| Year: 1996 |
| Model: Mustang |
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| 06-26-1 |
| • MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS |
| 02-17-6 |
| • LAMP - BRAKE - INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK |
| 02-21-13 |
| • ENGINE - STRAIGHTEDGE PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK FLATNESS |
| 02-22-1 |
| • DRIVEABILITY - SURGE/ROLLING IDLE - GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS - INCORRECT INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION |
| • ENGINE - GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS - INCORRECT INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION |
| 01-10-12 |
| • WIRING - WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AND WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE |
| 02-1-9 |
| • ENGINE - ENGINE OIL - RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS FOR SAE 5W-20 AND SAE 5W-30 MOTOR OILS - GASOLINE AND FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES ONLY |
| 02-11-4 |
| • ENGINE - NEW GASKET REMOVER/CLEANER AND SERVICE TIPS FOR ALUMINUM HEADS AND BLOCKS |
| 01-23-5 |
| • TRANSMISSION - T-45 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STUCK IN REVERSE - DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE - POPS OUT OF REVERSE |
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| 02-2-2 |
| • COOLANT - COOLANT SEEPAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L 2V ENGINE ONLY |
| • ENGINE - 4.6L 2V - COOLANT SEEPAGE AT INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSS-OVER |
| 99-2-5 |
| • CONVERTIBLE TOP - IMPROPER FIT OF CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT |
| 00-21-2 |
| • COOLING SYSTEM - COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/1998 THROUGH 6/30/2000 HOOD - HOOD REQUIRES EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO CLOSE - SERVICE TIPS - VEHICLES WITH 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V ENGINE |
| 98-20-10 |
| • EXHAUST SYSTEM - LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS |
| • NOISE - "BUZZING" OR "RATTLING" - LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS |
| 98-24-6 |
| • ELECTRICAL - NEW TERMINAL GREASE RELEASED FOR SERVICE |
| 99-2-3 |
| • WATER LEAKS - WINDSHIELD SEALING - SERVICE TIP |
| • WINDSHIELD - SEALING - SERVICE TIP |
| 99-4-3 |
| • REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS) - OUT-OF-VEHICLE - EEC V VEHICLES ONLY |
| 99-8-15 |
| • INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP |
| 99-11-1 |
| • NOISE - TSB SPECIAL FOR NOISE/VIBRATION/HARSHNESS |
| • VIBRATION - TSB SPECIAL FOR NOISE/VIBRATION/HARSHNESS |
| 97-15-5 |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - OIL REFILL CAPACITY CHART - SERVICE TIP |
| 97-19-11 |
| • COOLING SYSTEM - "ON-VEHICLE" HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM |
| 98-12-5 |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - FILTERING REFRIGERANT AFTER A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIPS |
| 98-20-18 |
| • FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT - BELT NOISE, DAMAGE, AND/OR BELT COMES OFF - VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| 98-5A-5 |
| • BRAKES - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT |
| • BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT |
| 98-7-4 |
| • LEAKS - OIL - AVAILABILITY OF NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT |
| 98-9-9 |
| • FUEL INJECTORS - NON-WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT TESTING INFORMATION |
| 98-22-2 |
| • CLUTCH - VIBRATION/NOISE FELT IN CLUTCH PEDAL WHEN LIGHTLY TOUCHING CLUTCH PEDAL |
| 98-25-3 |
| • GLASS - FRONT WINDOW MAY TRAVEL BEYOND THE UPSTOP AND OUT OF THE GLASS RUN |
| 99-20-7 |
| • COOLING SYSTEM - 3.8L - UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT |
| • COOLING SYSTEM - 4.2L - UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT |
| • ENGINE - 3.8L - ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT |
| • ENGINE - 4.2L - ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT |
| 96-11-1 |
| • LOCKS - INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-17-9 |
| • MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, OR P0308 IN MEMORY - NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT - VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.8L, 4.2L, OR 4.6L ENGINE |
| • LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, OR P0308 IN MEMORY - NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS - VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.8L, 4.2L, OR 4.6L ENGINE |
| 96-20-7 |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - NEW O-RING AVAILABILITY AND APPLICATIONS - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-20-8 |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - NEW O-RING APPLICATIONS - THICKER O-RINGS FOR SPRING LOCK FITTINGS - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-22-1 |
| • WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM |
| 96-22-5 |
| • MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-24-6 |
| • WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS |
| 96-24-9 |
| • TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-25-3 |
| • INTERIOR TRIM - CENTER CONSOLE - AVAILABILITY OF GAP HIDER FOR CENTER CONSOLE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/1/96 |
| 96-26-8 |
| • BLOWER MOTOR - INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE - TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F) |
| 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 |
| 97-10-4 |
| • ENGINE COOLING FAN - MODULE COMPONENT SERVICE INFORMATION |
| • COOLING FAN - MODULE COMPONENT SERVICE INFORMATION |
| 97-10-5 |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - LACK OF COOLING - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL MAY CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE |
| 97-11-11 |
| • TRANSMISSION - 4R70W - ERRATIC OR PROLONGED 1-2 SHIFT |
| • TRANSMISSION - AODE - ERRATIC OR PROLONGED 1-2 SHIFT |
| 97-3-5 |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS - SERVICE TIP |
| 97-9-8 |
| • POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP |
| 97-17-1 |
| • BODY - SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITE (SMC) - HOOD/FENDER/DECKLID/LIFTGATE - SMALL COSMETIC DAMAGE REPAIR SERVICE TIP |
| 97-17-2 |
| • REAR VIEW MIRROR - NEW PROCEDURE FOR PREFERRED REATTACHMENT METHOD |
| 97-19-12 |
| • SERVICE PARTS - RETURN OF OBSOLETE A/C PRESSURE SWITCHES |
| 97-19-4 |
| • BRAKES - BRAKE AND ROTOR SERVICE TIPS |
| 97-22-1 |
| • DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (DPFE) - DIAGNOSTIC TIPS |
| 97-24-1 |
| • LEAKS WATER - DURING HEAVY RAIN AND/OR WHEN GOING THROUGH CAR WASH - CONVERTIBLE TOP VEHICLES ONLY |
| 97-25-5 |
| • BLOWER MOTOR - "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS |
| 98-5A-4 |
| • BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION - SERVICE TIP |
| • WHEELS - PROPER LUG TORQUE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP |
| 98-5A-11 |
| • BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP |
| 98-8-7 |
| • VIBRATION - SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION |
| • TRANSMISSION - AODE - 4R70W - SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR |
| 06-14-4 |
| • MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID |
| 95-16-10 |
| • FLUID - NEW ROTUNDA FLUID CHANGER - SERVICE TIP |
| 95-19-8 |
| • TRANSMISSION - 4R70W - ENGINE IN LIMITED OPERATING STRATEGY WHEN TRANSMISSION TESTER IS USED - SERVICE TIP |
| 95-21-1 |
| • SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULES - DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS - PAINTING RESTRICTIONS |
| 95-23-1 |
| • PAINT - 1996 COLOR CHART - AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER CROSS-REFERENCE LIST |
| 96-3-14 |
| • NOISE - LIGHT "CLICKING" AND/OR "GRINDING" NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/11/95 THROUGH 9/25/95 WITH T5OD MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND 3.8L ENGINE |
| • TRANSMISSION - MANUAL - T5OD - 3.8L ENGINE - LIGHT "CLICKING" AND/OR "GRINDING" NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/11/95 THROUGH 9/25/95 |
| 96-4-6 |
| • COOLING SYSTEM - COOLANT LEAK FROM UPPER RADIATOR HOSE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/14/95 THROUGH 11/8/95 WITH 3.8L ENGINE |
| • LEAKS - COOLING SYSTEM - COOLANT LEAK FROM UPPER RADIATOR HOSE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/14/95 THROUGH 11/8/95 WITH 3.8L ENGINE |
| 96-6-5 |
| • TRANSMISSION - 4R70W - #9 THRUST BEARING - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-7-2 |
| • LOCKS - NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES - CARS REFERENCED - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-7-11 |
| • TRANSMISSION - 4R70W - SPECIAL SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR LOW SERVO PISTON - SERVICE TIP |
| • TRANSMISSION - 4R70W - UNIQUE CASE WITH LOW/REVERSE SPACER - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-10-6 |
| • NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER - INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS - VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II |
| 96-10-7 |
| • FUEL - CALIFORNIA REFORMULATED GASOLINE (CARFG) - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-12-5 |
| • ANTI THEFT - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP |
| 96-12-9 |
| • NOISE - "CHATTER" DURING TIGHT TURNS OR TURNS AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF HIGHWAY DRIVING - TRACTION-LOK DIFFERENTIAL - 7.5 AND 8.8 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLES |
