1996 Mercury Sable service bulletins & manufacturer communications
261 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Mercury Sable. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 261
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. *tt18614 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- 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
- 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
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for stratification (secondary) temperature blend door. *tt02236 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 25, 2002
- 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 equipped with the 3.0l 4v duratec engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble code p1518, intake manifold runner control. *t…02153 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 5, 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 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit cooling system conditions such contaminated / corroded coolant; leaking / discolored coolant overflow bottles; vibration from engine; leaking heater core;…01116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 11, 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 equpped with 3.0l 2v vulcan or 4v duratec engine may exhibit an exhaust rust-thru, weld fatigue condition between the two toeboard catalysts where a tie-in bracket is…14856 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 may exhibit an intermittent loss of integrated control panel (icp) illumination. Audio and climate controls continue to operate during the icp's loss of illumination …13802 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power window that will not operate downward because it's stuck / bound to the weathership header. *tt00263 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 22, 2000
- A separation between layers of the instrument panel.*jb00203 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 2, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience a separation between layers of the instrument panel. *jb00191 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 18, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p1518 and/or p1519, related to intake manifold runner control (imrc). **mr14087 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit dtc p1518 and / or p1519, related to intake manifold runner control (imrc). *mr8583 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of integrated control panel (icp) illumination. **mr**8016 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under normal driving conditions.8199 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding passenger air bag module be replacement during normal vehicle service after restraint system diagnostics. *tt14319 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (icp) illumination. *mjs13802 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (icp).8016 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Vehicles may exhibit intermittent instrument control panel (icp) illumination.7855 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt99242 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 15, 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
- 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 slight vibration upon acceleration. *mjs13250 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · 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
- Information regarding the winners of the edsr of the month quality awards for the month of august. *mjs7106 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- 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
- 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 malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1135 or p1155 stored in memory and / or a long crank / slow start. *tt99127 · 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
- 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
- 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
- Information on servicing oil pan gasket leaks. *tt5518 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Installation of cooling system by-pass kit. *tt98B23S1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1999
- Concerns with the timing arrows/flags on the back of the camshaft sprocket (s) are mis-marked by as much as 30 degrees rotation. *yc982514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 1998
- Exhibiting an inoperative power window. *yc982513 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 21, 1998
- Concerns of a possible chafing of the fuel pump assembly wires resulting in an open fuse and/or inoperable fuel pump assembly or a no start condition. *yc98251 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats ). *yc98241 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power window concerns. *tt12238 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles exhibiting an inoperative power window. *tt5301 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit contaminated / corroded coolant, high or fluctuating temp gauge, coolant odor, coolant overflow, blown or leaking hoses, blown head gasket, failed engine,…5255 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information on installing a new fuel pump on certain vehicles. *tt5226 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a ngs error message, total checksum error after ngs / sbts pcm reprogramming. *tt5205 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc982323 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Information on installation a new fuel pump , ensure that the pump has plastic sheathing over the wires. *mjs12189 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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 (3.0l 4 valve only) may exhibit a catalytic converter buzz or rattle condition on a cold start or during a low rpm steady speed. *tt985083 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Repeat message regarding hard start / long crank condition. *tt985065 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a ngs error message after ngs/sbts pcm reprogramming. *mjs12169 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight vibration during acceleration only. *mjs12163 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs12154 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Repeat message regarding contaminated / corroded coolant, high or fluctuating temp gauge; coolant odor, coolant overflow, blown or leaking hoses, blown head gasket, failed engine, …5048 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles may exhibit a buzz or rattle condition on a cold start or during a low rpm stead speed. *mjs12079 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Exhibiting a higher than expected engine rpm (flare) and harsh bump on the 3-2 torque demand down shift at light throttle (tip in) 16-24 km/h (10-15 mph). *tt984986 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l 2-valve engines may exhibit a spark knock concern on acceleration. *tt984984 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles experience a hard start/long crank time condition. *yc982112 · 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
