1996 Ford Thunderbird service bulletins & manufacturer communications
115 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 115
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 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
- 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
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 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
- 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
- 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
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 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
- 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
- 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
- Information regarding replacment of engine front cover gasket. **mr99B29#1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience engine coolant leaks at the engine front cover gasket. Owner notification program providing replacement of the engine front cover gasket. *tt99B29 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 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
- Subject on engine coolant leaking into the engine oil on some vehicles. *tt99207 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 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
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2l. *mjs13186 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts. *tt6996 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Concerns with engine coolant leaking into engine oil on some vehicles. *tt99131 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt991210 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- 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. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt99111 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian bu…9996 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 17, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt99-8-15 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 3, 1999
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc982323 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement. *tt985111 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement. *mjs12098 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1998
- A steering wheel movement felt when driving over rough surfaces.98216 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an rpm flare on a forced 4/2 downshift. *tt11760 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an rpm flare on a forced 4/2 downshift. Additionally, the commanded electronic pressure control is at appromately 10 psi. *tt4643 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc9887 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc9874 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt9873 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake roughness (brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and / or nibble) under light brake applications from 105 to 0 km/h (65 to 0 mph). *yc985A18 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc985A13 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc985A6 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Air inlet-water in air inlet elbow-malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates due to water contamination of air filter and/or mass air flow sensor (maf)- vehicle swith 4.6l engin…9834 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Some vehicles may have water contamination in the air filter and / or the mass air flow sensor. *tt983224 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 12, 1998
- Effective march 2, 1998m3.8l engine assembly is added to fqr(ford quality renewal) assembly program. *ak983108 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Information regarding additional coverage for intake manifold malfunctions. *tt97M91 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc97111097234 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Some vehicles may experience static in the am band of the radio while driving. *yc97090297184 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Vehicles may experience illumination of the engine cooling indicator light. *tw97050110617 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1997
- Instructions for re-installing loose fender cladding. *twBC105709705 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
- Instructions for removing and reinstalling a loose fender cladding. *twBC2364970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd97610 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Transmission- 4r70w- delayed 1-2 shift and/or rough 3-4 shifts- vehicles equipped with 4.6l engine built through 6/24/96. *jd97510 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Vibration- tires- vibration felt while driving at highway speeds- vehicles built through 12/20/96 equipped with 16 inch goodyear tires. *jd9753 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Windnoise from factory installed moonroofs. *twBC3231970211 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 11, 1997
- Engine cooling light on - possible oil leak at upper jam nut on the upper transmission cooler line. *twBC3243970210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 1997
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of "for off-road us…BC3274970207 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 7, 1997
- Vehicles may exhibit a cold start engine fead belt chirp noise. *twBC3288970206 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 6, 1997
- Vehicles exhibit a pull while braking - check for kinked brake lines , replace if necessary - replace lower arm and strut bushings on the side the vehicle pull to. *twBC3281970206 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 6, 1997
- Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd9735 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Effective immediately the 4.6l 2v engine assembly for the vehicle is available as a ford quality renewal assembly. *jdBC3342973101 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Vehicle exhibits a pull while braking, follow procedures outlined in 06-00-4 & pinpoint test "a" on 06-00-5 of the 1997 service manual. *jdBC1023897230 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Effective immediately the 4.6l 2v engine assembly for the vehicle is available as a ford quality renewal assembly. *jdBC1023597230 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- 4.6l 2v engine assembly for vehicles is available as a ford quality renewal assembly. *jdBC3342972301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- There may be delayed engagements from "park" to "reverse" or "park" to "overdrive" and/or delayed 1-2 shifts or rough 3-4 shifts- this may be due to the calibration of the powertra…9717 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Erratic shifthing of the transmission. *jdBC0226970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw96265 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw962511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307 and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw962510 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw96246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts. *twBC0407961115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 15, 1996
- Concern of a pop noise from the power window mechanism when the window reaches full up or full down position. *twBC0471961114 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 14, 1996
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed component. *twBC0490961112 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 12, 1996
- Diagnostic instructions for servicing evaporative emission purge flow system. *twBC9714961101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Diagnostic procedures for correcting vehicle drift when vehicle is equipped with 15" or 16" tires. *twBC0059961101 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Pop noise from power window mechanism. *twBC0006961101 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *twBC0313961101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *ttBC0705961022 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 22, 1996
- Brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *ttBC0704961022 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 22, 1996
- Information on side shield for the power driver & passenger seat. *ttBC0702961022 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 22, 1996
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw96226 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (iac) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall - after starting when engine allowed to soak from 1-4 hours - sticking idle …96223 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Information on engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *ttBC0990961021 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Washer fluid leakage at the base of the washer pump. *ttBC0761961016 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 16, 1996
- Vehicles equipped w/ an aode or 4r70w trans has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *ttBC0810961011 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 11, 1996
- Procedure for the abs 'amber light' comes on. *ttBC9691961001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Repair procedure for vehicles experiencing a delayed 1-2 &/or rough 3-4 shifts. *ttBC9686961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *ttBC5195961001 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 1996
- For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *ttBC5191961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Some 4r70w transmissions were built with a unique case and require a spacer to be installed between the low / reverse servo cover and retaining ring. *tt96711 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Information stating that the rear brakes on vehicles without the anti-lock brake system (abs) were changed on 11/18/95 from drum brakes to disc brakes. *tt9673 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Subject regarding new design locksets installed on certain trail vehicles. *tt9672 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Mar 25, 1996
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake sys…95212 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1995