Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0222711/11/200210008310Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj07/27/2004
1740609/01/20041814710008288Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt07/26/2004
1755402/01/200410008119Oil/dust film at cac connections. *mj07/22/2004
03214410/30/2003029410004855Some vehicles equipped with the 7.3l diesel engine, may exhibit a no crank condition or exhibit excessive noise when cranking. *tt01/12/2004
0391105/12/200310002783Rough idle and/or hesitation when acclerating on certain super duty vehicles equipped with a 5.4l or 6.8l engine. *tt09/17/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
029405/13/2002636094A no crank condition or exhibit excessive noise when cranking. *tt11/05/2002
1550012/01/2001630609Concerns with low power while in reverse. *tt04/18/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1651810/30/200310004881Accessory drive belt squealing noise from the engine area when the engine fan clutch is engaged while operated in hot dusty climates. various models including 2003 f450/550. *tt01/13/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02/01/20010
 Clutch came apart. consumer was not able to push clutch into change gears, took to dealer, and they replaced clutch / flywheel and transmission.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
12/02/2001108/25/2000
 While driving vehicle, and upon impact of hitting a pole, the airbags did not deploy. *ak. consumer stated when the bumper anf grille was removed there was no air bag sensor, the vehicle hit pole and went air borne and landed on a 3ft rock upon hitting a tree, consumer stated the transmission and engine had previously been replaced.*slc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
 Exhaust pipe is polluting strong gases and smoke. vehicle only has 6000 miles will contact manufacturer. *ak
06/19/20005
 While traveling and depressing clutch, pedal would not depress. consumer stopped vehicle by depressing brake pedal. *ak clutch plate breaks in same spot every time it breaks, this has happened four times, consumer has been told the motor is too strong for transmission which is causing clutch to tear up. air conditioner failed, transmission missing one belt and was almost out. exhaust loose. wire harness dangling under vehicle, electrical repairs complete, however consumer did not specify what kind of repairs. 3 tires failed, 2 experienced tread separation, one tire general replaced, no size or dot number. recall 01v046 regarding valve stems, consumer paid for replacement of valve stems, due to they had rotted. *slc