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Technical Service Bulletins

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 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 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 10/5/2001
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year F150 Lightning Vehicles - Intercooler Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2003. - Owner Letter

Released 9/24/2001
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year F150 Lightning Vehicles - Intercooler Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2003. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 9/10/2001
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year F150 Lightning Vehicles - Intercooler Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2003. - Technical Info

Released 12/11/1999
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX

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

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

Released 4/23/2018
1997-2003 F-150/2004 F-150 Heritage/1997-1999 F-250/2002-2003 Blackwood - Safety Recall 11S21 - Fuel Tank Strap Fracture - Requests For Recall Service Action

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

TSB Description

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 2/2/2004
BODY—BACK GLASS—SLIDING BACK GLASS WINDNOISE/WATER LEAK—SEAL REPLACEMENT

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

Released 4/2/2003
BODY—DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BINDS WHEN OPERATED * ELECTRICAL—DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BINDS WHEN OPERATED

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 4/23/2002
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P1635 AND/OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT—GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES ONLY *

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 12/4/2001
Special Field Action - Certain 1999 Model Year F-150 4x4 Vehicles with Heavy Duty Service Package - Supplemental Tire Information Label__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON APRIL 30, 2002. - Technical Info

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 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 9/18/2000
MIRRORS—SIDE VIEW SIGNAL MIRRORS—DELAMINATION OF SIGNAL MIRROR CHROME PLATING—MIRROR GLASS BLACK SPOTS

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 12/8/1999
INTERIOR—STORAGE BIN INSIDE CONSOLE DETACHES FROM BOX—SUPER CAB VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/1/1999

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

Released 3/21/1999
AUTO-LOCK—AUTO-LOCK FUNCTIONS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/3/1999 THROUGH 6/8/1999

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

Released 3/3/1998
PAINT—SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING—SERVICE TIP

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

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

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

TSB Description

Released 12/24/2001
BRAKES—REDUCED POWER ASSIST DURING OPERATION IN FREEZING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—LIGHTNING MODELS ONLY

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

Released 12/21/2006
HEATER CORE LEAKAGE AND ELECTROLYSIS (INFORMATION ONLY)

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

TSB Description

Released 2/6/2003
ENGINE—CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK—4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES—NEW “SERVICE-ONLY” GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY

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 12/8/2001
• IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS—THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT 12/2/1997 THROUGH 7/15/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE • ENGINE—5.4L—PCV SYSTEM ICING—VEHICLES BUILT 12/2/1997 THROU

Released 9/10/2001
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year F150 Lightning Vehicles - Intercooler Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2003. - Technical Info

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

Released 8/15/2006
KEYPAD DIAGNOSTICS—DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY

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

TSB Description

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 2/2/2004
BODY—BACK GLASS—SLIDING BACK GLASS WINDNOISE/WATER LEAK—SEAL REPLACEMENT

Released 4/2/2003
BODY—DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BINDS WHEN OPERATED * ELECTRICAL—DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BINDS WHEN OPERATED

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—BI-FUEL WIRING CONNECTOR CROSS-REFERENCE CHART • ELECTRICAL—BI-FUEL WIRING CONNECTOR CROSS-REFERENCE CHART

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
• DRIVEABILITY—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0500, P1502 AND/OR U1039 CONTINENTAL MODELS ONLY—STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER—HIGH EFFORT WHEN TURNING IGNITION SWITCH • ELECTRICAL—STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

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 6/2/2001
PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 4/2/2001
ENGINE—5.4L—OIL SENDING UNIT INTERFERENCE FIT AT ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD—4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE 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 2/23/2000
BUCK/JERK, DRIVEABILITY—BUCK/JERK, HESITATION—WHILE DRIVING IN ANY FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L BI-FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L BI-FUEL

Released 2/19/2000
LAMP—COURTESY, GLOVE COMPARTMENT, UNDERHOOD, RUNNING BOARD LAMPS, POWER WINDOWS, RADIO, REAR WIPER—INOPERATIVE IN MORNING OR AFTER VEHICLE IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR 45 MINUTES

Released 3/21/1999
AUTO-LOCK—AUTO-LOCK FUNCTIONS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/3/1999 THROUGH 6/8/1999

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

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

Released 3/3/1998
PAINT—SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING—SERVICE TIP

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

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

Released 6/6/2003
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—OXYGEN SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS—HIGH OXYGEN SENSOR VOLTAGE READING

TSB Description

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 8/10/2002
DRIVEABILITY—5.4L 2V—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE * ENGINE—5.4L 2V—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE * NOISE—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 2V ENGINE ONLY

Released 4/23/2002
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P1635 AND/OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT—GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES ONLY *

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 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 12/8/2001
• IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS—THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT 12/2/1997 THROUGH 7/15/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE • ENGINE—5.4L—PCV SYSTEM ICING—VEHICLES BUILT 12/2/1997 THROU

