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2001 Ford Ranger Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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10/23/08 NHTSA ID: 10026389
TSB ID: CSP-08B01

Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund.
08/03/06 NHTSA ID: 10020173
TSB ID: 06116

Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
01/13/06 NHTSA ID: 10018746
TSB ID: 052212

Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine.
12/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10017860
TSB ID: 18719

Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean).
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014096
TSB ID: 042419

Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions.
04/14/05 NHTSA ID: 10013315
TSB ID: 18375

High idle at cold start.
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04/07/05 NHTSA ID: 10013075
TSB ID: 16305

Engine timing service tools / service tip.
01/04/05 NHTSA ID: 10011150
TSB ID: 020801

Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 rpm - 4.0l sohc engine.
08/05/04 NHTSA ID: 10008580
TSB ID: 02176

Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
08/04/04 NHTSA ID: 10008547
TSB ID: 0486

Boom/vibration at 1800-2200 rpm, rough idle.
08/04/04 NHTSA ID: 10008552
TSB ID: 17777

Rear leaf spring noise.
07/27/04 NHTSA ID: 10008304
TSB ID: 02221

Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
07/22/04 NHTSA ID: 10008146
TSB ID: 16461

Tool kit contains the timing peg used to lock the crankshaft in place when performing crankshaft pulley or engine timing service.
06/17/04 NHTSA ID: 10007396
TSB ID: 17604

Cooling system fan noise when cold.
06/16/04 NHTSA ID: 10007358
TSB ID: 0415

Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. diagnostic service tips.
06/03/04 NHTSA ID: 10007207
TSB ID: 02M01

Customer satisfaction program 02m01 supplement #4. certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted egr pressure sensor - additional egr pressure sensor warranty coverage. supplement #3. *mj supplement #6
01/20/04 NHTSA ID: 10004909
TSB ID: 17255

Hard start/long crank when cold or stumbles/surges during drive-away. possible diagnostic trouble codes p0171, and p0174 or p0172 and p0175.
01/14/04 NHTSA ID: 10004908
TSB ID: 17254

Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included.
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11/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10004069
TSB ID: 17198

Wear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning accumulator or transmission fluid dipstick.
09/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10002777
TSB ID: 0394

Pull to right or left condition while braking on 4.2 (non-edge) coil spring equipped vehicles.
09/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10002780
TSB ID: 0398

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
09/04/03 NHTSA ID: 10002504
TSB ID: 16626

Hesitation or surge condition during cruise with the air conditioner on.
09/03/03 NHTSA ID: 10002472
TSB ID: 0322

Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401, or runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy, and the above listed dtcs without
09/03/03 NHTSA ID: 10002482
TSB ID: 0335

Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips.
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09/03/03 NHTSA ID: 10002495
TSB ID: 16610

No start, no communication with power train control module (pcm) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while driving.
07/23/03 NHTSA ID: 10001855
TSB ID: 0361

Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy with diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0402, p1400, p1401. *jb
03/25/03 NHTSA ID: 10000592
TSB ID: 870197

Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
12/09/02 NHTSA ID: 637920
TSB ID: 0281

Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise.
12/04/02 NHTSA ID: 637710
TSB ID: 15859

Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure).
12/04/02 NHTSA ID: 637744
TSB ID: 15880

Some vehicles may exhibit a disengaged fan clutch bearing squeal noise in cold weather.
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12/02/02 NHTSA ID: 637542
TSB ID: 15813

Some vehicles equipped with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure).
11/07/02 NHTSA ID: 636326
TSB ID: 15692

Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps.
11/06/02 NHTSA ID: 636210
TSB ID: 16020

Some vehicles equipped with pasive anti-theft system may exhibit a no crank / no start condition and no communication with ngs or wds from the power train control module (pcm).
11/06/02 NHTSA ID: 636212
TSB ID: 16021

Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failures) in slippery conditions.
11/06/02 NHTSA ID: 636235
TSB ID: 16040

Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel.
11/05/02 NHTSA ID: 636087
TSB ID: 021010

