Technical Service Bulletin 13987 — 2000 FORD MUSTANG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | 13987 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2000 FORD MUSTANG |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION WITH 87 OCTANE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTAINE FUEL CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE OF A SLIGHT KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THOUGH NO DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE WILL OCCUR, SOME CUSTOMERS REPORT THAT THE SOUND IS NOT DESIRABLE. *TT
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
Other TSBs for the 2000 FORD MUSTANG
17868
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17531
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
01174
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
14892
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
14082
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
14581
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
00266
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
14540
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
002606
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8559
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION