Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03211110/30/2003966710004822No start/hard start and/or long crank time for vehicles with 7.3l di turbo diesel. *tt01/09/2004
03211710/30/200396221110004828The air cleaner element may allow dust to bypass due to the air cleaner element collapsing/distorting under severe dust conditions. *tt01/09/2004
03212310/30/20039761810004834Low rpm, no start, runs poorly, stall. 7.3l dit engine. *tt01/09/2004
03212110/30/20039721610004832A 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. *tt01/09/2004
0321710/30/200395141210004818Rear of engine oil pan, near the crankshaft, may leak oil. *tt01/08/2004
0321410/30/20039510710004815Poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to idle speed. *tt01/08/2004
0321510/30/20039510810004816Hard starting after the fuel injectors have been replaced. *tt01/08/2004
0321210/30/20039551910004813Hesitation, stumble, lack of power, rough idle and poor performance on vehicles with 7.3l di turbo diesel built from 2/9/94. *tt01/08/2004
03211010/30/20039631810004821Hard or no start, hesitation, idle rough, low power, misses, stalls. *tt01/08/2004
1445511/01/2000616551Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs. *tt03/02/2001
98032504/01/1998603518Cold engine upper knock/tick. *yc07/18/2000
98505811/01/1998613195Subject regarding external oil leaks - repeat message. *tt06/19/2000
01019801/01/1998605721Some vehicles may develop cavitation erosion in the cylinder wall of the engine. *tt07/22/1999
98274004/01/1998603593Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable. *yc02/25/1999
9761803/17/199752000Low 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. *jd07/17/1997
9721601/20/199751404Leak - oil leakat engine valley pan and/or high pressure oil pump - vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine. *tw06/27/1997
BC143299509009/01/199545788Engine moan at approximately 1900 rpm due to the flywheel dampening of engine pulses. *tw04/25/1996
956803/01/199539904Revised oil pan gasket. *tw11/01/1995
BC422504/01/19953055147Unknown11/01/1995
9551903/01/199539888Improper oil dipstick causes driveability concerns. *tw11/01/1995
9552203/01/199539891Some diesel powered vehicles are experiencing drive belt tracking concerns due to front end accessory drive pulleys (fead) misalignment. *tw11/01/1995
9552205/01/199545074Accessory drive belts - all 7.3 idi diesels come off accessory drive pulleys - vehicles built after 2/15/92. *tw11/01/1995
9561703/01/199539912Early wear of fead tensioner pulley on vehicles with 5.0l/5.8l engines. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
BC313097022102/21/199751716Diesel exhaust smell in passenger cabin may be due to poor connection at the inlet or outlet to/from the turbo. *tw06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
98030701/01/1998607708Vehicle stalls/quits while driving. *ak02/06/2001
525412/01/1998615371Information on super duty 7.3 dit diesel engine vehicles exhibiti lack of power. *tt01/13/2001
461608/01/1998615154Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start condition. *tt01/02/2001
462508/01/1998615162Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration condition. *tt01/02/2001
462908/01/1998615165Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks. *tt01/02/2001
461708/01/1998615155Brief information on vehicles exhibiting lack of power condition. *tt01/02/2001
98-472609/01/1998607139Repeat message, no change: hard start/ no start. *ak11/02/2000
98031204/01/1998603506Excessive white smoke. verify glow plug operation by performing glow plug system operation check on the hard start/no start diagnostic sheet. *tt07/14/2000
504711/01/1999613141Repeat message regarding a hard start / no start condition. *tt06/19/2000
98504211/01/1998613086Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss condition. *tt06/16/2000
504611/01/1998613103Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting a lack of power. *tt06/16/2000
981133509/24/1999607505Exhibiting a vibration, noise or ground out condition when turning or under load. *tt09/24/1999
98231311/23/1998603760Some vehicles with a 7.3l direct injection (di) turbo diesel engine, one or more of the following concerns may be present: rough idle, stalling, hesitation/ stumble, loss / lack of power, poor fuel economy, and excessive oil consumption.03/04/1999
98032304/01/1998603516Concerns with external oil leaks. *yc02/23/1999
95171408/01/199545971Engine- 'knocking' noise - when operating engine at 200-2300 rpm - fd1460 engine04/25/1996
9571241013During highway deceleration or engine start-up, there may be a hooting noise coming from the engine compartment. *tw11/01/1995
9571004/01/199541011Some vehicles may exhibit a poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to the idle speed. *tw11/01/1995
9551403/01/199539886Revised oil fill procedures. *tw11/01/1995
9552403/01/199539892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
9510705/01/199542092Vehicles may exhibit a poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to idle speed. *tw11/01/1995
BC422504/01/19953055147Unknown11/01/1995
