1996 Ford Contour service bulletins & manufacturer communications
223 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Contour. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 223
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt020503 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 21, 2005
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 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
- Inoperative shift interlock solenoid or repeat instrument interface module failure. *tt16880 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition. *tt03103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 26, 2003
- Compressed natural gas (cng). Rough idle or no start when cold. Vehicles equipped with cng bi-fuel engine only. *tt03102 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 26, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Replacement speaker installation tips. *tt022001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Subject regarding automatic shifter assembly or the indicator housing replacement. *tt15894 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection. *tt0253 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 18, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the cd4e transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor replacement, possible diagnostic trouble…0224 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt15636 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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 vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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 compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles may exhibit rough idle or no start when cold. *tt01231 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 26, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or egr diagnostic trouble codes 332, p0401, p1407 (lackof egr flow). *tt15390 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil rsistances for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt01214 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise that appears to come from the front wheel bearings. *tt15241 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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 experience a loss of function with the heater blower motor switch in one or more switch positions. *slc01M07 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a/c discharge air temperatures differences of greater than 10 degrees f from registers on left side of dash than on right. *tt15065 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 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 equipped with daytime running lamps (drl) may exhibit the high beam indicator in the instrument cluster flashing when the daytime running lamps are on. *tt14775 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Owner notification program regarding additonal coverage for the engine cooling fan. *tt00M13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes between the compuvalve connections when connecting or disconnecting the main com…00239 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l duratec (24v) engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p0420 and / or p0430. *tt14490 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l duratec engine may exhibit an engine overheat condition due to lack of circulation of coolant. *jb14375 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch cylinder snap ring with respect to the legs of the forward clutch piston. *jb00182 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb00S03 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Addressing concerns of vibration noise from the rear of vehicle after installation of the compressed natural gas (cng) tank on bi-fuel vehicles only. *jb00152 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 24, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience a no start condition and / or the 10 amp gfi injector fuse may open. *jb00141 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a false high spark advance readings when using a new generator star (ngs) tester. *tt00133 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 2000
- Due to an internal design change to the solenoid tank valve, the pressure release device (prd) can no longer be removed from the tank valve without first venting the fuel tank. **m…0085 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 17, 2000
- The temperature gauge reads high in the normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature.98166 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 7, 2000
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (pcm) replacement during service and may not run on cng or lpg., recalibration of the pcm/replacement. *mjs00611 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 20, 2000
- Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs0019 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines may exhibit symptoms of clutch slippage or no clutch engagement after performinb repairs to the clutch system. *mjs13761 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Clutch will not engage after service.7923 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- World wide diagnostics service tip.7864 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2000
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in fluid collecting on the main control assembly. *tt99249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Owner notification program providing additional coverage for replacement of the blower switch, resistor and attached wire connectors. This additional coverage is provided in case t…99M01 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt13454 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip. *tt7430 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine and cd4e transmission may exhibit a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt7349 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60-70 mph. *tt7344 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Concerns with a harsh shift felt at large throttle openings (or at heavy acceleration rate) on some vehicles. *tt99201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Under hood wire harness. Additional 10 years or 100,000 miles. Ford. *kb9903 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine and cd4e transmission may exhibit a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt13379 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles with rear disc brakes may exhibit a squeak in the rear suspension area. *tt13387 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Customer may comment on vibration at 60 - 70 mph at cruise. *tt13364 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Exhibiting a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt13316 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system. *tt99195 · 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 clunk/rattle on tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *mjs13178 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt6994 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement. *tt6906 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Owner notification program for additonal coverage on heater blower switch, resistor and attached wire connectors replacement. This additional coverage is provided in case the vehic…99M07 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Concerns with 2.5l engine equipped vehicles and cd4e transaxle exhibiting a starter grinding noise and / or lack of starter drive engagement. *tt9913137 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking or clunking sound during rapid acceleration / deceleration as when letting off and putting your foot down on the accelerator quickly. *tt11725 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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
- 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
- Concerns with vibration at 60 - 70 mph. *tt6320 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 1, 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving. *tt9989 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 3, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60 - 70 mph (100 - 115 kph). *tt6091738 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1999
- Information regarding decklid release issues. *tt12726 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan. *tt12707 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1999
- Experiencing vibration at 60 - 70 mph (110 - 12- kph). *tt9912781 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1999
- Online service information pertaining to various decklid release issues. *tt6243 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1999
- Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving. *tt6201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 1999
- Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather. *tt996041 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1999
