1998 Ford Econoline technical service bulletins
179 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 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
- Emission recall 04E10: compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles - fitting connector replacement
- Air bag lamp illuminated
- Significant changes have been made to the 7.3L dit engine effective with the 1998 and 1999 model years
- Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- Some vehicles equipped with aftermarket modifications may exhibit a crank but no start or a hard...
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate with a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1298...
- For 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased...
- Correct fuel pressure test adapter
- Improvements to malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostics
- Vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (UVC) harness...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0340, possible false code
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Repeated blown fuses for rear in vehicle circuits with inoperative rear brake or tail lamps
- False failure of the vapor management valve (VMV)
- Exhaust air rush noise and lower power
- Some vehicles may exhibit interference and / or static in the land-mobile radio
- Some vehicles with 4R700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Some super duty f series and other vehicles equipped with a powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit a noise...
- Some vehicles equipped with a powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the...
- Some vehicles with high odometer reading or severe service may exhibit a creaking noise when turning wheel...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Information on reprogramming a PCM with the latest calibration on certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3L...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, or 6.8L engine may exhibit a rough idle / miss after start-up in...
- 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...
- This service action requires the replacement of two emission control labels
- Some vehicles equipped with powerstroke diesel may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the diesel...
- This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt
- 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
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- Vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration just off idle and or misfire concers may be present on...
- 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...
- A-pillar sheet metal cracks around front door hinges; front door skin separates and door inner sheet metal...
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Information on reprogramming the PCM with the latest calibration
- Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged...
- Vehicles without front dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged...
- Information regarding (NOT) to reprogram a PCM with the latest calibration on a pre-december 1998 build date
- Subject regarding 4R100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3L diesel engine
- Experiencing intermittent or low range of the remote keyless entry (RKE) system
- 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
- Emission recall for vehicles that were built with a fuel filler-valve which could leak while the vehicle...
- Some vehicles without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due...
- 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...
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Subject regarding front passenger side stepwell cover not flush
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Subject regarding E40D / 4R100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding E40D/4R100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification
- Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder
- Information on vehicles with dos (domestic special order) option for drl (daytime running lights)
- Information on diagnosing vehicles with 4R100 transmissions exhibiting turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor...
- Some vehicles with an illuminated air bag lamp may have modified seat configurations which may have been...
- Information on diagnosing turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor diagnostic trouble codes P0715 / P0717 / and P0718
- Some vehicles with an illuminated air bag lamp may have modified seat configurations
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a crack on the right rear side of the #1 crossmember resulting in a creaking...
- Complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system
- Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve on natural gas vehicles
- Some vehicles built before april 1, 1999 may have a customer concern of a clunk felt / heard in the...
- Information on various engines available for the ford qualty renewal (FQR) engine assembly
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit diesel engines may develop a cracked flexplate
- Some vehicles ordered by fleets may have a dso (domestic special order) option of drl (daytime running lights)
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with a false diagnostic trouble...
- Addressing tire balance hints
- Concerns of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve thread
- Customer may complain of a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- Subject regarding tire balance hint
- Some customers may comment on a clunk felt / heard in the steering wheel
- 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...
- Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up
- Information regarding the improved radiator support
- Exhibiting a vibration that may be interpreted as an nvh condition
- Some vehicles under severe duty cycles may exhibit cracks on the lower radiator support
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems
- Concerns with cracks on the right rear side of the #1 frame crossmember
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines may exhibit a cold start engine knock concern until warmed up
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a hard to diagnose squeak / rattle noise concern
- Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern with poor range of the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- 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...
- Some vehicles (built after 1/5/98) and all vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine and 4R100...
- Vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left, due to incorrect front end alignment settings
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L or 6.8L engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up
- Some vehicles equipped with 6.8L engines, may exhibit a customer concern or engine roar or engine noise...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard to diagnose squeak/rattle noise concern
- Some vehicles with 4WABS may have an amber ABS warning indicator illuminated with code C1095 or C1096...
- Some vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of gvw, with the majority of the load between the axles,...
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- Exhibiting rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- A " ticking " noise on initial startup with shift selector in " p " or " n " position may occur on some...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with the power seat control button ( knob ) may detach from the switch actuator
- Information on the revised fuel injector o-ring kit
- Locks failed
- Malfunction indicator lamp failed
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- This bulletin states that for certain vehicles it is not possible to set the check engine light and set...
- Information on setting the check engine light and setting diagnostic trouble code P0455 (evaporative...
- Some vehicles seat belts may be slow to retract
- 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
- Significant changes have been made to the 7.3L dit engine effective with the 1998 and 1999 model years
- A harsh 1-2 shift while driving under light throttle conditions
- Some transmissions may exhibit stalling or no engagement when put into gear
- Conditions with the adapter tool # 014-00931-2 is installed on the fuel pump inlet as described, damage to...
- For certain model vehicles, the 4R70W transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed
- Some vehicles built after 3/10/98 may exhibit a broken temperature blend door
- Some vehicles built through 3/26/98 may exhibit the lower air deflector detaching from the lower radiator...
- 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
- A hard to turn ignition key, and/or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder may occur on some vehicles
- Concerns with no temperature control
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- The 4R70W transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions
- Some vehicles may experience a harsh 1/2 shift while driving under light throttle conditions
- Information on adding or installing a pulley
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Information on the new 4R100 transmission
- Some vehicles with may exhibit higher than normal engine idle speeds
- Experiencing a harsh 1/2 upshift on light throttle
- Some customers may experience a noise while turning
- Addressing a concern with an amber ABS warning indicator illuminated with code 1095 or 1096 stored in...
- Some vehciles may exhibit a slow retracting seat belt
- The 4R100 transmission will have an orange "prior to repair" tag on the fluid pan
- Some customer may complain of a ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park position and neutral position
- Concerns with ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park and neutral position
- Information on servicing an illuminated air bag lamp
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a "squeaking" noise coming from the steering column while turning
- Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions
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