1998 FORD E SERIES TSBs (128)

Bulletin:
98L18
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Special field action 98l18-- stop sale delivery hold-certain 1998 e-seies trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines- imporant vehicle information labels. *yc
Bulletin:
980307
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Conditions with pressure being higher/lower than expected. *yc
Bulletin:
982733
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Vehicles with the e4od are added to the fqr ( ford quality renewal ) assembly program. *yc
Bulletin:
98L18S1
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Information on important vehicle information labels. *tt
Bulletin:
5890
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Information on retrieving diagnostic codes for base engine / gasoline fuel system or the alternate fuel system. *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:
976007
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Brief information regarding cylinder head temperature (cht) and fail safe cooling. *tt
Bulletin:
6386
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information regarding the availability of engine assembly for various vehicles. *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:
12915
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Customer may complain of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
996130
Component:
075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Summary:
Information on the improved lower intake manifold side gaskets. *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:
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:
4747
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on additions to the ford quality renewal assembly program.
Bulletin:
13285
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing engine knock at initial cold startup. *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:
13322
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt
Bulletin:
6350
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *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:
6599
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a concern with the amount of sound, whine produced above 35 mph.
Bulletin:
8058
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles with 4.6l fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in original equipped engine assemblies. *tt
Bulletin:
8138
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition after installation of a new 6.8l engine assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
13832
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with 4.6l fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in original equipped engine assemblies. *tt
Bulletin:
13870
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Concerns with a no start condition after installation of a new 6.8l engine assembly. *tt
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:
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:
985199
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 6.8l engine, may exhibit a customer concern of engine roar or engine noise for the first few minutes of operation after a cold start. *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:
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:
12134
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Information regarding vehicles models of the 4r100 that are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *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:
985072
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt
Bulletin:
12187
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a hard to diagnose squeak/rattle noise concern. *mjs
Bulletin:
985153
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left. *tt
Bulletin:
985183
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Effective november 2, 1998 certain vehicles of the 4r100 are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *tt
Bulletin:
8058
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with 4.6l fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in original equipped engine assemblies. **mr
Bulletin:
6290
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Information regarding the improved radiator support. *tt
Bulletin:
12743
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) po351 and / or p0356 (coil primary circuit malfunction). *tt
Bulletin:
12744
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may retreieve malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0351 and / or p0357 (coil primary circuit malfunction). *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:
12556
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
12560
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bief information regarding diagnostic code retrival on bi-fuel vehicles. *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:
12870
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
13331
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *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:
4658
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt
Bulletin:
12798
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt
Bulletin:
4684
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit power door locks that self activate, are inoperative, or remote keyless entry inoperative during or after wet conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
11776
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engines may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt
Bulletin:
11796
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit power door locks that self activate, are inoperative, or remote keyless entry inoperative during or after wet conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
5225
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Information on vehicles exhibiting a hard to diagnose squeak / rattle noise concern. *tt
Bulletin:
5311
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Some vehicles with gas engines and factory installed auxiliary battery option may experience charging troubles with the auxiliary battery. *tt
Bulletin:
12243
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Some vehicles with gas engines and factory installe dauxiliary battery option may experience charging troubles with the auxiliary battery. *tt
Bulletin:
12298
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. transmission control indicator light (tcil) may also flash with diagnostic trouble code p0782. *tt
Bulletin:
14455
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs. *tt
Bulletin:
14514
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk that can be felt or heard through the steering wheel. the condition is best experienced in a slight turn, near 20 mph, on road surfaces with slight irregularities. *tt
Bulletin:
14374
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Subject regarding front suspension inspection procedures. *jb
Bulletin:
14821
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
Bulletin:
14864
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6l romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
Bulletin:
14735
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Some vans / wagons with 138 inch wheelbase and 4r70w transmission (drive shaft >70 inch) may exhibit a vibration boom under heavy acceleration (wot) or a loaded drive mode. *tt
Bulletin:
14943
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Some vehicles manufactured as incomplete vehicles (1fd in the first three positions of vin) equipped with a power seat pedestal (option 21z), but manufactured without a seat, may have a condition of repeat powe seat track failure.
Bulletin:
14240
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk that can be felt or heard through the steering wheel. the condition is experienced best in a slight turn, at speeds near 20 mph, on road surfaces with slight irregularities. engineering is addressing t
Bulletin:
14514
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Experiencing a clunking type noise that can be felt or hear through the steering wheel. condition best experienced in a slight turn, near 20 mph, on road surfaces with slight irregularities. *tt
Bulletin:
15099
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit driveline clunk / thump noise condition on initial acceleration from a stop.
