2000 Mercury Sable TSBs
174 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories
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Engine
45 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION ON ACCELERATION.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V AND 3.0L FFV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK DURING LIGHT ACCELERATOR TIP IN OR HEAVY ACCELERATION.
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ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE.
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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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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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SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY...
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RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 24-VALVE DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT COLD ENGINE LONG...
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CRANK/HAND START, TRANSMISSION SHUDDER/VIBRATION, HARSH DOWNSHIFT COASTING, AND ERRONEOUS CODE P1443 STORED. *TT
SOME VEHICLESMAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STICKING/BINDING IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLINDER AT OR NEAR THE START POSITION.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2 VALVE ENGINE AND AZ4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CLOSED THROTTLE, DOWNHILL, SURGE SENSATION AT 40 KM/H (25 MPH).
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DURING A 2-3 SHIFT WITH NO INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED. *TT
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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EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN.
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 12/20/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK - NO START, ROUGH IDLE,...
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND / OR ANY DRIVEABILITY SYMPTON ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A CONTAMINATED FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE AND VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2V/4V MAY EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT NO...
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STARTER CRANK AND / OR AUDIO MUTING IN PARK AND NEUTRAL OR AN INOPERATIVE CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FAULT. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2 VALVE ENGINE AND AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CLOSED THROTTLE, DOWNHILL, SURGE...
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SENSATION AT 25 MPH DURING A 2-3 SHIFT WITH NO INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE PERFORMANCE, REPROGRAMMING OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE.
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/17/99 EQUIPPED WITH 3.0LV-2V (VULCAN) ENGINE AND AX4S TRANSAXLE AND BUILT BEFORE...
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01/14/2000 WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *JB
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONDITION ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE GASOLINE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518 AND/OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC).
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DTC P1518 AND / OR P1519, RELATED TO INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC).
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L-2V (VULCAN) ENGINE, BUILT BEFORE 12/17/99 WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE AND 1/15/00 WITH AX4N...
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TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELRATION FROM A STOP. *TT
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE VULCAN ENGINE HAVE REVISED ENGINE OIL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) GRAPHICS.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L-2V (VALCAN) ENGINE, BUILT BEFORE 12/17/1999 WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE AND 1/14/2000 WITH...
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AX4N TRANSAXLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL OR SCRAPING SOUND DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANKS NO-START, ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP...
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AND/OR ANY DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE. *MJS
REVISED ENGINE OIL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) GRAPHICS.
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THE FULL LEVEL IS BETWEEN THE MIN AN MAX. IF THE OIL READING IS BETWEEN THE MARKINGS THE LEVEL IS ACCEPTABLE, DO NOT ADD OIL. IF THE OIL LEVEL IS BELOW THE MIN MARK ADD ENOUGH LIL TO RAISE THE LEVEL WITHIN THE MIN-MAX RANGE.
SOME VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE DURATEC ENGINES BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 8TH, 2000 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT EXHAUST RINGING NOISE.
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FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONTAMINATION, CAUSING CRANKS NO-START,ROUGH IDLE, MALFUNCTION INDICATIOR LAMP AND/OR ANY...
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DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM ASSOCIATED WITH A RICH OR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE...
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CODE P0401 AND / OR P1408 STORED IN MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INSUFFICIENT EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FLOW. *TT
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0401 AND/OR P1408 STORED IN MEMORY.
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THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOSS OF VACUUM TO THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM BECAUSE THE RUBBER VACUUM ELBOW (LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD) HAS BEEN SEATED AGAINST THE VACUUM PORT.
SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A CAMSHAFT THAT WAS INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED DURING THE...
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HISS OR VACCUM LEAK TYPE SOUND FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD / THROTTLE BODY AREA.
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VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 4V ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HISS OR VACUUM LEAK TYPE SOUND FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD / THROTTLE BODY AREA.
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INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART.
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SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES.
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FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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SPEED CONTROL CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND CAN DISCONNECT DURING HOOD MAINTENANCE AND ALSO INTERFERE WITH FULL THROTTLE RETURN TO IDLE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MODELS 2000-2003 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE.
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WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING.
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SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING.
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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.
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION.
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LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE.
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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION.
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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
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
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33 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK.
