I recently inquired with my dealer about getting the TSB for the rear-end squeak done, and they say no such bulletin exists. I have gone back to ALLDATA and can't find it there either.

Did I imagine that there was a TSB posted for this problem?

Most the time, the dealer inputs your VIN, and only TSB's that are applicable to your vehicle, are shown. It could be that the rear end squeak TSB, isn't (at least not officially) applicable to your 2005.

Best single LD trip: 35.3mpg

Yeah TSB"S are VIN specific but the doesn't mean your vehicle is affected. Mfg's only cast a "safe" range for VIN's affected. I took my dodge dakota in for a TSB notice on the brakes and my "unit" was not affected due to a change in supplier.

For some reason, I only have page 1 of this TSB in my files. Never had to refer to it so I didn't pursue a full copy. AllData has changed some of their on-line access processes. It's hard to find specific pages unless you have a (paid) account with them.

Attached Files

TSB 06-20-12.xls (136.0 KB, 21 views)

Yep, the TSB is only for 2006 and 2007 models. So, it would not show for a 2005.

Best single LD trip: 35.3mpg

i googled that TSB and came up with nada. Called my local tech(yeah, he knows me as PITA Jerry now). he found nothing in his records. so yeah, i guess the problemo doesn't really exist. You can call NTHSA and stay on hold forever for clarification, or call Ford and hear everthying we sell is "perfect". does you vehicle actually "skweek"?

Yes, it does. I did not bother with it before because it had not been a problem.

Btw I do have a paid ALLDATA subscription but since it's for a 2005 I guess that's why I don't see it listed.