Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Contour are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #12075

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613051

      VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 6/16/98 MAY HAVE A BROKEN/DETACHED IP CLUSTR BEZEL GAPHIDER. THE HIDER IS A HINGED FLAP BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN SHROUD AND THE IP BEZEL. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #BC0183960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46442

      OPEN FUSE 30 MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLEX CIRCUIT & THE LH SIDE STEERING COLUMN RETAINING BOLT. IF DAMAGE IS PRESENT, REMOVE THE LH STEERING COLUMN RETAINING BOLT & INSTALL A 1. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #7344

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610781

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60-70 MPH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13364

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #609651

      CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH AT CRUISE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13387

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #609663

      VEHICLES WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6320

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606800

      CONCERNS WITH VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9912781

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607100

      EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (110 - 12- KPH). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6091738

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091738

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT 60 - 70 MPH (100 - 115 KPH). *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

    • TSB #15241

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630024

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15241

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625783

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #9746

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51688

      TRANSAXLE- CD4E- HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741- SERVICE TIP. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC0501961111

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50767

      SQUEAKS FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *TW Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #00S03

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618580

      SAFETY RECALL PERTAINING TO BRAKE PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCING VALVE REPLACEMENT. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #99194

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090082

      INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9989

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606409

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6201

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607020

      EXPERIENCING A FRONT BRAKE GROAN DURING CITY DRIVING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12707

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091681

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT BRAKE GROAN. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #985A11

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601009

      SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #96222

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50941

      BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

    • TSB #983081

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607373

      CONCERNS WITH INCORRECT BRAKE SHOE / LINING ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #985A13

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601012

      THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #985A5

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601003

      HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9814

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605562

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #980309

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603503

      INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIPLE ABS CODES. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #BC0300A97020

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51594

      MULTIPLE ABS CODES. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #95212

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46478

      THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • TSB #BC0201970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51071

      ABS LIGHT ON/WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION OF TERMINALS. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC1008697020

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51138

      ABS LIGHT ON/WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION OF TERMINALS AT THE HCU AND WIRE HARNESS 22 PIN CONNECTOR. *JD Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #9845

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601264

      AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • TSB #983216

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607431

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MULTIPLE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CODES. *TT Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #985A17

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601017

      SOME VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES MAY STICK AND/OR BIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE. *YC Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

    • TSB #96256

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50963

      PARKING BRAKE - PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS - DOES NOT RELEASE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES. *TW Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #9752

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51932

      PARKING BRAKE- PARKING BRAKE STICKS AND BINDS- DOES NOT RELEASE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES. *JD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #98166

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609735

      THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HIGH IN THE NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #03103

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002767

      VEHICLES WITHOUT THE COOLANT LOCK-OFF MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982514

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603652

      CONCERNS WITH THE TIMING ARROWS/FLAGS ON THE BACK OF THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (S) ARE MIS-MARKED BY AS MUCH AS 30 DEGREES ROTATION. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #98B21

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604203

      SUBJECT ON ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9874

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601343

      A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #982672

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603570

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMERS CONCERN OF A RATTLING SOUND FROM ENGINE TIMING BELT AREA DURING WARM-UP. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #983590

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607852

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) AND MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, AND P0306 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9741

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51678

      HARD START- COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW -18 DEGREES CELSIUS (0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)- HEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC0303970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51104

      VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC9666961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50527

      2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #0214

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630001

      SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01246

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630515

      ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0147

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619424

      SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14375

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618641

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION DUE TO LACK OF CIRCULATION OF COOLANT. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #11725

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610744

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING OR CLUNKING SOUND DURING RAPID ACCELERATION / DECELERATION AS WHEN LETTING OFF AND PUTTING YOUR FOOT DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR QUICKLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99816

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606420

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

    • TSB #12174

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613224

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #98207

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603692

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A STALL OR ROUGH IDLE AFTER STARTING IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #99-4700

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607123

      SOME 1995/1996 2.5LFORD, CONTOUR/ MERCURY, MYSTIQUE VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MIL AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #11808