- Fuel gauge accuracy or fuel gauge erratic operation. *ak98-4741 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Engine spark knock on acceleration. *ak98-4737 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 1, 1998
- HARD START/LONG CRANK.98-4735 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Clunk or plop coming from front end. *ak98-4731 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Contaminated/corroded coolant, high or fluctuating temperature gauge. *ak98-4724 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1998
- LOCKS FAILED. YD98163 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 17, 1998
- The owner notification program 98b23 contained incorrect labor allowance and coolant part number information98B23 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 17, 1998
- Some vehicles with ax4s transaxles may exhibit a concern of increased engine rpm and bump on the 3-2 torque demand down shift at light throttle (tip-in) between 10-15 mph. *tt11815 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard / no start concern when parked in a steep nose-up position with less than 1/4 tank of fuel and for an extended period of time. *tt11792 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Subject regarding service evaporator assemblies. *tt11773 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with ax4s transaxles may exhibit a concern of increased engine rpm and bump on the 3-2 torque demand down shift at light throttle (tip-in) between 10-15 mph. *tt4707 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard / no start concern when parked in a steep nose-up position with less than 1/4 tank of fuel and for an extended period of time. *tt4675 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on the service evaporator assemblies. *tt4655 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Diagnosing hard start / long crank condition. *tt4636 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Subject regarding general stalling concerns. *tt4630 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit contaminated / corroded coolant, high or fluctuating temp gauge, coolant odor, coolant overflow, blown or leaking hoses, blown head gasket, failed engine,…4621 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience an no forward or reverse movement. *yc9802169837 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 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
- 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
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (pats) check the customers key ring for any magnetic objects like the mobile speedpass key whi…11530 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l 4-valve engines may exhibit a customer concern of a moan noise at idle. *tt9811481 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering groan noise. *yc982742 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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
- Some engine valves may exhibit a customer concern of a moan noise at idle. *ak982523 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Experiencing a hard start / long crank. *yc980314 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Vehicles experiencing coolant odor, coolant overflow, high or fluctuating temp gauge readings, blown or leaking hoses, blown head gasket, failed engine, and lack of heat. *yc980305 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Owner notification program 98b18- cooling system by-pass kit installation. *ak98B18 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Torque converter clutch not engaging and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. *yc9865 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 30, 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
- 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
- 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
- Exhibiting a vibration at sppeds of 45 mph and above with the cruise on.983221 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 12, 1998
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt983566 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (pats) diagnostic service tips. *tt98110 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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 b1522 or gem "hood sw" pid concerns. *tt983496 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 16, 1998
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (pats) related issues. *tt983566 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Engine check lamp on with misfire dtc(s).980312 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- Diagnostic and inspection procedure for front suspension noise. *yc97111097231 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Some vehicles during wet weather conditions and/or when driving through puddles and /or the crankshaft pulley may be damaged. *yc97090297181 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Vehicles exhibiting hard/no start condition when vehicles parked for an extended period of time in a nose-up position. *yc97010510636 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1997
- When performing the air bag deactivation procedure, the service manuals do not clearly state which simulators to use on the passenger side air bag. *twBC105739705 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 1, 1997
- HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT. *TWBC2380970501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clunking noise from the rear suspension when driving over bumps. *twBC2311970501 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1997
- Deactivation procedure - clarification of instructions in service manual. *twBC2310970501 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 1, 1997
- Vehicles may experience a knock or wop noise in the passenger compartment. *twBC2224970501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1997
- Hesitation- on acceleration- vehicles with 3.0l 4-valve engine. *jd9772 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Stall- stalling on transaxle engagement- cold engine- 3.0l 2-valve vehicles. *jd9771 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 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
- Stall- stalling on transaxle engagement- cold engine- 3.0l 2-valve vehicles. *jd9766 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Hesitation- on acceleration- vehicles with 3.0l 4-valve engine. *jd9765 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Steering- steering column- air bag sliding contact servicing- service tip. *jd9763 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · 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
- Repeat power steering grunt/groan after completion of tsb 97-02-04. *twBC3061970228 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 28, 1997
