02169
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE DEVELOPED FOR DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING VEHICLE LEAN. *TT
Vehicle report
1997 FORD LOUISVILLE
Service bulletins
86 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.
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
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
99102
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING HIGH FLOOR HEAT DURING IDLE WITH PTO IN OPERATION. *TT
9944
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PROCEDURES ON REPAIRING BROKEN RADIATOR COOLANT SUPPLY TANK VENT HOSE NIPPLES. *TT
982520
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRAME-MOUNTED VERTICAL MUFFLER SUPPORTS MAY EXHIBIT A CRACK ALONG THE PIPE BEND. *YC
98257
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ( FEAD )-FEAD BELT MAY WEAR AND/OR COME OFF. *YC
98243
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS REGARDING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PLATE CRACKS AT PARKING BRAKE VALVE. *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
982323
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE MESSAGE CENTER MAY DISPLAY FALSE INFORMATION / ERRORS FROMTHE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( ABS). *YC
98237
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE HEATER SUPPLY TUBES THAT MAY CRACK AND/ OR LEAK COOLANT. *YC
982115
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A NEW SERVICE PARTS RELEASED. *YC
982116
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE LOWER RADITTOR HOSE IS BEING PULLED OFF AT THE ENGINE WATER PUMP ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A NOISE HEARD DURING DRIVELINE TORQUE.
98201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES, SUCH AS DASH LIGHTS FLASHING WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98202
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX COVER IS NOW AVAILABLE. *YC
982022
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DELCO-REMY HAS MADE AVAILABLE A REVISED GENERATOR FOR SERVICE. *YC
982023
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HINGES AND HINGE SPRINGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE FOR THE OPTIONAL READY LINE ACCESS DOOR, BUTTERFLY DOORS OR TRANSVERSE ACCESS DOORS. *YC
98157
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRONT ENGINE COVER CRACKS. YD
11755
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE CATERPILLAR 3306 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE BEING DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE WATER PUMP OUTLET. *TT
11800
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A 5.9L (FD1060) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKED ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE NEAR THE ENGINE PORT. *TT
4687
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.9L (FD1060) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CRACKED ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE NEAR THE ENGINE PORT. *TT
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
9811468
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME MODELS WITH CAT C10/C12 ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS IN THE ENGINE FRONT COVER, NEAR THE FAN HUB PULLEY SUPPORT MOUNTING CONTAC STUDS. *TT
98518
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO INSTALL AND/OR WHEN INSTALLED MAY CONTACT THE CRAKSHAFT ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
98424
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONDITION WITH TIRES BEING LOWER THAN EXPECTED TIRE LIFE. *YC
98425
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATIN AND WIRING SCHEMATICS FOR BOTH THE HORTON AND KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCHES. *YC
9833
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
9811333
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS ON THE HOOD SPRING CONTACTING THE HOOD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND / OR INSULATION. *TT
970902971813
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ROAD SPLASH AND SPRAY MAY BUILD UP ON THE CAB SIDE WINDOWS. *YC
970902971815
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME VEHICLES FAN CLUTCH MAY CYCLE ON WHEN ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS TURN SIGNALS, HEADLAMPS, ETC. ARE ACTIVATED. *YC
970902971816
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY WEAR AND/OR COME OFF ON SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE AND AIR CONDITIONING. *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
97010510638
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE VERTICAL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MAY EXHIBIT CRACKING AROUND ITS MOUNTING BOLT HOLE. *YC
97050110609
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FD 1460 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS LOSSENING. *TW
97050110623
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW DESIGN FOR THE GRILL MOUNTED BUG/DIRT SCREEN TO ALLEVIATE PROBLEM OF SCREENS RUBBING ON POWER STEERING COOLER. *TW
97050110624
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW DESIGN FOR GRILL MOUNTED BUG/DIRT SCREEN TO ALLEVIATE PROBLEM OF SCREEN RUBBING AGAINST POWER STEERING COOLER. *TW
BC2234970501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET ATTATCHING BOLTS LOOSENING. *TW
BC2394970501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE AIR OPERATED COOLING FAN MAYU RUN CONTINUOUSLY IF THE ENGINE ECM FAN CONTROL PARAMETERS ARE SET INCORRECTLY. *TW
BC2444970501
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS M-11 AND N-14 SELECT PLUS ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR OPERATED COOLING FAN RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY IF THE ENGINE ECM FAN CONTROL PARAMETERS ARE SET INCORRECTLY. *TW
97715
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUN VISOR- OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SUN VISOR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *JD
97716
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL INJECTION PUMP- BOSCH- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FD1060/1460 DIESEL ENGINES. *JD
97717
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIRING- WIRE HARNESS GROUND- INTERMITTENT OR OPEN. *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