| • AXLE - NEW SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR TRACTION-LOK DIFFERENTIAL - 7.5 AND 8.8 INCH RING GEAR |
| • AXLE - TRACTION-LOK DIFFERENTIAL - 7.5 AND 8.8 INCH RING GEAR - "CHATTER" NOISE DURING TIGHT TURNS OR TURNS AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF HIGHWAY DRIVING |
| 96-14-8 |
| • ENGINE - NOISE - "SQUEAL" NOISE COMING FROM FEAD DURING COLD START AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -7 DEGREES C (20 DEGREES F) - 4.6L VEHICLES |
| • NOISE - "SQUEAL" DURING COLD START AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -7 DEGREES C (20 DEGREES F) - FEAD IDLER PULLEY AND/OR FEAD TENSIONER ASSEMBLY - 4.6L VEHICLES |
| 96-14-9 |
| • FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) "SQUEAL/HOOT" - DURING COLD START-UP AFTER COLD SOAK BELOW -18 DEGREES C (0 DEGREES F) |
| • NOISE - "SQUEAL/HOOT" FROM FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) AREA - DURING COLD START-UP AFTER COLD SOAK BELOW -18 DEGREES C (0 DEGREES F) |
| 96-16-1 |
| • SUSPENSION - FRONT - "RATTLE" NOISE - MOST NOTICEABLE IN COLD TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/14/95 THROUGH 1/19/96 |
| • NOISE - "RATTLE" FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - MOST NOTICEABLE IN COLD TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/14/95 THROUGH 1/19/96 |
| 96-23-7 |
| • ENGINE - 3.8L - OIL LEAK AT #4 FRONT COVER/WATER PUMP STUD - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/10/96 |
| 96-25-12 |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - AIR CONDITIONING SHUTS OFF IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND VEHICLE MAY OVERHEAT - 4.6L AND GT OR COBRA |
| 97-5-6 |
| • ODOMETER - ODOMETER AND TRIP METER STICK - WILL NOT OPERATE AND/OR "CLICKING" NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT 3/14/96 THROUGH 9/13/96 |
| • NOISE - "CLICKING" NOISE FROM ODOMETER OR TRIP METER - INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT 3/14/96 THROUGH 9/13/96 |
| 97-8-6 |
| • 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 |
| 97-9-5 |
| • 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 |
| 97-9-7 |
| • MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308 - NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS - 4.6L 2V ENGINES ONLY |
| • LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308 - NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS - 4.6L 2V ENGINES ONLY |
| • POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - REPROGRAM - 4.6L 2V ENGINES ONLY |
| 97-24-15 |
| • LAMP - LOW OIL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION - 4.6L VEHICLES |
| • OIL - LOW OIL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION - 4.6L VEHICLES |
| 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 |
| 01-21-6 |
| • ELECTRICAL - REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH |
| 02-6-7 |
| • PAINT - MYSTIC COBRA - REPAIR MATERIAL REQUEST PROCESS - SVT MUSTANG COBRA ONLY |
| 00-4-2 |
| • VIBRATION/SHAKE - AT STEADY SPEED APPROXIMATELY 100 KM/H (62 MPH) - VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINE AND CONVERTIBLE TOP |
| 02-16-4 |
| • 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 |
| 01-9-7 |
| • DRIVEABILITY - HO2S (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR), CATALYST, AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS - SERVICE TIPS - OBD II VEHICLES ONLY |
| 03-23-2 |
| • BODY - MIRROR - EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIPS |
| 98-5-2 |
| • TIRE - TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE |
| 97-24-13 |
| • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS |
| 96-15-6 |
| • AIR CONDITIONING - FILTERING REFRIGERANT - SYSTEM FLUSHING - TRACER DYE - LEAK TESTING - O-RING TOOL - TSB REPUBLICATION TO INCLUDE LATEST MODEL YEAR |
| 98-26-2 |
| • FUEL - INFORMATION ON GASOLINE - TIPS TO RESOLVE VOLATILITY RELATED DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS |
| 98-23-10 |
| • MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) - SENSOR CONTAMINATION - SERVICE TIP |
| 98-17-18 |
| • MOULDINGS - ROCKER PANEL - LOOSE |
| 03-14-8 |
| • TRANSMISSION - NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS |
| 03-18-1 |
| • ELECTRICAL - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS |
| 00-23-10 |
| • TRANSMISSION - FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT - REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIPS |
| 01-6-2 |
| • PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS |
| 01-23-6 |
| • 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 |
| 99-24-2 |
| • LOCKS - REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT - AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCKS |
| 00-9-7 |
| • VIBRATION/SHAKE - AT STEADY SPEED APPROXIMATELY 100 KM/H (62 MPH) - VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE AND CONVERTIBLE TOP |
