2001 Ford Mustang service bulletins & manufacturer communications
122 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford Mustang. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 122
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for s…CSP-08B01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2008
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f…07212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the settle…05N04 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 14, 2005
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt041601 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Exhaust leak - cracked or separated right side exhaust pipe - 3.8l and 3.9l engines. *tt041003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Manual transmission hard to shift into first/reverse from a stop. *tt04198 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 4, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- 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 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Tr3650 manual transmission - jumps out of gear 2nd and/or 3rd - clash noise and/or raspy feel on gear engagement. *tt04156 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may inc…04111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 14, 2004
- Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u1147 and/or u1262. *tt17868 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 02m01 supplement #4. Certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted egr pressure sensor - additional egr pressure sensor warrant…02M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Exhaust leak. Right side exhaust pipe on 3.8l or 3.9l engine. *tt04103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 31, 2004
- Gear whine in 1st, 3rd and reverse gears. *tt17577 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Thump noise when a/c clutch engages. *mj17531 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may include r…03223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Headliner sagging in rear of vehicle. *tt0412 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Driveline clunk during gear changes and/or quick acceleration after coast (tip-in) clunk. *tt17510 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Engine-romeo built 4.6l 2v-tick noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003. *mj03256 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 22, 2003
- Condensation and/or water accumulation in the headlamp assembly. *tt17453 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Thump noise when air conditioning clutch engages. *tt17286 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Convertible top lifting unevenly. *tt17171 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6l 2v engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an engine tick noise that is present at all temperatures during idle. 2004 m…03164 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 18, 2003
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Loose door trim panel or a noise from the door trim panel area when driving over bumps. *tt16907 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2003
- 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.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Popping type noise while turning into or out of an incline, such as turning into a driveway, at low speeds (below 15 mph (25 km/h). *tt0395 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 12, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy with diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0402, p1400, p1401. *tt *jb0361 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 2003
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401, or runs rough, lacks power,…0322 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 3, 2003
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8l engine and the t5 transmission may exhibit high idle between shifts. *tt16644 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- Passenger seat rubs against door panel. *tt030105 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt0258 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj02221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications. *tt16380 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Convertible top lifts unevenly. *tt16316 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Some convertibles may exhibit a condition where the convertible top lifts unevenly. *tt15300 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Noise-windnoise from the a pillar area. *mj02178 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some cobras may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveline during a quick accleration just after coast (tip-in clunk). *tt16069 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift into gear condition paritcularly from a stop into first or reverse gear. *tt16067 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a wind noise from either side of the a-pillar area. *tt15969 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with the tr6350 manual transmission may exhibit a light ticking / rattle noise while driving after a cold engine start. *tt15934 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding inaccurate speedometer. *tt15922 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6l romeo engine may exhibit a slight oil leak or weep at the cylinder head to block joint. *tt15850 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight oil leak at the cylinder head to block joint. *tt15793 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- On some vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine, the front end accessory drive (fead) belt may hydroplane on the water pump pulley whenthe belt is splashed with water. *tt0254 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 18, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Subject regarding speed control lamp. *tt15702 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition. *tt0222 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Concerns with a tr3650 manual transmission exhibiting clash/grinding sound during the first few miles of driving. *tt15669 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Concerns with cobra spark knock condition. *tt15611 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2002
- 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. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Some convertibles may exhibit a condition where the convertible top lifts unevenly. *tt15585 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some cobras may exhibit a spark knock condition under acceleration. *tt15571 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some bullitt vehicles may have the lettering come off the bullitt authenticity sticker that is found on the driver's side shock tower. *tt15505 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting door glass inoperative condition. *tt15463 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Information on driveline clunk for cobra models. *tt15462 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the t45 manual transmission may exhibit a condition of being stuck in reverse, difficult to shift into reverse or may pop out of reverse. *tt01235 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 26, 2001
