2001 Ford E Series technical service bulletins
109 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 Ford E Series.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- 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...
- Fuel conditioner
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
- 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 cold weather reverse engagement stall
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
- Hard start or no start
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Some 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals may leak oil around the exhaust back pressure actuator (EBP)
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Rear leaf spring noise
- High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug
- Clunk from front suspension
- Engine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1876, B1880, B1915 and/or B1920 airbag electronic crash sensor (ECS)...
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Air bag lamp illuminated
- External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3L dit engines
- Engine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine
- A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo
- Gradual loss of power at cruise
- No turbine shaft speed (TSS) displayed using ngs or wds
- 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
- Rough idle and/or misfire with diagnostic trouble code P0316 after an overnight soak in extreme cold and...
- Leak oil around the exhaust backpressure actuator (EBP) - 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
- 7.3L diesel high pressure oil pump leak
- Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Turbo pedestal seal oil leak around the exhaust back pressure (EBP) actuator
- 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,...
- Throttle control splash shield installation requirements
- Servicing multifunction switch wiring interference
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- 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
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
- Water pump pulley bolts loose
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R100 transmission and built between january 1, 2001 and may 1, 2002 may...
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with either P0171 - P0174 or P0172 - P0175 codes...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L 2V engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit a slight oil leak or weep at the cylinder head...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight oil leak at the cylinder head to block joint
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Concerns of diagnostic trouble code P1280 retrived fromthe power train control module (PCM)
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions of hard start / no start / rough running
- Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with P0171 - P0174 or P0172 - P0175 codes with...
- Some vehicles with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition
- 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 a coolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- 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 vehicles may exhibit a miss or popping through the intake or exhaust
- Some vehicles may exhibita coolant leak from the water pump weep hole
- Some e-series equipped with an rv modified power seat may exhibit failure of the power pedestal motor
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission, having a transmission build date between 7/27/2000 and...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1...
- 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...
- Oscillating airflow noise from the exhaust backpressure valve (EBP) at low ambient temperature (<40...
- Oscillating airflow noise from the exhaust backpressure valve (EBP) at low ambient temperature (<4.5...
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- Some vehicles manufactured as incomplete vehicles (1FD in the first three positions of VIN) equipped with...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6L romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head...
- Some vans / wagons with 138 inch wheelbase and 4R70W transmission (drive shaft >70 inch) may exhibit a...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit loose turbo bolts on the turbo housing
- Subject regarding heater core sound
- Some vehicles equipped with belt minder starting 4/13/2000 with buzzer modules may exhibit an intermittent...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk that CAN be felt or heard through the steering wheel
- Subject regarding front suspension inspection procedures
- 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
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