000309001A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS RANGING BETWEEN 97 - 105 KM/H (60 - 65 MPH). *TT THIS BULLETIN IS REVISED AND REPLACED BULLETIN 00-03-09-001 DATED 01/01/2000. *TT UPDATED *EH
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000309001A
A BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS RANGING BETWEEN 97 - 105 KM/H (60 - 65 MPH). *TT THIS BULLETIN IS REVISED AND REPLACED BULLETIN 00-03-09-001 DATED 01/01/2000. *TT UPDATED *EH
02169
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE DEVELOPED FOR DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING VEHICLE LEAN. *TT
000601023A
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT
99034A
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD START CONDITION, ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, NO START, STALLS OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER ODOR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL SYSTEM ALSO KNOWN AS CENTRAL PORT INJECTION (CPI). *TT
99205
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99034
SPECIAL POLICY COVERING FAILURE OF THE CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) SYSTEM. *TT
991413
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 MIDRANGE DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION OR BUZZ THROUGH THE THROTTLE PEDAL. *TT
98066
CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM VALVE STICKING OR FOREIGN MATERIAL HOLDING THE VALVE OPEN / CLOSED. *TT
982319
POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK THROUGH THE VENT HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP. *YC
12116
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ON ALL 1995- 1996-1997 L-SERIES EQUIPPED WITH CAT 3306 ENGINES. *MJS
98214
CONCERNS OF AIR CLEANER COVER MAY RUB A HOLE IN THE HOOD AT THE FRONT EDGE OF THE AIR CLEANER INLET " WAGON WHEEL " ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
985158
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CAT 3306 ENGINES. *TT
98464102A
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT CV BOOT TORN OR CRACKED. *YC
9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
98711
INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY OF REVISED COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR. *YC
970902971817
SOME ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED DIESEL ENGINES CAN BE MODIFIED TO INCREASE ENGINE OUTPUT BY ALTERING THE ORIGINAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. *YC
BC2312970501
NEW THROTTLE CABLE TO REDUCE VIBRATION ATTHE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TW
97716
FUEL INJECTION PUMP- BOSCH- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FD1060/1460 DIESEL ENGINES. *JD
97630
HARD STARTING- POSSIBLE PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER/MUFFLER (CCM)- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 11/29/93 EQUIPPED WITH 1994 EMISSION LEVEL FD1060 OR FD1460 DIESEL ENGINE. *JD
97517
ENGINE- DIESEL- FD1060 AND FD1460- WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97411
FEAD BELT- HIGH WEAR AND/OR COMES OFF OF THE DRIVE PULLEY- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/1/92 THROUGH 6/1/96 WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
97412
COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE COOLING FAN CRACKS AT CENTER HUB. *JD
BC3201970214
HENDRICKSON AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WITH TRANSVERSE MOUNTED TORQUE RODS- THE FLAT WASHERS USED ON THE ROD TO AXLE ATTATCHING BOLT MAY DEFORM. *TW
BC3236970211
FD 1060 ENGINES - NEW DESIGN STARTER MOTOR TO ALLEVIATE HARD START/NO START CONCERNS IN COLD AMBIENTS. *TW
97315
NO START- STARTER WILL NOT TURN ENGINE OVER- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
577126A
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
577126R
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING. *TW
BC1018797230
DIAGNOSE THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
BC3505972301
THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
97117
HEATER- LACK OF HEAT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE- COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE DOES NOT REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
97118
ENGINE- FD1060 OR FD1460- HIGH VIBRATION AT LOW ENGINE RPM- VIBRATION- HIGH- AT LOW ENGINE RPM- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE. *JD
BC0193970201
REVISED FAN ASSEMBLIES FOR PREMIUM DIESEL ENGINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. *JD
BC0210970201
VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH CAT 3406E ENGINE AND AIR CONDITIONING THE COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSOR A/C HOSE MAY CHAFE ON THE HOOD INSULATION. *JD
962623
AIR CONDITIONING - LACK OF COOLING - COMPRESSOR-TO-CONDENSER LINE RUBS ON HOOD INSULATION SPRING - LS AND LTS MODELS WITH CAT 3406E ENGINE BUILT FROM 11/29/93. *TW
96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
BC0465961115
DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OR WOBBLE OF THE SEAT. *TW
BC0480961113
REPLACEMENT LEVELING VALVE EXTENTION ROD FOR HENDRICKSON AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION. *TW
BC0018961101
ON L SERIES EQUIPPED WITH CUSH-N-AIR SEATS, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OR WOBBLE OF THE SEAT DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDS. *TW
BC0601961101
MANY MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS THAT ARE REPLACED/REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND RETURNED TO THE WPRC SHOW SIGNS OF IMPROPER/LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR MISDIAGNOSIS. *TW
BC0604961101
NEW FUEL HOSE TO REPLACE THE HOSE USED IN THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL RETURN SYSTEM - THE CURRENT HOSE MAY SHOW SIGHN OF DETERIOATION OR CRACKS. *TW
962217
ENGINE - WILL NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE IDLE SPEED - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS M11, N14 OR DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. *TW
962218
STARTER - STARTER DOES NOT ENGAGE AND/OR STARTER MAY CYCLE (ENGAGE-DISENGAGE-ENGAGE) WHILE CRANKING - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN FD ENGINE AND AN ALLISON MD3000 TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 8/1/96, *TW
BC0813961011
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR &/OR IDLE VALIDATION SWITCH FAILS, IN MAY GENERATE ECM SERVICE CODES OR DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. A REVISED ONE PIECE SENSOR & SWITCH IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
96729
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BACK PANEL OF THE CAB MAY CRACK. THE CRACKING OCCURS AT THE SPOT WELDS ON THE TOP LH SIDE OF THE BACK PANEL, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR FAIRINGS. *TT
96730
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH THE ENGINE STALLING WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL-MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE ACTUATION KNOB IS PULLED TO SET THE BRAKES. *TT
96731
SUBJECT REGARDING THE STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. *TT
96732
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE OIL MAY LEAK ONTHE SIDE OF THE FD1460 ENGINE. THIS MAY HAPPEN BECAUSE THE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) RISES OUT OF ITS NORMAL RETAINED POSITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TT
BC0096960102
L SERIES WITH THE DSO SLEEPER OPTION. THE 2 STEEL COOLANT SUPPLY TUBES FOR THE SLEEPER HEATER P/N F4HS-18696-AA & F4HS-18663-BA MAY CORRODE & EVENTUALLY LEAK COOLANT. BEGINNING 11/13/95 A NEW MORE CORROSION RESISANT ZINC/COBALT COATING IS BEING USED ON THESE TUBES TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURRING. THE NEW PART #'S ARE F6HS-18696-AA & F6HS-18663-BA.
