Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
EXHAUST VIBRATION AT 850 RPM – 4.0L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FORD
: 2005 Mustang 2005 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine and automatic transmission, may exhibit an exhaust vibration or resonance at approximately 850 RPM. ACTION: Install a damper kit to counter the effects of the vibrating exhaust. Refer to the … Read more
RATTLE/BUZZ/VIBRATION – TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER EXHAUST MOUNT – BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007 FORD: 2005-2008 Mustang 2005-2008 Mustang vehicles, built before 12/3/2007, may exhibit a concern with rattle/buzz/vibration from either the center stack (radio/heater) console, steering wheel, seat, floorpan, and/or gearshift area. SERVICE PROCEDURE The rattle/buzz/vibration may be caused by one or both of the … Read more
4.0L WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION – 4TH GEAR RATTLE/KNOCK NOISE ON ACCELERATION – 1800-2200 RPM APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH (72 KM/H) FORD: 2005-2007 Mustang 2005-2007 Mustang vehicles, equipped with a 4.0L engine and manual transmission, may exhibit a rattle or knocking noise on light acceleration between 1800-2200 RPM around 45 MPH (72 Km/h). It is … Read more
COLD START FEAD HOOT – WHISTLE NOISE FORD: 2007-2008 Mustang, Expedition, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer, F-150 LINCOLN: 2007-2008 Mark LT, Navigator MERCURY: 2007-2008 Mountaineer 2007-2008 F-150, Mustang vehicles equipped with a 4.6L and 5.4L engine; 2007-2008 Mark LT, Expedition, Navigator vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine; Explorer, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport Trac vehicles with … 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