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt12556 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Concerns with the left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the center and / or right vents. *tt12525 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may require steering wheel and airbag replacement. *tt12508 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems. *tt5892 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a left air conditioning panel register discharge temperature that is warmer than the center and / or right vents. *tt5849 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject on steering wheel & airbag replacement. *tt5810 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Concerns with the timing arrows/flags on the back of the camshaft sprocket (s) are mis-marked by as much as 30 degrees rotation. *yc982514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 1998
- Safety recall involving certain vehicles with automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel - part availability). *tt98S26S2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Safety recall involving certain vehicles with automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel. *tt98S26S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 7, 1998
- 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
- Some vehicles maye xhibit exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0171 and p0172 stored in memory. *tt5306 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt5203 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Minimal clearance of the cd4e transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult. *yc982311 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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 may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs12174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles built prior to 6/16/98 may have a broken / detached instrument panel cluster bezel gaphider. *tt985089 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles equipped ith 2.0l may require replacement of the left air bag module or steering wheel during normal repair situations. *mjs12140 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles built prior to 6/16/98 may have a broken/detached ip clustr bezel gaphider. The hider is a hinged flap between the steering column shroud and the ip bezel. *mjs12075 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Concerns with temperature reads high within normal range when engine is at normal operating temperature. *yc98213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 experience a stall or rough idle after starting in ambient temperatures. *yc98207 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Subject on engine block heaters. *tt98B21 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Some 1995/1996 2.5lford, contour/ mercury, mystique vehicles may run rough and display an illuminated mil after recall 97e61 is performed. *ak99-4700 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may illuminate the malfunction indicator light on or run rough after recall 97e61 is performed. *tt11810 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may run rough and display an illuminated malfunction indicator light on after recall 97e61 is performed. *tt11808 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Som e vehicles may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp on or run rough after recall 97e61 is performed. * tt4702 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may run rough and display an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp after recall 97e61 is performed. *tt4700 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Brief information regarding vehicles with malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 set. *tt4624 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- An engine coolant loss may occur from the engine block heater area. *yc9886 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Issue with door speaker grilles may crack during normal usage on some vehicles. *yc9881 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 27, 1998
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc9874 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a customers concern of a rattling sound from engine timing belt area during warm-up. *yc982672 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information regarding multiple abs codes. *yc980309 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Experiencing a premature failure of the catalyst substrate material in the catalyst / exhaust manifold assembly. *yc97E61 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles parking brake equipped with rear disc brakes may stick and/or bind when attempting to release. *yc985A17 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · 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
- 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
- During removal the license plate attaching fasteners may break. *yc9841 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Concerns with incorrect brake shoe / lining assembly. *tt983081 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 26, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit multiple wheel speed sensor codes. *tt983216 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Feb 13, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a vibration at highway speeds. *tt983583 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 7, 1998
- Information regarding the malfunction indicator light (mil) and misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, and p0306 with no driveability con…983590 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 6, 1998
- Subject regarding seat belt locator button replacement. *tt9810799 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Conditions with misfire diagnostic trouble codes with 2.0l engine. *tt98-0314 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Stall on cold start when cold. *ak980309 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 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
- Information on the service bay diagnostic system (sbds) and reselecting an incorrect qualifier. *tt976007 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 1997
- Concerns of sulphur odor from exhaust system. *tw97050110616 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1997
- Climate control system vacuum motor links falling off may be repaired by adding the appropriate size internal star washer retainer to the end of the shaft after installing the link…BC106019705 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 1997
- Some 96 & 97 vehicles misbuilt with 1998 model year fuel gauge. *twBC2446970501 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Engine oil pressure specification. *twBC2432970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Customer complaints of doors that lock inadvertently. *twBC2395970501 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
- Climate control system - vacuum motor links falling off - repair with locally procured star washer. *twBC2243970501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 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
- Leak- automatic transmission fluid- cd4e transaxle in fluid collection on main control assembly. *jd9759 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Parking brake- parking brake sticks and binds- does not release- vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes. *jd9752 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Micron filter - reminder that the filter must be changed every 15000 miles - symptoms that might indicate need for change include poor a/c-heater performance and/or window fogging.…BC3100970224 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 24, 1997
- Clicking noise caused by differential lube tube contacting differential case. *twBC3162970218 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 18, 1997
- Transaxle- cd4e- harsh shift and/or engagement- diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 628 or p0741- service tip. *jd9746 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Hard start- cold ambient temperatures near or below -18 degrees celsius (0 degrees fahrenheit)- hehicles with 2.0l engine. *jd9741 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtc's 628 or p0741. *twBC3204970214 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 14, 1997
- Fead belt slips when wet or alternator light on/decreased power steering assist. *twBC3227970212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 12, 1997
- Battery illumination and decreased power steering assist when driving through deep puddles. *twBC3232970211 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 11, 1997
- Rear appliques - service kit being developed to repair damaged appliques from license plate changes. *twBC3245970210 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- Some early built 96 model year contour/mystique may be equipped with 95 level heater cores. *twBC3284970206 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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
