1997 Ford F-250
1997 Ford F-250 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
STEERING
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
- TSB #98169 -- STEERING -ALIGNMENT-TOE SET PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD (NHTSA ID #609742, APRIL 07 2000)
- TSB #962521 -- STEERING - CLUNK NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN ON ACCELERATING AND BRAKING. *TW (NHTSA ID #50977, DECEMBER 02 1996)
STEERING:LINKAGES
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- TSB #04L19 -- CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER - LITERATURE PROGRAM 04L19 - TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010001, SEPTEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #BC0321970201 -- POP/CLUNK FROM STEERING LINKAGE OVER BUMPS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51120, JANUARY 02 1997)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
- TSB #98158 -- FRONT END SHIMMY MAY OCCUR AT VARIOUS DRIVING SPEEDS AND IS USUALLY INDUCED WHEN HITTING BUMPS, SUCH AS LARGE POTHOLES OR ROUGH RAILROAD CROSSINGS. SHIMMY IS NOT ALWAYS VERIFIED DURING ROAD TEST. *AK (NHTSA ID #609538, AUGUST 03 1998)
- TSB #BC2360970501 -- FOR CONCERNS OF NOISY/SQUEAKY STEERING AND DIAGNOSIS IS FOR THE PITMAN ARM, RECOMMENDED SERVICE IS TO REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM. *TW (NHTSA ID #52809, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC0321961101 -- POP/CLUNK FROM STEERING LINKAGE OVER BUMPS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50729, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- TSB #99411 -- VEHICLES EXPERIENCING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND / OR FALSE ABS CYCLING AT LOW SPEEDS, OR ABS LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #604767, MARCH 08 1999)
- TSB #983564 -- EXPERIENCING A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #607835, JANUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #97111097238 -- SUBJECT ON REAR VIBRATION/SHUDDER WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. *YC (NHTSA ID #53664, NOVEMBER 10 1997)
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- TSB #4633 -- REAR BRAKE DRAG OR EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR BRAKES. *TT (NHTSA ID #615171, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #985A11 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC (NHTSA ID #601009, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #985A23 -- A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS IN HELPING TO RESOLVE PULL OR DRIFT CONDITIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #601026, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #985A25 -- A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER MAY BE FELT DURING BRAKING ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #601027, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #98413 -- A GRABBING CONDITION AND / OR SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER RAINFALL AND / OR WHILE BRAKES ARE COLD. *TT (NHTSA ID #601274, MARCH 02 1998)
- TSB #BC3101970224 -- SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. *TW (NHTSA ID #51713, FEBRUARY 24 1997)
- TSB #96222 -- BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50941, OCTOBER 21 1996)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
- TSB #996128 -- SUBJECT REGARDING RIGHT REAR BRAKE CONCERNS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #606984, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #BC0676961025 -- INFORMATION WHEN ELECTRONIC/HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (EHCU) MALFUNCTIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50355, OCTOBER 25 1996)
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
- TSB #985A35 -- THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES MAY BIND AND NOT ALLOW THE REAR BRAKE SHOES TO RETURN FULLY TO THE ANCHOR PINS AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED. *YC (NHTSA ID #601042, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #962412 -- BRAKES - REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE BINDS - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/20/96 - ALL CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED. *TW (NHTSA ID #50911, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #032123 -- LOW RPM, NO START, RUNS POORLY, STALL. 7.3L DIT ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004834, OCTOBER 30 2003)
- TSB #032140 -- ENGINE BUCK, SURGE OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING/HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004851, OCTOBER 30 2003)
- TSB #032119 -- AN ENGINE VIBRATION AND/OR MOANING NOISE AT 2600-3000 RPM. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004830, OCTOBER 30 2003)
- TSB #032121 -- A HIGH NUMBER OF HIGH PRESSURE REXROTH PUMPS AND INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATORS (IPR) ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAKING, WHEN ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS A NEW GASKET OR SEAL ON EITHER THE PUMP OR IPR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004832, OCTOBER 30 2003)
- TSB #032120 -- 7.3L DIT GLOW PLUG START-UP ON-TIME DURING COLD TEMPERATURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004831, OCTOBER 30 2003)
- TSB #14455 -- OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #616551, NOVEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #985058 -- SUBJECT REGARDING EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS - REPEAT MESSAGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #613195, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #980325 -- COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK/TICK. *YC (NHTSA ID #603518, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #982740 -- CONCERNS WITH HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMPS ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603593, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #983301 -- THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PROCEDURES ON NEUTRALIZING THE EXHAUST, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE MOUNTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607462, FEBRUARY 04 1998)
- TSB #976007 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) AND FAIL SAFE COOLING. *TT (NHTSA ID #605786, JULY 01 1997)
- TSB #97618 -- LOW RPM- 7.3L DIT ENGINE FAILS TO START- CODE 340 STORED IN MEMORY AND/OR ENGINE FAILS TO ACHIEVE RATED SPEED FOR 2-3 MINUTES AFTER EXTENDED COLD SOAK- F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 2/9/96 AND ALL ECONOLINES. *JD (NHTSA ID #52000, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #BC3090970225 -- VEHICLES WITH A ROUGH RUNNING/MISS SYMPTOM WITH A MISFIRE DTC ON A PARTICULAR CYLINDER WHERE NORMAL DIAGNOSIS DOES NOT PINPOINT A CAUSE - CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO CAMSHAFT. *TW (NHTSA ID #51690, FEBRUARY 25 1997)
- TSB #BC0325972301 -- SOME 5.4L FRONT END SERPETNTINE BELTS MAY MAKE SOME NOISE BETWEEN TEMPERATURES FO 30 F-50 F. *JD (NHTSA ID #51435, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #97216 -- LEAK - OIL LEAKAT ENGINE VALLEY PAN AND/OR HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TW (NHTSA ID #51404, JANUARY 20 1997)
- TSB #97113 -- AN ENGINE VIBRATION AND/OR "MOANING" NOISE AT 2600-3000 RPM MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51368, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0315970201 -- FEAD BELT SQUEAL, COLD ONLY. REVISED BELT RELEASED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51114, JANUARY 02 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
- TSB #5047 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING A HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #613141, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #9811335 -- EXHIBITING A VIBRATION, NOISE OR GROUND OUT CONDITION WHEN TURNING OR UNDER LOAD. *TT (NHTSA ID #607505, SEPTEMBER 24 1999)
- TSB #996034 -- EXPERIENCING A ENGINE KNOCK AT COLD START-UP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606947, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #5254 -- INFORMATION ON SUPER DUTY 7.3 DIT DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES EXHIBITI LACK OF POWER. *TT (NHTSA ID #615371, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #982313 -- 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. (NHTSA ID #603760, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #5046 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A LACK OF POWER. *TT (NHTSA ID #613103, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #982110 -- DURING HIGH IDLE SPEEDS THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603673, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985042 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #613086, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98-4726 -- REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE: HARD START/ NO START. *AK (NHTSA ID #607139, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98-4738 -- COLD ENGINE KNOCK 5.4L ACTION. *AK (NHTSA ID #607152, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #4638 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, WITH P0300 - P0308 MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH A 4.6L ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615176, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #4625 -- BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615162, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #4629 -- BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERN VEHICLES EXHBITING EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615165, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #4617 -- BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615155, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #4616 -- BRIEF INFORMATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615154, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #980312 -- EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE. VERIFY GLOW PLUG OPERATION BY PERFORMING GLOW PLUG SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK ON THE HARD START/NO START DIAGNOSTIC SHEET. *TT (NHTSA ID #603506, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #980317 -- SYMPTOMS REGARDING P0300-P0308 MISFIRE DTCS WITH 4.6L ENGINES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603510, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #980323 -- CONCERNS WITH EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603516, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #9811346 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT STALL CONDITION AFTER A LONG DECELERATION WHEN USING THE M1 OR M2 GEAR ON THE E40D OR WHEN USING A LOWER GEAR WITH THE M50D FOR ENGINE BRAKING. *TT (NHTSA ID #607516, FEBRUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #983570 -- SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT OIL LEAKAGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #607838, JANUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #980307 -- VEHICLE STALLS/QUITS WHILE DRIVING. *AK (NHTSA ID #607708, JANUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #976011 -- CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT STALL / BUCKS / JERKS WHILE DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #605811, NOVEMBER 01 1997)
