1998 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins
349 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Ford Explorer.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
- Driveability-malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated-diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P0420 and/or P0430
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0420 and/or P0430
- Rattle/buzz sound from under the vehicle on 4.0L single overhead cam (SOHC) engines
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- An uncommanded shift to 4X4 low
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Air ride control lamp on after shock absorber replacement / contact request
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
- Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
- On some vehicles, the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) blows cold air from the floor ducts...
- Certain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line
- Some vehicles including 1997 through 1999 explorer sport trac equipped with a 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit...
- Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code P0300/P0301
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Concerns with rear wipers that do not sufficiently clean the back glass
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the...
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise that may be perceived by the...
- Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise
- On some vehicles the rear wiper arm fails to clean back glass
- Some explorer / sport / sport trac equipped with a 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a start-up noise condition...
- Subject regarding owner notification program 01M01 supplement #2: revised technical instructions and new...
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the...
- Some vehicles with 4.0L sohc engines may make a start-up noise from the left front of the engine
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
- Subject regarding owner notification program 01M01 regarding additional coverage for front cam chain guide...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Owner notification program regarding additional coverage program for front cam chain guide assembly which...
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) accompanied by a...
- High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64...
- Subject regarding additional coverage on the front cam chain guide assembly for rental vehicles with 4.0L...
- Subject regarding 4.0L engine hotline phone numbers
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Information on replacing a gem module on 4X4 vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc, ohv and the neutral tow kit
- Service action 00E11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- Subject regarding advance notice on upcoming owner notification program which will provide additional...
- Vehicles may experience start up timing chain noise
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines
- Some 4.0L vehicles with A4WD built prior to 9/13/99 may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0-45 mph on dry...
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat
- Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- Subject regarding owner notification suppllemental program for vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engines -...
- On some vehicles, the accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Ford motor company is providing additional coverage for the 4.0L sohc camshaft chain tensioner and lower...
- Some vehicles built through 01/1999 and equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a cold start or hot engine...
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning
- Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label
- Subject regarding pop / creak noise from the rear underbody while driving
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a rubbing noise during right hand turns from the...
- Transmission fluid leaks at radiator
- Evaporator core failed, causing the air conditioner to drip on to passenger floor
- Floor mat installation procedure service tip
- Information regarding pump alignment tools
- Some vehicles may experience an oil leak at the rear crankshaft area after service
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area
- Some vehicles may come in for a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code P0171...
- Some vehicles may experience a squawking/eeking noise that may be heard from the clutch on acceleration...
- Vehicles may experience buzzing and or grinding noise during 2-3 shift- vehicles equipped with M50D...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engine and all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case may exhibit a condition of...
- Subject regarding neutral tow inoperative after gem replacement
- Information on 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E pump alignment tools
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case may exhibit a condition...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- The vehicle may exhibit the speedometer/odometer inoperative as well as malfunction indicator lamps...
- Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.
- Buzzing and grinding notchy noise when SHIFTING(2-3 upshift).
- Some all wheel drive vehicles may experience a low speed whining noise from the transfer case
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Vehicles equipped with limited slip/traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning
- Vehicles equipped with M5OD R1 transmissions mat exhibit a 2-3 upshift grind
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hesitation on acceleration or while turning
- Some vehicles built through 01/1999, equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a cold start or hot engine...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- A temperature gauge fluctuation and / or a knocking / thumping noise may be audible inthe passenger...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear while driving, especially when going bumps
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic...
- This bulletin states that whenever the clean air tube retaining clamps are removed for any repair,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take off.
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- All vehicles with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of...
- Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot...
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take-off due to the rear transmission...
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit an overheat condition that may be attributed to...
- All 4X4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite...
- Experiencing water leak into the vehicle through the moonroof opening
- Information regarding clean air tube retaining clamps / throttle body cam
- Exhibiting a grunting noise heard from the power steering system during slow speed turning, or while...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- A no start condition when vehicle is parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down position and...
- Concerns with anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes and / or ABS light flashing while driving
- Information on replacing the front bumper bracket
- Concerns with burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise while blower motor is on
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Owners of vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from...