Released 11/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—CNG BI-FUEL—PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID) INPUT AND OUTPUT INFORMATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L OR 5.4L CNG 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 9/7/2001
DRIVEABILITY—HO2S (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR), CATALYST, AND FUEL SYSTEM MONITORS—SERVICE TIPS—OBD II VEHICLES ONLY

Released 8/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL OBD II DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR APPLICATION STRATEGIES—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

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

Released 4/18/2000
LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171 AND/OR P0174 STORED IN MEMORY AT IDLE AND/OR NEUTRAL—LIGHTNING MODELS WITH 5.4L SUPERCHARGED ENGINE ONLY BUILT 3/1/1999 THROUGH 8/1/1999

Released 7/14/1999
CALIBRATION INFORMATION—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/29/1999—APPLICABLE ENGINES ARE 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L, 3.4L, 3.8L, 4.0L, 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L, 6.8L, AND 7.3L—SERVICE TIP

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

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

Released 10/28/2009
STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS - 5.4L AND 6.8L 2V ENGINES

Released 10/3/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles Registered in the States of California, Massachusetts or Vermont and Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emissions Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2009. - Dealer Bulletin

TSB Description

Released 10/3/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles Registered in the States of California, Massachusetts or Vermont and Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emissions Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2009. - Owner Letter

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - New York Customer Letter

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - Maine Customer Letter

Released 4/5/2005
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V 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 4/23/2018
1997-2003 F-150/2004 F-150 Heritage/1997-1999 F-250/2002-2003 Blackwood - Safety Recall 11S21 - Fuel Tank Strap Fracture - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 9/8/2014
1997-2003 F-150/2004 F-150 Heritage/1997-1999 F-250/2002-2003 Blackwood - Safety Recall 11S21 - Fuel Tank Strap Fracture - Requests For Recall Service Action

TSB Description

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 - Technical Info

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 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 6/5/2005
ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE—COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK INSPECTION

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 6/6/2003
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—OXYGEN SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS—HIGH OXYGEN SENSOR VOLTAGE READING

Released 4/10/2003
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL LPG LOW FLOW INJECTOR SERVICE ASSEMBLY WITH COOLANT LOCK-OFF

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 8/10/2002
DRIVEABILITY—5.4L 2V—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE * ENGINE—5.4L 2V—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE * NOISE—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 2V ENGINE ONLY

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 12/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL WIRING CONNECTOR CROSS-REFERENCE CHART • ELECTRICAL—BI-FUEL WIRING CONNECTOR CROSS-REFERENCE CHART

Released 12/8/2001
• DRIVEABILITY—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0500, P1502 AND/OR U1039 CONTINENTAL MODELS ONLY—STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER—HIGH EFFORT WHEN TURNING IGNITION SWITCH • ELECTRICAL—STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

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

Released 11/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—CNG BI-FUEL—PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID) INPUT AND OUTPUT INFORMATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L OR 5.4L CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

Released 11/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY—NO START—GASOLINE OR ALT FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

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 10/1/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID) INPUT AND OUTPUT INFORMATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

Released 9/24/2001
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year F150 Lightning Vehicles - Intercooler Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2003. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 8/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL OBD II DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR APPLICATION STRATEGIES—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 8/2/2001
DRIVEABILITY—NO START—BI-FUEL LIGHT ON THEN OFF—REVISED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 10/4/2000
IDLE—ROUGH IDLE SPEED—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY STALL—DURING IDLE SPEEDS—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 2/23/2000
BUCK/JERK, DRIVEABILITY—BUCK/JERK, HESITATION—WHILE DRIVING IN ANY FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L BI-FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L BI-FUEL

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

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

Released 4/23/2018
1997-2003 F-150/2004 F-150 Heritage/1997-1999 F-250/2002-2003 Blackwood - Safety Recall 11S21 - Fuel Tank Strap Fracture - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 10/3/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles Registered in the States of California, Massachusetts or Vermont and Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emissions Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2009. - Dealer Bulletin

TSB Description

Released 10/3/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles Registered in the States of California, Massachusetts or Vermont and Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emissions Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2009. - Owner Letter

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - New York Customer Letter

Released 5/16/2008
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain 1999-2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of New York, and Certain 2001 Model Year Vehicles up to 6000-lb GVWR Registered in the State of Maine, Certified for Sale in California - Federal Emission Warranty Refund__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2008. - Maine Customer Letter

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 6/5/2005
ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE—COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK INSPECTION

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 6/1/2004
NOISE—DRIVELINE CLUNKING/GRUNTING NOISE OR SHUDDER SENSATION DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION AND/OR BRAKING *

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 2/6/2003
ENGINE—CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK—4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES—NEW “SERVICE-ONLY” GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY

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 8/10/2002
DRIVEABILITY—5.4L 2V—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE * ENGINE—5.4L 2V—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE * NOISE—IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW INDUCED WHISTLE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 2V ENGINE ONLY

Released 4/23/2002
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P1635 AND/OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT—GASOLINE ENGINE 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 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 12/8/2001
ENGINE—4.6L—OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET AREA—ROMEO BUILT ENGINES ONLY

