Invalid TSB Number?
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Invalid TSB Number?
In the TSB Summary section here and elsewhere online, I find the info pasted below regarding a transfer case shift problem with my 96 Ranger. The same info shows up for a 97 Ranger or a 96 F150, and probably several other variations.
I subscribed to AllData in order to find and download that TSB, but they don't have it - they did refund my money, though.
I printed the summary below and took it to the Ford stealer; the service department told me that it's not a valid TSB number. But they did list about $500 of new parts that I could buy and throw at the problem. The sad fact is, over the last 2 years, I've already taken that approach and replaced everything except the shift motor itself. The problem is still there. It works fine when it wants to, but it's unpredictable and infrequent.
Is this a real bulletin, and if so, how do I find a copy?
Here's the info, copied from FTE: 1996 FORD RANGER TSB's (technical service bulletins)
TSB data for: 1996 FORD RANGER
Bulletin Number: 13745
Sequence Number: 612742
Date: 20000101
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
Make: FORD
Model: RANGER
Year: 1996
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS
I subscribed to AllData in order to find and download that TSB, but they don't have it - they did refund my money, though.
I printed the summary below and took it to the Ford stealer; the service department told me that it's not a valid TSB number. But they did list about $500 of new parts that I could buy and throw at the problem. The sad fact is, over the last 2 years, I've already taken that approach and replaced everything except the shift motor itself. The problem is still there. It works fine when it wants to, but it's unpredictable and infrequent.
Is this a real bulletin, and if so, how do I find a copy?
Here's the info, copied from FTE: 1996 FORD RANGER TSB's (technical service bulletins)
TSB data for: 1996 FORD RANGER
Bulletin Number: 13745
Sequence Number: 612742
Date: 20000101
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
Make: FORD
Model: RANGER
Year: 1996
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS
