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2003 Mercury Mountaineer TSBs

120 Technical Service Bulletins across 16 categories

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28 bulletins
619276

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

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10017892

REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR.

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10017881

NO START/HARD START N HOT SOAK RESTART.

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10016789

REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR.

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10014138

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.

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10014100

LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.

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10013121

FRONT AXLE TUBE LEAK.

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10013074

SUN VISOR RATTLE / DETROIT AREA DEALERS CONTACT REQUEST.

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10012952

DRIVELINE 1ST ORDER VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE.

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10011342

NO CRANK/NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING (32F/0C).

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10010746

SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE OR NOT HOLDING THE SET SPEED.

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OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, SPORT TRAC, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

10010732

REAR AXLE NOISE. OASIS.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

10009332

MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID.

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FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT

10008597

CONTACT ST LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT/ST LOUIS VICINITY ONLY.

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10008236

REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT

10008222

REAR AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS.

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10008124

REAR AXLE NOISE. ALSO INCLUDES LINCOLN AVIATOR 2002.

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10008120

CERTIFIED REAR AXLE AVAILABLE.

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10008115

GENERATOR NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.

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10005087

VIBRATION CONDITION. CONTACT REQUEST ST.

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LOUIS REGION. OASIS. *TT

10004924

GENERATOR WHISTLE/HOOT NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.

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10004920

A POPPING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.

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10004046

DRIVELINE VIBRATION ON DRONE/BOOM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

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10004037

CHATTER, SHUDDER, A BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 9.75 INCH OR 8.8 INCH LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE.

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10003838

REAR AXLE VIBRATION/DRONE ABOVE 60 MPH.

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10003164

AXLE WHINE AT CRUISE OR DURING ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION.

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10002609

A WHINE NOISE ON TIP-IN AT SPEEDS OF 45 TO 65 MPH.

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THIS MAY BE DUE TO DRIVELINE STACK-UP TOLERANCE WITH THE DRIVESHAFT AND REAR AXLE. *TT

10001948

SQUEAKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE DRIVING DURING COLD, HOT, DUSTY, AND DRY CONDITIONS.

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Engine

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10023943

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT...

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COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

10018745

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

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10016798

HARD START/NO START CONDITION DURING COLD AMBEINT TEMPERATURES AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK PERIOD-4.0L ENGINE.

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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.

10010735

RUNS ROUGH OR MISFIRE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300-P0308 OR P0316.

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10010719

OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2004.

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10008581

COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS.

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*MJ

10008278

ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003.

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10008171

ENGINE AUXILIARY OIL COOLER LINE AND THE RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT SQUEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT EXTERIOR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS.

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10004060

MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINES LACKS POWER/RUNS ROUGH/BLACK SMOKE.

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2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT

10003844

DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO CALIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE.

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IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS TYPICALLY NOT EFFECTIVE. *TT

10003829

ROUGHNESS/ROLLING RPM WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE (I.E., COMING TO A STOP) AFTER A SHORT TRIP.

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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

10003176

ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER FIRST STARTUP OR A ROUGH/ROLLING ENGINE SPEED WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE AFTER A SHORT TRIP.

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10003162

ROUGH IDLE / ENGINE SHAKE.

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10003118

SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK...

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NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT

10002658

ROUGH / ROLLING IDLE AND HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER A FIRST COLD STARTUP.

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10002613

ENGINE ROUGHNESS / ROLLING RPM WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE (I.E., COMING TO A STOP) AFTER A SHORT TRIP.

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10002482

IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS.

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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

Body & Paint

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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

10028736

FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL.

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OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE

10016832

BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND AN INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LAMP.

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10014165

ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP.

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10013303

REAR POWER WINDOW(S) INOPERATIVE.

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10010730

BROKEN REAR CARGO STORAGE DOOR LIFT HANDLE.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER. *TT

10008994

AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL.

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SERVICE TIPS. *TT

10008546

LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT

10004078

BREAKAGE OF A LIFTGATE WINDOW HINGE.

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10002758

BACKGLASS RATTLE/NOISE OR HIGH EFFORT WHEN CLOSING.

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10002687

LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED - SERVICE PROCEDURE.

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10002674

FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL.

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2002-2003 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/AVIATOR ADDED. *TT

Fuel System

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10017860

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN).

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10014062

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

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10013388

FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING.

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10013064

EXCESSIVE SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST.

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10011332

FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE.

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10011159

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

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10010731

MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

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

10008230

MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS COMPUTING FUEL INSTEAD OF DISTANCE TO EMPTY.

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10008166

FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP.

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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

Electrical

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10019384

LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP.

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10019379

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0463 AND/OR IC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1201 - FUEL...

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GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *TT

10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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10013369

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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10013319

OPEN FUSE F2.20 (5 AMP) AND/OR F2.1 (30 AMP) WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER...

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SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT

10008289

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MODULE CONFIGURATION - SERVICE TIP.

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*MJ

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

10003858

AN INTERMITTENT OR CONTINUOUS OPEN OF FUSE 1.15.

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10002498

OPEN F2.20 5 AMP FUSE WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS.

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10002493

UNINTENDED DOOR UNLOCKS WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION (QSF).

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10001946

BATTERY LIGHT ON OR AN ALTERNATOR THAT IS NOT CHARGING.

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Transmission

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10013398

GEAR SELECTOR LEVER - INCREASED EFFORT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK.

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10008580

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.

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10007413

REAR 3.55 AXLE NOISE.

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CERTIFIED REAR AXLE OR IMPROVED GEAR SET AVAILABLE. *TT

10003847

A FLUID LEAK COMING FROM WITHIN THE CONVERTER HOUSING ON VEHICLES WITH 5R55S TRANSMISSION.

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10003748

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.

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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

10002600

TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TCC SLIPPAGE DETECTED) AND/OR NOISE FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING.

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Lighting

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10014664

FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING.

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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

10008188

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND HARD START/LONG CRANK.

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10007402

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LOW TIRE OR TIRE VERY LOW MESSAGE AND/OR THE TPMS LIGHT ON.

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10003150

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171, P0172, P0174, OR P0175.

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HVAC & Climate

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10019800

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION/WARNING, A/C COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE AND/OR NO CRANK CONDITION ON 4.6L EQUIPPED VEHICLES.

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10013078

HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR.

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10013060

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.

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10004079

AIR CONDITIONER HOOTING NOISE DURING LIGHT LOAD ACCELERATION AT LOW SPEEDS, FROM 1000-1300 RPM.

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Software & Calibration

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10011333

UPDATED REAR HALFSHAFT REMOVAL PROCEDURE.

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10008201

WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS.

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*MJ UPDATE. *TT

10003163

TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 AND/OR NOISE FROM THE CONVERTER HOUSING.

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10002637

STABILITY ASSIST (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS.

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Brakes

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10008281

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1235, C1236, C1237 ON VEHICLES WITH...

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DIFFERENTIAL-MOUNTED RAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

10004076

THE AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1235, C1236/C1237 STORED IN MEMORY.

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10002629

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH CODES C1235 AND C1236 OR C1237.

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10002514

BLINKING/HALF ILLUMINATED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING INDICATORS AFTER COLD...

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SOAK DURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES COLDER THAN 30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. *TT

Infotainment

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10007334

DISTANCE TO EMPTY NOT DISPLAYED.

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10004900

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCKING UP AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS AND MOONROOF INOPERATIVE.

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10003843

CLUSTER LOCKING UP & VARIOUS ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS AND MOONROOF BEING INOPERATIVE.

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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10007006

REAR AXLE DATE CODE INSPECTION AND SERVICE.

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VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER MIX OF REAR AXLE LUBRICANT AND FRICTION MODIFIER ADDITIVE. IF SO, THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE AND VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. *TT *MJ

10004027

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

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10003731

NO CRANK CONDITION. SERVICE TIPS.

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Steering

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10008352

LOW SPEED OR STATIONARY NOISE/VIBRATION AT LOWER STEERING SHAFT AREA WHEN TURNING.

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10007412

POOR FIT BETWEEN DRIVER AIR BAG AND STEERING WHEEL.

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Air Bags & Safety

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10008123

INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON, MEMORY SEAT, AND/OR ADJUSTABLE PEDAL CONCERNS.

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10002499

ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2292.

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Suspension

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10018064

NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS.

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Tires & Wheels

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10013107

CLEAR COAT PEEL OFF THE WHEEL OR CRACKS THAT LOOK LIKE SPIDER WEBS UNDER THE CLEAR COAT - 16 INCH WHEELS.

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