Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 Mustang are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
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. Read More »
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Read More »
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. Read More »
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTAINE FUEL CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE OF A SLIGHT KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION AND IN SOME CASES ENGINE BACKFIRING THROUGH THE INDUCTION SYSTEM ON COLD STARTS (27 DEGREES C / 80 DEGREES F) WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES PRESENT. Read More »
SOME POLICE INTERCEPTORS MAY EXHIBIT POOR ACCELERATION AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE AFTER THE 3-4 SHIFT FROM 110 MPH UP TO THE VEHICLE SPEED LIMITER (130 MPH). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCEL WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTANE FUEL MAY EXAGGERATE THE CONDITION. *TT Read More »
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. Read More »
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. Read More »
CONCERNS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING OR WEEPING COOLANT FROM PASSENGER SIDE GASKET AT RIGHT REAR CORNER OF HEAD-TO-MANIFOLD JOINT. *JB Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A POWERTRAIN NOISE DESCRIBED AS A BRIEF ROAR, HOOT OR GROAN BETWEN 2500 - 3500 RPM WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS HALF WAY DOWN, DURING SHIFTING OR WHEN DEPRESSING AND RELEASING THE ... Read More »
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER AS WELL AS 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 AND / OR P1639 AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TT Read More »
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1635 OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR CONDITION PARITCULARLY FROM A STOP INTO FIRST OR REVERSE GEAR. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE HEARD OF FELT AT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BETWEEN IDLE AND 2300 RPM, AND GOES AWAY WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH AT LEAST 25MM. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF BEING STUCK IN REVERSE, DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR MAY POP OUT OF REVERSE. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTAINE FUEL CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE OF A SLIGHT KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / STUMBLE WHEN COLD UNDER MODERATE / HEAVY LOAD WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT OR OTHER FAULT INDICATED. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / STUMBLE WHEN COLD UNDER MODERATE / HEAVY LOAD WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT OR OTHER FAULT INDICATED. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION FELT THROUGH THE SEAT OR THE STEERING WHEEL ON SOME VEHICLES TRAVELLING 105 - 125 KM/H IN 4TH OR 5TH GEAR WITHOUT BRAKES APPLIED. *TT Read More »
A WHINING NOISE HEARD FROM THE REAR DURING COASTDOWN FROM 97 TO 56 KM/H (60 TO 35 MPH). THIS NOISE WILL DISAPPEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH). Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WHINING NOISE HEARD FROM THE REAR DURING COASTDOWN FROM 97 TO 56 KM/H (60 TO 35 MPH). THIS NOISE WILL DISAPPEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH). Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1233 AND / OR P1414, RIGHT FRONT EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN LAMP ERRATIC AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON. *TT Read More »
THE VEHICLE EXHIBIT A DEAD BATTERY/HIGH AMPERAGE DRAIN CONCERN. CHECK FOR THE A/C CLUTCH REMAINING ENGAGED AT ALL TIMES, EVEN WITH THE KEY OFF. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY AN INCORRECT CCRM INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE FROM THE FACTORY. Read More »
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN ... Read More »
CONCERNS WITH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT MAY FIT IMPROPERLY OR BE DIFFICULT TO INSTALL ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO THE TOP NOT FOLDING DOWN ALL THE WAY INTO THE WELL. *TT Read More »
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH THE 3.8L ENGINE BUILT PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 11, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0135, P0136, P0141, P0142, P0150, P0155, AND P0161. Read More »
ALL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LIGHT INOPERATIVE AND/OR DTC P1635 AFTER A PCM HAS BEEN REPLACED. *MJS Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE BUILT PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 11, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0135, P0136, P0141, P0142, P0150, P0155, P0156 AND P0161. *MJS Read More »
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Read More »
