Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 985A23 | 03/18/1998 | 601026 | A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians in helping to resolve pull or drift conditions. *tt | 12/11/2000 | |
| 985A25 | 03/18/1998 | 601027 | A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles. *yc | 06/19/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/20/2003 | 40036 | 15 | 10/22/1997 |
| 1997 ford f250hd mileage of 40,036 and garage kept exhaust manifold rusted, corroded and cracked-bolts rusted to the manifold, can't get spark plugs out because rusted to the head - motor mount steel is rusted along with the bolts, valve cover has rust holes and corrosion, coil that bolts onto the valve cover is swollen from rust and corrosion- bolts have popped out and are rusted, all emissions tubes are rusted through and rusted together, oil pan bolts are all rusted and disintegrated, transmission lines are rusted into the radiator, steering gearbox is severely corroded and bolts are rusting off, power steering lines and power steering are rusted through, airconditioning lines are rusted through, ****brake lines are rusted through and proportionate valve for brakes is severely rusted*****, dust covers on front wheels rusted through, front drive shaft and universal joint are severely rusted, all aluminum parts and brackets are oxidized, and the core supports are rusted through. i have contacted the dealership where bought the truck new and ford customer service and have been told this is not their problems because it is not under warranty anymore. the engine in a 6 year old vehicle should not be rusted like this. i have pictures of the damage - in the pictures you can see the ford part stickers are like new while everything around them is rusted. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/14/2004 | 70000 | 2 | 11/15/1997 |
| Dt: consumer states that the steel brake lines were rusted. consumer noticed the problem when he stepped on the brakes and they went to the floor in august 2004. then , in june 2005 this happened again on the front lines. in august 2004 consumer replaced the brake line himself in the rear, which was still good. *ak | |||
| 02/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Problems with oil pan, brakes, transmission and exhaust manifold.*mr the front end casing cracked. the oil pan, brake and transmission lines rusted out. the bolt heads rotted off from the exhaust manifolds, and the heads cracked as a result. the rear end cap rusted along with the pollution control valves. the left front tire tilted as a result in a cracked front end housing leaving a 1 gap. a front tire alignment was needed. *ph *jb | |||