- TSB #BC0256970201 -- A RUNNING CHANGE FOR THE 7.3L TO ALLOW BETTER DEFINITION ON CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION TESTS IN PROCESS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51092, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0782961014 -- CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON'. *TT (NHTSA ID #50408, OCTOBER 14 1996)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- TSB #982314 -- PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BELT TENSIONER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603761, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #BC0056972301 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING CAN EXHIBIT A COLD START ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE (CHIRP) CONCERN. *JD (NHTSA ID #51407, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC0315961101 -- FEAD BELT SQUEAL, COLD ONLY. *TW (NHTSA ID #50723, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
- TSB #03213 -- A NO-START OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION MAY OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004814, OCTOBER 30 2003)
- TSB #98-4734 -- LACK OF POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE TURBO BOOST (NHTSA ID #607148, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- TSB #97629 -- TRANSMISSION- E4OD- HARSH/DELAYED 2-3 UPSHIFTS- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL AND 49-STATE CALIBRATION- F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 2/3/97 AND ALL 1996 E-350. *JD (NHTSA ID #52014, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #BC3130970221 -- DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN PASSENGER CABIN MAY BE DUE TO POOR CONNECTION AT THE INLET OR OUTLET TO/FROM THE TURBO. *TW (NHTSA ID #51716, FEBRUARY 21 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- TSB #BC3241970210 -- EXHAUST LEAKS OR NOISE AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE Y-PIPE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TW (NHTSA ID #51863, FEBRUARY 10 1997)
- TSB #962213 -- EXHAUST - EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L OR 7.5L ENGINE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50952, OCTOBER 21 1996)
- TSB #BC0883961004 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50440, OCTOBER 04 1996)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- TSB #BC0124970201 -- FOR CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF STALL, ROUGH IDLE, LACKS POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, BACKFIRE, SURGE UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, LOSS IN FUEL PRESSURE UNDER ACCELERATION OF EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51035, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC1013297020 -- STALL, ROUGH IDLE, LACKS POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, BACKFIRE, SURGE UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, LOSS IN FUEL PRESSURE UNDER ACCELERATION OR EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE AND/OR MIL ACTIVATION WITH DTCS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51196, JANUARY 02 1997)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
POWER TRAIN
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #BC2301970501 -- NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW (NHTSA ID #52797, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC0694961023 -- INFORMATION FOR RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND). *TT (NHTSA ID #50366, OCTOBER 23 1996)
- TSB #BC0753961017 -- 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING NOISE WHILE SHIFTING INTO 4L. *TT (NHTSA ID #50392, OCTOBER 17 1996)
- TSB #BC0844961008 -- E4OD TRANS MAY EMIT A TICK/RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHT LOADS IN 1ST GEAR AT 1100 TO 1800 RPM RPM. *TT (NHTSA ID #50429, OCTOBER 08 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #9946 -- CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #604762, MARCH 08 1999)
- TSB #12248 -- SOME HEAVY DUTY AND SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION CONCERNS, INCLUDING STALL ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND / OR A BUZZ NOISE ON ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #615504, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #5316 -- SOME SUPER DUTY 7.3L E4OD AND 7.3L 4R100 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION CONCERNS, INCLUDING STALL ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND / OR A BUZZ NOISE ON ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #615416, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #982312 -- ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC (NHTSA ID #603740, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
- TSB #BC1015397020 -- VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD (NHTSA ID #51218, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0053970201 -- SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD (NHTSA ID #51022, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #962410 -- TRANSMISSION - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50909, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
- TSB #962418 -- TRANSMISSION - E40D - REVISED DESIGN FORWARD PLANET THRUST WASHER - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50916, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- TSB #042107 -- GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014086, DECEMBER 13 2004)
- TSB #04217 -- GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013369, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #00611 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #612924, MARCH 20 2000)
