1997 Ford F-250 technical service bulletins
316 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford F-250.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- 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...
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0603 (powertrain control module keep...
- Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug
- A no-start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently
- An engine vibration and/or moaning noise at 2600-3000 RPM
- 7.3L dit glow plug start-up on-time during cold temperature - service tip
- A high number of high pressure rexroth pumps and injection pressure regulators (IPR) are being replaced...
- Low RPM, no start, runs poorly, stall
- Aftermarket wiring alterations - service tip
- Engine buck, surge or jerk (also known as hitching/hesitation) while the speed control is active through...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- 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,...
- Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles
- On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve
- Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding heater hose to fuel rail flex line inspection
- 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
- A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles may experience a cosmetic crack in the outer door panel at the lower rear corner of window...
- Brake shift interlock
- Concerns with corroded positive starter cable
- Some vehicles may exhibit water in the transfer case, this could cause low range 4X4 lamp to illuminate,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition
- A condition may exist where a driveline vibration and / or a transmission fluid leak from the extension...
- 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
- 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 an engine buck, surge, or jerk (also known as hitching / hesitation) while the...
- 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...
- Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs
- This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt
- 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 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Repeat message regarding a hard start / no start condition
- 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...
- Exhibiting a vibration, noise or ground out condition when turning or under load
- 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...
- Information regarding outward dents in pickup box wheel wells
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some 4X4 vehicles built with center disconnect front axles may exhibit a moaning noise from the front...
- 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...
- 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
- Subject regarding right rear brake concerns under investigation
- Concerns with front differential noise
- Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal...
- Some vehicles may experience an idle vibration
- Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal...
- 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
- 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...
- Customer may complain that the raybestos electronic brake controller does not work, works incorrectly,...
- 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,...
- Some vehicles with higher odometer readings may experience a hesitation on acceleration just off idle and...
- 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
- Information on super duty models with 7.3L diesel engines exhibiting rough idle / miss condition
- Some super duty vehicles with 7.3L dit diesel engines may exhibit 4X4 lights on, 4X4 inoperative and / or...
- Information on super duty 7.3 dit diesel engine vehicles exhibiti lack of power
- Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock
- Information on vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Information on diagnosticing erratic windshield wiper operation
- Service information for vehicles exhibiting stall on deceleration condition
- Subject regarding misfire codes on all engines
- Some super duty 7.3L E4OD and 7.3L 4R100 vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including...
- Some texas department of transportation (DOT) trucks may encounter a radio frequency interference (RFI)...
- Some heavy duty and super duty vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including stall on...
- Condition with water intrusion into the generic electronic module ( gem ) may occur on some vehicles
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Some vehicles with a 7.3L direct injection (DI) turbo diesel engine, one or more of the following concerns...
- Premature wear of the belt tensioner may occur on some vehicles
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- 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
- 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...
- Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss condition
- Some vehicles with E40D and california calibration 7-90P-R10/11 may stall during long decel conditions...
- Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting a lack of power
- 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...
- Subject regarding external oil leaks - repeat message
- Experiencing cold engine knock (repeat / revised message)
- Subject regarding idle vibration (repeat message)
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Cold start engine noise
- 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
- Repeat message, no change- rough idle/miss
- Vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Repeat message, no change: hard start/ no start
- Lack of power due to failure of engine turbo boost
- Cold engine knock 5.4L action
- Vehicle stalls upon acceleration
- Locks failed
- Malfunction indicator lamp failed
- Front end shimmy may occur at various driving speeds and is usually induced when hitting bumps, such as...
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- Install a revised child seat tether kit.
- Information on vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss
- Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start condition
- Brief information on vehicles exhibiting lack of power condition
- Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear axle noise
- Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks
- Brief information on vehicles exhibit vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes
- Cold engine knock
- Malfunction indicator lamp on, with P0300 - P0308 misfire diagnostic trouble codes with a 4.6L engine
- 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
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Information regarding the hotline survey
- Hotline contact id number on oasis
- Experiencing vibration at cruise over 50 mph
- Excessive white smoke
- Symptoms regarding P0300-P0308 misfire dtcs with 4.6L engines
- Concerns with external oil leaks
- Cold engine upper knock/tick
- 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
- Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable
- Concerns of squeaky / noisy pitman arm
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with hesitation, stumble, surge, miss, rough idle, stall at idle
- Concerns with reduced power, stalling, hesitation, and surge
- Subject regarding cold air felt on the floor while in heat mode
- 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
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians in helping to...
- A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles
- The rear parking brake cables may bind and not allow the rear brake shoes to return fully to the anchor...
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0503 may be stored...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- A grabbing condition and / or squeal noise from the rear brakes during first few brake applications after...
- 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
- 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
- Somve vehicles may exhibit a buzz / low growl noise coming from the area of the transfer case manual shift...
- Information on removing the radio chassis from some vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit loose lugnuts and / or broken wheel studs
- Some vehicles may experience an intermittent stall condition after a long deceleration when using the M1...
- Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings
- Vehicle stalls/quits while driving
- Dtc's P1211/1212 icp pressure higher/lower than expected.
