Vehicle report
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-B8H4Z-11
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.
CSP-48B01
FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPAIR OR REPAIRS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE ECONOLINE, EXCURSION AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, MODEL YEARS 2002-2005. UPDATED 10/24/08. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 10/27/08. *PE
07212
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
19015
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
041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05174
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
05188
SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT
042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
05417
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
17467
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
18376
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
0471
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
04228
HARD START OR NO START. *EH
04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042411
MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT
03B03
ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PROBLEM WITH THE ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0221 OR P0122. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT
032151
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
18217
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
18223
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
17406
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
031404
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.
04168
VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
041514
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04116
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
17784
DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT
17829
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT
032150
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
17594
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT
17603
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
14
FIRESTONE TIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT265/75R16 LR D OWL AND BSW TIRES. TIRE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. *MR
17554
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
17571
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT
02219
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
04185
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
16515
OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT
17316
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
032145
EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
032146
ENGINE OIL PAN CORROSION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
032148
SOME 7.3L DIT VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OCCURRENCE OF P0340 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). OTHERS MAY EXHIBIT A LATE 4R100 3-4 SHIFT (HANGING IN 3RD GEAR) AT LIGHT THROTTLE DUE TO POTENTIAL LACK OF CONVERTER LOCK-UP OCCURING AFTER 2-3 SHIFT. *TT
16258
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
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT
16589
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. FORD SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
16859
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 12/7/1998 EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HOOT OR HOWLING NOISE FROM THE TURBOCHARGER. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
03203
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
03205
NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE OR A STICKING/BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, STARTER STAYING ENGAGED AT START UP. ALSO INCLUDES 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
03192
LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *TT
03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
031410
TURBO PEDESTAL SEAL OIL LEAK AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE (EBP) ACTUATOR. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03143
FRONT HUBS WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE PROPERLY. *TT
03144
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
03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03112
ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT. INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
16921
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. 1999-2003 MODELS. *TT
16924
SLIGHT PURGE OF GREASE FROM THE HUB BEARING UNIT. THIS GREASE MAY BE NOTED BETWEEN THE HUB UNIT AND THE INBOARD ROTOR FLANGE AND ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE BEARING. 1999-2003 MODELS. *TT
16925
NO ENGAGEMENT OR DISENGAGEMENT OF HUB LOCKS AFTER REPLACEMENT OR SERVICE. TO INCLUDE 2000-2003 EXCURSIONS. *TT
03911
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
0398
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
0345
(WAIT TO START) LAMP DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY ON 2002-2003 MODELS. *TT *JB
16697
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16597
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
16662
LACK OF POWER, SMOKE, OR OIL LEAKS AROUND THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC). 1999-2003 SUPER DUTY/EXCURSION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3 OR 6.0 FORD NAVISTAR DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
16403
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
16291
LOUD SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS UNDER LOAD WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE. *TT
02194
DRIVEABILITY-NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE-REPEAT STARTER REPLACEMENT. ELECTRICAL-STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BETWEEN START AND RUN. ENGINE-STARTING-STARTER STAYING ENGAGED AT START UP. *MJ
02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16187
ROOF PAINT SCRATCHING FROM LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBARS. *MJ
16136
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT STARTER FAILURE CONDITION. *TT
16170
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2001 AND MAY 1, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP AND ANY OR ALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, P1744. *TT
02E20
SUBJECT REGARDING DEMONSTRATION/ DELIVERY HOLD: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *JG
15871
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
15882
SUBJECT REGARDING ROOF RACK SCRATCHES PAINT ON ROOF PANEL. *TT
15883
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DVD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE DVD SYSTEM. *TT
15888
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT SQUEAL. *TT
15891
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE BLEED SCREW LOCATION ON 1999 - 2002 MODELS. *TT
15902
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LACK OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TT
15938
INFORMATION USED WHEN REPLACING THE DRIVERS SEAT MODULE. *TT
15798
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DI, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2001 MAY REMAIN IN 2ND GEAR WITH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION. *TT
15810
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE POWER MIRRORS. *TT
15843
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL CLEAR VIEW CONDITION. *TT
0256
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT
0245
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15678
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
15686
CONCERNS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1280 RETRIVED FROMTHE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
15694
INFORMATION ON INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM AND / OR NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
15757
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT
15764
CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE BATTERY DRAW. *TT
15594
SUPER DUTY ERRATIC COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS - CONCERNS. *TT
15661
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
0214
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
15525
INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD
15533
SUBJECT REGARDIDNG SQUEAK AND RATTLE CONDITION. *YD
15566
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *TT
15574
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULTY IN PROGRAMMING THE KEY FOB(S). *TT
15578
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, B2141/B2477, AND/OR AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT
15579
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15581
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM AND/OR A NO START CONDITION. *TT
15593
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/29/01 AND 11/30/01 MAY EXHIBIT A SERPENTINE BELT SQUEAL. *TT
01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15374
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS DOOR AJAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND DOORS ARE CLOSED, 4X4 INDICATOR INOPERATIVE, RADIO STAYING ON WITH ENGINE OFF, AND THE SPEEDOMETER SCALING SYMBOL ILLUMINATED IN THE UPPER LEFT OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
15379
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/11/01 MAY EXHIBIT SCRATCHES AT THE TOP OF THE CARGO DOORS. *TT
15397
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
15398
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
15429
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINES, MAY EXHIBIT AN INVALID AUXILIARY POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DISPLAY READOUT OF 4100 RPM OR ABOVE. *TT
15446
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. *TT
15448
EXHIBITING A SLIGHT BRAKE PULL TO THE RIGHT ON INITIAL BRAKE APPLICATION AND THEN A SLIGHT BRAKE PULL TO THE LEFT UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TT
012113
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 MODULE (PCM). *TT
01205
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
15297
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SIDE POWER MIRROR CONDITION. *TT
15328
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15334
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE BENEATH THE DRIVER'S FEET AREA COMING FROM THE FLOORBOARD. *TT
15355
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT
01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01185
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.*JB
01167
INFORMATION REGARDING COOLING SYSTEM, MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT, ONLY FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AT KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT. *SLC
01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15133
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE CONDITION WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT CONDITION. *SLC
15173
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L POWERSTROKE MAY EXHIBIT SOME AND/OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, P0230,P0640,P0670,P1662,P1690. *YH
15199
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE TRANSMISISON TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS IN THE MIDDLE AT START UP. *YD
071110
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.