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Updated TSB's

11/28/2003


1996 Taurus - Tsbs Found: 148

02-02-03
Engine - Machining Of Aluminum Cylinder Heads Or Blocks - Warranty Information 

02-01-04
Engine - Approved Head Gasket Replacement Service Procedures 

01-24-06
Engine - Engine Oil System Priming Procedures - Service Tips 

01-23-06
Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol - Ford Motor Company Position On Engine Coolants Made From Propylene Glycol 
Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol-Based - Ford Motor Company Position On Propylene Glycol-Based Engine Coolants 

01-18-01
Lamp - Brake - Inadvertent Disabling Of Brake Shift Interlock 

01-15-07
Fluid - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts 

01-10-12
Wiring - Wire Harness Terminal Repair Kit And Wire Splice Procedure 

01-09-07
Driveability - Ho2s (Heated Oxygen Sensor), Catalyst, And Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - Obd Ii Vehicles Only 

01-07-03
Fuel System - Fuel Pump "Whining"/"Buzzing" Noise Comes Through Entertainment Or Two-Way Radio Speaker 
Radio - Entertainment Or Two-Way Communication - "Whining"/"Buzzing" Noise In Speakers Caused By Fuel Pump 
Noise - "Whining"/"Buzzing" - Comes Through Speakers Of Entertainment Or Two-Way Radio 

01-06-02
Passive Anti Theft System (Pats) - Diagnostic Service Tips 

00-26-03
Power Windows - Power Windows May Not Operate Or Stick To Weatherstrip 

00-20-03
Instrument Panel - Separation Of Upper And Lower Layers - Repair Tips 

00-01-05
Transmission - New Transmission Cooler Flusher - Service Tip 

99-26-09
Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Versus Vehicle Usage 

99-24-02
Locks - Replace And/Or Repair Any Lock Component - Availability Of Individual Locks 

99-19-06
Air Conditioning - Identification Of Non-Ford Approved Refrigerants 
Air Conditioning - Purging Air From System 

99-19-05
Air Conditioning - Musty And Mildew Type Odors - Service Procedure 

99-19-04
Brakes - Guidelines For Brake Vibration Repair, Brake Inspection, And Friction Material Replacement - Service Tip 

99-15-02
Transmission - New Transmission Flush And Fill Tool Available Through Rotunda 

99-12-10
Paint - Iron Particle Removal - Industrial Fallout - Acid Rain Neutralization 
Paint - Rough Texture/Ferrous Metal Contamination - Acid Rain Discoloration Or Etching 

99-12-07
Long Crank/Slow Start - Vehicles With 3.4l Engine 
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) - Illuminated With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) P1135 Or P1155 Stored In Memory - 3.0l Or 3.4l Vehicles 

99-11-01
Noise - Tsb Special For Noise/Vibration/Harshness 
Vibration - Tsb Special For Noise/Vibration/Harshness 

99-08-16
Motor Oil - Sae Viscosity Grade Recommendation - Service Tip 

99-08-15
Interior Trim - Door Trim Panel Replacement - Service Tip 

99-06-05
Windnoise - Around Side Door(S) - Service Tips 

99-05-07
Lamp - Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Lamp Illuminated - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) C1165 And/Or C1175 

99-04-03
Reprogramming Powertrain Control Modules (Pcms) - Out-Of-Vehicle - Eec V Vehicles Only 

99-04-01
Steering - Power Steering Moan During Engine Idle - Vehicles Equipped With 3.0l 4-Valve Engine 
Noise - "Moaning" Noise Coming From Power Steering During Engine Idle - Vehicles Equipped With 3.0l 4-Valve Engine 

99-02-06
Fuel Gauge - Does Not Indicate Full - Service Tip 
Fuel Gauge - Fluctuates At 1/4 Tank Or Below While Driving - Service Tip 
Fuel Gauge - Indicates Full Too Long - Service Tip 

99-02-03
Water Leaks - Windshield Sealing - Service Tip 
Windshield - Sealing - Service Tip 

98-5a-13
Brakes - Disc Brake Caliper Slide Grease - New Specification - Silicone Brake Caliper Grease And Dielectric Compound Only To Be Used 
Brakes - Drum - Shoe-To-Backing Plate Lubrication - New Lubricant Material 
Brakes - Petroleum-Based Lubricant May Cause Swelling Of Rubber Parts - Service Tip 
Lubricant - Silicone Dielectric Compound - New Application - Silicone Brake Caliper Grease And Dielectric Compound 

98-5a-11
Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums - Service Tip 

98-5a-05
Brakes - Availability Of Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment 
Brake Rotor Machining - Availability Of Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment 

98-5a-04
Brakes - Preventing Brake Vibration - Service Tip 
Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures - Service Tip 

