Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 Continental are official communications between Lincoln & 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

    • TSB #9911998

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608960

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH STEERING EFFORTS DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CAM AND / OR ROTOR IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

    • TSB #98241

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604053

      DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #9882

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601231

      CONCERNS WITH A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AND MOANING NOISE WHILE ENGAGED IN GEAR AT AN IDLE. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #12078

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613056

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT SCRAPING/GRINDING/TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #985106

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613256

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT SCRAPING / GRINDING / TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

    • TSB #8199

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612411

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #9813

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605560

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM UNDERBODY / REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS AS IF SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LOOSE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #983571

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607839

      INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INCORRECT PART NUMBERS FOR REAR CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLYS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #98165

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609734

      SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKEW WHEN BRAKING. YD 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 #987252

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603640

      EXPERIENCING BRAKE CREAKING. Read More »

    • TSB #11740

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615255

      SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 16, 1998 MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES, USUSALLY AT LOW SPEEDS JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TT Read More »

    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 #985A16

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601016

      INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS ARE CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON MARK VIII VEHICLES ONLY. *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 #6035

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606949

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEVES FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12230

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615491

      ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT 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 »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #041601

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018745

      WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #031404

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011162

      ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Read More »

    • TSB #03144

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003744

      ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. Read More »

    • TSB #985036

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613078

      EXPERIENCING A SLIGHT WHINE / WHIRRING NOISE, MOST OFTEN NOTED UNDER LIGHT TIP-IN ACCELERATION AT 25-40 MPH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98-4809

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607222

      SOME 1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTALS- BUILT FROM 7/20/98 THROUGH 7/30/98-MAY EXHIBIT A CRACK IN ENGINE FRONT COVER,NEAR ACCESSORY DRIVE IDLER PULLEY BOSS. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #9874

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

      A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC 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 #01205

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627927

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *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 #6558

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610685

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) LAUNCH. *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 #11530

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613794

      WHEN DIAGNOSING CRANK / NO START ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) CHECK THE CUSTOMERS KEY RING FOR ANY MAGNETIC OBJECTS LIKE THE MOBILE SPEEDPASS KEY WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN THE PATS KEY ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #9804279885

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601235

      CONDITION WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *YC 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 #9864

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601312

      INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT 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 »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #982460

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603527

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS CUSTOMER CONCERNS SUCH AS: SLOW FUEL FILL DURING THE LAST ONE OR TWO GALLONS, FUEL GAUGE MAY NOT RED FULL, AND THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS RAPIDLY FROM "F" *YC Read More »

    • TSB #976011

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #605804

      EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #5300

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615405

      ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, A NO-START CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #98251

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603639

      CONCERNS OF A POSSIBLE CHAFING OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY WIRES RESULTING IN AN OPEN FUSE AND/OR INOPERABLE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY OR A NO START CONDITION. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #5226

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615345

      INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12189

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613242

      INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #9818

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605568

      FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #0398

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002780

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9811381

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603604

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONERNS SUCH AS: SLOW FUEL FILL DURING THE LAST ONE OR TWO GALLONS, GAUGE WILL NOT READ FULL AND / OR THE GAUGE DROPS RAPIDLY FROM . *TT Read More »

    • TSB #11497

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613755

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL DURING THE LAST ONE OR TWO GALLONS; FUEL GAUGE MAY NOT READ FULL; FUEL GAUGE DROPS RAPIDLY FROM F. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #17358

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008183

      GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15820

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637556

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15370

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630351

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15392

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630356

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9943

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

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

    • TSB #12178

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613234

      INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #97111097237

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53663

      CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC Read More »

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

    • TSB #12559

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605294

      CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #0015

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

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *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 #982312

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603740

      ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9888

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

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

    • TSB #983112

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607407

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04217

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013369

      GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14918

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620183

      THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. Read More »

    • TSB #12704

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091676

      SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *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 »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #03123

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002684

      TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9865

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601316

      TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Read More »

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

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #9802169837

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600590

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #15059

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621059

      CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9985

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606404

      SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REDESIGNED AX4N PUMP GASKET. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12614

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605336

      SUBJECT REGARDING REDESIGNED TRANSAXLE PUMP GASKET TO REMOVE GASKET MATERIAL THAT COULD BREAK OFF AND STICK VALVES IN THE VALVE BODY. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

    • TSB #982675

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603573

      A REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH INNER SEAL FOR THE AXOD, AXODE, AX4S & AX4N TRANSAXLE IS AVAILABLE WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND REDUCED CHANCE OF THE SEAL ROLLING DURING INSTALLATION. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #03203

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004886

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. Read More »

