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TSB – Technical Service Bulletins
If you are having reoccurring problems with your Mustang, you may want to check if there is a technical service bulletin released for the problem. A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is an advisory issued by a manufacturer for use by the dealership's service department and may include illustrated instructions for repair, a list of the parts needed, the warranty status and the labor charges.
"Most TSBs are released during the first year that a vehicle is offered or the year following a redesign," Edmunds road test editor, Neil Chirico observed "in order to address areas that might have been overlooked when designing the car." A TSB is different from a recall in that they are not considered safety or emissions issues and are usually applied only when your vehicle is within the warranty period. A recall is typically available to the owner until the work has been performed on the vehicle.
The content of a TSB can vary, from hard-to-start engines and clunking transmissions to those that offer corrections for faulty seat belt buckles and minor paint imperfections. Some TSBs simply update existing service procedures and troubleshooting strategies, or offer suggestions for installing simple accessories.
One of the best things about finding a TSB that covers a persistent problem with your Mustang is that dealerships will make the repair for free, provided that
• Your Mustang is under warranty
• Your service advisor and/or technicians are able to confirm that the problem exists.
One suggestion is that rather than going into your Ford dealership with the TSB number in hand, it may be more effective to go to the dealer with an account of your vehicle's particular problem, the exact symptoms, and when and where they occurred.
Most websites only contain a summary of the TSB available for you vehicle. You can visit NHTA’s Office of Defects Investigation http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/probl ... search.cfm to get a list of your Mustang's specific TSB summaries. If you wish to get the full content, you can submit a request, but it will cost a fee. A more attractive offer may be to go the AllData http://www.alldata.com/ site. For $24.95, you get a one year subscription to the AllDataDIY database which has the full content of the TSBs, including diagnosis and repair procedures.
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06 Technical Service Bulletins
http://2005stang.com/viewtopic.php?t=...opic.php?t=2325
Updated TSB List from Ford on the 05/06 Mustangs... 10-31-07
http://2005stang.com/viewtopic.php?t=...opic.php?t=1087
http://www.stangnet.com/Tech-Articles/S ... 60923.html
07-18-2
Front End Noise over Bumps
07-18-1
Front Suspension Popping turning right/left
07-5-13
DISCHARGED BATTERIES - VEHICLES IN STORAGE/LIMITED USAGE
07-5-8
BATTERY SERVICE - OPERATION OF BATTERY EYE - CHARGING SERVICE TIPS
07-4-3
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL - LEATHER COMING LOOSE
07-3-9
MIL ON - DTC P0456
07-1-7
MERCON® ATF REPLACED BY MERCON® V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS
06-26-2
CARPET REMOVE AND REPLACE
06-26-1
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
06-25-15 (See last entry below for full detail)
ALUMINUM BODY PANELS - CORROSION - SERVICE TIP
06-22-18
POWER WINDOW DIAGNOSIS
06-22-16
CONVERTIBLE TOP WEAR - BUILT BEFORE 10/11/2006
06-21-19
HEATER CORE LEAKAGE AND ELECTROLYSIS (INFORMATION ONLY)
06-21-7
AUDIO / NAVIGATION SERVICE AND ORDERING PROCEDURES
06-19-12
DTC P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V
06-19-2
8.8 LIMITED SLIP AXLE MOAN/GROAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS
06-18-16
IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT HEAD GASKET FOR CERTAIN REMANUFACTURED ENGINES - SERVICE TIP
06-17-8
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS
06-15-8
KEYPAD DIAGNOSTICS - DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY
06-14-3
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FAILURE - REVISED COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
06-12-11
LIMITED SLIP AXLE MOAN/GROAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS
06-10-13
MIL P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE
06-10-10
AUDIO / NAVIGATION SERVICE AND ORDERING PROCEDURES
06-10-5
5R55S - TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK
06-10-1
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FAILURE - REVISED COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
06-9-11
LOUD TICKING NOISE - 3-VALVE ENGINES - STUCK LASH ADJUSTER
06-9-9
HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER LONG CRUISE
06-7-10
MIL ON WITH DTC P2004 THROUGH P2008, P151A, P2015, P2020 - 4.6L 3V
06-5-4
PARK BRAKE CABLE FREEZING/REAR BRAKES DRAGGING
06-4-9
A/C COMPRESSOR NOT OPERATIONAL / LOW FREON - SHAFT SEAL LEAKS
06-4-7
TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM ENGINE - 4.6L/5.4L 3V
06-4-2
BATTERY SERVICE - OPERATION OF BATTERY EYE - CHARGING SERVICE TIPS
06-4-1
RATTLE/NOISE FROM THE CENTER STACK (RADIO/HEATER) OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR GEARSHIFT AREA
06-3-13
FUEL FILL SLOW, OR DIFFICULT TO FILL
06-2-9
DTC P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V
06-1-5
DTC P1000 MAY NOT CLEAR IN HIGH ALTITUDE CONDITIONS
05-25-15
MIL ON WITH DTC P2004 THROUGH P2008, P151A, P2015, P2020 - 4.6L 3V
05-24-6
CONVERTIBLE SYSTEM CONCERNS
05-22-8
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING
05-21-2
