Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Date Published
JAN 01, 2000
NHTSA TSB #
620449
TSB Document
  • Sorry, the NHTSA has not posted this TSB document yet.

You can still get the detailed info from Ford for this TSB. Call your local Ford dealer's service department & ask for a copy of TSB# 14439.

Summary
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCEL WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTANE FUEL MAY EXAGGERATE THE CONDITION. *TT