TSBs for 2001 Cobra?

[mcnaz]

Anyone know if a TSB was ever issued for the pinging problem on '01 Cobras? This issues seems to be getting worse on my snake (maybe due to the increasingly warm weather). I use the max available octane in CA (91) and have tried higher octane additives. Nothing helps. I only hear the ping under load during full throttle or high rpms. Just cruising it seems fine.

And as an afterthought, would a TSB still be honored even though my warranty has expired?

I've done some searching - many have mentioned the ping as a common problem for the '01s but I have yet to find a solution. I'm hoping no engine damage is being done.

Thanks for the help.

 

[bdcardinal]

copied form alldata.com
Bulletins for 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V SFI

Safety Recalls

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 00S37 OCT 00 Recall - Park Brake Control Modification

Service Bulletins

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

1. 04-5-3 MAR 04 A/C - Instrument Panel Vents Rattle
2. 04-1-2 JAN 04 Interior - Headliner Sags in Rear
3. 03-26-1 JAN 04 A/T - 4R70W Needle Bearing/Race Kit Service Tip
4. 03-23-2 NOV 03 Body - Exterior Mirror Glass/Motor Service Tips
5. 03-20-3 OCT 03 Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
6. 03-18-1 SEP 03 Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
7. 03-15-1 AUG 03 Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
8. 03-14-8 JUL 03 A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
9. 03-14-4 JUL 03 Ignition System - Engine Misfire Diagnostic Tips
10. 03-11-6 JUN 03 Electrical - Wiring Soldering/Crimping Tips
11. 03-9-5 MAY 03 Suspension - Rear Suspension Clunk/Pop Noise
12. 03-1-5 JAN 03 Interior - Passenger Seat Squeaking Sound
13. 02-23-4 NOV 02 Engine Controls - DTC P1635 Set After PCM/IC Replacement
14. 02-22-1 NOV 02 Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
15. 02-21-13 OCT 02 Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
16. 02-20-8 OCT 02 A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
17. 02-17-6 SEP 02 A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
18. 02-17-8 SEP 02 Interior - 'A' Pillar Area Wind Noise
19. 02-11-4 JUN 02 Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
20. 02-9-8 MAY 02 Convertible Top Boot - Poor Fit
21. 02-5-4 MAR 02 Accessory Drive Belt - Slips Off Pulley When Wet
22. 02-4-5 FEB 02 Battery - Charging Tips and Guidelines
23. 02-2-3 FEB 02 Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
24. 02-1-4 JAN 02 Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
25. 02-1-9 JAN 02 Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
26. 02-1-6 JAN 02 Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
27. 01-24-6 DEC 01 Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
28. 01-23-6 NOV 01 Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
29. 01-23-5 NOV 01 M/T - T45 Stuck In Reverse/Pops Out Of Reverse
30. 01-21-13 OCT 01 Ignition Switch - High Turning Effort/MIL ON/DTC's Set
31. 01-20-5 OCT 01 Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection
32. 01-15-7 AUG 01 A/T - Fluid Application Charts
33. 01-15-6 AUG 01 Heater Core - Repeated Failure
34. 01-13-7 JUL 01 A/T - 4R70W Clunk Noise on 2nd to 1st Gear Downshift
35. 01-10-8 MAY 01 Driveline - Whining Noise On Coastdown
36. 01-10-12 MAY 01 Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
37. 01-9-7 MAY 01 Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
38. 01-6-2 APR 01 PATS System - Diagnostic Service Tips
39. 01-5-8 MAR 01 A/T - 4R70W Ticking Noise In 1ST Gear
40. 01-2-5 FEB 01 Seat Belts - Warning System Operation
41. 00L12 JAN 01 Warranty - Guide Supplement
42. 00-24-1 NOV 00 Clutch Pedal - Vibration Heard or Felt
43. 00-23-10 NOV 00 A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
44. 00-16-1 AUG 00 A/T - 'Prior To Repair' Tag Procedure Notice

 

[mcnaz]

uh, thanks....however, I don't see my issue addressed so that doesn't really do much for me. Anyone with the pinging issue ever get it resolved?

Do you think I have anything to worry about with light pinging or should I just accept it as a fault of certain '01s?

 

[seattlesweet]

I seem to have the same problem with 92 octane here in wa. state and the same conditions that you have said.I have put in 94 octane that you can get in canada and wow what a differance, smoother idle crisp resonse etc. and NO pinging!!!! now on the other hand it is $1.05 canadian a liter so that equals out to just under $4.00 us a gallon.also I have been beating the living crap out of my 01 cobra for the last 30,000 miles and the engine is still as sound as it ever was it has 50,000 on it now

 

[mcnaz]

well that's somewhat comforting - mine's only got 23K miles on it and I don't really beat on her. hopefully the 32V has a long life ahead of it.
for the hell of it, maybe I'll mention it at my next service and see what they say. thanks!

 

[shadowland2000]

Your car would run like a dream if you could just get some good gas in her, which in CA, well, I'm afraid you just can't. These cars really need 93, and the 91 in Cali, well, isn't even good 91. I don't think its causing any harm though, just sounds like crap. My advice is sell your car to someone in a different state, where she can get the juice she needs.

 

[COBRA90GT]

I don't believe there ever was an "official" TSB offered from Ford or SVT regarding the ping. However, of the handful of '01s that pinged, I remember a few people saying they were able to have their PCM/computer reflashed at the dealership.

You can also try running one (or two) heat range colder sparkplugs. I'm running Motorcraft AWSF-22C's. Other than that, there's not much else you can really do since you are limited to 91 octane out there in CA. Try changing the plugs first & go from there...

My .02

 

[YardSpecial]

Mine does ping sometimes.

I thought about ordering a timing adjuster and takeing 1-2 degrees retard.
Copper plugs did help also.

Raining like crazy so the Cobra has been parked for WEEKS!!!!!!!!

We have 94 octane at Cenex stations.