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BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, MOSTLY TRANSMISSION RELATED, STORED IN MEMORY.
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THE TCIL LAMP WILL ALSO FLASH. *TT
INFORMATION USED TO SERVICE AX4N TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING SHUDDER DURING 3-4 SHIFT.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1233, P1235, P1237, P0191) AND / OR DRIVEABILITY /...
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TRANSMISSION SHIFTING CONCERNS DUE TO WIRING THAT HAS BECOME CHAFED ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION PAN OR THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE CONNECTOR C140. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4N OR 4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE MAIN CONTROL COVER AREA.
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SUBJECT REGARDING AX4N TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC PINT POINT TEST C3 ERROR.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT RELATED SYMPTOMS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING SOME VEHICLES EXHIBITING VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT RELATED PROBLEMS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA.
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VEHICLES BUILT 1/19/2000 THROUGH 2/11/2000 WITH AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT CORNER OF...
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THE CHAIN COVER IN THE AREA OF THE TRANSAXLE SIDE PAN, 8 MM CORNER BOLT AND THREADED HOLE BEHIND THE SIDE PAN BOLT. *TT
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER 1999 MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA.
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT 1/19/2000 THROUGH 2/11/2000 WITH AX4N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT...
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CORNER OF THE CHAIN COVER IN THE AREA OF THE TRANSAXLE SIDE PAN, 8 MM CORNER BOLT AND THREADED HOLE BEHIND THE SIDE PAN BOLT. *TT
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOVEMBER, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE BELL HOUSING AREA.
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INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.
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SUBJECT REGARDING A REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN AX4S AND AX4N TRANSAXLE.
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INFORMATION ON THE REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN VEHICLES WITH AX4S TRANSAXLES.
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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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THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT SOME VEHICLES WITH AN AX4S OR AX4N TRANSAXLES HAVE A NEW REDESIGNED PARK SYSTEM IN THE TRANSAXLE.
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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
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR BLUE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSAXLES.
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SOME AX4N TRANSAXLES WILL HAVE A GREEN PRIOR TO REPAIR TAG ON THE LOWER PAN.
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THE GREEN TAG REFERS TO THIS TSB ARTICLE AND PROVIDES A TOLL-FREE PHONE NUMBER TO BE USED BY ALL US AND CANADIAN DEALERS FOR FURTHER SERVICE DIRECTION. *TT
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE.
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LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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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
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.
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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
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
AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION.
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Electrical
24 bulletinsINFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC CODE C1946 (DRIVER SEAT TRACK...
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POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...
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U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES' POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REQUIRE A FINAL DRIVE RATIO (NOT AXLE RATIO)...
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AND TIRE REVOLUTION PER MILE INFORMATION DURING A PCM REPLACEMENT OR PCM RE-PROGRAM. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH...
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 AND / OR B1998 (OPEN / HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUITS). *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC...
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TROUBLE CODE B1994 OR B1998 (OPEN / RESISTANCE IN THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG CIRCUIT). *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...
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U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE SEAT AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...
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(DTC) U2017 AND / OR U2018 (SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATIONS ERROR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
ALL VEHICLES CONTAINING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM) REQUIRE AXLE RATIO AND TIRE REVOLUTION PER MILE INFORMATION...
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DURING A PCM REPLACEMENT OR PCM REPROGRAM. **MR
INFORMATION REGARDING PCM PROGRAMMING PER ONP 00B38.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DTC OF PO720,PO722, OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS).
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ALL VEHICLES WITH SECURILOCK (PARTS) DO NOT USE THE SAME TYPE OF IGNITION KEY.
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DIFFERENT PATS KEYS EXIST FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE OF P0720, P0722; OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS).
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THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DTC P0720 AND P0722; OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR CONCERNS.
FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET...
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SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS.
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SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES.
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Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service action
For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high...
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corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil springs could potentially fracture. A fractured front coil spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. If a front coil spring should fracture and come in contact with a tire, the tire may rupture resulting in rapid air loss, which could increase the risk of a crash without warning.
MERCURY/FORD: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE ON VEHICLES OPERATING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS.
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MODEL 1999-01 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE
MERCURY/FORD: FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE, AFTER OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, IN HIGH CORROSION...