98-26-02
Fuel - Information On Gasoline - Tips To Resolve Volatility Related Driveability Concerns 

98-25-14
Engine - Timing Arrows/Flags On Camshaft Sprockets Mis-Marked - 2.5l V6 Duratec Engines Only 

98-25-01
No Start - Fuel Pump Inoperative - Chafing Of Fuel Pump Wires - Vehicles Built Through 6/1/1998 
Fuel Pump - Chafing Of Wires - Vehicles Built Through 6/1/1998 

98-24-06
Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service 

98-23-10
Mass Air Flow (Maf) - Sensor Contamination - Service Tip 

98-21-12
Hard Start/Long Crank Time - Vehicles With 3.0l Or 3.4l Engine 

98-20-10
Exhaust System - Loose Catalyst Or Muffler Heat Shields 
Noise - "Buzzing" Or "Rattling" - Loose Catalyst Or Muffler Heat Shields 

98-19-02
No Crank - Battery Discharged - Excessive Current Drain 
Battery - Discharged - Excessive Current Drain 

98-18-13
Steering - Steering "Nibble"/Steering Wheel Movement Felt When Driving Over Smooth Surfaces Between 72 And 120 Km/H (45 And 75 Mph) - Excluding Taurus Sho 

98-17-01
Seat - Leather Cleaning Procedure - Service Tip 

98-13-12
Transaxle - Flushing Oil Cooler And Lines - Service Tip 
Transmission - Flushing Oil Cooler And Lines - Service Tip 

98-12-05
Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant After A/C Compressor Replacement - Service Tips 

98-10-07
Transaxle - Ax4n - No 4th Gear And Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) P0734 And/Or P0761 For 1996-98 Taurus/Sable And 1995-98 Continental, And Dtc 648 For 1994-95 Taurus/Sable 
Transaxle - Ax4n - Retaining Clip For Forward Clutch Control Valve - Service Tip 

98-09-09
Fuel Injectors - Non-Warranty Reimbursement Testing Information 

98-07-04
Leaks - Oil - Availability Of New Silicone Gasket And Sealant 

98-06-05
Transaxle - Ax4n - Torque Converter Clutch Not Engaging And/Or Diagnostic Trouble Code (Dtc) P0741 Or P1744 Stored In Memory 

98-05-02
Tire - Tire Company Telephone Numbers For Customer Assistance 

98-03-08
Transaxle - Ax4s/Ax4n - Correct Fluid Usage 

98-03-07
Transaxle - Ax4n - Intermittent Neutral Condition - No Forward Or Reverse Movement - Vehicles Built Through 2/1/98 

98-02-07
Air Conditioning - Musty And Mildew Type Odors - Service Procedure 

97-26-06
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) - Mil Illuminated With Diagnostic Trouble Code (Dtc) P0176 Stored In Memory - 3.0l Ethanol/Methanol (E85/M85) Vehicles 
Lamp - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) Illuminated - Diagnostic Trouble Code (Dtc) P0176 Stored In Memory - 3.0l Ethanol/Methanol (E85/M85) Vehicles 

97-26-03
Door Panels - Interior - Proper Removal Procedure - Service Tip 

97-25a-01
Evaporative Emissions Supplement 

97-25-05
Blower Motor - "Chirping" Or "Squeaking" From Blower Motor At Low Speeds 
Noise - "Chirping" Or "Squeaking" From Blower Motor At Low Speeds 

97-25-02
Subframe - Front And Rear Retention Nuts Spin During Removal 

97-24-13
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - Diagnostic Service Tips 

97-24-02
Leaks Water - Onto The Passenger Compartment Floor 

97-23-07
Transaxle - Ax4s/Ax4n - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) 628, P0741 And/Or P1744 Stored In Memory After Transaxle Exchange 
Transaxle - Ax4s/Ax4n - Harsh Shifts And Harsh Engagements With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) 628, P0741 And/Or P1744 Stored In Memory After Transaxle Exchange 

97-23-01
Suspension - Diagnostic And Inspection Procedure For Front Suspension Noise(S) - Service Tip 
Noise - "Popping, Clunking, Thumping, Creaking, Squeaking, Or Rattling" - Diagnostic And Inspection Procedure For Front Suspension Noise(S) - Service Tip 

97-22-01
Delta Pressure Feedback Egr (Dpfe) - Diagnostic Tips 

97-19a-01
Evaporative Emissions 

97-19-12
Service Parts - Return Of Obsolete A/C Pressure Switches 

97-19-11
Cooling System - "On-Vehicle" Heater Core Pressure Test Required For Warranty Claim 

