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
Vehicle report
1996 FORD L SERIES
Service bulletins
61 bulletinsTechnical 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.
02169
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE DEVELOPED FOR DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING VEHICLE LEAN. *TT
000601023A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
000604003A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT
99066D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE ORHARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INUJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
00148
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). THE DEPOSIT BUILD-UP MAY CAUSE INJECTOR POPPETS TO STICK CLOSED. *TT
99066B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. **MR
000604014
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT
99066A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
000604003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT
99066
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT COVERING THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) FAILURE CONDITION. *TT
99205
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE. *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
990138002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON NO A/C. *TT
991413
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 MIDRANGE DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION OR BUZZ THROUGH THE THROTTLE PEDAL. *TT
982319
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK THROUGH THE VENT HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP. *YC
12116
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ON ALL 1995- 1996-1997 L-SERIES EQUIPPED WITH CAT 3306 ENGINES. *MJS
98214
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CAT 3306 ENGINES. *TT
98464102A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT CV BOOT TORN OR CRACKED. *YC
837110A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED. YD
876507A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, WHEN VEHICLE HAS SAT OVERNIGHT AND POPPETS STICKING.
98030
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT CONTACTING THE SAFETY BELT GUIDE COVER UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE. *YC
98776002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. *YC
98837110
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC
9852
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
98711
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY OF REVISED COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR. *YC
970902971817
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED DIESEL ENGINES CAN BE MODIFIED TO INCREASE ENGINE OUTPUT BY ALTERING THE ORIGINAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. *YC
BC2312970501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW THROTTLE CABLE TO REDUCE VIBRATION ATTHE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TW
97716
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL INJECTION PUMP- BOSCH- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FD1060/1460 DIESEL ENGINES. *JD
97630
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE- DIESEL- FD1060 AND FD1460- WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST- SERVICE TIP. *JD
667103A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 AND/OR 2-3 UPSHIFT SLIP/FLARE, NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, DTC P1870, LAUNCH SHUDDER (REVISE VCM WIRING). *AK
97411
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE COOLING FAN CRACKS AT CENTER HUB. *JD
BC3201970214
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HENDRICKSON AIR RIDE SUSPENSION WITH TRANSVERSE MOUNTED TORQUE RODS- THE FLAT WASHERS USED ON THE ROD TO AXLE ATTATCHING BOLT MAY DEFORM. *TW
BC3236970211
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FD 1060 ENGINES - NEW DESIGN STARTER MOTOR TO ALLEVIATE HARD START/NO START CONCERNS IN COLD AMBIENTS. *TW
97315
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NO START- STARTER WILL NOT TURN ENGINE OVER- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
577126A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
577126R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING. *TW
BC1018797230
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSE THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
BC3505972301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
97117
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE- FD1060 OR FD1460- HIGH VIBRATION AT LOW ENGINE RPM- VIBRATION- HIGH- AT LOW ENGINE RPM- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE. *JD
BC0193970201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REVISED FAN ASSEMBLIES FOR PREMIUM DIESEL ENGINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. *JD
BC0210970201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH CAT 3406E ENGINE AND AIR CONDITIONING THE COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSOR A/C HOSE MAY CHAFE ON THE HOOD INSULATION. *JD
962623
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
BC0465961115
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT OR WOBBLE OF THE SEAT. *TW
BC0480961113
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REPLACEMENT LEVELING VALVE EXTENTION ROD FOR HENDRICKSON AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION. *TW
BC0018961101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE - WILL NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE IDLE SPEED - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS M11, N14 OR DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. *TW
962218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
96730
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING THE STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. *TT
96732
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
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