2001 Ford F-150 technical service bulletins
169 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 Ford F-150.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is an Oil Dipstick
- 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...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P1131 and/or P1151 - 4.2L engine
- 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
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Splicing new wire(s) into existing electrical harness
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Power steering leak - service tip
- Axle whine 40-60 mph
- 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
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Engine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
- Heritage F-150 4X2 with 8.8 inch rear axle - whine/howl noise from rear axle
- Bed extender component replacement service tip
- Correct lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Steering idler arm noise
- 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...
- Rough idle and/or misfire with diagnostic trouble code P0316 after an overnight soak in extreme cold and...
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
- Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
- 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
- Whine/howl from rear axle 40 to 60 mph
- 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...
- Throttle control splash shield installation requirements
- Tailgate locking by itself when slammed shut or when the vehicle is being driven over rough roads
- Servicing multifunction switch wiring interference
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- 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
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- 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
- Heavy static or signal loss on two way radio communication
- 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 equipped with a 4R100 transmission and built between january 1, 2001 and may 1, 2002 may...
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- White flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
- Some bi-fuel cng vehicles may exhibit a crank no start condition while operating in alternate fuel mode,...
- Some bi-fuel lpg vehicles may exhibit a no start, rolling idle, surging idle and / or surge at cruise...
- 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 a 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit a slight oil leak or weep at the cylinder head...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent soft clutch pedal which may cause difficulty in shifting gears...
- 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 bi-fuel cng vehicles may exhibit a crank no start condition while operating in alternate fuel mode...
- 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 super crew vehicles may exhibit loose, poor fitting, or wrinkled seat cover upholstery
- 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
- 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 vehicles may exhibit a condition of not being able to disengage clutch as the clutch pedal is stroked...
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with seat integrated restraint seats may exhibit a seat vibration or shake while at...
- 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...
- On some vehicles, the calibration in the alternate fuel control module has incorrect volumetric values for...
- 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 ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised...
- Some supercrew 4X4S may exhibit noise emanating from the front brakes
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L or 5.4L engine may exhibit an engine vibration / rough engine at idle
- Subject regarding customer satisfaction program, vehicles with heavy duty electrical/cooling group,...
- Brake shift interlock
- Information dfpe sensor location
- 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
- 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 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission, having a transmission build date between 7/27/2000 and...
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission exhibiting a no forward or a delayed engagement...
- 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
- Some vehicles built before 3/1/2001 may exhibit a high speed driveline vibration that may cause possible...
- Some supercrews are equipped with a digital memo recorder mounted on the driver's side sun visor which...
- This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter...
- Information on supercrews exhibiting a backwards inserted rear seat headrest
- 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...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- 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
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed of 1200 - 1400 RPM when the vehicle is...
- Subject regarding high idle and/or check engine light condition
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Information regarding power steering pump bolt-correct placement of bolts and washer-windsor built engines
- Concerns with squeaking noise from tie rod end
- Certain supercrews and some vehicles may exhibit a wind noise / boom when driven at high speeds above 55...
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