Get Free 1997 FORD F150 V8, 5.4L; SOHC; 16V TSBs

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
FOR ALL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) RUNNING LOSS APPLICATIONS (1996-98) REFER TO THIS TSB FOR ENHANCED DESCRIPTION/OPERATION, REVISED P/POINT TESTING & MORE

Released 3/7/2007
SPARK KNOCK UNDER LIGHT LOAD AND ACCELERATION—3.8L, 3.9L, AND 4.2L—SPLIT PORT INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC)

Released 11/18/2004
BODY-CORROSION AT BOTTOM OF DOOR OR TAILGATE HEM FLANGE—REPAIR PROCEDURE

Released 7/5/2004
BODY—FRONT WINDOW(S)—POP/THUMP NOISE END OF WINDOW TRAVEL AND/OR DRIVER’S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION

Released 6/20/2004
TICKING OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

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

Released 12/15/2003
STEERING—TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Released 2/23/2003
BODY—MIRROR—EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/21/2002
RIDE—HARSH RIDE—CAB/BODY OSCILLATION/BOUNCE—HIGHWAY SPEEDS—4X2 MODELS ONLY

Released 5/3/2002
BODY—“SQUEAK” OR BIND FROM TAILGATE * NOISE—“SQUEAK” OR BIND FROM TAILGATE

Released 4/21/2002
STEERING—ROOF DITCH MATERIAL CRACKING—SERVICE TIPS

Released 12/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH

Released 11/8/2001
BODY—COSMETIC CRACK IN OUTER DOOR PANEL—LOWER REAR CORNER OF WINDOW OPENING—INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE

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

Released 8/7/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—INTERMITTENT STARTING OR DRIVEABLITY WIRE HARNESS SERVICE TIPS—IN BI-FUEL OR GASOLINE MODE—BI-FUEL VEHICLES 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 1/11/2001
WATER LEAK—SLIDING REAR WINDOW—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/1999

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 9/5/2000
INNER FENDER WELL—DENTED OR DINGED FROM STONES BEING THROWN INTO WHEELWELL

Released 6/11/2000
CALIBRATION—RECALIBRATION OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS) AFTER REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIP—ALTERNATE FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

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

Released 8/12/1999
AIR CONDITIONING—“WHISTLING” NOISE HEARD WHILE DRIVING WITH A/C OFF AT SPEEDS ABOVE 64 KM/H (40 MPH) * NOISE—“WHISTLING” HEARD WHILE DRIVING WITH A/C OFF AT SPEEDS ABOVE 64 KM/H (40 MPH)

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

Released 4/16/1999
IGNITION KEY—HARD TO REMOVE FROM IGNITION CYLINDER * V

Released 4/14/1999
NOISE—“MOANING” AT 1100 RPM WITH A/C COMPRESSOR ENGAGED—VEHICLES WITH 4.2L ENGINE

Released 4/5/1999
FRAME—FRAME SERVICE KITS—NEW SERVICE PARTS RELEASED FOR REPAIRING FRAME DAMAGE

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 12/23/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0455 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/97 EQUIPPED WITH E4OD TRANSMISSION AND 5.4L ENGINE *

Released 12/16/1998
FLOOR MAT—INSTALLATION OF VINYL FLOOR MATS—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/16/1998
FLOOR MAT—PRODUCTION FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/15/1998
SEAT—CHILD TETHER KIT FOR INSTALLING CHILD SEAT IN REAR SEAT—SUPER CAB VEHICLES * CHILD TETHER KIT—SERVICE TIP FOR INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN REAR SEAT—SUPER CAB VEHICLES

Released 12/9/1998
WATER LEAKS—VARIOUS AREAS OF VEHICLE * ELECTRICAL—ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY DUE TO WATER LEAKS * LAMPS—WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED DUE TO WATER LEAKS

Released 12/2/1998
DEFROSTER—PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

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

Released 10/21/1998
IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS—THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/1/97 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE

Released 10/16/1998
SEAT—SEAT BACK RECLINER INOPERATIVE— MEMORY LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE

Released 9/25/1998
INTERIOR TRIM—REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES—SERVICE TIP

