1996 Mercury Tracer
84 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 1996 Mercury Tracer
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Tracer are official communications between Mercury & 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.
SUSPENSION:REAR
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TSB #14993
SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED THROUGH JULY 1999 MAY EXHIBIT REAR SUSPENSION SPRING FAILURE WITH NO RESULTING OPERATIONAL CONCERN. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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TSB #7369
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GRINDING NOISE, OR GREATER THAN NORMAL BRAKE ROUGHNESS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING MOTORCRAFT FRONT BRAKE PAD PART NUMBER BR-18 (XU2Z-2V001-RA). Read More »
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TSB #13421
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GRINDING NOISES, OR GREATER THAN NORMAL BRAKE ROUGHNESS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING MOTORCRAFT BR-18 FRONT BRAKE PAD. *TT Read More »
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TSB #99194
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #985A11
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC Read More »
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TSB #985A14
A KNOCKING NOISE PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL ROTATION MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING GENTLE BRAKING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #96222
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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TSB #985A19
THE FRONT BRAKES MAY HAVE A PERSISTENT SQUEAL DURING BRAKING AT SPEEDS BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH). *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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TSB #9732
BRAKES- FRONT BRAKE "SQUEAL" BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH)- VEHICLE WITH 14 INCH WHEELS. *JD Read More »
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TSB #BC3550972301
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS BELOW 35 MPH, REPLACE THE PADS/SHIMS KIT. *JD Read More »
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TSB #BC1016797230
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKIE APPLICATIONS BELOW 35 MPH, REPLACE THE PADS/SHIMS KIT. *JD Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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TSB #985A5
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9814
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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TSB #95212
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
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TSB #9845
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #99122
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD / NO START CONDITION OCCURRING WHEN THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IS PLUGGED IN WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW -18 DEGREES C (0 DEGREES F). *TT Read More »
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TSB #9874
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Read More »
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TSB #97610
BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD Read More »
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TSB #BC9666961001
2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB #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 Read More »
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TSB #01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #99816
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #12174
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS Read More »
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TSB #11769
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION DURING HOT WEATHER ONCE THE ENGINE HAS THOROUGHLY WARMED UP. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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TSB #982010
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9864
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
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TSB #BC0300970201
MIL LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0443 AND P1443. *JD Read More »
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TSB #BC0407961115
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW Read More »
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TSB #BC0490961112
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT. *TW Read More »
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TSB #BC9714961101
DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM. *TW Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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TSB #12295
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON, STALL AT TIP-IN FROM IDLE, ENGINE HESITATION, AND / OR SURGE CAUSED BY THE MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #982310
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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TSB #BC0300961101
MIL LIGHT ON WITH DTC'S P0443 AND P1443. *TW Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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TSB #96225
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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TSB #BC0760961016
WAVE SPRING LOCATED UNDER THE FORWARD ONE-WAY CLUTCH IN NO LONGER ONE PIECE. IT HAS BEEN 'SPLIT'. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Read More »
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TSB #99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Read More »
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TSB #BC2430970501
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT DELAY FROM PARK-TO-REVERSE AND PARK-TO-DRIVE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME. *TW Read More »
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TSB #97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Read More »
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TSB #BC5191961001
FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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TSB #03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
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TSB #01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Read More »
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
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TSB #962516
AXKE LEAKS - FLUID LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AT AXLE SHAFTS - NEW DESIGN REPLACEMENT CV JOINT BOOTS. *TW Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
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TSB #97111097234
VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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TSB #BC0094960102
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFER 1/25/95 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HORN OPERATION WHILE FUNCTIONING AT VARIOUS STEERING WHEEL POSITIONS. THE HORN IS GROUNGED THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH AT TIMES DOES NOT COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT. Read More »
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TSB #BC0398960102
IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO INSTALL FUSE #7 IN FUSE PANEL AT PREDELIVERY. THE NEW DESIGN IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT HAVE AN OFF POSITION. TO SHIP VEHICLES IN NEUTRAL, THE KEY WILL BE IN THE 'ACCESSORY' POSITION WITH FUSE #7 REMOVED. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
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TSB #9943
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Read More »
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TSB #96265
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW Read More »
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TSB #962510
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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TSB #99139
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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TSB #02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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TSB #983162
CONCERNS WITH PAINT STAINS ON THE HOOD WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT LEAKING FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER JETS WHILE DRIVING. *TT Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
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TSB #01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »
SEAT BELTS
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TSB #00124
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES REVISED PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUAL AND THE ELECTRICAL AND VACCUM TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL (EVTM). *TT Read More »
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TSB #001204
SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #12925
ENGINEERING IS REVIEWING PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED SEATBELT) SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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TSB #6562
BRIEF INFORMATION ON PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED SEATBELT) SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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TSB #99-8-15
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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TSB #00187
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED DOOR LATCH SWITCH SERVICE PROCEDURE. *JB Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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TSB #5203
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #96223
LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #5381
BRIEF INFORMATION STATING THAT THE NGS FUEL ECONOMY TEST ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #12294
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NGS FUEL ECONOMY TEST. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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TSB #BC9688961001
INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #8316
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COMPACT DISC CHANGER MAY EXHIBIT A 6 DISC CD CHANGER THAT IS NOT EJECTING THE MAGAZINE OR IS NOT RESPONDING TO COMMAND FROM THE RADIO. Read More »
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TSB #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 Read More »
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TSB #9873
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
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TSB #96244
NOISE - RUMBLING NOISE FROM ROOF AREA - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF RACK. *TW Read More »
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
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TSB #985A12
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #99195
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
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TSB #99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9735
AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #99111
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #991210
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #BC2361970501
AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW Read More »
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TSB #9768
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Read More »