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nevr1zenuf

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wellington,ohio in the northeast
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'96 E.B. 4wd
Hello all,
I was wondering if anybody knows where to get all the TSB's for FREE? I have been looking and alldata has them but you gotta pay and I am very frugel. If any one knows where I can find this info please let me know.
 



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If you have a really good dealer (I know oxymoron) then some have been known to turn loose of a TSB or two. I wish you good luck though. The Alldata subscription is just what you need since you are so frugal. By subscribing you will get a lot of usefull information that will let you fix your Explorer yourself rather than pay someone else to do it. It is the best maintenance dollars I have spent on my Explorer. By buying a subscription, you will save a lot of money. There is more available to you there than just the TSBs. The TSBs even have step by step instructions on how to repair the problem (usually) complete with pictures, wiring diagrams, component locations, etc.
 






What the heck are TSB's? Sounds pretty cool!! Welcome to the board nevr1zenuf! Who needs repair stuff when you have all these people on this site!!

Happy trails!!
 






TSB = Technical Service Bulletin

They are basically Memo's from Ford on a better way to fix a common problem so it doesn't re-occur. www.alldata.com will list em for free but will not give you details for free.
 






Pretty cool, never seen that before:)

Happy trails!!
 






Who needs repair stuff when you have all these people on this site!!

I'd be a little careful 'bout taking stuff for granted...... Forums such as this need to be a two way street.
 






Easy partner, i was just simply saluting those who help us out. I've gotten 90% of my help from this site and I am very thankful for it.
 






Okay,Okay,Okay,
I think I am going to get the alldata subscription.
You can't blame a guy for trying. But there may be someone who knows how to get them for free if so please let me know. I see alldata has 124 TSB's listed for my year WOW that seems like a lot to me .thanks for responding.
 






Easy partner, i was just simply saluting those who help us out

Sorry to vent..... just havin' one of them days....
 






No problem jimmie!:thumbsup:

Happy trails!!
 






Welcome to the site Nevr.....

A lot of the TSB's listed cover the same items. There may be an initial memo describing a problem, then a later one with more info, then another one after that with repair instructions etc. Also, the TSB's are not all repair/fix items. So, don't think there are 124 problems with your Ex........ (at least I hope there aren't!!!)
 












If you have a specific one you're looking for, I'd be happy to dig up what I can. Not all of them apply to your specific vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins
1996 EXPLORER - US (English)