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and p030x codes. *tt15373 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illumin…012113 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Some bullitt vehicles may exhibit a hesitation or stumble condition when driving over bumps. *tt15342 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some cobras may exhibit spark knock condition under acceleration. *tt15337 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fogging condition inside the headlamps. *jg15283 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble codes p0161 and / or p0141. *jg15277 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Concerns with diagnostic trouble codes p1516, p1518, p1519, and p1520. *tt15255 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some cobra models may exhibit a spark knock condition under acceleration. *tt15247 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit the door glass coming off of the window track. *tt15205 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding imrc set screw warranty repair.*jb01T04 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a stain on the inside of the headlamp lens.15151 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Subject concerning some vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine may exhibit a mil lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0161 stored in memory. *yh15179 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles exhibit the door glass popping off track. *yh15178 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty engaging 1st or 2nd gear, transmission shift fork bending. *yh15175 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a tire vibration caused by the wheels/tires not being properly balanced at the assembly plant. *slc15134 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss. *yh15158 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt01137 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 9, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may become hard to shift into gear particularly from a stop into first or reverse gear. *tt15063 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping or clunk noise in the suspension or transmission tunnel area when accelerating or during turns. This may also be identified by a creak / clunk f…15031 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a powertrain noise described as a brief roar, hoot or groan betwen 2500 - 3500 rpm when the clutch pedal is half way d…15067 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some mustang bullitt gt vehcles may exhibit a detonation (spark knock) on heavy acceleration that can occur at any rpm. *tt01123 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 25, 2001
- A whining noise heard from the rear during coastdown from 97 to 56 km/h (60 to 35 mph). This noise will disappear when the vehicle slows down below 56 km/h (35 mph). This may be ca…01108 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 28, 2001
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial start-up after several hours of cold soak. *tt14907 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2001
- This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter reset is required during powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument clust…14918 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2001
- Information pertaining to gt and cobra manual transmission service. *tt14879 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6l romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt14864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative door glass due to the window regulator rear track roller breaking off of the window stud. *tt14826 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a ticking or clicking type noise in first gear. *tt0158 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 19, 2001
- Some 2001 modelyear 3.8l vehicle engines may have oil pumps built with a new sealing process called liquid injection sealing (lis). *tt0148 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Some vehicles built 09/18/2000 - 11/03/2000 may exhibit a shorted coil / open pcm fuse / no start or runs rough condition. *tt14762 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start, diagnostic trouble code p1233 and / or p1414, right front exterior lighting, turn lamp erratic and anti-lock brake warning lamp on. *tt14740 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Information on vehicles exhibiting an inoperative auxiliary power point. *tt14716 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Concerns with 4r70w automatic transmission built before 02/22/2001 exhibiiting a ticking noise in first gear. *tt14708 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips. *tt0125 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 5, 2001
- Vehicles may experience transmission ticking noise in 1st gear. *jb14628 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Concerns with climate control blows defrost regardless of position. *jb14608 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a speaker / buzz rattle when operating the audio system. *jb14581 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission may exhibit a hesitation / stumble when cold under moderate / heavy load with no malfunction indicator lamp light or other…14540 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission may exhibit a hesitation / stumble when cold under moderate / heavy load with no malfunction indicator lamp light or other…14540 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some police interceptors may exhibit poor acceleration at wide open throttle after the 3-4 shift from 110 mph up to the vehicle speed limiter (130 mph). *tt14538 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some vehicles built before 10/23/00 equipped with 3.8l engines may exhibit a concern with radio interference on am stations only. *tt14524 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Information pertaining to 4.6l 4v pulley instructions. *tt14520 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Subject regarding parking brake control assembly modification. *tt00S37S1 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration that may be heard of felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300 rpm, and goes away when depressing the clutch at least 25mm. *tt00241 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 27, 2000
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience a whining noise heard from the rear during coastdown from 97 to 56 km/h (60 to 35 mph). This noise will disappear when the vehicle slows down below 56 …00231 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.8l engine and built between job #1 through 10/27/2000 may exhibit a rough idle at low mileage. *tt14466 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Subject regarding installation of crankshaft pulley torque specification. *tt14520 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000