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Released 4/14/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID.

Released 1/26/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

TSB Description

Released 12/21/2003
WIRING—AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS— SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
ROUGH IDLE—INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD—SERVICE TIP

Released 9/1/2002
ENGINE—ENGINE OIL—RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS FOR SAE 5W-20 AND SAE 5W-30 MOTOR OILS—GASOLINE AND FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 12/23/2001
• ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON ENGINE COOLANTS MADE FROM PROPYLENE GLYCOL • ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS

Released 12/11/1999
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX

Released 2/15/1999
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA

Released 10/8/1998
TRAILER WIRING—CONVERTING A 4-WAY TRAILER CONNECTOR SYSTEM TO A 7-WAY HEAVY DUTY SYSTEM—SERVICE TIP

Released 6/24/1998
ELECTRICAL—NEW TERMINAL GREASE RELEASED FOR SERVICE

Released 4/7/1998
LEAKS—OIL—AVAILABILITY OF NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT

Released 12/2/1997
ENGINE—6.9L DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L IDI DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L IDI TURBO DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE

Released 7/31/1996
LEAKS—OIL—DIPSTICK TUBE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED—VEHICLES WITH FD1460 ENGINE BUILT 96-7-32 THROUGH 5/96

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE SEAL(S) CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES SUB-ZERO TEMPRATURES VEHICLES WITH 10.25\" RING GEAR FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES REAR VIBRATION/SHUDDER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES - SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE PROCEDURES 4X2 AND 4X4 MODELS OVER 8500 LBS GVW

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-STEERING-PULL OR DRIFT TO LEFT-NEGATIVE CASER SPLIT- RADIUS ARM REPLACEMENT-4X4 MODELS

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE-NEW SPEC-DRUM-SHOE TO BACKING PLATE LUBE-PETROLEUM BASED-CAUSES SWELLING OF RUBBER PARTS-SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
VIBRATION/SHUDDER FROM REAR - REAR BRAKES DRAG DUE TO REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE BIND - ALL LISTED VEHICLES EXCEPT CHASSIS CAB BUILT BEFORE 8/20/96

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-ON VEHICLE ROTOR MACHINING SETUP PROCEDURES

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES REAR GRABBING AND/OR SQUEALING NOISE DURING 1ST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER RAINFALL AND/OR WHILE BRAKES ARE COLD SINGE REAR WHEEL VEH OVER 8500 GVWR

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
7.3L DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL POWERSTROKE DIAGNOSTIC AIDE

Released 12/21/2003
WIRING—AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS— SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
FEAD BELT—WEARS, SHREDS, AND/OR COMES OFF—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE AND 130 AMP ALTERNATOR BUILT 8/94 THROUGH 5/96

Released 9/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DI TURBO—SEALANT—RTV— AVAILABILITY OF NEW SEALANT FOR SERVICING 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE * SEALANT—RTV—AVAILABILITY OF NEW SEALANT FOR SERVICING 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE

Released 3/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—REDUCED POWER—NO START—7.3L D.I. TURBO—IDM MODULE—NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Released 1/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—LOSS OF POWER—MIL CODES 128 AND 845 (94 MY) OR P0236 AND P0238 (95-97 MY)—7.3L DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL— INCORRECT MAP SENSOR

Released 10/11/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION CHART—BI-FUEL ENGINES ONLY

Released 7/4/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL VEHICLE COMMUNICATION LINK (VCL) AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL CONTROL MODULE (AFCM) TERMINOLOGY CLARIFICATION—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 9/23/2000
DRIVEABILITY—COMPUVALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY, ELECTRICAL—COMPUVALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY, ENGINE—COMPUVALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 12/8/1999
INTERIOR TRIM—DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIP

Released 5/6/1999
WINDNOISE—AROUND SIDE DOOR(S)—SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/4/1999
REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS)—OUT-OF-VEHICLE—EEC V VEHICLES ONLY

Released 2/24/1999
LOCKS—REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT—AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCKS

Released 2/3/1999
WATER LEAKS—WINDSHIELD SEALING—SERVICE TIP * WINDSHIELD—SEALING—SERVICE TIP

Released 1/10/1999
ENGINE—NEW DESIGN ENGINE BLOCK FOR SERVICE—7.0L AND 7.5L ENGINES

Released 12/2/1998
DEFROSTER—PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

Released 12/1/1998
BUMPER—RUST STAIN—EDGES OF CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS

Released 12/1/1998
FENDERS—RANDOM HAIRLINE CRACKS “STAR CRACKING” IN REAR SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITE (SMC) FENDERS—DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES OPERATING IN SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS

Released 10/8/1998
TRAILER WIRING—CONVERTING A 4-WAY TRAILER CONNECTOR SYSTEM TO A 7-WAY HEAVY DUTY SYSTEM—SERVICE TIP

Released 8/16/1998
TRANSMISSION—E4OD/4R100—1989-99—MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART

Released 12/2/1997
ENGINE—6.9L DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L IDI DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L IDI TURBO DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE

Released 10/3/1997
FRAME—“POPPING/CREAKING”—FASTENER REPLACEMENT * NOISE—“POPPING/CREAKING”—FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS

Released 8/7/1997
HEADLAMP—HEADLAMP HOUSING MELTS— AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY

Released 8/4/1997
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS—FEAD BELT COMES OFF—VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE

Released 7/4/1997
FRAME—RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS— SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/22/1997
DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (DPFE)— DIAGNOSTIC TIPS

