1996 Ford F-150 technical service bulletins
121 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1996 Ford F-150.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Aftermarket wiring alterations - service tip
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Compressed natural gas (CNG)
- Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some bi-fuel cang and lpg vehicles may exhibit a no start condition
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition
- 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...
- 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
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (PCM) replacement during service and may not...
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- All 4X4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- 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...
- Information regarding transmission trouble codes
- Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4R70W may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension...
- 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 experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- 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 vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Locks failed
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- 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
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drift or pull to the left while braking
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Information on the defroster performance enhancement.
- Performance enhancement for defroster
- 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
- Part number information for the use of a child seat tether
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal
- Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only
- Wiring- aftermarket wiring alterations- service tip
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Noise- "ratcheting"- front axle- 4X4- self-engagement of automatic hub locks- bronco, F-150 and F-250...
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips
- Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9L engine
- Gem concern - check for more than one gem controlled component that is inoperative or for a string of...
- The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Air bag lamp flash-out code 33 on vehicles equiped with a passenger side air bag
- The ngs displays incorrect date for the ing gem pid on the vehicles
- High shift efforts on manual transmission
- The ngs displays incorrect data for the ign gem pid on the vehicles
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - gaseous fuel prep (GFP) vehicles - powertrain control...
- 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...
- Noise - ratcheting - front axle - 4X4 - self engagement of automatic hub locks
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip
- 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
- Steering - clunk noise from steering column on accelerating and braking
- When diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open) on a...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Transmission - E40D - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip
- A "clunk" noise heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in stop...
- A 'clunk' noise may be heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in...
- Diagnosing an air bag lamp flash-out code 33 (passenger side air bag high resistance or open)
- 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
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil
- Engine compartment noise - buzzing or knocking - right front of engine - after starting - 4.9L engines - f...
- 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
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones
- Some 4R70W transmissions were built with a unique case and require a spacer to be installed between the...
- Subject regarding a new single key locksets installed on certain trial vehicles
- Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine is cold and under acceleration
- Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage
- 4X4 front axles must use hypoid 4X4 gear oil p/n F1TZ-19580-A & high temp 4X4 front axle & wheel bearing...
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Unknown
- Cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps
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