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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 01:38 PM
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couple questions

OK I have acouplequestions. First,what the heck is a "TSB"?Just curious. SecondlyI have seen some questions about "shudder" and light takeoff and braking but no real answers. I have a 2003 Ranger XLT 4x4 with 6000 miles on it and it has this problem. Also my rear suspension creaks all the timewhen ever the suspension is operating (up or down). Does anyone know of a poly bushing kit? And where I can pic one up?

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John
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 01:53 PM
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tsb = technical service bulletin- manufacturer's recall list.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 01:55 PM
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ok sounds cool...now where can I look at a listing of these?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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http://www.alldata.com/TSB/0320_mo.html for fords.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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titles are free, full text, you have to pay. Try Alldata, I think its about $20 for a years access per vehicle.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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cool man thanks for your help.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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yeah I will definatelypay the 20 bucks...now if i can justfigure out what the shuddering is. My93 ranger had the clunk but this something different.I hope it isn't something tore up in the limited slip diff...
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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actually...if you go to ford.com......and go to "my ford" and register...u should be able to obtain all the information you need for your truck......and for free.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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I had forgotten all about MYFORD as i already have an account or maybe i just never looked for recall data...anyways i am checking it out now
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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well i checked out ford and there are (according to my ford) no recalls listed formy truck....but ALLDATA has several listed.. any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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Since your truck is new why not let the dealer fix any issues?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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yeah i will eventually go to the dealer...but i would like to know what the problem is so i won't have the hassleofdropping itoff at the dealer....
 
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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wild guess on surelly09's last question...but Ford takes the VIN to determine TSB while alldata doesn't.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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roger that kevin.. thanks man
 
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