Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 032121 | 10/30/2003 | 97216 | 10004832 | A high number of high pressure rexroth pumps and injection pressure regulators (ipr) are being replaced due to oil leaking, when all that is required is a new gasket or seal on either the pump or ipr. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032123 | 10/30/2003 | 97618 | 10004834 | Low rpm, no start, runs poorly, stall. 7.3l dit engine. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 03214 | 10/30/2003 | 95107 | 10004815 | Poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to idle speed. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| 03215 | 10/30/2003 | 95108 | 10004816 | Hard starting after the fuel injectors have been replaced. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| 032110 | 10/30/2003 | 96318 | 10004821 | Hard or no start, hesitation, idle rough, low power, misses, stalls. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| 980325 | 04/01/1998 | 603518 | Cold engine upper knock/tick. *yc | 07/18/2000 | |
| 985058 | 11/01/1998 | 613195 | Subject regarding external oil leaks - repeat message. *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
| 5050 | 11/01/1998 | 613183 | Repeat message regarding a stall on decel condition. *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
| 97618 | 03/17/1997 | 52000 | Low rpm- 7.3l dit engine fails to start- code 340 stored in memory and/or engine fails to achieve rated speed for 2-3 minutes after extended cold soak- f-series built through 2/9/96 and all econolines. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 97216 | 01/20/1997 | 51404 | Leak - oil leakat engine valley pan and/or high pressure oil pump - vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 980307 | 01/01/1998 | 607708 | Vehicle stalls/quits while driving. *ak | 02/06/2001 | |
| 5254 | 12/01/1998 | 615371 | Information on super duty 7.3 dit diesel engine vehicles exhibiti lack of power. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 4616 | 08/01/1998 | 615154 | Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start condition. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
| 4625 | 08/01/1998 | 615162 | Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration condition. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
| 4629 | 08/01/1998 | 615165 | Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
| 4617 | 08/01/1998 | 615155 | Brief information on vehicles exhibiting lack of power condition. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
| 98-4726 | 09/01/1998 | 607139 | Repeat message, no change: hard start/ no start. *ak | 11/02/2000 | |
| 980312 | 04/01/1998 | 603506 | Excessive white smoke. verify glow plug operation by performing glow plug system operation check on the hard start/no start diagnostic sheet. *tt | 07/14/2000 | |
| 5047 | 11/01/1999 | 613141 | Repeat message regarding a hard start / no start condition. *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
| 5046 | 11/01/1998 | 613103 | Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting a lack of power. *tt | 06/16/2000 | |
| 985042 | 11/01/1998 | 613086 | Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss condition. *tt | 06/16/2000 | |
| 980323 | 04/01/1998 | 603516 | Concerns with external oil leaks. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
| 9599 | 05/01/1995 | 42082 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95107 | 05/01/1995 | 42092 | Vehicles may exhibit a poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to idle speed. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 032114 | 10/30/2003 | 961719 | 10004825 | The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear, shred and/or come off during deceleration. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 98-4734 | 09/01/1998 | 607148 | Lack of power due to failure of engine turbo boost | 11/02/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 98156 | 08/03/1998 | 609536 | Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0l 0r 7.5l engine. *ak | 01/29/2001 | |
| 962213 | 10/21/1996 | 50952 | Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0l or 7.5l engine. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0883961004 | 10/04/1996 | 50440 | Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/15/1996 | 5 | ||
| Radiator leaks. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rattle under hood caused by loose tube. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/27/1995 | |||
| Floor boards are getting very hot while driving, to drive vehicle have to use 2 padding to drive vehicle. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/25/1999 | |||
| Engine manifold bolt broke off or sheared off, causing emission fumes to enter into the vehicle instead of the exhaust pipe. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/06/1997 | 3 | ||
| Consumer has had manifold pipe replace/repaired three times.; 11-16-95, 7-7-96 and 2-7-97. l.b. ford inc. (717-761-6700) did the repairs each time, and was told that the manufacturer was to check problem and get back to them. they have not heard anything, and the problem has occurred again. the vehicle is leaking exhaust from the manifold. *ak | |||