Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Recall - Rear Tire Inflation Pressure Label Update
- Recall 05V388000: Cruise Control Switch Replacement
- Recall 07V336000: Cruise Control Fire Hazard
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Inspection
- Important Reminder Customer Letter - Truck
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - FJH Parts Application Chart
- Attachment V - Dealer Q & A
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Car - Parts Available
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Truck - Required Service Not Performed Yet
- Owner Letter
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure
- Defroster - Poor Performance
- Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
- Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
- Front Bumper - Cracks/Rusting
- Bumper - Rust Staining
- Overview
- 1997-98 Expedition/F-150/250 LD 4X4 Frnt. Bumper
- 1997-98 F-150/250 LD 4X2 Front Bumper
- 1997-98 F-150/250 LD Rear Bumper (4X2/4X4)
- 1990-97 F-250 HD/F-350/Bronco Frnt./Rear Bumper
- 1997-98 Expedition - Rear Bumper
- 1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper
- 1997 Explorer - Rear Bumper
- 1997 Econoline - Front Bumper
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Vibration/Noise at Highway Speeds
- Front Axle - Ratcheting Noise/Self Engagement of Hubs
- Engine - Stalls When Transmission is Engaged
- Engine - Stall During Transmission Engagement
- A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
- Clutch - Hard to Depress/Premature Slave Cylinder Wear
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P1742 Set
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Steering Column - Clunk Noise
- PCM - MIL ON/Code P1742 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs From P0300 to P0308 Set
- Engine Noise - Knocking Sound - Secondary Air Pump
- Compass/Map Light - Erratic Operation/Burned Out
- Headlamp Housing - Melts
- Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
- Steering/Suspension - Steady State Left Pull/Drift
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Windshield Washer/Coolant Reservoirs - Loose
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Speedometer/Odometer - (Programmable) Pointer Waiver
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Steering Wheel - Clicking Noise Heard When Turning
- A/C System - Insufficient Cooling
- Fuel Vapor Return Tube- Hooting Noise
- A/T - Low Transmission Fluid/Shift/Engagement Concerns
- Chemicals,Additives
- Bumper - Rust Staining
- Overview
- 1997-98 Expedition/F-150/250 LD 4X4 Frnt. Bumper
- 1997-98 F-150/250 LD 4X2 Front Bumper
- 1997-98 F-150/250 LD Rear Bumper (4X2/4X4)
- 1990-97 F-250 HD/F-350/Bronco Frnt./Rear Bumper
- 1997-98 Expedition - Rear Bumper
- 1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper
- 1997 Explorer - Rear Bumper
- 1997 Econoline - Front Bumper
- Paint - Rough Texture
- Bumper - Rust Staining
- Factory Modifications
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Recommended Repairs
- Bumper - Rust Staining
- Overview
- 1997-98 Expedition/F-150/250 LD 4X4 Frnt. Bumper
- 1997-98 F-150/250 LD 4X2 Front Bumper
- 1997-98 F-150/250 LD Rear Bumper (4X2/4X4)
- 1990-97 F-250 HD/F-350/Bronco Frnt./Rear Bumper
- 1997-98 Expedition - Rear Bumper
- 1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper
- 1997 Explorer - Rear Bumper
- 1997 Econoline - Front Bumper
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P1742 Set
- Bumper - Rust Staining
- Superceded Bulletins
- 05S28S5 - 09/30/05
- Recall - Speed Control Deactivation Switch Defects
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Circuit Defect
- 05S28S12 - 08/20/07
- 05S28S11 - 08/03/07
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch/Fire Hazard
- Recall - Speed Control System Modification
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Defects
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Modification
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Defect/Fire Hazard
- Recall - Cruise Control Switch Defect
- Paint - Industrial Fallout/Iron Particle Removal
- Locks - Lock Service Package Availability
- Locks - Lock Service Kit Availability
- Locks - Lock Service Kits Availability
- Lock Components - Replacement/Repair Tips
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- Frame - Popping/Creaking noise
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Suspension - Clunk Noise From Ball Joints
- Wire Splicing And Wire Harness- Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair And Wire Splice Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Repair
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Splice Procedure
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Brakes - Roughness/Vibration
- Brake Rotor - Hub Mounted Machining Equipment
- Brakes - Rotor/Drum Sanding Elimination
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - E4OD MIL ON/Codes 62/628/1728 Set
- A/T - E4OD Internal Parts Usage Chart
- A/T - E4OD Parts Usage Chart
- A/T - E4OD Internal Part Usage Chart
- A/T- E4OD/4R100 Parts Usage Chart
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- A/T - Fluid Level/Shift Concerns
- A/T - E4OD Unique Parts Service Tips
- A/T - E4OD Internal Part Usage Table
- PCM - MIL ON/Codes P0300 To P0308 in Memory
- PCM - Reprogramming Service Tip
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- A/T - E4OD MIL ON/DTC's 62/628/1728 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs from P0300 to P0308 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 Through P0308 Set
- PCM - Out Of Vehicle Reprogramming
- Engine - Stall or Hard Start After 1 to 4 Hour Soak
