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Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

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

TSB Description

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

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

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 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 4/23/2018
1999-2011 F-SUPER DUTY EQUIPPED WITH ESOF 4X4 WITH DTC P1865 AND/OR P1867

Released 11/28/2017
2000-2010 F-Super Duty/E-Series/Excursion - Diesel Remanufactured Component Identification

TSB Description

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

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 11/16/2005
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

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 4/25/2004
HARD START OR NO START—7.3L

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 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL—GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE—VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS—SERVICE TIP

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 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
ELECTRICAL—REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH

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 5/3/2001
ELECTRICAL—TRAILER TOW WIRING—DIFFICULT TO LOCATE AT INSTRUMENT PANEL—VEHICLES BUILT 9/1/1999 THROUGH 10/4/2000—RELOCATION PROCEDURE

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

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

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

Released 5/23/2007
BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK OR GRABBING

Released 5/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTICS—W/O SCP

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2006
DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION

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

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

Released 3/14/2003
SUSPENSION—4X4 WHEEL HUB NON-ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT * AXLE—4X4 WHEEL HUB NON-ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT

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

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

Released 4/9/2001
BRAKES—FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD AND/OR CALIPER RATTLE OVER BUMPS—REVISED FRONT BRAKE PADS, NOISE—RATTLE FROM FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD AND/OR CALIPER—REVISED FRONT BRAKE PADS

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

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

TSB Description

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 3/13/2000
ENGINE—4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V COOLING SYSTEM-COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/1998 THROUGH 6/30/2000—VEHICLES WITH 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V ENGINE

Released 11/28/2017
2000-2010 F-Super Duty/E-Series/Excursion - Diesel Remanufactured Component Identification

Released 2/27/2008
BATTERY SERVICE—OPERATION OF BATTERY EYE—CHARGING SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 12/14/2006
NO CRANK / STARTER TERMINAL FATIGUE

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

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

Released 5/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTICS—W/O SCP

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

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

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 4/25/2004
HARD START OR NO START—7.3L

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 12/21/2003
ENGINE—7.3L DIESEL—GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE—VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS—SERVICE TIP

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

Released 11/8/2001
ELECTRICAL—REVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO REPLACE OLD STYLE MERCURY HOOD LAMP SWITCH

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 5/3/2001
ELECTRICAL—TRAILER TOW WIRING—DIFFICULT TO LOCATE AT INSTRUMENT PANEL—VEHICLES BUILT 9/1/1999 THROUGH 10/4/2000—RELOCATION PROCEDURE

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 5/22/2018
2000-2010 F-Super Duty/E-Series/Excursion - Diesel Remanufactured Component Identification

Released 1/1/2006
• DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)—P0350-P0360 COIL DTCS STORED IN MEMORY— ROUGH IDLE—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—COIL ON PLUG APPLICATIONS ONLY

TSB Description

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

Released 4/17/2004
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S)—SERVICE TIPS

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 11/9/2003
DRIVEABILITY—ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION ON ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE ONLY

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 1/2/2002
DRIVEABILITY—LOW POWER CONDITION WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L 2V ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND PTO OPTION 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 10/28/2009
STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS - 5.4L AND 6.8L 2V ENGINES

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

TSB Description

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
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 1/1/2003
ENGINE/EXHAUST/NOISE—“MISS” NOISE FROM EXHAUST—UPDATED EXHAUST Y-PIPE AVAILABLE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE—BUILT THROUGH 9/10/2000

Released 5/22/2018
2000-2010 F-Super Duty/E-Series/Excursion - Diesel Remanufactured Component Identification

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

TSB Description

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

Released 4/25/2004
HARD START OR NO START—7.3L

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—GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE—VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS—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
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 5/20/2003
DRIVEABILITY—NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE—REPEAT STARTER REPLACEMENT *

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 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 8/1/2002
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—NO START IN ALT FUEL MODE—ALT FUEL SWITCH INDICATOR ON THEN OFF WHILE CRANKING—SOLENOID TANK VALVE COIL NOW AVAILABLE SEPARATELY FOR SERVICE

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

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

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

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

Released 2/7/2002
CLIMATE CONTROL—A/C COMING OUT DEFROST OR PERCEIVED A/C CUTTING OUT ON LONG UPHILL GRADE

TSB Description

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

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 6/7/2018
Various Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

TSB Description

Released 5/22/2018
2000-2010 F-Super Duty/E-Series/Excursion - Diesel Remanufactured Component Identification

Released 4/23/2018
1999-2011 F-SUPER DUTY EQUIPPED WITH ESOF 4X4 WITH DTC P1865 AND/OR P1867

Released 11/28/2017
2000-2010 F-Super Duty/E-Series/Excursion - Diesel Remanufactured Component Identification

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

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 1/1/2006
• DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)—P0350-P0360 COIL DTCS STORED IN MEMORY— ROUGH IDLE—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—COIL ON PLUG APPLICATIONS ONLY

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

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—GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE—VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS—SERVICE TIP

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

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

Released 12/21/2003
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
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 11/9/2003
DRIVEABILITY—ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION ON ACCELERATION—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE ONLY

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

Released 3/14/2003
SUSPENSION—4X4 WHEEL HUB NON-ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT * AXLE—4X4 WHEEL HUB NON-ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT

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 1/1/2003
ENGINE/EXHAUST/NOISE—“MISS” NOISE FROM EXHAUST—UPDATED EXHAUST Y-PIPE AVAILABLE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE—BUILT THROUGH 9/10/2000

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

Released 1/2/2002
DRIVEABILITY—LOW POWER CONDITION WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L 2V ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND PTO OPTION ONLY *

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

Released 12/8/2001
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
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 6/5/2001
DRIVEABILITY—BI-FUEL—HESITATION OR IDLE SURGE—HARD START, NO START OR START THEN STALL—WITH FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH LAMP ON IN B-FUEL MODE—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L/6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINE 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 4/24/2000
TRANSMISSION—4R100—FLUID OVERHEATS DURING SEVERE DUTY—AVAILABILITY OF UPDATED FLUID COOLER/FILTER KIT—VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 2/6/2000

Released 3/13/2000
ENGINE—4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V COOLING SYSTEM-COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD—VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/1998 THROUGH 6/30/2000—VEHICLES WITH 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V ENGINE

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

Released 5/23/2007
BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK OR GRABBING

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

TSB Description

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

Released 3/14/2003
SUSPENSION—4X4 WHEEL HUB NON-ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT * AXLE—4X4 WHEEL HUB NON-ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT

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 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

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

TSB Description

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

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

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

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