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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–64 of 64, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 2, 2002–Jul 13, 2020.
Back to 2003 Ford TAURUS problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10177863
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This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10177863 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10156863
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Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10156863 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155551
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Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10155551 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10052600
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FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPEED CONTROL CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND CAN DISCONNECT DURING HOOD MAINTENANCE AND ALSO INTERFERE WITH FULL THROTTLE RETURN TO IDLE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MODELS 2000-2003 TAURUS, SABLE. *PE
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES.
Source record 10052600 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10019382
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CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10019382 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018746
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BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10018746 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018742
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POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10018742 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10018738
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POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
Source record 10018738 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017860
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10017860 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014138
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SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.
Source record 10014138 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10017916
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SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10017916 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014663
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RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10014663 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012954
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SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
Source components: SEAT BELTS.
Source record 10012954 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10012969
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133, P1131 OR P2195. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10012969 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014266
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0316 OR P030X - NO CRANK BATTERY DISCHARGED. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10014266 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014165
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ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10014165 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014086
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GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10014086 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10014062
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW.
Source record 10014062 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013395
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GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION. *EH
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10013395 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10010639
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EMISSION RELATED SERVICE ACTION 04E13. RE-FLASH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10010639 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013116
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10013116 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011159
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Source record 10011159 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011149
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WATER IN THE BLOWER CASE OR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, AN INOPERATIVE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR, A MOTOR THAT OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED ONLY, AND/OR A BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILURE. VEHICLES BUILT 5/1/2001 TO 12/15/2003. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR.
Source record 10011149 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10011176
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171/P0174, P1131/P1151, AND/OR P2195/P2197 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10011176 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008183
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GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10008183 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009321
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INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Source record 10009321 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10009338
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ROUGH RUNNING, MISFIRE AND A LACK OF POWER DUE TO A LOSS OF COMPRESSION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10009338 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008217
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TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008217 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008206
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AUTOLOCKS AND (RKE) REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10008206 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008127
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FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL AFTER FILLING TANK. *MJ
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Source record 10008127 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007358
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LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10007358 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10007337
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SURGE AT A STEADY SPEED BETWEEN 35 AND 45 MPH WITH NO OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10007337 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008296
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0172/P0175 (SYSTEM TOO RICH). *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008296 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008290
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FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *MJ
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Source record 10008290 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008181
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FUEL GAUGE WHICH DOES NOT READ COMPLETELY FULL WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Source record 10008181 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004925
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SURGE AT CRUISE. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.
Source record 10004925 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004027
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10004027 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004089
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ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM THE FILTER AREA ON VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10004089 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004082
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STEERING COLUMN LOCK DISCONTINUED. *TT
Source components: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE.
Source record 10004082 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10004081
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INTERMITTENT ROLLING IDLE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10004081 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10003184
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RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10003184 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10003748
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NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES.
Source record 10003748 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10003744
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ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10003744 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10003851
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CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10003851 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10003848
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ENGINE OIL LEAK NEAR THE OIL PAN OR OIL FILTER ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE (VULCAN) ENGINE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10003848 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002684
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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.
Source record 10002684 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002772
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ENGINE COOLING FAN INDUCED BODY BOOM, ROUGH ENGINE IDLE SENSATION OR UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AT IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FAN IS IN THE HIGH SPEED MODE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10002772 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002622
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND TCIL LAMP ILLUMINATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH MULTIPLE MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES RELATED TO TRANSMISSION SOLENOIDS AND HEGO HEATER CIRCUITS. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10002622 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002780
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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. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10002780 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002642
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THE NEW HIGH FLOW WATER PUMP IS NOT YET LISTED IN THE PARTS CATALOG BUT WILL BE SOON. THE SERVICE CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH NORMAL PART ORDERING SYSTEM. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10002642 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10001950
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RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10001950 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10001935
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NEW PUSH TYPE FUEL CLIP AND CONNECTOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TT *JB
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10001935 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10001934
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AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *TT *JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10001934 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002482
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IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10002482 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002475
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GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10002475 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10002497
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VEHICLES WITH VERY LOW ODOMETER MILES, MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL TEMPORARY START-UP FAST IDLE (1600-2500 RPM THAT DECREASES SLOWLY). NO SERVICE NECESSARY. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10002497 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008314
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ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Source record 10008314 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008304
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ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008304 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008349
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RUNNING CHANGE. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10008349 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10000592
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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. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10000592 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013060
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CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10013060 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10013080
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HEADLINER GRAB HANDLES LOOSEN. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10013080 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10008580
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LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH.
Source record 10008580 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10016808
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ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC
Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE.
Source record 10016808 at NHTSA