2000 Ford Taurus service bulletins & manufacturer communications
184 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Taurus. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 184
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Safety recall 04S17 - Front coil springs - requests for recall service actionTSB160068 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 21, 2016
- For 1999-2001 Taurus or Sable vehicles Safety Recall 04S17 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the front coil sprin…16-0068 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 21, 2016
- Mercury/ford: safety recall regarding front coil springs can fracture on vehicles operating for extended periods in high corrosion areas. Model 1999-01 taurus, sable. *peTSB-14-0165 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 9, 2014
- Mercury/ford: front coil springs can fracture, after operating, for an extended period of time, in high corrosion areas, move move past spring seat and contact rupture front tire, …TSB-14-0149 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 11, 2014
- Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Speed control cable is susceptible to damage and can disconnect during hood maintenance and also interfere with full throttle ret…CSP-13B04 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jun 21, 2013
- 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
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine. *tt052212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 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
- Power window concerns - service tip. *tt05227 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Power lock concerns - service tip. *tt05224 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc05145 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 11, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. *tt18614 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH18471 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- 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
- Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position. *eh04223 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 15, 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
- 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 mo…17358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Front coil spring extended warranty coverage. Customer satisfaction program 04m04.04M04 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt17899 · 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
- Autolocks and (rke) remote keyless entry inoperative. *tt17681 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 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
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. Diagnostic service tips. *tt0415 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions. *tt17094 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 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
- Clunking/popping noise from the passenger side of the engine compartment upon acceleration and/or deceleration. *tt16982 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. Models from 1996 to 2003. *tt03123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 23, 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
- 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
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions. *tt *jb16710 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Ax4s transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition. *tt *jb16678 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Grunting noise from front power window after glass is powered to the full-up position. *tt0325 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 3, 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
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for stratification (secondary) temperature blend door. *tt02236 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Headliner grab handles loosen. *tt16315 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- LACK OF A/C COOLING. *MJ16190 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) will not cycle the ai conditioner compressor when the floor mode is selected. *tt15889 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with an ax4n/4f50n transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift. *tt15820 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- On some vehicles, there may be an inadvertent stop lamp switch activation with the brake pedal not depressed. *tt0251 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine spark knock condition on acceleration. *tt15674 · 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
- Subject regarding shudder while in reverse. *yh15559 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Some vehicles with 3.0l 2v and 3.0l ffv engines may exhibit spark knock during light accelerator tip in or heavy acceleration. *tt15481 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position. *tt15392 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park. *tt15370 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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 vehicles built prior to 10/5/2000 equipped with the 3.0l 24-valve duratec engine may exhibit cold engine long crank/hand start, transmission shudder/vibration, harsh downshift…01191 · 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 vehiclesmay exhibit an intermittent sticking/binding ignition key lock cylinder at or near the start position. *jg15280 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some flexible fuel vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose erratic fuel gauge. *tt15252 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, 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
- Saome vehicles equipped with the ax4n transmission may exhibit a p0411 code stored in memory after 00t09 has been performed. *tt15083 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Concerns with vehicles equipped with a ax4n / 4f50n transaxle exhibiting a shudder during a 3-4 shift. *tt15059 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2 valve engine and az4n transaxle may exhibit a closed throttle, downhill, surge sensation at 40 km/h (25 mph). During a 2-3 shift with no increa…01125 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 25, 2001
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt01124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 25, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag light on with a diagnostic code c1946 (driver seat track position sensor circuit malfunction) stored in memory. *tt15016 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with ax4n or 4f50n transaxle may exhibit a fluid leak from the main control cover area. *tt14911 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0411 stored in memory. *tt14357 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2001
- Subject regarding ax4n transaxle diagnostic pint point test c3 error. *tt14920 · 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
