Get Free 1999 FORD F350 V10, 6.8L; SOHC; 20V TSBs

Released 7/17/2006
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS—SERVICE TIPS

Released 5/26/2006
KING RANCH CREW CAB MODEL ONLY—WHITE CORROSION ON RUNNING BOARDS

Released 10/3/2005
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE

Released 4/17/2005
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY—CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE

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

Released 9/23/2004
WATER LEAK—ROOF FLANGE AREA—WATER ACCUMULATION IN HEADLINER AND/OR LEAK AT THE CAB FLOOR PAN AREA

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—BUCK/SURGE FELT WITH SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED—7.3L ENGINE ONLY * ELECTRICAL—BUCK/SURGE FELT WITH SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED—7.3L ENGINE ONLY *

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

Released 10/22/2002
Special Field Action - Certain 1999 through 2002 Model Year F-Super Duty Vehicles, 1999 through 2002 F-53 Stripped Chassis Vehicles and 2000 through 2003 Excursion Vehicles - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification and Procedure Label__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MAY 31, 2003. - Owner Letter - 1999-2002 F250/350

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

Released 2/4/2002
Special Field Action - Certain 1999/2000 Model Year F-Series vehicles over 8500 GVWR equipped with 5.4L/6.8L engines - Missing Important Engine Information Label - Technical Info

Released 1/14/2002
SUSPENSION—SQUEAK NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS—REPLACEMENT REAR LEAF SPRING TIP LINER—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 10/15/01 * NOISE—SQUEAK NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS—REPLACEMENT REAR LEAF SPRING TIP LINER—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 10/15/01

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

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

Released 6/24/1999
NOISE—“THUMPING” FROM THE A/C SYSTEM DURING COLD ENGINE STARTUP—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/29/1999

Released 6/13/1999
BRAKES—INNER REAR PAD—PREMATURE WEAR

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 3/16/1999
SUSPENSION—FRONT LEAF SPRINGS— “SQUEAKING” NOISE HEARD WHILE DRIVING * NOISE—“SQUEAKING” NOISE HEARD FROM FRONT LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING

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 2/21/1999
WHEELS—HUB CAPS FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/16/1999

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

Released 12/20/1998
POWER SEAT SWITCH—BUTTON COMES OFF

Released 12/17/1998
BODY—TAILGATE MOULDING—WARPING

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

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

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

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

Released 7/7/1998
MIRROR—TRAILER TOW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Released 4/4/1998
PAINT—ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION UNDERCOAT—SERVICE TIP

Released 3/20/1998
BODY—ADHESIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS—SERVICE TIP

Released 3/19/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—INOPERATIVE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/30/98 * AIR CONDITIONING—TEMPERATURE CONTROL INOPERATIVE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/30/98 * FUSE—FUSE #24 IN JUNCTION BLOCK OPEN

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

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

Released 5/18/2004
AXLE—FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING

Released 4/16/2004
REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE—DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW)

Released 10/19/2003
BRAKES—BRAKE PULL—4X4 F-250/350 AND 4X4 EXCURSION VEHICLES ONLY

Released 1/4/2003
FRONT LOCKING HUBS—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 7/4/2000
BRAKES—PREMATURE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR—SEVERE DUTY OPERATION—17,500 LB F-550 AND ALL F-450 ONLY

Released 12/12/1999
BRAKES—NEW DESIGN FRONT ROTOR AND HUB— INCLUDES VEHICLES WITH 4X4—SERVICE TIP

Released 8/25/1999
BRAKES - GRABBING OR PEDAL KICKBACK, STEERING - INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, NOISE - HISSING HEARD WHILE APPLYING BRAKES: THESE MAY BE CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION WITHIN THE HYDROBOOST SYSTEM. CLEAN THE HYDROBOOST SYSTEM AND REPLACE THE HYDROBOOST IF NECESSARY.

Released 6/13/1999
BRAKES—INNER REAR PAD—PREMATURE WEAR

Released 2/4/1999
BRAKES—ILLUMINATION OF RED BRAKE WARNING LAMP—BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM REAR CALIPER—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/22/1998 *

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

Released 4/22/1998
BRAKES—“WHISTLING” NOISE FROM HYDRO-MAX BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY—MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES * NOISE—“WHISTLING” FROM HYDRO-MAX BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY—MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES

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

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

Released 4/14/1999
SUSPENSION—REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO HIGH/LOW—5TH WHEEL AND GOOSE NECK APPLICATIONS—4X4 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/14/1999

Released 7/17/2006
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS—SERVICE TIPS

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

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

Released 9/23/2004
WATER LEAK—ROOF FLANGE AREA—WATER ACCUMULATION IN HEADLINER AND/OR LEAK AT THE CAB FLOOR PAN AREA

Released 12/21/2003
LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1298 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/12/1999 WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE *

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—BUCK/SURGE FELT WITH SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED—7.3L ENGINE ONLY * ELECTRICAL—BUCK/SURGE FELT WITH SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED—7.3L ENGINE ONLY *

Released 5/20/2003
DRIVEABILITY—NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE—REPEAT STARTER REPLACEMENT *

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 12/17/2002
MOTORHOME GENERATORS—SHUT OFF WHEN FUEL TANK READS 1/4 FULL

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—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 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 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 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 12/17/1998
BODY—TAILGATE MOULDING—WARPING

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 3/20/1998
BODY—ADHESIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—HIGH INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE READINGS—ENGINES BUILT AFTER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 896812

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—BUCK/SURGE FELT WITH SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED—7.3L ENGINE ONLY * ELECTRICAL—BUCK/SURGE FELT WITH SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED—7.3L ENGINE ONLY *

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

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

Released 4/4/2004
ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL DI—HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK

Released 2/20/2004
OIL LEAK—TURBO PEDESTAL SEAL AT EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP)—7.3L DIESEL

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL—1999 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1998-99 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS-SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—LOSS OF POWER AND EXTERNAL TURBO OIL LEAK—7.3L DIESEL * ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL—LOSS OF POWER AND EXTERNAL TURBO OIL LEAK * NOISE—EXHAUST NOISE FROM TURBO—7.3L DIESEL

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 4/17/2005
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY—CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE

Released 12/24/2004
LOSS OF POWER OR STUMBLE WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN—6.8L ENGINE

Released 2/20/2004
OIL LEAK—TURBO PEDESTAL SEAL AT EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP)—7.3L DIESEL

Released 12/21/2003
IDLE—IDLE SPEED TOO LOW WHEN COLD— VEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL AND WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE *

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL—1999 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS

Released 12/21/2003
LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1298 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/12/1999 WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE *

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—NO START, LOSS OF POWER OR ROUGH IDLE—DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHEROPERATION—FUEL GELLING—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINE *

Released 12/21/2003
LACK OF POWER—UNDER A LOAD, AT CRUISE OR ON ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE ONLY—PRODUCED BEFORE 11/25/2000 ONLY *

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1998-99 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS-SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—LOSS OF POWER AND EXTERNAL TURBO OIL LEAK—7.3L DIESEL * ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL—LOSS OF POWER AND EXTERNAL TURBO OIL LEAK * NOISE—EXHAUST NOISE FROM TURBO—7.3L DIESEL

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

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIRECT INJECTION DIESEL— “CACKLING” NOISE HEARD WITH ENGINE WARM AND SLIGHTLY ABOVE IDLE * ENGINE—7.3L DIRECT INJECTION DIESEL -“BUZZING” NOISE HEARD WITH KEY ON ENGINE OFF DURING FUEL PUMP CYCLING

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

Released 5/20/2003
DRIVEABILITY—NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE—REPEAT STARTER REPLACEMENT *

Released 12/17/2002
MOTORHOME GENERATORS—SHUT OFF WHEN FUEL TANK READS 1/4 FULL

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

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

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

Released 4/7/1999
TRANSMISSION—4R100—OIL-TO-AIR TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER—SERVICE TIP

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 8/23/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—CONDENSATE DRIPS ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR

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 8/23/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—CONDENSATE DRIPS ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR

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

Released 3/19/1998
AIR CONDITIONING—INOPERATIVE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/30/98 * AIR CONDITIONING—TEMPERATURE CONTROL INOPERATIVE—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 7/30/98 * FUSE—FUSE #24 IN JUNCTION BLOCK OPEN

Released 10/20/2009
Owner Notification Program - Certain 1999 & 2000 Model Year F-250 Super Duty Through F-550 Super Duty, 1999 F-Super Duty Stripped Chassis & 1999 E-150 Through E-450 Super Duty Vehicles with 5.4L or 6.8L Engines-Engine Oil Cooler Inspection/Replacement__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON JANUARY 31, 2001.

