Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 Mark VIII 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 #7002

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090366

      STEERING- POOR RETURNABILITY- HIGH EFFORT. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #13190

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090549

      INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING- POOR RETURNABILITY-HIGH EFFORT. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #98216

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603669

      A STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT FELT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES. Read More »

    • TSB #9883

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601232

      A CONDITION WITH STEERING NIBBLE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS SUCH AS GROOVED PAVEMENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *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:LINKAGES

    • TSB #9764

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51983

      STEERING- TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM- SERVICE TIPS. *JD Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

    • TSB #9754

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51934

      SUSPENSION- FRONT- HEIGHT SENSOR UPPER MOUNT- SERVICE TIP. *JD Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • 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 #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: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 #12217

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615478

      THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. Read More »

    • TSB #985A6

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601004

      SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #BC9698961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50556

      ABS & TC (TRACTION CONTROL) INVALID DIAGNOSTIC CODES. *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #6601

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610703

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK (4WABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A HARD FAULT DTC C1155 (LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT) AFTER THE 4WABS INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT (ICU) HAS BEEN REPLACED. 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 #9874

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

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

    • TSB #97610

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51990

      BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • 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 #6313

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606792

      EXPERIENCING A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR NO-START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON INCLINE. *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 #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:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #BC0852961007

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50434

      RATTLE OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE DO THE FUEL VAPOR CONTROL VALVE CLIP NOT BEING PROPERLY SNAPPED INTO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE FUEL TANK. *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 »

    • TSB #981512

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #609551

      A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK Read More »

    • TSB #BC0703961022

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50373

      PUSH CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FLEXIBLE FUEL VAPOR LINE AT THE CARBON CANISTER & THE FUEL METAL FUEL VAPOR LINE MAY NOT SEAT FULLY ON THE FUEL VAPOR LINE. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #12765

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607083

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR NO-START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT Read More »

    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

    • 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 #BC2303970501

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52799

      FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC105799705

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52859

      FUEL GAUGE AND MESSAGE CENTER DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY. *TW 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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #03261

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008279

      NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *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 #99152

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

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

    • TSB #9996

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606428

      EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. Read More »

    • TSB #12298

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615543

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) MAY ALSO FLASH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782. 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 #97511

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

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

    • TSB #962410

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50909

      TRANSMISSION - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP. *TW 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 »

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

    • TSB #9773

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51910

      VIBRATION- SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION. *JD 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 #9887

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601237

      EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC 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:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #BC5197961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50474

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT 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 #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 #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 #982731

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603589

      EXHIBITING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF MIL ON AND DTCS OF 214 OR P0340. IF NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS FAILS TO RESOLVE THESE DTC'S AND CAMSHAFTPOSITION SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE WIRING AT THE CAMP HARD-SHELL FOR BROKEN OR ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #BC2374970501

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52818

      AN ENGINE MISS OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY BE DUE TO A PINCHED WIRE TO THE IGNITION COIL. *TW 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 #96269

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50995

      EATC - INVALID DIAGNOSTIC CODES U1235 AND 155 MAY BE DISPLAYED DURING SELF TEST - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/1/97 - MESSAGE CENTER - INVALID CHECK TRACTION CONTROL AND/OR INVALID DIAGNOSTIC CODES U1009, U1027 AND/OR U1059 MAY BE DISPLAYED ... 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 #BC9699961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50557

      INVALID DIAGNOSTIC CODE U1059 MAY BE STORED IN THE MESSAGE CENTER IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS CYCLED FROM 'OFF' TO 'RUN' IN AN EXTREMELY SLOW MANNER. *TW 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 #7953

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612462

      ALL VEHICLES WITH SECURILOCK (PARTS) DO NOT USE THE SAME TYPE OF IGNITION KEY. DIFFERENT PATS KEYS EXIST FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #9994

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606425

      INFORMATION ON ANTI-THEFT SELF-ACTIVATION SERVICE TIPS. *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 »

    • TSB #9769

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51988

      NO START/NO CRANK- PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM NOT RESPONDING TO KEY TRANSPONDER- VEHICLES BUILT 7/29/96 THROUGH 1/31/97. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC3272970207

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51870

      VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - VEHICLE WILL NOT START WITHOUT THE CORRECT IGNITION KEY. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC1025097230

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51621

      PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #BC0341961127

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50738

      NO START/NO CRANK - PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM. *TW Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #98B38

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604850

      REPLACEMENT OF LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB(S) FOR THE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #12220

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615481

      FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *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: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 #96221

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

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

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • 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 »

    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:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

    • TSB #02107

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636080

      TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *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 »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #982323

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

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

    • TSB #9831

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

      REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *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 #12221

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615482

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

    • TSB #98163

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

      LOCKS FAILED. YD Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • TSB #96252

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50959

      LOCKS - REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT - SERVICE TIP. *TW 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 »

    TIRES

    • TSB #9852

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

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

    • TSB #BC0019961101

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50804

      TIRES ARE INFLATED TO 44 PSI DURING PRODUCTION AND MUST BE SET TO 30 PSI DURING PRE-DELIVERY PREPARATION. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC5195961001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50472

      FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #9751

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

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

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • TSB #12222

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615483

      FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVER / PASSENGER 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 #9873

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601341

      EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *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 #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 #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 »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #01157

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

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

    • TSB #99185

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090055

      VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. 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 #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 #9847

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601266

      SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9768

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

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