1996 FORD L SERIES TSBs (63)
- Bulletin:
- BC0096960102
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- l series with the dso sleeper option. the 2 steel coolant supply tubes for the sleeper heater p/n f4hs-18696-aa & f4hs-18663-ba may corrode & eventually leak coolant. beginning 11/13/95 a new more corrosion resisant zinc/cobalt coating is
- Bulletin:
- BC0107960102
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- l series w/ frame mounted vertical muffler & outlet, the lower end of the vertical muffler may rest on the lower flange of the muffler support. a 1/4' claerance between the muffler end & lower support flange is the assembly specification.
- Bulletin:
- BC0813961011
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Throttle position sensor &/or idle validation switch fails, in may generate ecm service codes or driveability concerns. a revised one piece sensor & switch is now available. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BC0465961115
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Driver may experience a side to side movement or wobble of the seat. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0480961113
- Component:
- 022132 suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system:springs/bags
- Summary:
- Replacement leveling valve extention rod for hendrickson air-ride suspension. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0601961101
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Many manual transmissions that are replaced/repaired under warranty and returned to the wprc show signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0604961101
- Component:
- 073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
- Summary:
- New fuel hose to replace the hose used in the low pressure fuel return system - the current hose may show sighn of deterioation or cracks. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0018961101
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- On l series equipped with cush-n-air seats, the driver may experience a side to side movement or wobble of the seat due to inadequate welds. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96246
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962217
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Engine - will not accelerate above idle speed - vehicles equipped with cummins m11, n14 or detroit diesel series 60 engine. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962218
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- Starter - starter does not engage and/or starter may cycle (engage-disengage-engage) while cranking - vehicles equipped with an fd engine and an allison md3000 transmission built through 8/1/96, *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962623
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioning - lack of cooling - compressor-to-condenser line rubs on hood insulation spring - ls and lts models with cat 3406e engine built from 11/29/93. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC0210970201
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Vehicles equiped with cat 3406e engine and air conditioning the compressor to condensor a/c hose may chafe on the hood insulation. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC0193970201
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Revised fan assemblies for premium diesel engines are now available. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97117
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Heater- lack of heat in passenger compartment- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine- cooling system- engine does not reach operating temperature- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97118
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine- fd1060 or fd1460- high vibration at low engine rpm- vibration- high- at low engine rpm- vehicles with fd1060 or fd1460 engine. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC3505972301
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- The fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 577126R
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC1018797230
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Diagnose the fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97315
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- No start- starter will not turn engine over- vehicles with fd1060 engine. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97411
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- Fead belt- high wear and/or comes off of the drive pulley- vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 6/1/96 with fd1060 engine. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97412
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Cooling system- engine cooling fan cracks at center hub. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC3201970214
- Component:
- 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
- Summary:
- Hendrickson air ride suspension with transverse mounted torque rods- the flat washers used on the rod to axle attatching bolt may deform. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC3236970211
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- Fd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97716
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Fuel injection pump- bosch- service information for fd1060/1460 diesel engines. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97517
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Engine- diesel- fd1060 and fd1460- white smoke from exhaust- service tip. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97630
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- Hard starting- possible plugged catalytic converter/muffler (ccm)- vehicles built after 11/29/93 equipped with 1994 emission level fd1060 or fd1460 diesel engine. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC2312970501
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- New throttle cable to reduce vibration atthe accelerator pedal. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 970902971817
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some electronically controlled diesel engines can be modified to increase engine output by altering the original engine management system. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98711
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Information on availability of revised coolant level sensor. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98837110
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98030
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Special policy for safety belt guide cover. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98776002
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98464102A
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98030
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment about contacting the safety belt guide cover upon exiting the vehicle. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98214
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- Concerns of air cleaner cover may rub a hole in the hood at the front edge of the air cleaner inlet " wagon wheel " on some vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982319
- Component:
- 015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
- Summary:
- Power steering fluid may leak through the vent hole in the power steering reservoir cap. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 990138002
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on no a/c. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 991413
- Component:
- 181000 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped with fd1060 or fd1460 midrange diesel engines may experience a vibration or buzz through the throttle pedal. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 667103A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Automatic transmission 1-2 and/or 2-3 upshift slip/flare, no 3rd or 4th gear, dtc p1870, launch shudder (revise vcm wiring). *ak
- Bulletin:
- 577126A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 99066
- Component:
- 073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
- Summary:
- Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99205
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 876507A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking.
- Bulletin:
- 837110A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. yd
- Bulletin:
- 000604003
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000309001A
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- A boom noise inside the vehicle while driving at speeds ranging between 97 - 105 km/h (60 - 65 mph). *tt this bulletin is revised and replaced bulletin 00-03-09-001 dated 01/01/2000. *tt updated *eh
- Bulletin:
- 99066A
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99066A
- Component:
- 073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12116
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Information on servicing the air cleaner element on all 1995- 1996-1997 l-series equipped with cat 3306 engines. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 985158
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Information on servicing the air cleaner element on vehicles equipped with cat 3306 engines. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96730
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- A condition may exist with the engine stalling when the instrument panel-mounted parking brake actuation knob is pulled to set the brakes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96731
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the stoplamp diode location and replacement procedure on vehicles built since 12/90 with hydraulic brakes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96732
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, the oil may leak onthe side of the fd1460 engine. this may happen because the oil level indicator (dipstick) rises out of its normal retained position when the engine is running. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99066B
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr
- Bulletin:
- 000604014
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00148
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). the deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000604003A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99066D
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000601023A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02169
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean. *tt
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