Released 9/16/1998
STEERING—ALIGNMENT—TOE SET PROCEDURE— SERVICE TIP

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

Released 6/26/1998
ROOF—DEPRESSION IN ROOF—REARWARD OF FRONT DOORS—SUPERCAB ONLY

Released 2/18/1998
PAINT—EXTERIOR—WORLDWIDE RECOMMENDED PAINT MATERIALS FOR WARRANTY AND AFTER WARRANTY REPAIRS

Released 1/23/1998
GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM)—WATER INTRUSION INTO GEM MODULE—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/19/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—NO AIRFLOW FROM FLOOR * HEATER—NO AIRFLOW FROM FLOOR

Released 11/16/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—CONDENSATE DRIPS ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR DURING HUMID CONDITIONS

Released 8/25/1997
unable to add complete title of the tsb to the title box under essentials (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0308 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/26/97 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L OR 5.4L ENGINE *

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

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

Released 1/9/1997
PAINT—“RAPGARD” PAINT PROTECTION—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/25/1996
• NOISE—“RATTLE”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS • NOISE—“SQUEAK”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS

Released 12/18/1996
• LAMPS—INTERIOR—INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE—FUSE 14 “OPEN”—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/14/96 • LOCKS—POWER DOOR—WINDOW—POWER—INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE—FUSE 14 “OPEN”—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/14/96

Released 12/18/1996
DOOR—POWER POINT ACCESS DOOR BREAKS— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/31/96

Released 12/18/1996
• FUEL—LOCKING GASOLINE CAPS—NEW PART AVAILABILITY • LOCKING FUEL CAPS—NEW PART AVAILABILITY

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
DOORS/TAILGATE—NEW SERVICE PART RELEASED FOR DOOR LOCK ROD MECHANISM—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/15/96

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 12/7/1996
WEATHERSTRIP—LOOSE OR DETACHED—FRONT DOOR OUTER

Released 12/5/1996
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR—REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 12/1/1996
PAINT—1997 COLOR CHART—AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER CROSS-REFERENCE LIST

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

Released 8/16/1996
NOISE—“WHISTLE” WHILE DRIVING WITH BLOWER MOTOR OPERATING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/20/96

Released 12/4/1994
PAINT—PRIMED SHEET METAL—PREP PROCEDURE AND MSDS INFORMATION

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

Released 6/2/1991
PAINT—CODES—REVISED 1991 FLEET COLOR PAINT CODE NUMBERS

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

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

Released 11/8/2001
BRAKES—REAR DRUM—GRABBING DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHILE BRAKES ARE COLD

Released 12/13/1999
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)—ABS LAMP LLUMINATED—4X2 ONLY * ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)—FALSE ABS CYCLING AT LOW SPEEDS—4X2 ONLY

Released 6/25/1999
BRAKES—INCORRECT ROTOR THICKNESS STAMPED ON ROTOR—F-150 4X2 ONLY * BRAKES—INCORRECT WORKSHOP MANUAL ROTOR DISCARD THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

Released 12/21/1998
BRAKES—PARKING BRAKE CONTROL RUBBER BUMPER STOP—SERVICE PART NOW AVAILABLE

Released 12/9/1998
BRAKES—4WABS—ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1342 STORED IN MEMORY AND/OR CODES NOT LISTED IN WORKSHOP MANUAL—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/12/98 *

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

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 12/26/1997
WHEELS—RIGHT REAR WHEEL AND WHEEL COVER DISCOLORED AND/OR PITTED FROM EXHAUST * EXHAUST—EXHAUST FLOWS ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL—RIGHT REAR WHEEL AND/OR WHEEL COVER DISCOLORED AND/OR PITTED

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 12/16/1996
LAMP—ABS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) C1145, C1148, C1155, C1158, C1233, C1234—4X2 WITH 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS)—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/26/96

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
• IDLE—HIGH IDLE AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 1/24/2000 • ENGINE—4.2L—PCV SYSTEM ICING—AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

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

Released 7/20/1999
COOLING SYSTEM—3.8L—UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT * COOLING SYSTEM—4.2L—UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT * ENGINE—3.8L—ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT * ENGINE—4.2L—ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT

Released 12/12/1998
HEATER—“MOAN” AT 1400-1800 RPM OR “HOOTING” NOISE HEARD AT 1200-2000 RPM ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION—VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE * NOISE—“MOAN” AT 1400-1800 RPM OR “HOOTING” AT 1200-2000 RPM ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION—VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE

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

Released 7/5/2004
BODY—FRONT WINDOW(S)—POP/THUMP NOISE END OF WINDOW TRAVEL AND/OR DRIVER’S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION

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

Released 2/23/2003
BODY—MIRROR—EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/18/2003
ELECTRICAL—REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)— SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/21/2002
RIDE—HARSH RIDE—CAB/BODY OSCILLATION/BOUNCE—HIGHWAY SPEEDS—4X2 MODELS ONLY

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

Released 12/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—NO CRANK, NO START— CORROSION OF THE STARTER CABLE B+ TERMINAL AT THE STARTER SOLENOID • STARTING—NO CRANK, NO START—CORROSION OF THE STARTER CABLE B+ TERMINAL AT THE STARTER SOLENOID

Released 12/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH

Released 11/8/2001
BODY—COSMETIC CRACK IN OUTER DOOR PANEL—LOWER REAR CORNER OF WINDOW OPENING—INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE

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

Released 8/7/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—INTERMITTENT STARTING OR DRIVEABLITY WIRE HARNESS SERVICE TIPS—IN BI-FUEL OR GASOLINE MODE—BI-FUEL VEHICLES 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 8/23/2000
DRIVEABILITY—NO CRANK/NO START—MOISTURE FREEZES IN STARTER SOLENOID IN TEMPERATURES BELOW -12 DEGREES C (10 DEGREES F) ELECTRICAL—NO CRANK/NO START—MOISTURE FREEZES IN STARTER SOLENOID IN TEMPERATURES BELOW -12 DEGREES C (10 DEGREES F)

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 12/9/1998
WATER LEAKS—VARIOUS AREAS OF VEHICLE * ELECTRICAL—ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY DUE TO WATER LEAKS * LAMPS—WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED DUE TO WATER LEAKS

Released 9/25/1998
INTERIOR TRIM—REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 1/23/1998
GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM)—WATER INTRUSION INTO GEM MODULE—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 5/11/1997
REMOTE ANTI-THEFT PERSONALITY (RAP) TRANSMITTERS—REPROGRAMMING INFORMATION

Released 12/25/1996
• NOISE—“RATTLE”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS • NOISE—“SQUEAK”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS

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 12/23/1996
RUNS ROUGH—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON—RUNS ROUGH—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0308 STORED IN MEMORY —VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/14/96 WITH 4.6L ENGINE

Released 12/18/1996
STARTER—STARTER DOES NOT ENGAGE AND/OR STARTER MAY CYCLE ENGAGE-DISENGAGE-ENGAGE) WHILE CRANKING—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN FD ENGINE AND AN ALLISON MD 3000 TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 8/1/96

Released 12/18/1996
• LAMPS—INTERIOR—INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE—FUSE 14 “OPEN”—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/14/96 • LOCKS—POWER DOOR—WINDOW—POWER—INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE—FUSE 14 “OPEN”—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/14/96

Released 12/18/1996
DOOR—POWER POINT ACCESS DOOR BREAKS— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/31/96

Released 12/18/1996
• FUEL—LOCKING GASOLINE CAPS—NEW PART AVAILABILITY • LOCKING FUEL CAPS—NEW PART AVAILABILITY

Released 12/10/1996
WINDSHIELD WASHERS—WASHER HOSE TOO SHORT AND/OR IS TRAPPED BY THE HOOD— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/15/96

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

Released 12/6/1996
Instrument Cluster - Recalibrating Speedometer for Tire Size Change and Service Tips

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

Released 3/20/2003
DRIVEABILITY—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DTC’S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457

Released 3/19/2002
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS- THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE *

Released 12/8/2001
• IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS— THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/01/01 EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE • ENGINE—5.4L—PCV SYSTEM ICING— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/01/01

Released 12/8/2001
• IDLE—HIGH IDLE AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 1/24/2000 • ENGINE—4.2L—PCV SYSTEM ICING—AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

Released 11/8/2001
• LAMP—4X4 “LOW RANGE” LIGHT DIMLY LIT Article No. 01-16-6 • SWITCHES—TRANSFER CASE MODE SWITCH— 4X4 HI/LOW SWITCH SHORTED OUT • WINDSHIELD WIPERS—INTERMITTENT WIPERS ERRATIC OR INOPERABLE • TRANSFER CASE—WATER PRESENT IN TRANSFER CASE

