1996 Ford Windstar service bulletins & manufacturer communications
177 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Windstar. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 177
- For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower cont…16-0065 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 20, 2020
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 mo…17358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2004
- 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
- Slight amount of fluid residue on the outside of the rear wheel cylinder dust boot on vehicles with rear drum brakes. *tt16987 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. Models from 1996 to 2003. *tt03123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 23, 2003
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj02221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
- 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 vehicles may exhibit a popping / grinding noise from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps or making turns. *tt02152 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 5, 2002
- Grunt / popping noise coming from the front suspension at speeds below 20 mph when turning. *tt02132 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 8, 2002
- Subject regarding power steering line part ordering information. *tt15767 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freezing temperatures. *tt15719 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and / or red brake lamp on at times while driving. *tt15682 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 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
- 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 vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position. *tt15392 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and p030x codes. *tt15373 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park. *tt15370 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Transaxle - ax4s - replacement application chart - windstar vehicles only. *nlm01171 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 3, 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
- Information regarding replacement application chart. *et011701 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 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
- 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
- Information on indexing orange dot on torque converter to flexplate. *tt14773 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freezing temperatures. *tt14656 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Concerns with subframe clunk on acceleration / deceleration from front of vehicle. *tt14222 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit the metal tabs on the liftgate inner panel that bond to the outer skin separating and causing a rattle in the liftgate. *tt13931 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit the metal tabs on the liftgate inner panel that bond to the outer skin separating and causing a rattle in the liftgate. *tt8249 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 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
- Subject on engine coolant leaking into the engine oil on some vehicles. *tt99207 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Some vehicles with 3.8l engine may exhibit black soot on the lower section of the right rear quarter panel. *tt13309 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit black soot emitted from the tailpipe leaving deposits on right rearl lower quarter panel. *tt7120 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Climate control is investigating concerns of broken and or binding blend doors on some vehicles. *ttTechnical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 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
- Some vehicles equipped with ax4s transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting around a corner and then accelerating. *tt99184 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 6, 1999
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt99183 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 6, 1999
- Information regarding tsb 97-20-08 for 3.8l engines only. *mjs13242 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2l. *mjs13186 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs13180 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt6997 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts. *tt6996 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Climate control is investigating concerns of broken and / or binding blend doors. *tt9913073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with the ax4s transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a corner and then stepping into the throttle to accelerate away from the corne…996735 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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 equipped with the ax4s transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a corner and then stepping into the throttle to accelerate away from the corne…13024 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Concerns with engine coolant leaking into engine oil on some vehicles. *tt99131 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit abs (anti-lock brake system) low speed false activation with no dtc (diagnostic trouble code). *tt12808 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit abs (anti-lock brake system) low speed false activation with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code. *tt6392 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 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
- Information on servicing oil pan gasket leaks. *tt5518 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Conditions with the trac off lamp illuminating intermittently and ther may also be stored trouble codes u1009 and / or u1027.BPI9904 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 1999
- Service tips on composite fuel rail. *yc982511 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt12230 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- For all vehicles with generic electronic module (gem) concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the modul…12227 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Subject regarding vehicles with the ax4s transaxle having an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler line near the radiator cooler. *tt5131 · 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
- Intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop. *yc98221 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 9, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front end grind / crunch noise during a slow speed turn. *tt985137 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 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
- 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 customer concern described as an air conditioner hiss noise. *tt985086 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front end grind/crunch noise during a slow speed turn. *mjs12114 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Some vehicles built through 9/8/97 may exhibit a condition of multiple diagostic trouble codes. This may be caused by brake fluid and water contamination of circuit 361 and connect…985020 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Concerns of webbing twists or binds on integrated child safety seat (ics) belt. *yc982011 · Technical service bulletin · Child Seat · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Engine check lamp on, and misfire dtc (s) po300-po306 action.98-4723 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Traction control lamp flasing intermittently with diagnostic trouble codes u1009 and/or u1027. *ak981519 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 1998
- This tsb is being republished in its entirety to revise the power train control module (pcm) calibration cross reference and revise pcm service part numbers. *ak98153 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 1998
- Information on diagnostic procedures for vehicles exhibiting check engine lamp on and misfire diagnostic trouble codes p0300 - p0306. *tt4639 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freezing temperatures. *tt11505 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 1998
- The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may slip momentarily in wet conditions causing a reduction in power steering assist or the generator lamp. *yc97120897251 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 27, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Some high mileage vehicle may exhibit a customer concern of inoperative overdrive cancel light. *tt9811484 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some model year vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of rear end noise over bumps. *tt11474 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitch whistle from the heater core housing case. *yc982677 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 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
