1996 FORD LOUISVILLE Recall

Campaign:
96V200000 on 10/20/1996
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:low pressure warning
Manufactured:
03/30/1995 - 07/28/1996
Affected:
500
Defect:
The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
This condition can result in slight trailer brake drag and tire scuffing increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.
Notes:
Vehicle description: chassis cab and truck tractors equipped with either standard tractor packages or optional tractor packages other than the unipac tractor package.owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin december 18, 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1996 FORD LOUISVILLE TSBs (64)

Bulletin:
BC0756961017
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Information when troubleshooting the speedometer & tachometer. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0831961009
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Battery access panel may become loose. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0840961008
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Coolant temp gauge may read on the high or hot side of normal, caused by location of coolant temp sensor. *tt
Bulletin:
BC5189961001
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Information on troubleshooting the speedometer & tachometer. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0323961101
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tachometer inoperative. *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:
962216
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Step plate - fuel tank step plate vibrates - vehicles built through 10/1/96 equipped with 70 and/or 120 gallon rear-mounted cylindrical fuel tanks with tank-mounted step plate. *tw
Bulletin:
962527
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Windnoise - top corners of driver and passenger doors - vehicles built through 8/96. *tw
Bulletin:
BC0191970201
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Vehicle electrical system, several megafuses are used. now has a new plastic cover. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0200970201
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Dash mounted air valve assemblies, base part #4484, may leak air. new valve part. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0205970201
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with the cummins electronic engine the tachometer may be inoperative or erratic. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0323970201
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Tachometer inoperative. *jd
Bulletin:
BC0193970201
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Revised fan assemblies for premium diesel engines are now available. *jd
Bulletin:
BC1009097020
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with the cummins electronic engine the tachometer may be inopeative or erratic. *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:
97119
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Noise- air leak from behind instrument- panel- vehicles built through 10/21/96. *jd
Bulletin:
97217
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Doors - battery access doors may come loose - new part availability - vehicles built through 9-96. *tw
Bulletin:
BC0323972301
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tachometer inoperative. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3350972301
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine derate (reduction in engine-power) possibly intermittent- intermitten speedometer or speed control function. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3505972301
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
The fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump. *jd
Bulletin:
BC1018797230
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Diagnose the fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump. *jd
Bulletin:
BC1022997230
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
If one of the following symptoms is reproted on a vehicle equipped with an electronic engine please contact ford heavy trucks: intermittent speedometer or speed control functions. *jd
Bulletin:
97412
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Cooling system- engine cooling fan cracks at center hub. *jd
Bulletin:
BC3200970214
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
A scraping noise may be heard from the lower cab to sleeper connection point. *tw
Bulletin:
BC3202970214
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with power steering and a bug/dirt screen - the screen may contact the power steering cooler on the passenger side causing a noise concern and over time, may wear a hole in the power steering cooler, resulting in a fluid l
Bulletin:
BC3222970212
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concern with lower roof air deflector support brackets. *tw
Bulletin:
BC3223970212
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with detroit diesel engines may experience a concern with engine warning lamps coming on intermittently. *tw
Bulletin:
BC3244970210
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Fd 1460 engines - non-functioning air intake heaters - ensure that the diagnostic switch is in off position. *tw
Bulletin:
BC3275970207
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
Inoperative horn or horn operates even though not pushed. *tw
Bulletin:
BC3278970207
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Air conditioning compressor belt may come off drive pully. *tw
Bulletin:
97715
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Sun visor- optional roof-mounted sun visor vibrates at highway speeds. *jd
Bulletin:
97716
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Fuel injection pump- bosch- service information for fd1060/1460 diesel engines. *jd
Bulletin:
97717
Component:
114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Summary:
Wiring- wire harness ground- intermittent or open. *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:
BC2234970501
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit rear engine support bracket attatching bolts loosening. *tw
Bulletin:
BC2394970501
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
The air operated cooling fan mayu run continuously if the engine ecm fan control parameters are set incorrectly. *tw
Bulletin:
BC2444970501
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with cummins m-11 and n-14 select plus engines may exhibit the air operated cooling fan running continuously if the engine ecm fan control parameters are set incorrectly. *tw
Bulletin:
97050110609
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with the fd 1460 engine may exhibit rear engine support bracket attaching bolts lossening. *tw
Bulletin:
97010510638
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
The vertical exhaust heat shield may exhibit cracking around its mounting bolt hole. *yc
Bulletin:
970902971813
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Under certain conditions, road splash and spray may build up on the cab side windows. *yc
Bulletin:
970902971815
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some vehicles fan clutch may cycle on when electrical accessories, such as turn signals, headlamps, etc. are activated. *yc
Bulletin:
970902971816
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear and/or come off on some vehicles equipped with a detroit diesel engine and air conditioning. *yc
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:
98424
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Condition with tires being lower than expected tire life. *yc
Bulletin:
98425
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Diagnostic informatin and wiring schematics for both the horton and kysor engine cooling fan clutches. *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:
98257
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Concerns with the front end accessory drive belt ( fead )-fead belt may wear and/or come off. *yc
Bulletin:
982520
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with frame-mounted vertical muffler supports may exhibit a crack along the pipe bend. *yc
Bulletin:
982115
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
A new service parts released. *yc
Bulletin:
982118
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
A noise heard during driveline torque.
Bulletin:
98201
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is activated may occur on some vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
98202
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
The power distribution box cover is now available. *yc
Bulletin:
982022
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Delco-remy has made available a revised generator for service. *yc
Bulletin:
982023
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Hinges and hinge springs are now available for service for the optional ready line access door, butterfly doors or transverse access doors. *yc
Bulletin:
98237
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some vehicles experience heater supply tubes that may crack and/ or leak coolant. *yc
Bulletin:
982323
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
The message center may display false information / errors fromthe anti-lock brake system ( abs). *yc
Bulletin:
98243
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns regarding the instrument panel plate cracks at parking brake valve. *yc
Bulletin:
98246
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
Bulletin:
9944
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Procedures on repairing broken radiator coolant supply tank vent hose nipples. *tt
Bulletin:
9811333
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Engineering is investigating conditions on the hood spring contacting the hood causing damage to the hood and / or insulation. *tt
Bulletin:
99205
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
991210
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *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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