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Old 05-15-2006, 11:19 PM   #1
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TSB, recall, lemon law, and complaint information links.

Taurus SHO TSBs: http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/UpdatedTSBs.htm

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda recalls:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/recalls/recall.php


Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda TSBs: http://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/tsb.php.

Full text TSBs: http://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/fulltext/index.php

Mustang recalls, and TSBs: http://www.mustangforums.com/recalls...sbs/browse.htm

Recalls for most automobiles: http://www.automotive.com/new-cars/recalls/index.html
http://www.autoweb.com/content/own/s...0-0-0&id=22649
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...callsearch.cfm
http://www.autoextra.com/research_center.php
http://www.internetautoguide.com/aut...lls/index.html
http://alldata.com/tsb/
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/TSB

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, lemon laws, and repair information: http://WWW.Carcomplaints.Com
http://123car.com/lemon/lemonbystate.html
WWW.CrashSafety.Com
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Recall
http://www.safercar.gov/

Tire recall information: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...Type=DrillDown
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Tire

Recalls on Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Volvo, Mazda, and Land Rover: http://www.ford.com/en/vehicles/owne...ls/default.htm

Search for a recall by entering your Vin #: http://www.genuineservice.com/genuin...ult?page=Home#

TSBs, and workshop manuals in PDF: http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...&menuIndex1=60

Article about recalls with a link, and a phone # to get more information about getting it taken care of.

General information about recalls, and TSBs:
http://www.autoblog.com/category/recalls-tsbs/

General information about safety:
http://www.autoblog.com/category/safety/
http://www.autosafety.org/

TSBs from the Filter Manufacturers Council:
http://www.champlabs.com/resources/tsb.html

Search for any TSB & wiring diagram:
http://www.bbbind.com/tech_database.html

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Old 08-06-2006, 10:44 AM   #2
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Downloadable owner's manuals, and maintenance guides:
http://www.genuineservice.com/genuin...ult?page=Home#
WWW.MotorcraftService.Com to log on, then go to http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...96&vehCode=exp
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp
http://www.analogstereo.com/ford_owners_manual.htm
http://www.scribd.com/people/documents/4599665?page=5
http://www.scribd.com/people/documents/4599665?page=6
http://www.scribd.com/people/documents/4599665?page=7
1973 Ford Bronco owner's manual.
http://www.flmowner.com/servlet/Cont...OwnerGuidePage

Part location diagrams, wiring diagrams, and a description of a part from a Ford part #:
http://autozone.com/repair_info.htm
http://www.partsvoice.com/partsvoice...rch_login.html
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...87&catalogid=0
WWW.The12Volt.Com
http://www.bulldogsecurity.com/wireing%20diagrams2.htm

ABS, and SRS (air bag) code information:
WWW.VeryUseful.Com

Downloadable towing manuals:
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...&menuIndex1=29
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...ng/default.asp

Vin # decoder with downloadable PDFs: https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp

Vin # thread on this forum:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=270849

General information from a Vin #:
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/VIN

Vin certification label & axle code information.


Database of vehicle repair information with model/manufacturer/year information, and detailed pictures:
http://search.ebscohost.com/Login.as...uthtype=ip,uid
User ID: rrcc
Password: rebsco

Second choice:
User ID: lib
Password: access

Third choice:
http://www.gmtruckclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15075

Chilton's repair guides & TSBs for every vehicle:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=333158
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=373049

Tech tips from WWW.AllData.Com
http://www.alldata.com/cgi-bin/techt...and=searchyear
http://www.alldatadiy.com/

Consumer information with bulletins from WWW.ATRA.Com
http://www.atra.com/consumers/default.htm

Vehicle information from the make, model, and year:
http://www.transonline.com/transID/default.asp

A/C refrigerant, and lubricant capacity specifications.

Drive axle gear ratios. Transmission gear ratios.

Guides for decoding Ford part numbers:
http://www.classicmustang.com/decoding_part_numbers.htm
http://mistercmk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393

Speed trap database:
http://njection.com/speedtrap/

Guide for determining the age of a tire:
http://reviews.ebay.com/Determining-...00000008404267

Just about everything for the Lincolns with downloadable CDs.

Repair information for many vehicles.

Ford accessory guides.

Front & rear axle torque specifications for many vehicles.

Car brochures for most vehicles.

Downloadable transmission manuals.

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Old 08-06-2006, 02:12 PM   #3
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Old 08-11-2006, 08:40 AM   #4
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This should definitely be in the Useful Thread list!!!!!
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Old 08-11-2006, 03:38 PM   #5
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Thanks for the recommendations. Maybe it could be a sticky?
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Thanks,

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...I just seen this and I recommend it to be a sticky...:thumbsup...

...I have looked for that info numerous times to help someone out...




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It's already a sticky, but you could vote on it by clicking onto the upper right hand corner where the stars are. It's also # 13 in my list of useful threads.
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WOW,

thats probably the best Consumer information hat i ever have seen
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