1999 FORD ECONOLINE Recalls (7)

Campaign:
98V257000 on 10/14/1998
Component:
Power train:manual transmission
Manufactured:
08/12/1998 - 08/23/1998
Affected:
350
Defect:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with single rear wheels and equipped with 3.55:1 and 3.73:1 axle ratio. these vehicles were built with incorrect speedometer driven gears, resulting in a lower speedometer reading than the actual vehicle speed being driven.
Consequence:
This can result in the vehicle being driven at an unsafe or illegal speed should the driver not realize that his vehicle road speed is greater than the speedometer indication.
Correction:
Dealers will install the correct speedometer gear.
Notes:
Owner notification began february 26, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
99V046000 on 03/16/1999
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
01/28/1999 - 02/16/1999
Affected:
2,893
Defect:
Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. the strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the door striker.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 7, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V115000 on 05/01/2000
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
08/16/1998 - 12/22/1999
Affected:
3,300
Defect:
Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. the lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
Consequence:
If this occurs, there can be an inadequate clamp load to attach the wheel to the axle, resulting in noise, damage to the wheel and hub, or in extreme cases, loss of a rear wheel while the vehicle is being driven.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 15, 2000. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V284000 on 09/21/2000
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
03/30/1998 - 09/19/2000
Affected:
4,500
Defect:
Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. however, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
Consequence:
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Correction:
Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. owner notification began november 2, 2000. 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.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
08V051000 on 02/03/2008
Component:
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Manufactured:
09/02/1991 - 09/14/2003
Affected:
225,000
Defect:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequence:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 08s01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1999 FORD ECONOLINE TSBs (145)

Bulletin:
98259
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent, scuff, abrasion and/ or discoloration resulting from assembly, transit, dealer prep and/or customer usage. *yc
Bulletin:
982010
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
Bulletin:
982019
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Concerns with the power seat control button ( knob ) may detach from the switch actuator. *yc
Bulletin:
982310
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
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:
9943
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt
Bulletin:
5892
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems. *tt
Bulletin:
12593
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Concerns with cracks on the right rear side of the #1 frame crossmember. *tt
Bulletin:
98S28
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Information on new part numbers for instrument clusters. *tt
Bulletin:
99816
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
Bulletin:
9997
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a "squeaking" or "moaning" noise from the steering column while turning. *tt
Bulletin:
99129
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
Bulletin:
99132
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with a false diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1298 (injector drive module (idm) failure). *tt
Bulletin:
99139
Component:
125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
Summary:
Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt
Bulletin:
6360
Component:
106100 power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Summary:
Concerns with fluid leaks at the transmission extension housing area. *tt
Bulletin:
6383
Component:
106100 power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Summary:
Subject regarding transmission exhibiting a fluid leak at the extension housing area. *tt
Bulletin:
6417
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Addressing tire balance hints. *tt
Bulletin:
6461
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Concerns of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *t
Bulletin:
12890
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve thread. *tt
Bulletin:
12915
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Customer may complain of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
996034
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up. *tt
Bulletin:
983180
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on the new 4r100 transmission. *tt
Bulletin:
983315
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
The 4r100 transmission will have an orange "prior to repair" tag on the fluid pan. *tt
Bulletin:
99164
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder. *tt
Bulletin:
991612
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information on vehicles exhibiting a hard / no / slow starting condition. *tt
Bulletin:
99141
Component:
021500 suspension:front:control arm
Summary:
Subject regarding a high number of ball joints being replaced as the result of routine inspections or of complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system. *tt
Bulletin:
99147
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt
Bulletin:
99141
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system. *tt
Bulletin:
991411
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a crack on the right rear side of the #1 crossmember resulting in a creaking noise while turning the wheel or driving over uneven surfaces. *tt
Bulletin:
996701
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles with 5.4l engines and 9vza-ah or 9vza-bl calibrations may set a mil light with a diagnostic trouble code of p1406 (dpfe downstream hose off or plugged). *tt
Bulletin:
996835
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on diagnosing vehicles with 4r100 transmissions exhibiting turbine shaft speed (tss) sensor diagnostic trouble codes p0715 / 0717 / 0718. *tt
Bulletin:
996889
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information on 7.3l dit vehicles exhibiting an intermittent engine knock which may be perceived as a rod knock. *tt
Bulletin:
996890
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Some vehicles with an illuminated air bag lamp may have modified seat configurations which may have been changed by modifiers or the customer. *tt
Bulletin:
9913121
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Engineering is currently investigating conditions with 4.6l equipped vehicles exhibiting a mil and diagnostic trouble codes p0350 - p0354. *tt
Bulletin:
99E03
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Emission recall for vehicles that were built with a fuel filler-valve which could leak while the vehicle is being operated which can exceed evaporative emissions standards. *tt
Bulletin:
99222
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
Bulletin:
99185
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4r70w transmissions may experience delayed or no 2-3 upshift, transmission control indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0782 stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
99186
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent transmission control indicator lamp or malfunction indicator lamp illumination. *tt
Bulletin:
991811
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding front passenger side stepwell cover not flush. *tt
Bulletin:
99192
