Body and Frame: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Recall 97V136000: Console Armrest Defect
• Customer Interest
  • 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
  • Remote Keyless Entry - Inoperative
  • Side Doors - Wind Noises
    • Overview
    • Windnoise Service Tips
    • Weatherstrip Windnoise or Appearance Service Tips
    • Verification
    • 3X5" Card Test
    • Chalk Test
    • Door Adjusting
  • Power Seat Switch - Button Comes Off
  • Console - CD Player Skips/Squeaks/Vibration
  • Trailer Wiring - Lamp Outage Module Damage
  • Paint - Rough Texture
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
    • Identification
      • Overview
      • Concern Description
      • Decontamination Procedure
      • Surface Correction Following Decontam./Neutralization
  • Front Seat Back - Recliner Lever Bent
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • 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
    • Power Seat Switch - Button Comes Off
    • Trailer Wiring - Lamp Outage Module Damage
    • Lamp Outage Module Housing/Components - Melting
    • Paint - Rough Texture
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
      • Identification
        • Overview
        • Concern Description
        • Decontamination Procedure
        • Surface Correction Following Decontam./Neutralization
    • Front Seat Back - Recliner Lever Bent
  • Customer Interest
    • 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
    • Remote Keyless Entry - Inoperative
    • Side Doors - Wind Noises
      • Overview
      • Windnoise Service Tips
      • Weatherstrip Windnoise or Appearance Service Tips
      • Verification
      • 3X5" Card Test
      • Chalk Test
      • Door Adjusting
    • Power Seat Switch - Button Comes Off
    • Console - CD Player Skips/Squeaks/Vibration
    • Trailer Wiring - Lamp Outage Module Damage
    • Paint - Rough Texture
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
      • Identification
        • Overview
        • Concern Description
        • Decontamination Procedure
        • Surface Correction Following Decontam./Neutralization
    • Front Seat Back - Recliner Lever Bent
  • Inoperative
    • Remote Keyless Entry - Inoperative
    • Trailer Wiring - Lamp Outage Module Damage
  • Noise
    • Side Doors - Wind Noises
      • Overview
      • Windnoise Service Tips
      • Weatherstrip Windnoise or Appearance Service Tips
      • Verification
      • 3X5" Card Test
      • Chalk Test
      • Door Adjusting
    • Console - CD Player Skips/Squeaks/Vibration
  • Poor performance
    • Console - CD Player Skips/Squeaks/Vibration
  • Recalls
    • Recall 97V136000: Console Armrest Defect
  • Vibration
    • Console - CD Player Skips/Squeaks/Vibration
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
  • 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
  • Remote Keyless Entry - Inoperative
  • Side Doors - Wind Noises
    • Overview
    • Windnoise Service Tips
    • Weatherstrip Windnoise or Appearance Service Tips
    • Verification
    • 3X5" Card Test
    • Chalk Test
    • Door Adjusting
  • Power Seat Switch - Button Comes Off
  • Interior Door Trim Panel - Replacement Tip
  • Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
  • Front Bumper Bracket - Replacement Tip
  • Recall 97V136000: Console Armrest Defect
  • Console - CD Player Skips/Squeaks/Vibration
  • Trailer Wiring - Lamp Outage Module Damage
  • Lamp Outage Module Housing/Components - Melting
  • Remote Keyless Entry - Diagnostic Service Tips
    • Overview
    • Reference Procedure Steps For RKE Programming
  • Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
    • Overview
    • Service Tips
      • Remote Entry System Diagnosis
      • Keyless Entry System (Wired or Wireless)
      • Remote Entry or Other Feature Operation
  • Interior Trim - Vinyl Surface Repair Tips
  • Locks - Lock Service Packages Available
  • Paint - Codes and Colors/Cross Reference
  • Paint - Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
    • Overview
    • Preparation
    • Service Notes
    • Removing Scratches/Swirl Marks/Restore Dull Finish
    • Med. Scratches, Small Dirt Particles, Grind & Sanding Marks
    • Run and Sag Removal
    • Wet Sanding For Defect Removal
    • General Techniques and Hints
  • Paint - Materials For After Warranty/Warranty Repairs
  • Paint - Rough Texture
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
    • Identification
      • Overview
      • Concern Description
      • Decontamination Procedure
      • Surface Correction Following Decontam./Neutralization
  • Floor Mat - Installation Procedure Service Tip
  • Hood Lamp Switch - Revised
  • Front Seat Back - Recliner Lever Bent
  • Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips