WHEN CYCLED DOWN ON VEHICLES WITH THE POWER DOOR OPTION.

INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH

SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST.

VEHICLES EQUIPPED THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE, BE AWARE THAT WHEN THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE IS ENABLED AND THE CUSTOMER PLACES...

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

SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PO171, PO174,...

GEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY.

PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE...

WHEN PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE...

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE FIRST DRIVE AWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED...

LIGHT TO MODERATE AXLE NOISE (AXLE WHINE) AT 50 TO 65 MPH (80 TO 105 KPH) DURING ACCELS, DECELS OR CRUISE MAY BE DUE TO...

INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT SWAY BAR LINK .

SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR SWAY BAR LINKS.

EXHIBITING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR STABILIZER BAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS.

MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE FRONT STABILIZER LINKS.

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

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REVERSE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS WHEN SWITCHING THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH FROM NORMAL TO OFF ROAD.

VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING.

SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE.

SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING A 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.

SERVICE TIPS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ASSIST WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES WITH SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.

SAFETY RECALL LETTER INFORMING OWNERS OF MODIFICATION TO THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM.

INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

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

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

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

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

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

CONCERNS FOR THE LABOR TIME STANDARD IN TBS 96-19-02 (STEERING - GRUNT NOISE DURING STEERING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN) IS INCORRECT.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.

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

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

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.

EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924.

VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924.

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

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

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

SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE.