2004 FORD TAURUS Recalls (2)

Campaign:
04V330000 on 07/07/2004
Component:
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Manufactured:
11/16/2003 - 01/14/2004
Affected:
24,277
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
Consequence:
The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. the recall began on july 20, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
16E026000 on 03/31/2016
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Manufactured:
09/30/2014 - 10/30/2014
Affected:
49,635
Defect:
Bosch brake components llc (bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models bosch quietcast bc598 and bp765, bosch blue be598 and be598h, prostop pd598 and pd765m, duralast gold dg598, duralast mkd598, stop master st598, ultrastop ult598, ultralife mx598 and mx765, brakebest mkd765, and prostop platinum pgd598. these brake pads, manufactured october 1, 2014, to october 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 ford taurus, 2001-2005 mercury sable, 1995-1999 ford taurus sho, 1995-2002 lincoln continental, and 1993-1998 lincoln mark viii vehicles. the brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
Consequence:
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. the recall began on may 26, 2016. owners may contact bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 FORD TAURUS TSBs (52)

Bulletin:
03181
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
17225
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Steering column lock discontinued. *tt
Bulletin:
17234
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt
Bulletin:
17480
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A no start/hard start condition during a cold start. *tt
Bulletin:
17481
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Hesitation when accelerating or during transmission upshift. on 3.0l 2-valve engine with powertrain control module (pcm) tear tag ptf3. *tt
Bulletin:
17511
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Noise from front suspension area. *tt
Bulletin:
17512
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
An intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0462 (fuel level sensor a circuit low) or p2067 (fuel level sensor b circuit low) caused by an improperly installed remote start system. *tt
Bulletin:
0415
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. diagnostic service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
17653
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Fuel gauge reads empty with fuel in tank. *tt
Bulletin:
17551
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Air bag system warning light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1884. *mj
Bulletin:
17358
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 models. *tt
Bulletin:
0464
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Uncommanded decklid opening, dome-light illuminated, chime sounding, and/or multiple door ajar warning. *mj
Bulletin:
17681
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Autolocks and (rke) remote keyless entry inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
17682
Component:
181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Summary:
Vibration in accelerator pedal 40-42 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
17692
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Hard start/no start cold and/or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2196/p2198. *tt
Bulletin:
17705
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Speedometer concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
17725
Component:
204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:
Wheel cover noise. *tt
Bulletin:
17867
Component:
181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Summary:
Vibration in accelerator pedal 40-42 mph on 2004-2005 taurus/sable models. *tt
Bulletin:
17802
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 (random misfire detected). *tt
Bulletin:
01431
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Cold engine hard start/no start and/or slight surging at idle. diagnostic trouble code p0300 (misfire). 3.0l 2-valve engine (gas and ffv). *tt
Bulletin:
031501
Component:
138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:
Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
041410
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp illumination due to wire harness chafing. *tt
Bulletin:
17914
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wiper continues to run. *tt
Bulletin:
031506
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a motor that operates on high speed only, and/or a blower motor resistor failure. vehicles built 5/1/2001 to 12/15/2003. *tt
Bulletin:
04158
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Wiper motor continuous operation. *tt
Bulletin:
041512
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
4f50n transaxle no 1-2 upshift and diagnositc trouble code p0732. *tt
Bulletin:
041514
Component:
138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Bulletin:
031404
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Bulletin:
17960
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171/p0174, p1131/p1151, and/or p2195/p2197 in continuous memory. *tt
Bulletin:
05310
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
Bulletin:
18411
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133, p1131 or p2195. *tt
Bulletin:
04174
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
Bulletin:
04223
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position. *eh
Bulletin:
04224
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Acceleration pedal vibration. *eh updates. *tt
Bulletin:
04189
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
042421
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Bulletin:
04251
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
042512
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
No crank - battery discharged on 3.0l 4v engine. *tt
Bulletin:
18471
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Rke inoperative. *eh
Bulletin:
05145
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc
Bulletin:
051113
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Various driveability conditions-3.0l 2v and flex fuel engine. *sc
Bulletin:
18614
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. *tt
Bulletin:
05224
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Power lock concerns - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
05227
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Power window concerns - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
041601
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Bulletin:
052218
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Spark knock, hesitation above 3000 rpm, loss of power, misfire, and possible engine damage due to detonation and pre-ignition - 3.0l-2v vulcan gas/ffv. *tt
Bulletin:
04208
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt
Bulletin:
19087
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Tenths digit not displayed on odometer after 10,000 miles/kilometers. *tt
Bulletin:
0655
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Flex fuel - long crank/hard start. *tt
Bulletin:
0607
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Extended warranty coverage for vehicles with hard start when operating on e85 fuel, powertrain control module (pcm) calibration. warranty extended for 10 years or 100,000 miles which ever comes first. sample consumer letter attached. *kb
Bulletin:
SSM 46085
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate

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