Technical Service Bulletins

A/C Compressor
- A/C Compressor - Cuts Out High Ambient Temperatures/Seized - Poor A/C Performance - Built Before 11/1/2007 (07-26-3)
Accessories Control Systems
- Speedometer - Not Returning To Zero While In Park And Engine Running (10-4-2)
- Inoperative Or No Communication With Dual Climate Control Seat Module (DCSM) (08-23-11)
- Power Lift Gate Inoperative - All Functional Switches, Remote Keyless Entry, With Power Lift Gate Trunk Module DTC B117B (08-14-5)
- Climate Control Seat Function Inoperative - No Communication - DCSM - Vehicles Built Prior To 8/31/2007 (07-21-6)
- Battery Draw And/Or Crank/No Start - Vehicles Built Before 12/6/2006 (07-18-5)
- Rear Wiper Inoperative - Possible Battery Drain (07-10-13)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
- Discharged Batteries - Vehicles In Storage/Limited Usage (07-5-13)
Accessory Drive Belts
- Cold Start FEAD Hoot - Whistle Noise (09-9-7)
Air Bag, SRS
- RCM Fault Reporting Using DTCS And Bit-Mapped Parameter Identifiers (PIDS) - Service Tips (07-7-8)
Anti-Lock Brakes
- Steering Wheel Angle Circuit And/Or Signal Failure - C1277-C1278 - Built On/Or Before 4/10/2008 (08-20-8)
- Stability/Traction Control Indicator - Sliding-Car Icon - On Or Flashing - DTC C1996 Or Sensitive ESC/RSC Activation No Codes (08-14-2)
- Abs Light On - Vehicles Built Before 2/15/2007 (07-25-6)
Anti-Theft Systems
- Power Lift Gate Inoperative - All Functional Switches, Remote Keyless Entry, With Power Lift Gate Trunk Module DTC B117B (08-14-5)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
Automatic Trans
- Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift (25-2131)
- 4WD - Grinding/Clicking/Ratcheting Noise From Front Wheel Area (24-2188)
- Torque-On-Demand (Tod) Transfer Case - Grinding/Clicking/Ratcheting Noise From Front Wheel Area (20-2307)
- 5.4L With 6R75/6R80 - Delayed Forward/Reverse Engagement - DTCS P0741, P0731, And/Or P0735 - After Cold Start (10-18-1)
- 6R75 Transmission - Squawk Noise During Power/Forced Downshift (09-6-1)
- Harsh 1-2 And/Or 2-1 Shifts, Tip-In Hesitation Or Surge, And/Or Long Engagement Time (07-8-11)
- 6R60/75 - DTC-MECHATRONIC Assembly / Possible Wrench Light On (07-6-3)
- 6R75 Transmission 2-3 And/Or 4-5 Shift Flare, Possible Wrench Lamp Illuminated With DTC P0782 And/Or P0784 (07-5-5)
Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) On With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) - P0456 (08-4-3)
- Mil On - DTCS P2107/P2110 - No DRIVEABILITY Concern (07-10-6)
- Harsh 1-2 And/Or 2-1 Shifts, Tip-In Hesitation Or Surge, And/Or Long Engagement Time (07-8-11)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
Axle Shafts
- Unitized Seal Diagnosis - Leak / Grease Oil Separation - Axle Bearing Seal 8.8 Ifs, 8.8 IRS, And 9.75 IRS Axles (08-19-3)
Body Electrical
- Inoperative Or No Communication With Dual Climate Control Seat Module (DCSM) (08-23-11)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
- Service Wiring Harness Replacement Guidelines - Service Tips (06-17-8)
Body Interior
- Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift (25-2131)
- Speedometer - Not Returning To Zero While In Park And Engine Running (10-4-2)
- Inoperative Or No Communication With Dual Climate Control Seat Module (DCSM) (08-23-11)
- Power Lift Gate Inoperative - All Functional Switches, Remote Keyless Entry, With Power Lift Gate Trunk Module DTC B117B (08-14-5)
- Climate Control Seat Function Inoperative - No Communication - DCSM - Vehicles Built Prior To 8/31/2007 (07-21-6)
- Battery Draw And/Or Crank/No Start - Vehicles Built Before 12/6/2006 (07-18-5)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
Brakes Control Systems
- Steering Wheel Angle Circuit And/Or Signal Failure - C1277-C1278 - Built On/Or Before 4/10/2008 (08-20-8)
- Stability/Traction Control Indicator - Sliding-Car Icon - On Or Flashing - DTC C1996 Or Sensitive ESC/RSC Activation No Codes (08-14-2)
- Abs Light On - Vehicles Built Before 2/15/2007 (07-25-6)
- Battery Draw And/Or Crank/No Start - Vehicles Built Before 12/6/2006 (07-18-5)
Charging Systems
- Stuck High Voltage Charge Cord Information Sheet (G0000127)
