1999 Ford Contour service bulletins & manufacturer communications
182 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Ford Contour. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 182
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0420 and/or p0430/ 2.5l engine only. *tt04104 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 21, 2004
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt041814 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p0171/p0174 or p1072/p0175 stored in memory or as hard faults. Hesitation, lack of power or runs rough condition. *tt17174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt031514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt17009 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- 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
- 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
- Instrument panel warpage repair. *tt *jb0346 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 3, 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
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concerns noted. *tt16028 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Subject regarding instrument panel cover warpage. *jg01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2002
- Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly. *tt15830 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection. *tt0253 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 18, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 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
- Owner notification program 01b78 supplement #1 regarding instrument panel cover warpage. *tt01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 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
- 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
- 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 warpage of the instrument panel cover at the front edge of the instument panel cover near the windshield, above the instrument cluster and around the g…01B78 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (pid), inputs and outputs as a diagnostic aid for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt01136 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 9, 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
- Some vehicles may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp or run rough after the catalyst is removed and / or replaced. This may be due to vacuum leaks as a result of tolerance s…14877 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 cd4e transaxle, (does not apply to mtx) may exhibit a power steering grunt / moan type noise when returning from a right turn. *tt14836 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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 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
- Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission during steady cruise driving or under light acceleration. *tt0114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 22, 2001
- Exhibiting one or multiple studs break on exhaust flanges. *jb14596 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- On some vehicles, an objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor following aggressive driving, such as full-throttle acceleration may occur. *tt00252 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 2000
- 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
- Vehicles may experience no start condition when the wiper switch is in the intermittent or low-speed setting during vehicle start-up. *jb00186 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 4, 2000
- Information pertaining to duratec oil pan investigation. *jb14355 · 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
- 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
- A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers. This coating must be removed before delivery to the customer. Yd98164 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 7, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak at approximately 30 minutes. **mr14077 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 minutes. **mr8571 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise or squeaking type noise from the rear suspension. **mr8299 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 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
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5 engine and built after may 25, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 min…8334 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking or squeaking type noise from the rear suspension occurring over bumps during low speed maneuvers only. *tt8299 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Vehicle may experience fluttering noise heard from heater plenum area vehicles built from 11/2/1998 through 12/22/1998. *mjs0041 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 21, 2000
- Vehicle may experience the malfunction inciator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *mjs0037 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 7, 2000
- Experiencing a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. *tt13866 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience a hoot noise from the idle idle air bypass solenoid on deceleration, usually in cold ambient temperatures. The idle speed may also remain slightly high…8128 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard / no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approximately 30 min…8054 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 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 a 2.5l engine and built after may 5, 1999 may exhibit an intermittent hard/no start, rough idle or hesitation after a hot soak of approxinately 30 minut…13830 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 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
- 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
- Concerns with the interior lamp staying on. *tt99248 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 29, 1999
- Objectionable exhaust, sulfur, or rotten egg odor aggressive driving on vehicles with 2.5l engine and cd4e transaxle. *tt99237 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt13468 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Experiencing an intermittentnoise described as a buzz or rattle from the center of the instrument panel or behind the cluster area. *tt13542 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt7451 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Subject regarding the check engine light may illuminate with one or more ignition coil diagnostic trouble codes that may include p0351, p0352 and / or po0353 with no associated coi…99217 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Subject regarding vehicles that have water leaking onto front floor from door panel area. *tt99215 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 18, 1999
- A condition with fuel filler door unable to close completely. *tt99204 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Some vehicles with cd4e automatic transaxle, may exhibit an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg odor from the exhaust following aggressive driving, such as full-throttle acceleratio…13399 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color. *tt13355 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles with cd4e automatic transacle may exhibit an objectionable sulfur or rotten egg odor from the exhaust following aggressive driving. *tt7311 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings. *tt7249 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles may exhibit a creaking or squeaking type noise from the rear suspension. *tt7132 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Information on investigating hard start / no start conditions accompanied by overfueling in ambients below 32f/0c, on vehicles with vct equipped 2.0l zetec engines. *tt13386 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Customer may comment on vibration at 60 - 70 mph at cruise. *tt13364 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on activating octane adjust function with ngs/sbds. *tt13336 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- Information regarding rear spring creak/squeak. *mjs13209 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Exhibiting a buzz or rattle type noise from the right side area of the instrument panel. *tt6907 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- Exhibiting a hesitation / stumble or rough running on vehiles with 2.0l engines built from 5/3/1999 to 7/26/1999. *tt6904 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit higher than expected engine rpm increase during a 2-3 upshift. *tt99172 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 23, 1999
