1997 Ford Taurus technical service bulletins
251 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford Taurus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- In vehicle loctite service procedure for camshaft tube and gear
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for...
- 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
- Exhaust system y-pipe crack at the noise vibration harness bracket
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0L 4V duratec engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp...
- Some sho vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise originating from the valve cover area
- 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 may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or EGR diagnostic trouble codes 332, P0401, P1407...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-3 shift after installing a remanufactured automatic transaxle
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Cooling system conditions such contaminated / corroded coolant; leaking / discolored coolant overflow...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles equpped with 3.0L 2V vulcan or 4V duratec engine may exhibit an exhaust rust-thru, weld...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of integrated control panel (ICP) illumination
- Service action 00E11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power window that will not operate downward because it's stuck / bound to the...
- Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- A separation between layers of the instrument panel
- Some vehicles may experience a separation between layers of the instrument panel
- A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of integrated control panel (ICP) illumination
- Some vehicles may exhibit DTC P1518 and / or P1519, related to intake manifold runner control (IMRC)
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code P1518 and/or P1519, related to intake manifold runner...
- Some vehicles equipped with compact disc changer may exhibit a 6 disc cd changer that is not ejecting the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling or clunking noise from the front end (front stabilizer link) under...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Vehicles may exhibit intermittent instrument control panel (ICP) illumination.
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (ICP).
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (ICP) illumination
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- 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
- Nners of the edsr-of-the-month quality award announcement for september
- 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...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting...
- 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 slight vibration upon acceleration
- Some vehicles equipped with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension noise due to front strut, front sway bar links or symptoms such...
- 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)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1135 or...
- 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...
- Concerns with buzz or vibration with the gear selector in park
- Experiencing a loss of air conditioning function, due to a fracture of the compressor's internal rotor
- Experiencing a moaning noise from the power steering during engine idle
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Information on servicing oil pan gasket leaks
- Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole
- Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning
- Installation of cooling system by-pass kit
- Concerns of a possible chafing of the fuel pump assembly wires resulting in an open fuse and/or inoperable...
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Exhibiting an inoperative power window
- Concerns with the timing arrows/flags on the back of the camshaft sprocket (s) are mis-marked by as much...
- 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 ngs error message, total checksum error after ngs / sbts PCM reprogramming
- Information on installing a new fuel pump on certain vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit contaminated / corroded coolant, high or fluctuating temp gauge, coolant odor,...
- Information on vehicles exhibiting an inoperative power window
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power window concerns
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- 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 vehicles experience a hard start/long crank time condition
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L 2-VALVE engines may exhibit a spark knock concern on acceleration
- Vehicles may exhibit a buzz or rattle condition on a cold start or during a low RPM stead speed
- Repeat message regarding contaminated / corroded coolant, high or fluctuating temp gauge; coolant odor,...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight vibration during acceleration only
- Some vehicles may exhibit a ngs error message after ngs/sbts PCM reprogramming
- Repeat message regarding hard start / long crank condition
- Some vehicles (3.0L 4 valve only) may exhibit a catalytic converter buzz or rattle condition on a cold...
- 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...
- Information on installation a new fuel pump , ensure that the pump has plastic sheathing over the wires
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Contaminated/corroded coolant, high or fluctuating temperature gauge
- Clunk or plop coming from front end
- Hard start/long crank.
- Engine spark knock on acceleration
- Fuel gauge accuracy or fuel gauge erratic operation
- Some 1996-1998 taurus/sable vehicles with 3.0L 4-V engine may exhibit a concern of moan noise at idle.
- The owner notification program 98B23 contained incorrect labor allowance and coolant part number information
- Locks failed
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- Coolant by-pass kit replacement on certain taurus vehicles
- Cooling system by-pass kit installation on certain taurus vehicles equipped with 3.0L vulcan methanol engines
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit contaminated / corroded coolant, high or fluctuating temp gauge, coolant odor,...
- Subject regarding general stalling concerns
- Diagnosing hard start / long crank condition
- Information on the service evaporator assemblies
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard / no start concern when parked in a steep nose-up position with less than...
- Subject regarding service evaporator assemblies
- Some vehicles may experience an no forward or reverse movement
- Transaxles use a new transmission fluid
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate for misfires at high engine rpms durng engine warm up
- 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
- Owner notification program 98B18- cooling system by-pass kit installation
- Vehicles experiencing coolant odor, coolant overflow, high or fluctuating temp gauge readings, blown or...
- Experiencing a hard start / long crank
- Some engine valves may exhibit a customer concern of a moan noise at idle
- A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, AX4S & AX4N transaxle is available with improved...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering groan noise
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4-VALVE engines may exhibit a customer concern of a moan noise at idle
- 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
- Torque converter clutch not engaging and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0741 or P1744 stored in memory
- 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
- Exerpeincing a moaning noise heard from the power steering during engine idle
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Exhibiting a vibration at sppeds of 45 mph and above with the cruise on.
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (PATS) diagnostic service tips
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Some vehicles may exhibit B1522 or gem "hood sw" pid concerns
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Engine check lamp on with misfire dtc(s).
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Diagnostic and inspection procedure for front suspension noise
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) 628, P0741 and/or P1744
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Some vehicles during wet weather conditions and/or when driving through puddles and /or the crankshaft...
