1997 FORD ESCORT Recalls (2)

Campaign:
02V323000 on 12/18/2002
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
11/01/1995 - 09/04/1997
Affected:
396,217
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.
Consequence:
This may, in turn, cause the air bag readiness light to illuminate and in very rare occurrences, air bag deployment, melted wiring, or fire may occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install the shield over the iabm and apply nyogel grease to the connector. owner notification began february 11, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04E048000 on 07/12/2004
Component:
Seat belts:front
Affected:
388
Defect:
Certain trw driver's side seat belts manufactured on december 6 and 9, 2002, for use as replacement equipment for 1997 ford escort 4-door and station wagon platform vehicles, ford's p/n f7cz54611b09aac. the seat belt assemblies exhibit a no-lock condition which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Trw will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. the recall began on august 27, 2004.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to service replacement equipment for use in 1997-2003 model year ford escort and mercury tracer 4-door and station wagon vehicles and has no relation to any original equipment installed in ford vehicles by ford motor company.for more information customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1997 FORD ESCORT TSBs (150)

Bulletin:
BC0717961021
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information for when replacing an interior trim component under warranty. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0760961016
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Wave spring located under the forward one-way clutch in no longer one piece. it has been 'split'. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0770961015
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Diagnosing vehicles which exhibit the symptom of brake drag. *tt
Bulletin:
BC5197961001
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *tt
Bulletin:
BC9666961001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
2.5l duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator, water pump belt/tensioner, egr tube, linkshaft bracket or exhaust manifolds. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0407961115
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts. *tw
Bulletin:
BC0490961112
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed component. *tw
Bulletin:
BC0540961107
Component:
105200 power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit a "click" noise from the area of the front cv joints while shifting between drive and reverse. *tw
Bulletin:
BC9714961101
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Diagnostic instructions for servicing evaporative emission purge flow system. *tw
Bulletin:
96246
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
Bulletin:
96249
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
9623A1
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
1997 escort/tracer - fix it right tips - common locations of intermittent visual concerns. *tw
Bulletin:
9623A2
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
1997 escort/tracer electrical intermittent - inspection areas. *tw
Bulletin:
9623A3
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
1997 escort/tracer - fix it right tips - water leaks. *tw
Bulletin:
9623A4
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
1997 escort/tracer - fix it right tips - common locations of intermittent vibration, pull and shudder concerns. *tw
Bulletin:
9623A5
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
1997 escort/tracer - fix it right tips - common locations of intermittent noise/squeak and rattle concerns. *tw
Bulletin:
9623A6
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
1997 escort/tracer - fix it right tips - common locations of intermittent odor concerns. *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:
96225
Component:
075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Summary:
Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - 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:
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:
BC0014970201
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles built thru 6/96 may exhibit a "buzzing" noise from the dash panel area for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition is switched off. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0131970201
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Vehicles having a water leak concern under the drive and/or passenger front seats. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0181970201
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Initial printing of the 1997 service manual contained incorrect alignment specifications. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0265970201
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Exhibiting an air bag warning light. dtc 13 or 51. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0267970201
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
The cargo/trunk lamp lens/cover has been deleted as of 10/1/96. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0300970201
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Mil light on with dtc's p0443 and p1443. *jd
Bulletin:
BC1016697020
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles built thru 6/96 may exhibit a "buzzing" noise form the dash panel area for approximately 3 seconds after the igniton is switched off. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0014972301
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles built thru 6/96 may exhibit a "buzzing" noise from the dash panel area for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition is switched off. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3340972301
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Radio wire harness shorted to ground at the radio chassis. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3352972301
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Vehicles which exhibit an abs warning light and no diagnostic codes should be inspected for a poor electrical ground at g-302. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3431972301
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
The engine block heater kit instruction sheet #7000 has a misprint on installation instruction #8. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3432972301
Component:
103500 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Summary:
Vehicles exhibit automatic transmission shifter issues resulting in either the inability to remove the ignition key form the ignition lock cylinder, or inability to move the shifter out of "park." *jd
Bulletin:
BC3514972301
Component:
354300 equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Summary:
Roof rack cross bar was revised to eliminate the adhesive strip on the bottom surface. *jd
Bulletin:
BC1018097230
Component:
354300 equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Summary:
The roof rack cross bar was revised to eliminate the adhesive strip on the bottom surface. *jd
Bulletin:
BC1020297230
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Engine block heater kit (#f7cz-6d008-aa) instruction sheet #7000 has a misprint on installation instruction #8. *jd
Bulletin:
BC1020397230
Component:
103500 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Summary:
