Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
TRANSMISSION – 5R55S – HARSH SHIFTS – VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/18/2002 AND 5/17/2003 ONLY FORD: 2003 THUNDERBIRD LINCOLN: 2003 LS Some 2003 vehicles built between 11/18/2002 and 05/17/2003 with the 5R55S transmission may exhibit harsh shifts. ACTION: Follow normal diagnostic procedures and verify the condition. If the condition is valid, reprogram the … Read more
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FAILURE – REVISED COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FORD: 2005-2006 Mustang 2005-2006 Mustangs equipped with a 4.6L engine may experience a failure of the air conditioner (A/C) compressor clutch assembly. A revised design A/C compressor clutch is available for service. Installation of the revised design clutch also requires installation of a … Read more
SLOW FUEL FILL AND/OR DTC P0451 FORD: 2005-2008 Escape Hybrid, Escape MERCURY: 2005-2008 Mariner 2006-2008 Mariner Hybrid 2005-2008 Escape, Escape Hybrid, Mariner and 2006-2008 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill concern or a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0451 present. The condition may be … Read more
3.0L DURATEC ENGINE – OIL LEAK (LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE) – DIPSTICK OR CRANKSHAFT SEAL FORD: 2008 Escape MERCURY: 2008 Mariner 2008 Escape and Mariner vehicles may exhibit engine oil leaking from the dipstick tube or the front or rear crankshaft seals. This condition is likely due to positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) freezing … Read more
FRONT END NOISE/RATTLE – ANTI-RATTLE CLIP LOOSE OR MISSING FORD: 2008 E-Series 2008 E-Series vehicles may experience noise from the front brakes typically at low speeds, worse over bumps and goes away when the brakes are applied. SERVICE PROCEDURE Figure 1 NOTE: IF THE ANTI-RATTLE CLIPS ARE MISSING, DAMAGED OR WILL NOT … Read more