1997 Ford Mustang technical service bulletins
167 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford Mustang.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Extended coverage program 05N04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- 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...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding speed control lamp
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles equipped with the T45 manual transmission may exhibit a condition of being stuck in reverse,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit the door glass coming off of the window track
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss
- Some vehicles exhibit the door glass popping off track
- Some vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a powertrain noise described as a brief...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Information on caster adjustment when performing a front end alignment
- Subject regarding parking brake control assembly modification
- Information pertaining to 4.6L 4V pulley instructions
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration that may be heard of felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hood that is hard to close
- Information regarding replacment of engine front cover gasket
- Information regarding free floor mat exchange
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- ABS diagnostic trouble codes(dtcs) CAN only be retrieved using super starii tester or the flash out...
- Subject regarding installation of crankshaft pulley torque specification
- Some vehicles may experience engine coolant leaks at the engine front cover gasket
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Concerns with the convertible top boot may fit improperly or be difficult to install on some vehicles due...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject on engine coolant leaking into the engine oil on some vehicles
- Some convertibles may exhibit a rattle noise fromthe door wedge when driving on rough roads
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- 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...
- Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2L
- Information regarding vibration/extension housing bushing
- Subject regarding vehicles equipped with 4.6L engine regardless of transmission, may exhibit a (front end...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vibration / shake when driven on smooth roads at spped around 62 mph / 100 kph
- Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4R70W may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt toss
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit some normal service concerns with power seat operation
- Concerns with engine coolant leaking into engine oil on some vehicles
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- 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...
- Concerns with road noise may be heard from the rear wheel area as well as dust intrusion into the luggage...
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a fed belt concern
- Information on power seat switch replacement
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Experiencing a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from...
- Some vehicles with manual transmission equipped convertibles may exhibit a body vibration / shake
- Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit a fead belt concern (front end accessory drive)
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light illuminated accompanied with obd-ii code P0340 set in the...
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator
- Concerns with the front window may travel beyond the upstop and exit the glass run on some vehicles
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- 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 may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles may exhibit a driver and / or passenger side door window that travels beyond the upstop and...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Experiencing vibration/ noise felt in clutch pedal when lightly touching clutch pedal
- Vehicles with federal emission equipped 1998, may exhibit a fuel smell in the passenger compartment at times
- Some vehicles and certain federal emission equipped vehicles may exhibit a fuel smell in the passenger...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- The front end accessory drive ( fead ) belt may become broken or frayed and / or detach from ( or roll off...
- Locks failed
- Some vehicles may experience passenger and / or driver side front window(s) that do not roll properly
- Subject regarding the subwoofer enclosure on coupes with the mach 460 audio system
- Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Vehicles with T45 manual transmissions may jump out of gear
- Concerns with vehicles with a T-45 transmission may shift from 4TH to neutral when the clutch is released
- Some vehicles may exhibit partial or no operation of the power seat when using the seat switch
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (PATS) check the...
- 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
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Brief information regarding engines being added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Some vehicles may have an excessive amount of shift lever vibration while driving in 3RD gear
- Effective march 2, 1998M3.8L engine assembly is added to fqr(ford quality renewal) assembly program
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (PATS) diagnostic service tips
- Information regarding additional coverage for intake manifold malfunctions
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Instructions on how to adjust the caster when performing a front end alignment
- Vehicles built prior to 3/1/97 may encounter difficulty getting the shift lever into gear when the clutch...
- Vehicles equipped with a T-45 transmission may exhibit a second gear to neutral movement condition
- Instructions for adjusting the caster when performing a front end alignment
- Vehicles may encounter difficulty getting the shift lever into gear when the clutch disc is hot
- Vibration- shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3RD...
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Concern of cooling fan to electric motor coming loose
- Vibration/noise from the clutch pedal
- Vehicles are equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) - vehicle will not start without the correct...
- Passive anti-theft system now standard on all mustangs - the underhood switch for the active alarm system...
- Vehicles may exhibit a cold start engine fead belt chirp noise
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Vehicles built between 8/15/96 and 11/4/96 may experience a concern with the cooling fan to the electric...
- An engine oil leak at the rear crankshaft oil seal
- The passive anti theft system is now standard on all 1997 mustangs
- Passive anti-theft system
- Currently investigating cruise control servo issues and would like your feedback
- ABS sensor resistance readings provided in the 1997 mustang service manual are incorrect
- Engine oil leak at the rear crankshaft oil seal
- Cruise control servo issues and would like feedback
- Blower motor - intermittent or inoperative - temperatures at or below 0 degrees c (32 degrees f)
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Interior trim - center console - availability of gap hider for center console - vehicles built from 6/1/96
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Ford improvement program request for information on oil leak at the rear crankshaft oil seal
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed component
- Serpentine accessory drive belt roll-off or loss of alignment
- The ABS sensor resistance readings provided in the 1997 mustang service manual are incorrect
- Diagnostic instructions for servicing evaporative emission purge flow system
- Concerns of check engine light (MIL) w/ codes P0300 thru P0308 & eng runes rough/misses
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil
- Vehicles equipped w/ an aode or 4R70W trans has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque...
- Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level
- Vehicles equipped w/ a manual trans, the accessory drive belt may come off of the pulleys under high RPM...
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