Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
032140 | 10/30/2003 | 00254 | 10004851 | Engine buck, surge or jerk (also known as hitching/hesitation) while the speed control is active through all engine temperatures. *tt | 01/12/2004 |
032120 | 10/30/2003 | 97214 | 10004831 | 7.3l dit glow plug start-up on-time during cold temperature - service tip. *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 |
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 |
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 | |
983301 | 02/04/1998 | 607462 | This bulletin provides procedures on neutralizing the exhaust, transmission and engine mounts. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
976007 | 07/01/1997 | 605786 | Brief information regarding cylinder head temperature (cht) and fail safe cooling. *tt | 07/26/1999 | |
982740 | 04/01/1998 | 603593 | Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
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 | |
BC0315970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51114 | Fead belt squeal, cold only. revised belt released. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
BC0325972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51435 | Some 5.4l front end serpetntine belts may make some noise between temperatures fo 30 f-50 f. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
BC3090970225 | 02/25/1997 | 51690 | Vehicles with a rough running/miss symptom with a misfire dtc on a particular cylinder where normal diagnosis does not pinpoint a cause - check for damage to camshaft. *tw | 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 | |
4638 | 08/01/1998 | 615176 | Malfunction indicator lamp on, with p0300 - p0308 misfire diagnostic trouble codes with a 4.6l engine. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
4625 | 08/01/1998 | 615162 | Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration condition. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
4616 | 08/01/1998 | 615154 | Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start condition. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
4617 | 08/01/1998 | 615155 | Brief information on vehicles exhibiting lack of power condition. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
4629 | 08/01/1998 | 615165 | Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks. *tt | 01/02/2001 | |
98-4738 | 09/01/1998 | 607152 | Cold engine knock 5.4l action. *ak | 11/03/2000 | |
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 | |
983570 | 01/01/1998 | 607838 | Some engines may exhibit oil leakage. *tt | 10/13/1999 | |
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 | |
996034 | 05/01/1999 | 606947 | Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
976011 | 11/01/1997 | 605811 | Customer may complain of intermittent stall / bucks / jerks while driving. *tt | 07/26/1999 | |
982313 | 11/23/1998 | 603760 | Some 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 | |
982110 | 11/01/1998 | 603673 | During high idle speeds throttle sticks after steady state driving in cold ambient temperatures. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
980323 | 04/01/1998 | 603516 | Concerns with external oil leaks. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
980317 | 04/01/1998 | 603510 | Symptoms regarding p0300-p0308 misfire dtcs with 4.6l engines. *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 | |
BC0782961014 | 10/14/1996 | 50408 | Concerns of check engine light 'on'. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
982314 | 11/23/1998 | 603761 | Premature wear of the belt tensioner may occur on some vehicles. *yc | 03/04/1999 | |
BC0056972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51407 | Some vehicles with air conditioning can exhibit a cold start accessory drive belt noise (chirp) concern. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
BC0315961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50723 | Fead belt squeal, cold only. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
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 | |||||
982310 | 11/23/1998 | 603724 | Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak | 03/03/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
BC3510972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51494 | Check engine light on with dtc p0455 in continuous memory on 1997 5.4l vehicle applications. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
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 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
06/17/2006 | 80000 | 1 | |
Attempting to pass on a two line highway when spark plug blew out of engine. vehicle is a 1997 ford f250 4wd 80k miles. repairs involve removing head. cost is $2800. vehicle worthless since don't know when another plug will blow! *jb | |||
05/01/2001 | 103000 | 6 | 09/10/1996 |
The brake pedal had to be pumped in order to get the vehicle to stop. the front and rear rotors have been replaced 5 times. the parking brake cable failed and was replaced. the radiator failed 3 times and the heater core failed. *ts *nlm | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
04/01/2001 | 5 | 09/10/1996 | |
The radiator has been replaced 5 time due to leakage. the heater core has been replaced twice due to leakage. *ts *nlm | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
11/01/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 08/17/2002 |
While driving, the seat reclined which left the driver laying completely down. *jb the seat base assembly had broken on the driver's side front seat. *sc the tie rods had to be replaced. the consumer was unable to shift gears, because the shifter bolts had broke loose from the dash mounts, the head gaskets failed and the check engine light never illuminated. the hub/axle seals were replaced. *jb | |||
07/20/2001 | 1 | ||
Natural gas vehicle. clamp in engine was rubbing onto flexible hose that was hooked to fuel injectors ,causing a hole in flexible hose, emitting natural gas. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak | |||
07/20/2001 | 1 | 11/30/1997 | |
Natural gas vehicle. clamp in the engine was rubbing onto flexible hose that was hooked to fuel injectors, causing a hole in flexible hose, and emitting natural gas. dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak | |||
1 | 11/30/1997 | ||
Natural gas vehicle. clamp in engine was rubbing onto the flexible hose that was hooked to fuel injectors, causing a hole in flexible hose, emitting natural gas. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak | |||
10/01/1998 | 1 | 03/03/1997 | |
Engine oil seals (gaskets) failed. *yc | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
06/05/2001 | |||
Strong odor of diesel was in vehicle. diesel was floating around in engine. diesel hand was going down. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
04/30/2005 | 100000 | 1 | 01/28/2005 |
While driving along a spark plug was blown out of the cylinder with the insuing loud banging scaring the driver and almost causing an accident. ford dealer rethreaded spark plug hole and replaced spark plug. | |||
The vehicle stalls out and dies without warning. the dealer has been contacted. | |||
10/06/1996 | |||
While driving under wet or snowy road conditions the engine goes idle once taking foot off the gas pedal. comsumer also stated that has loss of control of the vehicle once trying and putting on the brakes. consumer contacted the dealer and was told that's how the engine was built into the fuel computer. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
11/18/2003 | 53000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 |
While driving, the vehicle lost steering and braking power. *ak the assembly that tightened the belt drive around the steel shaft about one inch in diameter had broken off at the time where the truck had no brakes or steering. *scc *jb | |||
06/17/1997 | |||
Front end misalignment causing vehicle to vibrate and premature wear of tires. in addition, belt tensioner roller makes noise when vehicle is started, and popping noise from cab when driving over uneven surfaces due to cab mounting bolts to frame being loose. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
Exhaust system is located in the front of rear wheels is causing discoloration of wheels and melting of tires. *ak | |||
10/01/1997 | 1 | 05/10/1997 | |
Upon activation of the brakes during trailor hauling(5th wheel), the exhaust developed a leak in the down line directly after the turbo. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
06/09/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
Oxygen sensor failed. yh | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
08/08/1998 | 1 | 01/15/1997 | |
Engine failed due to overhead cam pulley catalatic converters being totally blocked. yh | |||
11/20/1997 | 6 | ||
A catalytic convertor was put on a diesel truck. this caused a back pressure to occur. a hole was created in bottom of turbo. carbon monoxide was escaping through heater vent, causing a hazardous problem for driver, who became nauseous & had a headache. manufacturer knows about problem, but is not doing anything. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
1 | 05/29/1998 | ||
Consumers vehicle will not pass future vehicle inspections because exhaust pipe exits on the side (design). | |||
10/19/1998 | 10/15/1996 | ||
The exhaust pipe heat shield was in contact with the metal transmission fluid tube from the transmission to the radiator. over a period of time the shield wore a small hole in the tube, resulting in a pinhole, which caused the transmission fluid to be released under pressure directly onto the exhaust pipe. |