Vehicle report

1998 FORD ECONOLINE

Service bulletins

175 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

DOR-X8B9R-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.

17467

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT

04E10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EMISSION RECALL 04E10: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - FITTING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJ

17385

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT

032129

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE 7.3L DIT ENGINE EFFECTIVE WITH THE 1998 AND 1999 MODEL YEARS. THE AREAS AFFECTED ARE THE FUEL SYSTEM, HIGH PRESSURE OIL SYSTEM, TURBOCHARGER, AND ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE. *TT

032131

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT

032132

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK BUT NO START OR A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT

032134

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1298 (INJECTOR DRIVE MODULE (IDM) FAILURE). *TT

032137

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

11456

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CORRECT FUEL PRESSURE TEST ADAPTER. FORD SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. *TT

13621

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IMPROVEMENTS TO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) DIAGNOSTICS. *TT

16258

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

16480

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT

03148

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

16916

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS. *TT

16683

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB

16697

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB

15871

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT

12120

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R700 TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

15271

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG

01156

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

01146

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 IN INTENSITY AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT

011406

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. *TT

01119

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0147

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

13820

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 LIGHT TO MEDIUM THROTTLE. *TT

00261

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

002310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

00235

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. *TT

00239

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

002305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWERSTROKE DIESEL 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 IN INTENSITY AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *TT

00L05

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS SERVICE ACTION REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO EMISSION CONTROL LABELS. *TT

14365

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT. *JB

00154

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH DANA 80 REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF AXLE WHINE NOISE. *JB

98168

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD

00610

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

00611

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0068

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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).

00510

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

13934

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

8260

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0038

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

8046

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING THE PCM WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION. *TT

0022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

13763

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. *MJS

7895

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS.

992311

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT OR LOW RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT

99236

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT

99242

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT

13488

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT

7475

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 73L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT

99222

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

13367

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT

13398

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. *TT

7263

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT

7310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. *TT

99E03

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

99194

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

99196

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

991811

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STEPWELL COVER NOT FLUSH. *TT

99185

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

13180

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS

13187

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING E40D/4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *MJS

6997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT

6999

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING E40D / 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *TT

99164

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT

13077

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0715 / P0717 / AND P0718. *TT

13117

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS. *TT

6731

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH DOS (DOMESTIC SPECIAL ORDER) OPTION FOR DRL (DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS). *TT

996835

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSIONS EXHIBITING TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0715 / 0717 / 0718. *TT

996890

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY MODIFIERS OR THE CUSTOMER. *TT

99152

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

99141

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT

991411

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

13020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES ORDERED BY FLEETS MAY HAVE A DSO (DOMESTIC SPECIAL ORDER) OPTION OF DRL (DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS). *TT

6505

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE ON NATURAL GAS VEHICLES. *TT

6538

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 1, 1999 MAY HAVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

6573

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON VARIOUS ENGINES AVAILABLE FOR THE FORD QUALTY RENEWAL (FQR) ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *TT

6585

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACKED FLEXPLATE. *TT

99139

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

99111

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT

991210

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT

99129

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

12835

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT

12870

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

12890

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE THREAD. *TT

12915

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

6417

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT

6461

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *T

99132

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1298 (INJECTOR DRIVE MODULE (IDM) FAILURE). *TT

9996

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT

9997

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT

99-8-15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

99816

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

12741

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES UNDER SEVERE DUTY CYCLES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS ON THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT. *TT

12767

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE INTERPRETED AS AN NVH CONDITION. *TT

6290

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED RADIATOR SUPPORT. *TT

996034

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A ENGINE KNOCK AT COLD START-UP. *TT

9943

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

12593

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH CRACKS ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE #1 FRAME CROSSMEMBER. *TT

5892

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING TECHINICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES WITH GFI ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEMS. *TT

98203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT

98259

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

98246

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

12230

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

12287

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH POOR RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT

4981

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE KNOCK CONCERN UNTIL WARMED UP. *TT

5225

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A HARD TO DIAGNOSE SQUEAK / RATTLE NOISE CONCERN. *TT

5257

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TT

5371

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH POOR RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT

982310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

982312

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC

982313

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH A 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS MAY BE PRESENT: ROUGH IDLE, STALLING, HESITATION/ STUMBLE, LOSS / LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. *YC

982314

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BELT TENSIONER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

982323

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC

12070

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

12123

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS

12139

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE NOISE UNTIL WARMED UP. *MJS

12162

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

12187

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO DIAGNOSE SQUEAK/RATTLE NOISE CONCERN. *MJS

985035

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

985097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WABS MAY HAVE AN AMBER ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH CODE C1095 OR C1096 STORED IN MEMORY OF THE 4WABS MODULE. *TT

985102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

985143

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT

985153

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT

982010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

982019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE POWER SEAT CONTROL BUTTON ( KNOB ) MAY DETACH FROM THE SWITCH ACTUATOR. *YC

98205

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *YC

98209

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A " TICKING " NOISE ON INITIAL STARTUP WITH SHIFT SELECTOR IN " P " OR " N " POSITION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

9811339

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL INJECTOR O-RING KIT. *TT

98163

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOCKS FAILED. YD

98151

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP FAILED. YD

981512

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK

11781

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON SETTING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK). *TT

4664

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK) IF A CUSTOMER REFUELS THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT

98021698310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES SEAT BELTS MAY BE SLOW TO RETRACT. *YC

9888

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

9852

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

98710

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A HARSH 1-2 SHIFT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE CONDITIONS. *YC

9873

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

9878

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE 7.3L DIT ENGINE EFFECTIVE WITH THE 1998 AND 1999 MODEL YEARS. *YC

11482

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MOLDED LEADFRAME MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REMOVED. *TT

11523

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 3/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT

11524

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 3/26/98 MAY EXHIBIT THE LOWER AIR DEFLECTOR DETACHING FROM THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT. *TT

982670

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT STALLING OR NO ENGAGEMENT WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. *YC

982694

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH THE ADAPTER TOOL # 014-00931-2 IS INSTALLED ON THE FUEL PUMP INLET AS DESCRIBED, DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMP WILL OCCUR. *YC

9864

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

985A5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

98510

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC

9859

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

98412

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE

98419

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC

98422

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS. *YC

98423

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH 1/2 SHIFT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE CONDITIONS. *YC

9844

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC

9845

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

983084

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON ADDING OR INSTALLING A PULLEY. *TT

9831

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC

983180

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON THE NEW 4R100 TRANSMISSION. *TT

9833

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC

983215

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES WITH MAY EXHIBIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL ENGINE IDLE SPEEDS. *TT

983280

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A HARSH 1/2 UPSHIFT ON LIGHT THROTTLE. *TT

983281

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT

983283

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADDRESSING A CONCERN WITH AN AMBER ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH CODE 1095 OR 1096 STORED IN MEMORY OF THE 4WABS MODULE. *TT

983312

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHCILES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW RETRACTING SEAT BELT. *TT

983315

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE 4R100 TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE AN ORANGE "PRIOR TO REPAIR" TAG ON THE FLUID PAN. *TT

983316

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK POSITION AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT

9811264

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT

9811341

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON SERVICING AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP. *TT

98123

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

98128

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT

98130

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

9814

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

9818

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT

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