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Technical Service Bulletins of the 1997 Ford Taurus Sho

There have been 11 technical service bulletins issued for the 1997 Ford Taurus Sho.

1 1997 Ford Taurus Sho engine TSB (Bulletin 03144)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 21, 2003
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2001 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2002 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus Sho, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Taurus Sho, 1999 Ford Taurus Sho, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable.

2 1997 Ford Taurus Sho driveline driveshaft TSB (Bulletin 15128)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2001
Component: Driveline driveshaft.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 2-3 shift after installing a remanufactured transaxle.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Taurus Sho, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho.

3 1997 Ford Taurus Sho automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 00E11)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2001
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

4 1997 Ford Taurus Sho equipment TSB (Bulletin 00E11)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 2000
Component: Equipment.
Bulletin Summary: Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

5 1997 Ford Taurus Sho unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 13802)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2000
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (icp) illumination.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus Sho, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Taurus Sho, 1999 Ford Taurus Sho, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable.

6 1997 Ford Taurus Sho unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 99127)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 14, 1999
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1135 or p1155 stored in memory and / or a long crank / slow start.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus Sho, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable.

7 1997 Ford Taurus Sho automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) TSB (Bulletin 996123)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 1999
Component: Automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl).
Bulletin Summary: Concerns with buzz or vibration with the gear selector in park.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Taurus Sho, 1999 Ford Taurus Sho, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable.

8 1997 Ford Taurus Sho steering linkages tie rod assembly TSB (Bulletin 12570)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 1999
Component: Steering linkages tie rod assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1990 Ford Taurus, 1991 Ford Taurus, 1992 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1995 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 1990 Ford Taurus Sho, 1991 Ford Taurus Sho, 1992 Ford Taurus Sho, 1993 Ford Taurus Sho, 1994 Ford Taurus Sho, 1995 Ford Taurus Sho, 1996 Ford Taurus Sho, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Taurus Sho, 1999 Ford Taurus Sho, 1990 Mercury Sable, 1991 Mercury Sable, 1992 Mercury Sable, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable.

9 1997 Ford Taurus Sho steering linkages tie rod assembly TSB (Bulletin 5897)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 1999
Component: Steering linkages tie rod assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1990 Ford Taurus, 1991 Ford Taurus, 1992 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1995 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Taurus Sho, 1994 Ford Taurus Sho, 1995 Ford Taurus Sho, 1996 Ford Taurus Sho, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Taurus Sho, 1999 Ford Taurus Sho, 1990 Mercury Sable, 1991 Mercury Sable, 1992 Mercury Sable, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable.

10 1997 Ford Taurus Sho suspension TSB (Bulletin 5249)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 1998
Component: Suspension.
Bulletin Summary: Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1998 Ford Taurus Sho, 1999 Ford Taurus Sho, 1995 Mercury Mountaineer, 1996 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.

11 1997 Ford Taurus Sho ignition module TSB (Bulletin 980314)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 1998
Component: Ignition module.
Bulletin Summary: Experiencing a hard start / long crank.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus Sho, 1997 Ford Taurus Sho, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable.


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