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

Released 6/11/2000
CALIBRATION—RECALIBRATION OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS) AFTER REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIP—ALTERNATE FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 1/7/2000
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES W/5.4L ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 11/1/1997 - HESITATION, STUMBLE, SURGE, MISS, ROUGH IDLE, STALL/NEAR STALL AT IDLE, DETONATION ON ACCELERATION

Released 4/23/1999
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442 AND P0455—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS

Released 12/23/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0455 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/97 EQUIPPED WITH E4OD TRANSMISSION AND 5.4L ENGINE *

Released 11/6/1998
HESITATION/SURGE—INCORRECT AIR CLEANER AND MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR *

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

Released 10/21/1998
IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS—THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/1/97 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE

Released 9/22/1997
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS

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

Released 12/9/1996
• BELT—FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) “SQUEAL/HOOT”—DURING COLD START-UP AFTER COLD SOAK BELOW -18 DEGREES C (0 DEGREES F) • NOISE—“SQUEAL/HOOT” FROM FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) AREA—DURING COLD START-UP AFTER COLD SOAK BELOW -1

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 6/20/2004
TICKING OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

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

Released 12/26/1997
WHEELS—RIGHT REAR WHEEL AND WHEEL COVER DISCOLORED AND/OR PITTED FROM EXHAUST * EXHAUST—EXHAUST FLOWS ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL—RIGHT REAR WHEEL AND/OR WHEEL COVER DISCOLORED AND/OR PITTED

Released 12/15/1997
NOISE—“BOOMING”—VIBRATION OR BOOM OFF IDLE AT ENGINE SPEEDS BETWEEN 650 RPMS AND 1100 RPMS AT VERY LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS *

Released 10/13/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Owner Letter

Released 8/18/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/3/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Recall Reimbursement

Released 8/1/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Dealer Q&A

Released 8/1/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Customer Information Sheet: Passed Inspection

Released 8/1/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Customer Information Sheet: Did Not Pass Inspection

Released 8/1/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Technical Info

Released 7/29/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 3/7/2007
SPARK KNOCK UNDER LIGHT LOAD AND ACCELERATION—3.8L, 3.9L, AND 4.2L—SPLIT PORT INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC)

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

Released 6/20/2003
DRIVEABILITY—DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES—4.6L AND 5.4L ENGINE—ROUGH IDLE, HARD START OR NO START WHEN COLD—LOSS OF POWER—LEAN FUEL DTC’S—RESTRICTED CATALYTIC CONVERTER *

Released 3/18/2003
DRIVEABILITY—DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)—ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY

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 2/4/2003
FUEL—BI-FUEL—CNG FUEL LEAK AT FILL VALVE— E-SERIES AND F-SERIES CNG FILL VALVE— REVISED SERVICE PARTS

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

Released 3/19/2002
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS- THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE *

Released 1/22/2002
DRIVEABILITY—SURGE/ROLLING IDLE—GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS—INCORRECT INSTALLATION—CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION *

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 1/7/2000
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES W/5.4L ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 11/1/1997 - HESITATION, STUMBLE, SURGE, MISS, ROUGH IDLE, STALL/NEAR STALL AT IDLE, DETONATION ON ACCELERATION

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

Released 4/16/1999
IGNITION KEY—HARD TO REMOVE FROM IGNITION CYLINDER * V

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

Released 12/16/1998
FUEL SYSTEM—FUEL LEAKING FROM SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS AT FUEL RAIL—AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -40 DEGREES CELSIUS (-40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)

Released 12/6/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—COLD AIR FELT ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WHILE IN HEAT MODE— F-SERIES AND EXPEDITION WITHOUT CONSOLE BLOWER OPTION—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/31/97

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 2/18/1998
PAINT—EXTERIOR—WORLDWIDE RECOMMENDED PAINT MATERIALS FOR WARRANTY AND AFTER WARRANTY REPAIRS

Released 12/19/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—NO AIRFLOW FROM FLOOR * HEATER—NO AIRFLOW FROM FLOOR

Released 11/16/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—CONDENSATE DRIPS ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR DURING HUMID CONDITIONS

