1997 Ford Probe technical service bulletins
84 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford Probe.
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
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with the CD4E transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles equipped with CD4E auto transaxles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes for gear ratio or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in...
- 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
- Information on servicing the left steering rack bushing
- 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)...
- Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by...
- 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...
- 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)
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- 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
- Minimal clearance of the CD4E transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the check engine falfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern where the check engine malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate in...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Revised oil pump installation procedure
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park
- 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
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- 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
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0505
- A hard to start/long crank time concern on 96-97 probe vehicles may be due to fuel pressure leak down
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Leak- automatic transmission fluid- CD4E transaxle in fluid collection on main control assembly
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Partially restricted vacuum hose to cannister may be cause of malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) code P0441
- Clicking noise caused by differential lube tube contacting differential case
- Transaxle- CD4E- harsh shift and/or engagement- diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 628 or P0741- service tip
- Harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtc's 628 or P0741
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Paint blister, peel or crack concerns
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with code P0441 stored in memory
- Beginning december 2, 1996 (beginning tran serial number (6337-0001)) all CD4E transaxles are built with a...
- An oil pump to cylinder block alignment concern on vehicles built between 9/5/96 and 12/9/96 with engine...
- The lumbar bag inflates but does not apply adequate pressure to the seat back may be caused by improper...
- Oil pump to cylinder block alignment concern on vehicle built between 9/5/96 and 12/9/96 with engine...
- Vehicles exhibiting harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtcs 628 or P0741
- Noise - buzz/vibration in reverse and/or clicking noise accompanied by vibration on right hand turns...
- Beginning december 2, 1996 all CD4E transaxles are built with a redesigned pump body separator plate and...
- A clunk on left hand turns while accelerating
- Hard to start/long crank time concern on 96-97 vehicles due to fuel pressure leak down
- Clunk on left hand turns while accelerating on 1997 probe 2.0L CD4E vehicles
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Transaxle - CD4E - harsh shift and/or engagement - diagnostic trouble code 628 or P0741
- Restraint system - air bag module - diagnostic fault code 51 - improved diagnostics and repair
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Concerns of transmission popping out of 3RD or 5TH gear
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1794 stored in continuous...
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Transaxle - CD4E - new design parking pawl ratchet spring and parking cam actuating lever assembly
- 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
- Wave spring located under the forward one-way clutch in no longer one piece
- Shoulder belt that is slow to retract may be caused by a twist in the seat belt webbing behind the 'b'...
- 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
- 2.5L duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator,...
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