LIMITED SLIP AXLE MOAN/GROAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS
05-20-2
REAR AXLE NOISE
05-19-10
LOOSE SEAT CUSHION COVER TRIM ON FRONT OF FRONT SEAT
05-18-10
BRAKE NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 3/8/2005
05-18-7
WIRING - SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS - SERVICE TIPS
05-16-12
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS
05-15-13
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP RETAINING TAB BREAKING
05-15-12
FUEL FILL SLOW, OR DIFFICULT TO FILL - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/26/2005
05-15-2
GROWL/GRINDING NOISE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR DURING DECELERATION - TR3650 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/21/2005
05-14-4
WRENCH LIGHT ON WITH BOTH DTC P2106 AND P2135 - VEHICLES BUILT 11/29/2004 AND PRIOR
05-10-19
INTERMITTENT CD PLAYER CONCERNS - AUDIO UNIT PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) REQUIREMENTS
05-9-18
DISCHARGED BATTERY - CHARGING SERVICE TIPS
05-9-14
CONVERTIBLE TOP RAISE/LOWER INSTRUCTIONS
05-9-11
FRONT SUSPENSION POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/8/2005
05-9-3
NTERIOR PLASTIC TRIM - PAINT-TO-MATCH AND REPAIR - INTERIOR SPRAY PAINT AND ADHESION PROMOTER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
05-8-6
EXHAUST VIBRATION AT 850 RPM - 4.0L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
05-7-3
AXLE WHINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/15/2004
05-6-15
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON - DTC B1891 IN RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE OR LAMP FLASHES CODE 53 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/02/2004
05-3-1
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM)
04-26-22
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P035X AND NO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS - 4.6L 3V ENGINE
04-26-16
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE
04-24-14
GENERAL PCM PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES
04-24-5
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR
04-9-6
BODY - PAINT - IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL - INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT - ACID RAIN NEUTRALIZATION
TSB 06-25-15 - ALUMINUM BODY PANELS - CORROSION - SERVICE TIP
Publication Date: December 11, 2006
FORD:
2000-2007 Crown Victoria, Taurus
2005-2006 Ford GT
2005-2007 Mustang
2000-2003 Ranger
2000-2007 Expedition
2002-2007 Explorer
2004-2007 F-150
2007 Explorer Sport Trac
LINCOLN:
2000-2006 Lincoln LS
2000-2007 Town Car, Navigator
MERCURY:
2000-2007 Grand Marquis, Sable
This article supersedes TSB 04-25-1 to update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a bubbling or blistering under the paint on aluminum body parts. This is due to iron contamination of the aluminum panel.
ACTION:
This TSB provides service tips and procedures, outlining methods to properly prepare and protect aluminum body parts from cross contamination.
BACKGROUND
Ford's Scientific Research Laboratory has performed a number of tests on vehicle body parts returned for corrosion related concerns. Testing has revealed that the aluminum corrosion was caused by iron particles working their way into the aluminum body part, prior to it being painted.
SERVICE TIPS AND PROCEDURE
When repairing a vehicle for corrosion or collision damage, it is essential that extreme care be taken to cover and protect all aluminum parts to prevent cross metal contamination. Areas in a shop where metal work is performed should be sectioned off, using at the very least curtain walls, to prevent metal dust migration. Cross contamination can also occur through the use of metal working tools (hammers, dolly's, picks, grinding wheels, etc.). Tools used for aluminum repairs should be kept separate, and not used to repair other metals. Wire brushes used on aluminum should be made of stainless steel.
NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON NON-PERFORATED METAL. REVIEW WARRANTY AND POLICY MANUAL FOR VEHICLE WITH PERFORATED METAL.
NOTE: READ THIS PROCEDURE COMPLETELY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE.
1. Corrosion should be removed by blasting. Use an aggressive blasting material, such as acrylic (salt grain size).
2. Use a DA sander with 180 grit paper backed abrasive. Only sand and featheredge the damaged area.
3. Mix and apply Ford approved epoxy primer, per the manufacturer's label instructions. Bake at 140° F (60° C), or use an infra-red lamp for curing.
4. If necessary, mix and apply two-part polyester filler to a slight over crown. Allow polyester filler to cure 20-30 minutes, or mix and apply spray polyester filler two-three (2-3) coats as necessary. Allow to cure per manufacturer's label instructions.
5. Hand-sand the repair area with 80 grit sand paper to remove excess filler.
6. Finish-sand the repair area with 400 grit sand paper.
7. Mix and apply Ford approved primer/surfacer per manufacturer's label instructions. Bake at 140° F (60° C) or use infra-red lamp for curing.
8. Sand the primer/surfacer with 400-600 grit to level the surface.
9. The next two steps are wet-on-wet. Mix and apply to hiding Ford recommended basecoat material per manufacturer's label instructions. Allow to flash.
10. Mix and apply two (2) coats (2 mils minimum) of Ford approved clearcoat per manufacturer's label instructions. Allow flash time. Finish bake at 140° F (60° C).
WARRANTY STATUS:
Information Only
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company
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