1996 Ford Escort service bulletins & manufacturer communications
90 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Escort. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 90
- 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 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
- 07-NOV-2001Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 7, 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
- Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting operational concern. *tt14993 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Concerns with premature failure occuring on the 1.9l motorcraft remanufactured longblock assembly and shortblock assembly due to ingestion of foreign objects remaining in the trans…00188 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 4, 2000
- Subject pertaining to revised door latch switch service procedure. *jb00187 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Sep 4, 2000
- This bulletin provides revised passive restraint system information contained in the workshop manual and the electrical and vaccum troubleshooting manual (evtm). *tt00124 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 12, 2000
- Subject regarding passive restraint system service information. *tt001204 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the magazine or is not responding to command from the radio.8316 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft front brake pad part number br-18…7369 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft br-18 front brake pad. *tt13421 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Concerns with paint stains on the hood which may be caused by windshield washer solvent leaking from the windshield washer jets while driving. *tt983162 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 22, 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 on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Engineering is reviewing passive restraint (motorized seatbelt) systems in certain vehicles. *tt12925 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Brief information on passive restraint (motorized seatbelt) systems. *tt6562 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard / no start condition occurring when the engine block heater is plugged in with temperatures below -18 degrees c (0 degrees f). *tt99122 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on, stall at tip-in from idle, engine hesitation, and / or surge caused by the mass air flow (maf) sensor. *tt12295 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Subject regarding the ngs fuel economy test. *tt12294 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Brief information stating that the ngs fuel economy test on some vehicles may not function properly. *tt5381 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- 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
- 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 brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has thoroughly warmed up. *tt11769 · 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
- 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
- The front brakes may have a persistent squeal during braking at speeds below 56 km/h (35 mph). *tt985A19 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking. *tt985A14 · 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
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt985A12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- 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 exhibit a slight delay from park-to-reverse and park-to-drive after being parked for a lengthy period of time. *twBC2430970501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *twBC2361970501 · 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
- 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
- Brakes- front brake "squeal" below 56 km/h (35 mph)- vehicle with 14 inch wheels. *jd9732 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Front brake squeal/noise during light brakie applications below 35 mph, replace the pads/shims kit. *jdBC1016797230 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Front brake squeal/noise during light brake applications below 35 mph, replace the pads/shims kit. *jdBC3550972301 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Mil light on with dtc's p0443 and p1443. *jdBC0300970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1794 stored in continuous memory - probe with 2.5l, escort with 1.8l and aspire. *tw96245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Noise - rumbling noise from roof area - vehicles equipped with roof rack. *tw96244 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts. *twBC0407961115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 15, 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
- Mil light on with dtc's p0443 and p1443. *twBC0300961101 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1996
- 4eat transaxle will be available as a ford quality renewal (fqr) assy. *ttBC0687961031 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 31, 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
- Wave spring located under the forward one-way clutch in no longer one piece. It has been 'split'. *ttBC0760961016 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 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
- For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *ttBC5191961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- It will be necessary to install fuse #7 in fuse panel at predelivery. The new design ignition switch does not have an off position. To ship vehicles in neutral, the key will be in …BC0398960102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Some vehicles built afer 1/25/95 may exhibit an intermittent horn operation while functioning at various steering wheel positions. The horn is grounged through the steering wheel b…BC0094960102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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