Ford B Series 1996
Model B Series made in 1996 by Ford got 41 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 96731 | 03/25/1996 | 613353 | Subject regarding the stoplamp diode location and replacement procedure on vehicles built since 12/90 with hydraulic brakes. *tt | 06/22/2000 | |
| 99133 | 06/28/1999 | 606491 | Subject regarding intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is activated. *tt | 08/25/1999 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 981511 | 08/03/1998 | 609550 | Hard to start vehicle at cold temperature.*ak | 01/29/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| BC3236970211 | 02/11/1997 | 51861 | Fd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 97315 | 02/03/1997 | 51677 | No start- starter will not turn engine over- vehicles with fd1060 engine. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 962218 | 10/21/1996 | 50957 | Starter - starter does not engage and/or starter may cycle (engage-disengage-engage) while cranking - vehicles equipped with an fd engine and an allison md3000 transmission built through 8/1/96, *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 98614 | 03/30/1998 | 601325 | The coolant temperature gauge reading may be inaccurate. *yc | 07/22/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 9983 | 05/03/1999 | 606401 | Experiencing various intermittent concerns, such as low coolant level sensor leaking coolant into wiring harness. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97117 | 01/02/1997 | 51377 | Heater- lack of heat in passenger compartment- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine- cooling system- engine does not reach operating temperature- vehicles equipped with fd1060 engine. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0187960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46446 | On f/b series w/ fd 1060 engine there may be a concern regarding insuffi- cient in-cab heat. to resolve this, the current thermostat can be replaced with a new low leak thermostat. the needed parts are available from cummis engine. refer t | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 97118 | 01/02/1997 | 51378 | Engine- fd1060 or fd1460- high vibration at low engine rpm- vibration- high- at low engine rpm- vehicles with fd1060 or fd1460 engine. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 97517 | 03/03/1997 | 51957 | Engine- diesel- fd1060 and fd1460- white smoke from exhaust- service tip. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 97716 | 03/31/1997 | 51928 | Fuel injection pump- bosch- service information for fd1060/1460 diesel engines. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 97411 | 02/17/1997 | 51696 | Fead belt- high wear and/or comes off of the drive pulley- vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 6/1/96 with fd1060 engine. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 962529 | 12/02/1996 | 50985 | Fead belt - high wear and/or comes off the drive pulley - vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 9/1/96 with fd1060 engine. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 97630 | 03/17/1997 | 52015 | Hard starting- possible plugged catalytic converter/muffler (ccm)- vehicles built after 11/29/93 equipped with 1994 emission level fd1060 or fd1460 diesel engine. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| 17467 | 01/01/2005 | 18366 | 10007319 | Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt | 06/10/2004 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| BC3505972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51493 | The fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1018797230 | 01/23/1997 | 51544 | Diagnose the fuel shutoff solenoid on the p-7100 pump. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| BC0604961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50787 | New fuel hose to replace the hose used in the low pressure fuel return system - the current hose may show sighn of deterioation or cracks. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 96715 | 03/25/1996 | 613336 | Subject regarding a new single key locksets installed on certain trial vehicles. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 6473 | 06/01/1999 | 606868 | Some medium trucks produced at kentucky assembly plant may exhibit oil leaking out of the transmission shift lever. *tt | 09/07/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0601961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50784 | Many manual transmissions that are replaced/repaired under warranty and returned to the wprc show signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | |||||
| 12564 | 03/01/1999 | 6091810 | Subject regarding proper operation and interpretation of dual air pressure gauge readings. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| 5899 | 03/01/1999 | 605258 | Clarification pertaining to the dual air pressure gauge function. *tt | 06/07/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 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. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| BC0203960102 | 12/01/1995 | 9-10-13 | 46415 | W/ hydraulic brakes & tilt hood, hydraulic fluid may leak from the brake pump reservoir. tsb 95-10-13 provided a reservoir support bracket to minimize leakage. it was determined that this repair was not entirely effective. engineering is w | 04/25/1996 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 02169 | 08/19/2002 | 635976 | Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 99205 | 10/04/1999 | 6089647 | Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure. *tt | 02/10/2000 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
| 97218 | 01/20/1997 | 51417 | Suspension - noise from front spring rear hanger - revised rear spring hanger insulator pad - vehicles equipped with 6000, 7000 or 9000 lb axles built through 10/1/97. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| BC2312970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52807 | New throttle cable to reduce vibration atthe accelerator pedal. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| 991413 | 07/12/1999 | 608429 | Vehicles equipped with fd1060 or fd1460 midrange diesel engines may experience a vibration or buzz through the throttle pedal. *tt | 11/30/1999 | |