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1998 Lincoln Town Car 4dr Sdn Executive
MSRP: $38,030
Invoice: $34,702
Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A HWY: N/A CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: Gas V8 /4.6L/281
Transmission: Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style: /4 Door Sedan Executive
Drive Type:
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- MSRP: $38,030
- Invoice Price: $34,702
- Destination Charge: $0
- Warranty
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Engine & Emissions
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- 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 engine
- Single exhaust system
- Engine
- Type of Engine: Gas V8
- Displacement (CC): 4.6L/281
- Fuel System: SMPI
- Horsepower @ RPM: 205 @ 4250
- Torque @ RPM: 280 @ 3000
Dimensions
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- Track Front: 63.4
- Track Rear: 65.3
- Overall Length (in): 215.3
- Overall Width (in): 58.0
- Wheelbase (in): 117.7
- Interior Dimensions
- Seating capacity - Standard: 6
- Headroom front (in): 39.2
- Hip room front (in): 57.3
- Leg room front (in): 42.6
- Shoulder room front (in): 60.6
Features
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- Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay
- Complex reflector headlamps w/clear lenses
- Complex reflector taillamps
- Front/rear door courtesy lights w/integral reflectors
- Automatic temp control air conditioning w/automatic blower control, sunload sensor
- Rear seat air conditioning & heating ducts
- Rear window defroster
- Concealed dual-diversity antenna
- Premium AM/FM stereo sound system w/cassette tape player
- 12-volt pwr point located under instrument panel
- Analog instrument cluster w/message center
- Electronic digital clock
- Lighted switches-inc: steering wheel, instrument panel, floodlit front door switches
- Lights-inc: instrument panel courtesy, dual-beam dome/map, rear compartment reading lamps, glove box, ashtray, luggage compartment
- 16" gear tooth aluminum wheels
- Mini spare tire
- P225/60SR16 all-season SBR BSW tires
- Rear-wheel drive
- Bright windshield/rear window moldings
- Dual illuminated visor mirrors
- Dual pwr heated remote-control mirrors (RH convex)
- Electrochromic day/night inside rearview mirror
- Interval windshield wipers w/fluidic washers
- Pwr side windows w/driver express-down feature
- Solar tinted glass
Safety Features
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- 6-way power individual comfort lounge 40/20/40 front seats-inc: 2-way head restraints
- Brake shift interlock
- Child-proof pwr door locks
- Deluxe color-keyed front safety belts, rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
- Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
- Dual note horn
- Front passenger & rear seat passenger roof rail assist handles
- Front/rear center lap belts w/rear center shoulder belt
- Anti-Theft
- Pwr door locks
- "Securilock"-encoded ignition key
- "Smart lock"-anti lockout system
- Braking & Traction
- 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- All-speed traction control
- All-speed traction control
- Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
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1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Bulletin Number: 0015 INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Bulletin Number: 01156 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Bulletin Number: 01157 INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Bulletin Number: 01181 BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Bulletin Number: 01205 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 Bulletin Number: 012113 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 CONTROL Bulletin Number: 01246 ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 0147 SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT Bulletin Number: 0162 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT Bulletin Number: 0214 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 Bulletin Number: 02176 LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Bulletin Number: 02208 CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Bulletin Number: 02236 ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT Bulletin Number: 0245 INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Bulletin Number: 03123 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT Bulletin Number: 031404 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. Bulletin Number: 03144 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 03148 NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Bulletin Number: 03181 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 03203 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 0398 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 Bulletin Number: 041601 WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Bulletin Number: 042107 GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 04217 GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 11497 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 Bulletin Number: 11530 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 A Bulletin Number: 11740 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 Bulletin Number: 11773 SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT Bulletin Number: 11780 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT Bulletin Number: 12068 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 Bulletin Number: 12078 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT SCRAPING/GRINDING/TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12109 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE FROM THE FRONT THE FRONT WINDOWS OR B-PILLAR AREA. * MJS Bulletin Number: 12154 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12178 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. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12189 INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION A NEW FUEL PUMP , ENSURE THAT THE PUMP HAS PLASTIC SHEATHING OVER THE WIRES. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12219 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 Bulletin Number: 12223 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 Bulletin Number: 12224 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 Bulletin Number: 12226 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 12230 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 Bulletin Number: 12559 CONCERNS WITH REVERSE CLUTCH THAT COULD BECOME SHEARED OR TORN IN EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 12609 INFORMATION REGARDING PINPINT TEST / 4WABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 (BATTERY VOLTAGE) - UPDATE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12614 SUBJECT REGARDING REDESIGNED TRANSAXLE PUMP GASKET TO REMOVE GASKET MATERIAL THAT COULD BREAK OFF AND STICK VALVES IN THE VALVE BODY. *TT Bulletin Number: 12704 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 Bulletin Number: 12743 EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT Bulletin Number: 13057 CONCERNS WITH CELLULAR PHONES NOT RINGING WHEN RECEIVING CALLS. *TT Bulletin Number: 13126 SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WHITE SPOTS ON WINDOW RUNS AND BELT. *TT Bulletin Number: 13355 INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT Bulletin Number: 13472 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 Bulletin Number: 14918 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 15059 CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A AX4N / 4F50N TRANSAXLE EXHIBITING A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT Bulletin Number: 15370 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK. *TT Bulletin Number: 15392 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PARK PULLOUT CLUNK NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR POSITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 15820 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AX4N/4F50N TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A SHUDDER DURING A 3-4 SHIFT. *TT Bulletin Number: 15889 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT Bulletin Number: 17358 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 Bulletin Number: 4655 INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLIES. *TT Bulletin Number: 4663 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT Bulletin Number: 4750 CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1009 CODE PRESENT IN THE ANTI-LOCK OR TRACTION CONTROL MODULE. *TT Bulletin Number: 5106 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. