1996 Ford Econoline technical service bulletins
135 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1996 Ford Econoline.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. tt
- The water-in-fuel lamp may stay on and the fuel may be slow to drain or not drain at all when the fuel...
- Availability of new sealant for servicing 7.3L di turbo engine
- No start/hard start and/or long crank time for vehicles with 7.3L di turbo diesel
- Some 7.3L diesel vehicles may exhibit an engine miss where the engine may stall and not restart
- A hard start or no start condition in extreme cold weather
- Coolant may leak at the rear oil header
- Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- For 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0340, possible false code
- High pressure oil pump leak
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- An oil leak at the turbocharger pedestal around the exhaust backpressure actuator
- Exhaust air rush noise and lower power
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Information on rear axle whine-vehicles equipped with dana 80 AXLES-5.4L/6.8L and 7.3L
- Some vehicles with dana 80 rear axles may exhibit an excessive amount of axle whine noise
- Brief information stating that a revised fuel gauge has been released for service for bi-fuel vehicles only
- Service tip information on revised fuel tank valve for bi-fuel 4.9L vehicles only
- Some vehicles may exhibit a false high spark advance readings when using a new generator star (NGS) tester
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- Information on the 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now...
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (PCM) replacement during service and may not...
- Customers may be concerned that vehicle looks like it dogtracks, due to a unique feature of the vehicle...
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject regarding 4R100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3L diesel engine
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles equipped with 73L dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Some vehicles with rear brake drums may exhibit brake squeal noise
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Subject regarding a high number of ball joints being replaced as the result of routine inspections or of...
- Complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit diesel engines may develop a cracked flexplate
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Addressing tire balance hints
- Subject regarding tire balance hint
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a "squeaking" or "moaning" noise from the steering column while turning
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Some vehicles with a 7.3L direct injection (DI) turbo diesel engine, one or more of the following concerns...
- Premature wear of the belt tensioner may occur on some vehicles
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- 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 that are loaded to the upper end of gvw, with the majority of the load between the axles,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left
- Exhibiting rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Information on the revised fuel injector o-ring kit
- Locks failed
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- On some vehicles repeat repairs may be made to 4-WHEEL anti-lock braking systems (4WABS) due to...
- A hard to turn ignition key, and/or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder may occur on some vehicles
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Information provided to aid the techinician in diagnosing and repairing various door lock and latch concerns
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear
- Hard start- extreme cold ambient temperature- vehicles with 7.3L diesel engine
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips
- Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9L engine
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Whine from rear axle 50 mph or faster
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Whine from rear axle 50 mph or faster
- 5.8L engine assembly for vehicles is available as a ford quality renewal assembly
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E40D transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket
- Engine compartment noise-"buzzing or knocking"- right front of engine-after starting
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) - diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,...
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Vibration- driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 RPM with converter clutch engaged during...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) - diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,...
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Transmission - E40D - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip
- If a 1996 econoline has an ABS code of 1095, this may have been caused by water intrusion into the hcu/bcu...
- Investigating 7.3L irregular idle
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (IAC) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall -...
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Brakes - ABS bleeding procedures
- Engine compartment noise - buzzing or knocking - right front of engine - after starting - 4.9L engines - f...
- Information on ABS DTC C1141 or C1142
- E4OD trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1ST gear at 1100 to 1800 RPM RPM
- Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds
- For concerns of stalling, reflash PCM w/ 1996 calibration (R11 level)
- Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph
- Vehicles w/ an ABS code 1095, may be caused by water intrusion into the hcu/ECU motor
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones
- Subject regarding a new single key locksets installed on certain trial vehicles
- Concerns with the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp remaining on after the vehicle is started and six (6)...
- On some vehicles, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and code P1411 may be stored in memory
- Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine is cold and under acceleration
- Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage
- Econoline w/ 4WABS may be experiencing false ABS codes which will activate the ABS light
- Headlamp or wheel alignment required because of special bodies added to incomplete vehicles (e/f series...
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps
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