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

Released 5/10/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—COMPRESSOR FAILURE— INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL * AIR CONDITIONING—LACK OF COOLING— INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL MAY CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE

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 12/25/1996
• NOISE—“RATTLE”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS • NOISE—“SQUEAK”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS

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 12/23/1996
RUNS ROUGH—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON—RUNS ROUGH—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0308 STORED IN MEMORY —VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/14/96 WITH 4.6L ENGINE

Released 12/18/1996
• FUEL—LOCKING GASOLINE CAPS—NEW PART AVAILABILITY • LOCKING FUEL CAPS—NEW PART AVAILABILITY

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
• HARD START — NO START—FUEL LIFT PUMP—VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 7/1/96 • REDUCED ENGINE POWER—FUEL LIFT PUMP— VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE 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 12/5/1996
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR—REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY—SERVICE TIP

Released 8/12/1999
AIR CONDITIONING—“WHISTLING” NOISE HEARD WHILE DRIVING WITH A/C OFF AT SPEEDS ABOVE 64 KM/H (40 MPH) * NOISE—“WHISTLING” HEARD WHILE DRIVING WITH A/C OFF AT SPEEDS ABOVE 64 KM/H (40 MPH)

Released 4/14/1999
NOISE—“MOANING” AT 1100 RPM WITH A/C COMPRESSOR ENGAGED—VEHICLES WITH 4.2L ENGINE

Released 12/12/1998
HEATER—“MOAN” AT 1400-1800 RPM OR “HOOTING” NOISE HEARD AT 1200-2000 RPM ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION—VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE * NOISE—“MOAN” AT 1400-1800 RPM OR “HOOTING” AT 1200-2000 RPM ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION—VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE

Released 12/6/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—COLD AIR FELT ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WHILE IN HEAT MODE— F-SERIES AND EXPEDITION WITHOUT CONSOLE BLOWER OPTION—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/31/97

Released 12/2/1998
DEFROSTER—PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

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

Released 12/19/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—NO AIRFLOW FROM FLOOR * HEATER—NO AIRFLOW FROM FLOOR

Released 12/13/1997
RADIO—“WHINING” IN AM RADIO BAND WHILE DRIVING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/30/97 * NOISE—“WHINING” IN AM RADIO BAND— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/30/97

Released 12/9/1997
CLIMATE CONTROL—LOSS OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/18/97

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

Released 11/16/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—CONDENSATE DRIPS ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR DURING HUMID CONDITIONS

Released 5/25/1997
BLOWER MOTOR—“CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS * NOISE—“CHIRPING” OR “SQUEAKING” FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS

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

Released 5/10/1997
AIR CONDITIONING—COMPRESSOR FAILURE— INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL * AIR CONDITIONING—LACK OF COOLING— INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL MAY CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE

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 12/25/1996
• NOISE—“RATTLE”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS • NOISE—“SQUEAK”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS

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

Released 12/8/1996
BLOWER MOTOR—INOPERATIVE OR NOISY OPERATION—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/9/96

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

Released 8/16/1996
NOISE—“WHISTLE” WHILE DRIVING WITH BLOWER MOTOR OPERATING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/20/96

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

Released 10/17/2007
4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V—SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE—NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY

Released 2/15/2007
SOME 1997-2007 VEHICLES WITH 5.4L 2V AND 6.8L 2V MODULAR ENGINE SPARK PLUG THREAD OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR ALUMINUM HEADS

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 12/18/2006
IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT HEAD GASKET FOR CERTAIN REMANUFACTURED ENGINES—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 12/4/2005
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE—NON-COMMANDED INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE—NON-COMMANDED

Released 10/26/2005
CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

Released 4/5/2005
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE

Released 3/23/2005
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR

Released 9/1/2003
VIBRATION—FROM DRIVELINE—4X2 VEHICLES WITH 4R70W AND 139 INCH WHEELBASE, TRANSMISSION—4R70W—FLUID LEAK FROM EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL—4X2 VEHICLES WITH 139 INCH WHEELBASE

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

Released 6/20/2003
DRIVEABILITY—DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES—4.6L AND 5.4L ENGINE—ROUGH IDLE, HARD START OR NO START WHEN COLD—LOSS OF POWER—LEAN FUEL DTC’S—RESTRICTED CATALYTIC CONVERTER *