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling/Compressor Failure
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Front Axle Auto Lock Hubs - Ratcheting Noise
- Automatic Hubs - Noise and/or Self Engagement
- A/T - E4OD/4R100 Fluid In-Line Filter Kit
- Steering - Pull Or Drift Left
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - R134A Tracer Dye Factory Installed
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Engine - Stalls When Tranmission is Engaged
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brake and Rotor - Service Tips
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure
- Defroster - Poor Performance
- Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
- Recall - Rear Tire Inflation Pressure Label Update
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
- Front Bumper - Cracks/Rusting
- Bumper - Rust Staining
- Overview
- 1997-98 Expedition/F-150/250 LD 4X4 Frnt. Bumper
- 1997-98 F-150/250 LD 4X2 Front Bumper
- 1997-98 F-150/250 LD Rear Bumper (4X2/4X4)
- 1990-97 F-250 HD/F-350/Bronco Frnt./Rear Bumper
- 1997-98 Expedition - Rear Bumper
- 1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper
- 1997 Explorer - Rear Bumper
- 1997 Econoline - Front Bumper
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Vibration/Noise at Highway Speeds
- Front Axle - Ratcheting Noise/Self Engagement of Hubs
- Engine - Stalls When Transmission is Engaged
- Engine - Stall During Transmission Engagement
- A/T - E4OD Main Regulator Booster Service Tip
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
- Hydraulic Clutch - Bleeding Procedure Service Tips
- Clutch - Hard to Depress/Premature Slave Cylinder Wear
- Universal Joint - Greasable Design Availability
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- PCM - Reprogramming Tips
- PCM - MIL ON/DTC P1742 Set
- PCM - Reprogramming Out of Vehicle
- Emissions/Engine Controls - Driveability Diagnosis
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Crank/Stalling
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Steering Column - Clunk Noise
- PCM - MIL ON/Code P1742 Set
- PCM - MIL ON/DTCs From P0300 to P0308 Set
- Engine Noise - Knocking Sound - Secondary Air Pump
- Recall 05V388000: Cruise Control Switch Replacement
- Compass/Map Light - Erratic Operation/Burned Out
- Brakes - Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
- Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
- Headlamp Housing - Melts
- Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
- NGS Tester - Incorrect Display During Diagnostics
- EEC IV - Self Test Codes and MIL Service Tips
- Overview
- Overview of Three Digit EEC-IV Self-Test Codes
- 1) Technician Not Familiar With Self-Test Code Output
- 2) Inadvertent Erasure of Continuous Memory Self-Test Codes
- 3) Concern Setting Continious Memory Code Isn't Present
- 4) Grounded STO/MIL Circuit
- 5) Engine Running In Hlos
- 6) Misinterpretation of MIL Bulb Check
- 7) MIL Flashes During Self-Test
- 8) Processor KAM Is Erased or Fails
- 9) Damaged Star Tester
- 10) KOEO Processor Ram Test Failed
- 11) Intermittent VSS Fault Detected In Wiggle Mode
- 12) IDM Pulswidth Not Recognized By Processor (EDIS Vehicles)
- 13) Intermittent Ignition System Fault
- 14) Intermittent Open STI Circuit
- 15) Power Lost to EEC Processor
- 16) Other Warning Lamps Mistaken For MIL
- 17) Development Testing /Wrong Processor Released to Production
- A/T - E4OD TCIL Flashing/DTC's 62/628/1728 Stored
- Steering/Suspension - Steady State Left Pull/Drift
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Windshield Washer/Coolant Reservoirs - Loose
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - E4OD Direct Clutch Plate Usage Chart/Service Tip
- A/T - E4OD New Design Overdrive Clutch Piston
- A/T - E4OD Unique Parts Application
- A/T - E4OD Reverse Clutch Piston and Seal Usage
- A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Intermediate Accumulator Regulator Filter/Spring
- A/T - E40D Intermediate Servo Piston Redesigned
- A/T - E40D No Cooler Flow
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Speedometer/Odometer - (Programmable) Pointer Waiver
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
- Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
- Locks - New Designed Lockset Service Tips
- Locks - Lock Service Packages Available
- Paint - Color Codes/Cross References
- Paint - Rough Texture
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Steering Wheel - Clicking Noise Heard When Turning
- A/T - Main Controls/Separator Plate/Gaskets Usage
- A/T - E4OD Redesigned Intermediate Band Apply Servo
- Hood Lamp Switch - Revised
- A/C - R134a Tracer Dye and Three O Ring Spring Couplers
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- A/T - E4OD Forward Thrust Washer Revision
- A/C System - Insufficient Cooling
- Fuel Vapor Return Tube- Hooting Noise
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Brakes - Vibration/Inspection Service Tips
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- A/T - E4OD New Design Elastromeric Gaskets
- A/T - Low Transmission Fluid/Shift/Engagement Concerns
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- Recall 07V336000: Cruise Control Fire Hazard
- Recall - Cruise Control Deactivation Switch Inspection
- Important Reminder Customer Letter - Truck
- Dealer Letter
- Attachment I - Administrative Information
- Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
- Attachment III - Technical Information
- Attachment IV - FJH Parts Application Chart
- Attachment V - Dealer Q & A
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Car - Parts Available
- Important Reminder Owner Letter - Truck - Required Service Not Performed Yet
- Owner Letter