- Carpet- poor fit and/or pulls from underneath cowl side trim panel- vehicles built through 10/18/96. *jd9731 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Water drips from the evaporator case onto the floor while the a/c system is operating. *jdBC9692970201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Vehicles have a cabin air filter that must be changed every 15000 miles. *jdBC1032697020 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 1997
- VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TWBC0303A97020 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Egr issues - if normal pc/ed diagnosis fails, failure may be due to carbon deposits. *twBC0302970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Buzz/rattle on tip in - instrument panel area. *twBC0301970201 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 1997
- MULTIPLE ABS CODES. *TWBC0300A97020 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Vehicles exhibiting harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtcs 628 or p0741. *jdBC1026697230 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Vehicles may be equipped with 95 level heater cores. *jdBC1024297230 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 23, 1997
- The third/fourth synchronizer assembly should be installed with the large collar facing outward (toward reverse gear). *jdBC1018897230 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- The third/fourth synchronizer assembly should be installed with the large collar facing outward- the service manual incorrectly advises to install the third/fourth gear assembly wi…BC3490972301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JDBC0303972301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Dtc's 332 or p1401 - lack of egr flow. *jdBC0302972301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Buzz/rattle on tip in - instrument panel area. *jdBC0301972301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Intermittent surging, bucking or shudder concern, intermediate erratic speedometer and/or possibly dtc 452- inspect the vss and speedo gear. *jdBC0044972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Low coolant light illumination on 2.5l vehicles. *jdBC0043972301 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - gaseous fuel prep (gfp) vehicles - powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming required - vehicles with 2.0l or 4.9l engine. *tw9726 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Door glass - window belt line moulding loose or falls off - vehicles built through 10/31/96. *tw9721 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Revised catalysts are now availabel for vehicles. New part should be used when a restricted/damaged catalyst is encountered, or when catalyst support material is found in the egr t…BC9599970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Concerns of locking doors, a revised door lock bezel is coming- customers may lock themselves out of the vehicle. *jdBC1012197020 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Abs light on/wheel speed sensor codes may be caused by corrosion of terminals at the hcu and wire harness 22 pin connector. *jdBC1008697020 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 2, 1997
- VIBRATION AT IDLE. *JDBC0303970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Revised catalysts are now available. *jdBC0224970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Abs light on/wheel speed sensor codes may be caused by corrosion of terminals. *jdBC0201970201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Buzz/rattle on tip in during cruise that appears to come from center of right side of the instrument panel. *jdBC0195970201 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Concerns of locking doors, a revised door lock bezel is coming. *jdBC0142970201 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Intermittent surging, bucking or shudder concern, intermediate erratic speddometer and/or possibly dtc452. *jdBC0044970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Engineering is investigating incidents of low coolant light illumination on 2.5l contour/mystiques. *jdBC0043970201 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Transaxle - cd4e - harsh shift and/or engagement - diagnostic trouble code 628 or p0741. *tw962614 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- 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
- Parking brake - parking brake sticks and binds - does not release - vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes. *tw96256 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Inoperative power door locks. *twBC0350961126 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 26, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Noise - grinding or clashing heard when shifting into 3rd gear - vehicles with mtx-75 transaxle - vehicles built through 9/1/96. *tw96248 · 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
- Improved front brake pad. *twBC0503961111 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 11, 1996
- Concerns of moulding at bottom of door window glass coming loose. *twBC0502961111 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 11, 1996
- Squeaks from the rear suspension. *twBC0501961111 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 11, 1996
- VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TWBC0303961101 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Carpet pulls from under right front door. *twBC0302961101 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Intermittent stalling during high ambient temperatures and parking lot maneuvers. *twBC0301961101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 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
- Diagnosing charging or starting system concerns of potential chafe between circuit 30 & the subframe in the area between the alternator & the mega-fuse. *ttBC0785961014 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 14, 1996
- Weld connection concern w/ the forward/direct/coast clutch cylinder & hub assy. *ttBC0784961014 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 14, 1996
- New pcm calibration to correct low speed maneuver, high ambient temp, & start/run/stall concerns. *ttBC0783961014 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 14, 1996
- Complaints of stalling on 1996 & 1997 vehicles w/ 2.0l cd4e. *ttBC0824961010 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 10, 1996
- Revised evaporator case f7rz-19850-ga for water dripping from evaporator case onto the floor while the a/c system is operating. *ttBC9692961001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *ttBC9688961001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1996
- 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 manifold…BC9666961001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Complaints of stalling on vehicles with 2.0l cd4e engines. *ttBC9641961001 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Concern of one or more injectors staying on at times.BC9640961001 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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
- Subjec regarding the mtx-75 transaxles will be installed certain mode year vehicles. *tt96712 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 1996
- 2.5l cold start/stall. Perform normal diagnostics including the use of sbds to determine system faults. If no error codes are indicated by normal diagnostics, replace idle air cont…BC0237960102 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Engineering is investigating a concern on the cd4e transaxle where transmission fluid mists from the transaxle vent tube. This concern causes transmission fluid to puddle on top of…BC0186960102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Front door windows which bend or come out of the track may be repaired by the following procedure (refer to the service manual).BC0185960102 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Open fuse 30 may be caused by interference between the instrument cluster flex circuit & the lh side steering column retaining bolt. If damage is present, remove the lh steering co…BC0183960102 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 1995
- For concerns of hard start/no start, start/stalls or hesitation, make sure the tank contains fresh 87 octane fuel from a high volume service station in your area. This concern may …BC0181960102 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Discharged battery or brake lights stuck on may be caused by a mal- adjusted brake light switch.BC0100960102 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 1, 1995
- To improve startability of 2.0l engine at ambient temps below 0 deg f (-18 c) depress the accelerator to approx. 1/4 throttle & crank for 5 sec. If the engine does not start, conti…BC0090960102 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1995
- 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