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
- Some vehicles may experience static in the AM band of the radio while driving
- Vehicles may experience a knock or wop noise in the passenger compartment
- Deactivation procedure - clarification of instructions in service manual
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clunking noise from the rear suspension when driving over bumps
- Harsh 1-2 upshift
- When performing the air bag deactivation procedure, the service manuals do not clearly state which...
- Information in TSB 97-09-04 is incorrect
- Concerns of grunt or groan during wheel return
- Hesitation- on acceleration- vehicles with 3.0L 4-VALVE engine
- Locks- remote keyless entry (rke)- location of rke fobs- service tip- vehicles built after 3/17/97
- Steering- steering column- air bag sliding contact servicing- service tip
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)- diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0172, P0175, P1130, P1150 and/or P1152...
- 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
- Repeat power steering grunt/groan after completion of TSB 97-02-04
- Micron filter - reminder that the filter must be changed every 15000 miles - symptoms that might indicate...
- Groan or moan noise from the power steering when returning from a right turn
- Concern of water ingestion in engine
- Vehicles are equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) - vehicle will not start without the correct...
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Battery oes dead overnight
- Thump/klunk noise from front suspension area
- Surge at steady state cruise (power train shuffle), misfire codes,stalls at high ambient temperatures
- Knock or wop noise from the engine compartment near the front of the engine
- Whistle or squeal noise in the engine compartment on 1997 vehicles built before 11/1/96 with the 2-VALVE...
- Groan or moan noise from the power steering when returning from a right turn
- Vehicles have a cabin air filter that must be changed every 15000 miles
- Buzz noise in AX4S transaxles
- For 1996 3.0L 2-VALVE vehicles stop updating the processor to the R-12 calibration
- Battery goes dead- check the current draw with an ammeter
- Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area
- Surge at steady cruise (power train shuffle), misfire codes, stalls at high ambient temperatures
- Water leak at the right front floor on vehicles, check for a broken cowl top inner panel shield
- Replacing front rear struts on a vehicle, the replacement strut may appear to be appoximately 2" too short
- Buzz noise in AX4S transaxles at all speeds or idle on vehicles
- Replacing front or rear struts on a 1996/97 vehicle, the replacement strut may appear to be approximately...
- Water leak at the right front floor, check for a broken cowl top inner panel shield
- Passive anti-theft system
- Frame - subframe insulators - clunk on heavy acceleration and/or deceleration heard or felt in floor pan...
- Steering - grunting or groaning noise during steering wheel return from full right turn - vehicles built...
- Suspension - clunking noise from front suspension - taurus sable built through 1/14/97 - continental built...
- A buzz noise in AX4S transaxles on 1996/97 taurus/sable and windstars
- For 1996 3.OL 2-VALVE vehicles stop updating the processor to the R-12 calibration
- Removing or replacing one of the front strut springs on a 1996/97 taurus or sable vehicle use rotunda...
- Residual brake pressure on the rear brakes of a 1996-1997 taurus or sable, make sure to support the rear...
- Water leak in the rear of a taurus or sable wagon, check for water entering in at the rear hatch hinges
- The crankshaft damper bolt, found underneath the pulley has a standard right and left hand thread
- Noisy fuel pumps on 1996/1997 taurus/sable vehicles
- ABS indicator illumination with DTC C1095
- Uneven idle RPM, stall, rough running, surge, and/or spark knock when the cooling fans come on at a idle
- Owner guide lists that the 3.0L 2V vulcan engine uses a FL-400-S oil filter and the 3.0L 4V duratec uses a...
- The rear main seal removal tool listed in the service manual for the 3.0L 4V duratic and 4.6L continental...
- Noisy fuel pumps on 1996/97 vehicles
- Engines are equipped with a unique crankshaft pulley assembly which threads into the crankshaft damper...
- Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle
- Residual brake presure on the rear brakes of a 1996-1997 vehicle, make sure to support the rear control...
- Removing or replacing one of the front strut spring on a vehicle us a rotunda #014-00781 strut spring...
- May have no audio in cddj mode
- Body - product changes for 1997 taurus/sable and taurus sho vehicles electrical - product changes for 1997...
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Transaxle - AX4S - extended 2-3 shift and/or higher than expected engine RPM during 2-3 shift at light to...
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Noise-"creaking" in a-pillar when going over bumps and/or turning-vehicles built through 12/31/96
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Diagnostic procedure for system indicators kit with dtcs C1165 and/or C1175
- The EGR tube torque specifications in service manual are incorrect
- Vehicles may exhibit a whistle condition from the a/c evaporator
- Thump/clunk noise from front suspension area
- Vehicles shipped w/ low transaxle fluid level
- Concerns of a surge (powertrain shuffle) at 35-40 mph
- 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
- Repetitive thumping/knocking noise proportional to wheel speed when braking
- Concerns of vehicle stall, hesitation stumble, rough idle, missing, fuel pressure, or fuel pressure...
- Procedure for concerns of ride quality
- 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
- Information for concerns of grunt or groan during wheel return from full right turn
- Procedure for updating the calibration from R-11 to R-12 for stalling on decel & misfire codes on 3.0L...
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