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A PLASTIC TIE STRAP COMING Bulletin Number: 5107 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. *T Bulletin Number: 5226 INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A NEW FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 5300 ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, A NO-START CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN PARKED ON AN STEEP INCLINE. *TT Bulletin Number: 5985164 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 Bulletin Number: 6035 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 Bulletin Number: 6558 SUBJECT REGARDING THE FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) LAUNCH. *TT Bulletin Number: 7249 INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT Bulletin Number: 8199 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END (FRONT STABILIZER LINK) UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. Bulletin Number: 97090297184 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC Bulletin Number: 97111097237 CONCERNS WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS AND HARSH SHIFTS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 628, P0741 AND/OR P1744. *YC Bulletin Number: 976011 EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Bulletin Number: 976011 TECHNICIANS EXPERIENCING YELLOW POP-UPS ON SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (SBDS)." *TT Bulletin Number: 9802169837 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN NO FORWARD OR REVERSE MOVEMENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 9802169838 TRANSAXLES USE A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID. *YC Bulletin Number: 9804279885 CONDITION WITH ENGINE COOLING FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. *YC Bulletin Number: 98110 SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811381 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 Bulletin Number: 9813 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NOISE FROM UNDERBODY / REAR SUSPENSION WHICH SOUNDS AS IF SUSPENSION IS BOTTOMING OR THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LOOSE. *TT Bulletin Number: 9814 SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 98163 LOCKS FAILED. YD Bulletin Number: 98164 A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD Bulletin Number: 98165 SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKEW WHEN BRAKING. YD Bulletin Number: 9818 FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 982010 EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Bulletin Number: 98203 CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC Bulletin Number: 98203 CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT Bulletin Number: 982310 MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Bulletin Number: 982312 ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Bulletin Number: 982318 THE " CHECK TRACTION CONTROL " LAMP IN THE MESSAGE CENTER MAY ILLUMINATE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Bulletin Number: 982320 SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC Bulletin Number: 982323 INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 98241 DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC Bulletin Number: 98246 FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Bulletin Number: 982460 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 Bulletin Number: 98251 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 Bulletin Number: 98259 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. *YC Bulletin Number: 982674 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 Bulletin Number: 982675 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 Bulletin Number: 9831 REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC Bulletin Number: 983112 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL CONDITION AFTER DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. *TT Bulletin Number: 9833 SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC Bulletin Number: 983566 INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 983566 INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 983571 INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INCORRECT PART NUMBERS FOR REAR CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLYS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9844 SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC Bulletin Number: 9845 AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 98-4804 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. *AK Bulletin Number: 98-4809 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 Bulletin Number: 98-4828 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 Bulletin Number: 985036 EXPERIENCING A SLIGHT WHINE / WHIRRING NOISE, MOST OFTEN NOTED UNDER LIGHT TIP-IN ACCELERATION AT 25-40 MPH. *TT Bulletin Number: 985106 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT SCRAPING / GRINDING / TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. *TT Bulletin Number: 985107 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 Bulletin Number: 985A16 INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS ARE CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON MARK VIII VEHICLES ONLY. *YC Bulletin Number: 985A5 HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Bulletin Number: 9862 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 Bulletin Number: 9864 INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 9865 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Bulletin Number: 987252 EXPERIENCING BRAKE CREAKING. Bulletin Number: 9874 A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Bulletin Number: 9882 CONCERNS WITH A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AND MOANING NOISE WHILE ENGAGED IN GEAR AT AN IDLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 9888 INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Bulletin Number: 99111 INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9911998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH STEERING EFFORTS DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE CAM AND / OR ROTOR IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT Bulletin Number: 991210 FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99129 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 Bulletin Number: 99139 CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Bulletin Number: 99152 INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Bulletin Number: 99194 INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 99195 SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 99196 INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99222 SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Bulletin Number: 99234 INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Bulletin Number: 99242 INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9943 INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Bulletin Number: 99-6193 INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT Bulletin Number: 996785 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR PHONE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CELLULAR PHONE DOES NOT RING WHEN RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS. *TT Bulletin Number: 996899 CONCERNS WITH WINDOW RUN AND BELT MOULDINGS DEVELOPING A WHITE SPOTTING APPEARANCE. *TT Bulletin Number: 99-8-15 SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 99816 FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Bulletin Number: 9985 SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REDESIGNED AX4N PUMP GASKET. *TT 1998 LINCOLN LINCOLN Bulletin Number: 13248 INFORMATION REGARDING SBDS EVAP TEST FOR DTC PO455. *MJS Bulletin Number: 4678 SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) FOR 1998 4R70W, 4R44E AND 5R55E TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 5253 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. *TT Bulletin Number: 7130 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT Bulletin Number: 7434 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL / TIRE RELATED VIBRATION THAT IS DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. *TT 1998 LINCOLN MARK Bulletin Number: 12178 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. *MJS 1998 LINCOLN MARK VII Bulletin Number: 12226 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. *TT 1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII Bulletin Number: 0015 INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Bulletin Number: 01156 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Bulletin Number: 01157 INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Bulletin Number: 01181 BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Bulletin Number: 01246 ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 0147 SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT Bulletin Number: 0162 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT Bulletin Number: 02107 TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT Bulletin Number: 02176 LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Bulletin Number: 02208 CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Bulletin Number: 031404 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. Bulletin Number: 03144 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 03148 NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Bulletin Number: 03181 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 03203 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 03261 NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 0398 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 Bulletin Number: 041601 WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Bulletin Number: 042107 GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 04217 GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 11529 EXHIBITING CONCERNS WITH THE ELECTRONIC COMPASS SUCH AS LOSS OF CALIBRATION, ZONE SETTING, ETC. *TT Bulletin Number: 11530 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 A Bulletin Number: 11780 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT Bulletin Number: 12083 SOME 4.6L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W TRANSMISSION, MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12120 SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R700 TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT Bulletin Number: 12120 SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH 10/30/98 MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12174 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12217 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 12220 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 Bulletin Number: 12221 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 Bulletin Number: 12222 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 Bulletin Number: 12298 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 12609 INFORMATION REGARDING PINPINT TEST / 4WABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 (BATTERY VOLTAGE) - UPDATE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12743 EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT Bulletin Number: 12765 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 Bulletin Number: 13057 CONCERNS WITH CELLULAR PHONES NOT RINGING WHEN RECEIVING CALLS. *TT Bulletin Number: 13190 INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING- POOR RETURNABILITY-HIGH EFFORT. *MJS Bulletin Number: 4663 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WHERE THE REVERSE-DOWN FEATURE OF THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MAY APPEAR TO BE INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *TT Bulletin Number: 4747 INFORMATION ON ADDITIONS TO THE FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. Bulletin Number: 5078 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 5203 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT Bulletin Number: 6035 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 Bulletin Number: 6313 EXPERIENCING A HARD START / LONG CRANK OR NO-START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON INCLINE. *TT Bulletin Number: 6558 SUBJECT REGARDING THE FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) LAUNCH. *TT Bulletin Number: 7002 STEERING- POOR RETURNABILITY- HIGH EFFORT. *MJS Bulletin Number: 7953 ALL VEHICLES WITH SECURILOCK (PARTS) DO NOT USE THE SAME TYPE OF IGNITION KEY. DIFFERENT PATS KEYS EXIST FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES. Bulletin Number: 97090297184 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STATIC IN THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING. *YC Bulletin Number: 976011 EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Bulletin Number: 98110 SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811351 SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE A HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 9814 SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 981512 A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK Bulletin Number: 98163 LOCKS FAILED. YD Bulletin Number: 9818 FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 98216 A STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT FELT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES. Bulletin Number: 982310 MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Bulletin Number: 982323 INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 98241 DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC Bulletin Number: 98246 FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Bulletin Number: 98259 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. *YC Bulletin Number: 982731 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 FRAYE Bulletin Number: 9831 REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC Bulletin Number: 9833 SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC Bulletin Number: 983566 INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 983566 INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 98412 THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE Bulletin Number: 9844 SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC Bulletin Number: 9845 AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 98-4804 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. *AK Bulletin Number: 985143 SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT Bulletin Number: 9852 INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Bulletin Number: 985A16 INFORMATION ON FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR PROTECTORS ARE CURRENTLY BEING INSTALLED ON MARK VIII VEHICLES ONLY. *YC Bulletin Number: 985A5 HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Bulletin Number: 985A6 SOME VEHICLES MAY CYCLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH ROADS OR ON AN INCLINE WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN. *YC Bulletin Number: 9873 EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Bulletin Number: 9874 A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Bulletin Number: 9883 A CONDITION WITH STEERING NIBBLE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS SUCH AS GROOVED PAVEMENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 9888 INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Bulletin Number: 98B38 REPLACEMENT OF LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB(S) FOR THE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMP. *TT Bulletin Number: 99111 INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT Bulletin Number: 991210 FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99129 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 Bulletin Number: 99139 CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Bulletin Number: 99152 INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Bulletin Number: 99185 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 99194 INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 99195 SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 99196 INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99222 SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Bulletin Number: 99234 INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Bulletin Number: 99242 INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9943 INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Bulletin Number: 996785 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR PHONE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CELLULAR PHONE DOES NOT RING WHEN RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99-8-15 SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 99816 FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Bulletin Number: 9994 INFORMATION ON ANTI-THEFT SELF-ACTIVATION SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9996 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. *TT 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Bulletin Number: 00123 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SPARK KNOCK DURING LIGHT-TO-MODERATE ACCELERATIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 0015 INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Bulletin Number: 0017 SUBJECT ON THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES MAY APPEAR. *MJS Bulletin Number: 0018 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) , MAY EXERIENCE THE BLOWER MOTOR STAYING ON HIGH AFTER DESIRED TEMPERATURE IS REACHED AND/ OR THE SYSTEM DOES NOT MAINTAIN SET TEMPERATURE. *MJS Bulletin Number: 00189 CONCERNS WITH THE SIGNAL MIRROR REFLECTIVE SURFACE DETERIORATING OVER TIME, DEVELOPING DARK SPOTS DUE TO CHROME PLATING DELAMINATION. *JB Bulletin Number: 00201 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB Bulletin Number: 0022 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS, FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSIION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IF NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED. *MJS Bulletin Number: 002310 SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 00261 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 0038 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS Bulletin Number: 00B57 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE COMPANY ANNOUNCED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM ON 16-INCH P245 / 75 R16 CONTITRAC AS TIRES. *JB Bulletin Number: 01128 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK SUSPENSION LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B2140 OR C2140 EVEN AFTER THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH IN THE UPPER RH KICK PANEL HAS BEEN TURNED ON. *TT Bulletin Number: 01156 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Bulletin Number: 01157 INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Bulletin Number: 01181 BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Bulletin Number: 01205 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 Bulletin Number: 012113 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 CONTROL Bulletin Number: 01215 A CONDITION MAY EXIST, WHERE THROTTLE STICKING MAY OCCUR ON A FEW VEHICLES IN VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AFTER OPERATING AT STEADY SPEED OR EXTENDED IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. *TT Bulletin Number: 01246 ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 0142 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT CONTACTING THE OIL DRIP SHIELD ATTACHED TO THE FRONT AXLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 0147 SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT Bulletin Number: 0162 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT Bulletin Number: 0214 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 Bulletin Number: 02176 LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Bulletin Number: 02208 CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Bulletin Number: 02227 ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ Bulletin Number: 0245 INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Bulletin Number: 030709 REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 031404 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. Bulletin Number: 03144 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 03148 NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Bulletin Number: 031513 TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 03181 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 03203 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 03610 TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. CANADA VEHICLES ONLY. *TT *JB Bulletin Number: 0392 REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 0398 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 Bulletin Number: 0399 TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 041601 WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Bulletin Number: 042107 GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 04217 GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 0454 AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISE. *TT Bulletin Number: 0457 POP/THUMP NOISE AT END OF WINDOW MOVEMENT AND/OR DRIVER'S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 04L19 CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER - LITERATURE PROGRAM 04L19 - TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 050618 REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC Bulletin Number: 05417 INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT Bulletin Number: 0554 USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT Bulletin Number: 05618 REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT Bulletin Number: 07212 SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE Bulletin Number: 090308 MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455 Bulletin Number: 11482 FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MOLDED LEADFRAME MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REMOVED. *TT Bulletin Number: 11530 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 A Bulletin Number: 11781 INFORMATION ON SETTING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK). *TT Bulletin Number: 11783 SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYERS. *TT Bulletin Number: 11806 SUBJECT REGARDING A MISSING RUBBER STOP BUMPER FROM THE PARKING BRAKE COTNROL. *TT Bulletin Number: 12134 INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES MODELS OF THE 4R100 THAT ARE ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12139 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE NOISE UNTIL WARMED UP. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12154 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12170 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE OCTANE SHORTING BAR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE BULKHEAD IS NOT INTENDED TO BE FUNCTIONAL IN REDUCING DETONATION/SPARK KNOCK. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12218 FOR 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 Bulletin Number: 12227 FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12282 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR WIPER THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY (JAMMED). *TT Bulletin Number: 12529 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT Bulletin Number: 12572 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH SPEED DRIVELINE VIBRATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 12591 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOANING NOISE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12720 SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A COOLANT LEAK AT THE WORM GEAR CLAMP LOCATED AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE METAL INTAKE COOLANT TUBE AND THE FLEXIBLE RUBBER COOLANT HOSE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12738 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A IDLE VIBRATION. Bulletin Number: 12743 EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT Bulletin Number: 12747 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE COMPASS READINGS IF NOT SET AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *TT Bulletin Number: 12750 SOME VHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC). *TT Bulletin Number: 12767 EXHIBITING A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE INTERPRETED AS AN NVH CONDITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 12776 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) DETECTED. *TT Bulletin Number: 12797 ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF A LOW SPEED (UNDER 35 MPH) CLICKING NOISE CAUSED BY A CAGE NUT ROCKING ON THE COTTER PIN FOR THE FRONT AXLE HALF SHAFT SPINDLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12798 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT Bulletin Number: 12905 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12994 SUBJECT REGARDING A/C VACUUM RESERVOIR / CHECK VALVE LOCATION FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 13010 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOAN CONCERN. *TT Bulletin Number: 13054 EXPERIENCING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA. *TT Bulletin Number: 13158 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION MAY REQUIRE A RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE BE PERFORMED BEFORE SETTING ALIGNMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 13187 INFORMATION REGARDING E40D/4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *MJS Bulletin Number: 13285 EXPERIENCING ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT Bulletin Number: 13322 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT Bulletin Number: 13331 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT Bulletin Number: 13342 VEHICLES WITH 2.4L, 4.6L, AND 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN A/C MOAN AT IDLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 13376 EXHIBITING AN INACCURATE COMPASS READINGS IF NOT SET AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *TT Bulletin Number: 13420 THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THE WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL VACCUM TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (EVTM). *TT Bulletin Number: 13505 ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT Bulletin Number: 13838 CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING A WINDSHIELD CREAK / SQUEAK. *TT Bulletin Number: 14197 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 14359 SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR SUSPENSION LEAKS. *JB Bulletin Number: 14365 THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT. *JB Bulletin Number: 14372 INFORMATION ON IDLE VIBRATION OR ENGINE DROAN ON ACCELERATION. *JB Bulletin Number: 14821 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Bulletin Number: 14864 SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Bulletin Number: 14905 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ON WITH UNDEFINED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED. *TT Bulletin Number: 15011 EXHIBITING AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT WHEEL LOW DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. *TT Bulletin Number: 15122 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT IDLE AND/OR ENGINE DROANING NOISE ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *SLC Bulletin Number: 15123 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-70 MPH. *SLC Bulletin Number: 15225 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 15362 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AIR SUSPENSION MALFUNCTION. *TT Bulletin Number: 15480 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION AND/OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING RE-FUELED. *TT Bulletin Number: 15504 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Bulletin Number: 15517 SUBJECT REGARDING EXAGGERATED ENGINE BRAKING ON DECELERATION. *YD Bulletin Number: 15526 SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS.*YD Bulletin Number: 15528 SUBJECT REGARDING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR QUALITY. *YD Bulletin Number: 15549 INFORMATION REGARDING POP/THUMP NOISE FROM POWER WINDOW. *YH Bulletin Number: 15605 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Bulletin Number: 15648 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION AND/OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING REFUELED. *TT Bulletin Number: 15651 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR LEAK AND/OR OVERNIGHT BLEED DOWN OF THE AIR SUSPENSION. *TT Bulletin Number: 15692 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 15708 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT Bulletin Number: 15727 SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P275/60/R17 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHWAY SPEED TIRE VIBRATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 15749 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE MAY EXHIBIT A NOTCHY OR STICKING FEELING IN SLOW SPEED TURNS WITH NO EFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS OR ASSIST WHILE IN THE AUTOMATIC 4X4 POSITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 15794 SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P275/60/R17 CONTINENTAL-GENERAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHWAY SPEED TIRE VIBRATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 15897 SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVELINE ANGLE-RELATED VIBRATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND LOAD CONDITIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 15939 CONCERNS WITH SPEED BODY BOOM. *TT Bulletin Number: 16015 SOME VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INITIAL OR REPEAT COMPRESSOR DRYER FAILURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 16683 FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB Bulletin Number: 17320 BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT Bulletin Number: 17459 COURTESY RAIL LAMPS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW. *TT Bulletin Number: 4619 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT Bulletin Number: 4626 INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AND O/D OFF LAMP FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 62 / 628 / 1728. *TT Bulletin Number: 4628 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT Bulletin Number: 4631 BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBIT VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *TT Bulletin Number: 4638 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, WITH P0300 - P0308 MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH A 4.6L ENGINE. *TT Bulletin Number: 4660 SUBJECT REGARDING THE NAGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL COVER ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 4664 THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK) IF A CUSTOMER REFUELS THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. * Bulletin Number: 4666 VEHICLES BUILT FROM 5/15/98 THROUGH 7/24/98 THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYERS SHOULD HAVE THE YELLOW SHIPPING CLIP ON THE COMPACT DISC MAGAZINE REMOVED PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY. *TT Bulletin Number: 4694 SOME FACTURY INSTALLED CD CHANGERS MAY HAVE REVISED SHIPPING LOCATIONS FOR THE CD MAGAZINE. *TT Bulletin Number: 4698 ON SOME VEHICLES, THE RUBBER STOP BUMPER MAY BE MISSING FROM THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL, A REPLACEMENT SERVICE PART IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 4802 REAR WIPER ARM INSTALLATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 4981 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE KNOCK CONCERN UNTIL WARMED UP. *TT Bulletin Number: 5206 FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES THE OCTANE SHORTING BAR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE BULKHEAD IS NOT INTENDED TO BE FUNCTIONAL IN REDUCING DETONATION / SPARK KNOCK. *TT Bulletin Number: 5257 INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TT Bulletin Number: 5258 INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *TT Bulletin Number: 5370 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR WIPER THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY (JAMMED). *TT Bulletin Number: 5852 VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT Bulletin Number: 6232 SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A COOLANT LEAK AT THE WORM GEAR CLAMP LOCATED AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE METAL INTAKE COOLANT TUBE AND THE COIL RESULTING IN ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0304 AND / OR ROUGH IDLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 6282 INFORMATION ON SETTING COMPASS MODULE AT PRE-DELIVERY. *TT Bulletin Number: 6287 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN IDLE VIBRATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 6315 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DETECTED. *TT Bulletin Number: 6350 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT Bulletin Number: 6556 EXHIBITING JERKY OR UNEVEN WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOVEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 6640 EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Bulletin Number: 6686 SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER VACUUM RESERVOIR / CHECK VALVE LOCATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 6702 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOAN CONCERN. *TT Bulletin Number: 6905 INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT Bulletin Number: 6930 SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH FOUR WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION MAY REQUIRE A RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE PERFORMED BEFORE SETTING ALIGNMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 6999 SUBJECT REGARDING E40D / 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 7100 INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION TROUBLE CODES. *MJS Bulletin Number: 7155 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WINDSOR ENGINES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT Bulletin Number: 7353 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT Bulletin Number: 7363 THIS BULLETINS STATES THAT THE WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR THE HEATED SEATS WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL VACUUM TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (EVTM). REFER TO EVTM PAGES 119-1 AND 119-2 FOR THE SCHEMATICS. *TT Bulletin Number: 8051 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT WASHER OPERATING WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT Bulletin Number: 971110972313 A NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING HAS BEEN RELEASED. *YC Bulletin Number: 976007 BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) AND FAIL SAFE COOLING. *TT Bulletin Number: 976011 EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Bulletin Number: 98021698312 SOME COMPONENTS OF THE FRAME MAY REQUIRE SERVICING DUE TO COLLISION DAMAGE. *YC Bulletin Number: 980310 EXPERIENCING VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *YC Bulletin Number: 980317 SYMPTOMS REGARDING P0300-P0308 MISFIRE DTCS WITH 4.6L ENGINES. *YC Bulletin Number: 98110 SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811264 CONCERNS WITH TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811342 INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE RADIO CHASSIS FROM SOME VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811344 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOOSE LUGNUTS AND / OR BROKEN WHEEL STUDS. *TT Bulletin Number: 98123 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Bulletin Number: 98130 SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9814 SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 981512 A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK Bulletin Number: 981515 A CLUNKING NOISE HEARD FROM FRONT ENDCAUSED BY FRONT STABILIZER BAR CONTACTING THE FRAME. *AK Bulletin Number: 9818 FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 982010 EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Bulletin Number: 982019 CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR. *YC Bulletin Number: 98203 CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC Bulletin Number: 98203 CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT Bulletin Number: 982034 ANY VEHICLE CONCERNS CALL THE JOB 1 HOTLINE AT 1-800-322-JOB1 (5621). *YC Bulletin Number: 982034 THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A HOTLINE NUMBER TO REPORT CONCERNS WITH CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 98209 A " TICKING " NOISE ON INITIAL STARTUP WITH SHIFT SELECTOR IN " P " OR " N " POSITION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Bulletin Number: 982117 A NEW PARKING BRAKE CONTROL RUBBER BUMPER STOP IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *YC Bulletin Number: 982312 ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Bulletin Number: 982323 INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 982325 THE MALFUCNTION INDICATOR LAMP ( MIL ) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0455 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Bulletin Number: 98239 EXPERIENCING NO OR INTERMITTENT AUXILLARY A/C MODE / BLOWER CONTROL ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC8 Bulletin Number: 98241 DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC Bulletin Number: 98246 FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Bulletin Number: 98254 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT CHECK SUSPENSION LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1770 AND/OR C1845 ILLUMINATED. *YC Bulletin Number: 982548 BRIEF INFORMATION GIVING THE CORRECT PART NUMBER FOR TSB 98-3-12. *YC Bulletin Number: 98259 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. *YC Bulletin Number: 982673 IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE WITH A MISSING WHEEL HUB O-RING, DO NOT INSTALL A NEW O-RING. *YC Bulletin Number: 982691 CONCERNS OF ENGINE CHECKLIGHT ON AND DTC P1506 ( IDLE AIR CONTROL OVER SPEED ERROR ) AND/OR FAST IDLE. *YC Bulletin Number: 982733 VEHICLES WITH THE E4OD ARE ADDED TO THE FQR ( FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *YC Bulletin Number: 982741 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW SPEED ( UNDER 35MPH ) CLICKING NOISE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A CAGE NUT ROCKING ON THE COTTOR PIN FOR FRONT AXLE HALF SHAFT SPINDLE. *AK Bulletin Number: 983074 CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT Bulletin Number: 983084 INFORMATION ON ADDING OR INSTALLING A PULLEY. *TT Bulletin Number: 983093 SOME VEHICLES EXHIBITING INACCURATE COMPASS READINGS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9831 REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC Bulletin Number: 983104 EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT Bulletin Number: 983170 CONCERNS WITH CODES P0500, P0503, P1501 OR P1503 WHICH MAY BE CAUSED MY A LOOSE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR. *TT Bulletin Number: 983180 INFORMATION ON THE NEW 4R100 TRANSMISSION. *TT Bulletin Number: 983284 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN AUDIBLE 50 HZ BODY BOOM. *TT Bulletin Number: 9833 SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC Bulletin Number: 983302 THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS HOW SOME HUB O-RINGS MAY BE CUT DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE WHEELS. *TT Bulletin Number: 983315 THE 4R100 TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE AN ORANGE "PRIOR TO REPAIR" TAG ON THE FLUID PAN. *TT Bulletin Number: 983316 SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK POSITION AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 983566 INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 983566 INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 98412 THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE Bulletin Number: 98419 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC Bulletin Number: 98422 SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS. *YC Bulletin Number: 9844 SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC Bulletin Number: 9845 AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 98-4725 VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. *AK Bulletin Number: 98-4738 COLD ENGINE KNOCK 5.4L ACTION. *AK Bulletin Number: 98-4802 INFORMATION ON PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN INSTALLING A REAR WIPER ARM. *TT Bulletin Number: 984802 WHEN INSTALLING A REAR WIPER ARM ON SOME VEHICLES, BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE IN THE 1999 WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 501-16-92. *YC Bulletin Number: 98-4817 SOME 1997-1998 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/EXPEDITION OR NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 4-WD 4X4 SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT BOTH Bulletin Number: 985059 EXPERIENCING COLD ENGINE KNOCK (REPEAT / REVISED MESSAGE). *TT Bulletin Number: 985062 SUBJECT REGARDING IDLE VIBRATION (REPEAT MESSAGE). *TT Bulletin Number: 985063 SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING VIBRATION AT CRUISE OVER 50 MPH. (REPEAT MESSAGE). *TT Bulletin Number: 985103 VEHIUCLES WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC, 5.0L, 4.6L, 5.4L MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EVAP SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1450, P0455, P0446. *TT Bulletin Number: 985183 EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 1998 CERTAIN VEHICLES OF THE 4R100 ARE ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *TT Bulletin Number: 9852 INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Bulletin Number: 9858 THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0503 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Bulletin Number: 985A5 HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Bulletin Number: 98613 SUBJECT REGARDING COLD AIR FELT ON THE FLOOR WHILE IN HEAT MODE. *YC Bulletin Number: 9869 CONCERNS WITH HESITATION, STUMBLE, SURGE, MISS, ROUGH IDLE, STALL AT IDLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 9874 A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Bulletin Number: 98B33 OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS. *TT Bulletin Number: 98S14 SAFETY RECALL UPDATE TO REPLACE LOCKING LUG NUTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99111 INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT Bulletin Number: 991210 FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Bulletin Number: 991211 SUBJECT REGARDING THE REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW SWITCH BEZEL. *TT Bulletin Number: 9912778 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW SERVICE STEERING GEAR. *TT Bulletin Number: 9912792 CONDITIONS ON BROKENT DOOR PULL HANDLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 99128 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING WITH A/C IN THE OFF POSITION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 64 KM/H (40 MPH). *TT Bulletin Number: 99129 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 Bulletin Number: 991313 SUBJECT REGARDING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION, INCREASED BREAK PEDAL EFFORT AND / OR FALSE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CYCLING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9913138 INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT Bulletin Number: 99139 CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Bulletin Number: 99143 SOME 4X4 VEHICLES BUILT WITH CENTER DISCONNECT FRONT AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHILE OPERATING IN 4X2 MODE. *TT Bulletin Number: 99152 INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Bulletin Number: 99157 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION, SHIMMY AND BODY BOOM AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45 MPH). *TT Bulletin Number: 99164 CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT Bulletin Number: 99168 A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE LIGHTLY BRAKING FROM 64-32 KM/H (40-20 MPH) MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 99194 INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 99195 SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 99196 INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99222 SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Bulletin Number: 99234 INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Bulletin Number: 99242 INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99411 VEHICLES EXPERIENCING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND / OR FALSE ABS CYCLING AT LOW SPEEDS, OR ABS LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 9943 INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Bulletin Number: 9946 CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT Bulletin Number: 9946 CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE RADIATOR. *TT Bulletin Number: 99-4694 SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH FACTORY INSTALLED CD CHANGERS HAVING REVISED SHIPPING LOCATIONS FOR THE CD MAGAZINE. *TT Bulletin Number: 996034 EXPERIENCING A ENGINE KNOCK AT COLD START-UP. *TT Bulletin Number: 996042 INFORMATION ON USING 1999 PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR SIDE MIRROR REPLACEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 996113 EXPERIENCING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL NOISE. *TT Bulletin Number: 996139 CONCERNS WITH FRONT DIFFERENTIAL NOISE. *TT Bulletin Number: 996780 THIS ONLINE SERVICE BULLETIN INVOLVES VEHICLES EXHIBITING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA. *TT Bulletin Number: 99-8-15 SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 99816 FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Bulletin Number: 99B02 INFORMATION ON REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *TT Bulletin Number: BC105849705 VEHICLES WITH PREMIUM RADIOS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH VOLUME CONTROL/ON-OFF SWITCH. *TW Bulletin Number: BC2308970501 NEW VOLUME CONTROL/ON-OFF SWITCH. *TW 1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Bulletin Number: 00213 SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB Bulletin Number: 00214 INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SEVERE DUTY VEHICLES. *JB Bulletin Number: 002310 SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 0031 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE. *MJS Bulletin Number: 0062 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT IDLE DI[ AFTER A TIP-IN/TIP-OUT MANEUVER, SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION ON ACCELERATION OR LIGHT LOAD. *MJS Bulletin Number: 00B60 ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS ON THE FRAME MAY DEVELOP MINOR CRACKS WHEN SUBJECTED TO SEVERE DUTY SERVICE. *JB Bulletin Number: 00E11 SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT Bulletin Number: 00E11 SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT Bulletin Number: 0111 ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT EXHIBIT SATISFACTORY DURABILITY UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED BY POLICE, TAXI OR LIMO / LIVERY VEHICLES SUCH AS EXTENDED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. * Bulletin Number: 01156 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Bulletin Number: 01157 INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Bulletin Number: 01181 BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Bulletin Number: 01205 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 Bulletin Number: 012110 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK OR OIL WEEPAGE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AT THE RIGHT HAND REAR OR THE LEFT HAND FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT Bulletin Number: 012113 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 CONTROL Bulletin Number: 012114 PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 01246 ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 0147 SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT Bulletin Number: 0162 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT Bulletin Number: 01M02 OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON CERTAIN 4.6L SOHC INTAKE MANIFOLDS. SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. *TT Bulletin Number: 01M02 SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS USED ON 4.6L SOHC ENGINES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE WHICH, IF NOT SERVICED, MAY CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING. COMPL Bulletin Number: 02136 ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT Bulletin Number: 0214 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 Bulletin Number: 02208 CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Bulletin Number: 0222 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT Bulletin Number: 0245 INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Bulletin Number: 03181 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 03203 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 03261 NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 0398 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 Bulletin Number: 041601 WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Bulletin Number: 042107 GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 04217 GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Bulletin Number: 0531 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO PACK Bulletin Number: 05N04 EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF Bulletin Number: 07212 SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE Bulletin Number: 090308 MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455 Bulletin Number: 11482 FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MOLDED LEADFRAME MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REMOVED. *TT Bulletin Number: 11530 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 A Bulletin Number: 11754 INFORMATION CORRECTING THE WORKSHOP MANUAL VOLUME II, WHICH IS IN ERROR FOR AUTO LAMP CONCERNS. *TT Bulletin Number: 11774 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM NVH DAMPER ON THE LEFT HAND DAMPER ONLY. *TT Bulletin Number: 11816 SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12068 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 Bulletin Number: 12072 VEHICLE MAY APPEAR TO SIT HIGH IN THE REAR WHEN THE IGNITION IS FIRST TURNED ON DURING THE FIRST 200 MILES (320 KM) OF VEHICLE OPERATION. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12083 SOME 4.6L VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W TRANSMISSION, MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12120 SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R700 TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT Bulletin Number: 12120 SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH 10/30/98 MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12154 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12174 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12178 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. *MJS Bulletin Number: 12219 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 Bulletin Number: 12223 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 Bulletin Number: 12224 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 Bulletin Number: 12226 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 12230 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 Bulletin Number: 12232 INFORMATION USED WHEN SERVICING POWER DOOR LOCK OR POWER WINDOW ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 12298 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 12557 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS CLUSTER CONCERNS SUCH AS ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK TRACTION ASSIST LAMP, SPEEDOMETER READS O; DIGITAL ODOMETER READS ALL DASHES; MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY FOR DTE / GTE READS FOR LOSS OF SPEED SINGLE TO THE HE Bulletin Number: 12579 INFORMATION REGARDING DRIVERS DOOR MODULES (DDM) INCORRECTLY REPLACED WHEN DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) / BATTERY RELATED NO START CONDITIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 12609 INFORMATION REGARDING PINPINT TEST / 4WABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 (BATTERY VOLTAGE) - UPDATE. *TT Bulletin Number: 12615 SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK CLUNK. *TT Bulletin Number: 12704 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 Bulletin Number: 12714 SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING WHEN OPERATED UNDER SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 12743 EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT Bulletin Number: 12816 CONCERNS WITH HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 13025 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT Bulletin Number: 13031 SUBJECT REGARDING JUNT-IN-TIME PCM REPROGRAM. *TT Bulletin Number: 13057 CONCERNS WITH CELLULAR PHONES NOT RINGING WHEN RECEIVING CALLS. *TT Bulletin Number: 13065 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POP / CLICK NOISE IN MAX A/C. *TT Bulletin Number: 13330 SUBJECT REGARDING HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 13355 INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT Bulletin Number: 13382 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 13400 SOME CARS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT Bulletin Number: 13868 INFORMATION REGARDING HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT Bulletin Number: 13942 CONCERNS THAT THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER WIRING MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING AND / OR A MISPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT Bulletin Number: 14181 CONCERNS WITH FUEL TANK THUMP. *TT Bulletin Number: 14181 VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT Bulletin Number: 14821 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Bulletin Number: 14844 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS INTERMITTENT / CONSTANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS. *TT Bulletin Number: 14862 INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 14864 SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Bulletin Number: 14918 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 15158 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH Bulletin Number: 15889 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT Bulletin Number: 17730 DASHES DISPLAYED INSTEAD OF AN ODOMETER READING - NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE. *TT Bulletin Number: 17810 TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT Bulletin Number: 17828 VARIOUS INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT Bulletin Number: 17871 MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS UNDER ACCELERATION CAUSED BY IGNITION COIL. *TT Bulletin Number: 4619 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT Bulletin Number: 4656 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM NVH DAMPER ON THE LEFT HAND DAMPER ONLY. *TT Bulletin Number: 4708 SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. *TT Bulletin Number: 4715 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT Bulletin Number: 5078 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 5107 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. *T Bulletin Number: 5203 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT Bulletin Number: 5896 INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CLUSTER CONCERNS. *TT Bulletin Number: 6035 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 Bulletin Number: 6218 CONDITIONS WITH COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING. *TT Bulletin Number: 6329 THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES TWO DESIGN CHANGES MADE TO ENHANCE THE WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW DEFOG / DEFROST PERFORMANCE. *TT Bulletin Number: 6400 VEHICLES MAY DISPENSE HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS IN ALL CLIMATE CONTROL OPERATING MODES. *TT Bulletin Number: 6728 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT Bulletin Number: 7194 SUBJECT REGARDING FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLY LAUNCH OF 4.6L 2V ENGINE. *TT Bulletin Number: 7249 INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT Bulletin Number: 7307 A CONDITION MAY EXIST OF A SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. *TT Bulletin Number: 7312 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT Bulletin Number: 8136 SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT Bulletin Number: 8269 INFORMATION REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER WIRING MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING AND / OR A MISPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. **MR Bulletin Number: 8269 SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) INSTALLATION CAUTION: WIRES MAY BREAK. *TT Bulletin Number: 8300 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG / POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. **MR Bulletin Number: 8300 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT Bulletin Number: 8382 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS, BUCK / JERK, SURGE IN THE IGNITION COIL / SPARK PLUG BOOT. *TT Bulletin Number: 97090297183 EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC Bulletin Number: 976011 EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Bulletin Number: 976011 SUBJECT REGARDING FUNCTION TEST CHANGES ON SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (SBDS). *TT Bulletin Number: 98110 SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811256 EXPERIENCING A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMANT AT IDLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811334 INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PREMIUM FUEL RECOMMENDED LABEL. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811351 SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE A HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 9811480 CLIMATE CONTROL IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF BROKEN BLEND DOORS ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT Bulletin Number: 9814 SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 98163 LOCKS FAILED. YD Bulletin Number: 98164 A TRANSEAL COATING IS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. THIS COATING MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. YD Bulletin Number: 9818 FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 982010 EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Bulletin Number: 98203 CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC Bulletin Number: 98203 CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT Bulletin Number: 98219 DISLODGMENT OF REAR AIR SPRING FROM AXLE SPRING SEAT DURING ACCELERATION OR FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL CONDITIONS ON SOME LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT ARE OPERATED AT OR NEAR MAXIMUM LOADS. *AK Bulletin Number: 98219 THE REAR AIR SPRINGS MAY DISLODGE LIMOUSINE VEHICLES. *YC Bulletin Number: 982310 MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Bulletin Number: 982312 ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC Bulletin Number: 982323 INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 98241 DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC Bulletin Number: 982522 CONCERNS OF BROKEN BLEND DOORS ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Bulletin Number: 982543 SOME VEHICLES WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A MOMENTARY BUZZ TYPE NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM SELF TESTING. *AK Bulletin Number: 982547 SOME VEHICLES WITH THE SUN ROOF OPTIONS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE HEADLINER ATTACHMENTS. *YC Bulletin Number: 98258 A VIBRATION / NOISE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL ON RIGHT TURNS. Bulletin Number: 98259 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. *YC Bulletin Number: 982676 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *YC Bulletin Number: 982743 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STALL AT STOPS. *YC Bulletin Number: 983083 INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE 6 DISC MAGAZINE FOR THE CD PLAYER. *TT Bulletin Number: 9831 REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC Bulletin Number: 983210 INFORMATION REGARDING DEFOG/DEFROST EHNAHCEMENTS. *TT Bulletin Number: 983291 EXPERIENCING A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT IDLE. *TT Bulletin Number: 9833 SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC Bulletin Number: 983566 INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 983566 INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT Bulletin Number: 98412 THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE Bulletin Number: 9844 SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC Bulletin Number: 9845 AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Bulletin Number: 98-4828 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 Bulletin Number: 985017 EXPERIENCING A GRUNT OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING THE STEERING TO FULL LOCK, TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. *TT Bulletin Number: 985021 SOME VEHICLES WITH CALIBRATIONS OF 8-18J AND 8-18E (ALL R LEVELS) MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF SPARK KNOCK / PING / DETONATION UNDER ACCELERATIOIN AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT Bulletin Number: 985090 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT Bulletin Number: 985096 SOME VEHICLES MAY APPEAR TO SIT HIGH IN THE REAR WHEN THE IGNITION IS FIRST TURNED ON DURING THE FIRST 200 MILES (320 KM) OF VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT Bulletin Number: 985099 ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FUEL GAUGES MAY STICK AT FULL OR APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL. *TT Bulletin Number: 985107 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 Bulletin Number: 985143 SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT Bulletin Number: 9852 INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Bulletin Number: 985A5 HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Bulletin Number: 986001 INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLICATION CD UPDATE. *AK Bulletin Number: 9864 INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 9873 EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Bulletin Number: 9874 A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Bulletin Number: 9888 INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Bulletin Number: 99111 INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT Bulletin Number: 991210 FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99129 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 Bulletin Number: 99139 CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Bulletin Number: 99152 INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Bulletin Number: 99185 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 99194 INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Bulletin Number: 99195 SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT Bulletin Number: 99196 INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Bulletin Number: 992110 INFORMATION ON BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT STAYING OPEN. *TT Bulletin Number: 99219 THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE WORKSHOP MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN A PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING THE PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. *TT Bulletin Number: 99222 SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Bulletin Number: 992310 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/16/1998 MAY EXHIBIT IMPROPER, ERRATIC, OR NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POPPING / CLICKING NOISE IN MAX A/C ON VEHICLES BUILT THORUGH 4/1/1999. *TT Bulletin Number: 99234 INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Bulletin Number: 99242 INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT Bulletin Number: 99247 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY MOONROOFS AND BUILT THROUGH 9/20/1999 MAY EXPERIENCE A BOOMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE MOONROOF OPEN. *TT Bulletin Number: 9943 INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Bulletin Number: 9947 ENGINE EXPERIENCING ROUGHNESS AT IDLE DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONANCE. *TT Bulletin Number: 996078 SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INOPERATIVE TRUNK RELEASE. *TT Bulletin Number: 99-6193 INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT Bulletin Number: 996748 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT DISPLAY VEHICLE SPEED, THE ODOMETER DISPLAY IS ALL DASHES, THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY FOR DISTANCE TO EMPTY OR AVERAGE SPE Bulletin Number: 996785 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CELLULAR PHONE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CELLULAR PHONE DOES NOT RING WHEN RECEIVING INCOMING CALLS. *TT Bulletin Number: 996799 CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB #1 THROUGH 4/1/1999 EXHIBITING POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POP / CLICK NOISE IN MAS A/C. *TT Bulletin Number: 99-8-15 SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Bulletin Number: 99816 FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Bulletin Number: 9996 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. *TT Bulletin Number: 99B09 OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 99B09 SUPPLEMENT #2 FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FRAME SERVICE. *TT Bulletin Number: 99B09 SUBJECT PERTAINING TO COSMETIC CRACKS IN FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING WHEN SUBJECTED TO SEVERE DUTY OPERATING CONDITIONS. *JB Bulletin Number: 99B09 VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING. *TT Bulletin Number: CSP 08B04 FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE Recalls for 1998 Lincoln
1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL NHTSA Campaign ID: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 07/21/1997 - 11/23/1997 Potential Units Affected: 571800 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence:
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.
Action:
OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII NHTSA Campaign ID: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 06/18/1993 - 06/26/1998 Potential Units Affected: 3600000 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 05/12/1997 - 08/22/1997 Potential Units Affected: 866000 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK."
Consequence:
THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET.
Action:
DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION.
1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR NHTSA Campaign ID: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 12/01/1995 - 04/14/1998 Potential Units Affected: 1520000 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action:
OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED BY OWNERS OR THEIR DEALERS. IT SPECIFIES THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE MUST BE VERIFIED TO BE 100 LBS. THEN THE LUG NUTS NEED TO BE TIGHTENED AN ADDITIONAL 1/8 TO 1/4 TURN MORE. THERE WILL BE A SECOND OWNER NOTIFICATION, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 20, 1998, UNDER WHICH DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL STUDS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.
1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR NHTSA Campaign ID: TRAILER HITCHES Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 07/22/1996 - 12/09/1999 Potential Units Affected: 565800 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Consequence:
THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR NHTSA Campaign ID: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 05/12/1997 - 01/07/1998 Potential Units Affected: 571800 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence:
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.
Action:
OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR NHTSA Campaign ID: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: - 08/20/2002 Potential Units Affected: 4500000 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence:
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Action:
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NHTSA Campaign ID: TIRES Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 09/19/1997 - 09/26/2000 Potential Units Affected: 10000 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," AND NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence:
THE VEHICLE WEIGHT COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING FOR THE TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OR BLOWOUT.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES (INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE) WITH MICHELIN TIRES (225/70R16 107T REINFORCED WHITE SIDEWALL) WITH A SUFFICIENTLY HIGHER LOAD RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NHTSA Campaign ID: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 10/13/1997 - 11/23/1997 Potential Units Affected: 571800 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence:
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONFUSED BY THE AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO BE IMPROPERLY AIMED.
Action:
OWNER GUIDES CONTAINING REVISED AIMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NHTSA Campaign ID: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 11/05/1991 - 02/28/1998 Potential Units Affected: 3600000 Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NHTSA Campaign ID: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: - Potential Units Affected: 1129 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NHTSA Campaign ID: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: - Potential Units Affected: 1167 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NHTSA Campaign ID: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 03/15/1996 - 12/18/1998 Potential Units Affected: 175000 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NHTSA Campaign ID: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Manufacture Dates: 06/10/1997 - 06/14/2000 Potential Units Affected: 875000 Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS FREE TO ROLL (WHEELS NOT BLOCKED OR CHOCKED), THE JACK COULD YIELD AND THE VEHICLE MAY DROP SUDDENLY.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS AND ANY PORTION OF THE OPERATOR'S BODY IS UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY EXISTS.
Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.
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