Released 12/8/2001
• IDLE—HIGH IDLE SPEEDS—THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES—VEHICLES BUILT 12/2/1997 THROUGH 7/15/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE • ENGINE—5.4L—PCV SYSTEM ICING—VEHICLES BUILT 12/2/1997 THROU

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

Released 11/8/2001
ENGINE—OIL LEAK FROM RIGHT SIDE HEAD GASKET AREA—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH.6L/5.4L WINDSOR ENGINE ONLY—SERVICE TIPS

Released 11/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—CNG BI-FUEL—PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID) INPUT AND OUTPUT INFORMATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L OR 5.4L CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

Released 11/8/2001
• NOISE—“CLUNK” NOISE HEARD ON 2-1 DOWNSHIFT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • TRANSMISSION—4R70W—“CLUNK” NOISE HEARD FROM TRANSMISSION ON 2-1 DOWNSHIFT

Released 11/8/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY—NO START—GASOLINE OR ALT FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

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 11/8/2001
• ELECTRICAL—ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE—INADVERTENT 4X4 HI OR LOW SHIFT EVENTS • TRANSMISSION—TRANSFER CASE—INADVERTENT 4X4 HI OR LOW SHIFT EVENTS—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) ONLY

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

Released 10/1/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID) INPUT AND OUTPUT INFORMATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

Released 8/2/2001
DRIVEABILITY—NO START—BI-FUEL LIGHT ON THEN OFF—REVISED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY

Released 6/2/2001
PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)—DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

Released 4/2/2001
ENGINE—5.4L—OIL SENDING UNIT INTERFERENCE FIT AT ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD—4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE 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 8/4/2000
NOISE—“CHATTERING” FROM REAR AXLE HEARD ON TURNS OR WHEN CORNERING—VEHICLES WITH LIMITED SLIP AXLE, AXLE—LIMITED SLIP—REAR AXLE “CHATTERING” NOISE ON TURNS OR WHEN CORNERING

Released 4/18/2000
LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171 AND/OR P0174 STORED IN MEMORY AT IDLE AND/OR NEUTRAL—LIGHTNING MODELS WITH 5.4L SUPERCHARGED ENGINE ONLY BUILT 3/1/1999 THROUGH 8/1/1999

Released 2/23/2000
BUCK/JERK, DRIVEABILITY—BUCK/JERK, HESITATION—WHILE DRIVING IN ANY FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L BI-FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L BI-FUEL

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 10/14/1999
INDUCTION BACKFIRE—VEHICLES IN MEXICO ONLY WITH 4.2L ENGINE * ENGINE—4.2L—INDUCTION BACKFIRE—VEHICLES IN MEXICO ONLY

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

Released 7/19/1999
LAMP—INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION—DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0741, P0750, P0755, AND P1746 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY— VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/1998 THROUGH 5/1/1999 WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION

Released 7/14/1999
CALIBRATION INFORMATION—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/29/1999—APPLICABLE ENGINES ARE 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L, 3.4L, 3.8L, 4.0L, 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L, 6.8L, AND 7.3L—SERVICE TIP

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 4/12/1999
NOISE—“CLUNKING” HEARD DURING 4-3 COASTDOWN WHILE DECELERATING FROM 48-32 KM/H (30-20 MPH)—VEHICLES WITH 5.4L ENGINE AND 4R70W TRANSMISSION *

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 12/4/1998
TRANSMISSION—4R100—SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS— VEHICLES WITH 5.4L, 6.8L OR 7.3L ENGINE

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

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

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

Released 4/23/2018
1997-2003 F-150/2004 F-150 Heritage/1997-1999 F-250/2002-2003 Blackwood - Safety Recall 11S21 - Fuel Tank Strap Fracture - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 9/8/2014
1997-2003 F-150/2004 F-150 Heritage/1997-1999 F-250/2002-2003 Blackwood - Safety Recall 11S21 - Fuel Tank Strap Fracture - Requests For Recall Service Action

TSB Description

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 - Technical Info

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 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 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - F-Series (Under 8500# GVW) Fuel Pressure Regulator

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F-Series Trucks - Speed Control Cables

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F-150 Trucks Safety Compliance Certification Label - Wheel and Tire Size Designation

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

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

TSB Description

Released 12/10/2001
Special Field Action - Certain 1999 Model Year F-150 4x4 Vehicles with Heavy Duty Service Package - Supplemental Tire Information Label__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON APRIL 30, 2002. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 12/4/2001
Special Field Action - Certain 1999 Model Year F-150 4x4 Vehicles with Heavy Duty Service Package - Supplemental Tire Information Label__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON APRIL 30, 2002. - Technical Info

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

Released 8/25/2000
STEERING/SUSPENSION/NOISE—“CLUNK” NOISE FROM FRONT END DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS—LIGHTNING MODEL VEHICLES ONLY

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

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

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

TSB Description

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

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