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615305

      SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #11810

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615307

      SOME VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON OR RUN ROUGH AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98-0314

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607715

      CONDITIONS WITH MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH 2.0L ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC0303A97020

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51605

      VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC0303972301

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51410

      VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #BC3227970212

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51854

      FEAD BELT SLIPS WHEN WET OR ALTERNATOR LIGHT ON/DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC3232970211

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51857

      BATTERY ILLUMINATION AND DECREASED POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN DRIVING THROUGH DEEP PUDDLES. *TW Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #9886

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601236

      AN ENGINE COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AREA. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #98213

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603666

      CONCERNS WITH TEMPERATURE READS HIGH WITHIN NORMAL RANGE WHEN ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #00M13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #618047

      OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITONAL COVERAGE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #982010

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603695

      EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97E61

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601249

      EXPERIENCING A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE MATERIAL IN THE CATALYST / EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97050110616

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52895

      CONCERNS OF SULPHUR ODOR FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TW Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #982310

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603724

      MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #15390

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630408

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND/OR EGR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 332, P0401, P1407 (LACKOF EGR FLOW). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC0302970201

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51598

      EGR ISSUES - IF NORMAL PC/ED DIAGNOSIS FAILS, FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO CARBON DEPOSITS. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC0302972301

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51409

      DTC'S 332 OR P1401 - LACK OF EGR FLOW. *JD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #BC0224970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51080

      REVISED CATALYSTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC9599970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51236

      REVISED CATALYSTS ARE NOW AVAILABEL FOR VEHICLES. NEW PART SHOULD BE USED WHEN A RESTRICTED/DAMAGED CATALYST IS ENCOUNTERED, OR WHEN CATALYST SUPPORT MATERIAL IS FOUND IN THE EGR TUBE. *JD Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #03102

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002766

      COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01231

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630331

      SOME COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0085

      Date Announced:
      APR 17, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613579

      DUE TO AN INTERNAL DESIGN CHANGE TO THE SOLENOID TANK VALVE, THE PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE (PRD) CAN NO LONGER BE REMOVED FROM THE TANK VALVE WITHOUT FIRST VENTING THE FUEL TANK. **MR Read More »

    • TSB #BC0824961010

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50419

      COMPLAINTS OF STALLING ON 1996 & 1997 VEHICLES W/ 2.0L CD4E. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC9641961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50505

      COMPLAINTS OF STALLING ON VEHICLES WITH 2.0L CD4E ENGINES. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #020503

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #636417

      GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC0181960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46440

      FOR CONCERNS OF HARD START/NO START, START/STALLS OR HESITATION, MAKE SURE THE TANK CONTAINS FRESH 87 OCTANE FUEL FROM A HIGH VOLUME SERVICE STATION IN YOUR AREA. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

    • TSB #96225

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50944

      MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #0253

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636042

      SUBJECT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TANK INSPECTION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00152

      Date Announced:
      JUL 24, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618575

      ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF VIBRATION NOISE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TANK ON BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY. *JB Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #9943

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604751

      INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #7923

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612410

      CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AFTER SERVICE. Read More »

    • TSB #13761

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612789

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS OF CLUTCH SLIPPAGE OR NO CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT AFTER PERFORMINB REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. *MJS Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    • TSB #BC1026697230

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51641

      VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTCS 628 OR P0741. *JD Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #996041

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606956

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT CONDITION IN COLD WEATHER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #96248

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50907

      NOISE - GRINDING OR CLASHING HEARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR - VEHICLES WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/96. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #15894

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637775

      SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC SHIFTER ASSEMBLY OR THE INDICATOR HOUSING REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0015

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612203

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #99249

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090198

      THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPING FROM THE VENT, RESULTING IN FLUID COLLECTING ON THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13178

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090534

      INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK/RATTLE ON TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #99152

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608431

      INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9888

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601238

      INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97511

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51945

      FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC3204970214

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51804

      HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC'S 628 OR P0741. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC0044970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51018

      INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEDDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC452. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #962614