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
On some vehicles without cruise control, the engine may idle at the normal engine rpm but lacks the cold engine idle kicker function to raise the engine rpm similar to those vehicles equipped with cruise control. *tt
Bulletin:
99194
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *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:
99197
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding intermittent transmission control indicator lamp or malfunction indicator lamp illumination. *tt
Bulletin:
99236
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Subject regarding 4r100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt
Bulletin:
992311
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Experiencing intermittent or low range of the remote keyless entry (rke) system. *tt
Bulletin:
99242
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt
Bulletin:
6902
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with 4.6l engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp and diagnostic trouble codes p0350 - p0354 for the coil system. *tt
Bulletin:
6910
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Vehicles built after 5/19/1999 with the 7.3l dit with a engine serial # greater than 1039780 now have a filter screen added to the high pressure oil reservoir. *tt
Bulletin:
6999
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Subject regarding e40d / 4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *tt
Bulletin:
13180
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs
Bulletin:
13187
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding e40d/4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *mjs
Bulletin:
13215
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Information regarding fuel cackle. *mjs
Bulletin:
13254
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Information regarding fuel cackle. *mjs
Bulletin:
7133
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit fuel cackle in warm weather and / or in a high altitude area. *tt
Bulletin:
7239
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with 4.6l engine built march 1, 1999 or later may exhibit a check engine light with a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) of p0351 to p0354. *tt
Bulletin:
7263
Component:
034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Summary:
Some vehicles with rear brake drums may exhibit brake squeal noise. *tt
Bulletin:
7310
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Some vehicles without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals. *tt
Bulletin:
13367
Component:
034430 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum
Summary:
Some vehicles with rear brake drums may exhibit brake squeal noise. *tt
Bulletin:
6383
Component:
106100 power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 5.4l and 4r70w transmision may exhibit a fluid leak at the extension housing area. *tt
Bulletin:
6505
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve on natural gas vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
6538
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some vehicles built before april 1, 1999 may have a customer concern of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
6581
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with either dana 80 or s135 axle may exhibit fluid leakage from the axle vent tube due to fluid overfill. *tt
Bulletin:
6585
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit diesel engines may develop a cracked flexplate. *tt
Bulletin:
13009
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with 5.4l engines and 9vza-ah or 9vza-bl calibrations may set a malfunction indicator light on with a diagnostic trouble code of p1406 (dpfe downstream hose off or plugged). *tt
Bulletin:
7475
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 73l dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle. *tt
Bulletin:
13488
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle. *tt
Bulletin:
0015
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
Bulletin:
8046
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Information on reprogramming the pcm with the latest calibration. *tt
Bulletin:
7895
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals.
Bulletin:
0022
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system if not properly flushed. *mjs
Bulletin:
0038
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs
Bulletin:
8260
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a-pillar sheet metal cracks around front door hinges; front door skin separates and door inner sheet metal cracked around front hinges; or front doors open too far and extend into the front fenders. *tt
Bulletin:
13763
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Vehicles without front dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals. *mjs
Bulletin:
13820
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Information regarding (not) to reprogram a pcm with the latest calibration on a pre-december 1998 build date. *mjs
Bulletin:
0068
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration just off idle and or misfire concers may be present on some vehicles accompanied with a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Bulletin:
00610
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Information on the 7.3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be pruchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns. *mjs
Bulletin:
00611
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (pcm) replacement during service and may not run on cng or lpg., recalibration of the pcm/replacement. *mjs
Bulletin:
13934
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a-pillar sheet metal cracks around front door hinges; front door skin separates and door inner sheet metal cracked around front hinges; or front doors open too far and extend into the front fenders. *tt
Bulletin:
00510
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Customers may be concerned that vehicle looks like it dogtracks, due to a unique feature of the vehicle that combine to create an optical illusion of dogtracking, a condition which the rear axle is not square to the chassis. *mjs
Bulletin:
12070
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of fvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may exhibit inner edge tire wear due to incorrect alignment. *mjs
Bulletin:
985035
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Some vehicles (built after 1/5/98) and all vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine and 4r100 transmission may exhibit a rattle / scrapping noise in the converter housing area of the case. *tt
Bulletin:
12104
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code dtc 1728 in memory. *mjs
Bulletin:
12123
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left, due to incorrect front end alignment settings. *mjs
Bulletin:
12139
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l or 6.8l engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up. *mjs
Bulletin:
12162
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 6.8l engines, may exhibit a customer concern or engine roar or engine noise for the first few minutes of operation after a cold start. *mjs
Bulletin:
12187
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard to diagnose squeak/rattle noise concern. *mjs
Bulletin:
985102
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Some vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of gvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may exhibit inner edge tire wear due to incorrect alignment. *tt
Bulletin:
985141
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code 1728 in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
985153
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left. *tt
Bulletin:
14184
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 7.3 dit engine may exhibit engine roughness, misses, buck / jerk, hesitation / stumble, surge, lack of power, various idle symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp on, etc. *tt