Some 4x2 vehicles may exhibit a pull to right or left while braking.
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11/05/02 NHTSA ID: 636118
TSB ID: 16100

Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l gasoline engine may exhibit an engine quit upon initial starting of the engine with a normal restart and run on the subsequent attempt.
11/05/02 NHTSA ID: 636130
TSB ID: 16110

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine may exhibit an engine oil leak condition.
11/04/02 NHTSA ID: 636013
TSB ID: 0276

Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 rpm on cold engine operation only.
04/19/02 NHTSA ID: 630594
TSB ID: 15485

Exhibiting engine quitting or idle dip below 450 rpm during deceleration or while turning.
04/18/02 NHTSA ID: 630515
TSB ID: 01246

Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
04/18/02 NHTSA ID: 630562
TSB ID: 15455

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5/3.0l engine may exhibit a surge, hesitation, rough idle or malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes p0171, p0174, p0175.
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04/18/02 NHTSA ID: 630576
TSB ID: 15470

Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 rpm, during cold engine operation only.
04/17/02 NHTSA ID: 630429
TSB ID: 15413

Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel (anti-lock brake system) abs may exhibit unintended (momentary and intermittent) cycling of the abs from one or more wheels.
04/16/02 NHTSA ID: 630334
TSB ID: 01232

Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a low engine rpm during initial cold start and/or loss of engine power upon clutch disengagement or during deceleration.
04/16/02 NHTSA ID: 630276
TSB ID: 15358

Concerns with engine quitting during deceleration.
04/16/02 NHTSA ID: 630388
TSB ID: 15378

Some vehicles with the 4.0l engine may exhibit an engine flutter noise.
04/16/02 NHTSA ID: 630391
TSB ID: 15381

Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit an engine loss or reduction in power condition on deceleration, but will immediately restart.
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04/15/02 NHTSA ID: 630190
TSB ID: 15290

Some 4.0l sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area.
04/15/02 NHTSA ID: 630223
TSB ID: 15313

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine may exhibit poor idle quality, hesitation/surge on light acceleration.
04/15/02 NHTSA ID: 630225
TSB ID: 15314

On some vehicles, the engine temperature gauge may exhibit a downward movement to the cool region of the gage.
04/15/02 NHTSA ID: 630245
TSB ID: 15333

Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0l sohc engine and automatic transmission, may exhibit an engine quitting during deceleration.
04/11/02 NHTSA ID: 630018
TSB ID: 15532

Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line.
02/26/02 NHTSA ID: 627925
TSB ID: 01204

Engine oil leak at the oil filter mounting surface.
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02/26/02 NHTSA ID: 627927
TSB ID: 01205

Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174.
12/04/01 NHTSA ID: 625835
TSB ID: 15268

Some vehicles with the 2.3l engine may appear to have an overheat condition accompanied with a glycol smell and / or boil over.
11/16/01 NHTSA ID: 625018
TSB ID: 15190

Some vehicles may exhibit surge, hesitation, rough idle or malfunction ndicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes p0171, p0172, np0174, p0175.
11/08/01 NHTSA ID: 624643
TSB ID: 15165

Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent stall on deceleration, at stops, low speeds. *yh
11/08/01 NHTSA ID: 624719
TSB ID: 15180

Subject concerning ect vs cht , some vehicle with the 2.3l dohc engine, may exhibit a false overheat condition when monitoring pids on the wds or ngs. *yh
10/23/01 NHTSA ID: 622841
TSB ID: 15022

Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes c1230, c1229, or c1237.
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10/22/01 NHTSA ID: 622691
TSB ID: 14978

Some 4x4 super cabs (with torsion bars) built from january 2001 do not have the rear sway bar as this was deleted in production.
09/06/01 NHTSA ID: 621022
TSB ID: 15097

Subject regarding rear alignment out of spec condition.
09/05/01 NHTSA ID: 620979
TSB ID: 01133

