Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 032128 | 10/30/2003 | 971211 | 10004839 | Coolant may leak at the rear oil header. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 95616 | 03/01/1995 | 39911 | Cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4225 | 04/01/1995 | 3055147 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 |
| 032119 | 10/30/2003 | 97113 | 10004830 | An engine vibration and/or moaning noise at 2600-3000 rpm. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032111 | 10/30/2003 | 9667 | 10004822 | No start/hard start and/or long crank time for vehicles with 7.3l di turbo diesel. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032117 | 10/30/2003 | 962211 | 10004828 | The air cleaner element may allow dust to bypass due to the air cleaner element collapsing/distorting under severe dust conditions. *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 |
| 032113 | 10/30/2003 | 96167 | 10004824 | Engine noise similar t a rod knock. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 03219 | 10/30/2003 | 9618 | 10004820 | Availability of new sealant for servicing 7.3l di turbo engine. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| 14455 | 11/01/2000 | 616551 | Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs. *tt | 03/02/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 982740 | 04/01/1998 | 603593 | Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| BC2445970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52843 | F series with 7.5l engines - vehicles have exhibited high oil level readings on the dipstick. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 97113 | 01/02/1997 | 51368 | An engine vibration and/or moaning noise at 2600-3000 rpm may occur on some vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 97114 | 01/02/1997 | 51369 | Engine compartment noise-buzzing or knocking- right front of engine-after starting. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 - DIESEL | |||||
| 97629 | 03/17/1997 | 52014 | Transmission- e4od- harsh/delayed 2-3 upshifts- vehicles with 7.3l diesel and 49-state calibration- f-series built through 2/3/97 and all 1996 e-350. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC3130970221 | 02/21/1997 | 51716 | Diesel exhaust smell in passenger cabin may be due to poor connection at the inlet or outlet to/from the turbo. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01246 | 12/10/2001 | 630515 | Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt | 04/18/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 4625 | 08/01/1998 | 615162 | Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration 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 | |
| 96727 | 03/25/1996 | 613349 | Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine is cold and under acceleration. *tt | 06/22/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 9811335 | 09/24/1999 | 607505 | Exhibiting a vibration, noise or ground out condition when turning or under load. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 9811346 | 02/01/1998 | 607516 | Some vehicles may experience an intermittent stall condition after a long deceleration when using the m1 or m2 gear on the e40d or when using a lower gear with the m50d for engine braking. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 980323 | 04/01/1998 | 603516 | Concerns with external oil leaks. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
| BC0256970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51092 | A running change for the 7.3l to allow better definition on cylinder contribution tests in process. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 962212 | 10/21/1996 | 50951 | Engine compartment noise - buzzing or knocking - right front of engine - after starting - 4.9l engines - f series built from 8/1/94 through 10/15/95 - econolines built from 8/15/94 through 10/15/95. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 |
| 982314 | 11/23/1998 | 603761 | Premature wear of the belt tensioner may occur on some vehicles. *yc | 03/04/1999 | |
| 9748 | 02/17/1997 | 51691 | Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9l engine. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 03213 | 10/30/2003 | 95613 | 10004814 | A no-start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| 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 | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 981512 | 08/03/1998 | 609551 | A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. ak | 04/03/2000 | |
| 982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| BC3241970210 | 02/10/1997 | 51863 | Exhaust leaks or noise at the joint between the y-pipe and the exhaust manifold. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| 1 | |||
| The left front radiator support broke. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/05/2009 | 210000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f250. his vehicle caught on fire while he was making repairs to the engine. the fire spread to the wiring harness and burned the high pressure oil line. he had to disconnect the batteries. the ford manufacturer was notified of the failure. fords legal department sent a letter denying responsibility , because the vehicle was not repaired by a ford dealer. the failure mileage was 210,000. | |||
| 01/06/2001 | 1 | ||
| Idler pulley came off of the motor, causing serpentine belt, power steering, power brakes, and vacuum pump to fail. *slc | |||
| 08/31/2000 | 1 | 02/26/1996 | |
| Engine pulley was coming off the crankshaft due to sheared off bolts. dealer notified, and repairs made at consumer's cost. *ak the crankshaft pulley failed because it is defective. *yh | |||
| Experienced front main seal failure during sub-zero temperatures, resulting in rupture of main oil seal which caused cooling fan to blow oil onto engine, dealer kept vehicle for concern of possible fire risk. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 360000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford f250. the contact stated that during deceleration, shifting into reverse, or while in idle the vehicle intermittently stalled. the manufacturer was notified in reference to recall# 07v553000, engine and engine cooling, engine, diesel who confirmed that his vin was excluded. no repairs have been made. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 360,000 and the current mileage was unknown. updated 10/06/09 *bf updated 10/08/09 | |||