    • TSB #03181

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

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

    • TSB #12609

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605332

      INFORMATION REGARDING PINPINT TEST / 4WABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 (BATTERY VOLTAGE) - UPDATE. *TT 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 »

    • TSB #982674

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603572

      EXHIBITING ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS SUCH AS: KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD INOPERATIVE, INTERIOR LAMPS MAY COME ON AT ANY TIME FOR NO APPARENT REASON, DEAD BATTERY AND/OR DOOR LOCKS CYCLING. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #0245

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636065

      INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT 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 »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #012113

      Date Announced:
      OCT 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627774

      SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN ... Read More »

    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 #4750

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605358

      CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1009 CODE PRESENT IN THE ANTI-LOCK OR TRACTION CONTROL MODULE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #0162

      Date Announced:
      APR 02, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619266

      VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99-6193

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607010

      INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12068

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613039

      VEHICLES WILL NOT START WITH A PROGRAMMED PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) KEY FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO START WITH A NON-PROGRAMMED PATS KEY. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #12154

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613173

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #985107

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613257

      CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL NOT START WITH A PROGRAMMED PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) KEY FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO START WITH A NON-PROGRAMMED PATS KEY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98110

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605570

      SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #983566

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607484

      INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #983566

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607837

      INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #12219

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615480

      FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982318

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603765

      THE " CHECK TRACTION CONTROL " LAMP IN THE MESSAGE CENTER MAY ILLUMINATE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC 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 »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #5985164

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613297

      SOME VEHICLES BUILT IN JUNE, 1998 MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WINDNOISE FROM THE FRONT WINDOWS OR B-PILLAR AREA DUE TO A TORN / RIPPED / SPLIT CONDITION INSIDE THE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #12109

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613096

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE FROM THE FRONT THE FRONT WINDOWS OR B-PILLAR AREA. * MJS Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #996899

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608940

      CONCERNS WITH WINDOW RUN AND BELT MOULDINGS DEVELOPING A WHITE SPOTTING APPEARANCE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13126

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091933

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WHITE SPOTS ON WINDOW RUNS AND BELT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #11780

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615280

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #976011

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #605805

      TECHNICIANS EXPERIENCING YELLOW POP-UPS ON SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (SBDS)." *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #4663

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615199

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #982320

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603780

      SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC Read More »

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

    • TSB #02236

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008314

      ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT 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 »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #13472

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610888

      FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #98203

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604389

      CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #98164

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609732

      A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD Read More »

    • TSB #98203

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604389

      CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #982323

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603930

      INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #98203

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603688

      CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9844

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601263

      SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9831

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600585

      REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9833

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600587

      SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #99242

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090184

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99-8-15

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

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

    • TSB #12223

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615484

      FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS DOOR MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98163

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090873

      LOCKS FAILED. YD Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #9862

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601310

      A ROUGH IDLE/ENGINE MISS AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH ANY OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0300 THROUGH P0308 AND/OR P0351 THROUGH P0358 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #5106

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615323

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT SCRAPING / GRINDING / TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THE NOISE IS OFTEN INTERMITTENT AND MAY CHANGE IN INTENSITY WITH VEHICLE SPEED OR WHEN TURNING. Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • TSB #12224

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615485

      FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS SEAT MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #98-4804

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607214

      SOME 1995-1999 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/ CONTINENTAL, 1995-1997TOWN CAR AND 1997-1998 MARK VIII EQIPPED WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, MAY EXHIBIT CONCERNS WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS TURNING ON AND THEN OFF WHILE PARKED. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #996785

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608473

      VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR PHONE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CELLULAR PHONE DOES NOT RING WHEN RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13057

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6091852

      CONCERNS WITH CELLULAR PHONES NOT RINGING WHEN RECEIVING CALLS. *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #99129

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606460

      EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98-4828

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607243

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SERVICE MANUAL NOT HAVING A PINPOINT TEST FOR "DEGRADED AM RECEPTION OR CONTINUOUS SEEK IN AM" IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PORTION OF THE AUDIO CHAPTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97090297184

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54070

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *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 #15889

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637765

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #7249

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090834

      INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #13355

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092160

      INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT 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 #4655

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615191

      INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #11773

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615273

      SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *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 #99234

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090131

      INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #6558

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610685

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) LAUNCH. *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 #12743

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607070

      EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98259

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603647

      SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. Read More »

    • TSB #5107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615324

      SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT START WITH A PROGRAMMED PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) KEY FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO START WITH A NON-PROGRAMMED PATS KEY. THE PATS WILL NOT RECOGNIZE A PROGRAMMED PATS KEY UNTIL THE SYSTEM RESETS. Read More »

    • TSB #12226

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615487

      FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE AND / OR TRANSMITTER (KEYFOB) REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE OR KEYFOB. Read More »