Subject regarding rear shock spacer washer usage for electronic vehicles produced after 4/1/2001 only.
08/13/01 NHTSA ID: 620502
TSB ID: 14289

Some vehicles may exhibit a steering clear vision condition (steering off-center with vehicle driving straight).
07/20/01 NHTSA ID: 620215
TSB ID: 14898

Some vehcles may exhibit a brake pedal vibration and / or steering wheel movement during light to moderate braking.
07/19/01 NHTSA ID: 620167
TSB ID: 01E14

Subject regarding stop sale advance emission recall notice - certain vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines certified for tier 1 emissions, identified by vehicle emissions control information (veci) label part number suffix hfd, are not eligib
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07/19/01 NHTSA ID: 620168
TSB ID: 01E14

Subject regarding stop sale - advance emission recall notice - emission recall 01e14 - certain vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines certified to tier 1 emissions standards.
06/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619652
TSB ID: 01E14

Field action for vehicles inadvertently sold in the northeast states without the proper emission certification for the northeast trading region (ntr).
06/01/01 NHTSA ID: 619492
TSB ID: 010501

Some 3.0l and 4.0l vehicles may exhibit a lack of power if the powertrain control module (pcm) has been reprogrammed in service.
05/30/01 NHTSA ID: 619424
TSB ID: 0147

Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil.
05/30/01 NHTSA ID: 619430
TSB ID: 0151

Some 2001 3.0l and 4.0l vehicles may exhibit a lack of power if the powertrain control module (pcm) has been reprogrammed in service.
05/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619316
TSB ID: 14822

Some supercab 4x4 equipped vehicles with 3.0 / 4.0l engines may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate braking.
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05/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619317
TSB ID: 14823

Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise between 2000 - 3000 rpm (sometimes described as a spark knock-type noise).
05/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619337
TSB ID: 14868

Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes described as a spark knock-type noise).
05/22/01 NHTSA ID: 619272
TSB ID: 0179

Some vehicles built before 3/26/2001 may exhibit a fuel gauge that drops from full too fast or indicates less than the actual fuel left in the tank (excessive tank reserve).
04/03/01 NHTSA ID: 617995
TSB ID: 14617

Subject pertaining to broken thermostat. *jb
04/02/01 NHTSA ID: 617878
TSB ID: 14584

Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations. *jb
04/02/01 NHTSA ID: 617932
TSB ID: 14555

Concerns with engine ticking sound/noise. *jb
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04/02/01 NHTSA ID: 617942
TSB ID: 14559

Exhibiting lack of power after powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming. *jb
04/02/01 NHTSA ID: 617968
TSB ID: 14583

Concerns with broken thermostats on engines. *jb
03/13/01 NHTSA ID: 616846
TSB ID: 14513

Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit an unstable / rolling idle condition after cold start during warm-up.
11/05/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 636116
TSB ID: 16099

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine and no air conditioning, may set diagnostic trouble codes p1460 (wide open throttle air conditioner output primary circuit malfunction) and p1474 (low fan control (lfc) primary circuit failure. *t
04/16/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 630364
TSB ID: 15436

Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes p0443, p0301, p0141 when performing driveability diagnosis.
02/22/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 627774
TSB ID: 012113

Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control
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02/13/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 627683
TSB ID: 01193

On some electric and electric postal vehicles, diagnostic trouble code b2785 traction inverter module (tim) may be set and the vehicle will enter a power limited mode of operation.
12/06/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017891
TSB ID: 030508

Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/18/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013414
TSB ID: 04237

Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *eh
04/15/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013369
TSB ID: 04217

General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
08/09/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008587
TSB ID: 02192

Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
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08/06/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008586
TSB ID: 02191

Thump/bump on acceleration from a stop or when braking from driveshaft area-4x2 automatic transmission super cab edge models only. *mj
07/27/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008305
TSB ID: 02222

Noise-gear whine noise in 1st and 2nd gear only-vehicles equipped with 5r55e transmission and 4.0l engine only. *mj
07/26/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008280
TSB ID: 03048

Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4x4 super cab equipped with automatic transmission and steel driveshaft.
11/17/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10004048
TSB ID: 17127

Transmission whine in 5th gear.
10/29/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10003748
TSB ID: 03148

New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
09/04/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10002516
TSB ID: 030302

Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
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09/03/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10002479
TSB ID: 0332

Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
07/25/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10001922
TSB ID: 0358

Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *jb
12/09/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637922
TSB ID: 0282

Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements.
12/09/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637924
TSB ID: 0283

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l, 3.0l or 4.0l engine and 5r44e or 5r55e automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak at the transmission servo covers in cold climates.
12/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637726
TSB ID: 15869

Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent soft clutch pedal which may cause difficulty in shifting gears (a notchy feel).
12/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637755
TSB ID: 15887

Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio).
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11/26/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637478
TSB ID: 15785

Some vehicles equipped with 5r55e/5r44e transmission may exhibit a whine noise in 1st gear that goes away after the 1-2 or 1-3 shift is completed.
11/06/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636233
TSB ID: 16038

Some vehicles equipped with a 5r55e automatic transmission may exhibit a gear whine type noise in 1st and / or 2nd gears only.
11/05/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636085
TSB ID: 02109

A thump or bump sensation felt immediately on acceleration from a stop or upon braking when coming to a complete stop.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 635998
TSB ID: 02138

Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636047
TSB ID: 0255

Hooting, eeking or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting gears.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636052
TSB ID: 0258

Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639.
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11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636056
TSB ID: 0242

Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube.
04/19/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 630672
TSB ID: 15625

Concerns with 5r44e automatic transmission fluid leak.
04/18/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 630505
TSB ID: 01241

Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of not being able to disengage clutch as the clutch pedal is stroked or the clutch pedal remains on floor.
04/17/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 630446
TSB ID: 15425

Exhibiting intermittent difficulty shifting gears when hot.
12/04/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625855
TSB ID: 15269

Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0l sohc engine and manual 5 speed transmission, may exhibit a low engine rpm during initial cold start and / or an engine quitting upon clutch disengagement during deceleration.
12/03/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625790
TSB ID: 15246

Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while in 4x4 mode under deceleration from approximately 60 mph to 40 mph.
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12/03/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625796
TSB ID: 15251

Some 4x4 vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint.
11/30/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625691
TSB ID: 01184

Information regarding speedometer dropping to zero while driving.*jb
11/30/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625715
TSB ID: 01181

Brake shift interlock.*jb
11/08/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 624708
TSB ID: 15135

Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative or inaccurate speedometer/odometer. *yd
10/22/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 622642
TSB ID: 01114

Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph).
10/22/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 622656
TSB ID: 011111

Some 4x4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency driveshaft thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate braking.
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09/06/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 621034
TSB ID: 15037

Some 4x2 super cabs equipped with 3.0l engine and manual or automatic transmission may exhibit a transmission bushing spin-out and / or extension housing leak from the rear seal.
09/06/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 621084
TSB ID: 15080

Some vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint.
09/05/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 620990
TSB ID: 01138

Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine and 5r44e automatic transmission produced 08/08/2000 through 06/18/2001 may exhibit a delayed reverse engagement.
07/19/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 620159
TSB ID: 0196

Some 4x4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate braking.
07/19/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 620161
TSB ID: 01103

Flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and / or a delayed 1-3 shift with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733. this dtc may be set when cold below 4 degrees c (40 degrees f) and during light throttle accelerations after start
06/01/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 619491
TSB ID: 14791

Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l engine and 5r44e transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code p0733 and / or delayed 1-3 shift.
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05/30/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 619427
TSB ID: 01411

High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph).
05/23/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 619330
TSB ID: 14847

Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube.
05/22/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 619276
TSB ID: 0186

On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube.
03/05/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 616522
TSB ID: 002310

Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
07/27/00 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 613704
TSB ID: 14056

Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr
07/26/00 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 613657
TSB ID: 8512

Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr
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04/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013300
TSB ID: 0513

Inside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks.
04/08/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013116
TSB ID: 04174

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series.
07/28/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008359
TSB ID: 16437

Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 & c1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc. *mj
07/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008252
TSB ID: 04111

Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. additional symptoms may include runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy.
07/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008223
TSB ID: 17718

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171, p0172, p0174 or p0175.
06/16/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10007360
TSB ID: 03223

Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. additional symptoms may include runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy.
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06/16/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10007366
TSB ID: 0369

Safety belt pretensioner diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b1877 and/or b1881.
01/14/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004886
TSB ID: 03203

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system.
11/14/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004027
TSB ID: 03181

Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
09/08/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002605
TSB ID: 16889

An rcm diagnostic trouble code b1881, b1882, or b1883.
11/05/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636065
TSB ID: 0245

Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines.
04/15/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 630227
TSB ID: 15315

Some vehicles may exhibit no passive anti-thef system (pats) security access when programming keys with wds.
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12/03/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 625777
TSB ID: 15227

Some ev vehicles may exhibit a/c inopeative or diagnostic trouble codes related to a/c system.
11/30/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 625706
TSB ID: 01187

Concerns with driveability, unable to reach wide open throttle, lack of power.*jb
11/15/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 624874
TSB ID: 15146

Some vehicles may exhibit an inability to reach wide open throttle mode wot.
11/08/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 624608
TSB ID: 15119

Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification. *slc
11/08/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 624652
TSB ID: 15166

Subject concerning p1460, p1474 false codes set with no air conditoning. *yh
10/31/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 623944
TSB ID: 01156

Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
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10/23/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 622823
TSB ID: 15010

Concerns with vehicles exhibiting condensation within the fog lamp.
09/05/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 620995
TSB ID: 01143

Condensation and / or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly. if not serviced, the fog lamp could eventually become inoperative.
08/09/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 620473
TSB ID: 14521

Information pertaining to the vss (vehicle speed sensor) signal.
07/24/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 620292
TSB ID: 13995

Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed of 1200-1400 rpm when the vehicle is initially received from the assembly plant. this higher base idle stragety is now used during plant / transportati
07/19/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 620165
TSB ID: 01109

Some electric vehicle (ev) rangers may exhibit a no-charge condition. there are several possible causes why the battery control module (bcm) might not allow charging (as indicated by the op_states). a charging system fault (c1838) does
05/30/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619423
TSB ID: 0146

Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side windows either in the down or up mode.
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05/30/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619431
TSB ID: 0152

Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, anti-lock brake system (abs) warning lamp illumination, inoperative or erratic speedometer, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0500, p0501, p0503, p1721, p0176, p1000, abs dtc 9, rabs dtc 16, or a delay
05/23/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619320
TSB ID: 14832

Some vehicles may exhibit the horn switch sticking after it is depressed.
05/22/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619266
TSB ID: 0162

Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank.
05/16/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619147
TSB ID: 0125

Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips.
04/16/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 618561
TSB ID: 00224

Some ranger electric vehicles (evs) may experience steadily declining driving range caused by nickel-metal hydride batteries that suffer from a condition where, if not fully discharged on a regular basis, the battery may lose much of its ab
04/02/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 617870
TSB ID: 14564

This bulletin states that the integrated passive anti-theft system (ipats) function has been integrated into pcm and no longer has a stand alone module. *jb
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04/02/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 617919
TSB ID: 14547

Some vehicles may exhibit surge, hesitation or rough idle or malfunction indicator lamp on w/ diagnostic trouble codes p0171, p0172, p0174, and p0175. *jb
03/13/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 616836
TSB ID: 14521

Subject regarding vss system change information for certain 2001 model year vehicles.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014138
TSB ID: 042421

Safety belt retraction speed.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014165
TSB ID: 04251

Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
08/09/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008608
TSB ID: 16253

Equipped with a hard tonneau cover. * mj
07/28/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008351
TSB ID: 16424

New tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service. *mj
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07/27/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008311
TSB ID: 02232

Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit.
07/22/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008153
TSB ID: 03231

Inoperable latches, locks and/or lift struts on vehicles equipped with a hard tonneau cover.
07/22/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008154
TSB ID: 03235

Bed extender component replacement service tip.
06/10/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10007331
TSB ID: 17490

Excessive front tire heal and toe wear at low mileage. on goodyear p245/75r16 tires.
01/29/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005088
TSB ID: 16510

P225/70r15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges of the front tires. oasis.
07/23/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001860
TSB ID: 0369

Diagnostic trouble code b1877 and/or b1881 indicating a high resistance in the safety belt pretensioner circuit. *jb
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11/06/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636228
TSB ID: 16034

Some vehicles may exhibit p0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction) and malfunction indicator lamp on.
04/19/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630653
TSB ID: 15605

Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble p0455 (gross leak detected).
04/19/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630636
TSB ID: 0232

Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 (random misfire) or p0301.
04/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630574
TSB ID: 15469

Concerns that the check engine light is on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 (radom misfire).
04/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630595
TSB ID: 15486

Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457 (gross leak after fuel fill).
04/12/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630097
TSB ID: 15563

Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code p0300/p0301.*yh
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04/11/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630026
TSB ID: 15504

Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected).
03/05/02 Other NHTSA ID: 628153
TSB ID: 01B77

Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires.
12/03/01 Other NHTSA ID: 625751
TSB ID: 15215

Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 or p0457 stored.
12/03/01 Other NHTSA ID: 625752
TSB ID: 15215

Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 or p0457.
11/08/01 Other NHTSA ID: 624680
TSB ID: 15170

Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code p0442. *yh
10/31/01 Other NHTSA ID: 623988
TSB ID: 01157

Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
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10/22/01 Other NHTSA ID: 622641
TSB ID: 01112

Some vehicles equpped with a 2.3l, 3.0l gas, or 4.0l sohc engine built before 3/26/2001 may exhibit a fuel gauge that drops from full too fast or indicates less than the actual fuel left in the tank (excessive tank reserve). *t
10/22/01 Other NHTSA ID: 622650
TSB ID: 01118

Subject regarding new version 3.0 diagnostic soptware available for certain e.v. vehicles.
10/22/01 Other NHTSA ID: 622765
TSB ID: 14969

Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit the check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 (random misfire).
09/07/01 Other NHTSA ID: 621103
TSB ID: 15093

Exhibiting drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected).
09/06/01 Other NHTSA ID: 621020
TSB ID: 15095

Information pertaining to fuel octaine parameter adjustment with ngs.
07/20/01 Other NHTSA ID: 620221
TSB ID: 14907

Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial start-up after several hours of cold soak.
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07/19/01 Other NHTSA ID: 620195
TSB ID: 14871

Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions or check engine lamp (mil) illuminated with a diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected).
06/01/01 Other NHTSA ID: 619471
TSB ID: 14718

Some vehicles equipped with 3.0l engine and 5r44e transmission may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p0733 with a light throttle 1-3 extended shift condition in cold temperatures only (20-40f tot=transmission oil temperature).
05/31/01 Other NHTSA ID: 619448
TSB ID: 01E14

Subject regarding stop sale advance emission recall notice. this advance notice announces upcoming emission recall 01e14 that affects certain 2001 model year vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines certified to tier 1 emissions standards.
05/30/01 Other NHTSA ID: 619428
TSB ID: 01412

High voltage insulated safety gloves testing and ordering information.
04/18/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618619
TSB ID: 14345

Some vehicles may exhibit the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial strt-up after several hours of cold soak. *jb
03/13/01 Other NHTSA ID: 616827
TSB ID: 00262

Some electric vehicles (evs) and electric postal chassis vehicles may exhibit intermittent lighting of the oil warning lamp.
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03/13/01 Other NHTSA ID: 616838
TSB ID: 14529

Subject regarding ash cup now available for separate order.

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Ford Ranger TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.