| 07/18/2006 | 102000 | 2 | 02/01/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f250. the contact stated that the cam position sensor failed without warning and the motor failed as well. the sensor is located on the lower front end of the motor of the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle would shut off without warning while driving various speeds. he called the ford manufacturer and they stated that they have been aware of the issue since 1996, but has done nothing to correct the failure. the failure mileage was 102,000. update 09/10/08 *cw the cam shaft position sensor was the cause of the engine stalling. updated 09/16/08 *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| The truck was parked for 10+ days without being started. the truck caught fire in the engine compartment and was so severe that the inspectors could not determine the cause. there was no other ignition source anywhere around the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| The truck stalls and goes completely dead. there is not a set pattern to the problem. some weeks it happens more then others. it happens in both two wheel and four wheel operation, load and no load conditions. it is most dangerous in traffic and maneuvers since the power steering is gone | |||
| 10/13/1999 | 5 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Fuel is leaking causing engine to shut off, dealer has replaced the fuel filter housing assembly, resealed o-rings, replaced low pressure fuel sensor, replaced pressure switch, and tightened fuel lines, however the problem still occurs. transmission bucks at take off. vehicle experienced an oil leak. *slc | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| The auto trans will lock up in 1st gear and will not shift to 2nd. this has happend many times . when it dose lock in first gear the engine will run to the gov. and stay there as long as you hold the throttle down and then shift with a bang. if you let off of the throttle the truck will free wheel. every time this has happend | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 11/25/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Serpentine belt tensioner failure due to prematurely worn bushing. problem is well known among dealership mechanics. this part controls the tension on the single serpentine belt which operates the power steering pump (may result in loss of ability to steer upon failure), the ac compressor, the water pump (may cause vehicle to overheat upon failure) and the alternator for the vehicle's electrical system. *ak | |||
| 12/11/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| When driving through a small snow drift, on an isolated country road, snow dislodged the serpentine belt, thus disconnecting power steering, power brakes, the cooling system and discharging the battery. luckily a passing snow plow operator assisted us or this could have had more tragic results. we have asked ford engineers to assist with a solution. skid plates are not made for this vehicle nor can they apparently be manufactured because of the nature of the suspension system. while our local dealer is helping to problem solve, we continue to have no reply nor interest from ford, who claims that any sollution would be considered an accessory or improvement rather than a repair. we feel that since this vehicle is advertised as a rugged off-road four-wheel drive vehicle that is depicted blasting through deep snow drifts on commercials, it probably shouldn't break down and strand passengers when the truck is confronted with normal winter driving conditions. further, it shouldn't leave the passengers stranded without power,engine cooling, power steering and brakes. | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| While driving in snow conditions fan belt fell off due to snow hitting the underbody of the vehicle, allowing all electrical functions to stop. private mechanic replaced the belt after dealer was unable to/refused to cover cost. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/11/1999 | |||
| Bolt that holds the power steering snapped in half. after snapping in half, vibrated out towards power steering pump pulley, causing the pulley to lock up, and breaking the power steering pump bracket. thi s caused the main drive belt to come off, leaving consumer without brakes or steering. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1999 | 1 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Serpentine belt failed causing noise. mjs | |||
| 12/02/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Bushing on belt tensioner on 7.3 liter diesel engine fails - known defect by ford personell. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 03/08/2001 | |||
| Rubbert intake boot from cleanser to turbo has fallen apart. had to have an upgraded version of intake boot replaced by an independent mechanic.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/09/2000 | 1 | 11/14/1996 | |
| Vehicle would not start. consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. so consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. dealer charged a $1000 to take them out.*ak the light at the rear of the vehicle failed. the starter failed three times. a/c failed. the gear shifter failed. the exhaust system failed. brake caliper and rotor failed. wires underhood rust out. power steering hose failed. *yh | |||
| 06/25/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| I was told by local dealer the exahust manifolds were not covered under warnty. when i took the truck to my local dealership the first time reporting the problem they said the pinging at highway speeds was not a problem. now weve had to pay a $1100 repair with less than 36,000 miles of use. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 10/09/1998 | 26664 | 2 | 03/01/1996 |
| There was a knocking noise coming from the exhaust manifold area. dealership was aware of problem.*ak. the dealer replaced both exhaust manifolds, y pipe and the catalytic converter which caused the overheating.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 1 | 05/18/1996 | ||
| Egr valve replaced causing rough idle. mjs | |||