Released 12/20/1996
DRIVELINE—“CLUNKING” OR “GRUNTING” NOISE DURING ACCELERATION OR STOPPING—4X4— 1992-96 F-150/F-250 UNDER 8500 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW) AND 1992-95 F-250/F-350 OVER 8500 GVW

Released 12/16/1996
BUMPER—FRONT—PREMATURE SIGNS OF WEAR AND/OR CHROME CRACKING—VEHICLES BUILT 96-17-16 THROUGH 2/11/96

Released 12/12/1996
• BODY—TAILGATE—“CHUCKING” OR “SQUEAK” AND/OR “RATTLE” WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS • NOISE—“CHUCKING” OR “SQUEAK” AND/OR “RATTLE” WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS

Released 12/9/1996
• LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, OR P0308 IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.8L, 4.2L, OR 4.6L ENGINE

Released 12/1/1996
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS—FOG/FILM

Released 11/1/1996
LOCKS—INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/6/1996
NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER—INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS— VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

Released 7/15/1996
LOCKS—NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES—LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCK VEHICLES REFERENCED— SERVICE TIP

Released 2/4/1996
• AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)—SNOWPLOWING WITH F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 VEHICLES • SNOWPLOWING WITH F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)— GENERAL INFORMATION

Released 12/23/1995
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE BAND APPLY SERVO ASSEMBLY

Released 4/24/1995
DOOR- REPLACEMENT DOOR HAS LOOSE FITTING DOOR LOCK CYLINDER- SERVICE TIP * LOCK-LOOSE FITTING DOOR LOCK CYLINDER- SERVICE TIP

Released 1/23/1995
PAINT—1996 COLOR CHART—AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER CROSS-REFERENCE LIST

Released 2/17/1992
REAR VIEW MIRROR—NEW PROCEDURE FOR PREFERRED REATTACHMENT METHOD

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE SEAL(S) CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES SUB-ZERO TEMPRATURES VEHICLES WITH 10.25\" RING GEAR FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES REAR VIBRATION/SHUDDER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES - SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE PROCEDURES 4X2 AND 4X4 MODELS OVER 8500 LBS GVW

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-STEERING-PULL OR DRIFT TO LEFT-NEGATIVE CASER SPLIT- RADIUS ARM REPLACEMENT-4X4 MODELS

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE-NEW SPEC-DRUM-SHOE TO BACKING PLATE LUBE-PETROLEUM BASED-CAUSES SWELLING OF RUBBER PARTS-SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
VIBRATION/SHUDDER FROM REAR - REAR BRAKES DRAG DUE TO REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE BIND - ALL LISTED VEHICLES EXCEPT CHASSIS CAB BUILT BEFORE 8/20/96

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION SERVICE TIP

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-ON VEHICLE ROTOR MACHINING SETUP PROCEDURES

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES REAR GRABBING AND/OR SQUEALING NOISE DURING 1ST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER RAINFALL AND/OR WHILE BRAKES ARE COLD SINGE REAR WHEEL VEH OVER 8500 GVWR

Released 4/23/2018
BRAKES-ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP

Released 6/17/2002
LAMP—BRAKE—INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION - SERVICE TIP * WHEELS - PROPER LUG TORQUE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - REAR VIBRATION/SHUDDER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES - SERVICE TIPS * SHUDDER - REAR - WHEN APPLYING BRAKES - SERVICE TIPS * VIBRATION - REAR - WHEN APPLYING BRAKES - SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - ON-VEHICLE CALIPER-MOUNT LATHE MACHINING SETUP PROCEDURES

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PULL OR DRIFT TO LEFT - NEGATIVE CASTER SPLIT - RADIUS ARM REPLACEMENT - 4X4 MODELS * STEERING - PULL OR DRIFT TO LEFT - NEGATIVE CASTER SPLIT - RADIUS ARM REPLACEMENT - 4X4 MODELS

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE BINDS - ALL LISTED VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/20/96 - ALL CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED *

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - REAR - GRABBING AND/OR "SQUEALING" NOISE DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER RAINFALL AND/OR WHILE BRAKES ARE COLD - SINGLE REAR WHEEL (SRW) VEHICLES OVER 8500 LBS GVWR *

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT * BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - DISC BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE GREASE - NEW SPECIFICATION - SILICONE BRAKE CALIPER GREASE AND DIELECTRIC COMPOUND ONLY TO BE USED *

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PULL OR DRIFT - DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE PROCEDURES - 4X2 AND 4X4 MODELS OVER 8500 LBS GVW * STEERING - PULL OR DRIFT - DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE PROCEDURES - 4X2 AND 4X4 MODELS OVER 8500 LBS GVW

Released 12/28/1996
• BRAKES—AIR—COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE • ENGINE—7.0L—ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL • NOISE—“RATTLE”—AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE

Released 10/17/1996
PARKING BRAKE—FLUID LEAK FROM PARKING BRAKE RESERVOIR—HYDRO-MAX BRAKE SYSTEM ONLY—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 3/1/95 THROUGH 2/96 WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE

Released 8/21/1996
LAMPS—BRAKE—CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED

Released 7/31/1996
WIRING—STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES

Released 12/21/2003
COOLING SYSTEM—COOLANT LEAK AT REAR OIL COOLER HEADER—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/1/95 THROUGH 10/31/95

Released 8/14/2003
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 12/23/2001
• ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON ENGINE COOLANTS MADE FROM PROPYLENE GLYCOL • ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS

Released 10/23/2000
TRANSMISSION—FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT—REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION—SERVICE TIPS

