1998 Ford F-150 technical service bulletins
285 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Ford F-150.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles...
- Safety recall 11S21
- Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles...
- Ford/lincoln: safety recall issued due to one or both fuel tank straps fracturing due to being in high...
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Rear axle noise repair
- 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
- Axle whine howl
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
- Rear axle noise repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Power steering leak - service tip
- Whine from power steering
- Pop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position
- Driveline clunking/grunting noise or shudder sensation during light to moderate accelreation and/or braking
- Remote oil filter adaptor replacement - new service part
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with no hard fault
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Damaged rear license plate lamps due to rocks and/or gravel hitting the lamp assemblies
- Various intermittent electrical concerns including but not limited to some accessories remaining powered...
- Compressed natural gas (CNG)
- Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition
- Bi-fuel lpg vehicles (with coolant lock off) may exhibit a no start condition
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Tailgate locking by itself when slammed shut or when the vehicle is being driven over rough roads
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles
- Driver's side door glass that binds when operated
- Locking tailgate locks itself
- Reduced power steering assist and/or power steering leaks when driven in temperatures equal to or less...
- On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- No/hard start in cold ambients / new two-piece block heater cord released
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient...
- Some bi-fuel cang and lpg vehicles may exhibit a no start condition
- Some bi-fuel lpg vehicles (with coolant lock off) may exhibit a no start condition
- Some vehicles equipped with bi-fuel (cng/lpg) alternate fuel engines may exhibit hard / no start, runs...
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge
- Snow packing of the air filter when driving in severe snow conditions may exhibit loss of power and / or...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions including lacks power, hesitates, hard to start,...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles may exhibit rough idle or no start when cold
- Some dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, or no start in cold conditions
- Some vehicles with 4R700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil...
- A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no crank, no start condition due to corrosion of the starter cable b+ terminal...
- Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6L 2V engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage...
- A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit high idle and/or pcv system icing after steady state driving in extreme cold...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a grabbing condition from the rear drum brakes during the first few brake...
- Some vehicles may exhibit corrosion at the attachment point of the starter cable b+ terminal, at the...
- Some vehicles may experience a cosmetic crack in the outer door panel at the lower rear corner of window...
- Brake shift interlock
- Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available
- Concerns with corroded positive starter cable
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition
- Some vehicles equipped with remote locking tailgates may exhibit a tailgate locking itself when the...
- Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (PID), inputs and outputs...
- A condition may exist where a driveline vibration and / or a transmission fluid leak from the extension...
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles may exhibit a water leak around the rear (sliding) window
- Safety recall update to replace locking lug nuts
- Subject regarding high idle and/or check engine light condition
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, or 6.8L engine may exhibit a rough idle / miss after start-up in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no crank / no start condition in temperatures below 12 degrees c (10 degrees f)
- 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 bulletin involves fuel door label application / replacement
- This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt
- Some vehicles may experience spark knock during light-to-moderate accelerations
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- Steering -alignment-toe set procedure service tip
- The seat back may not latch/ lock in the desired position and remain folded forward over the seat cushion
- Fuel may leak from the spring lock couplings
- Transmission fluid leaks at radiator
- Floor mat installation procedure service tip
- Installation of vinyl floor mats service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code(s) P030X (cylinder #1 through #8 misfire detected) that...
- Information regarding malfunction indicator lamp on -P030X dtc's contact request / detroit area
- 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...
- Some vehicles with 4.6L, or 6.8L engines may exhibit a roller finger follower coming off during engine...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a windshield creak / squeak
- Vehicles may experience inner fender well- dented or dinged from stones being thrown into wheelwell
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes may appear
- Cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the window opening near the belt molding.
- 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 diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- On 4X2 vehicles with 4R70W and 139 inch wheelbase, a vibration from transmission and / or a transmission...
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the window opening near the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit dents on the wheel well sheet metal of the pcik-up box area when used in...
- 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
- Subject on engine coolant leaking into the engine oil on some vehicles
- 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...
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Vehicles with 4.2L engine (canadian) may backfire on acceleration at all ambient temperature
- Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts
- Information regarding outward dents in pickup box wheel wells
- Information regarding steering gear leaks from input shaft seals
- Information regarding transmission trouble codes
- Information regarding the winners of the edsr of the month quality awards for the month of august
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2L
- Information regarding vehicles that exhibit cracks in the door sheet metal
- Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder
- Vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, 4R100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may...
- This online bulletin addresses concerns with cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the...
- This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal /...
- Information pertaining to conditions with red staining (SPOTS) on the front bumper wing ends
- Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4R70W may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension...
- Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area
- On some vehicles the front bumpers may exhibit red staining (SPOTS) on the bumer wing ends
- Some 4X4 vehicles built with center disconnect front axles may exhibit a moaning noise from the front...
- Vehicles may experience a moaning noise heard at approximately 1100 RPM with the a/c compressor engaged
- Some vehicles may exhibit an induction backfire on accelerations and decelerations during all ambient...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, 4R100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler...
