
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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