Released 12/23/1998
FEAD—BELT TENSIONER WEAR—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE

Released 11/19/1997
COOLING SYSTEM—“ON-VEHICLE” HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM

Released 8/4/1997
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS—FEAD BELT COMES OFF—VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE

Released 11/13/1996
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1996 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/17/1996
PARKING BRAKE—FLUID LEAK FROM PARKING BRAKE RESERVOIR—HYDRO-MAX BRAKE SYSTEM ONLY—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 3/1/95 THROUGH 2/96 WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE

Released 3/24/1996
• COOLING SYSTEM—7.0L ENGINE—FRONT PTO—HIGH MOUNT FAN SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/23/95 • ENGINE—7.0L—FRONT PTO—HIGH MOUNT FAN SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/23/95

Released 12/6/1995
COOLING SYSTEM—LEAKING RADIATOR HOSE JOINT—4.9L/5.0L/5.8L/7.3L DIT/7.5L—UPGRADED HOSE CLAMPS *

Released 12/21/2003
WIRING—AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS— SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
FEAD BELT—WEARS, SHREDS, AND/OR COMES OFF—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE AND 130 AMP ALTERNATOR BUILT 8/94 THROUGH 5/96

TSB Description

Released 11/21/2003
HARD START/NO START/LONG CRANK TIME— F-SERIES BUILT FROM 2/9/94 AND ECONOLINE BUILT FROM 8/94 ALL WITH 7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL

Released 6/17/2002
LAMP—BRAKE—INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

Released 10/11/2001
WIRING—WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AND WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE

Released 7/4/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL VEHICLE COMMUNICATION LINK (VCL) AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL CONTROL MODULE (AFCM) TERMINOLOGY CLARIFICATION—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 3/13/2000
NGS INFORMATION—NGS TESTER DISPLAYS FALSE HIGH SPARK ADVANCE READINGS—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY—SERVICE TIP

Released 2/24/1999
LOCKS—REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT—AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCKS

Released 2/3/1999
WATER LEAKS—WINDSHIELD SEALING—SERVICE TIP * WINDSHIELD—SEALING—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/23/1998
FEAD—BELT TENSIONER WEAR—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE

Released 6/24/1998
ELECTRICAL—NEW TERMINAL GREASE RELEASED FOR SERVICE

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PULL OR DRIFT TO LEFT - NEGATIVE CASTER SPLIT - RADIUS ARM REPLACEMENT - 4X4 MODELS * STEERING - PULL OR DRIFT TO LEFT - NEGATIVE CASTER SPLIT - RADIUS ARM REPLACEMENT - 4X4 MODELS

Released 12/24/1997
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 12/1/1997
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE—“BUZZING OR KNOCKING”—RIGHT FRONT OF ENGINE—AFTER STARTING—4.9L ENGINES—F-SERIES BUILT FROM 8/1/94 THROUGH 10/15/95—ECONOLINE BUILT FROM 8/15/94 THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 8/7/1997
HEADLAMP—HEADLAMP HOUSING MELTS— AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 12/24/1996
LACK OF POWER—ACCELERATOR CABLE DISLODGES FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/90 THROUGH 6/3/96 *ENGINE—7.0L—ACCELERATOR CABLE DISLODGES FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL— VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/90 THROUGH 6/3/96

Released 12/21/1996
• FEAD—“MOAN/WHINE” COMING FROM FRONT OF ENGINE AT IDLE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/95 THROUGH 6/96 WITH 4.9L ENGINE • NOISE—“MOAN/WHINE” COMING FROM FRONT OF ENGINE AT IDLE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/95 THROUGH 6/96 WITH 4.9L ENGINE

Released 12/21/1996
• LAMP—“DO NOT SHIFT” LAMP ILLUMINATION AND/OR SERVICE CODES 35XX OR 69XX MAY BE SET—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/1/96 WITH ALLISON MD TRANSMISSION • TRANSMISSION—ALLISON MD—“DO NOT SHIFT” ILLUMINATION AND/OR SERVICE CODES 35XX OR 69XX MAY BE SET

Released 12/11/1996
• PROGRAMMABLE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER MODULE—POINTER WAVER—SERVICE TIP • SPEEDOMETER—PROGRAMMABLE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER MODULE—POINTER WAVER—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/6/1996
WIRING—ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS

Released 11/20/1996
SPEEDOMETER—NEEDLE BOUNCE AS STARTER IS ENGAGED—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/93 THROUGH 3/1/96

Released 11/13/1996
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1996 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS—SERVICE TIP

Released 11/1/1996
LOCKS—INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/6/1996
NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER—INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS— VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

Released 8/21/1996
LAMPS—BRAKE—CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED

Released 7/31/1996
WIRING—STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES

Released 7/15/1996
LOCKS—NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES—LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCK VEHICLES REFERENCED— SERVICE TIP

Released 6/9/1996
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—CODE P1742 STORED IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT—VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 5/16/1996
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION--CODE P1742 STORED IN MEMORY--NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT--VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 2/4/1996
• AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)—SNOWPLOWING WITH F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 VEHICLES • SNOWPLOWING WITH F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)— GENERAL INFORMATION

Released 1/21/1995
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM—AIR BAG MODULES—DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS—PAINTING RESTRICTIONS

Released 1/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—LOSS OF POWER—MIL CODES 128 AND 845 (94 MY) OR P0236 AND P0238 (95-97 MY)—7.3L DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL— INCORRECT MAP SENSOR

Released 10/11/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION CHART—BI-FUEL ENGINES ONLY