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2 valve engine and ax4n transaxle may exhibit a closed throttle, downhill, surge sensation at 25 mph during a 2-3 shift with no increase in vehic…14854 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags built prior to june 1, 2001 may exhibit an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1994 and / or b1998 (open / high resistance …14812 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 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 may exhibit a fuel odor noticed through the vents inside the vehicle. The odor may be noticed upon initial startup after hot soak. This condition produces a fuel odor…0143 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- This bulletin states that certain vehicles' powertrain control module (pcm) require a final drive ratio (not axle ratio) and tire revolution per mile information during a pcm repla…14074 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit various diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1233, p1235, p1237, p0191) and / or driveability / transmission shifting concerns due to wiring that has become c…14041 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built prior to 12/20/1999 equipped with 3.0l 2-valve engines may exhibit a crank - no start, rough idle, malfunction indicator lamp and / or any driveability sympton …13732 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l 2-valve engine and vehicles equipped with 3.0l 2v/4v may exhibit intermittent no starter crank and / or audio muting in park and neutral or an inop…14728 · 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
- Some vehicles equipped with seat side air bags may exhibit a difficult to diagnose air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1994 or b1998 (open / resistance in the driver / pa…14666 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Subject regarding body trim-decklid emblem upgrading existing se to ses emblems. *jb010202 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communications erro…14579 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles built before 12/17/99 equipped with 3.0lv-2v (vulcan) engine and ax4s transaxle and built before 01/14/2000 with an ax4n transaxle may exhibit a growl or scraping sou…14566 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations. *jb14584 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power window that will not operate downward because it's stuck / bound to the weathership header. *tt00263 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 22, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0l 2-valve engine may exhibit a spark knock condition on heavy acceleration with 87 octane gasoline. *tt00255 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communication…14533 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 1, 2000
- On some vehicles, the exhaust pipe contacts the rear control arm resulting in buzzing, groaning and / or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle. *jb00204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 2, 2000
- Some flex fuel vehicles may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code p0411 stored in memory. *tt14357 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation. *jb14355 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Information regarding engine performance, reprogramming of powertrain control module. *jb00B55 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Vehicles built with a powertrain control module (pcm) calibration strategy may cause the vehicle to erroneously illuminate the malfunction indicator light (mil) with diagnostic cod…00T09 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with an ax4n transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift. *tt14220 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Concerns with flex fuel equipped vehicles exhibiting an intermittent difficult to diagnose malfunction indicator lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code p0191 in memory. *tt14187 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Concerns with flex fuel equipped vehicles exhibiting a stall / quit or no start condition. *tt14185 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p1518 and/or p1519, related to intake manifold runner control (imrc). **mr14087 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit various driveability or transmission shift related symptoms. *tt14041 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- All vehicles containing powertrain control modules (pcm) require axle ratio and tire revolution per mile information during a pcm replacement or pcm reprogram. **mr14074 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit dtc p1518 and / or p1519, related to intake manifold runner control (imrc). *mr8583 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information on configuring axle ratio with the ngs or wds. **mr8562 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding pcm programming per onp 00b38. **mr8536 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding some vehicles exhibiting various driveability or transmission shift related problems. **mr8484 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit fluid visible around the top front corner of the chain cover. **mr8306 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area. **mr8242 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a binding, rattling, or inoperable moonroof that may be difficult to diagnose. **mr8087 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a keyless entry keypad may require the need to access the keypad code for the vehicle. **mr8018 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding vehicles equipped with 3.0l 4v gasoline engines- engine backfire on startup. **mr00B38 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Subject on a label with the incorrect r-134a refrigerant charge level as installed on some vehicles. *mjs0052 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 6, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l-2v (valcan) engine, built before 12/17/1999 with ax4s transaxle and 1/14/2000 with ax4n transaxles may exhibit a growl or scraping sound during a…8359 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 2, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l-2v (vulcan) engine, built before 12/17/99 with ax4s transaxle and 1/15/00 with ax4n transaxle may exhibit a growl or scraping sound during accelrat…13986 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Vehicles built 1/19/2000 through 2/11/2000 with ax4n transaxle may exhibit fluid visible around the top front corner of the chain cover in the area of the transaxle side pan, 8 mm …13985 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles built before november 1999 may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area. *tt13924 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Subject regarding cellular phone options. *tt14025 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Subject regarding cellular phone options. *tt8431 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles built 1/19/2000 through 2/11/2000 with ax4n transaxle may exhibit fluid visible around the top front corner of the chain cover in the area of the transaxle side pan, …8306 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles built before november, 1999 may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area. *tt8242 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles with 3.0l 2v vulcan engines may be equipped with a camshaft that was incorrectly heat treated during the manufacturing process.00B34 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 4, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under normal driving conditions.8199 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicle equipped with 3.0l 4-valve duratec engines built prior to february 8th, 2000 may exhibit an intermittent exhaust ringing noise. *tt8194 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a binding, rattling or an inoperable moonroof that may be difficult to