Publication date: 2004-12-13
Reference number: 04-24-14
Supersedes refnos: 04-21-7

GENERAL PCM PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 04-24-14, Date of Issue: December 13, 2004

FORD:	1997 Thunderbird; 1997-2000 Contour; 1997-2002 Escort; 1997-2005 Crown Victoria, Mustang, Taurus; 2000-2003 Escort ZX2; 2000-2005 Focus; 2002-2005 Thunderbird; 2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle; 1997 Aerostar; 1997-2003 Windstar; 1997-2005 E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-Super Duty, Ranger; 2000-2005 Explorer USPS; 2001-2003 Explorer Sport; 2001-2005 Escape, Explorer Sport Trac; 2004-2005 Freestar; 1997-1999 F and B Series
LINCOLN:	1997-1998 Mark VIII; 1997-2002 Continental; 1997-2005 Town Car; 2000-2005 LS; 1997-2005 Navigator; 2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY:	1997-1999 Tracer; 1997-2000 Mystique; 1997-2002 Cougar; 1997-2005 Grand Marquis, Sable; 2005 Montego; 1997-2002 Villager; 1997-2005 Mountaineer; 2004-2005 Monterey

Superceded Bulletin(s): 04-21-7, Date of Issue: November 1, 2004

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.

Safety Warning