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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Ford Probe Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C Compressor
- Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement (98-12-5)
- Identification Of Non-Ford Approved Refrigerants (99-19-6)
- R-134A Tracer Dye In A/C System - 3 O-Ring Couplers (97-3-5)
- A/C Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity Chart (97-15-5)
- Air Conditioning - O-Ring Availability/Applications (96-20-7)
- New Thicker O-Rings For Spring Lock Fittings (96-20-8)
- A/C System Service - List Of Bulletins To Reference (96-15-6)
- Accessories Control Systems
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Automatic Trans
- MERCON ATF Is Being Replaced By MERCON V ATF As A Service Fluid (06-14-4)
- New Transmission Cooler Flusher - Service Tips (03-14-8)
- Cd4E - Harsh/Delayed Shifts After Transaxle Or TSS Replacement (02-2-4)
- Cd4E - No Forward Engagement - Forward Clutch CYLIND (00-18-2)
- Cd4E - Fluid Seeping From Vent Not Main Control (99-24-9)
- Transmission Flush/Fill Tool Available From Rotunda (99-15-2)
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- 2.0L Cd4E - Clearance Between SUBFRAME & Transaxle (98-23-11)
- Transmission Fluid Usage Chart (98-8-8)
- Harsh Shift &/Or Engagement - DTC 628 Or P0741 (97-4-6)
- Cd4E - Harsh Shift/Engagement - Codes 628 Or P0741 (96-26-14)
- Torque Converter Replacement - Cooling SYS. Cleaning (96-26-12)
- Cd4E - New Design Parking Cam Actuating Lever ASSY. (96-24-11)
- Torque Converter Leak Test Procedure - New Tool (96-24-9)
- Cd4E Transaxle - Revised Main Control Assembly (96-18-4)
- Cd4E - Revised Intermediate/Overdrive Servo Piston (96-17-13)
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- 2.5L - Mil Lit - DTC P0300 Thru P0306 (97-24-9)
- Powertrain Control Module Reprogram - Service Tip (97-9-8)
- Mass Air Flow Sensor Replacement As An Assembly (96-22-5)
- Exhaust System Noise - Loose Muffler/Catalyst Shield (98-6-4)
- Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
- Body Interior
- Communication Devices
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Cruise Control Systems
- Engine Control Systems
- Whining/Buzzing - Comes Through Speakers Of Entertainment Or Two-Way Radio (02-16-4)
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Fuel Pump Whine/Buzz Noise In Radio Speakers (99-12-9)
- Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
- Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- 2.5L - Mil Lit - DTC P0300 Thru P0306 (97-24-9)
- 2.5L - Mil Lit/DTC P0505 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (97-23-5)
- Powertrain Control Module Reprogram - Service Tip (97-9-8)
- Mass Air Flow Sensor Replacement As An Assembly (96-22-5)
- Entertainment Systems
- Exhaust
- Exterior Body Panels
- Exterior Lights
- Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
- Front Suspension
- Fuel System
- Whining/Buzzing - Comes Through Speakers Of Entertainment Or Two-Way Radio (02-16-4)
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- Fuel Injector - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing (98-9-9)
- 2.5L - Mil Lit - DTC P0300 Thru P0306 (97-24-9)
- 2.5L - Mil Lit/DTC P0505 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (97-23-5)
- Mass Air Flow Sensor Replacement As An Assembly (96-22-5)
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Headlights
- HVAC Control Systems
- Climate Control - Repeat Heater Core Failure (01-15-6)
- A/C Musty & Mildew Type Odors - New A/C DISODORIZER (98-2-7)
- Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement (98-12-5)
- Identification Of Non-Ford Approved Refrigerants (99-19-6)
- R-134A Tracer Dye In A/C System - 3 O-Ring Couplers (97-3-5)
- On-Vehicle Pressure Test Required For Warranty Claim (97-19-11)
- A/C Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity Chart (97-15-5)
- Air Conditioning - O-Ring Availability/Applications (96-20-7)
- New Thicker O-Rings For Spring Lock Fittings (96-20-8)
- A/C System Service - List Of Bulletins To Reference (96-15-6)
- Ignition System
- Infotainment
- Interior/Exterior Trim
- Lubrication System
- Manual Trans
- Mechanical
- Hydraulic Versus Mechanical TENSIONERS (TT001-13)
- Engine - Engine Oil System Priming Procedures - Service Tips (01-24-6)
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- Leaks Oil - New Silicone Gasket & Sealant (98-7-4)
- 2.5L - Mil Lit - DTC P0300 Thru P0306 (97-24-9)
- 2.5L - Tapping Noise From Rear Cylinder Head (97-17-13)
- 2.5L - Upper Engine Noises - Clatter/Tick/Tap/Knock (97-17-14)
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations (99-26-9)
- Buzz In Reverse/Clicking & Vibration On Right Turns (97-2-9)
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Noise/Vibration/Harshness Diagnostic Procedure (99-11-1)
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors & Drums (98-5A-11)
- Brakes - Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment (98-5A-5)
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures - Service Tip (98-5A-4)
- Brake & Rotor Service Tips (97-19-4)
- Guidelines For Brake Vibration Repair & Replacement (99-19-4)
- Memory Modules
- Mirrors
- Overdrive Unit
- Paint & Coatings
- Passive Restraints
- Rear Suspension
- Restraints Control Systems
- Seats
- Starter
- Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top
- System
- Whining/Buzzing - Comes Through Speakers Of Entertainment Or Two-Way Radio (02-16-4)
- DRIVEABILITY - Ho2S, Catalyst & Fuel System Monitors - Service Tips - OBD II (01-9-7)
- Fuel Pump Whine/Buzz Noise In Radio Speakers (99-12-9)
- Reprogramming Pcm Out Of Vehicle - EEC V Only (99-4-3)
- Volatility Related DRIVEABILITY Concerns Service Tip (98-26-2)
- Lean DRIVEABILITY Symptoms: MAF Sensor Contamination (98-23-10)
- Fuel Injector - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing (98-9-9)
- Leaks Oil - New Silicone Gasket & Sealant (98-7-4)
- 2.5L - Mil Lit - DTC P0300 Thru P0306 (97-24-9)
- 2.5L - Mil Lit/DTC P0505 - No DRIVEABILITY Concerns (97-23-5)
- Powertrain Control Module Reprogram - Service Tip (97-9-8)
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations (99-26-9)
- Mass Air Flow Sensor Replacement As An Assembly (96-22-5)
- Exhaust System Noise - Loose Muffler/Catalyst Shield (98-6-4)
- Transmission Control Systems
- Inadvertent Disabling Of Brake Shift Interlock (99-13-9)
- Cd4E - Harsh/Delayed Shifts After Transaxle Or TSS Replacement (02-2-4)
- Harsh Shift &/Or Engagement - DTC 628 Or P0741 (97-4-6)
- Powertrain Control Module Reprogram - Service Tip (97-9-8)
- Cd4E - Harsh Shift/Engagement - Codes 628 Or P0741 (96-26-14)
- Vacuum Pumps/Lines/Tanks/Water Trap
- Warning Systems
- Wheels & Tire System
- Window Motors & Regulators
- Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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