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1999 Ford F-350

1999 Ford F-350 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

There are also 13 Ford recalls » 27 defect investigations » 72 TSBs » for the Ford F-350.

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

• TSB #03174 -- STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004025, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
• TSB #01017 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 198196 BOLT-ON STEERING STOPS SERVICE GROUP, ALL MODELS 0307, HR0307A AND HR1000A. *SLC (NHTSA ID #631905, OCTOBER 18 2001)
• TSB #9982 -- CONCERNS WITH STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606400, MAY 03 1999)

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

• TSB #9982 -- EXPERIENCING STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER HITTING BUMPS OR RUTS IN THE ROAD ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #609400, MAY 03 1999)
• TSB #982721 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A POPPING / SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *YC (NHTSA ID #603585, APRIL 01 1998)

SUSPENSION

• TSB #04236 -- VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013413, NOVEMBER 29 2004)
• TSB #9995 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CLEARANCE CONCERNS WHEN USING THE VEHICLE TO TOW SOME GOOSE NECK AND 5TH WHEEL TRAILER APPLICATIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606426, MAY 17 1999)

SUSPENSION:FRONT

• TSB #13470 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610886, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #12611 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGHMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605334, MARCH 01 1999)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

• TSB #15157 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT NOISE CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT STABILITY BAR END LINKS. *YH (NHTSA ID #624569, AUGUST 01 2001)

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #13344 -- SOME F350 SUPER DUTY DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609622, OCTOBER 01 1999)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

• TSB #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 (NHTSA ID #10010734, OCTOBER 01 2004)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #14356 -- CONCERNS WITH REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB (NHTSA ID #618631, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
• TSB #996875 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING ALL BRAKE CONCERNS ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING BRAKE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #608806, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #98B32 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE SHIELD(S). *TT (NHTSA ID #609113, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #98B32 -- SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE SHIELDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606766, JANUARY 01 1999)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

• TSB #14952 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EARLY WEAR OF THE INNER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR DISC BRAKES WHEN OPERATED IN MUD, SLUSH, DIRT, OR OTHER SEVERE CONDITIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #620240, MAY 01 2001)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

• TSB #14356 -- SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKES. *TT (NHTSA ID #620423, JANUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #99136 -- CONCERNS WITH PREMATURE WEAR OF THE INNER REAR PAD. *TT (NHTSA ID #606501, JUNE 28 1999)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

• TSB #9942 -- CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING AT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #604750, MARCH 08 1999)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

• TSB #13384 -- EXHIBITING ABS CODES OF B2141 OR B2477 FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF A GEM MODULE. *TT (NHTSA ID #609661, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #98-4730 -- REPEAT MESSAGE , REVISED CONCERNING ABS LIGHT ON AND 4 WABS CODES SET. *AK (NHTSA ID #607141, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

• TSB #4637 -- ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND 4WABS CODES SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #615175, AUGUST 01 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #17554 -- OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008119, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #02227 -- ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008310, NOVEMBER 11 2002)
• TSB #16403 -- ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008334, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
• TSB #14455 -- OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #616551, NOVEMBER 01 2000)
• TSB #982740 -- CONCERNS WITH HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMPS ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603593, APRIL 01 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #98-4764 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER FROM TAKE OFF UNDER MODERATE TO HARD ACCELERATIONL. *TT (NHTSA ID #607182, SEPTEMBER 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 #983316 -- SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK POSITION AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #607481, FEBRUARY 03 1998)
• TSB #9811264 -- CONCERNS WITH TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #607489, FEBRUARY 01 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER

• TSB #9913127 -- INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING 7.3L DIT VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 4/1/99 EXHIBITING A TURBOCHARGER NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, OR OIL / SOOT PRESENCE ON REAR OF ENGINE OR TURBOCHARGER. *TT (NHTSA ID #609045, AUGUST 01 1999)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #982310 -- MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK (NHTSA ID #603724, NOVEMBER 23 1998)

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #16915 -- EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002626, MAY 01 2004)
• TSB #15292 -- SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO T HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #630192, OCTOBER 01 2001)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

• TSB #98-4720 -- LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT 7.3L DIT. *AK (NHTSA ID #607130, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING

• TSB #985055 -- CONDITION DESCRIBED AS NOISE FROM BELLHOUSING AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #613191, NOVEMBER 01 1998)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #983315 -- THE 4R100 TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE AN ORANGE "PRIOR TO REPAIR" TAG ON THE FLUID PAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #607478, FEBRUARY 03 1998)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