06-14-4
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID.
05-6-20
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD
03-22-10
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E - 4R55E - 5R44E - 5R55E - LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) - POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001
03-18-1
ELECTRICAL - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS
03-14-8
TRANSMISSION - NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS
02-25-8
ELECTRICAL - NEUTRAL TOW AVAILABILITY
TRANSMISSION - NEUTRAL TOW AVAILABILITY
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
02-17-6
LAMP - BRAKE - INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK
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
02-14-2
ENGINE - 4.0L OHV - POSSIBLE CRACKED FLEXPLATE - NOISE OR VIBRATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY
ENGINE - NO CRANK - POSSIBLE CRACKED FLEXPLATE - NOISE OR VIBRATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY
NOISE - NOISE DURING CRANKING - POSSIBLE CRACKED FLEXPLATE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY
TRANSMISSION - A4LD - 4R55E - NO FORWARD OF REVERSE ENGAGEMENT - POSSIBLE CRACKED FLEXPLATE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE ONLY
01-24-6
ENGINE - ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES - 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
01-21-6
ELECTRICAL - REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH
01-19-7
ENGINE - 4.0L OHV - CARBON KNOCK ON ACCELERATION
NOISE - CARBON KNOCK ON ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE ONLY
01-15-6
CLIMATE CONTROL - REPEAT HEATER CORE FAILURE
COOLING SYSTEM - REPEAT HEATER CORE FAILURE
01-10-12
WIRING - WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AND WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE
01-9-7
DRIVEABILITY - HO2S (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR), CATALYST, AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS - SERVICE TIPS - OBD II VEHICLES ONLY
00-26-4
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - MIL ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE ONLY
LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE ONLY
00-24-3
ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET - SHEET METAL CRACKS OR FATIGUES AT DASH PANEL AREA - ALL MODELS - VEHICLES BUILT 9/1/1990 THROUGH 7/1/1999
00-23-10
TRANSMISSION - FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT - REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIPS
00-21-3
CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS
00-8-3
NOISE - "RUBBING" FROM REAR OF VEHICLE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 1/5/2000
99-24-2
LOCKS - REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT - AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCKS
99-23-8
GAUGE - TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND/OR "KNOCKING/THUMPING" NOISE FROM COOLING SYSTEM - 4.0L OHV ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM - PULSATING COOLANT FLOW - NOISE - "KNOCKING/THUMPING" - AUDIBLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - 4.0L OHV ENGINE
NOISE - "KNOCKING/THUMPING" - COOLING SYSTEM - AUDIBLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - 4.0L OHV ENGINE
99-23-4
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442 AND P0455 - NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS
99-20-6
AIR CONDITIONING - BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON
NOISE - "RUSTLING" HEARD ALONG WITH AN ODOR WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON
99-20-3
BUMPER - FRONT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP
99-15-2
TRANSMISSION - NEW TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA
99-11-1
NOISE - TSB SPECIAL FOR NOISE/VIBRATION/HARSHNESS
VIBRATION - TSB SPECIAL FOR NOISE/VIBRATION/HARSHNESS
99-10-4
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - MIL ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P1131 AND/OR P1151 STORED IN MEMORY - 4.0L SOHC VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/12/1998
LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P1131 AND/OR P1151 STORED IN MEMORY - 4.0L SOHC VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/12/1998
99-8-15
INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP
99-8-8
CLIMATE CONTROL - ERRATIC OR INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL - EATC EQUIPPED VEHICLES - SERVICE TIP
99-6-5
WINDNOISE - AROUND SIDE DOOR(S) - SERVICE TIPS
99-4-3
REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS) - OUT-OF-VEHICLE - EEC V VEHICLES ONLY
99-2-3
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-5
BRAKES - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT
BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT
98-5A-4
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION - SERVICE TIP
WHEELS - PROPER LUG TORQUE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP
98-26-2
FUEL - INFORMATION ON GASOLINE - TIPS TO RESOLVE VOLATILITY RELATED DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS
98-24-6
ELECTRICAL - NEW TERMINAL GREASE RELEASED FOR SERVICE
98-23-10
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) - SENSOR CONTAMINATION - SERVICE TIP
98-20-19
POWER SEAT SWITCH - BUTTON COMES OFF
98-20-10
EXHAUST SYSTEM - LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS
NOISE - "BUZZING" OR "RATTLING" - LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS
98-18-14
AIR CONDITIONING - WATER DRIPS ON FLOOR FROM EVAPORATOR WHEN BLOWER IS ON HIGH IN MAX A/C OR NORMAL A/C MODE
98-17-15
STEERING - DRIFT/PULL, TIRE WEAR, RIDE QUALITY - RIDE HEIGHT SETTING PROCEDURE
SUSPENSION - RIDE HEIGHT - SETTING PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP
98-15-12
EMISSIONS - AVAILABILITY OF EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER COMPONENTS
98-14-8
BRAKES - ANTI-LOCK - ABS FALSE ACTIVATION AND/OR INTERMITTENT ABS LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 1145, 1155, 1230, 1233, 1234, AND/OR 1237 STORED IN MEMORY
BRAKES - PULLS WHEN ABS PUMP RUNS
NOISE - "GRINDING" AND/OR "WHINING" - ANTI-LOCK BRAKES - ABS FALSE ACTIVATION AND/OR INTERMITTENT ABS LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 1145, 1155, 1230, 1233, 1234, AND/OR 1237 STORED IN MEMORY
98-14-5
STEERING - "CLUNKING" FELT WHILE ROCKING STEERING WHEEL SIDE-TO-SIDE
98-12-5
AIR CONDITIONING - FILTERING REFRIGERANT AFTER A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIPS
98-11-11
TRANSFER CASE - WATER INGESTION THROUGH VENT TUBE WHILE DRIVING THROUGH HIGH WATER
98-6-10
STALL - STALLS ON DECEL WHILE ENGINE IS COLD - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION
98-5-2
TIRE - TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
98-1-26
WIRING - LAMP OUTAGE MODULE HOUSING AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC COMPONENTS MELTED - EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MESSAGE CENTERS AND IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TOW WIRING KITS (VEHICLES BEING TOWED)
98-1-24
TRAILER WIRING - PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING TRAILER WIRING HARNESSES - EDDIE BAUER LIMITED MODELS
WIRING - LAMP OUTAGE MODULE HOUSING AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC COMPONENTS MELTED - VEHICLES WITH MESSAGE CENTERS AND IMPROPERLY CONNECTED AFTERMARKET TRAILER WIRING - EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITION MODELS
98-1-12
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E/5R55E - NEW SERVICE PART - CENTER SUPPORT - SERVICE TIP
TRANSMISSION - A4LD - NEW SERVICE PART - CENTER SUPPORT - SERVICE TIP
97-26-21
CD PLAYER - "SKIPS" - HIGH SERIES CONSOLE - NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
NOISE - "SQUEAKING" FROM HIGH SERIES CONSOLE - NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
VIBRATION - HIGH SERIES CONSOLE - NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
97-24-25
AIR CONDITIONING - DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE DOES NOT CHANGE WHEN MOVING TEMPERATURE LEVER
97-24-13
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS
97-22-17
