1996 Ford Bronco technical service bulletins
89 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1996 Ford Bronco.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Locks failed
- Information on vehicles exhibiting and o/d off lamp flashing with diagnostic trouble code 62 / 628 / 1728
- Performance enhancement for defroster
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- Concerns with false ABS activation while light braking at low speeds
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drift or pull to the left while braking
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise
- Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Noise- "ratcheting"- front axle- 4X4- self-engagement of automatic hub locks- bronco, F-150 and F-250...
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips
- The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Air bag lamp flash-out code 33 on vehicles equiped with a passenger side air bag
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E40D transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) - diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,...
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Noise - ratcheting - front axle - 4X4 - self engagement of automatic hub locks
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) - diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,...
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Steering - clunk noise from steering column on accelerating and braking
- When diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open) on a...
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Transmission - E40D - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip
- A "clunk" noise heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in stop...
- Check engine light, code P030X, with no driveability complaint
- A 'clunk' noise may be heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in...
- Diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open)
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (IAC) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall -...
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil
- E4OD trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1ST gear at 1100 to 1800 RPM RPM
- For concerns of stalling, reflash PCM w/ 1996 calibration (R11 level)
- Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones
- Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine is cold and under acceleration
- Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage
- 4X4 front axles must use hypoid 4X4 gear oil p/n F1TZ-19580-A & high temp 4X4 front axle & wheel bearing...
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Unknown
- Cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps
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