97518
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT (FEAD)- FEAD BELT MAY WEAR AND/OR COME OFF- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1460 ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 12/96. *JD
BC3093970225
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT OR ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT ROLLING OFF DRIVE PULLEYS. *TW
BC3157970219
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FEAD BELT MAY OR ROLL OFF - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD 1460 ENGINE. *TW
BC3163970218
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON HAS SUSPENSION - MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CORRECT VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT. *TW
97412
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE COOLING FAN CRACKS AT CENTER HUB. *JD
BC3200970214
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A SCRAPING NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE LOWER CAB TO SLEEPER CONNECTION POINT. *TW
BC3202970214
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING AND A BUG/DIRT SCREEN - THE SCREEN MAY CONTACT THE POWER STEERING COOLER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING A NOISE CONCERN AND OVER TIME, MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING COOLER, RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK. *TW
BC3222970212
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERN WITH LOWER ROOF AIR DEFLECTOR SUPPORT BRACKETS. *TW
BC3223970212
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONCERN WITH ENGINE WARNING LAMPS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TW
BC3235970211
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FD 1060 ENGINES - DIPSTICK RUBBING AGAINST CRANKSHAFT. *TW
BC3244970210
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FD 1460 ENGINES - NON-FUNCTIONING AIR INTAKE HEATERS - ENSURE THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *TW
BC3275970207
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INOPERATIVE HORN OR HORN OPERATES EVEN THOUGH NOT PUSHED. *TW
BC3278970207
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT MAY COME OFF DRIVE PULLY. *TW
BC1026897020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE DIPSTICK RUBBING AGAINST THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. *JD
BC1031997020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE HENDRICKSON AIR SUSPENSION, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT DUE TO THE CURRENT MOUNTING OF THE AIR LEVELING VALVE. *JD
BC0323972301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE. *JD
BC1018797230
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIAGNOSE THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
BC1022997230
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS IS REPROTED ON A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC ENGINE PLEASE CONTACT FORD HEAVY TRUCKS: INTERMITTENT SPEEDOMETER OR SPEED CONTROL FUNCTIONS. *JD
BC1023097230
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POOR OR INADEQUATE CAB HEAT ON VEHICLES WITH FD 1060 MAY BE DUE TO MISROUTED HEATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *JD
BC3350972301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE DERATE (REDUCTION IN ENGINE-POWER) POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT- INTERMITTEN SPEEDOMETER OR SPEED CONTROL FUNCTION. *JD
BC3351972301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POOR OR INADEQUATE CAB HEAT ON VEHICLE WITH FD 1060, MAY BE DUE TO MISROUTED HEATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *JD
BC3505972301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE FUEL SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON THE P-7100 PUMP. *JD
97217
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DOORS - BATTERY ACCESS DOORS MAY COME LOOSE - NEW PART AVAILABILITY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 9-96. *TW
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
97119
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NOISE- AIR LEAK FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT- PANEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/21/96. *JD
BC0191970201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEVERAL MEGAFUSES ARE USED. NOW HAS A NEW PLASTIC COVER. *JD
BC0193970201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REVISED FAN ASSEMBLIES FOR PREMIUM DIESEL ENGINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. *JD
BC0200970201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DASH MOUNTED AIR VALVE ASSEMBLIES, BASE PART #4484, MAY LEAK AIR. NEW VALVE PART. *JD
BC0205970201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CUMMINS ELECTRONIC ENGINE THE TACHOMETER MAY BE INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC. *JD
BC0323970201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE. *JD
BC1009097020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CUMMINS ELECTRONIC ENGINE THE TACHOMETER MAY BE INOPEATIVE OR ERRATIC. *JD
962527
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WINDNOISE - TOP CORNERS OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/96. *TW
BC0480961113
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REPLACEMENT LEVELING VALVE EXTENTION ROD FOR HENDRICKSON AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION. *TW
BC0323961101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TACHOMETER INOPERATIVE. *TW
962216
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEP PLATE - FUEL TANK STEP PLATE VIBRATES - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/1/96 EQUIPPED WITH 70 AND/OR 120 GALLON REAR-MOUNTED CYLINDRICAL FUEL TANKS WITH TANK-MOUNTED STEP PLATE. *TW
BC0756961017
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING THE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER. *TT
BC0831961009
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BATTERY ACCESS PANEL MAY BECOME LOOSE. *TT
BC0840961008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COOLANT TEMP GAUGE MAY READ ON THE HIGH OR HOT SIDE OF NORMAL, CAUSED BY LOCATION OF COOLANT TEMP SENSOR. *TT
BC5189961001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING THE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER. *TT
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