BC0107960102
L SERIES W/ FRAME MOUNTED VERTICAL MUFFLER & OUTLET, THE LOWER END OF THE VERTICAL MUFFLER MAY REST ON THE LOWER FLANGE OF THE MUFFLER SUPPORT. A 1/4' CLAERANCE BETWEEN THE MUFFLER END & LOWER SUPPORT FLANGE IS THE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATION.
952012
THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP GAUGE MAY READ ON THE COLD SIDE OF THE NORMAL RANGE, OR MAY STAY BELOW NORMAL EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE IS AT ITS PROPER OPERATING TEMP ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE COOLANT TEMP SENDING UNIT NOT BEING POSITIONED IN THE MAIN STREAM OF COOLANT FLOW. INSTALL A NEW TEMP SENDER FITTING.
BC1493950906
REVISED DUAL OUTPUT SENSOR (ELECTRONIC PREMIUM DIESEL ONLY). *TW
951620
BRAKES-FRONT-FRONT AXLE SHUDDER/VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 14,600, 16,000 AND 18,000 LB FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL 16.5 X 6 INCH BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. VIBRATION /SHUDDER-FRONT AXLE SHUDDER/ VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 14,600,16,000 AND 18,000 LB FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL 16.5 X 6 INCH BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. *SD
951712
REDUCED POWER-LOSS OF TURBOCHARGER BOOST-CHARGE AIR TUBING CHAFING ON GENERATOR BRACKET-DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES. ENGINE-DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60- CHARGE AIR TUBING CHAFING ON GENERATOR BRACKET. *SD
951713
GENERATOR-MOTORCRAFT 95AMP-FRONT BEARING CONCERN-FD1060/1460 ENGINES- VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/3/95. *SD
951714
ENGINE- 'KNOCKING' NOISE - WHEN OPERATING ENGINE AT 200-2300 RPM - FD1460 ENGINE
951516
BRAKES-REAR-RE-INDEX REAR/REAR BRAKE CHAMBER OR ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH DSO ASPHALT SPREADER OPTION-TANDEM AXLE VEHICLES USED IN ASPHALT SPREADER APPLICATIONS.*SD
951517
LEAKS - OIL - FRONT COVER OR GEAR HOUSING VEHICLES WITH FD1460 ENGINE. *SD
951115
STALL OR NO START - FUEL SHUTDOWN SOLENOID - WIRING CHAFING ON FUEL INJECTOR LINES-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/19/94 WITH FD1060 ENGINE AND BOSCH P7100 FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *TW
951210
HOOD - CHECK CABLES RESTRICT HOOD OPENING. *TW
951212
IGNITION SWITCH-OVERLOADING ON SWITCH CONTACTS-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CITY DELIVERY INSTRUMENT PANEL-BUILT BEFORE 11/14/94. *TW
95912
UNKNOWN
95914
UNKNOWN
95724
NEW SERVICE KIT FOR RETAINING THE DIESEL ENGINE PLASTIC AIR CLEANER. *TW
BC2890950401
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR CONCERNS. *TW
BC4197950401
VEHICLES WITH DETROIT SERIES 60 DOEC-III ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR CONCERN. *TW
95528
NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR DIESEL ENGINES FD1060 AND FD1460. *TW
95529
LITTLE OR NO AIR FROM THE DEFROST REGISTER. *TW
95620
BATTERY COVERS FOR OUTBOARD FRAME-MOUNTED BATTERIES RATTLE OR CRACK. *TW
95327
STEERING - REVISED CAMBER SPECIFICATION. *TW
95411
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY. *TW
BC3322950201
VEHICLES MAY HAVE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND CODES IN ECU INDICATING A CONCERN WITH LOW COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR. *TW
942613
STARTER STAYS ENGAGED AFTER KEY IS RELEASED. *TW
942319
HEATER CORE OR AIR CONDITIONING CORE MAY BE OBSTRUCTED BY CONTAMINANTS FROM THE OUTSIDE AIR ENTERING THE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *TW
942320
MAIN FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLLS OFF. *TW
942321
MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW
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.