97-19-04
Brakes - Brake And Rotor Service Tips 

97-18-04
Radio - Am Band - Static While Driving 

97-17-09
Stall - On Deceleration And/Or Intermittent Stall In Warm Weather - Vehicles Built Through 8/18/96 And Sho Built Through 8/6/96 

97-17-02
Rear View Mirror - New Procedure For Preferred Reattachment Method 

97-15-05
Air Conditioning - Oil Refill Capacity Chart - Service Tip 

97-15-02
Door Handles - Outside - High Efforts And/Or Rough Feeling While Operating - Vehicles Equipped With Illuminated Entry Built Through 8/5/96 

97-13-05
Steering - Full Power Assist At All Speeds - Taurus Sho Built 2/5/96 Through 7/19/96 With Manual A/C 
Suspension - Stiff Suspension At Highway Speeds - Taurus Sho Built 2/5/96 Through 7/19/96 With Manual A/C 

97-13-03
Steering - "Grunting" Or "Honking" Noise During Steering Wheel Return From Full Right Turn - Vehicles Built Through 11/6/96 
Noise - "Grunting" Or "Honking" During Steering Wheel Return From Full Right Turn - Vehicles Built Through 11/6/96 

97-13-02
Trim - Interior Door Panel Lamp Housing Replacement Service Kit - Service Tip 
Lamps - Interior Door Panel Lamp Housing Replacement Service Kit - Service Tip 

97-11-09
Windshield Wiper Blade - Refill Element Release 

97-11-05
Remote Anti-Theft Personality (Rap) Transmitters - Reprogramming Information 

97-10-04
Engine Cooling Fan - Module Component Service Information 
Cooling Fan - Module Component Service Information 

97-09-08
Powertrain Control Module - Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) - Service Procedures - Service Tip 

97-09-05
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 Air Control (Iac) Valve - Vehicles Built From 11/1/94 Through 3/30/96 

97-08-08
Air Conditioning - Eatc Service Tips 

97-08-06
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, And/Or P0308 Stored In Memory 
Lamp - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) Illuminates - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, And/Or P0308 Stored In Memory 

97-06-07
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) P0172, P0175, P1130, P1150 And/Or P1152 Stored In Memory And/Or Stall On Low Speed Acceleration Or Deceleration - 3.4l Sho Vehicles Only 
Stall - On Low Speed Deceleration Or Acceleration And/Or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) P0172, P0175, P1130, P1150 And/Or P1152 Stored In Memory - 3.4l Sho Vehicles Only 
Lamp - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) P0172, P0175, P1130, P1150 And/Or P1152 Stored In Memory And/Or Stall On Low Speed Acceleration Or Deceleration - 3.4l Sho Vehicles Only 

97-06-03
Steering - Steering Column - Air Bag Sliding Contact Servicing - Service Tip 
Air Bag - Air Bag Sliding Contact Servicing - Service Tip 

97-03-05
Air Conditioning - R-134a Tracer Dye Installed In A/C System And Three O-Ring Spring Lock Couplers - Service Tip 

97-02-05
Suspension - "Clunking" Noise From Front Suspension - Taurus/Sable Built Through 1/14/97 - Continental Built Through 12/16/96 
Noise - "Clunking" Noise From Front Suspension - Taurus/Sable Built Through 1/14/97 - Continental Built Through 12/16/96 

97-02-03
Frame - Subframe Insulators - "Clunk" On Heavy Acceleration And/Or Deceleration Heard Or Felt In Floor Pan Area - Vehicles Built Through 2/28/97 
Noise - "Clunk" - On Heavy Acceleration And/Or Deceleration - May Be Heard And/Or Felt In Floor Pan Area - Vehicles Built Through 2/28/97 

96-26-12
Transaxle - Torque Converter Replacement Guidelines And Torque Converter/Transaxle Cooling System Cleaning Procedures - Service Tip 
Transmission - Torque Converter Replacement Guidelines And Torque Converter/Transmission Cooling System Cleaning Procedures - Service Tip 

96-26-06
Relay - Relay-Equipped Subsystems Diagnostic Procedures - Service Tip 

96-26-03
Suspension - Rear - Availability Of Camber Kit To Improve Inner Edge Wear On Rear Tires 
Tires - Rear - Inner Edge Wear - Availability Of Camber Kit To Improve Wear 

96-25-15
Noise - "Creaking" In A-Pillar When Going Over Bumps And/Or Turning - Vehicles Built Through 12/31/96 

96-25-05
Steering - Continuous Reduction In Power Steering Assist When Shifting Into "Reverse" Or "Drive" - Vehicles With 3.0l Engine 
Steering - Intermittent Reduction In Power Steering Assist - Vehicles With 3.0l Engine Built Through 5/13/96 

96-24-09
Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure - Service Tip 

96-24-06
Wiring - Electrical Diode Identification And Service Replacements 

96-24-01
Interior Trim - Headliner Sag In Rear - Vehicles Built Through 11/15/95 

96-22-05
Mass Air Flow Sensor - Replacement As An Assembly - Service Tip 

96-22-01
Windshield And Interior Glass - Fog/Film 

96-20-08
Air Conditioning - New O-Ring Applications - Thicker O-Rings For Spring Lock Fittings - Service Tip 
Air Conditioning - Spring Lock Coupling Cleaning Procedure - Service Tip 

96-20-07
Air Conditioning - New O-Ring Availability And Applications - Service Tip 

96-19-03
Suspension - Front Or Rear - Ride Height Measurement Procedure And Adjustment Service Tips 
Shudder During Acceleration From A Standstill - High Front Suspension Ride Heights 

96-19-01
Tie Down Brackets - Availabilty Of Brackets For Shipping - Service Tip 

96-15-06
Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant - System Flushing - Tracer Dye - Leak Testing - O-Ring Tool - Tsb Republication To Include Latest Model Year 

96-14-01
Windnoise - At A-Pillar Around Windshield At Highway Speeds 
Noise - Windnoise At A-Pillar Around Windshield At Highway Speeds 

96-13-01
Suspension - "Thump," "Clunk," Or "Chuckle" Noise From Front End While Traveling Over Bumps - Vehicles Built From 6/19/95 Through 5/10/96 - All Taurus/Sable Vehicles Except Sho 
Noise - "Thump," "Clunk," Or "Chuckle" Noise From Front End While Traveling Over Bumps - Vehicles Built From 6/19/95 Through 5/10/96 - All Taurus/Sable Vehicles Except Sho 

96-12-05
Anti Theft - Diagnostic Procedures - Service Tip 

96-10-08
Trailer Wiring - Procedures For Installing Trailer Wiring Harnesses On Vehicles Equipped With Lamp Out Warning Lamp Built Through 7/15/96 - Service Tip 

96-10-07
Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline (Carfg) - Service Tip 

96-10-06
New Generation Star (Ngs) Tester - Incorrect Information Displayed During Diagnostic Monitoring Test Results - Vehicles With On-Board Diagnostics (Obd) Ii 

96-08-07
Noise - Ax4s/Ax4n Transaxle Noises - Service Tip 
Transaxle - Ax4s/Ax4n - Driveline Noises - Service Tip 

96-07-06
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) Illumination - Code 0446 Stored In Memory - Vehicles Built From 12/21/95 Through 2/8/96 
Lamp - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) Illumination - Code 0446 Stored In Memory - Taurus/Sable Vehicles Built From 12/21/95 Through 2/8/96 And Explorer 5.0l Built From 2/5/96 Through 3/14/96 

96-05-09
Noise - "Click" From Transaxle During Reverse Engagement - Transaxles Built Before 1/96 
Transaxle - Ax4n - Metallic "Click" Noise During Reverse Engagement - Transaxles Built Before 1/96 

96-04-09
Transaxle - Ax4s - Revised Thrust Washer Tabs - Service Tip 

96-03-15
Transaxle - Ax4s And Ax4n - Pre-Delivery - Engagement And Shift Concerns 

96-03-03
Suspension - Front - "Squeak" And/Or "Groan" From Front Strut - Vehicles Built From 8/24/95 Through 9/7/95 
Noise - "Squeak" And/Or "Groan" From Front Struts - Vehicles Built From 8/24/95 Through 9/7/95 

96-03-02
Pre-Delivery - Rear Shipping Tie Down Bracket Removal 

96-03-01
Windnoise - At A-Pillar Or Windshield - Vehicles Built From 6/19/95 Through 12/1/95 
Noise - Windnoise - At A-Pillar Or Windshield - Vehicles Built From 6/19/95 Through 12/1/95 

95-23-01
Paint - 1996 Color Chart - Aftermarket Supplier Cross-Reference List 

95-21-01
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag Modules - Discolored Or Marred Covers - Painting Restrictions 

95-20-04
Transaxle - Ax4n - New Design Elastomeric Gaskets For Main Control Cover And Bottom Pan 

95-19-09
Transaxle - Ax4s - New Design Elastomeric Gaskets For Main Control Cover And Bottom Pan 

95-19-07
Transaxle - Rotunda Transmission Tester Cable - Service Tip 

95-17-01
Door Hinges - Correct Service Procedure - Service Tip 

95-16-11
Transaxle - Ax4n - Electronic Shift Solenoid Applications 

95-16-10
Fluid - New Rotunda Fluid Changer - Service Tip 

95-15-04
Equipment - Rotunda - New For Servicing 1996 Taurus/Sable 

95-14-07
Transaxle - Ax4n - Service Procedure For Green Service Tagged Transaxles 

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