Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
BC422504/01/19953055148Unknown11/01/1995
9561603/01/199539911Cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
BC262195050305/01/199540081Low fan speed at idle has been identified as a potential service issue. *tw11/01/1995
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
03213110/30/20039820510004842Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *tt01/09/2004
03212310/30/20039761810004834Low rpm, no start, runs poorly, stall. 7.3l dit engine. *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
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
0321110/30/200394231510004812Loss of power and malfunction indicator lamp may also illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes 128 and 845 or p0236 and p0238 stored in memory. *tt01/08/2004
03211010/30/20039631810004821Hard or no start, hesitation, idle rough, low power, misses, stalls. *tt01/08/2004
0321910/30/2003961810004820Availability of new sealant for servicing 7.3l di turbo engine. *tt01/08/2004
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
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
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
9711401/02/199751369Engine compartment noise-buzzing or knocking- right front of engine-after starting. *jd06/27/1997
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
BC422504/01/19953055148Unknown11/01/1995
9561703/01/199539912Early wear of fead tensioner pulley on vehicles with 5.0l/5.8l engines. *tw11/01/1995
BC417895040104/01/199539855Engines undergoing a running change to smaller diameter a/c compressor pulley. *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
0124612/10/2001630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt04/18/2002
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
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
461608/01/1998615154Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start 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
9672703/25/1996613349Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine is cold and under acceleration. *tt06/22/2000
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
9820510/12/1998603690Exhibiting rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *yc03/02/1999
98032304/01/1998603516Concerns with external oil leaks. *yc02/23/1999
96221210/21/199650951Engine 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. *tw06/17/1997
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
9551403/01/199539886Revised oil fill procedures. *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
BC422504/01/19953055148Unknown11/01/1995
958804/01/199541029Knocking noise on initial start-up. *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
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
03211410/30/200396171910004825The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear, shred and/or come off during deceleration. *tt01/09/2004
98231411/23/1998603761Premature wear of the belt tensioner may occur on some vehicles. *yc03/04/1999
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
98201010/12/1998603695Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc03/02/1999
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
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
9815608/03/1998609536Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0l 0r 7.5l engine. *ak01/29/2001
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
11/16/20071000001
 Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford f350. the vehicle caught fire approximately one hour after it was parked on the side of the road. the flames were coming from the hood of the vehicle. the fire department was called to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. there was no property damage. the vehicle was not insured for full coverage. recently, the contact received a recall notice and he strongly believes that the fire was related to the recall. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 09/13/08. *lj
02/15/20073
 Failure of the cam position sensor - multiple times. *ak
1
 Vehicle fire. *ak
111/26/1995
 Temperature gauge inoperative.
111/26/1995
 Knocking noise from engine.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
111/26/1995
 Hose fell off.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
07/22/1996102/12/1995
 Thermostat failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/13/20051
 1995 ford f350 caught on fire in engine compartment. *ts *jb
04/17/1996102/12/1995
 Idler pulley failed, causing noise.
 W/power stroke motor oil cooler assembly resulting in repeated leakage after repaired. please describe details. tt
01/09/19952
 Loud noise coming from engine unknown source. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
06/26/20062238281
 On or about 6-26-06 we were getting off highway and make a turn right after. coasted around corner and 1995 f-350 7.3 diesel truck died. was not time to move off the road. truck was toed to shop and was the camshaft sensor. i know recall doesn't cover 1995, but it should, be looked into, as there are plenty older 7.3 on the road. *tr
06/20/2002168000103/12/1998
 Ford f-350,power stroke,injector cup failure, resulting in fuel in the cooling system and consumer not know. the results as you know can become catastrophic, fire ,death, ect. i am a mechanic for cat ,have seen first hand, and also have one of these trucks,there isn't any warning,just over-heats the fuel ,inside the cooling system. have contacted ford but was blown off,i've done this kind of work for 20yrswhat do i know. *jb
12/25/1999
 Due to a defective glow plug in the engine compartment caught on fire. please provide further information. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1
 While driving the engine stalls intermittently causing loss of power steering and brakes. nlm
02/26/20011
 While driving the vehicle developed engine problems, the driver noticed smoke under the hood and pulled to the side and the vehicle became engulfed in flames damaging the entire front end, cab, engine compartment, both front tires and front cargo compartment (ohio traffic crash report). nlm
09/12/19991
 Consumer smelt smoke and discover vehicle was on fire under the hood. the fire casued damage to alternator, serpentine bet and insulation lining of the hood. (ohio traffic crash report) nlm
01/22/1997409/01/1995
 #1 while running 55 mph od indicator light started flashing and transmission shifted out of od and into 1st, shifed back to od after coming to complete stop! parts list: camshaft position sensor #2 while slowing to turn corner od indicator light started flashing and transmission shifted so hard it felt like you just hit somthing parts list camshaft position sensor #3 while running 70 mph od indicator light started flashing and transmission started shifting very hard! parts list kit pump asy-trans oil f ft band asy -trans inter fluid-auto trans gskt-trans ext plate-trans cl ext s plate asy-cl interm plate asy-trans o/dr plate-trans cl ext s gasket gasket converter asy #4 while running 65 mph od indicator light started flashing and engine lost all power, in very heavy fog, forced to stop on very busy hwy! currently in shop do not have parts list yet!!
11/01/19941
 Engine would not start. *dsh
03/05/1996
 While driving on the highway the truck caught fire,was an engine comparment fire. *ak
02/01/19956
 Severe loss of engine power. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
07/22/1996102/12/1995
 Serpentine belts failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
1601/01/1995
 Exhaust system creates pressure which breaks bolts on exhaust manifold or melts yoke pipe, several failures within the system due to a faulty system.
111/26/1995
 Severe exhaust leak.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
12/13/1999104/20/1995
 A leak from the fuel canister, causing fuel leakages on top of firewall and engine. can lead to a possible engine fire. dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
 Exhaust mainfold has warped and is leaking. a tsb has been issued on the vehicle . *ak
11/18/199910/01/1994
 Following servicing and installation of new exhaust manifold, had a bolt/bracket come loose while towing a horse trailer, bolt/bracket impacted left rear tire, inducing a blow out through the tread. failure to properly install bolt/bracket is the primary cause of this damage. extensive damage from this induced tire failure on under body of truck in front of and behind the left rear truck wheel as well as underbody dents to aluminuim horse trailer.
09/30/199812/18/1995
 Exhaust manifold yoke pipe failed.
06/06/1996102/12/1995
 Exhaust manifold bolt broke.
111/26/1995
 Muffler brackets bang against chassis.
03/01/1995310/01/1995
 Exhaust manifold bolts broke 3 times, causing gas vapors to enter vehicle.

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