TSB 07212 — Ford and Lincoln Service bulletin
07212 is a service bulletin on file with NHTSA for 7 Ford and Lincoln models, 1997–2008 model years. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
What the bulletin says. SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10.
NHTSA's own summary of the document, quoted from the public manufacturer-communications file.
Vehicles and model years 07212 names
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Crown Victoria | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Ford Expedition | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Ford Explorer | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Ford F-150 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford F-250 | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Ford Mustang | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 1998, 1999 |
Every document filed under 07212
| Document ID | Filed | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 07212 | October 1, 2007 | Service bulletin |
What 07212 covers
Engine — the component vocabulary NHTSA files this communication under.
Questions buyers ask
What is TSB 07212?
07212 is a service bulletin filed with NHTSA by Ford and Lincoln, covering 7 Ford and Lincoln models across the 1997–2008 model years. NHTSA's summary reads: SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10.
Which vehicles does 07212 cover?
NHTSA's file names Ford Crown Victoria (1997–2008); Ford Expedition (1997–2004); Ford Explorer (2002–2006); Ford F-150 (1997–2003); Ford F-250 (1997–1999); Ford Mustang (1997–2004); Lincoln Navigator (1998–1999). A bulletin number can be re-issued against more vehicles later, so check the model-year list on this page against your own.
Is TSB 07212 a recall, and is the repair free?
No. 07212 is repair guidance the manufacturer sent its dealers, not a safety defect finding. You pay for the work unless the vehicle is still under warranty. Recall repairs, by contrast, are always free.
How do I get the full text of 07212?
Take the document ID to a dealer's service desk, or search NHTSA's manufacturer-communications records. This page carries every document ID filed under 07212, its date, and NHTSA's own summary from the public file.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. This page lists only what NHTSA's manufacturer-communications file records under 07212. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.