2003 Mercury Mountaineer TSBs
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28 bulletinsON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE.
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REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR.
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NO START/HARD START N HOT SOAK RESTART.
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REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR.
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SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.
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LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
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FRONT AXLE TUBE LEAK.
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SUN VISOR RATTLE / DETROIT AREA DEALERS CONTACT REQUEST.
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DRIVELINE 1ST ORDER VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE.
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NO CRANK/NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING (32F/0C).
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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
REAR AXLE NOISE. OASIS.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID.
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FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT
CONTACT ST LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT/ST LOUIS VICINITY ONLY.
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REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT
REAR AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS.
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REAR AXLE NOISE. ALSO INCLUDES LINCOLN AVIATOR 2002.
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CERTIFIED REAR AXLE AVAILABLE.
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GENERATOR NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
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VIBRATION CONDITION. CONTACT REQUEST ST.
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LOUIS REGION. OASIS. *TT
GENERATOR WHISTLE/HOOT NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
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A POPPING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.
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DRIVELINE VIBRATION ON DRONE/BOOM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
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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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REAR AXLE VIBRATION/DRONE ABOVE 60 MPH.
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AXLE WHINE AT CRUISE OR DURING ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION.
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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
SQUEAKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE DRIVING DURING COLD, HOT, DUSTY, AND DRY CONDITIONS.
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Engine
20 bulletinsSOME 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
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING.
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HARD START/NO START CONDITION DURING COLD AMBEINT TEMPERATURES AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK PERIOD-4.0L ENGINE.
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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.
RUNS ROUGH OR MISFIRE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300-P0308 OR P0316.
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OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2004.
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COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS.
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ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003.
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ENGINE AUXILIARY OIL COOLER LINE AND THE RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT SQUEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT EXTERIOR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS.
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MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINES LACKS POWER/RUNS ROUGH/BLACK SMOKE.
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2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
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
ROUGHNESS/ROLLING RPM WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE (I.E., COMING TO A STOP) AFTER A SHORT TRIP.
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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
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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ROUGH IDLE / ENGINE SHAKE.
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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
ROUGH / ROLLING IDLE AND HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER A FIRST COLD STARTUP.
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ENGINE ROUGHNESS / ROLLING RPM WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE (I.E., COMING TO A STOP) AFTER A SHORT TRIP.
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IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS.
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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
13 bulletinsSome 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
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
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
BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND AN INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LAMP.
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ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP.
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REAR POWER WINDOW(S) INOPERATIVE.
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BROKEN REAR CARGO STORAGE DOOR LIFT HANDLE.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER. *TT
AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL.
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SERVICE TIPS. *TT
LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
BREAKAGE OF A LIFTGATE WINDOW HINGE.
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BACKGLASS RATTLE/NOISE OR HIGH EFFORT WHEN CLOSING.
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LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED - SERVICE PROCEDURE.
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FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL.
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2002-2003 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/AVIATOR ADDED. *TT
Fuel System
13 bulletinsMALFUNCTION 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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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.
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FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING.
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EXCESSIVE SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST.
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FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.
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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
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS.
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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
MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS COMPUTING FUEL INSTEAD OF DISTANCE TO EMPTY.
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FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP.
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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
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
11 bulletinsLOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP.
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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
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.
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GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.
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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
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MODULE CONFIGURATION - SERVICE TIP.
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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
AN INTERMITTENT OR CONTINUOUS OPEN OF FUSE 1.15.
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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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UNINTENDED DOOR UNLOCKS WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION (QSF).
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BATTERY LIGHT ON OR AN ALTERNATOR THAT IS NOT CHARGING.
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6 bulletinsGEAR SELECTOR LEVER - INCREASED EFFORT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK.
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LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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REAR 3.55 AXLE NOISE.
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CERTIFIED REAR AXLE OR IMPROVED GEAR SET AVAILABLE. *TT
A FLUID LEAK COMING FROM WITHIN THE CONVERTER HOUSING ON VEHICLES WITH 5R55S TRANSMISSION.
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NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.
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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TCC SLIPPAGE DETECTED) AND/OR NOISE FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING.
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Lighting
5 bulletinsFRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING.
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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
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND HARD START/LONG CRANK.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LOW TIRE OR TIRE VERY LOW MESSAGE AND/OR THE TPMS LIGHT ON.
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171, P0172, P0174, OR P0175.
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HVAC & Climate
4 bulletinsLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION/WARNING, A/C COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE AND/OR NO CRANK CONDITION ON 4.6L EQUIPPED VEHICLES.
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HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR.
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CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.
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AIR CONDITIONER HOOTING NOISE DURING LIGHT LOAD ACCELERATION AT LOW SPEEDS, FROM 1000-1300 RPM.
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Software & Calibration
4 bulletinsUPDATED REAR HALFSHAFT REMOVAL PROCEDURE.
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WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS.
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TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 AND/OR NOISE FROM THE CONVERTER HOUSING.
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STABILITY ASSIST (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS.
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Brakes
4 bulletinsANTI-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
THE AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1235, C1236/C1237 STORED IN MEMORY.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH CODES C1235 AND C1236 OR C1237.
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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
3 bulletinsDISTANCE TO EMPTY NOT DISPLAYED.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCKING UP AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS AND MOONROOF INOPERATIVE.
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CLUSTER LOCKING UP & VARIOUS ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS AND MOONROOF BEING INOPERATIVE.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
3 bulletinsREAR 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
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.
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NO CRANK CONDITION. SERVICE TIPS.
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Steering
2 bulletinsLOW SPEED OR STATIONARY NOISE/VIBRATION AT LOWER STEERING SHAFT AREA WHEN TURNING.
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POOR FIT BETWEEN DRIVER AIR BAG AND STEERING WHEEL.
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Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsINTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON, MEMORY SEAT, AND/OR ADJUSTABLE PEDAL CONCERNS.
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ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2292.
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Suspension
1 bulletinNOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS.
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Tires & Wheels
1 bulletinCLEAR COAT PEEL OFF THE WHEEL OR CRACKS THAT LOOK LIKE SPIDER WEBS UNDER THE CLEAR COAT - 16 INCH WHEELS.
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