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
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V399 Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUMMARY: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V608 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 283,413 Axle Recall Remedy may been Performed Improperly If the brackets were not installed properly, the rear axle may fracture, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V193 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 27,000 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUMMARY: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN VIRGINIA. OVER TIME, CORROSION CAN WEAKEN THE REAR AXLE MAKING IT … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10205035 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160070 Summary Safety recall 10S13 – Rear axle corrosion – requests for recall service action FORD: 1998-2003 WINDSTAR This article supersedes TSB 14-0167 to provide updated contact direction to the Special Service Support Center. ISSUE For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for … Read more