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AREAS, MOVE MOVE PAST SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT RUPTURE FRONT TIRE, RESULTING RAPID AIR LOSS. MODEL 1999-2001 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.
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GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.
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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
Other
19 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431.
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SUBJECT REGARDING SHUDDER WHILE IN REVERSE.
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK.
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INFORMATION PERTAINING TO DURATEC OIL PAN INVESTIGATION.
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INFORMATION ON CONFIGURING AXLE RATIO WITH THE NGS OR WDS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FLUID VISIBLE AROUND THE TOP FRONT CORNER OF THE CHAIN COVER.
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SUBJECT REGARDING CELLULAR PHONE OPTIONS.
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SUBJECT REGARDING CELLULAR PHONE OPTIONS.
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VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUSSING OR GROANING AND OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12-11-99.
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INFORMATION REGARDING DOUBLE EDSR AWARD POINTS.
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INFORMATION ON ENABLING / DISABLING THE BELTMINDER / AUTOLOCK / HORN CHIRP.
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SUBJECT REGARDING PHONE CONTACTS.
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SUBJECT REGARDING DOUBLE EDSR AWARD POINTS FOR EDSR'S.
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SUBJECT REGARDING PHONE CONTACTS.
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST.
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SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS.
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RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.
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HEADLINER GRAB HANDLES LOOSEN.
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Body & Paint
13 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER WINDOW THAT WILL NOT OPERATE DOWNWARD BECAUSE IT'S STUCK / BOUND TO THE WEATHERSHIP HEADER.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BINDING, RATTLING, OR INOPERABLE MOONROOF THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BINDING, RATTLING OR AN INOPERABLE MOONROOF THAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE NEW GENERATION STAR TESTER (NGS) WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENABLE / DISABLE...
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THE BELTMINDER, AUTOLOCK, AND (DOOR LOCKED) HORN CHIRP FEATURES. *TT
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE WHILE THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
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This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected.
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Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
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
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
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP.
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ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP.
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GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION.
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ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR.
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GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION.
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HVAC & Climate
10 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER...
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COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 4, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 30, 1999 MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT R134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE CAPACITY LABEL.
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SUBJECT ON A LABEL WITH THE INCORRECT R-134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE LEVEL AS INSTALLED ON SOME VEHICLES.
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 4, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 30, 1999 MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT R134A REFRIGERANT CHARGE CAPACITY LABEL.
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THE CHARGE CAPACITY SHOULD BE .96 KG (34 OZ.), NOT .79 KG AS THE LABEL MIGHT READ. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR.
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INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS.
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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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CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.
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LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ
Fuel System
10 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL ODOR NOTICED THROUGH THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
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THE ODOR MAY BE NOTICED UPON INITIAL STARTUP AFTER HOT SOAK. THIS CONDITION PRODUCES A FUEL ODOR ONLY AND DOES NOT INVOLVE VISIBLE FUEL OR INCLUDE THE PRESENCE OF A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE. *TT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.
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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
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401.
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ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
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
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES...
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(DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT MIL. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC...
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TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB
Brakes
6 bulletinsON SOME VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE AN INADVERTENT STOP LAMP SWITCH ACTIVATION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT DEPRESSED.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE.
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THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD MAY REQUIRE THE NEED TO ACCESS THE KEYPAD CODE FOR THE VEHICLE.
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A KEYPAD CODE CARD SHOULD BE FOUND IN THE GLOVE BOX.
THE ROTER COVERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO REDUCE CORROSION WHILE IN DEALER STORAGE AND REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR BRAKE SHUDDER/VIBRATION CONCERNS.
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THEREFORE; DO NOT REMOVE ROTOR COVER UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER.
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT.
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Suspension
5 bulletinsON SOME VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST PIPE CONTACTS THE REAR CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN BUZZING, GROANING AND / OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING...
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CONDITIONS.
SERVICE TIP, HOW TO REMOVE ICP RETAINING SPRING CLIP.
RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
4 bulletinsSERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) SYSTEM.
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POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP.
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SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.
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Lighting
4 bulletinsINFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND...
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P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE MOISTURE / CONDENSATION VISIBLE IN THE HEADLAMP OR TAILLAMP OUTER EDGE AREAS AFTER WASHING OR RAINFALL.
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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 WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).
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Air Bags & Safety
1 bulletinSEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS.
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