- Concerns with engine coolant leaking into engine oil on some vehicles
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding anti-lock brake lamp illumination, increased break pedal effort and / or false anti-lock...
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling noise while driving with a/c in the off position at speeds above 64...
- 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...
- Conditions on rear drum grabbing during first few brake applications while brakes are cold
- Vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator lamp with no diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Subject regarding rear spring rattle
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Some vehicles built with 3-LEAF or 4-LEAF rear springs may exhibit a rear spring rattle
- Subject regarding rear spring clip kits for vehicles exhibiting a rear spring rattle
- Subject regarding the availability of rear spring clip kits for vehicles exhibiting rear spring rattle
- 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 engine knock at cold start-up
- Information on using 1999 procedures manual for side mirror replacement
- Experiencing front differential noise
- Concerns with front differential noise
- Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal...
- Experiencing a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage
- Some vehicles may experience an idle vibration
- Some vhicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator lamp with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
- Some vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator lamp on with no diagnostic trouble...
- Owner notification for replacement of engine cylinder heads
- Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a idle vibration.
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator
- Vehicles experiencing increased brake pedal effort and / or false ABS cycling at low speeds, or ABS lamp...
- Subject regarding front differential noise investigation
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, 4R100 transmission an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may...
- Experiencing whistling noise coming from the front of the vehicle at highway speeds
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a moan noise from the front differential when the vehicle is operating in...
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator
- 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 electronic shift on the fly 4X4 systems may stick in 4X4 low
- Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock
- Information on vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Information on diagnosticing erratic windshield wiper operation
- Subject regarding misfire codes on all engines
- Some vehicles equipped with M5OD R2 manual transmission may exhibit a gear shift rattle condition in third...
- Some vehicles built with the 4.2L engine that are operating in mexico may exhibit a backfire concern
- Some texas department of transportation (DOT) trucks may encounter a radio frequency interference (RFI)...
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- The malfucntion indicator lamp ( MIL ) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0455 may be...
- During high idle speeds throttle sticks after steady state driving in cold ambient temperatures
- A new parking brake control rubber bumper stop is now available for service
- Vehicles built with 3-LEAF rear springs may exhibit a rear spring rattle mjs
- Some vehicles may exhibit cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the window opening near the...
- Information regarding a new service part released for the license plate light circuit which will reduce...
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L or 6.8L engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles built with 3-LEAF rear springs may exhibit a rear spring rattle
- Experiencing cold engine knock (repeat / revised message)
- Subject regarding idle vibration (repeat message)
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Some vehicles with electronic shift on the fly 4X4 systems may stick in 4X4 low
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Cold start engine noise
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- 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
- Vehicles exhibit cracks in door sheet metal at lower rear of the window opening near belt molding
- Vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Cold engine knock 5.4L action
- Locks failed
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- Install a revised child seat tether kit.
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear axle noise
- Brief information on vehicles exhibit vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Cold engine knock
- Malfunction indicator lamp on, with P0300 - P0308 misfire diagnostic trouble codes with a 4.6L engine
- Subject regarding the nagative battery terminal cover on some vehicles
- Some super cab vehicles may exhibit a moan / droan in the cab at 1500 - 1600 RPM or a cab vibration at...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rubbing or squeak noise as the steering wheel is turned
- Some trucks built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and trucks built with 16 inch steel wheels may...
- Experiencing a rubbing or squeak noise as the steering wheel is turned
- Some supercab vehicles may exhibit a moan / droan in the cab at 1500 - 1600 RPM or a cab vibration at 1800...
- Some vehicles built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and with 16 inch steel wheels may exhibit...
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- A vibration at highway speeds may be felt on some vehicles
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Symptoms regarding P0300-P0308 misfire dtcs with 4.6L engines
- Brief information giving the correct part number for TSB 98-3-12
- If you encounter a vehicle with a missing wheel hub o-ring, do not install a new o-ring
- Vehicles with manual transmissions may have a customer concern of inoperative cruise control
- Concerns of squeaky / noisy pitman arm
- A customer conern of inoperative cruise control
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with hesitation, stumble, surge, miss, rough idle, stall at idle
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0503 may be stored...
- 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
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers
- Concerns with water leaking at the rear sliding backglass
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- This bulletin provides procedures on neutralizing the exhaust, transmission and engine mounts
- This bulletin mentions how some hub o-rings may be cut during the installation of the wheels
- Concerns of frame strike on the rear axle
- 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
- Somve vehicles may exhibit a buzz / low growl noise coming from the area of the transfer case manual shift...
- Important information on using the ngs (new generation star) tester on some vehciles
- Information on removing the radio chassis from some vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit loose lugnuts and / or broken wheel studs
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip
- Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions
- Some vehicles may exhibit cab vibration
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Concerns with waterleak conditions at the back glass on some vehicles
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
- Brief information regarding cylinder head temperature (CHT) and fail safe cooling
- Vehicles with premium radios will be equipped with volume control/on-off switch
- Information for when replacing an interior trim component under warranty
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