Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
BRAKES – “CREAKING” AND/OR “POPPING” NOISE COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TURNING OR BRAKING – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/15/1998 NOISE – “CREAKING” AND/OR “POPPING” NOISE COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TURNING OR BRAKING – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/15/1998 LINCOLN
–MERCURY: 1995-1999 CONTINENTAL A “creaking” or “popping” noise may … Read more
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) – MIL ILLUMINATED – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171 AND P0172 STORED IN MEMORY – VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE LAMP – MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171 AND P0172 STORED IN MEMORY – VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE FORD: 1996-1998 CONTOUR LINCOLN–MERCURY: 1996-1998 MYSTIQUE Malfunction … Read more
SUSPENSION – GRUNTING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING NOISE – GRUNTING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING FORD: 1995-2002 WINDSTAR Some vehicles may exhibit a grunt/popping noise coming from the front suspension at speeds below 20 MPH (32 KM/H) when turning. This may be caused by contact between the … Read more
Spark plug thread damage. The cylinder heads on some 1997-2008 Ford cars and light trucks with the 4.6, 5.4 or 6.8L two-valve engine can exhibit missing or stripped spark plug threads. A new kit, called LOCK-N-STITCH, is available to repair the tread damage. The kit contains special aluminum inserts and a tool to properly install them. … Read more
BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK OR GRABBING FORD: 1997-2007 E-Series 1999-2008 F-Super Duty 2000-2005 Excursion 1999-2008 F-Super Duty, 2000-2005 Excursion, and 1997-2007 E-Series vehicles equipped with Hyrdo-Boost brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. This may be caused by contamination within the power steering system. … Read more