diagnose. *tt8087 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code of p0720, p0722; output shaft speed sensor (oss). *tt8053 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2-valve engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code p0401 and / or p1408 stored in memory. This may be caus…7857 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience a bussing or groaning and or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle, vehicles built before 12-11-99. *mjs0025 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 29, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some flex fuel vehicles may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp light on with a diagnostic trouble code p0411 stored in memory. *tt14357 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Exhibiting an oil leak from the engine oil pan. *tt14355 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles equipped with side seat air bags may exhibit an intermittent air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes u2017 and / or u2018 (side crash sensor communications error) st…14579 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and multiple diagnostic trouble codes, mostly transmission related, stored in memory. The tcil lamp will also flash. *t…14427 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Information used to service ax4n transaxle equipped vehicles exhibiting shudder during 3-4 shift. *tt14220 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a dtc of po720,po722, output shaft speed sensor (oss). *mjs13826 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a keyless entry keypad may require the need to access the keypad code for the vehicle. *mjs13804 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles with 3.0l 2-valve vulcan engine have revised engine oil indicator (dipstick) graphics. *mjs13770 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l 2-valve engines may exhibit a cranks no-start, rough idle, malfunction indicator lamp and/or any driveability symptom associated with a rich or lea…13732 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 1, 2000
- The keyless entry keypad may require the need to access the keypad code for the vehicle. A keypad code card should be found in the glove box.8018 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2000
- All vehicles with securilock (parts) do not use the same type of ignition key. Different pats keys exist for different vehicles.7953 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Revised engine oil indicator (dipstick) graphics. The full level is between the min an max. If the oil reading is between the markings the level is acceptable, do not add oil. If t…7927 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Fuel pressure sensor contamination, causing cranks no-start,rough idle, malfunction indicatior lamp and/or any driveability symptom associated with a rich or lean fuel mixture.7906 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 1, 2000
- The vehicle may exhibit a dtc p0720 and p0722; output shaft speed (oss) sensor concerns.7866 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401 and/or p1408 stored in memory. This may be caused by a loss of vacuum to the e…7857 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Service tip, how to remove icp retaining spring clip.7820 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- The roter covers have been installed to reduce corrosion while in dealer storage and reduce the potential for brake shudder/vibration concerns. Therefore; do not remove rotor cover…7819 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt99242 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt99234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Some vehicles may have moisture / condensation visible in the headlamp or taillamp outer edge areas after washing or rainfall. *tt99227 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles built between october 4, 1999 and november 30, 1999 may have an incorrect r134a refrigerant charge capacity label. *tt13514 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Service tip information regarding the passive anti-theft (pats) system. *tt13568 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1999
- For vehicles that require configuration of the electronic crash sensor moudle to settings other than the preset settings, the configuration instructions were omitted from the shop …13472 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles built between october 4, 1999 and november 30, 1999 may have an incorrect r134a refrigerant charge capacity label. The charge capacity should be .96 kg (34 oz.), not …7538 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Information regarding double edsr award points. *tt7161 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- This bulletin mentions that some vehicles with an ax4s or ax4n transaxles have a new redesigned park system in the transaxle. *tt99202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Information on enabling / disabling the beltminder / autolock / horn chirp. *tt13407 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles with 3.0l 4v engines may exhibit a slight hiss or vacuum leak type sound from the intake manifold / throttle body area. *tt13403 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Subject regarding phone contacts. *tt13402 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Subject regarding double edsr award points for edsr's. *tt13297 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Subject regarding phone contacts. *tt7314 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt7249 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an error message on the new generation star tester (ngs) when attempting to enable / disable the beltminder, autolock, and (door locked) horn chirp featur…7319 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles with 3.0l 4-valve engines may exhibit a slight hiss or vaccum leak type sound from the intake manifold / throttle body area. *tt7315 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with ax4s transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting around a corner and then accelerating. *tt99184 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 6, 1999
- Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs13180 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt6997 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information on the redesigned park system in vehicles with ax4s transaxles. *tt6918 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some ax4n transaxles will have a green prior to repair tag on the lower pan. The green tag refers to this tsb article and provides a toll-free phone number to be used by all us and…99171 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 23, 1999
- Service procedure for blue service tagged transaxles. *tt99165 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 9, 1999
- Subject regarding a redesigned park system in ax4s and ax4n transaxle. *tt13151 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Subject regarding the sbds relative cam timing test. *tt13101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Subject pertaining to the sbds relative cam timing test which has been temporarily removed from use on some vehicles due to noise concerns. *tt996874 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with the ax4s transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a corner and then stepping into the throttle to accelerate away from the corne…996735 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1999