- TSB #12113 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH E40D AND CALIFORNIA CALIBRATION 7-90P-R10/11 MAY STALL DURING LONG DECEL CONDITIONS WHILE IN MKANUAL 1 OR 2 GEAR. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613102, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- TSB #13505 -- ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614630, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #5251 -- SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT 4X4 LIGHTS ON, 4X4 INOPERATIVE AND / OR MULTIPLE GEM CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #615368, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #983070 -- SOMVE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZ / LOW GROWL NOISE COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE TRANSFER CASE MANUAL SHIFT LEVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #607364, FEBRUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #BC0823961010 -- CONCERN OF WATER ENTRY INTO THE TRANSFER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #50418, OCTOBER 10 1996)
- TSB #BC5168961001 -- PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING THE CONCERN OF WATER ENTRY INTO THE TRANSFER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #50448, OCTOBER 01 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- TSB #962612 -- TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50997, DECEMBER 16 1996)
- TSB #96249 -- TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50908, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- TSB #BC0053972301 -- SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD (NHTSA ID #51405, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1012997020 -- DRIVELINE RATTLE OVER BUMPS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51193, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0121970201 -- DRIVELINE RATTLE OVER BUMPS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51032, JANUARY 02 1997)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- TSB #996113 -- EXPERIENCING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606979, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #996139 -- CONCERNS WITH FRONT DIFFERENTIAL NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606989, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #BC3242970210 -- DRIVELINE CLUNKING OR GRUNTING NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #51864, FEBRUARY 10 1997)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- TSB #12905 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606937, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #983074 -- CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607369, FEBRUARY 27 1998)
- TSB #BC5197961001 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #50474, OCTOBER 01 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- TSB #032125 -- AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004836, OCTOBER 30 2003)
- TSB #96246 -- WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50905, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- TSB #98-4742 -- VEHICLE STALLS UPON ACCELERATION. *AK (NHTSA ID #607157, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #BC0696961023 -- CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) W/ CODES P0300 THRU P0308 & ENG RUNES ROUGH/MISSES. *TT (NHTSA ID #50368, OCTOBER 23 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- TSB #BC3363972301 -- THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51449, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1022797230 -- THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51590, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #962511 -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50968, DECEMBER 02 1996)
- TSB #BC0340961127 -- CERTAIN 1997 VEHCILES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE 240 SECOND MISFIRE DELAY. *TW (NHTSA ID #50737, NOVEMBER 27 1996)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- TSB #13054 -- EXPERIENCING WINDNOISE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR GLASS SEAL / WEATHERSTRIP MOLDING AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091846, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #BC3171970217 -- UNEXPLAINED GLASS BREAKAGE OF THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. *TW (NHTSA ID #51784, FEBRUARY 17 1997)
- TSB #BC0120970201 -- DIAGNOSIS WINDNOISE AT THE INNER BELT, RAISE DOOR GLASS TO FULL UP POSITION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51031, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC1012897020 -- WIND NOISE AT THE INNER BELT, RAISE DOOR GLASS TO FULL UP POSITION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51192, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #96221 -- WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW (NHTSA ID #50940, OCTOBER 21 1996)
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #982323 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603930, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #9833 -- SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC (NHTSA ID #600587, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
- TSB #9831 -- REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC (NHTSA ID #600585, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #985029 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS IN THE DOOR SHEET METAL AT THE LOWER REAR OF THE WINDOW OPENING NEAR THE BELT MOLDING. *TT (NHTSA ID #613071, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98-4717 -- VEHICLES EXHIBIT CRACKS IN DOOR SHEET METAL AT LOWER REAR OF THE WINDOW OPENING NEAR BELT MOLDING. *AK (NHTSA ID #607127, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98163 -- LOCKS FAILED. YD (NHTSA ID #6090873, AUGUST 17 1998)