Released 3/18/2003
DRIVEABILITY—DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)—ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY

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 2/4/2003
FUEL—BI-FUEL—CNG FUEL LEAK AT FILL VALVE— E-SERIES AND F-SERIES CNG FILL VALVE— REVISED SERVICE PARTS

Released 12/21/2002
OSCILLATION/BOUNCE—HIGHWAY SPEEDS—4X2 CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK FLATNESS

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 4/11/2002
ENGINE—NEW GASKET REMOVER/CLEANER AND SERVICE TIPS FOR ALUMINUM HEADS AND BLOCKS

Released 3/19/2002
DRIVEABILITY—IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS- THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE *

Released 1/22/2002
DRIVEABILITY—SURGE/ROLLING IDLE—GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS—INCORRECT INSTALLATION—CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION *

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
• IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS— THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/01/01 EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE • ENGINE—5.4L—PCV SYSTEM ICING— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/01/01

Released 12/8/2001
• IDLE—HIGH IDLE AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 1/24/2000 • ENGINE—4.2L—PCV SYSTEM ICING—AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

Released 11/8/2001
• LAMP—4X4 “LOW RANGE” LIGHT DIMLY LIT Article No. 01-16-6 • SWITCHES—TRANSFER CASE MODE SWITCH— 4X4 HI/LOW SWITCH SHORTED OUT • WINDSHIELD WIPERS—INTERMITTENT WIPERS ERRATIC OR INOPERABLE • TRANSFER CASE—WATER PRESENT IN TRANSFER CASE

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 9/1/2000
LEAK—TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER IN RADIATOR END TANK

Released 1/26/2000
ENGINE/NOISE-FROM ENGINE—ROUGH IDLE/MISS AFTER START-UP DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN -12 DEGREES C (10 DEGREES F)—VEHICLES BUILT 3/1/1996 THROUGH 7/31/2000

Released 1/7/2000
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES W/5.4L ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 11/1/1997 - HESITATION, STUMBLE, SURGE, MISS, ROUGH IDLE, STALL/NEAR STALL AT IDLE, DETONATION ON ACCELERATION

Released 8/18/1999
INDUCTION BACKFIRE—ON ACCELERATION—ALL AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES WITH 4.2L ENGINE—CANADIAN VEHICLES ONLY

Released 7/20/1999
COOLING SYSTEM—3.8L—UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT * COOLING SYSTEM—4.2L—UNDETERMINED LOSS OF COOLANT * ENGINE—3.8L—ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT * ENGINE—4.2L—ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT

Released 5/18/1999
TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL)—TCIL ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0782 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION * TRANSMISSION—4R70W—DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT

Released 4/26/1999
MOTOR OIL - SAE VISCOSITY GRADE RECOMMENDATION - SERVICE TIP

Released 4/14/1999
NOISE—“MOANING” AT 1100 RPM WITH A/C COMPRESSOR ENGAGED—VEHICLES WITH 4.2L ENGINE

Released 3/14/1999
NOISE—“MOANING” FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHILE IN 2-WHEEL DRIVE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/15/1999 * AXLE—“MOANING” NOISE FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHILE IN 2-WHEEL DRIVE— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/15/1999

Released 3/5/1999
TRANSMISSION—CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL COLD—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 2/3/1999
TRANSMISSION—M5OD—VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/1/1998

Released 12/23/1998
TRANSMISSION—4R44E—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0705, P0708, P1704 AND/OR P1705 STORED IN MEMORY * TRANSMISSION—4R55E—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0705, P0708, P1704 AND/OR P1705 STORED IN MEMORY *

Released 12/23/1998
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)—MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0455 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/97 EQUIPPED WITH E4OD TRANSMISSION AND 5.4L ENGINE *

Released 12/21/1998
IDLE—FAST IDLE SPEED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1506 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT WITH 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE *

Released 12/12/1998
HEATER—“MOAN” AT 1400-1800 RPM OR “HOOTING” NOISE HEARD AT 1200-2000 RPM ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION—VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE * NOISE—“MOAN” AT 1400-1800 RPM OR “HOOTING” AT 1200-2000 RPM ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION—VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE

Released 12/10/1998
NOISE—“BUZZING” NOISE HEARD UNDER CERTAIN SPEEDS AND LOADS—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/15/98 EQUIPPED WITH E4OD OR 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND “MANUAL SHIFT-ON-THE-FLY,” AND 5.4L ENGINE *

Released 12/9/1998
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—4-1 DOWNSHIFT DURING A FORCED 4-2 DOWNSHIFT BETWEEN 88-105 KM/H (55-65 MPH)—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/22/97

Released 12/6/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—COLD AIR FELT ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WHILE IN HEAT MODE— F-SERIES AND EXPEDITION WITHOUT CONSOLE BLOWER OPTION—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/31/97

Released 11/6/1998
HESITATION/SURGE—INCORRECT AIR CLEANER AND MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR *

Released 10/21/1998
IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS—THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/1/97 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE

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 8/5/1998
LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0503 STORED IN MEMORY—4X4 VEHICLES ONLY * TRANSMISSION—SHIFT CONCERNS AND/OR ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER OPERATION— MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—4X4 VEHICLES ONLY

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
STALL—ENGINE STALL DURING TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH E4OD TRANSMISSION * TRANSMISSION—E4OD—ENGINE STALL DURING ENGAGEMENT

Released 12/23/1997
NOISE—“BUZZING” OR “GROWLING” NOISE FROM TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/97 * TRANSFER CASE—“BUZZING” OR “GROWLING” NOISE FROM TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/1/97

Released 12/23/1997
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING— TRANSMISSIONS BUILT AFTER 7/24/97

Released 12/22/1997
CLUTCH—HARD TO DISENGAGE OR FREQUENT REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER— EARLY WEAR-OUT OF SLAVE CYLINDER

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 12/17/1997
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—NEW DESIGN REVERSE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY—TRANSMISSION BUILT FROM 3/26/97

Released 12/15/1997
NOISE—“BOOMING”—VIBRATION OR BOOM OFF IDLE AT ENGINE SPEEDS BETWEEN 650 RPMS AND 1100 RPMS AT VERY LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS *

Released 12/13/1997
NOISE—“CLUNKING” OR “GRUNTING” FROM DRIVELINE DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING—4X4 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/15/97 *

Released 12/13/1997
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—INCORRECT SEPARATOR PLATE—4X4 VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/18/97 THROUGH 4/21/97 * TRANSMISSION—E4OD—SLIP/BUMP 1-2 UPSHIFTS—4X4 VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/18/97 THROUGH 4/21/97

Released 12/11/1997
NOISE—FIRST GEAR “TICKING” NOISE—E4OD TRANSMISSIONS—4X4 VEHICLES WITH 5.4L ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BUILT PRIOR TO 3/11/97 AND 4X2 VEHICLES WITH TRANSMISSION BUILT PRIOR TO 4/8/97—SERVICE TIP *

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

Released 10/10/1997
AXLE—FRONT—LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE

Released 10/4/1997
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—COOLER BYPASS VALVE SERVICE DURING TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL— SERVICE TIP

Released 9/12/1997
ENGINE MISFIRE—MIL LAMP ILLUMINATION— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0306 STORED IN MEMORY—NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/15/97 *

Released 8/25/1997
unable to add complete title of the tsb to the title box under essentials (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0308 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/26/97 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L OR 5.4L ENGINE *

Released 8/9/1997
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE—REPROGRAM * POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)—SERVICE PROCEDURES—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/22/1997
WHEEL—HUB O-RING—SERVICE TIP

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

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 12/25/1996
• NOISE—“RATTLE”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS • NOISE—“SQUEAK”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS

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 12/23/1996
RUNS ROUGH—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON—RUNS ROUGH—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0308 STORED IN MEMORY —VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/14/96 WITH 4.6L ENGINE

Released 12/18/1996
STARTER—STARTER DOES NOT ENGAGE AND/OR STARTER MAY CYCLE ENGAGE-DISENGAGE-ENGAGE) WHILE CRANKING—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN FD ENGINE AND AN ALLISON MD 3000 TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 8/1/96