TSB Description

Released 10/5/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—COMPUVALVE Article No. PRE-REPLACEMENT CHECK LIST—SERVICE TIPS

Released 9/7/2001
DRIVEABILITY—HO2S (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR), CATALYST, AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS—SERVICE TIPS—OBD II VEHICLES ONLY

Released 12/15/1998
EMISSIONS—AVAILABILITY OF EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER COMPONENTS

Released 10/23/1998
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)—SENSOR CONTAMINATION—SERVICE TIP

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 1/22/1997
DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR (DPFE)— DIAGNOSTIC TIPS

Released 12/13/1996
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - (DTC) P0420—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)— REPROGRAM OR REPLACE—AFFECTED CALIBRATIONS: 6-54K-R06, 6-54E-R10, 6-54J-R11, 6-54M-R11, 6-53F-R10, 6-53E-R10, 6-53G-R10—WITH 5.0L ENGINE

Released 12/9/1996
• LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, OR P0308 IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.8L, 4.2L, OR 4.6L ENGINE

Released 11/13/1996
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1996 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS—SERVICE TIP

Released 11/9/1996
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—CODE P1411 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/1/95— CALIFORNIA EMISSION VEHICLES ONLY • LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—CODE P1411 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES WITH

Released 10/7/1996
FUEL—CALIFORNIA REFORMULATED GASOLINE (CARFG)—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/6/1996
NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER—INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS— VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

Released 6/9/1996
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—CODE P1742 STORED IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT—VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 5/17/1996
• ENGINE—4.9L/5.0L/5.8L—“HOOTING” NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95 • NOISE—“HOOTING” FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT—VEHICLES WITH 4.9L/5.0L/5.8L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 5/16/1996
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION--CODE P1742 STORED IN MEMORY--NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT--VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 12/11/1999
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX

Released 10/20/1998
EXHAUST SYSTEM—LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS * NOISE—“BUZZING” OR “RATTLING”—LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS

TSB Description

Released 6/1/1998
EXHAUST—EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L OR 7.5L ENGINE

Released 12/1/1997
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE—“BUZZING OR KNOCKING”—RIGHT FRONT OF ENGINE—AFTER STARTING—4.9L ENGINES—F-SERIES BUILT FROM 8/1/94 THROUGH 10/15/95—ECONOLINE BUILT FROM 8/15/94 THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—LOW RPM—NO START—RUNS POORLY—STALL—7.3L DIT ENGINE

Released 12/21/2003
LEAK—OIL LEAK AT ENGINE VALLEY PAN AND/OR HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE

TSB Description

Released 12/21/2003
FUEL SYSTEM—7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL—NO RETURN FUEL FLOW TO FUEL TANK—BEGINNING WITH VEHICLES BUILT 2/9/94 *

Released 12/21/2003
ROUGH IDLE—INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD—SERVICE TIP

Released 11/21/2003
HARD START/NO START/LONG CRANK TIME— F-SERIES BUILT FROM 2/9/94 AND ECONOLINE BUILT FROM 8/94 ALL WITH 7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL

Released 9/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DI TURBO—SEALANT—RTV— AVAILABILITY OF NEW SEALANT FOR SERVICING 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE * SEALANT—RTV—AVAILABILITY OF NEW SEALANT FOR SERVICING 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE

Released 8/21/2003
WATER IN FUEL LAMP—LAMP ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY—FUEL DOES NOT DRAIN WHEN FUEL DRAIN VALVE IS OPENED—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO—SERVICE TIP *

Released 3/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—REDUCED POWER—NO START—7.3L D.I. TURBO—IDM MODULE—NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Released 3/10/2003
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL CNG/LPG LOW FLOW NJECTOR SERVICE KIT WITHOUT COOLANT LOCK-OFF * DRIVEABILITY—CRANK NO START—BI-FUEL CNG/LPG VEHICLES—LOW FLOW INJECTOR SERVICE KIT WITHOUT COOLANT LOCK-OFF

Released 2/10/2003
DRIVEABILITY—COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)—ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

Released 4/16/2002
FUEL SYSTEM—FUEL PUMP “WHINING”/“BUZZING” NOISE COMES THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER *

Released 12/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—LOCK-OFF SOLENOID AND SOLENOID TANK VALVE COIL RESISTANCE CHART—SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—NO START IN BI-FUEL MODE—ALT FUEL LIGHT ON—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

Released 10/11/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION CHART—BI-FUEL ENGINES ONLY

Released 10/5/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—COMPUVALVE Article No. PRE-REPLACEMENT CHECK LIST—SERVICE TIPS

Released 12/14/1999
VIBRATION—THROTTLE PEDAL VIBRATION OR "BUZZ"

Released 6/23/1999
TRANSMISSION—4R100—FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE—SERVICE TIP

Released 2/24/1999
LOCKS—REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT—AVAILABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOCKS

Released 12/23/1998
HESITATION/STUMBLE—POOR SEAL ON INJECTOR O-RINGS—7.3L DI TURBO * IDLE—ROUGH—POOR SEAL ON INJECTOR O-RINGS—7.3L DI TURBO

Released 12/1/1998
FENDERS—RANDOM HAIRLINE CRACKS “STAR CRACKING” IN REAR SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITE (SMC) FENDERS—DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES OPERATING IN SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS

Released 10/23/1998
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)—SENSOR CONTAMINATION—SERVICE TIP

Released 9/9/1998
FUEL INJECTORS—NON-WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT TESTING INFORMATION

Released 5/12/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—FILTERING REFRIGERANT AFTER A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT— SERVICE TIPS