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:
01157
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
Bulletin:
15161
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel leak at cng fill valve. *yh
Bulletin:
15150
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Some e-series equipped with an rv modified power seat may exhibit failure of the power pedestal motor. *et
Bulletin:
01181
Component:
103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Summary:
Brake shift interlock.*jb
Bulletin:
15218
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Information on a reinforcement kit for vehicles exhibiting failure of the power seat pedestal motor. *tt
Bulletin:
01214
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil rsistances for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
012113
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control
Bulletin:
01205
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt
Bulletin:
0214
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
Bulletin:
15355
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l di engine may exhibit false diagnostic trouble codes p1105, p1106 (upper and lower alternator faults). *tt
Bulletin:
01221
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Some dedicated compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, or no start in cold conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
01231
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Some compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles may exhibit rough idle or no start when cold. *tt
Bulletin:
01233
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Some dedicated and bi-fuel cng vehicles may exhibit a condition of fuel leak or fuel odor at the cng fuel fill valve area. *tt
Bulletin:
01234
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with aftermarket high-current devices may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes b1876, b1880, b1915 and/or b1920 airbag electronic crash sensor module. *tt
Bulletin:
15373
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and p030x codes. *tt
Bulletin:
15397
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of oil contamination in cooling system. *tt
Bulletin:
01246
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
Bulletin:
02168
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Reports that certain vehicles appear to be dogtracking. *tt
Bulletin:
0253
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection. *tt
Bulletin:
0245
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt
Bulletin:
16040
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
15761
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions of hard start / no start / rough running. *tt
Bulletin:
020503
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt
Bulletin:
15901
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
This bulletin states that some 4.6l fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller or larger knock sensor threaded hold than the one in the original engine assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
870197
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt
Bulletin:
0342
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
030402
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve. revised service parts. *tt
Bulletin:
16916
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Repeated blown fuses for rear in vehicle circuits with inoperative rear brake or tail lamps. *tt
Bulletin:
03102
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Compressed natural gas (cng). rough idle or no start when cold. vehicles equipped with cng bi-fuel engine only. *tt
Bulletin:
03103
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition. *tt
Bulletin:
03104
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bi-fuel lpg vehicles (with coolant lock off) may exhibit a no start condition. *tt
Bulletin:
0398
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt
Bulletin:
03144
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt
Bulletin:
031410
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Turbo pedestal seal oil leak around the exhaust back pressure (ebp) actuator. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt
Bulletin:
03171
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
7.3l diesel high pressure oil pump leak. *tt
Bulletin:
03181
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
03183
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Dedicated compressed natural gas (cng) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated 4.6l or 5.4l cng engine only. *tt
Bulletin:
03192
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Leak oil around the exhaust backpressure actuator (ebp) - 7.3l diesel turbocharger pedestals. *tt
Bulletin:
032139
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
7.3l powerstroke diesel engine with engine serial number 661894 through 1311240 may exhibit a knock noise above the normal sound of the diesel combustion. this bulletin also replaces 01146. *tt
Bulletin:
032145
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3l dit engines. various models including 2003 super duty f series. *tt
Bulletin:
032150
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt
Bulletin:
032151
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some 7.3l diesel turbocharger pedestals may leak oil around the exhaust back pressure actuator (ebp). *tt this article supersedes tsb 03-21-51 dated 10/30/2003. *tt
Bulletin:
17023
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
No turbine shaft speed (tss) displayed using ngs or wds. *tt
Bulletin:
03206
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector performance, resulting from fuel quality. loss of power at heavy load, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) for lean fuel, rough idle, hard start,
Bulletin:
17254
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt
Bulletin:
16515
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. this includes super duty f-series. oasis. *tt
Bulletin:
03236
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b1876, b1880, b1915 and/or b1920 airbag electronic crash sensor (ecs) module on vehicles equipped with aftermarket high current devices. *tt
Bulletin:
17320
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Broken exhaust manifold studs. *tt
Bulletin:
17385
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Air bag lamp illuminated. *tt
Bulletin:
03261
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
02221
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
Bulletin:
17777
Component:
022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Rear leaf spring noise. *tt
Bulletin:
02176
Component:
032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Summary:
Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
Bulletin:
031404
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Bulletin:
032306
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code b1876, b1880, b1915 and/or b1920 in the ecs module - vehicles equipped with aftermarket high current devices. *tt
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
04266
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt
Bulletin:
05417
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
Bulletin:
041601
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Bulletin:
07212
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-11-11-21
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just functioning on one speed. *pe

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