- Micron filter - reminder that the filter must be changed every 15000 miles - symptoms that might indicate need for change include poor a/c-heater performance and/or window fogging.…BC3100970224 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 24, 1997
- Tsb 96-26-05 does not list calibrations 6-14s-r08, 6-14s-r10 and 6-14s-r11 as qualifiers for reprogramming the pcm - these are california calibrations. *twBC3144970220 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 22, 1997
- Groan or moan noise from the power steering when returning from a right turn. *twBC3142970220 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 20, 1997
- Update calibration information to correct hesitation/stumble noticeable at tip in.BC3206970214 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 14, 1997
- Concern of water ingestion in engine. *twBC3205970214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 14, 1997
- Stall on cold engagement. *twBC3216970213 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 13, 1997
- Vehicles are equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) - vehicle will not start without the correct ignition key. *twBC3272970207 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 7, 1997
- Vehicles may exhibit a fluttering noise, when in floor mode, due to the floor/defrost door separating from the mylar backing. *twBC3271970207 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 7, 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
- Vehicles have a cabin air filter that must be changed every 15000 miles. *jdBC1032697020 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Groan or moan noise from the power steering when returning from a right turn. *jdBC1030697020 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Knock or wop noise from the engine compartment near the front of the engine. *jdBC1029897020 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
- This is an update to an existing oasis message for hessitation/stumble on vehicles. *jdBC1027697020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Concern of surge between 35-45 mph. *jdBC1026397020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Thump/klunk noise from front suspension area. *twBC0308A97020 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Battery oes dead overnight. *twBC0307A97020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Update to ssm 10133 for hesitation/stumble of vehicles. *jdBC1026397230 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Passive anti-theft system. *jdBC1025097230 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fluttering noise when in floor mode. *jdBC1024897230 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Water leak at the right front floor, check for a broken cowl top inner panel shield. *jdBC1021497230 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- 1996 3.0l-2v efi vehicles built at the atlanta assembly plant from june, 1995 until january 3, 1996, that experience a misfire condition &/or noise from the front end accessory dri…BC1021397230 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Replacing front or rear struts on a 1996/97 vehicle, the replacement strut may appear to be approximately 2" too short when compared to the strut in the vehicle. *jdBC1019697230 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
- When running pp test b1522-1, test says to install ngs and select pid hood sw. *jdBC1018397230 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- When running pp test b1522-1, test says to install ngs and select pid hood sw- pid hood sw should read "closed" with the hood closed and "ajar" with the hood open. *jdBC3502972301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Replacing front rear struts on a vehicle, the replacement strut may appear to be appoximately 2" too short. *jdBC3482972301 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
- 3.0l-2v vehicles built at the atlanta assembly plant from june, 1995 until january 3, 1996, that experience a misfire condition &/or noise from the front end accessory drive should…BC3423971201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Water leak at the right front floor on vehicles, check for a broken cowl top inner panel shield. *jdBC3410972301 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Surge at steady cruise (power train shuffle), misfire codes, stalls at high ambient temperatures. *jdBC0309972301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area. *jdBC0308972301 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Battery goes dead- check the current draw with an ammeter. *jdBC0307972301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
- For 1996 3.0l 2-valve vehicles stop updating the processor to the r-12 calibration. This update may cause the vehicle to stall on cold engagement. *jdBC0042972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Buzz noise in ax4s transaxles. *jdBC0011972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Suspension - clunking noise from front suspension - taurus sable built through 1/14/97 - continental built through 12/16/96. *tw9725 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Steering - grunting or groaning noise during steering wheel return from full right turn - vehicles built through 11/8/96. *tw9724 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Frame - subframe insulators - clunk on heavy acceleration and/or deceleration heard or felt in floor pan area - vehicles built through 2/28/97. *tw9723 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 20, 1997
- May have no audio in cddj mode. *jdBC1013997010 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Removing or replacing one of the front strut spring on a vehicle us a rotunda #014-00781 strut spring compressor master set. *jdBC1012497020 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Residual brake presure on the rear brakes of a 1996-1997 vehicle, make sure to support the rear control arms to remain at the normal ride height position- support during lifting pr…BC1012397020 · 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
- Vehicles exhibiting a hesitation/stumble- condition is noticeable at tip in and during a 4-2 downshift- new calibration. *jdBC1011397020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Engines are equipped with a unique crankshaft pulley assembly which threads into the crankshaft damper using a left-handed thread. Heating the crankshaft pulley will damage the rub…BC1010297020 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Noisy fuel pumps on 1996/97 vehicles. A revised fuel pump has been released with a modified manifold outlet to reduce noise. *jdBC1010197020 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area. *jdBC0308970201 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Groan noise from power steering. *jdBC0307970201 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 2, 1997
- The rear main seal removal tool listed in the service manual for the 3.0l 4v duratic and 4.6l continental engines, is incorrect. *jdBC0264970201 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Uneven idle rpm, stall, rough running, surge, and/or spark knock when the cooling fans come on at a idle. *jdBC0252970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Abs indicator illumination with dtc c1095. *jdBC0251970201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Noisy fuel pumps on 1996/1997 taurus/sable vehicles. Revised fuel pump to aleviate noise. *jdBC0196970201 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Moisture can become trapped between the rubber molding and lens edge of the rear tail lamps. *jdBC0194970201 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 2, 1997
- The crankshaft damper bolt, found underneath the pulley has a standard right and left hand thread. To avoid damage to plastic, avoid using heat. *jdBC0180970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Water leak in the rear of a taurus or sable wagon, check for water entering in at the rear hatch hinges. *jdBC0152970201 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Exhibithing a hesitation/stumble. This applies to calibratrions. *jdBC0151970201 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Residual brake pressure on the rear brakes of a 1996-1997 taurus or sable, make sure to support the rear control arms to remain at the normal ride height position. If the rear cont…BC0144970201 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Removing or replacing one of the front strut springs on a 1996/97 taurus or sable vehicle use rotunda #014-00781 strut spring compressor master set. *jdBC0130970201 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 2, 1997
- For 1996 3.ol 2-valve vehicles stop updating the processor to the r-12 calibration. *jdBC0042970201 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Suspension - rear - availability of camber kit to improve inner edge wear on rear tires. *tw96263 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Noise-"creaking" in a-pillar when going over bumps and/or turning-vehicles built through 12/31/96. *jd962515 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- 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
- Steering - continuous reduction in power steering assist when shifting into reverse or drive - vehicles with 3.0l engine. *tw96255 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip. *tw96252 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Door handles - outside - high efforts and/or rough feeling while operating - vehicles equipped with illuminated entry built through 8/5/96. *tw96251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- Interior trim - headliner sag in rear - vehicles built through 11/15/95. *tw96241 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Concerns of taurus/sable front door handles that have high efforts and/or feel rough when operating. *twBC0464961115 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 15, 1996
- Repeat fuse failure, concerns of inoperative speed control and/or air conditioning. *twBC0504961111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 11, 1996
- The egr tube torque specifications in service manual are incorrect. *twBC0535961108 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 8, 1996
- Instructions on performing the inspection during recall 96s51. *twBC0542961107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 7, 1996
- Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *twBC0313961101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Surge at steady state cruise (power train shuffel). *twBC0309961101 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area. *twBC0308961101 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Procedure for stalling on decel & misfire codes when updating the calibration from r-11 to r-12. *ttBC0685961024 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 24, 1996
- Vehicles exhibiting lean codes p0171 & p0174 (vacuum leak). Note: low fuel pressure/delivery can also set these codes. *ttBC0700961022 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 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
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Concerns of a surge (powertrain shuffle) at 35-40 mph. *ttBC0713961021 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Repetitive thumping/knocking noise proportional to wheel speed when braking. *ttBC0762961016 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 16, 1996
- Air bag test results directs tech to b1977-4, which is incorrect. It should direct tech to b1937-4. *ttBC0776961015 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 15, 1996
- Procedure for concerns of ride quality. *ttBC0851961007 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 7, 1996
- Concerns of vehicle stall, hesitation stumble, rough idle, missing, fuel pressure, or fuel pressure related check the rear ground. *ttBC0850961007 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 7, 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
- 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
- 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
- A condition may exist where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate and code 0446 may be stored in memory. *tt9676 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 25, 1996
- 3.0l, ax4s/ax4n transaxle, trans engagements from park to reverse or drive may be harsh after start up from engine high idle speed as high idle speed as high as 1400 prm after star…BC0244960102 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Hard/no start condition after extended soak on steep incline, may be caused by fuel delivery module (9a407). There is no service action at this time. Engineering is investigating i…BC0236960102 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Correct adhesive for the headliner is wsb-m2g355-a a tsb is forthcoming for a new headliner for early built units. Will include more push pins.BC0234960102 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Revised r10 calibration is available for random stalls, no starts, performance complaints & codes 1358, 1475, & 1479. Parts limited but pcm can be revised w/ sbds. Tsb to be issued…BC0111960102 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1995
- For concerns of loss of radio sound, power windows & lock functions & increased p/s effort when trans is shifted into reverse or drive, perform proper diagnostics for these concern…BC0091960102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- 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
- Announcement of delivery hold and dealer notification program 95b74 for 1996 model taurus and sable cars equipped with 3.0l engines having calibration codes 6-10a-ro7 and 6-10s-ro7…DNP95B74 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1995
- Equipment - rotunda - new for servicing 1996 taurus/sable. *sd95154 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 1995