CLUTCH - HARD TO DISENGAGE OR FREQUENT REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER - EARLY WEAR-OUT OF SLAVE CYLINDER
97-22-4
TRANSMISSION - A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E, 5R55E - TORQUE CONVERTER SLIP - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741 STORED IN MEMORY
97-22-1
DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (DPFE) - DIAGNOSTIC TIPS
97-21-15
SHUDDER OR BINDING SENSATION - IN TIGHT TURNS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN 4X4 AUTO MODE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH APRIL 1997
TRANSFER CASE - SHUDDER/BINDING SENSATION IN TIGHT TURNS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN 4X4 AUTO MODE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH APRIL 1997
97-20-15
DRIVESHAFT - U-JOINT - AVAILABILITY OF GREASEABLE SERVICE PARTS
DRIVESHAFT - U-JOINT - IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT
DRIVESHAFT - U-JOINTS - IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT
97-19A-1
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS
97-19-11
COOLING SYSTEM - "ON-VEHICLE" HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM
97-18-9
COOLING SYSTEM - TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION - VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE
NOISE - "THUMPING" HEARD FROM WATER PUMP AREA - VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE
97-17-24
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E/4R55E - EXTENDED SHIFT AND ENGINE RPM ABOVE EXPECTED LEVELS OR "NO UPSHIFT" - TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 6/20/95
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E/4R55E - O/D OFF LAMP FLASHING AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734
97-17-22
COOLING SYSTEM - COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE
97-17-2
REAR VIEW MIRROR - NEW PROCEDURE FOR PREFERRED REATTACHMENT METHOD
97-15-22
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0133 AND P0153 STORED IN MEMORY - EXPLORER WITH 4.0L OR 5.0L ENGINE, AND MOUNTAINEER WITH 5.0L ENGINE
LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0133 AND P0153 STORED IN MEMORY - EXPLORER WITH 4.0L OR 5.0L ENGINE, AND MOUNTAINEER WITH 5.0L ENGINE
97-15-5
AIR CONDITIONING - OIL REFILL CAPACITY CHART - SERVICE TIP
97-12-13
TRANSMISSION - C6, E4OD, AOD, 4R70W - LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND/OR SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS - 4X4 AND AWD VEHICLES ONLY
97-11-11
TRANSMISSION - 4R70W - ERRATIC OR PROLONGED 1-2 SHIFT
TRANSMISSION - AODE - ERRATIC OR PROLONGED 1-2 SHIFT
97-11-5
REMOTE ANTI-THEFT PERSONALITY (RAP) TRANSMITTERS - REPROGRAMMING 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
97-9-8
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP
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
97-8-8
AIR CONDITIONING - EATC SERVICE TIPS
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
97-4-7
FRAME - RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS - SERVICE TIPS
97-3-14
TRANSFER CASE - BINDING OR SHUDDER - DIAGNOSTICS - VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE - SERVICE TIP
97-3-8
LOCKS - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - RKE INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - RKE INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96
96-26-19
ENGINE - 4.0L - TORQUE-TO-YIELD (TTY) CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT - SERVICE TIP
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
96-25-24
ENGINE - 4.0L - NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CONNECTING ROD FASTENERS
96-24-16
VIBRATION - IN FLOOR PAN - AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AND/OR STEADY HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70+ MPH) - 5.0L VEHICLES WITH ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE (AWD) - EXPLORERS AND MOUNTAINEERS BUILT IN LOUISVILLE THROUGH 7/29/96 AND/OR ST. LOUIS THROUGH 8/12/96
96-24-9
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP
96-24-6
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS
96-23-1
STEERING - "CLICKING" NOISE HEARD WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL
NOISE - "CLICKING" SOUND HEARD WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL
96-22-5
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP
96-22-1
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM
96-21-9
STALL - STALL ON DECEL WHEN CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED AFTER CLOSED THROTTLE ENGINE ON DOWNHILL GRADE - MAY HAVE MIL CODE P1506 STORED IN MEMORY - 4.0L MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY
ENGINE - 4.0L - STALL ON DECEL WHEN CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED AFTER CLOSED THROTTLE ENGINE ON DOWNHILL GRADE - MAY HAVE MIL CODE P1506 STORED IN MEMORY - 4.0L MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY
96-20-8
AIR CONDITIONING - NEW O-RING APPLICATIONS - THICKER O-RINGS FOR SPRING LOCK FITTINGS - SERVICE TIP
AIR CONDITIONING - SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP
96-20-7
AIR CONDITIONING - NEW O-RING AVAILABILITY AND APPLICATIONS - SERVICE TIP
96-17-16
BUMPER - FRONT - PREMATURE SIGNS OF WEAR AND/OR CHROME CRACKING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/11/96
96-15-6
AIR CONDITIONING - FILTERING REFRIGERANT - SYSTEM FLUSHING - TRACER DYE - LEAK TESTING - O-RING TOOL - TSB REPUBLICATION TO INCLUDE LATEST MODEL YEAR
96-14-13
STEERING - NOISE HEARD THROUGH STEERING COLUMN DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS AND/OR STOP-AND-GO OVER BUMPS - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 3/25/96
NOISE HEARD THROUGH STEERING COLUMN DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS AND/OR STOP AND GO OVER BUMPS - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 3/25/96
96-12-17
COOLING SYSTEM - COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINE
LEAKS - COOLANT - COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINE
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
96-11-1
LOCKS - INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN - SERVICE TIP
96-10-7
FUEL - CALIFORNIA REFORMULATED GASOLINE (CARFG) - 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
96-8-15
COMPASS - ERRATIC - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/96
LAMP - MAP LAMP BULB BURN OUT - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/96
SWITCH - MAP LAMP OPERATION ERRATIC - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/96
96-7-26
WIRING - TRANSMISSION INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS SERVICE - FLUID PAN CHANGE REQUIRED FOR TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 11/30/95 - SERVICE TIP
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E/4R55E - TRANSMISSION INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS AND FLUID PAN REVISION - TRANSMISSIONS BUILT AFTER 11/30/95 - SERVICE TIP
96-7-15
LOCKS - NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES - LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCK VEHICLES 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
96-7-6
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
96-4-19
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E/4R55E - TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AND SEAL KIT - SERVICE TIP
96-3-20
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E/4R55E - SCREEN AND GASKET SERVICE KIT - INCORRECT PARTS - SERVICE TIP
95-23-1
PAINT - 1996 COLOR CHART - AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
95-21-1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG MODULES - DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS - PAINTING RESTRICTIONS
95-19-13
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E/4R55E - DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP
95-18-4
AIR CONDITIONING - FORD APPROVED FLUSHING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP
95-16-1
SHEET METAL - ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT - SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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TSBs found:115