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50999

      TRANSAXLE - CD4E - HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC0783961014

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50409

      NEW PCM CALIBRATION TO CORRECT LOW SPEED MANEUVER, HIGH AMBIENT TEMP, & START/RUN/STALL CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC5191961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50469

      FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC0186960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46445

      ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING A CONCERN ON THE CD4E TRANSAXLE WHERE TRANSMISSION FLUID MISTS FROM THE TRANSAXLE VENT TUBE. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #00611

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612924

      SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    • TSB #98S26S1

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615128

      SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98S26S2

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615129

      SAFETY RECALL INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT INDICATOR (PRNDL) BEZEL - PART AVAILABILITY). *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • TSB #03148

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003748

      NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9759

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51943

      LEAK- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID- CD4E TRANSAXLE IN FLUID COLLECTION ON MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *JD Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #962612

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50997

      TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #96249

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50908

      TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #7349

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610783

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13316

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #609611

      EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC0044972301

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51396

      INTERMITTENT SURGING, BUCKING OR SHUDDER CONCERN, INTERMEDIATE ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR POSSIBLY DTC 452- INSPECT THE VSS AND SPEEDO GEAR. *JD Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • TSB #13379

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092178

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND CD4E TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6994

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090305

      CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A DRIVELINE RATTLE OR CLUNKING TYPE NOISE DURING TIP-IN OR TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC3162970218

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51762

      CLICKING NOISE CAUSED BY DIFFERENTIAL LUBE TUBE CONTACTING DIFFERENTIAL CASE. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #0224

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630631

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, ... Read More »

    • TSB #00182

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618586

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO FORWARD GEAR RANGES DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE FORWARD / COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER SNAP RING WITH RESPECT TO THE LEGS OF THE FORWARD CLUTCH PISTON. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #0019

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612301

      INFORMATION REGARDING SEVERAL INTERNAL CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON THE MRX-75 TRANSAXLE TO IMPROVE SHIFT EFFORTS. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #99201

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089639

      CONCERNS WITH A HARSH SHIFT FELT AT LARGE THROTTLE OPENINGS (OR AT HEAVY ACCELERATION RATE) ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982311

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603725

      MINIMAL CLEARANCE OF THE CD4E TRANSAXLE TO SUBFRAME MAKES TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL MORE DIFFICULT. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #BC0784961014

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50410

      WELD CONNECTION CONCERN W/ THE FORWARD/DIRECT/COAST CLUTCH CYLINDER & HUB ASSY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #96712

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #613333

      SUBJEC REGARDING THE MTX-75 TRANSAXLES WILL BE INSTALLED CERTAIN MODE YEAR VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16880

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002598

      INOPERATIVE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID OR REPEAT INSTRUMENT INTERFACE MODULE FAILURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00239

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616520

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. Read More »

    • TSB #00141

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618528

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION AND / OR THE 10 AMP GFI INJECTOR FUSE MAY OPEN. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #98246

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604059

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

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #6906

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090218

      EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9913137

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #609049

      CONCERNS WITH 2.5L ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CD4E TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A STARTER GRINDING NOISE AND / OR LACK OF STARTER DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97111097234

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53660

      VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #99222

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089681

      SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #96246

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50905

      WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

    • TSB #9903

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020445

      UNDER HOOD WIRE HARNESS. ADDITIONAL 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. FORD. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #BC0785961014

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50411

      DIAGNOSING CHARGING OR STARTING SYSTEM CONCERNS OF POTENTIAL CHAFE BETWEEN CIRCUIT 30 & THE SUBFRAME IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE ALTERNATOR & THE MEGA-FUSE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #7864

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612224

      WORLD WIDE DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE TIP. Read More »

    • TSB #985089

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613217

      SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 6/16/98 MAY HAVE A BROKEN / DETACHED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BEZEL GAPHIDER. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #9943

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604751

      INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9726

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51385

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - GASEOUS FUEL PREP (GFP) VEHICLES - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING REQUIRED - VEHICLES WITH 2.0L OR 4.9L ENGINE. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #96265

