1996 Ford Probe service bulletins & manufacturer communications
83 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Probe. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 83
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 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
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with cd4e auto transaxles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes for gear ratio or harsh and delayed 1-2 / 2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine speed sensor…14936 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2001
- 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
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 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
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 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
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt99183 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 6, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Information on servicing the left steering rack bushing. *tt6583 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 concern where the check engine malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate in below freezing temperatures and diagnostic trouble code p1407 is stored in c…985016 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the check engine falfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate in below freezing temperatures and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1407 is…9812016 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- 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 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
- Some vehicles with a p0421 code stored in the powertrain control module (pcm) may not be able to identify the calibration when reprogramming. *ak983151 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- A hard to start/long crank time concern on 96-97 probe vehicles may be due to fuel pressure leak down. *twBC2372970501 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 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
- Harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtc's 628 or p0741. *twBC3204970214 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 14, 1997
- Mil code - p0421 - do not attempt repairs. *twBC3220970212 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp- diagnostic trouble code 181 or p0171 may be stored in memory- rough idle- reduced power- hesitation on acceleration- vehicles built through 11/19/95. *j…9733 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Paint blister, peel or crack concerns. *jdBC1030597020 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 1997
- 2.0l with the mil on and code p0421. *jdBC1026997020 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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 exhibiting a top of engine knock noise when starting a cold engine. *jdBC1023297230 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Air bag light flashing code 32 may be caused by all inadequate connection between the drivers side air bag module and the clock spring. *jdBC0327972301 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Noise - buzz/vibration in reverse and/or clicking noise accompanied by vibration on right hand turns during accleration - vehicles built through 1/6/97 with 2.0l engine and cd4e tr…9729 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Hard to start/long crank time concern on 96-97 vehicles due to fuel pressure leak down. *jdBC1010397020 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Metallic ticking noise from upper engine. *jdBC0304970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots. *tw962516 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw962511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Restraint system - air bag module - diagnostic fault code 51 - improved diagnostics and repair. *tw96254 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Concerns of the air bag light flashing code may be caused by an inadequate connection between the driver's side air bag module and the clock spring.BC0327961129 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 29, 1996
- Concerns of transmission popping out of 3rd or 5th gear. *twBC0422961119 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 19, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Metallic ticking noise from upper engine. *twBC0304961101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- 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
- Shoulder belt that is slow to retract may be caused by a twist in the seat belt webbing behind the 'b' pillar trim. *ttBC0763961016 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 16, 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
- Weld connection concern w/ the forward/direct/coast clutch cylinder & hub assy. *ttBC0784961014 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 14, 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
- 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
- UNKNOWNBC0180960102 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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