- TSB #BC0697961023 -- WINDNOISE CONCERNS IN THE RIGHT DOOR A-PILLAR AREA OF THE SUPERCAB. *TT (NHTSA ID #50369, OCTOBER 23 1996)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- TSB #00254 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE BUCK, SURGE, OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING / HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #616821, DECEMBER 11 2000)
- TSB #5262 -- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615386, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #BC3153970219 -- INOPERATIVE OR ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION ALONG WITH HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51749, FEBRUARY 19 1997)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- TSB #5250 -- INFORMATION ON SUPER DUTY MODELS WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615367, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98-4722 -- REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE- ROUGH IDLE/MISS. *AK (NHTSA ID #607132, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #4614 -- INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615151, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #BC0693961023 -- INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #50365, OCTOBER 23 1996)
- TSB #BC5201961001 -- INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #50477, OCTOBER 01 1996)
TIRES
- TSB #9852 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601290, APRIL 13 1998)
- TSB #BC5195961001 -- FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #50472, OCTOBER 01 1996)
WHEELS
- TSB #983302 -- THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS HOW SOME HUB O-RINGS MAY BE CUT DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE WHEELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607463, FEBRUARY 04 1998)
- TSB #9811344 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOOSE LUGNUTS AND / OR BROKEN WHEEL STUDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607514, FEBRUARY 01 1998)
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
SEATS
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- TSB #9811342 -- INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE RADIO CHASSIS FROM SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #607512, FEBRUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #BC105849705 -- VEHICLES WITH PREMIUM RADIOS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH VOLUME CONTROL/ON-OFF SWITCH. *TW (NHTSA ID #52864, MAY 01 1997)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #9735 -- AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51662, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
- TSB #96226 -- AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW (NHTSA ID #50945, OCTOBER 21 1996)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #9803000 -- HOTLINE CONTACT ID NUMBER ON OASIS. A NINE DIGIT CONTACT NUMBER IS ATTACHED TO THE OASIS INFORMATION WHEN A VIN AND SYMPTOM CODE IS ENTERED INTO OASIS. *YC (NHTSA ID #602152, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #980298 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE HOTLINE SURVEY. *YC (NHTSA ID #602151, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #BC2363970501 -- THE ONLY AUTHORIZED REPAIR FOR A FRONT FRAME BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET NEEDING REPLACEMENT IS TO REPLACE THE FRAME. *TW (NHTSA ID #52811, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #BC3212970213 -- CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INFORMATION . *TW (NHTSA ID #51809, FEBRUARY 13 1997)
- TSB #BC1020897230 -- AVAILABLITY OF THE SBDS "RED DISC" WITH IMPROVMENTS TO 7.3L/E40D 2-3 SHIFT QUALITY AND ENHANCED APCM FUNTIONING HAS BEEN DELAYED TO LATE FEBRUARY FORM THE ORIGINAL JANUARY 1997 DATE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51568, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC3440972301 -- AVAILABLITY OF THE SBDS "RED DISC" WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO 7.3L/E40D 2-3 SHIFT QUALITY AND ENHANCED APCM FUNCTIONING HAS BEEN DELAYED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51467, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1020097230 -- THE SECOND PRINTING OF THE 1997 OWNERS GUIDE STATES THAT THE VEHICLES 4X4 LONG WHEELBASE MAY HAVE A SNOWPLOW INSTALLED- THIS IS INCORRECT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51560, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC3443972301 -- SECOND PRINTING OF THE 1997 OWNERS GUIDE STATES THAT THE VEHICLES LONG WHEELBASE MAY HAVE A SNOWPLOW INSTALLED- THIS IS INCORRECT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51470, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #97214 -- ENGINE - 7.3L DIT - GLOW PLUG START-UP ON-TIME DURING COLD TEMPERATURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #51400, JANUARY 20 1997)
- TSB #97215 -- DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES FOR OUT-OF-WARRANTY VEHICLES TO BE USED AS A MASTER COPY - DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM ADISTRA. *TW (NHTSA ID #51401, JANUARY 20 1997)
- TSB #BC0345970201 -- DRIVELINE CLUNK, 4.2L BACKFIRE, 4.6L LACK OF POWER, 4.6L MISFIRE/MIL LIGHT ISSUES, AND WINDNOISE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51131, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #962525 -- NOISE - RATTLE - SUMMARY OF CONCERNS - SERVICE TIPS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50981, DECEMBER 02 1996)
- TSB #962518 -- DOOR - POWER POINT ACCESS DOOR BREAKS - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/31/96. *TW (NHTSA ID #50974, DECEMBER 02 1996)