1994 Ford Taurus service bulletins & manufacturer communications
116 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Ford Taurus. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 116
- 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
- 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
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt02107 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 27, 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
- 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
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil pan gasket repair has been performed. *tt01124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 25, 2001
- Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with ax4s transaxle. *tt14811 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Subject regarding remanufactured ax4s sho transaxles built with a unique triple clutch pack assembly and driven sprocket support. *tt0117 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 22, 2001
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. *yh00M10 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. *yh00M09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations. *jb14584 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Information regarding premature failure of head gaskets. *jb00M09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Subject regarding customers with prior after warranty adjustment (awa) head gasket repair. *tt00M09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience premature head gasket(s) failure, which may result in engine coolant leakage, which if not detected, can cause engine overheating. *mjs00M09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Important recall information regarding vehicles that experience premature failure of the head gasket. *tt00M09 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2000
- 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
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning. *tt12570 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole. *tt12616 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. *tt12559 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods. *tt5897 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 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
- Special field action regarding revised waranty information. *tt98L20 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a speedometer pointer waiver concern. *tt12209 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a speedometer pointer wiver concern. *tt5290 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for ce…12178 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles with the ax4s transaxle have an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler line near the radiator cooler. *mjs12099 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles may experience speedometer pointer waver. *tt985027 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles may exhibit speedometer pointer waver. *mjs12967 · 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
- Some flex fuel vehicles with previously serviced fuel senders may exhibit a fuel gauge indicator that stays at approximately << tank. *tt11782 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some flex fuel vehicles with previously serviced fuel senders may exhibit a fuel gauge indicator that stays at approximately << tank. *tt4665 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Transaxles use a new transmission fluid. *yc9802169838 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience an no forward or reverse movement. *yc9802169837 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 1998
- Premature failure of engine head gaskets may occur. This condition may result in engine coolant leakage, which, if not detected or if ignored, will cause engine overheating, or in …98M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 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
- A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, ax4s & ax4n transaxle is available with improved sealing and reduced chance of the seal rolling during installation. *yc982675 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- A squealing noise may come from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking. *tt985A20 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc985A13 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc985A6 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat. *yc9849 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop. *tt983112 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 23, 1998
- Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some engines. *tt9811329 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Conditions with the malfunctioning of the indicator lamp.9817 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744. *yc97111097237 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc97111097234 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Some vehicles may experience static in the am band of the radio while driving. *yc97090297184 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *twBC2361970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Transaxle- ax4s/ax4n- diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744 stored in memory after transaxle exchange. *jd97613 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 17, 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
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Blower motor- "chirp" or "squeak" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd9743 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Recall 97s66 - advance announcement - the engine cooling fan could stall due to accumulation of ice, snow and slush when the car is operated under certain conditions of high wind, …97S66 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jdBC101209702 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- 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
- Vehicle may exhibit a chatter when releasing the clutch in reverse gear. *twBC7235961101 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *ttBC0678961025 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 25, 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
- Procedure for updating the calibration from r-11 to r-12 for stalling on decel & misfire codes on 3.0l vehicles. *ttBC9683961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Information for concerns of grunt or groan during wheel return from full right turn. *ttBC9584961001 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Some customers may experience overdrive not engaging which is related to no torque converter clutch engagement in cold weather. *tt96713 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Experiencing a squeal noise coming from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking. *tt9674 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Some vehicles may experience the air bag diagnostic light flashing. *tt9671 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 25, 1996
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake sys…95212 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1995
- A 'groaning' noise may come from the front power windows after the glass is powered full up. This noise is caused by improper lubrication on the window regulator mechanism sliding …95203 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 1995
- The power steering system may have a 'grunt' and/or 'groan' noise. This may be caused by hydraulic fluid movement within the power steering rack.95191 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 1, 1995
- Revised larger diameter comprssor clutch pulley available to correct a moaning noise condition emitted from the compressor. *twBC1371950906 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 1995
- Transaxle-revised clutch clearances-axode/ax4s. *sd95177 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1995
- Air conditioning-a/c compressor moan - vehicles with 3.8l engine. Noise -'moan' - a/c compressor-vehicles with 3.8l engine.*sd95168 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 1995
- The torque converter identification codes have been revised as of 3/1/95. *sd95157 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 1995
- Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd95153 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1995
- Wheel cover - distorted or melted vehicles with bolt-on wheel covers. *sd95151 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 1, 1995
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw95102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWN9592 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWNFD950526 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued May 1, 1995
- Vehicles with ax4n transaxle may have an engagement noise.BC8890950401 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 1995
- Vehicles may experience a clunk noise when shifting from drive or neutral into reverse or reverse to neutral or park. *twBC2962950401 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1995
- UNKNOWNRCL/94E55 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds. *tw9566 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Roughness concern during brake application. *tw9562 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Chirp or squeak from blower motor. *tw95511 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Premature wear on inner edges of rear tires may be caused by rear camber and toe settings that are not within specification. *tw9556 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Special field action - 94l02 - vehicle emission control information labels may not be correct for flex-fuel taurus with 3.0l engines. New labels will mailed to owners with instruct…SFA/94L02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Premature wear on the inner edges of rear tires. *tw9511 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 1995
- New radiator manufacturing process/modification. *tw9524 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1995
- Vehicles may not indicate fuel level properly. *tw9521 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 1995
- A low transmission fluid level may improperly set continuous memory dtc's for transmission concerns on some vehicles. *tw94267 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1994
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector. *tw94263 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 1994
- The forward clutch piston may crack on its outside diameter. *tw94247 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1994
- Front disc brake noise while braking. *tw94235 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 1994
- Objectionable odor from the exhaust system. *tw94227 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1994