Released 2/26/1998
FUEL—INFORMATION ON GASOLINE—TIPS TO RESOLVE VOLATILITY RELATED DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS

Released 12/24/1997
IDLE—ROLLING IDLE SPEED—VEHICLES OVER 8500 LBS EQUIPPED WITH 5.8L ENGINE

Released 5/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—OIL REFILL CAPACITY

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 12/28/1996
• BRAKES—AIR—COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE • ENGINE—7.0L—ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL • NOISE—“RATTLE”—AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE

Released 12/24/1996
LACK OF POWER—ACCELERATOR CABLE DISLODGES FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/90 THROUGH 6/3/96 *ENGINE—7.0L—ACCELERATOR CABLE DISLODGES FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL— VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/90 THROUGH 6/3/96

Released 12/10/1996
• HARD START—LOW SPEED MISS—REDUCED ENGINE POWER—FSTALL—IDLE SPEED—FUEL INJECTION PUMP PRESSURE REGULATOR—VEHICLES WITH FD1060, FD1460, FNH 6.6L OR FNH 7.8L ENGINE AND P7100 FUEL INJECTION PUMP BUILT THROUGH 7/1/96

Released 12/8/1996
• AIR CONDITIONING—NEW O-RINGAPPLICATIONS—THICKER O-RINGS FOR SPRING LOCK FITTINGS—SERVICE TIP • AIR CONDITIONING—SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP

Released 11/13/1996
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1996 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/7/1996
FUEL—CALIFORNIA REFORMULATED GASOLINE (CARFG)—SERVICE TIP

Released 8/24/1996
ENGINE—FD1060—CUMMINS AIR INTAKE HEATER Article No. SYSTEM RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY—SERVICE TIP

Released 8/13/1996
AIR CONDITIONING—INSUFFICIENT COOLING—BLEND DOOR NOT TRAVELING TO FULL COOL POSITION—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 2/5/96 THROUGH 2/14/96

Released 5/17/1996
• ENGINE—4.9L/5.0L/5.8L—“HOOTING” NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95 • NOISE—“HOOTING” FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT—VEHICLES WITH 4.9L/5.0L/5.8L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 3/23/1996
MISFIRE—FD1060 (EXCEPT 160 HP ENGINES WITH DISTRIBUTOR STYLE FUEL INJECTION PUMPS) AND FD1460 ENGINES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/95

Released 2/4/1996
• AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)—SNOWPLOWING WITH F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 VEHICLES • SNOWPLOWING WITH F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)— GENERAL INFORMATION

Released 4/18/1995
AIR CONDITIONING—FORD APPROVED FLUSHING PROCEDURES-SERVICE TIP

Released 1/21/1995
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM—AIR BAG MODULES—DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS—PAINTING RESTRICTIONS

Released 12/2/1998
DEFROSTER—PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

Released 5/12/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—FILTERING REFRIGERANT AFTER A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT— SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 11/19/1997
COOLING SYSTEM—“ON-VEHICLE” HEATER CORE PRESSURE TEST REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM

Released 5/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—OIL REFILL CAPACITY

Released 5/3/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/28/1996
• BRAKES—AIR—COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE • ENGINE—7.0L—ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL • NOISE—“RATTLE”—AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE

Released 12/15/1996
AIR CONDITIONING—REFILL CAPACITIES—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/8/1996
• AIR CONDITIONING—NEW O-RINGAPPLICATIONS—THICKER O-RINGS FOR SPRING LOCK FITTINGS—SERVICE TIP • AIR CONDITIONING—SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/7/1996
AIR CONDITIONING—NEW O-RING AVAILABILITY AND APPLICATIONS—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/6/1996
Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant - System Flushing - Tracer Dye - Leak Testing - O-Ring Tool - TSB republication to include latest model year

Released 8/24/1996
ENGINE—FD1060—CUMMINS AIR INTAKE HEATER Article No. SYSTEM RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY—SERVICE TIP

Released 8/13/1996
AIR CONDITIONING—INSUFFICIENT COOLING—BLEND DOOR NOT TRAVELING TO FULL COOL POSITION—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 2/5/96 THROUGH 2/14/96

Released 4/18/1995
AIR CONDITIONING—FORD APPROVED FLUSHING PROCEDURES-SERVICE TIP

Released 2/17/1992
REAR VIEW MIRROR—NEW PROCEDURE FOR PREFERRED REATTACHMENT METHOD

Released 4/23/2018
7.3L DIRECT INJECTION TURBO DIESEL POWERSTROKE DIAGNOSTIC AIDE

Released 4/14/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID.

TSB Description

Released 1/26/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—LOW RPM—NO START—RUNS POORLY—STALL—7.3L DIT ENGINE

Released 12/21/2003
FEAD BELT—WEARS, SHREDS, AND/OR COMES OFF—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE AND 130 AMP ALTERNATOR BUILT 8/94 THROUGH 5/96

Released 12/21/2003
LEAK—OIL LEAK AT ENGINE VALLEY PAN AND/OR HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE

Released 12/21/2003
ROUGH IDLE—NEW TOOL FOR TESTING ROUGH IDLE—INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L—EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES

Released 12/21/2003
COOLING SYSTEM—COOLANT LEAK AT REAR OIL COOLER HEADER—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 9/1/95 THROUGH 10/31/95

Released 12/21/2003
ROUGH IDLE—INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
STALL—WHEN REVERSE AND/OR MANUAL LOW ARE SELECTED—(DTC) P1728—OVERDRIVE CANCEL LAMP ILLUMINATED—7.3L DIT ENGINE— VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSION—VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/20/95

