1996 FORD BRONCO Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 05V388000 on 09/06/2005
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Affected:
- 4,500,000
- Defect:
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Consequence:
- A fire at the switch could occur.
- Correction:
- By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
- Notes:
- Ford recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 61,944
- Defect:
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1996 FORD BRONCO TSBs (89)
- Bulletin:
- 95616
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC2922950401
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- BC0131960102
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- 4x4 front axles must use hypoid 4x4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4x4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. it is not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in these front axles.
- Bulletin:
- 95212
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- Bulletin:
- BC0844961008
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BC5191961001
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt
- Bulletin:
- BC5195961001
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BC9688961001
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BC0313961101
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0326961129
- Component:
- 141000 air bags:frontal
- Summary:
- When diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open) on a 1994-1996 f150 or bronco that is not equipped with a passenger side air bag, check for proper ground from pin 7, circuit 629, at the air
- Bulletin:
- BC0475961114
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- A "clunk" noise heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in stop and go traffic or driving over bumps. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0001196110
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- A 'clunk' noise may be heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in stop and go traffic or driving over bumps. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0057961101
- Component:
- 141000 air bags:frontal
- Summary:
- Diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open)
- Bulletin:
- 96249
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962418
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission - e40d - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96221
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96222
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96223
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (iac) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall - after starting when engine allowed to soak from 1-4 hours - sticking idle air control (iac) valve. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96225
- Component:
- 075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
- Summary:
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96226
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96252
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962510
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307 and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962511
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962521
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Steering - clunk noise from steering column on accelerating and braking. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96265
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962612
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962620
- Component:
- 107000 power train:axle hubs
- Summary:
- Noise - ratcheting - front axle - 4x4 - self engagement of automatic hub locks. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0053970201
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e40d transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC1015397020
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC0053972301
- Component:
- 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Summary:
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC0326972301
- Component:
- 141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
- Summary:
- Air bag lamp flash-out code 33 on vehicles equiped with a passenger side air bag. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9735
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97310
- Component:
- 021242 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket
- Summary:
- Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9747
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC3287970206
- Component:
- 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Summary:
- The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9778
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9768
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97628
- Component:
- 021700 suspension:front:hub
- Summary:
- Noise- "ratcheting"- front axle- 4x4- self-engagement of automatic hub locks- bronco, f-150 and f-250 under 8500# gvw. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC2301970501
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC2361970501
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97090297187
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98021698318
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Performance enhancement for defroster. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A5
- Component:
- 034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
- Summary:
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A11
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A13
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9845
- Component:
- 045300 service brakes, air:disc:rotor
- Summary:
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98419
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9864
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9873
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 980319
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Concerns with false abs activation while light braking at low speeds. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982010
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982310
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 982323
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9943
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9814
- Component:
- 034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98113
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98123
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99816
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99129
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99139
- Component:
- 125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
- Summary:
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12905
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 983074
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99222
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99194
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99242
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98163
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Locks failed. yd
- Bulletin:
- 98168
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd
- Bulletin:
- 0015
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 0038
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 985A46
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drift or pull to the left while braking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96727
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine is cold and under acceleration. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96728
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 985A12
- Component:
- 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
- Summary:
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4626
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on vehicles exhibiting and o/d off lamp flashing with diagnostic trouble code 62 / 628 / 1728. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99-8-15
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 991210
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99152
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 002310
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01156
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01181
- Component:
- 103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
- Summary:
- Brake shift interlock.*jb
- Bulletin:
- 01246
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03148
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03181
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02176
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
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