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50991

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #962510

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50967

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #962511

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50968

      POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC0301961101

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50709

      INTERMITTENT STALLING DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *TW Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #15636

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630685

      CONCERN WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS DIMMING SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #BC3274970207

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51872

      REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS ... Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

    • TSB #14775

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619489

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) MAY EXHIBIT THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FLASHING WHEN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ARE ON. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • TSB #99139

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606508

      CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #02176

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008580

      LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #BC0100960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46425

      DISCHARGED BATTERY OR BRAKE LIGHTS STUCK ON MAY BE CAUSED BY A MAL- ADJUSTED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #9721

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51375

      DOOR GLASS - WINDOW BELT LINE MOULDING LOOSE OR FALLS OFF - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/31/96. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #96221

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50940

      WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #BC0502961111

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50768

      CONCERNS OF MOULDING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR WINDOW GLASS COMING LOOSE. *TW Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #976007

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #605793

      INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (SBDS) AND RESELECTING AN INCORRECT QUALIFIER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC0185960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46444

      FRONT DOOR WINDOWS WHICH BEND OR COME OUT OF THE TRACK MAY BE REPAIRED BY THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE (REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL). Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #15065

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621067

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A/C DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURES DIFFERENCES OF GREATER THAN 10 DEGREES F FROM REGISTERS ON LEFT SIDE OF DASH THAN ON RIGHT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC2243970501

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52782

      CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF - REPAIR WITH LOCALLY PROCURED STAR WASHER. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC106019705

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52881

      CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM VACUUM MOTOR LINKS FALLING OFF MAY BE REPAIRED BY ADDING THE APPROPRIATE SIZE INTERNAL STAR WASHER RETAINER TO THE END OF THE SHAFT AFTER INSTALLING THE LINK. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC1032697020

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51783

      VEHICLES HAVE A CABIN AIR FILTER THAT MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES. *JD Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #01M07

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624136

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FUNCTION WITH THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH IN ONE OR MORE SWITCH POSITIONS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #99M01

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089626

      OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS. Read More »

    • TSB #99M07

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089622

      OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR ADDITONAL COVERAGE ON HEATER BLOWER SWITCH, RESISTOR AND ATTACHED WIRE CONNECTORS REPLACEMENT. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

    • TSB #01156

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623944

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #BC3284970206

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51880

      SOME EARLY BUILT 96 MODEL YEAR CONTOUR/MYSTIQUE MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH 95 LEVEL HEATER CORES. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC1024297230

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51610

      VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH 95 LEVEL HEATER CORES. *JD Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #12140

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613161

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED ITH 2.0L MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LEFT AIR BAG MODULE OR STEERING WHEEL DURING NORMAL REPAIR SITUATIONS. *MJS Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    • TSB #5810

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605220

      SUBJECT ON STEERING WHEEL & AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12508

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091747

      SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #9810799

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607855

      SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT LOCATOR BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • TSB #BC3245970210

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51867

      REAR APPLIQUES - SERVICE KIT BEING DEVELOPED TO REPAIR DAMAGED APPLIQUES FROM LICENSE PLATE CHANGES. *TW Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #983583

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607850

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #99-8-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606419

      SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC2395970501

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52832

      CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF DOORS THAT LOCK INADVERTENTLY. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC0142970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51042

      CONCERNS OF LOCKING DOORS, A REVISED DOOR LOCK BEZEL IS COMING. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC1012197020

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51185

      CONCERNS OF LOCKING DOORS, A REVISED DOOR LOCK BEZEL IS COMING- CUSTOMERS MAY LOCK THEMSELVES OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC0350961126

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50742

      INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TW Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #6243

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607038

      ONLINE SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VARIOUS DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12726

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091702

      INFORMATION REGARDING DECKLID RELEASE ISSUES. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #01214

      Date Announced:
      OCT 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627760

      INFORMATION TO AID IN DIAGNOSIS FOR CLARIFICATION OF LOCK-OFF SOLENOID AND SOLENOID TANK VALVE COIL RSISTANCES FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #7430