• TSB #98-4719 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REVISED WILL HAVE TO RECONFIGURE GEM WITH SERVICE CARD IF VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. (NHTSA ID #607129, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #18376 -- A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013316, JANUARY 01 2005)
• 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 #98209 -- A " TICKING " NOISE ON INITIAL STARTUP WITH SHIFT SELECTOR IN " P " OR " N " POSITION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603694, OCTOBER 12 1998)
• TSB #98130 -- SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED TRANSMISSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605619, JANUARY 19 1998)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

• TSB #00E12 -- EMMISSION RECALL ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL AND CALIFORNIA WARM WEATHER CALIBRATION - PCM REPROGRAM. *TT (NHTSA ID #616588, NOVEMBER 01 2000)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

• TSB #982463 -- A TEMPORARY TECHNICLA ASSISTANCE HOTLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HELP WITH DIAGNOSTICS AND / OR MECHANICAL CONCERNS WITH THE NEW VENTURE TRANSFER CASE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603529, APRIL 01 1998)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

• TSB #002310 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #616522, NOVEMBER 13 2000)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #031603 -- REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE - DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW). *AR (NHTSA ID #10011164, AUGUST 23 2004)
• TSB #03163 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW) REAR AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A TACTILE POPPING OR AUDIBLE CHATTERING NOISE. THIS POPPING NOISE/FEEL RESULTS FROM THE CLUTCH PLATES AND DISCS (IN THE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL CASE) STICKING AN (NHTSA ID #10003117, AUGUST 18 2003)
• TSB #14253 -- SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRW) MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #620404, JANUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #13349 -- SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609643, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• 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 #4651 -- SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES WITH 6.8 / 7.3L ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615188, AUGUST 01 1998)
• TSB #11768 -- SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES WITH 6.8 / 7.3L ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615269, AUGUST 01 1998)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

• TSB #8207 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 10.50-INCH RING GEAR, FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK AT THE OUTBOARD END OF THE AXLE SHAFT(S). *TT (NHTSA ID #612415, FEBRUARY 01 2000)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #996747 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE TRAILER TOWING RELAYS AND FUSES ARE PROVIDED IN THE TRAILER TOWING KIT. (NHTSA ID #608458, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #9913030 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS: BACKUP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, TRAILER BATTERY FEED INOPERATIVE OR ELECTRIC BRAKE POWER INOPERATIVE (NHTSA ID #609032, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #12562 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091808, MARCH 01 1999)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

• TSB #5901 -- SERVICE TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE (IDM) FAILURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT (NHTSA ID #605259, MARCH 01 1999)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

• TSB #17603 -- AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007395, MARCH 01 2004)

STRUCTURE

• TSB #11508 -- THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT WHEN REMOVING THE A/C COMPRESSOR ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR MOST ATTACHING BOLT INTERFERES WITH THE CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER. *TT (NHTSA ID #613766, APRIL 01 1998)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #18406 -- SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012965, FEBRUARY 01 2005)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

• TSB #99S09 -- RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #606320, MAY 01 1999)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

• TSB #982541 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT HAVE A STRATEGY THAT INCLUDES A COLD WEATHER IDLE KICKER FEATURE WHICH, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY ELEVATE THE IDLE SPEED AFTER 130 SECONDS OF IDLING AT COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603559, APRIL 01 1998)

TIRES

• TSB #983317 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE PRESSURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #607482, FEBRUARY 03 1998)

WHEELS

• TSB #982516 -- CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE CENTER WHEEL ORNAMENT FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *YC (NHTSA ID #603544, APRIL 01 1998)

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

• TSB #9811489 -- SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE CENTER WHEEL ORNAMENT FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALSO THEY HAVE CONCERNS OF HAVING DIFFICULTIES INSTALLING THE CENTER ORNAMENT ON VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613401, JULY 11 2000)

SEATS

• TSB #982693 -- CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPRESSED CONCERNS INVOLVING THE REAR SEAT BACK OPERATION WHEN TRYING TO USE THE LOAD FLOOR OPTION. *YC (NHTSA ID #603581, APRIL 01 1998)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #982452 -- INFORMATION ON THE EFFECT ON VEHICLES WHEN REMOVING THE A/C COMPRESSOR. *YC (NHTSA ID #603524, APRIL 01 1998)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

• TSB #12100 -- SOME VEHICLE VIN NUMBERS WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM VIN CAL ON THE R98NOV MUD. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613087, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #985159 -- SOME VEHICLES VIN NUMBER WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM VIN CAL ON THE R98NOV MUD. *TT (NHTSA ID #613294, NOVEMBER 01 1998)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #7106 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE WINNERS OF THE EDSR OF THE MONTH QUALITY AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090455, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)

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