Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03212810/30/200397121110004839Coolant may leak at the rear oil header. *tt01/09/2004
BC422504/01/19953055148Unknown11/01/1995
9561603/01/199539911Cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03211310/30/20039616710004824Engine noise similar t a rod knock. *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
03212610/30/20039792010004837Moaning noise during 1500-2000 rpm on neutral engine run-up, or while driving under load. *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
03211110/30/2003966710004822No start/hard start and/or long crank time for vehicles with 7.3l di turbo diesel. *tt01/09/2004
03211910/30/20039711310004830An engine vibration and/or moaning noise at 2600-3000 rpm. *tt01/09/2004
0321910/30/2003961810004820Availability of new sealant for servicing 7.3l di turbo engine. *tt01/08/2004
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
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
BC244597050105/01/199752843F series with 7.5l engines - vehicles have exhibited high oil level readings on the dipstick. *tw09/18/1997
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
9711301/02/199751368An engine vibration and/or moaning noise at 2600-3000 rpm may occur on some vehicles. *jd06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
9762903/17/199752014Transmission- 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. *jd07/17/1997
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
461608/01/1998615154Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start 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
462508/01/1998615162Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration 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
981134602/01/1998607516Some 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. *tt09/24/1999
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
BC025697020101/02/199751092A running change for the 7.3l to allow better definition on cylinder contribution tests in process. *jd06/27/1997
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
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
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
02/06/2005258000101/09/2005
 Intermittent shut down of the engine. nearly re-ended when vehicle just stopped while going through an intersection. the camshaft posotion sensor (cps) failed. this is a well known problem that ford has done nothing about. it's dangerous. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
08/18/1997106/01/1997
 Water pump failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
05/31/2000102/01/2000
 Fuel leak, fuel pressure regulator housing, fuel heater thermostat replaced 6/12/00. needs fuel injector o-rings and new fuel filter. estimate $690.00 hooks ford commented this is a common problem for these trucks because of the polyurethane seals. ford is no longer using the polyurethane seals. this problem is causing oil to leak into the gas line. is this a driving or epa hazard?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11/20/199808/12/1996
 Oil pump failure.
112/06/1995
 Improper p.s.i. and valve stems.
12/04/1997206/01/1997
 Oil leaks due to a failed flywheel.
08/18/1997306/01/1997
 Gaskets failed several times.
11/14/1996102/19/1996
 Engine timing system failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
11/26/200253396404/08/1996
 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f350. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning and had to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the cam position sensor needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 77,000 and failure mileage was 53,396. updated 03/04/08.*lj
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
 Vehicle stalls at various speeds without warning. sometimes vehicle will restart on its own. dealer and mechanic cannot determine cause. please provide further information. *ak
03/07/20012510/01/2000
 Vehicle stalls at various speeds, sometimes vehicle will restart on its own and sometimes it will light the wait to start light and you must wait to manually restart. this leaves vehicle without power steering or power brakes. this has happened for the last 1500 miles or so. replaced the cmp sensor twice and no trouble codes exists in computer.*ak
01/01/2001103/01/1996
 Delivered new 22 mar. 1996. taken in at 16768 miles on 10-dec. 96 for hard shifting of auto. trans. andoil leak from front main engine seal. waas returned two wks. later for rear engine seal leak. mechanics replaced parts and adj. trans. engine oil leaks stopped, but still had trans. shift problems. front wheels begin to pull hard to left after being taken in to dealer to have tires rotated. they had to be forced off hub by two men. front end alignements were done but at 65000 miles wheels still pull to the left. firestone 235/85/16 tire was replaced because of cracks in belts between tread. cost was prorated. taken in 02 apr. 97. still having shift problems with trans. oil leak from engine oil pan and pump gasket. 30may 97 taken in for both headlight failure. trans still hard to shift. mechanics unable todetermine problem. in aug. 2000 truck was in again for shift problems and trans slipping. we had been driving in georgia, pulling a 36ft. fifthwheel when trans. had a hard time downshifting. the trans. was locked out of overdrive was traveling about 65 mph. and started up a hill when the trans. wouldn't down shift. the truck slowed down to 40 mph. in less than than 60 seconds, in heavy traffic and had problems pullin the rest of the way to michigan. this was late in the evening when shops are closed. by this time truck is out of warrenty but ford mtr. co. and the dealership agreed to pay all but 75.00 of the repairs. the trans. shfts smoother now but it's upshift hard on two occasions from third gear into overdrive. i've pulled the camper approximately 600 miles since the repair and the trans. shifted much smother. my problem now is with my automatic locking 4x4 hubs. i'v used the 4 wheel drive maybe 10 times in mud and snow, never on a hard surface and always released the hubs when disengaging the drive. the hubs went out on 13jan.2001 while in reverse after traveling through snow in my driveway. hope other owners have better luck.
 Vehicle suddenly shuts down completely while in operation. totally lost power.*ak
11/07/1998511/01/1995
 The serpentine belt tensioner is not working properly. ford has put out a tsb for the tensioner. the failing part needs to be replaced. when the belt comes off the tensioner, and the pulleys up front, the truck loses power steering capability as well as power brake capability. if for example my wife was driving the truck, she would probably have an accident because she is not strong enough to turn or press the brakes with enough force to operate the truck to a safe stop. so far i have gone through five belts since oct 1995. i just found out about the tsb through a friend who also owns a powerstroke engine. the tsb is numbered 96-17-19.
112/06/1995
 Oil leak.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
07/25/1997206/01/1997
 Turbocharger assembly failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
05/23/200335846110/08/1996
 1996, f-350, crew cab, 4x4, with 35,000 original miles was towing 5th wheel travel trailer in mountainous area. exhaust pipes caused the spare tire to catch on fire. the spare tire was new and had never been removed since vehicle was purchased in 1996 used, with 3,000 miles on it. the spare tire was about 3-4 inches away from the exhaust pipe heat shield. ( not touching). rear gas tank was not harmed due to quick action on fire extinguishing. driver was unaware of fire until notified by persons outside the vehicle. spare tire burned clear to the core prior to being removed after flames were extinguished. *nlm
501/01/1996
 The emissions tubes have constantly burned out of this truck. they have been replaced numerous times! the dealer stated that these particular parts have been redesigned by ford twice. this defect has caused two minor fires in the firewall. we have been unable to get a full accounting of all work done at all the different dealerships it has been in. i know ford can pull up all warranted work done by vin however they will not do so. i was told by a foreman at a ford truck service center in cullman, alabama that these particular trucks were prone to this defect and most people did not realize this was a facroty problem and traded them off. we cannot afford to trade it off and would be liable if we did not let prople know of this problem. currently our extended warranty has expired and all 4 tubes are burnout.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
12/04/1997106/01/1997
 Manifold sensor failed, causing white smoke.

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