Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
A/C COMPRESSOR THUMP UPON ENGAGEMENT – BUILT BEFORE 07/20/2007 FORD: 2008 F-Super Duty 2008 F-Super-Duty vehicles built before 07/20/2007 may exhibit a thump noise upon A/C compressor engagement. SERVICE PROCEDURE Replace the A/C Suction Accumulator. PART NUMBER PART NAME 8C3Z-19C836-C [amazon box=”B0031CDYFC”] Suction Accumulator – Diesel Engine 8C3Z-19C836-D [amazon box=”B0031CCAY8″] Suction … Read more
ABS/RSC LIGHT ON – CODES C1145, C1155, C1165 OR C1175 BUILT ON OR BEFORE 6/25/2008 FORD: 2008 E-350 2008 E-Series vehicles built on or before 6/25/2008 may exhibit a anti-lock brake system (ABS)/roll stability control (RSC) light on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1145, C1155, C1165 or C1175. The cause may be … Read more
Coolant leak. 2008 Ford Focus models built through 10/31/07 may leak small amounts of coolant at the upper radiator hose connection. Although they may be difficult to spot, a likely cause is minute cracks in the plastic upper hose clamp. The cracks cause the clamp to stretch and lose tension, which in turn … Read more
6.4L DIESEL – COLD WEATHER BELT CHIRP FORD: 2008-2009 F-Super Duty 2008-2009 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel may exhibit a front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt chirp when initially started following a cold soak. SERVICE PROCEDURE Figure 1 PART NUMBER PART NAME 7C3Z-8678-B [amazon box=”B001H1KEHA”] Idler Pulley … Read more
SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL FORD: 2008-2010 Focus 2008-2010 Focus vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a squeaking noise when depressing and/or releasing the clutch pedal. This may be due to the contact between the clutch pedal return spring and the clutch pedal bracket. SERVICE PROCEDURE … Read more