-Joe
 






























If you have a specific one you're looking for, I'd be happy to dig up what I can. Not all of them apply to your specific vehicle.



-Joe
Hi Joe, you said you might be able to look up TSB's....I'm looking for these if you can help me that would be great!

  • TSB #0427
    NHTSA ID #10018061
    • Date Announced:OCTOBER 07 2005
    • Additional Info:How to Fix
    Summary: STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT

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  • TSB #031912
    NHTSA ID #10007369
    • Date Announced:FEBRUARY 09 2004
    • Additional Info:How to Fix
    Summary: STEERING SHUDDER FELT WHEN TURNING, DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR AT STOP. *TT

    I found these at a site.....and I'm having this problem!
 






Can anyone help me to get the TSB's for these:

  • TSB #0427
    NHTSA ID #10018061
    • Date Announced:OCTOBER 07 2005
    • Additional Info:How to Fix
    Summary: STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT

    More Information »

  • TSB #031912
    NHTSA ID #10007369
    • Date Announced:FEBRUARY 09 2004
    • Additional Info:How to Fix
    Summary: STEERING SHUDDER FELT WHEN TURNING, DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR AT STOP. *TT

    More Information »
 



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^ http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/TSb/DownloadPdf?id=121959

If you recently did front end work and turned the wheels with the engine NOT running, it's possible the power steering fluid is aerated. To purge, start the engine and turn the steering wheel lock to lock repeatedly until the shudder subsides. You can also do this driving slowly doing figure eights in an open space. Extremely common mistake that is posted almost weekly.

Use second link in post #16 for FREE TSB's and wiring diagrams.
 






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