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610817

      INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13454

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #614622

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE READINGS - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #5203

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615335

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #96223

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50942

      LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. Read More »

    • TSB #BC0090960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46390

      TO IMPROVE STARTABILITY OF 2.0L ENGINE AT AMBIENT TEMPS BELOW 0 DEG F (-18 C) DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO APPROX. 1/4 THROTTLE & CRANK FOR 5 SEC. Read More »

    • TSB #BC0237960102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46452

      2.5L COLD START/STALL. PERFORM NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS INCLUDING THE USE OF SBDS TO DETERMINE SYSTEM FAULTS. IF NO ERROR CODES ARE INDICATED BY NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS, REPLACE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, P/N F5RZ-9F715-A FOR 1995 MODEL. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #9852

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601290

      INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #9751

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51931

      INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #BC0043972301

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51394

      LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L VEHICLES. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC0043970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51017

      ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING INCIDENTS OF LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON 2.5L CONTOUR/MYSTIQUES. *JD Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #00133

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613864

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE HIGH SPARK ADVANCE READINGS WHEN USING A NEW GENERATOR STAR (NGS) TESTER. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #022001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013086

      REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BC9688961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50546

      INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #9881

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601230

      ISSUE WITH DOOR SPEAKER GRILLES MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USAGE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #02208

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013060

      CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #99195

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090085

      SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99196

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090087

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

    • TSB #5849

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605237

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12525

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091773

      CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT AIR CONDITIONING PANEL REGISTER DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE THAT IS WARMER THAN THE CENTER AND / OR RIGHT VENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9735

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51662

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

    • TSB #BC9692970201

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51853

      WATER DRIPS FROM THE EVAPORATOR CASE ONTO THE FLOOR WHILE THE A/C SYSTEM IS OPERATING. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC9692961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50550

      REVISED EVAPORATOR CASE F7RZ-19850-GA FOR WATER DRIPPING FROM EVAPORATOR CASE ONTO THE FLOOR WHILE THE A/C SYSTEM IS OPERATING. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #01157

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623988

      INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #14490

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616562

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L DURATEC (24V) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 AND / OR P0430. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99111

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606433

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

    • TSB #991210

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606461

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

    • TSB #5892

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605251

      SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12556

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091800

      SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #5306

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615408

      SOME VEHICLES MAYE XHIBIT EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND P0172 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4624

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615161

      BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 SET. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4700

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615239

      SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AND DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4702

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615242

      SOM E VEHICLES MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR RUN ROUGH AFTER RECALL 97E61 IS PERFORMED. * TT Read More »

    • TSB #9841

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601260

      DURING REMOVAL THE LICENSE PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY BREAK. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #BC2432970501

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52835

      ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SPECIFICATION. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #9768

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51987

      FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC3100970224

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51699

      MICRON FILTER - REMINDER THAT THE FILTER MUST BE CHANGED EVERY 15000 MILES - SYMPTOMS THAT MIGHT INDICATE NEED FOR CHANGE INCLUDE POOR A/C-HEATER PERFORMANCE AND/OR WINDOW FOGGING. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #9731

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51656

      CARPET- POOR FIT AND/OR PULLS FROM UNDERNEATH COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/18/96. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC0301970201

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51595

      BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN - INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC0301972301

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51408

      BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN - INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC3490972301

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51483

      THE THIRD/FOURTH SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE LARGE COLLAR FACING OUTWARD- THE SERVICE MANUAL INCORRECTLY ADVISES TO INSTALL THE THIRD/FOURTH GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH THE SMALL COLLAR FACING OUT. Read More »

    • TSB #BC1018897230

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51547

      THE THIRD/FOURTH SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE LARGE COLLAR FACING OUTWARD (TOWARD REVERSE GEAR). *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC0195970201

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51065

      BUZZ/RATTLE ON TIP IN DURING CRUISE THAT APPEARS TO COME FROM CENTER OF RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC0302961101

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50710

      CARPET PULLS FROM UNDER RIGHT FRONT DOOR. *TW Read More »