- Experiencing a squealing noise from the front brakes when applying the brakes on some vehicles
- Some engines may exhibit oil leakage
- Subject on rear vibration/shudder when applying brakes
- Customer may complain of intermittent stall / bucks / jerks while driving
- Brief information regarding cylinder head temperature (CHT) and fail safe cooling
- When the air cleaner is being replaced, the drain mechanism on the bottom of the air cleaner case is to be...
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal
- For concerns of noisy/squeaky steering and diagnosis is for the pitman arm, recommended service is to...
- The only authorized repair for a front frame bumper mounting bracket needing replacement is to replace the...
- Engineering is addressing the issue of intermittent/unable to adjust mirror concerns
- Vehicles with premium radios will be equipped with volume control/on-off switch
- Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only
- Wiring- aftermarket wiring alterations- service tip
- Noise- "buzzing"- underhood when air suspension is in operation
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Low RPM- 7.3L dit engine fails to start- code 340 stored in memory and/or engine fails to achieve rated...
- Noise- "ratcheting"- front axle- 4X4- self-engagement of automatic hub locks- F-250 and F-350 over 8500# gvw
- Transmission- E4OD- harsh/delayed 2-3 upshifts- vehicles with 7.3L diesel and 49-STATE calibration-...
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Vehicles with a rough running/miss symptom with a misfire DTC on a particular cylinder where normal...
- Soft brake pedal
- Diesel exhaust smell in passenger cabin may be due to poor connection at the inlet or outlet to/from the turbo
- Inoperative or erratic cruise control operation along with harsh transmission shifts
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips
- Transmission- E4OD- cooler bypass valve service during transmission overhaul- service tip
- Unexplained glass breakage of the left front door
- Camshaft position sensor information
- Exhaust leaks or noise at the joint between the y-pipe and the exhaust manifold
- Driveline clunking or grunting noise
- Concerns with the multi-function switch
- 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
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Some vehicles with air conditioning CAN exhibit a cold start accessory drive belt noise (CHIRP) concern
- Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps
- Some 5.4L front end serpetntine belts may make some noise between temperatures fo 30 F-50 f
- The ngs displays incorrect date for the ing gem pid on the vehicles
- Availablity of the sbds "red disc" with improvements to 7.3L/E40D 2-3 shift quality and enhanced apcm...
- Second printing of the 1997 owners guide states that the vehicles long wheelbase may have a snowplow...
- Check engine light on with DTC P0455 in continuous memory on 1997 5.4L vehicle applications
- The second printing of the 1997 owners guide states that the vehicles 4X4 long wheelbase may have a...
- Availablity of the sbds "red disc" with improvments to 7.3L/E40D 2-3 shift quality and enhanced apcm...
- The ngs displays incorrect data for the ign gem pid on the vehicles
- Engine - 7.3L dit - glow plug start-up on-time during cold temperature - service tip
- Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer...
- Leak - oil leakat engine valley pan and/or high pressure oil pump - vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E40D transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Diagnosis windnoise at the inner belt, raise door glass to full up position
- Driveline rattle over bumps
- For customer concerns of stall, rough idle, lacks power, poor fuel economy, backfire, surge under heavy...
- A running change for the 7.3L to allow better definition on cylinder contribution tests in process
- Fead belt squeal, cold only
- Driveline clunk, 4.2L backfire, 4.6L lack of power, 4.6L misfire/MIL light issues, and windnoise
- Wind noise at the inner belt, raise door glass to full up position
- Stall, rough idle, lacks power, poor fuel economy, backfire, surge under heavy acceleration, loss in fuel...
- Vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket
- An engine vibration and/or "moaning" noise at 2600-3000 RPM may occur on some vehicles
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Door - power point access door breaks - vehicles built through 8/31/96
- Steering - clunk noise from steering column on accelerating and braking
- Noise - rattle - summary of concerns - service tips
- Certain 1997 vehciles may have been built with the 240 second misfire delay
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Transmission - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - new digital transmission range sensor - diagnosis service tip
- Brakes - rear parking brake cable binds - vehicles built before 8/20/96 - all chassis cab vehicles are...
- Transmission - E40D - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip
- Fead belt squeal, cold only
- Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps
- Information when electronic/hydraulic control unit (EHCU) malfunctions
- Investigating 7.3L irregular idle
- Information for recreational towing (all wheels on the ground)
- Concerns of check engine light (MIL) w/ codes P0300 thru P0308 & eng runes rough/misses
- Windnoise concerns in the right door a-pillar area of the supercab
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil
- Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0L or 7.5L engine
- Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal
- 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while shifting into 4L
- Concerns of check engine light 'on'
- Concern of water entry into the transfer case
- Concerns of windshield wiper not cleaning, streaking or smearing
- E4OD trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1ST gear at 1100 to 1800 RPM RPM
- Reattachment of heater hose fittings for concern of no heat, overheat, or coolant loss may occur due to...
- Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds
- For misfire concerns on 4.2L/4.6L/5.4L/6.8L engines
- Procedure for resolving the concern of water entry into the transfer case
- Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level
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