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TSB List for the 1992 Ford Econoline

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 Econoline are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
  • STRUCTURE
  • TIRES
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #DOR-X8B9R-11

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148820

      This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Read More »

    • TSB #99141

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608551

      COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #9997

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606429

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #00510

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612965

      CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. Read More »

    • TSB #6417

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606839

      ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #985153

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613288

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #12070

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613041

      VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #12123

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613145

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #985102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #613252

      SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF GVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

    • TSB #99141

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608417

      SUBJECT REGARDING A HIGH NUMBER OF BALL JOINTS BEING REPLACED AS THE RESULT OF ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OR OF COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #95206

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46473

      UPPER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE EARLY WEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY BE DUE TO ENTRY OF MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION INTO THE BALL JOINTS. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

    • TSB #942610

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1994
      NHTSA ID:
      #38063

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MORE BODY ROLL DUE TO REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF LEAF SPRINGS IN THE ASSEMBLY. *TW Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #985A13

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601012

      THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #95212

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #46478

      THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #032124

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004835

      A HARD START OR NO START CONDITION IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010198

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605721

      SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #95522

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #45074

      ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS - ALL 7.3 IDI DIESELS COME OFF ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 2/15/92. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC3103950301

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39189

      IMPROVED PARTS FOR SERVICE OF DRIVE BELT TRACKING. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #95522

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39891

      SOME DIESEL POWERED VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DRIVE BELT TRACKING CONCERNS DUE TO FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS (FEAD) MISALIGNMENT. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #9568

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39904

      REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #9568

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #3055200

      UNKNOWN Read More »

    • TSB #95310

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39222

      NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #99816

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606420

      FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9588

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #41029

      KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #9568

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #3055200

      UNKNOWN Read More »

    • TSB #95210

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39124

      ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TW Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #9748

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51691

      ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #9777

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51914

      HARD START- EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *JD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #9864

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601312

      INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #95711

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #41012

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *TW Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #BC3131950301

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39190

      SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #BC4157950301

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39208

      NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TW Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #96728

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #613350

      SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #BC0678961025

      Date Announced:
      OCT 25, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50356

      INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #98167

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609736

      TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 UPSHIFT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #98168

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609737

      TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD Read More »

    • TSB #0015

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612203

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Read More »

    • TSB #99152

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608431

      INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9888

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601238

      INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #98123

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605599

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97511

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51945

      FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #951112

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #45085

      REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #95619

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39913

      NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #9568

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #3055200

      UNKNOWN Read More »

    • TSB #95212

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39125

      VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #942318

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1994
      NHTSA ID:
      #37741

      TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW Read More »

    • TSB #942415

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1994
      NHTSA ID:
      #37765

      UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • TSB #03148

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003748

      NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #002310

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616522

      SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0038

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612343

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #962612

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50997

      TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #96249

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50908

      TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #98246

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604059

      FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #99222

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089681

      SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #96246

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50905

      WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #99164

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607657

      CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #ONP/94B56

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1994
      NHTSA ID:
      #37922

      CORROSION BETWEEN THE TAMPER SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CASTING MAY CAUSE FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #9859

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601299

      A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #96221

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50940

      WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

    • TSB #01156

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623944

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #9747

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51689

      FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #12835

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092006

      SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9852

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601290

      INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #99129

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606460

      EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9873

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601341

      EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #99196

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6090087

      INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #9848

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601269

      ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #98419

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601280

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9768

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51987

      FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Read More »

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