1998 Ford E-150 technical service bulletins
60 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Ford E-150.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes
- Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance
- Front brake pad wear
- Vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50-55 mph. tt
- Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit accelerated front disc brake pad wear under extreme loading conditions
- Information used when servicing, or replacing the cng fuel fill valve on all dedicated and bi-fuel cng...
- Some vehicles may exhibit rapid wear of the front brake pads (under 10,000 miles)
- Driveline vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Subject on engine coolant leaking into the engine oil on some vehicles
- Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2L
- Concerns with the oil dipstick and / or pcv valve dislodging from the engine and / or engine oil leaking...
- Concerns with engine coolant leaking into engine oil on some vehicles
- Subject regarding the availability of the fqr anti-lock braking system hydraulic control unit (abs-hcu)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear axle noise
- Malfunction indicator lamp on, with P0300 - P0308 misfire diagnostic trouble codes with a 4.6L engine
- Symptoms regarding P0300-P0308 misfire dtcs with 4.6L engines
- Some vehicles with the 4.2L engine may exhibit a vibration or boom, off idle between 870-900 rpms
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.2L engine may exhibit a vibration or boom, off idle between 870 - 900 rpms
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
- Information on brake rotor turning/replacing
- Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps
- Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in PCM calibration for vehicles which display lack of power...
- Information on erratic or self locking door locks
- Information for concerns of check engine light 'on' on 4.2L/4.6L/5.4L/6.8L vehicles
- On various 4.0L applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft
- Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3RD door
- Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks
- Connection between the sender (9A299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to...
- Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal
- Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak
- An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.e
- Vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while shifting into 4L
- Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/...
- Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open...
- Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound...
- Concerns of check engine light (MIL) w/codes P0300 thru P0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a...
- Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (EHCU) on 4WABS
- Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during...
- Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph
- Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack...
- Information on stowing the spare tire stowage
- Information on ABS sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'
- Information for air bag DTC B1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate...
- Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4R70W transmission has a concern of shudder from the...
- Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes P0171 & P0174 (vacuum leak)
- Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line...
- Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster
- Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light)
- Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise...
- Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an...
- Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option
- Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return...
- Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been...
- Electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) invalid diagnostic codes U1235 & 155 may be stored if the...
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1998 Ford E-150?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history