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 12/14/1996
LEAK—4R70W TRANSMISSION—EXTENSION HOUSING GASKET

Released 12/13/1996
• NOISE—“CLICKING” AND “GRINDING” DURING 4X4 ENGAGEMENT • NOISE—“CLICKING” WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT OR DURING LEFT HAND TURN—4X2 • AXLE—“CLICKING” AND “GRINDING” NOISE DURING 4X4 ENGAGEMENT • AXLE—NON-ENGAGEMENT OF FRONT AXLE

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 12/10/1996
• 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 12/10/1996
TRANSMISSION—E4OD—4R70W—4R44E—5R55E— NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR— DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP

Released 12/9/1996
• HARD START — NO START—FUEL LIFT PUMP—VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 7/1/96 • REDUCED ENGINE POWER—FUEL LIFT PUMP— VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 7/1/96

Released 12/9/1996
• BELT—FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) “SQUEAL/HOOT”—DURING COLD START-UP AFTER COLD SOAK BELOW -18 DEGREES C (0 DEGREES F) • NOISE—“SQUEAL/HOOT” FROM FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) AREA—DURING COLD START-UP AFTER COLD SOAK BELOW -1

Released 12/9/1996
• AXLE—NEW SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR TRACTION-LOK DIFFERENTIAL—7.5 AND 8.8 INCH RING GEAR • AXLE—TRACTION-LOK DIFFERENTIAL—7.5 AND 8.8 INCH RING GEAR—“CHATTER” NOISE DURING TIGHT TURNS OR TURNS AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF HIGHWAY DRIVING

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 10/21/1996
• POWER TAKE OFF—FRAME INTERFERENCE WHEN MOUNTING TO AN ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION—VEHICLES WITH AN FD1460 ENGINE • TRANSMISSION—ALLISON—INTERFERENCE WHEN MOUNTING A POWER TAKE-OFF UNIT ON VEHICLES WITH AN FD1460 ENGINE

Released 8/6/1996
ENGINE—4.6L—DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ROMEO AND WINDSOR BUILT ENGINES—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 10/13/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Owner Letter

Released 8/18/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/3/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Recall Reimbursement

Released 8/1/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Dealer Q&A

Released 8/1/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Customer Information Sheet: Passed Inspection

Released 8/1/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Customer Information Sheet: Did Not Pass Inspection

Released 8/1/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Technical Info

Released 7/29/2011
Safety Recall - Certain 1997 through 2003 Model Year F-150, 2004 Model Year F-150 Heritage, 1997 through 1999 Model Year F-250 Light Duty, and 2002 through 2003 Model Year Blackwood Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Fuel Tank Strap Inspection and Repair - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 9/5/2000
INNER FENDER WELL—DENTED OR DINGED FROM STONES BEING THROWN INTO WHEELWELL

Released 4/5/1999
FRAME—FRAME SERVICE KITS—NEW SERVICE PARTS RELEASED FOR REPAIRING FRAME DAMAGE

Released 3/14/1999
NOISE—“MOANING” FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHILE IN 2-WHEEL DRIVE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/15/1999 * AXLE—“MOANING” NOISE FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHILE IN 2-WHEEL DRIVE— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/15/1999

Released 9/16/1998
STEERING—ALIGNMENT—TOE SET PROCEDURE— SERVICE TIP

Released 5/14/1998
STEERING—“CLUNKING” FELT WHILE ROCKING STEERING WHEEL SIDE-TO-SIDE

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

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

Released 12/26/1997
WHEELS—RIGHT REAR WHEEL AND WHEEL COVER DISCOLORED AND/OR PITTED FROM EXHAUST * EXHAUST—EXHAUST FLOWS ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL—RIGHT REAR WHEEL AND/OR WHEEL COVER DISCOLORED AND/OR PITTED

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 12/13/1997
NOISE—“CLUNKING” OR “GRUNTING” FROM DRIVELINE DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING—4X4 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/15/97 *

Released 7/22/1997
WHEEL—HUB O-RING—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/25/1996
• NOISE—“RATTLE”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS • NOISE—“SQUEAK”—SUMMARY OF CONCERNS—SERVICE TIPS

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

Released 12/16/1996
LAMP—ABS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) C1145, C1148, C1155, C1158, C1233, C1234—4X2 WITH 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS)—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/26/96

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

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

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

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 6/8/1997
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)— DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY *

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 12/4/1994
PAINT—PRIMED SHEET METAL—PREP PROCEDURE AND MSDS INFORMATION