2000 FORD E SERIES Recall

Campaign:
03V094000 on 03/17/2003
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
07/31/2000 - 03/02/2003
Affected:
3,674
Defect:
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. these units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Consequence:
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. owner notification began march 7, 2003. 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 southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 FORD E SERIES TSBs (109)

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:
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:
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:
8276
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Some trucks built on or after march 1, 1999 may exhibit a transmission fluid leak from the transmission cooler hose to auxiliary cooler. *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:
13949
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Some vehicles built on or after march 1, 1999 may exhibit a transmission fluid leak from the transmission cooler hose to auxiliary cooler. *tt
Bulletin:
8276
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission fluid leak from the transmission cooler hose auxillary cooler. **mr
Bulletin:
14180
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
Some units with buzzer modules may exhibit an intermittent alarm even when the seat belt is fastened. *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:
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:
14453
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission were built with and without the #8 thrust washer. *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:
14568
Component:
138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Summary:
Subject regarding heater core sound. *jb
Bulletin:
14600
Component:
151600 seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with belt minder starting 4/13/2000 with buzzer modules may exhibit an intermittent alarm even when the seat belt is fastened. *jb
Bulletin:
00B52
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information on axle pivot bracket attachment for left axle. *jb
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:
14753
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 7.3l dit engine may exhibit loose turbo bolts on the turbo housing. *tt
Bulletin:
14907
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial start-up after several hours of cold soak. *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:
14453
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission were built with and without the #8 thrust washer. *tt
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:
01137
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *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:
14959
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 7.3l dit engine may exhibit an oscillating airflow noise from the exhaust backpressure valve (ebp) at low ambient temperature (<40 degrees f) idles. *tt
Bulletin:
14960
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 7.3l dit engine may exhibit an oscillating airflow noise from the exhaust backpressure valve (ebp) at low ambient temperature (<4.5 degreees c) idles. *tt
Bulletin:
15022
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes c1230, c1229, or c1237. *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:
15172
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibita coolant leak from the water pump weep hole. *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:
01196
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit front door (driver and / or passenger side) disengagement of the outer door panel fromthe inner door panel at the front edge of the door. *tt
Bulletin:
012110
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6l 2v engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage from the cylinder head gasket at the right hand rear or the left hand front of the engine. *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:
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:
15597
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with p0171 - p0174 or p0172 - p0175 codes with reduced performance and poor fuel economy. *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:
0258
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt
Bulletin:
0245
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt
Bulletin:
02108
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l 2v engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube inthe idle-air bypass flow circuit. *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:
16041
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with either p0171 - p0174 or p0172 - p0175 codes with reduced performance and poor fuel economy. *tt
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:
15742
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Information on vehicles exhibiting a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge. *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:
15793
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a slight oil leak at the cylinder head to block joint. *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:
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:
03149
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo. *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:
032146
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3l diesel engine. various models including 2003 super duty f series. *tt
Bulletin:
032149
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo. *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:
16589
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Gradual loss of power at cruise. ford special service message. various models including 2003 super duty f series. *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:
17520
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Clunk from front suspension. *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:
02227
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj
Bulletin:
16403
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start. *mj
Bulletin:
16407
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Water pump pulley bolts loose. *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:
18376
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt
Bulletin:
04228
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Hard start or no start. *eh
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
042421
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Safety belt retraction speed. *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:
0554
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *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:
19015
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Fuel conditioner. low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust. *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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