Released 11/21/2003
HARD START/NO START/LONG CRANK TIME— F-SERIES BUILT FROM 2/9/94 AND ECONOLINE BUILT FROM 8/94 ALL WITH 7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL

Released 9/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DI TURBO—SEALANT—RTV— AVAILABILITY OF NEW SEALANT FOR SERVICING 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE * SEALANT—RTV—AVAILABILITY OF NEW SEALANT FOR SERVICING 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE

Released 8/14/2003
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER SERVICE TIPS

Released 2/10/2003
DRIVEABILITY—COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)—ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

Released 9/1/2002
ENGINE—ENGINE OIL—RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS FOR SAE 5W-20 AND SAE 5W-30 MOTOR OILS—GASOLINE AND FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 1/21/2002
TRANSMISSION—4R100/E4OD—TORQUE CONVERTER ACCESS EXTERNAL DUST PLUG MAY BECOME DISLODGED

Released 12/23/2001
• ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON ENGINE COOLANTS MADE FROM PROPYLENE GLYCOL • ENGINE COOLANT—PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED—FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS

Released 12/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—LOCK-OFF SOLENOID AND SOLENOID TANK VALVE COIL RESISTANCE CHART—SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—NO START IN BI-FUEL MODE—ALT FUEL LIGHT ON—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

Released 10/11/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION CHART—BI-FUEL ENGINES ONLY

Released 10/23/2000
TRANSMISSION—FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT—REPEAT REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION—SERVICE TIPS

Released 9/23/2000
DRIVEABILITY—COMPUVALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY, ELECTRICAL—COMPUVALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY, ENGINE—COMPUVALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 6/23/1999
TRANSMISSION—4R100—FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE—SERVICE TIP

Released 2/15/1999
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA

Released 1/10/1999
ENGINE—NEW DESIGN ENGINE BLOCK FOR SERVICE—7.0L AND 7.5L ENGINES

Released 12/23/1998
SUSPENSION—FRONT OR REAR—SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING PROCEDURES AND ATTITUDE SERVICE KITS FOR F-53 RV BASIC STRIPPED CHASSIS

Released 12/23/1998
HESITATION/STUMBLE—POOR SEAL ON INJECTOR O-RINGS—7.3L DI TURBO * IDLE—ROUGH—POOR SEAL ON INJECTOR O-RINGS—7.3L DI TURBO

Released 12/23/1998
FEAD—BELT TENSIONER WEAR—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE

Released 12/21/1998
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—ERRATIC 4-3 SHIFT HUNTING—NO 3-4 SHIFT AFTER CRESTING A GRADE—F-53 MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.5L ENGINE

Released 12/4/1998
LAMP—FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628 AND/OR 1728 STORED IN MEMORY *

Released 10/20/1998
EXHAUST SYSTEM—LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS * NOISE—“BUZZING” OR “RATTLING”—LOOSE CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS

Released 9/9/1998
FUEL INJECTORS—NON-WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT TESTING INFORMATION

Released 8/16/1998
TRANSMISSION—E4OD/4R100—1989-99—MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART

Released 7/21/1998
BRAKES—FLUID ON BRAKE SHOES—REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK—F-53 MODEL VEHICLES * AXLE—REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK—F-53 MODEL VEHICLES

Released 6/22/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS— VEHICLES WITH 5.0L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 8/10/95 *

Released 6/1/1998
EXHAUST—EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L OR 7.5L ENGINE

Released 4/7/1998
LEAKS—OIL—AVAILABILITY OF NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE vSEAL(S) CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES - SUBZERO TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES WITH 10.25 INCH RING GEAR FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE *

Released 12/27/1997
TRANSMISSION—C6, E4OD, AOD, 4R70W—LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND/OR SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS—4X4 AND AWD VEHICLES ONLY

Released 12/24/1997
AXLE—IDENTIFYING FORD DESIGN VS DANA DESIGN 10.25 INCH RING GEAR AXLES—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/24/1997
STALL—ENGINE STALL DURING TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH E4OD TRANSMISSION * TRANSMISSION—E4OD—ENGINE STALL DURING ENGAGEMENT

Released 12/24/1997
IDLE—ROLLING IDLE SPEED—VEHICLES OVER 8500 LBS EQUIPPED WITH 5.8L ENGINE

Released 12/20/1997
DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINT—AVAILABILITY OF GREASEABLE SERVICE PARTS * DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINT—IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT * DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINTS—IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT

Released 12/19/1997
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—MAIN REGULATOR BOOSTER VALVE AND SLEEVE SERVICE KIT— SERVICE TIP

Released 12/13/1997
NOISE/VIBRATION—WHEN DRIVING IN 4X2 MODE WITH HUBS LOCKED—4X4 MODELS * DRIVELINE—VIBRATION/NOISE—WHEN DRIVING IN 4X2 MODE WITH HUBS LOCKED—4X4 MODELS

Released 12/6/1997
NOISE—“RATCHETING”—FRONT AXLE—4X4— SELF-ENGAGEMENT OF AUTOMATIC HUB LOCKS—F-250 AND F-350 OVER 8500# GVW * AXLE—4X4—“RATCHETING” NOISE— SELF-ENGAGEMENT OF AUTOMATIC HUB LOCKS—F-250 AND F-350 OVER 8500# GVW

Released 12/2/1997
ENGINE—6.9L DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L IDI DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE * ENGINE—7.3L IDI TURBO DIESEL—DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE

Released 12/1/1997
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE—“BUZZING OR KNOCKING”—RIGHT FRONT OF ENGINE—AFTER STARTING—4.9L ENGINES—F-SERIES BUILT FROM 8/1/94 THROUGH 10/15/95—ECONOLINE BUILT FROM 8/15/94 THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 11/11/1997
TRANSMISSION—4R70W—ERRATIC OR PROLONGED 1-2 SHIFT * TRANSMISSION—AODE—ERRATIC OR PROLONGED 1-2 SHIFT

Released 8/4/1997
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS—FEAD BELT COMES OFF—VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE

Released 6/2/1997
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—GASEOUS FUEL PREP (GFP) VEHICLES—POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING REQUIRED—VEHICLES WITH 2.0L OR 4.9L ENGINE *

Released 5/15/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—OIL REFILL CAPACITY

Released 5/9/1997
LONG CRANK—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 * STALL—AFTER STARTING WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS—STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96

Released 12/29/1996
CLUTCH—HARD TO DISENGAGE OR FREQUENT REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER— CARGO AND F-SERIES STRIPPED CHASSIS— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/16/96

Released 12/28/1996
• BRAKES—AIR—COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE • ENGINE—7.0L—ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL • NOISE—“RATTLE”—AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE

Released 12/24/1996
LACK OF POWER—ACCELERATOR CABLE DISLODGES FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/90 THROUGH 6/3/96 *ENGINE—7.0L—ACCELERATOR CABLE DISLODGES FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL— VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/90 THROUGH 6/3/96

Released 12/21/1996
• FEAD—“MOAN/WHINE” COMING FROM FRONT OF ENGINE AT IDLE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/95 THROUGH 6/96 WITH 4.9L ENGINE • NOISE—“MOAN/WHINE” COMING FROM FRONT OF ENGINE AT IDLE—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/95 THROUGH 6/96 WITH 4.9L ENGINE

Released 12/21/1996
• LAMP—“DO NOT SHIFT” LAMP ILLUMINATION AND/OR SERVICE CODES 35XX OR 69XX MAY BE SET—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/1/96 WITH ALLISON MD TRANSMISSION • TRANSMISSION—ALLISON MD—“DO NOT SHIFT” ILLUMINATION AND/OR SERVICE CODES 35XX OR 69XX MAY BE SET

Released 12/20/1996
DRIVELINE—“CLUNKING” OR “GRUNTING” NOISE DURING ACCELERATION OR STOPPING—4X4— 1992-96 F-150/F-250 UNDER 8500 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW) AND 1992-95 F-250/F-350 OVER 8500 GVW

Released 12/18/1996
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—REVISED DESIGN FORWARD PLANET THRUST WASHER—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/17/1996
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—UNIQUE OVERDRIVE RING Article No. GEAR, ONE-WAY CLUTCH RETAINING RING AND 96-21-17 SHAFT RETAINING RING—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/16/1996
BUMPER—FRONT—PREMATURE SIGNS OF WEAR AND/OR CHROME CRACKING—VEHICLES BUILT 96-17-16 THROUGH 2/11/96

Released 12/15/1996
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—NEW DESIGN OVERDRIVE CLUTCH PISTON ASSEMBLY FOR SOME 1996-97 VEHICLES—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 12/5/95 THROUGH 6/15/96

Released 12/15/1996
• SUSPENSION—EARLY BALL JOINT WEAR— “CLUNK” FROM FRONT END • NOISE—“CLUNKING” NOISE FROM BALL JOINTS— EARLY BALL JOINT WEAR

Released 12/13/1996
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - (DTC) P0420—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)— REPROGRAM OR REPLACE—AFFECTED CALIBRATIONS: 6-54K-R06, 6-54E-R10, 6-54J-R11, 6-54M-R11, 6-53F-R10, 6-53E-R10, 6-53G-R10—WITH 5.0L ENGINE

Released 12/12/1996
• TRANSAXLE—TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES—SERVICE TIP • TRANSMISSION—TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURE

Released 12/11/1996
• PROGRAMMABLE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER MODULE—POINTER WAVER—SERVICE TIP • SPEEDOMETER—PROGRAMMABLE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER MODULE—POINTER WAVER—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/10/1996
• HARD START—LOW SPEED MISS—REDUCED ENGINE POWER—FSTALL—IDLE SPEED—FUEL INJECTION PUMP PRESSURE REGULATOR—VEHICLES WITH FD1060, FD1460, FNH 6.6L OR FNH 7.8L ENGINE AND P7100 FUEL INJECTION PUMP BUILT THROUGH 7/1/96

Released 12/9/1996
• LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, OR P0308 IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.8L, 4.2L, OR 4.6L ENGINE

Released 12/9/1996
TORQUE CONVERTER—LEAK TEST PROCEDURE— SERVICE TIP

Released 11/13/1996
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1996 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS—SERVICE TIP

Released 11/9/1996
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—CODE P1411 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/1/95— CALIFORNIA EMISSION VEHICLES ONLY • LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—CODE P1411 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES WITH

Released 10/17/1996
PARKING BRAKE—FLUID LEAK FROM PARKING BRAKE RESERVOIR—HYDRO-MAX BRAKE SYSTEM ONLY—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 3/1/95 THROUGH 2/96 WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE

Released 8/24/1996
ENGINE—FD1060—CUMMINS AIR INTAKE HEATER Article No. SYSTEM RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/31/1996
LEAKS—OIL—DIPSTICK TUBE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED—VEHICLES WITH FD1460 ENGINE BUILT 96-7-32 THROUGH 5/96

Released 7/28/1996
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/15/1996
LOCKS—NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES—LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCK VEHICLES REFERENCED— SERVICE TIP

Released 6/9/1996
• MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—CODE P1742 STORED IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT—VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 6/5/1996
TRANSMISSION—4R70W—#9 THRUST BEARING—SERVICE TIP

Released 5/17/1996
• ENGINE—4.9L/5.0L/5.8L—“HOOTING” NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95 • NOISE—“HOOTING” FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT—VEHICLES WITH 4.9L/5.0L/5.8L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 5/16/1996
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION--CODE P1742 STORED IN MEMORY--NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT--VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 10/15/95

Released 3/23/1996
MISFIRE—FD1060 (EXCEPT 160 HP ENGINES WITH DISTRIBUTOR STYLE FUEL INJECTION PUMPS) AND FD1460 ENGINES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/95

Released 3/22/1996
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—NEW DESIGN ELASTOMERIC GASKETS FOR MAIN CONTROL COVER AND BOTTOM PAN

Released 12/25/1995
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—DIRECT CLUTCH PLATE USAGE CHART—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/23/1995
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE BAND APPLY SERVO ASSEMBLY

Released 12/6/1995
COOLING SYSTEM—LEAKING RADIATOR HOSE JOINT—4.9L/5.0L/5.8L/7.3L DIT/7.5L—UPGRADED HOSE CLAMPS *

Released 4/18/1995
AIR CONDITIONING—FORD APPROVED FLUSHING PROCEDURES-SERVICE TIP

Released 1/21/1995
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM—AIR BAG MODULES—DISCOLORED OR MARRED COVERS—PAINTING RESTRICTIONS

Released 6/4/1991
TRANSMISSION—AUTOMATIC—ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR CHART

Released 12/23/1998
SUSPENSION—FRONT OR REAR—SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING PROCEDURES AND ATTITUDE SERVICE KITS FOR F-53 RV BASIC STRIPPED CHASSIS

Released 12/21/1998
STEERING—STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT—CLEAR VISION—VEHICLES WITH MOTORHOME CHASSIS

TSB Description

Released 8/15/1998
STEERING—SHIMMY—DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE— 4X2 AND 4X4 VEHICLES

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION - SERVICE TIP * WHEELS - PROPER LUG TORQUE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - REAR VIBRATION/SHUDDER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES - SERVICE TIPS * SHUDDER - REAR - WHEN APPLYING BRAKES - SERVICE TIPS * VIBRATION - REAR - WHEN APPLYING BRAKES - SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PULL OR DRIFT TO LEFT - NEGATIVE CASTER SPLIT - RADIUS ARM REPLACEMENT - 4X4 MODELS * STEERING - PULL OR DRIFT TO LEFT - NEGATIVE CASTER SPLIT - RADIUS ARM REPLACEMENT - 4X4 MODELS

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - REAR - GRABBING AND/OR "SQUEALING" NOISE DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER RAINFALL AND/OR WHILE BRAKES ARE COLD - SINGLE REAR WHEEL (SRW) VEHICLES OVER 8500 LBS GVWR *

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - PULL OR DRIFT - DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE PROCEDURES - 4X2 AND 4X4 MODELS OVER 8500 LBS GVW * STEERING - PULL OR DRIFT - DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE PROCEDURES - 4X2 AND 4X4 MODELS OVER 8500 LBS GVW

Released 2/5/1998
TIRE—TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

Released 12/20/1997
DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINT—AVAILABILITY OF GREASEABLE SERVICE PARTS * DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINT—IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT * DRIVESHAFT—U-JOINTS—IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICE PARTS BY MEASUREMENT

Released 12/6/1997
STEERING—HIGH EFFORT DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING—F SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/93 THROUGH 8/9/96

Released 10/3/1997
FRAME—“POPPING/CREAKING”—FASTENER REPLACEMENT * NOISE—“POPPING/CREAKING”—FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS

Released 12/21/1996
• STEERING—“CLUNK” NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN ON ACCELERATING AND BRAKING • NOISE—“CLUNK”—FROM STEERING COLUMN ON ACCELERATING AND BRAKING

Released 12/15/1996
• SUSPENSION—EARLY BALL JOINT WEAR— “CLUNK” FROM FRONT END • NOISE—“CLUNKING” NOISE FROM BALL JOINTS— EARLY BALL JOINT WEAR

Released 11/4/1996
• STEERING—“CLICKING” NOISE HEARD WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL • NOISE—“CLICKING” SOUND HEARD WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL

Released 11/1/1996
LOCKS—INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOCK DESIGN—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
ROUGH IDLE—NEW TOOL FOR TESTING ROUGH IDLE—INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER SERVICE TIP

Released 10/11/2001
WIRING—WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AND WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE

TSB Description

Released 2/15/1999
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA

Released 7/21/1998
BRAKES—FLUID ON BRAKE SHOES—REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK—F-53 MODEL VEHICLES * AXLE—REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK—F-53 MODEL VEHICLES

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - ON-VEHICLE CALIPER-MOUNT LATHE MACHINING SETUP PROCEDURES

Released 3/18/1998
BRAKES - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT * BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING - AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT

Released 12/28/1996
• BRAKES—AIR—COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE • ENGINE—7.0L—ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL • NOISE—“RATTLE”—AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED—VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE

Released 12/9/1996
TORQUE CONVERTER—LEAK TEST PROCEDURE— SERVICE TIP

Released 11/13/1996
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1996 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS—SERVICE TIP

Released 10/6/1996
NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER—INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS— VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

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