2000 Ford F-150 technical service bulletins
216 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Ford F-150.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- 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...
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- 1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (CAC) system after certain...
- 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
- Safety belt retraction speed
- 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
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
- Intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in
- 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
- Splicing new wire(s) into existing electrical harness
- 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
- Evidence of oil in the air intake system
- Windnoise and/or a water leak from the sliding back glass area
- Driveline clunking/grunting noise or shudder sensation during light to moderate accelreation and/or braking
- Correct lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
- A vibration and/or rattle condition when the engine is at idle in gear or when accelerating from a slow...
- 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0171, or P0174
- 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Vibration and/or rattle condition when the engine is at idle in gear or when accelerating from a slow...
- 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
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- 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 vehicles with 4-WHEEL disc brakes may exhibit a moan from the rear brakes on light brake applications
- Some lightning and harley davidson supercrews may exhibit check engine light illumination with diagnostic...
- Some vehicles with electronic shift-on-the fly may exhibit an inadvertent 4X4 low engagement while driving
- White flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
- Some bi-fuel cang and lpg vehicles may exhibit a no start condition
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L 2V engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.4L V8 engine may exhibit air induction system conditions as well as engine...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engine may exhibit a lack of power condition
- Some vehicles built at the cuautitlan assembly plant equipped with the 4.2L engine and automatic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight oil leak at the cylinder head to block joint
- 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
- Subject regarding idler arm replacement specifications
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Subject regarding heater hose to fuel rail flex line inspection
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Information on vehicle exhibiting evidence of oil in the air intake system
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5-SPEED mazda R2 manual transmission may exhibit a high effort condition...
- 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 vehicles may exhibit a crank no start condition while operating in bi-fuel mode, vehicle will start...
- 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,...
- Concerns with white flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
- Some lightning model vehicles may exhibit a reduced power assist after the first two or three brake...
- Some bi-fuel equipped vehicles may exhibit reduced engine power, RPM dip or idle surge greater than 200...
- Some cng bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start, long crank, hesitation or reduced engine power while...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Field action to replace the heated exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO) sensor
- Emissions recall 01E16 to replace incorrect hego sensor, the incorrect hego sensor may cause applicable...
- Concerns with pop/clunk/click noise from the front suspension when making low-speed turns in forward or...
- 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
- Exhibiting lack of power condition when vehicle is operated in ambient temperatures
- 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...
- 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 equipped with the 4.2L engine, 4R70W transmission and 3.31 or 3.55 axle ratio may exhibit an...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a grabbing condition from the rear drum brakes during the first few brake...
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised...
- Some vehicles may exhibit corrosion at the attachment point of the starter cable b+ terminal, at the...
- Subject regarding customer satisfaction program, vehicles with heavy duty electrical/cooling group,...
- Some vehicles may experience a cosmetic crack in the outer door panel at the lower rear corner of window...
- Brake shift interlock
- Certain 1999 and 2000 model year F150 lightning vehicles - intercooler replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where all the guages inthe instrument cluster will sweep at initial...
- Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available
- Concerns with the lower power in high ambient temepratures
- Concerns with corroded positive starter cable
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L engine and M5OD 5 speed manual transmissions may exhibit hesitation on...
- Some vehicles may exhibit no start, long crank, or stall while operating in bi-fuel mode, vehicles with...
- Some vehicles equipped with bi-fuel 5.4 l engines may exhibit a stall, RPM dip, or idle surge greater than...
- Some vehicles, bi fuel, may exhibit a no start condition in both the gasoline mode and the alt fuel mode,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of coolant from the charge air cooler reservoir
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loose/detached rear window halo gimp molding
- Some vehicles may exhibit inadvertent 4X4 hi or low shift events, 4X4 and / or low range indicator...
- Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (PID), inputs and outputs...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1...
- Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L engine and 5 speed manual transmission may exhibit a slight hesitation on...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L engine a 5 speed manual transmission may exhibit a slight hesitation on...
- Some flareside and super crew models may exhibit water and dirt which CAN migrate into the tail lamp lens...
- Concerns that some trucks may exhibit a loose / detached rear window halo trim gimp moulding
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
- A condition may exist where a driveline vibration and / or a transmission fluid leak from the extension...
- This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.4L engine may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0300 in memory
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- Some vehilces equipped with 4.6L romeo engine and manual transmission only, may exhibit a check engine...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles when driving in the alternative fuel mode may exhibit a hard start, no start or start then...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a ticking or clicking type noise...
- 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 equipped with 4R100 transmission were built with and without the #8 thrust washer
- Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer as well as 4X4 light inoperative and / or diagnostic trouble code...
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- Some vehicles may produce a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, rough idle, a check engine light, and...
- 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 clunking sound on some svt lightning vehcles during parking maneuvers
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hesitation or buck while driving in any fuel mode (lpg, cng or...
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps,...
- Concerns with the intake manifold leaking or weeping coolant from passenger side gasket at right rear...
- This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt
- Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1635...
- Concerns with squeaking noise from tie rod end
- Some vehicles equipped with a manual transfer case may exhbit an inoperative speedometer
- Concerns with the premium sound system cutting out while driving
- Concerns with a chattering noise from the rear axle heard when turning or cornerning
- Concerns with courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps; power windows; radio; and rear...
- Exhibiting a crackling / popping noise from the exhaust
- Information regarding erractic remote entry functions-new gem released
- Some vehicles may exhibit a delayed operation / inoperative instrument cluster with koeo or koer
- Exhibiting a delayed operation / inoperative instrument cluster with koeo or koer
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (PCM) replacement during service and may not...
- Subject regarding running changes for vehicle quietness
- Concerns with erratic remote entry functions
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Some vehicles may exhibit interior lights, power windows and / or inoperative running board lights for a...
- Some vehicles may exhibit any of P0350 through P0358 coil diagnostic trouble codes, check engine light on...
- Some vehicles with 4.6L, or 6.8L engines may exhibit a roller finger follower coming off during engine...
- Some vehicles may exhibit any of P0350 - P0358 coil (diagnostic trouble codes), check engine light, and...
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.2L engine may exhibit diagnostic troule code (DTC) P0451 (evaporative...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust, vehicles built between 11/1/97 and...
- Vehicles equipped with the 4.2L engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) PO451
- All vehicles may exhibit an inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4X4 light inoperative and/or DTC P1635...
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- Some vehicles built between 11/1/97 and 12/8/99 may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust
- Some lightning models may exhibit a clunking sound from the front end area during parking maneuvers
- Exhibiting a popping noise from the lower control arm
- On some vehicles, the front windshield wipers may operate while the multifunction switch is in the off...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Engineering is currently investigating a condition where popping / cracking sounds CAN be heard from the...
- Information on revised wheel stud and nut diameters
- Service procedure for orange service tagged 4T100 transmissions
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position
- 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 a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2L
- (Continued from 13251 and 13252) uncommanded front wiper function. mjs
- This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal /...
- Concerns with outside passenger or driver side mirror slightly fulttering / shaking at highway speeds
- This online service bulletin mentions that late built regular cabs will not offer a tool box tray located...
- Vehicles built after 7/31/99 will no longer be equipped with a shield covering the starter relay and C120...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a flicker in the dash lamp when switching from the headlamp to the park...
- Vehicles may exhibit an outside passenger or driver side mirror slight flutter / shake at highway speeds
- Owner notification program for headlamp switch replacement
- Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area
- Brief information regarding the discontinued tool box
- Subject regarding discontinue of the engine compartment beauty shield
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flicker in the dash lamps when switching from the headlamp to the park lamp...
- Service procedure for green service tagged 4R70W transmissions
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