- Service Wiring Harness Replacement Guidelines - Service Tips (06-17-8)
Cooling System (Mechanical)
- All Chain Driven Water Pumps (TT003-13)
- Keep The Cooling System Free Of Debris And Corrosion To Prevent Premature Water Pump Failure (TT002-13)
- Heater Core Leakage And Electrolysis (Information Only) (06-21-19)
Differentials & Drive Axles
- 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive - With Control TRAC - Shudder On Acceleration/Deceleration Or Binding On Slow Turns (08-21-11)
- Unitized Seal Diagnosis - Leak / Grease Oil Separation - Axle Bearing Seal 8.8 Ifs, 8.8 IRS, And 9.75 IRS Axles (08-19-3)
Engine Control Systems
- Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift (25-2131)
- 5.4L 3V - Intermittent Rattle Noise While Driving/Rough Idle When Engine Is At Operating Temperature (14-0114)
- Driveline Bump While Braking - Below 10 Mph (16 Km/H) (08-4-13)
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) On With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) - P0456 (08-4-3)
- Engine Misfire During Cruise With Or Without DTCS (MEXICO Only) (07-24-8)
- Battery Draw And/Or Crank/No Start - Vehicles Built Before 12/6/2006 (07-18-5)
- Mil On - DTCS P2107/P2110 - No DRIVEABILITY Concern (07-10-6)
- Harsh 1-2 And/Or 2-1 Shifts, Tip-In Hesitation Or Surge, And/Or Long Engagement Time (07-8-11)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
- Discharged Batteries - Vehicles In Storage/Limited Usage (07-5-13)
Entertainment Systems
- Pioneer Navigation Radio - Seek Function Inoperative - Service Tip (06-25-3)
- Audio / Navigation Service And Ordering Procedures (06-21-7)
Exhaust
- Various Vehicles - Catalytic Converter Concern Analysis (22-7009)
Exterior Body Panels
- Aluminum Panel Corrosion (17-0062)
- Power Liftgate - Grunt/Groan/Squeal Noise (08-18-3)
- Wind Noise - A Pillar Area - Built Before 5/7/2007 (07-19-8)
- Wind Noise Around Front Doors - Built Before 12/6/2006 (07-8-6)
Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
- Aluminum Panel Corrosion (17-0062)
Front Suspension
- Squeak / Rattle Front Or Rear Suspension (08-19-11)
Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Service Wiring Harness Replacement Guidelines - Service Tips (06-17-8)
Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Speedometer - Not Returning To Zero While In Park And Engine Running (10-4-2)
- Ticking Or Creaking Sound - Instrument Panel Area (08-17-4)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
HVAC Control Systems
- EATC Blower Intermittently Inoperative - Stuck On High/Off (08-9-1)
- Whistle Noise From The Heater/Air Conditioning While Changing Temperature Setting - Built On Or Before 12/4/2007 (08-9-8)
- A/C Compressor - Cuts Out High Ambient Temperatures/Seized - Poor A/C Performance - Built Before 11/1/2007 (07-26-3)
- Heater Core Leakage And Electrolysis (Information Only) (06-21-19)
Ignition System
- Spark Plug Removal Instructions - 4.6L 3V/5.4L 3V/6.8L 3V (08-7-6)
Infotainment
- Service Tips For Optional Navigation System Radio (06-5-15)
- Audio / Navigation Service And Ordering Procedures (06-21-7)
Interior/Exterior Trim
- Ticking Or Creaking Sound - Instrument Panel Area (08-17-4)
- Gap/Fit - Headliner To Roof Opening Panel (07-22-3)
- Front Door Side Glass Scratched Due To Collection Of Dirt/Debris In Warped Outer Window Molding (07-10-5)
Manual Steering
- MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
Mechanical
- 3V Cam Phaser (G0000009)
- 5.4L 3V - Intermittent Rattle Noise While Driving/Rough Idle When Engine Is At Operating Temperature (14-0114)
- Hydraulic Versus Mechanical TENSIONERS (TT001-13)
- Cold Start FEAD Hoot - Whistle Noise (09-9-7)
- Spark Plug Removal Instructions - 4.6L 3V/5.4L 3V/6.8L 3V (08-7-6)
- Engine Misfire During Cruise With Or Without DTCS (MEXICO Only) (07-24-8)
Mirrors
- Various Vehicles - Rear-View Mirror Concern Analysis (23-7092)
- Ford Interior Mirror Job Aid (G0000001)
- Wind Noise - A Pillar Area - Built Before 5/7/2007 (07-19-8)
- Power Folding Mirrors Fold And Unfold Un-Commanded (06-24-15)
Paint & Coatings
- Aluminum Panel Corrosion (17-0062)
Passive Restraints
