Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye – Ford Lincoln & Mercury

2017 Ford F-150

SSM 47550 Multiple Vehicle Lines – Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye.   The new white fluorescent … Read more

3rd Row Seat Latch Strikers Could Experience Corrosion – 2004-2007 Ford Freestar & Mercury Monterey

2007 Ford Freestar

NHTSA ID Number: 10205034 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160069 Summary Safety recall 13S01 – Corrosion on sheet metal that supports 3rd row seat latch strikers – requests for recall service action     FORD: 2004-2007 Freestar MERCURY: 2004-2007 Monterey   This article supersedes TSB 14-0166 to provide updated contact direction to the Special Service Support Center.   ISSUE … Read more

Modified Vent And Hose Kit – Remanufactured AX4N And 4F50N Transmissions

Remanufactured AX4N And 4F50N Transmissions Now Shipped With A Pre-Installed Modified Vent And Hose Kit Remanufactured AX4N and 4F50N transmissions used in 2001-2003 Windstar and 2004-2007 Freestar/Monterey vehicles are now shipped with a pre-installed modified vent and hose kit.   The kit will help prevent water intrusion into the transmission by relocating the open end … Read more

Rear Brakes Accelerated Wear – 2004-2005 Ford Freestar & Mercury Monterey

REAR BRAKE LINING ACCELERATED WEAR   FORD: 2004-2005 Freestar MERCURY: 2004-2005 Monterey   2004-2005 Freestar/Monterey vehicles may exhibit accelerated rear brake pad lining wear, heavily scored rear rotors, or metal pickup in the rear lining.   ACTION: Replace the rear brake pad linings, machine the rotors as required.   PART NUMBER PART NAME 5F2Z-2200-AA [easyazon_cta … Read more