- Exepriencing an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes p0351, p0352, and / or p0353. *tt13034 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may experience a "buzz" or "rattle" type noise from the right side area of the instrument panel at the passenger air bag above the glove box. *tt9913139 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 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
- Concerns with vehciles equipped with 2.0l engines built from 5/3/99 to 7/26/99 exhibiting a hestation / stumble or rough running. *tt9913136 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Concerns with activating the octane adjust function with ngs or sbds. *tt6707 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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 2.5l vehicles equipped with mtx-75 transaxle may not move. This may be caused by the differential gear failing. *tt99148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 12, 1999
- Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt99147 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 12, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octaine adjust feature when using the module reconfiguration method. *tt12917 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jul 1, 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
- Service tip information regarding engine oil leak diagnosis. *tt6576 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking or squeaking type noise from the rear suspension. *tt6555 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern in activating the octane adjust feature when using the module reconfiguration method. *tt6546 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a glovebox squeaking or rattle noise as the vehicle is driven over bumps. *tt6509 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles built between 7/1/98 and 12/31/98 may exhibit a fuel filler door not closing properly. *tt6501 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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
- A rough idle, stalling at an idle, reduced power and / or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1381 and p1383 may be stored im memory on some vehi…99138 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no forward engagement. *tt99137 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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 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 slight engine rpm flare on a 2-3 upshift at altitude. *tt12866 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Concerns with glovebox squeak and rattle. *tt12896 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Concerns with fuel filler door not closing properly. *tt12888 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Experiencing slight engine rpm flare on a 2-3 upshift at altitude. *tt12880 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection). *tt12846 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may have a slight engine rpm flare on a 2-3 upshift at altitude. *tt6457 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1381 and / or p1383 stored in memory. The vehicle may also have a rough idle or reduced powe…99105 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt5963 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- 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
- Conditions with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0460 stored in continuous memory without any driveability concerns. *tt9949 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 8, 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
- Cd4e transaxle may exhibit a no forward drive concern. *tt12519 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information regarding two cd4e transaxles added to ford quality renewal (fqr) program. *tt12598 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery. *tt12597 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information update on programming key fobs. *tt12552 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject on steering column gap hider service replacement. *tt12498 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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
- Some vehicles equipped with a cd4e transaxle may exhibit a transmission no forward engagement. *tt5823 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information on service replacement of the steering column gap hider. *tt5795 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Concerns with coolant leaks under severe operating conditions. *tt99B06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- On some vehicles, a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0325 (knock sensor circuit malfunction) may appear during koer, but further testing determines the knock sensor to be satisfactor…99178 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 23, 1999
- Some vehicles may have no forward engagement movement occurring although reverse engagement may be possible due to overdrive / reverse ring gear assembly causing a wobble and side …99175 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 23, 1999
- Information regarding revised water pump replacement procedure. *yc982510 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 1998
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent, scuff, abrasion and/ or discoloration resulting from assembly, transit, de…98259 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 21, 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
- Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming information when replacing transaxle. *yc98242 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Brief information regarding vehicles equipped with the new single point crash sensing system. *tt12291 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Brief information regarding the new single point crash sensing system. *tt5375 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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
- Vehicles may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with one or more diagnostic trouble codes: p0117, p0122, p0141, p0174-p0175, p0300-p0306, p…985184 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Information on diagnosing and servicing the integrated passive anti-theft system (ipats). *tt985154 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak. *tt985136 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern with unable to program passive anti-theft system (pats) keys. *tt985104 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 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 may exhibit a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminate with dtcs in the memory. *mjs12135 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Information regarding the diagnosis and service to the integrated passive anti-theft system (ipats). *mjs12122 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles transmissions may exhibit a transmission fluid leak. *mjs12119 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Subject regarding air bag restrain system changes. *tt11820 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park. Vehicle will crank and start in neutral. *tt11791 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on air bag restraint system changes. *tt4712 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park. Vehicle will crank and start in neutral. *tt4674 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on performing diagnosis or programming keys on some 1998 vehicles. *yc982511 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1998