Released 11/21/2007
WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE— 6.4L, 6.0L, AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE

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 4/23/2006
DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION

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 4/17/2005
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY—CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE

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

Released 3/20/2005
OIL PAN CORROSION—7.3L OR 6.0L

Released 12/24/2004
LOSS OF POWER OR STUMBLE WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN—6.8L ENGINE

Released 5/18/2004
AXLE—FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING

Released 4/16/2004
REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE—DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW)

Released 4/4/2004
ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL DI—HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK

Released 12/21/2003
IDLE—IDLE SPEED TOO LOW WHEN COLD— VEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL AND WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE *

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—HIGH INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE READINGS—ENGINES BUILT AFTER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 896812

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL—1999 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS

Released 12/21/2003
LAMP—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1298 STORED IN MEMORY—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/12/1999 WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE *

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

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

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—NO START, LOSS OF POWER OR ROUGH IDLE—DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHEROPERATION—FUEL GELLING—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINE *

Released 12/21/2003
LACK OF POWER—UNDER A LOAD, AT CRUISE OR ON ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE ONLY—PRODUCED BEFORE 11/25/2000 ONLY *

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIT—1998-99 ENGINE CONTENT REVISIONS-SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2003
DRIVEABILITY—LOSS OF POWER AND EXTERNAL TURBO OIL LEAK—7.3L DIESEL * ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL—LOSS OF POWER AND EXTERNAL TURBO OIL LEAK * NOISE—EXHAUST NOISE FROM TURBO—7.3L DIESEL

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

Released 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIRECT INJECTION DIESEL— “CACKLING” NOISE HEARD WITH ENGINE WARM AND SLIGHTLY ABOVE IDLE * ENGINE—7.3L DIRECT INJECTION DIESEL -“BUZZING” NOISE HEARD WITH KEY ON ENGINE OFF DURING FUEL PUMP CYCLING

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

Released 2/11/2003
SUSPENSION—ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT * AXLE—ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT

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 1/4/2003
FRONT LOCKING HUBS—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 12/17/2002
MOTORHOME GENERATORS—SHUT OFF WHEN FUEL TANK READS 1/4 FULL

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

Released 2/11/2002
Special Field Action - Certain 1999/2000 Model Year F-Series vehicles over 8500 GVWR equipped with 5.4L/6.8L engines - Missing Important Engine Information Label - Dealer Bulletin

Released 2/4/2002
Special Field Action - Certain 1999/2000 Model Year F-Series vehicles over 8500 GVWR equipped with 5.4L/6.8L engines - Missing Important Engine Information Label - Technical Info

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
VIBRATION—DRIVELINE DRONE OR VIBRATION— FELT AT 80-96 KM/H (50-60 MPH)—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 228 INCH WHEELBASE AND 6.8L 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
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—BI-FUEL VEHICLES ONLY—NO START—GASOLINE OR ALT FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINE ONLY

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

Released 10/5/2001
ENGINE—6.8L—OIL LEVEL INDICATOR READS INACCURATE—SUPER DUTY F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES—UPDATED OIL LEVEL INDICATOR

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 7/2/2001
ENGINE—6.8L—“SQUEALING” NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT—COMING FROM FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT AREA—F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES BUILT 1/5/1998 THROUGH 7/18/1999 ONLY

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

Released 6/24/2000
TRANSMISSION—4R100—ERRATIC SHIFTING—EARLY AND/OR LATE SHIFTS—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINE BUILT 1/12/1998 THROUGH 7/3/1999 ONLY

Released 4/24/2000
TRANSMISSION—4R100—FLUID OVERHEATS DURING SEVERE DUTY—AVAILABILITY OF UPDATED FLUID COOLER/FILTER KIT—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 2/6/2000

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 10/18/1999
TRANSMISSION—M6OD—BROKEN/BENT SHIFT LEVER—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE * TRANSMISSION—M6OD—HARD SHIFTING— VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE

Released 9/16/1999
TRANSMISSION—4R100—3-4/4-3 SHIFT HUNT WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS IN USE— VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE * TRANSMISSION—4R100—NO 3-4 UPSHIFT WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS IN USE—VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE

Released 7/18/1999
NOISE—“SQUAWKING” NOISE HEARD WHILE IN REVERSE BACKING UP—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE * TRANSMISSION—4R100—“SQUAWKING” NOISE HEARD WHILE IN REVERSE BACKING UP— VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE

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 6/24/1999
NOISE—“THUMPING” FROM THE A/C SYSTEM DURING COLD ENGINE STARTUP—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/29/1999

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

Released 4/14/1999
SUSPENSION—REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO HIGH/LOW—5TH WHEEL AND GOOSE NECK APPLICATIONS—4X4 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/14/1999

Released 4/7/1999
TRANSMISSION—4R100—OIL-TO-AIR TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 3/5/1999
NOISE—“RATTLING” NOISE FROM CONVERTER AREA—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE * TRANSMISSION—4R100—“RATTLING” NOISE FROM CONVERTER AREA—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE

Released 2/23/1999
AXLE—GAWR—INCREASING GAWR—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 1/8/1999
TRANSMISSION—4R100—SHIFT FLARE (RISE IN ENGINE RPM) DURING 2-3 AND/OR 3-4 UPSHIFT— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/7/1998 WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE

Released 1/6/1999
CLUTCH—LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT— VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9/12/1998 WITH 7.3L ENGINE AND M6 TRANSMISSION

