1997 Ford E Series technical service bulletins
123 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford E Series.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just...
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Diagnostic trouble code B1876, B1880, B1915 and/or B1920 in the ecs module - vehicles equipped with...
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1876, B1880, B1915 and/or B1920 airbag electronic crash sensor (ECS)...
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Air bag lamp illuminated
- Rolling idle, surge on vehicles built 8/96 through 12/96 with 7.3L engine
- External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3L dit engines
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Repeated blown fuses for rear in vehicle circuits with inoperative rear brake or tail lamps
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles
- On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Reports that certain vehicles appear to be dogtracking
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
- This bulletin states that some 4.6L fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller or larger knock sensor...
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some dedicated and bi-fuel cng vehicles may exhibit a condition of fuel leak or fuel odor at the cng fuel...
- Some vehicles equipped with aftermarket high-current devices may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes B1876,...
- Some dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, or no start in cold conditions
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and P030X codes
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of oil contamination in cooling system
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L di engine may exhibit false diagnostic trouble codes P1105, P1106 (upper...
- Brake shift interlock
- Information on a reinforcement kit for vehicles exhibiting failure of the power seat pedestal motor
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel leak at cng fill valve
- Some e-series equipped with an rv modified power seat may exhibit failure of the power pedestal motor
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveline clunk / thump noise condition on initial acceleration from a stop.
- Some vehicles with high odometer reading or severe service may exhibit a creaking noise when turning wheel...
- Some vehicles manufactured as incomplete vehicles (1FD in the first three positions of VIN) equipped with...
- Some vans / wagons with 138 inch wheelbase and 4R70W transmission (drive shaft >70 inch) may exhibit a...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk that CAN be felt or heard through the steering wheel
- Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs
- Subject regarding front suspension inspection procedures
- Some vehicles with 4.6L fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in...
- A-pillar sheet metal cracks around front door hinges; front door skin separates and door inner sheet metal...
- Some vehicles with 4.6L fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition after installation of a new 6.8L engine assembly
- Concerns with a no start condition after installation of a new 6.8L engine assembly
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk that CAN be felt or heard through the steering wheel
- Experiencing a clunking type noise that CAN be felt or hear through the steering wheel
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup
- Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at...
- Experiencing engine knock at initial cold startup
- Some vehicles with an illuminated air bag lamp may have modified seat configurations which may have been...
- Some vehicles with an illuminated air bag lamp may have modified seat configurations
- Some vehicles may exhibit a crack on the right rear side of the #1 crossmember resulting in a creaking...
- Some vehicles built before april 1, 1999 may have a customer concern of a clunk felt / heard in the...
- Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a concern with the amount of sound, whine produced...
- Addressing tire balance hints
- Concerns of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- Customer may complain of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- Some customers may comment on a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- Information on the improved lower intake manifold side gaskets
- Information regarding the improved radiator support
- Exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) PO351 and / or P0356...
- Some vehicles may retreieve malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0351 and...
- Some vehicles under severe duty cycles may exhibit cracks on the lower radiator support
- Concerns with cracks on the right rear side of the #1 frame crossmember
- Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the...
- Some vehicles equipped with 6.8L engine, may exhibit a customer concern of engine roar or engine noise for...
- Vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of fvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may...
- Vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left, due to incorrect front end alignment settings
- Some vehicles equipped with 6.8L engines, may exhibit a customer concern or engine roar or engine noise...
- Some vehicles with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left
- Some vehicles may exhibit power door locks that self activate, are inoperative, or remote keyless entry...
- Some vehicles with 7.3L dit engines may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time
- Condition with rough idle
- Experiencing rough idle/miss
- Some vehicles experiencing hard start/ no start
- Symptoms with lack of power
- Complaints regarding the fuel economy
- Conditions with pressure being higher/lower than expected
- Concerns with external oil leaks
- Vehicles with the E4OD are added to the fqr ( ford quality renewal ) assembly program
- Park brake cable drag, causing rear brake vibration
- Brief information regarding cylinder head temperature (CHT) and fail safe cooling
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E40D transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- 4X4 front axle is leaking through the vent tube
- A running change for the 7.3L to allow better definition on cylinder contribution tests in process
- Investigating 7.3L irregular idle
- 'Off-idle' vibration/boom/drone emitting from the exhaust system on 4.2L engines. tt
- Concerns of check engine light (MIL) w/ codes P0300 thru P0308 & eng runes rough/misses
- Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal
- Concerns of check engine light 'on'
- E4OD trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1ST gear at 1100 to 1800 RPM RPM
- Airbag light on & code 21, may be caused by an electromagnetic interference generated within the...
- Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds
- For misfire concerns on 4.2L/4.6L/5.4L/6.8L engines
- Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level
- Incorrect information in 1997 evtm manual
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