1997 Ford Thunderbird technical service bulletins
107 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
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
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- 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
- 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
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Information regarding replacment of engine front cover gasket
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- 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
- 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
- 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 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 on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- 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)...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- A steering wheel movement felt when driving over rough surfaces.
- Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement
- Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Locks failed
- 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake roughness (brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and / or nibble)...
- 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
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Air inlet-water in air inlet elbow-malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates due to water contamination...
- Some vehicles may have water contamination in the air filter and / or the mass air flow sensor
- 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
- Information regarding additional coverage for intake manifold malfunctions
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Some vehicles may experience static in the AM band of the radio while driving
- Complaints of flashing low coolant and low washer fluid warning lamps
- Instructions for removing and reinstalling a loose fender cladding
- Instructions for re-installing loose fender cladding
- Occasional flashing of the low coolant and low washer fluid warning lamps simultaneously during low...
- Vehicles may experience illumination of the engine cooling indicator light
- 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
- Vibration- tires- vibration felt while driving at highway speeds- vehicles built through 12/20/96 equipped...
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Engine cooling light on - possible oil leak at upper jam nut on the upper transmission cooler line
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...
- Vehicles exhibit a pull while braking - check for kinked brake lines , replace if necessary - replace...
- Vehicles may exhibit flashinig coolant and low washer fluid lamps after engine start and during extremely...
- 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
- Vehicle exhibits a pull while braking, follow procedures outlined in 06-00-4 & pinpoint test "a" on...
- Vehicles built between august 1996 and january 1997 may exhibit flashing low coolant and low washer fluid...
- Low coolant light stays on
- Erratic shifthing of the transmission
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- 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
- 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
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