- Inoperative Or No Communication With Dual Climate Control Seat Module (DCSM) (08-23-11)
Rear Suspension
- Rear Load Leveling Leaks Down In Extreme Cold Weather (08-24-7)
- Squeak / Rattle Front Or Rear Suspension (08-19-11)
Restraints Control Systems
- RCM Fault Reporting Using DTCS And Bit-Mapped Parameter Identifiers (PIDS) - Service Tips (07-7-8)
Seats
- Inoperative Or No Communication With Dual Climate Control Seat Module (DCSM) (08-23-11)
- Poor Seat Cooling Performance - Built Before 7/16/2007 (07-22-4)
- Climate Control Seat Function Inoperative - No Communication - DCSM - Vehicles Built Prior To 8/31/2007 (07-21-6)
Starter
- Battery Draw And/Or Crank/No Start - Vehicles Built Before 12/6/2006 (07-18-5)
- Rear Wiper Inoperative - Possible Battery Drain (07-10-13)
- Battery Service - Operation Of Battery Eye - Charging Service Tips (07-5-8)
- Discharged Batteries - Vehicles In Storage/Limited Usage (07-5-13)
Steering Column
- Vibration Diagnostics - Steering Wheel Nibble - Tire Wheel RUNOUT And Balance (08-24-2)
- Ticking Or Creaking Sound - Instrument Panel Area (08-17-4)
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel - Leather Coming Loose (07-4-3)
Steering Control Systems
- MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
Steering Gear
- MERCON(R) ATF Replaced By MERCON(R) V As A Service Fluid For Some Power Steering Systems (07-1-7)
Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top
- Water Leaks - Roof Opening Panel During High Pressure Car Wash (08-24-8)
- Gap/Fit - Headliner To Roof Opening Panel (07-22-3)
Suspension Control Systems
- Rear Load Leveling Leaks Down In Extreme Cold Weather (08-24-7)
- Squeak / Rattle Front Or Rear Suspension (08-19-11)
System
- 5.4L 3V - Intermittent Rattle Noise While Driving/Rough Idle When Engine Is At Operating Temperature (14-0114)
- Driveline Bump While Braking - Below 10 Mph (16 Km/H) (08-4-13)
- Spark Plug Removal Instructions - 4.6L 3V/5.4L 3V/6.8L 3V (08-7-6)
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) On With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) - P0456 (08-4-3)
- Engine Misfire During Cruise With Or Without DTCS (MEXICO Only) (07-24-8)
- Battery Draw And/Or Crank/No Start - Vehicles Built Before 12/6/2006 (07-18-5)
- Mil On - DTCS P2107/P2110 - No DRIVEABILITY Concern (07-10-6)
- Harsh 1-2 And/Or 2-1 Shifts, Tip-In Hesitation Or Surge, And/Or Long Engagement Time (07-8-11)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
- Discharged Batteries - Vehicles In Storage/Limited Usage (07-5-13)
Transfer Case
- 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive - With Control TRAC - Shudder On Acceleration/Deceleration Or Binding On Slow Turns (08-21-11)
Transmission Control Systems
- 5.4L With 6R75/6R80 - Delayed Forward/Reverse Engagement - DTCS P0741, P0731, And/Or P0735 - After Cold Start (10-18-1)
- Driveline Bump While Braking - Below 10 Mph (16 Km/H) (08-4-13)
- Harsh 1-2 And/Or 2-1 Shifts, Tip-In Hesitation Or Surge, And/Or Long Engagement Time (07-8-11)
- 6R60/75 - DTC-MECHATRONIC Assembly / Possible Wrench Light On (07-6-3)
- 6R75 Transmission 2-3 And/Or 4-5 Shift Flare, Possible Wrench Lamp Illuminated With DTC P0782 And/Or P0784 (07-5-5)
Wheels & Tire System
- 4WD - Grinding/Clicking/Ratcheting Noise From Front Wheel Area (24-2188)
- Vibration Diagnostics - Steering Wheel Nibble - Tire Wheel RUNOUT And Balance (08-24-2)
- 4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive - With Control TRAC - Shudder On Acceleration/Deceleration Or Binding On Slow Turns (08-21-11)
Window Motors & Regulators
- Wind Noise Around Front Doors - Built Before 12/6/2006 (07-8-6)
- Front Door Side Glass Scratched Due To Collection Of Dirt/Debris In Warped Outer Window Molding (07-10-5)
Wiper/Washer Systems
- Rear Wiper Inoperative - Possible Battery Drain (07-10-13)
Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
- Inoperative Or No Communication With Dual Climate Control Seat Module (DCSM) (08-23-11)
- No Tachometer Signal, Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators On And Engine Still Runs - No Crank / No Start (07-8-8)
- Service Wiring Harness Replacement Guidelines - Service Tips (06-17-8)