- Exhibiting a customer concern of rear end noise over bumps. *yc982535 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of inoperative overdrive cancel light. *yc982512 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet conditions and / or below freeezing temperatures. *yc982465 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Check engine lamp on and misfire dtc (s) p0300-p0306. *yc980311 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- On some vehicles repeat repairs may be made to 4-wheel anti-lock braking systems (4wabs) due to misdiagnosis of 4wabs concerns which may result in replacement of functional compone…985A51 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- On some vehicles the anti-lock brake system (abs) pump motor may run while applying the brake when turning and driving over a bump. *tt985A48 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a brake malfunction indicator lamp illuminated immediately after start-up and an abs code 1226 may be stored in memory. *tt985A47 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Some vehicles experience the parking brake may not release. *yc985A28 · 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking, rattling, chirping, ticking and / or buzzing noise heard from the instrument panel area. *yc98515 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 16, 1998
- Wet carpet and/or headliner in cargo area. *yc9855 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 16, 1998
- Experiencing a grinding noise or inoperative door lock may occur when cycling the power front door locks on some vehicles. *tt98416 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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 with power door locks may exhibit an intermittent operation or grind when cycled. *tt983094 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 25, 1998
- Information regarding remote keyless entry (rke) module replacement. *tt983223 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 12, 1998
- Concerns of broken and or binding blend door. *tt983303 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 4, 1998
- Vehicles with power door locks may exhibit an intermittent operation or grind when cycled. *tt9811349 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Effective march 2, 1998m3.8l engine assembly is added to fqr(ford quality renewal) assembly program. *ak983108 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Experiencing accelerator pedal "buzzing" noise and / or exhaust "droning" noise at approximately 1700 rpm whle driving. *tt98127 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Vehicle may exhibit a "whistling" noise heard from the a/c plenum. *tt98125 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit conditions of exhaust drone at 1700 rpm. *tt983581 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Concerns with slow fuel fill, distorted fuel tank, fuel gage erratic, fuel odor. *tt98-0316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Intermittent no forward engagement with or without dtc p1784 action. *ak980304 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 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
- Instructions on how to identify fuel tank sizes. *twBC105909705 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1997
- HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TWBC2380970501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
- Instructions on how to identify 20 gallon or 25 gallon fuel tanks - 1996 service manual incorrectly lists fuel tank at 16 gallons. *twBC2295970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Hood- service repair tips. *jd9775 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Air conditioning- water dripping onto floor drain tube during a/c system operation. *jd97624 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 17, 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
- Engine- 3.8l - "chirping" noise during normal engine operation. *jd97516 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 3, 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
- 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
- A harsh 1-2 shift on light throttle, at normal shift speeds of 10-15 mph. *jdBC1024997230 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Adapters are available to convert windstar "j hook" windshield wiper arms to a conventional pin style to allow the use after market booted winter blades. *jdBC1022097230 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Buzz noise in ax4s transaxles at all speeds or idle on vehicles. *jdBC1016397230 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Vehicles built between 2/95 and 9/01/96 may experience rough/harsh or irregular shifts due to water entering into the transaxle range sensor. *jdBC3524972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Adapters are available to convert vehicle "j hook" windshield wiper arms to a conventional pin style. *jdBC3381972301 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 23, 1997
- The illumination of malfunction indicator light, on and diagnostic trouble codes p1131, p1151, p1132, p1152. *jdBC3370972301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Buzz noise in ax4s transaxles. *jdBC0011972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- No start - intermittent - after hot soak in freezing ambient temperatures. *tw97212 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Brakes - anti-lock - abs pump motor activation while braking over a bump or an incline - vehicles with traction control - vehicles built through 9/15/96. *tw97211 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Suspension-diagnostic aan inspection for front suspension noise (s)- service tip. *ak tip.97110 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Complaints of the red brake lamp or the yellow abs lamp on, checking the master cylinder brake fluid level should be the first step. *jdBC1014497020 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 2, 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
- Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jdBC0141970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- If red brake lamp or the yellow abs lamp is on, verify the master cylinder is full with brake fluid. *jdBC0083970201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 2, 1997
- A buzz noise in ax4s transaxles on 1996/97 taurus/sable and windstars. *jdBC0011970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Transaxle - ax4s - extended 2-3 shift and/or higher than expected engine rpm during 2-3 shift at light to medium throttle and/or no 2-3 shift - vehicles equipped with 3.0l engine -…962613 · 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
- 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
- Vehicles may not start due to moisture freezing in fuel pump relay contained within constant control relay module. *twBC0543961107 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 7, 1996
- Buffalo, ny area only - the windstar assembly plant would like top be notified of any cracked windshields and would like to examine the cracked windshield before replacement. *twBC0605961101 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *twBC0313961101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw96226 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 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
- Lack of cooling due to complete loss of charge. May have a machining defect in the high pressure relief valve. *ttBC0880961004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 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
- Experiencing a musty smell within the vehicle with the air conditioner operating on some vehicles built through 2/15/96. *tt96724 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Customer concern of an objectionable odor emitted from the carpet under certain conditions. *tt96716 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Concerns with the right side engine block drain plug hole and plug is oversized. *tt9678 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 25, 1996
- The wheel bearing assembly part # in tsb 95-22-14 (f58z-1104-a) is incorrect. The part # listed is for the hub assembly which does not include the wheel bearing assembly. The corre…BC0247960102 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Excessive windnoise may be heard around the upper door or door glass areas. This may be caused by poor glass seating of the weatherstrips during initial installation which results …951911 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1995
- The ax4s transaxles contain elastomeric gaskets for the main control cover and the bottom pan. These new gaskets replace the cork-style gaskets. The elastomeric gasket has improved…95199 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1995
- Sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure.*sd95161 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 1995
- UNKNOWNBC2190950601 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 1995