Vehicles which exhibit automatic transmission shifter issues resulting in either the inability to remove the ignition key from the ignition lock cylinder, or inability to move the shifter out of "park". *jd
Bulletin:
BC1023197230
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Abs warning light and no diagnostic codes should be inspected for a poor electrical ground at g-302. *jd
Bulletin:
9734
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp- mil illumination with diagnostic trouble code 0401 stored in memory- vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine. *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:
BC3080970226
Component:
114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Summary:
Intermittent mil lights may be due to chafing of the injector wire harness. *tw
Bulletin:
9744
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Exhaust- exhaust noise from behind instrument panel or rear of engine- 2.0l vehicles built through 9/1/96. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3340973101
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
The radio wire harness shorted to ground at the radio chassis. *jd
Bulletin:
BC1030797020
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlamp concern. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3218970213
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlamp concerns for escort/tracer. *tw
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:
97610
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
Bulletin:
97612
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Noise- "buzzing" noise heard from instrument panel area for 3 seconds after ignition switch is turned off and/or at engine idle speed on deceleration while driving- vehicles with 2.0l engine. *jd
Bulletin:
BC2231970501
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
The power steering transducer is now released as a serviceable component. *tw
Bulletin:
BC2430970501
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a slight delay from park-to-reverse and park-to-drive after being parked for a lengthy period of time. *tw
Bulletin:
BC3218970501
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Engineering is investigating if any headlamp concerns exist for 97 escort/tracer. *tw
Bulletin:
BC105139705
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a mil (malfunction indicator lamp) and dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1443 stored in memory with no driveability concerns. *tw
Bulletin:
97050110606
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
The power steering transducer is now available as a serviceable component. *tw
Bulletin:
97050110628
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Fuel diagnostics were computer exhibits dtc 300. *yc
Bulletin:
9705013906
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Hotline information regarding audio repair. *yc
Bulletin:
97111097234
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc
Bulletin:
9831
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *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:
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:
9852
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:
9861
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Difficulties removing key from ignition on some vehicles. *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:
9874
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
Bulletin:
980316
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Condition regarding the engine misfire code ( dtc p0304 ). *yc
Bulletin:
982534
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of steady or intermittent miss with dtcs p0300 and p0304. this may be caused by a spread electrical terminal in connectors at injector. repair terminal/connector concern by using a small scre
Bulletin:
983218
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Engineering is investigating if any headlamp concerns exist for some vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
98259
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent, scuff, abrasion and/ or discoloration resulting from assembly, transit, dealer prep and/or customer usage. *yc
Bulletin:
98204
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
A portion of foam tape at the windshield and instrument panel (i/p) may be sticking out on some vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
982010
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
Bulletin:
982017
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing " squeaking " and / or " rattling " noises may occur during different driving characteristics and from varying points on the vehicle. *yc
Bulletin:
982310
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
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:
12594
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor (tr). *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:
9819
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent operation or inoperative interior dome lamp. *tt
Bulletin:
99810
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Exhibiting a clicking noise heard while applying the brakes after changing vehicle direction on some vehicles. *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:
6416
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Brief information regarding transmission fluid appearance. *tt
Bulletin:
983103
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Conditions with carpet pulling out from underneath the left / right cowl side trim panel. *tt
Bulletin:
983162
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Concerns with paint stains on the hood which may be caused by windshield washer solvent leaking from the windshield washer jets while driving. *tt
Bulletin:
9811340
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Information on replacing the wiring harness on some vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
9811345
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Engineering is investgating vehicles exhibiting a condition in which the ignition key is difficult to turn and / or difficult to remove the from the switch. *tt
Bulletin:
996877
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi engine may exhbit a lack of heat and temperature gauge reading cold. *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:
99195
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *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:
6932
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or mil on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission range sensor. *tt
Bulletin:
6934
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code p1744. *tt
Bulletin:
7076
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs
Bulletin:
13214
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs
Bulletin:
981512
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. ak
Bulletin:
981520
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Integrated air bag monitor replacement service kit. yd
Bulletin:
13421
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft br-18 front brake pad. *tt
Bulletin:
7369
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft front brake pad part number br-18 (xu2z-2v001-ra). *t
Bulletin:
13494
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some vehicles with the 2.0l spi engine may exhibit a lack of heat and temperature gauge reading cold. *tt
Bulletin:
0015
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
8316
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the magazine or is not responding to command from the radio.
Bulletin:
0069
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while braking, brake drag and/or uneven front brake pad wear may occur. *mjs
Bulletin:
0059
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject concerning the idle-vibration- 2.0l and zetec engines- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
12174
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs
Bulletin:
985A12
Component:
354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
Summary:
Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
9811473
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a custome concern of steady or intermittent miss with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 and p0304. *tt
Bulletin:
11518
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit concerns created by water ingestion into the integrated relay control module (ircm). *tt
Bulletin:
11525
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on the different types of remote keyless entry systems. *tt
Bulletin:
11526
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
The workshop manual reference to transmission fluid temperature sensor resistance is incorrect. this bulletin list the correct resistance. *tt
Bulletin:
13107
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Concerns with lack of heat / thermostat contamination. *tt
Bulletin:
13160
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit transmission and / or malfunction indicator lamp on concerns relating to the diagnosis and replacement of the transmission ranger sensor (trs). *tt
Bulletin:
13162
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code p1744. *tt
Bulletin:
12834
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Brief information regarding transmission fluid. *tt
Bulletin:
7292
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Nners of the edsr-of-the-month quality award announcement for september. *tt
Bulletin:
982037
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Initial printing of 1997 service manual contained incorrect alignment specifications.gn
Bulletin:
99-8-15
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
99111
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *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:
11769
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has thoroughly warmed up. *tt
Bulletin:
5203
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt
Bulletin:
5264
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Information concerning click noise from front calipers during brake application. *tt
Bulletin:
5381
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Brief information stating that the ngs fuel economy test on some vehicles may not function properly. *tt
Bulletin:
12216
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
This bulletin mentions that for all vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt
Bulletin:
12294
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject regarding the ngs fuel economy test. *tt
Bulletin:
12295
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on, stall at tip-in from idle, engine hesitation, and / or surge caused by the mass air flow (maf) sensor. *tt
Bulletin:
14846
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with 2.0l spi engine only, may exhibita burning oil smell noted from outside or from within the passenger compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
14993
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting operational concern. *tt
Bulletin:
01156
Component:
138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Bulletin:
01157
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
Bulletin:
01181
Component:
103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Summary:
Brake shift interlock.*jb
Bulletin:
01205
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt
Bulletin:
0214
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
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:
0291
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0l spi engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0300 through p0304 stored. *tt
Bulletin:
020901
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Rough idle, low power and / or stall at idle, a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0300 through p0304 stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
0398
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt
Bulletin:
031515
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Idle vibration on vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi or zetec engine only. *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
Bulletin:
04V09
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Trw vehicle safety systems, inc. is recalling certain service replacement seatbelt retractors (driver's side front retractor in gray) manufactured in december 2002 and sold as a service replacement part between december 2002 and july 2004.
Bulletin:
02208
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt

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