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

Released 10/11/1998
AXLE—FLUID LEAKS FROM REAR AXLE VENT TUBE—F-350, F-450 DRW VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 3/2/98 AND F-450 MOTORHOME CHASSIS BUILT THROUGH 3/25/98—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L OR 7.3L ENGINE AND DANA MODEL 80 REAR AXLES

Released 9/20/1998
NOISE—“TICKING” OCCURS ON INITIAL STARTUP WITH SHIFT SELECTOR IN “P” OR “N” POSITION— VEHICLES WITH E4OD/4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT THROUGH 6/11/98 *

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

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 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 model year regular and Super-Duty F-250/350 series trucks built at the Kentucky Truck Plant on September 25, 1998

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 Super Duty F250 and F350 Trucks Post Collision Fuel System Integrity

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, A DEMONSTRATION AND DELIVERY HOLD is placed on Certain 1999 Super Duty F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Wide Frame Supercab Vehicles for the inspection and if necessary, installation of a new jack

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F-350 Super Duty Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Vehicles - Parking Brake Compliance

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 and 2000 Model Year F-250/350 Series Trucks Equipped With A 5.4L Engine and Manual Transmission - Throttle Body and Throttle Cable Replacement

Released 10/20/2009
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 and 2000 Super Duty F250 AND F350 Trucks Fuel System Integrity.

Released 3/22/2002
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Super Duty Vehicles With Manual Transmissions - Parking Brake Front Cable and Control Replacement - Dealer Bulletin

Released 3/21/2002
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Super Duty Vehicles With Manual Transmissions - Parking Brake Front Cable and Control Replacement - Chassis Cab Inspection Checklist

Released 3/19/2002
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Super Duty Vehicles With Manual Transmissions - Parking Brake Front Cable and Control Replacement - Technical Info

Released 3/12/2002
Safety Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Super Duty Vehicles With Manual Transmissions - Parking Brake Front Cable and Control Replacement - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 11/8/2000
Emissions Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F250 and F350 Series Trucks Equipped With 7.3L Diesel and California Warm Weather Calibration - PCM Reprogram - Administrative Information

Released 1/1/1910
Emissions Recall - Certain 1999 Model Year F250 and F350 Series Trucks Equipped With 7.3L Diesel and California Warm Weather Calibration - PCM Reprogram - Technical Information

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

Released 6/23/2004
VEHICLE LEAN/SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE

Released 4/16/2004
REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE—DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW)

Released 4/17/2003
STEERING—STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS

Released 2/11/2003
SUSPENSION—ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT * AXLE—ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT

Released 12/19/2002
Special Field Action - Certain 1999 through 2002 Model Year F-Super Duty Vehicles, 1999 through 2002 F-53 Stripped Chassis Vehicles and 2000 through 2003 Excursion Vehicles - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification and Procedure Label__THIS FIELD SERVICE ACTION EXPIRED ON MAY 31, 2003. - Dealer Bulletin

Released 1/14/2002
SUSPENSION—SQUEAK NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS—REPLACEMENT REAR LEAF SPRING TIP LINER—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 10/15/01 * NOISE—SQUEAK NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS—REPLACEMENT REAR LEAF SPRING TIP LINER—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 10/15/01

Released 11/8/2001
VIBRATION—DRIVELINE DRONE OR VIBRATION— FELT AT 80-96 KM/H (50-60 MPH)—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 228 INCH WHEELBASE AND 6.8L ENGINE ONLY

Released 1/3/2001
STEERING—WANDERING/STIFF STEERING OR POOR RETURNABILITY AFTER TURNS—4X4 VEHICLES ONLY, SUSPENSION—WANDERING/STIFF STEERING OR POOR RETURNABILITY AFTER TURNS—4X4 VEHICLES ONLY

Released 9/21/2000
SUSPENSION—VIBRATION/SHAKE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL OR SEAT 72-120 KM/H (45-75 MPH) VIBRATION—VIBRATION/SHAKE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL OR SEAT 72-120 KM/H (45-75) MPH

Released 1/6/2000
Front Stability Bar May Break

Released 4/14/1999
SUSPENSION—REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO HIGH/LOW—5TH WHEEL AND GOOSE NECK APPLICATIONS—4X4 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/14/1999

Released 3/16/1999
SUSPENSION—FRONT LEAF SPRINGS— “SQUEAKING” NOISE HEARD WHILE DRIVING * NOISE—“SQUEAKING” NOISE HEARD FROM FRONT LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING

Released 2/23/1999
AXLE—GAWR—INCREASING GAWR—SERVICE TIP

Released 2/21/1999
WHEELS—HUB CAPS FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING—VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/16/1999

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

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

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