I am looking for information on two TSB's, basically what is the action to correct the issue?

It is for a 2003 Ranger 4x4 with a 4.0 engine.

TSB numbers 03-4-8 issued 3-03 and TSB 02-25-5 issued 12-02.

I can not find them on the TSB search hear, but can find them on alldata (Not a subscriber, just have the free info).

 

Those are newer TSBs, you might not find them hanging around anywhere.

Good place to get TSBs and other stuff like that is from Motorcraft. You can even get get a "short term" subscription (72 hours) and download as many copies of TSBs that you want.

http://buy.motorcraftservice1.com/default.asp

 

You can also get TSB's from Helm Inc. www.helminc.com They cost about 6 dollars and have a shipping and handling charge

 

03-4-8 has been superseded by 03-26-2..........
Some Ranger 4X4 Super Cab vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a steel driveshaft 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. This may be caused by axle wind up during acceleration or deceleration, creating a stick/slip condition at the rear driveshaft slip yoke splines.

ACTION:
A new type of grease is available which will greatly reduce the sticking/binding in the slip yoke during acceleration and deceleration. To service, apply the new grease to the rear driveshaft slip yoke splines. Refer to the following Service Procedure.

Basically you clean the slip yoke splines and install F87Z-4K277-AA Drive Shaft Slip Yolk Kit and F1TZ-4421-B Boot. It sounds like the first kit has new grease in it.


02-25-5 is about seat track rattle.........
Loosen, do not remove, all seat track mounting bolts.
Align the seat track holes to the holes of the floorboard.
Retighten all bolts to 41 ± 6 Lb-ft (55 ± 8 N-m) per the following order:
Front inboard
Front outboard
Rear inboard
Rear outboard

 

Thanks Dave!

What is this new grease? Is it a teflon grease?

Also, what years does the TSB apply to? I ask because there are two different kind of drivehafts out there (aluminum and steel) and apprrantly even the newer aluminum ones can clunk.

 

I'm not sure what the new grease is.
I've only seen the old Teflon grease that they came out ages ago.
The TSB says it's for 98-03 Rangers except for ones with the aluminum driveshaft.

 

Great info, very interesting.

Sure am glad 03Level_II started this thread!

 

I have a 98 4x4 4.0 Auto,I just had the ford dealer do tsb 04-23-7 Nov04 Driveline it Wofked!!!

 

Can someone help me out with some TSB info as well? The TSB's are:

04-6-2
03-5-3

Thanks!

 

Have you tried this...

www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm

 

Yes, I know what the tsbs are...I just dont have the action to correct the issue because I do not subscribe.

 

Article No.
04-6-2 ENGINE - LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS - 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE - DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Publication Date: March 23, 2004

FORD: 2000-2004 TAURUS, RANGER
MERCURY: 2000-2004 SABLE


This article supersedes TSB 04-1-5 to update the part information.

ISSUE:
When diagnosing an oil leak on the 3.0L 2V Vulcan engine, leaks from other areas may appear to be leaking from the rear main crank seal. Engine oil leaking from the oil filter gasket, oil drain plug or oil pan gasket may migrate and appear to leak from the rear main crank seal.

ACTION:
Follow the diagnostic Service Tips below to accurately identify the source of an oil leak. If areas listed below are verified not to be the source of the oil leak, continue with normal diagnostics per Workshop Manual.

SERVICE TIPS
VERIFYING THE LOCATION OF A LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAK
Clean the engine of oil residue prior to diagnosing.
NOTE: AN EXTREMELY SMALL (SLOW) OIL LEAK MAY REQUIRE SEVERAL HOURS OR AN EXTENDED DRIVE FOR THE LEAK TO APPEAR. IF THE ENGINE IS NOT CLEANED, PRIOR OIL RESIDUE MAY LEAD TO A FALSE DIAGNOSIS.



Use the fluorescent oil additive method to determine the leak path. Refer to the Workshop Manual Engine System - General Information Section 303-00, Engine Oil Leak-Fluorescent Oil Additive Method.
LOCATIONS TO CHECK
Oil Filter: The oil filter may not be tightened to the correct specification. If a leak is detected at the filter, tighten the filter. If the filter still leaks, replace the oil filter.

NOTE: BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE FILTER THE DESIRED 3/4 TO 1 FULL TURN AFTER INITIAL SEAL CONTACT AS SPECIFIED ON THE FILTER INSTRUCTIONS.



Oil Pan Gasket: Inspect for oil along the oil pan rail. Also, inspect for oil at the T-joint to front cover and at the corner of the rear half round. If oil is found and did not originate from the oil filter, or oil change spillage, replace the oil pan gasket.

NOTE: WHEN REPLACING AN OIL PAN GASKET, CLEANING ALL OIL RESIDUE AND PROPER RTV PLACEMENT/APPLICATION IS CRITICAL TO EFFECTIVE OIL PAN GASKET SEALING. REFER TO THE APPLICABLE MODEL YEAR WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT SILICONE BEAD SIZE AND LOCATION.



Engine Oil Drain Plug: Possible worn drain plug O-ring. Replace if necessary.

 

Article No.
03-5-3 ENGINE - 3.0L 2V (VULCAN) REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - NEW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP

Publication Date: February 26, 2003

FORD: 1986-2001 TAURUS
1990-91 PROBE
1992-94 TEMPO
1986-97 AEROSTAR
1991-2001 RANGER
1995-2000 WINDSTAR
MERCURY: 1986-2001 SABLE
1992-94 TOPAZ


Article 01-12-4 is being republished in its entirety to update the Service Parts involved.

ISSUE:
A service oil pan gasket and a new service oil pan gasket kit has been released for all 3.0L-2V "Vulcan" engines built from 1986-2001. The new service (only) gasket eliminates the need to attach the gasket to the block with a contact adhesive thus eliminating gasket creep (sideways) movement during installation. Slightly longer fasteners (bolts) have also been released and packaged in the kit. The old bolts must be replaced with the new ones. The new gasket is installed by placing it on the oil pan and not gluing it to the block. The bolts will still have to be torqued twice during installation and once after the engine has reached operating temperature. The torque value for the bolts has not changed and is the same as listed in the Workshop Manuals.

ACTION:
Install the new service Oil Pan Gasket Service Kit (2U7Z-6710-AA). Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Use the following revised Oil Pan Gasket Kit (2U7Z-6710-AA) installation procedure.

Remove the oil pan as instructed in the appropriate model year Service Work Shop Manual and discard the old gasket and fasteners (bolts).
Clean and inspect both the oil pan and the engine block mounting surface. Carefully and thoroughly remove all traces of the old RTV sealant from the oil pan and engine block. Refer to the Workshop Manual for the correct metal surface cleaner.
Apply beads of Silicone Gasket and Sealant (F7AZ-19554-EA), or equivalent meeting Ford specification (WSE-M4G323-A4) to the front cover and rear bearing cap-to-block parting lines ( Figure 2 ).
Install the gasket on the oil pan, being careful not to damage the plastic tabs.
Install the oil pan to the engine block with the new fastener (bolts) packaged in the service kit, run down all the bolts by hand ( Figure 1 ).
NOTE: THE TWO CORNER BOLTS NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE ARE A DIFFERENT LENGTH.



Tighten the four (4) corner bolts first to 106 Lb-in (12 N-m).
Tighten the remaining fourteen (14) bolts from back to front (alternating from side to side) to 106 Lb-in (12 N-m). Figure 1 .
Check all the bolts by retightening to the same torque specification.
Finish installing the oil pan per appropriate model year and vehicle application Workshop Manual procedure.
Refill engine with oil, start engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. The cooling fan should cycle at least one time. Stop the engine and retighten (torque) all the oil pan bolts to 106 Lb-in (12 N-m).
Inspect for oil leaks.

 

I have 03-5-3 hosted online, it has some decent diagrams: Recommended Vulcan Oil Pan Gasket (PDF)