- Some vehicles with A4WD built prior to 9/13/99 may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0 - 45 mph
- Vehicles equipped the neutral tow feature, be aware that when the neutral tow feature is enabled and the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Exhibiting a squeak type noise from the rear stabilizer bar while driving, especially when going over bumps
- Exhibiting very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds
- Service tip information when servicing the 4.0L sohc short block assembly
- Exhibiting an internal low end noise that is described as a diesel and / or marbles in a tin CAN rattle
- A condition with the rear wiper blade on vehicles built through 1/22/1999 may flip over when run through...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit a vibration / moan / boom at idle
- Some vehicles with 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit a vibration / moan / boom at idle
- The rear wiper blade on some vehicles built through 1/22/99 may flip over when run through soft cloth...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine oil leak from the rear main crankshaft seal
- 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...
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Experiencing an inoperative or inaccurate odometer / speedometer readings
- Information on removing and / or replacing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Subject regarding the engine hotline phone numbers for 1997 - 2000 model year vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit the check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code PO420
- Information regarding 4.0L sohc camshaft bolt torque
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine noise(cam chain noise)
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off
- Subject regarding 4.0L sohc engine repair procedure update
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding seat that will not move forward
- Information regarding neutral tow kit availability
- Subject on manual a/c system-blower works in high setting only
- Information regarding 4.0L ohv engine-marble type noise
- Information regarding 4.0 l sohc camshaft bolt torque
- Information regarding 4.0L sohc engine noise (cam chain noise)
- Information regarding sohc engine noise (cam chain noise)
- Information regarding clutch squawk noise on take off
- Information regarding 4.0L sohc engine repair procedure update
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding seat that willl not move forward
- Information regarding neutral tow kit available
- Information regarding manual a/c system- blower works in high setting only
- Service tips information provided to assist when servicing vehicles with short block assembly
- Vehicles with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an internal low end noise that is described as a diesel and...
- Service tips when servicing a 4.0L sohc short block assembly
- Some vehicles with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an internal low end noise that is described as a diesel...
- Some vehicles with A4WD may exhibit a vibration / pulsation felt from the driveline in the steering wheel...
- Exhibiting a power steering fluid leak from the steering gear boot(s)
- Customers may complain of an internal low end noise that is described as a "diesel and / or marbels in a...
- Some 4.0L vehicles with A4WD may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0-45 mph on dry pavement under light...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting...
- Vehicles may experience a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down...
- Information on replacing and removing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Some vehicles may exhibit an internal low end noise that is described as a diesel and / or marbels in a...
- Vibration on light to moderate acceleration at 0 - 45 mph on A4WD vehicles
- Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit a burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise occuring when the blower motor...
- Vehicles with A4WD transmission and 4.0L engine may have the 4X4 indicator lamps flashing
- Brief information regarding radiator hose clamp for service
- Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional hoot / moan from the idle air control (IAC) valve
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when...
- Exhibiting an air bag lamp on intermittently with lamp fault code (LFC) 24, or diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles may exhibit no / low air conditioner performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle
- Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10...
- Some 4.0L vehicles with A4WD may exhibit a vibration / pulsation felt from the driveline in the steering...
- Some vehicles may require radiator hose clamp replacement during normal vehicle service
- Some vehicles may exhibit no / low a/c performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- 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...
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171, P0174,...
- Vehicles may exhibit a front accessory drive (FEAD) belt noise
- Information pertaining to harness chaffing issue
- Information on refilling tissues for the center console facial tissue compartment
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds...
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Use kleenex brand juniors or li'l travelers to refill tissues for certain vehicles with the high series...
- Some vehicles may exhibit harsh downshift from 3RD to 1ST gear while stopping, hesitation after...
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Experiencing drift / pull to the right conditons
- Some vehicles may exhibit an overdrive (o/d) light flashing with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0741 and /...
- Harsh downshift from 3RD to 1ST gear while stopping; hesitation after acceleration from stop; and / or...
- Concerns or erratic or insufficient temperature control
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Recall information regarding speed control cable replacement
- Information on maintaining tire pressure
- Some vehicles equipped with teves four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake...
- Experiencing a grunt noise while turning
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Vehicle may experience a diesel / marbel type noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down...
- Some vehicles built before 1/1/1999 equipped with 5.0L engine may exhibit a front accessory drive (FEAD)...
- Information regarding harness chafing issue
- Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system...
- Some 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit an internal low engine noise that is described as a diesel and / or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a noise down...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator
- Vehicle may exhibit a high pitched squeal / whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 mph to...
- Complaints that the in-dash cd stops operating when hot
- Vehicle exhibiting multiple generic electronic module (GEM) related symptoms
- Complaints that the rear wiper blade flips over
- Concerns with power steering making a grunting / groaning noise while turning
- Service tips for checking transmission fluid level
- Some vehicles equipped with limited slip / traction-lock rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning
- Vehicles exhibiting intermittent illumination of air bag light with diagnostic trouble code B1924
- On some vehicles built through 1/22/99 the rear wiper blade may flip over when ran through soft cloth...
- Subject regarding revolutions per mile tire size data
- Experiencing a whinning noise from the transfer case
- Information regarding the audio system selective lighting feature
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit a thumping noise from the cooling system
- Information on replacing a four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) hydraulic control unit (HUC)
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation / lack of power on re-acceleration after decelerating from 45 - 65...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering grunt / groan / noise while turning
- Brief information on checking transmission fluid level
- Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot
- Vehicles with limited slip / traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag light on intermittently with diagnostic trouble code B1924
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Service tips on composite fuel rail
- Conditions with the front seat back lever bent
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats )
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles with electronic shift on the fly 4X4 systems may stick in 4X4 low
- Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (AM / FM cass / cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no...
- Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns
- Information on vehicles exhibiting upper engine noise
- Brief information regarding engine stall condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit a water leak concern from the moonroof
- For all vehicles with generic electronic module (GEM) concerns that require a module replacement, the...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the...
- Condensate may leak onto the passenger floor on some vehicles
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack temperature control
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Some customers have reported the throttle stuck at idle on some vehicles
- Vehicles with ohv/sohc, 5.0L 4.6L, 5.4L may exhibit a (MIL) on with evap system dtc's P1450,PO455,PO466
- Revised message regarding steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns action on sohc...
- Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during...
- Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (AM/FM/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines may exhibit an upper engine tapping noise on cold start
- Information concerning the replacement of the engines on vehicles equipped with a 4.0L sohc that require...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Brief information regarding upper engine noise
- Repeat / revise message regarding flashing 4X4 lights with no diagnostic trouble codes
- Repeat message regarding engine stalling tt
- Vehiucles with 4.0L ohv/sohc, 5.0L, 4.6L, 5.4L may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with evap...
- Some vehicles with electronic shift on the fly 4X4 systems may stick in 4X4 low
- Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (AM/FM/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display...
- All vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc that require engine service please note that the XL2Z-6M289-AA (drive...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines may exhibit an upper engine tapping noise on cold start
- Information on setting the tire inflation pressure for 1991 through 1999 model year vehicles in the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation / lack of power on re-acceleration after decelerating from highway...
- Experiencing a noise and vibration during idle.
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with the power seat control button ( knob ) may detach from the switch actuator
- Steering wheel shimmies, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns..
- Information on additions to the ford quality renewal assembly program.
- Some 1997-1998 explorer/mountaineer/expedition or navigator vehicles with 4-WD 4X4 system may exhibit both
- Locks failed
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- A vehicle vibrates during a hot or cold idle condition.
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Brief information for vehicles exhibiting engine stall
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns
- Some vehicles may come in for a bent front seat back recliner lever
- Some vehicles may exhibit a seat squeak / rattle / rock from the front power seat track
- Some trucks built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and trucks built with 16 inch steel wheels may...
- Some vehicles built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and with 16 inch steel wheels may exhibit...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drift/pull, show signs of tire wear, or exhibit poor ride quality
- 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
- Experiencing idle vibration / exhaust boom
- Concerns with built-in rear child safety seat may not easily accommodate some children
- Engineering is investigating some vehicles with windshield stress cracks
- Engineering is investigating conditions concerning roof rack tap plates
- Brief information on performing the fuel economy test
- For certain model vehicles, the 4R70W transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed
- Engineering is investigating vehicles with windshield stress cracks
- Engineering is investigating concerns of noisy front system blower motors on certain vehicles
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (PATS) check the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a repeat concern of no engagement after replacing the 5R55E transmission assembly
- 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
- Some vehicles may experience the anti-lock brake system ( ABS ) lamp may illuminate on deceleration
- Concerns with a whistling or hissing noise from the main control area occuring while idling in drive and /...
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- The 4R70W transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange
- Exhibiting a squeaking / creaking noise heard from the right side of the instrument panel while turning or...
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Information on the new 4R100 transmission
- The 4R100 transmission will have an orange "prior to repair" tag on the fluid pan
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (PATS) diagnostic service tips
- Some vehicle may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)...
- Experiencing an audible noise in engine.
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Pats key programming
- Exhibiting a power steering noise
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
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