Bulletin:
6290
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Information regarding the improved radiator support. *tt
Bulletin:
12741
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles under severe duty cycles may exhibit cracks on the lower radiator support. *tt
Bulletin:
13077
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Information on diagnosing turbine shaft speed (tss) sensor diagnostic trouble codes p0715 / p0717 / and p0718. *tt
Bulletin:
13114
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding medium trucks equipped with 7.3l dit exhibiting fuel cackle. *tt
Bulletin:
13116
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Some medium trucks equipped with 7.3l dit may exhibit an intermittent engine knock perceived to be fuel cackle. *tt
Bulletin:
13117
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Some vehicles with an illuminated air bag lamp may have modified seat configurations. *tt
Bulletin:
12835
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Subject regarding tire balance hint. *tt
Bulletin:
12870
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
13311
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l engines may exhibit a check engine light with a diagnostic trouble code of p0351 to p0354. *tt
Bulletin:
13317
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit diesel engine may exhibit fuel cackle in warm weather and / or in a high altitude area. *tt
Bulletin:
13398
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Some vehicles without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals. *tt
Bulletin:
99-8-15
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
99111
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *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:
99152
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
Bulletin:
4981
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines may exhibit a cold start engine knock concern until warmed up. *tt
Bulletin:
5141
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 1728 in memory.dtc 1728 is defined as internal transmission element slippage. this splippage can occur anywhere in the transmission includ
Bulletin:
5225
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information on vehicles exhibiting a hard to diagnose squeak / rattle noise concern. *tt
Bulletin:
5257
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock. *tt
Bulletin:
12230
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt
Bulletin:
00L05
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
This service action requires the replacement of two emission control labels. *tt
Bulletin:
00239
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes between the compuvalve connections when connecting or disconnecting the main compuvalve harness c4025. *tt
Bulletin:
002310
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
Bulletin:
00261
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, or 6.8l engine may exhibit a rough idle / miss after start-up in cold ambient temperatures. *tt
Bulletin:
00221
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with powerstroke diesel engines after serial number 0896812 (engine build date), may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the diesel combustion.*jb
Bulletin:
00154
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information on rear axle whine-vehicles equipped with dana 80 axles-5.4l/6.8l and 7.3l. *jb
Bulletin:
00154
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles with dana 80 rear axles may exhibit an excessive amount of axle whine noise. *jb
Bulletin:
14365
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt. *jb
Bulletin:
0147
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt
Bulletin:
13820
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Information on reprogramming a pcm with the latest calibration on certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3l diesel engine. a new calibration was recently released to provide improved mil diagnostic and to correct a 4r100 transmission surge at
Bulletin:
14160
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
A condition may exist where the malfunction indicator lamp is on with diagnostic trouble code p0340 (camshaft position (cmp) sensor a circuit) stored, accompanied with a driveability concern. *tt
Bulletin:
14184
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit an engine that runs rough, misses, buck / jerk, hesitate / stumble, surge, lacks power, various idle symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp on. *tt
Bulletin:
14310
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an incorrect p1729 (4x4 low switch) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) in continues memory. *tt
Bulletin:
01146
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some super duty f series and other vehicles equipped with a powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the diesel combustion. this noise may sound like a rod knock, but it is intermittent and it increases i
Bulletin:
011406
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the diesel combustion. *tt
Bulletin:
01119
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Some vehicles with high odometer reading or severe service may exhibit a creaking noise when turning wheel or driving over uneven surfaces on vehicles produce before 2/6/2001. *tt
Bulletin:
01156
Component:
138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
Bulletin:
15271
Component:
091110 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:filling/charging
Summary:
Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg
Bulletin:
15686
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Concerns of diagnostic trouble code p1280 retrived fromthe power train control module (pcm). *tt
Bulletin:
15871
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit interference and / or static in the land-mobile radio. *tt
Bulletin:
16683
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
False failure of the vapor management valve (vmv). *tt *jb
Bulletin:
16697
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Exhaust air rush noise and lower power. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
16916
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Repeated blown fuses for rear in vehicle circuits with inoperative rear brake or tail lamps. *tt
Bulletin:
03148
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
Bulletin:
032132
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with aftermarket modifications may exhibit a crank but no start or a hard start/long crank condition. *tt
Bulletin:
032134
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate with a false diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1298 (injector drive module (idm) failure). *tt
Bulletin:
032137
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
For 7.3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
032138
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit engine built after engine serial number 896812 may have a injection control pressure (icp) oil aeration reading that is higher than the specification. *tt
Bulletin:
13621
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Improvements to malfunction indicator lamp (mil) diagnostics. *tt
Bulletin:
16258
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (uvc) harness retainer clip released for service. includes 2003 econoline, super duty, f650/750 and excursion. *tt
Bulletin:
16480
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340, possible false code. various models including 1994-1996 ford excursion. *tt
Bulletin:
17467
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt
Bulletin:
04E10
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Emission recall 04e10: compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles - fitting connector replacement. *mj
Bulletin:
17385
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Air bag lamp illuminated. *tt
Bulletin:
17406
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt

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