Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
2.3L ENGINE BELT SQUEAL – VERIFY PROPER SERPENTINE BELT AND TENSIONER FORD: 2006 Fusion MERCURY: 2006 Milan 2006 Fusion and Milan vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and built on or before 11/1/2005 may exhibit belt squeal or other front end accessory drive (FEAD) related concerns. Vehicles may require replacement of both … Read more
4.0L ENGINE BELT SQUEAL OR CHIRP NOISE ON COLD STARTUP FORD: 2009 Mustang 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer MERCURY: 2007-2008 Mountaineer 2007-2008 Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Mountaineer and 2009 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine may exhibit a belt squeal or belt chirp from the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt near … Read more
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
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM – NO DTC – 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE FORD: 2000-2003 Taurus, Ranger MERCURY: 2000-2003 Sable 2000-2003 Taurus, Sable, Ranger vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 2-valve gas or FFV engine may exhibit a buck/jerk/miss during drive cycles above 3000 RPM with no diagnostic … Read more
BUCK/JERK STEADY THROTTLE OR SLIGHT TIP IN – 6.0L – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/15/2006 FORD: 2005-2006 F-Super Duty 2005-2006 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 3/15/2006 equipped with a 6.0L engine may exhibit a buck/jerk condition in Low (L), first (1st), or second (2nd) in manual transmission vehicles, or in manual … Read more