1999 Ford Econoline technical service bulletins
146 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 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
- Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start
- Emission recall 04E10: compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles - fitting connector replacement
- Air bag lamp illuminated
- 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...
- Vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine built after engine serial number 896812 may have a injection...
- 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
- Concerns of diagnostic trouble code P1280 retrived fromthe power train control module (PCM)
- 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...
- A condition may exist where the malfunction indicator lamp is on with diagnostic trouble code P0340...
- 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 engines after serial number 0896812 (engine build date),...
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3 dit engine may exhibit engine roughness, misses, buck / jerk, hesitation /...
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit an engine that runs rough, misses, buck / jerk,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an incorrect P1729 (4X4 low switch) diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in continues...
- Information on 7.3L dit vehicles exhibiting an intermittent engine knock which may be perceived as a rod knock
- 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 may exhibit fuel cackle in warm weather and / or in a high altitude area
- Vehicles equipped with 4.6L engine built march 1, 1999 or later may exhibit a check engine light with a...
- Some vehicles without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L engines may exhibit a check engine light with a diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit diesel engine may exhibit fuel cackle in warm weather and / or in a...
- On some vehicles without cruise control, the engine may idle at the normal engine RPM but lacks the cold...
- 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...
- Subject regarding intermittent transmission control indicator lamp or malfunction indicator lamp illumination
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent transmission control indicator lamp or malfunction indicator...
- Subject regarding front passenger side stepwell cover not flush
- Vehicles equipped with 4.6L engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp and diagnostic trouble codes...
- Vehicles built after 5/19/1999 with the 7.3L dit with a engine serial # greater than 1039780 now have a...
- 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
- Information regarding fuel cackle
- Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a hard / no / slow starting condition
- Vehicles with 5.4L engines and 9VZA-AH or 9VZA-BL calibrations may set a MIL light with a diagnostic...
- 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...
- Engineering is currently investigating conditions with 4.6L equipped vehicles exhibiting a MIL and...
- Information on diagnosing turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor diagnostic trouble codes P0715 / P0717 / and P0718
- Subject regarding medium trucks equipped with 7.3L dit exhibiting fuel cackle
- Some medium trucks equipped with 7.3L dit may exhibit an intermittent engine knock perceived to be fuel cackle
- 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...
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.4L and 4R70W transmision may exhibit a fluid leak at the extension housing area
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with either dana 80 or S135 axle may exhibit fluid leakage from the axle vent tube...
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit diesel engines may develop a cracked flexplate
- Some vehicles with 5.4L engines and 9VZA-AH or 9VZA-BL calibrations may set a malfunction indicator light...
- 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...
- Concerns with fluid leaks at the transmission extension housing area
- Subject regarding transmission exhibiting a fluid leak at the extension housing area
- 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
- 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 on new part numbers for instrument clusters
- Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up
- Information regarding the improved radiator support
- 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
- 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
- Some vehicles with 4R100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 1728...
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a hard to diagnose squeak / rattle noise concern
- Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code...
- 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 that are loaded to the upper end of gvw, with the majority of the load between the axles,...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left
- 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 new 4R100 transmission
- The 4R100 transmission will have an orange "prior to repair" tag on the fluid pan
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