957904/01/199541010Vehicles with 7.3l direct injection diesel engines may experience one or more of the following conditions: rough idle, stalling hesitation/stumble, loss/lack of power, poor fuel economy excessive oil consumption. *tw11/01/1995
958804/01/199541029Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
974802/17/199751691Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9l engine. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
0321310/30/20039561310004814A no-start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently. *tt01/08/2004
98-473409/01/1998607148Lack of power due to failure of engine turbo boost11/02/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
95101505/01/199542099Hydromounted cab - evaporative emission lines rubbing on the fender. *tw11/01/1995
9571904/01/199541019Green condensate or white smoke coming from exhaust pipe. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
98231011/23/1998603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak03/03/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BC324197021002/10/199751863Exhaust leaks or noise at the joint between the y-pipe and the exhaust manifold. *tw07/17/1997
96221310/21/199650952Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0l or 7.5l engine. *tw06/17/1997
BC088396100410/04/199650440Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
01/01/19011
 Consumer complaint concerning the 1995 f250 under hood fire defect. *ts the consumer stated she has 2 other ford vehicles a 1994 ford f250 and 1994 ford f350 that did have under hood fires, but not the 1995 f250 which a recall letter was sent. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03/10/2003135774108/09/1994
 While driving our 1994 ford f250, it caught on fire. this truck was used in our business and was well taken care of with regular maintenance performed. it was a total loss along with tools and equipment used in our business. we realize this is not a recall year, but aparently there is a problem that needs to be addressed.
500001
 Oil pan rusted out. dealer and the manufacturer were contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do about it.*ak
 At 50,000 miles engine oil pan has became rusted and leaked. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
04/02/1999
 Oil pan is rusted from the inside out, causing an oil leakage. *ak
 Tensioner idler arm comes apart cause unknown losing power immediately. please describe details. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/21/20000
 Consumer bought a used vehicle. later, found out that it was leaking oil/there was no catalytic converter/ brakes shimmied, and smoke came from under the hood.*ak
04/12/1999711/01/1996
 The tensioner has broken seven times in two years. when the tensioner breaks, the belt that operates the whole system breaks. the dealer has been contacted previously. they stated that this was a problem with the ford trucks, but they offered no recourse. we have been very fortunate that no injury has occured due to this problem. however, it is very costly to repair every two to three months.
12/29/1998
 Consumer was driving at 55 mph without prior warning the back of the motor caught on fire which caused the consumer to get out.fire was coming vents, and vehicle burned up. consumer did smell smoke coming from the vehicle. *ak
12/21/1998
 While pulling a horse trailer, driving down a busy highway, the engine died. the battery light came and the truck stalled. driver was able to restart the truck and get off highway safely. right afterwards the truck died again and lost steering and braking capabilites, and coasted off the road. the truck was towed to the dealership and being repaired. *ak
07/03/19981
 Engine fire.(ohio traffic report).
01/01/1995111/01/1994
 Engine stalls.
105/27/1996
 Transmission spout connector has been missing since vehicle came from the factory. this was discovered when transmission was removed to allow for replacement of engine.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
 Serpentine belt is not aligned correctly and separates from the engine, resulting in loss of control. dealer has been notified.*ak
10/01/19941
 Serpentine belt broke at 14,000 miles, destroying oil nbooler lines that pass below the engine. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
05/08/200366000001/05/1998
 Two exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side closest to the firewall have broken off on my 94 ford f-250 with the 460 c.i.engine. this results in noise and exhaust smells entering the cab. the dealership agrees that this is common problem with this engine but wants $1700.00to repair it.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
04/21/20000
 Consumer bought a used vehicle. later, found out that it was leaking oil/there was no catalytic converter/ brakes shimmied, and smoke came from under the hood.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
03/06/1999
 Defective exhaust manifold leaks and overheats, causing exhaust manifold to warp and other engine problems which may cause a loss of control. *ak *ml
 New upgraded design of exhaust pipe does not fit the manifold of the vehicle. please give any further details. *ak

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