1999 Ford F-250 technical service bulletins
246 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Ford F-250.
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...
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit
- A cold weather reverse engagement stall
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Vehicle lean sag when observed from rear of vehicle
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost
- Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
- Excessive drive-away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop
- Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1871 or B1935 following ecs/rcm replacement
- Oil/dust film at cac connections
- Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug
- Squeaking noise coming from the upper door seal when driving over bumps
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with no hard fault
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- 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,...
- 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
- Gradual loss of power at cruise
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
- Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some bi-fuel lpg vehicles (with coolant lock off) may exhibit a no start condition
- Subject regarding heater hose to fuel rail flex line inspection
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions including lacks power, hesitates, hard to start,...
- 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...
- Subject regarding 198196 bolt-on steering stops service group, all models 0307, HR0307A and HR1000A
- Some super duty f series equipped with pto capable transmissions may exhibit a failure to go t high idle...
- Brake shift interlock
- 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 repeat noise concerns with the front stability bar end links
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition
- 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...
- On some vehicles there may be an oil leak from the right hand head gasket at the rear of the block / head...
- Concerns that some trucks may exhibit a loose / detached rear window halo trim gimp moulding
- 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 vehilces equipped with 4.6L romeo engine and manual transmission only, may exhibit a check engine...
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start condition
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer as well as 4X4 light inoperative and / or diagnostic trouble code...
- A condition may exist where the malfunction indicator lamp is on with diagnostic trouble code P0340...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a water leak around the rear (sliding) window
- 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 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...
- Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs
- Emmission recall on certain vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel and california warm weather calibration -...
- This bulletin involves fuel door label application / replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative courtesy, glove compartment, underhood, running board lamps,...
- Concerns with the signal mirror reflective surface deteriorating over time, developing dark spots due to...
- Concerns with rear brake noise
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with a manual transfer case may exhbit an inoperative speedometer
- 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
- Information regarding transfer case hall effect encoder tips
- 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...
- 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 with 4.6L, or 6.8L engines may exhibit a roller finger follower coming off during engine...
- Some vehicles equipped with 10.50-INCH ring gear, full-floating rear axles may exhibit a leak at the...
- 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
- Cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the window opening near the belt molding.
- Some vehicles may exhibit a crackling/popping noise from the exhaust, vehicles built between 11/1/97 and...
- 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 super duty f series vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal / squeak from the rear brakes
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Some vehicles may require adjustment to the front end alignment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle...
- 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...
- A condition with the auto-lock functions not operation properly on vehicles built from 6/3/1999 through...
- 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
- Exhibiting ABS codes of B2141 or B2477 following replacement of a gem module
- 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...
- Subject regarding intermittent transmission control indicator lamp or malfunction indicator lamp illumination
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code B1845 (ignition tamper switch failure) when retrieving...
- Some trucks may exhibit a loose / detached gimp moulding at the rear window
- Information regarding outward dents in pickup box wheel wells
- Information regarding vehicles that exhibit cracks in the door sheet metal
- (Continued from 13251 and 13252) uncommanded front wiper function. mjs
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with either the trailer towing package or chassis cab may exhibit various trailer...
- 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...
- Engineering is investigating all brake concerns on vehicles exhibiting brake noise
- Some vehicles equipped with either the trailer towing package or chassis cab may exhibit various trailer...
- Vehicles may exhibit an outside passenger or driver side mirror slight flutter / shake at highway speeds
- Information on diagnosing 7.3L dit vehicles built prior to 4/1/99 exhibiting a turbocharger noise, exhaust...
- Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting rear brake grab and shoe wear
- Brief information regarding the discontinued tool box
- Subject regarding discontinue of the engine compartment beauty shield
- On some vehicles the front bumpers may exhibit red staining (SPOTS) on the bumer wing ends
- Subject regaring the ignition tamper switch
- Subject regarding a loose / detached gimp moulding at the rear window
- 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...
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, 4R100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler...
- Concerns with premature wear of the inner rear pad
- 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...
- Vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator lamp with no diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Exhibiting front windshield wiper activation without command
- Subject regarding rear spring rattle
- Experiencing front wipers activation without command
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Some vehicles may exhibit activation of front wipers without command
- 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
- Concerns with the storage bin inside the console may fall down inside the console basecd on some vehicles
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Recall information regarding speed control cable replacement
- 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
- Subject regarding ABS electronic module now available for service
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Information to technicians regarding objectionable windnoise identified during pre-delivery
- 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
- Subject regarding cowl leaf screen change
- 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...
- Subject regarding owner notification program for installation of rear brake shield(s)
- Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system...
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting windnoise at pre-delivery
- 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.
- Customer may complain of brake fluid leaking at the left rear wheel
- 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...
- Information on diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) issues
- Service tips for identifying injector driver module (IDM) failure with diagnostic trouble code P1298
- 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
- Subject regarding adjustment to the front end alighment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle...
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code P1298
- Some owners may report slow fuel gauge response time during re-fueling
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a moan noise from the front differential when the vehicle is operating in...
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator
- Subject regarding installation of rear brake shields
- 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 4R100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 1728...
- Information on the alive memory (DAM) feature during various diagnostic and repair procedures
- Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock
- Information on diagnosticing erratic windshield wiper operation
- Subject regarding misfire codes on all engines
- Subject regarding technical assistance for speedometer accuracy concerns
- Some heavy duty and super duty vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including stall on...
- Effective january 4, 1999 certain vehicles built with throw-in-mats will be built with the deltar clip...
- Some vehicles equipped with M50D R2 mazda 5 speed manual transmission may exhibit a gear shift rattle...
- Some vehicles may require technical assistance for speedometer accuracy concerns
- Special field action regarding revised waranty information
- Exhibiting a check engine light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes P0715, P0716, P0717, P0718, P1901...
- Brief information stating that certain vehicles are equipped with a new hybrid electronic instrument...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speedometer and DTC P1635 after a PCM has been replaced
- Information regarding a new service part released for the license plate light circuit which will reduce...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles with the 5.4 l engine may exhibit difficulty engaging into and out of 4 x 4 low, while cold
- 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
- Information regarding the 1999 scheduled maintenance guide for any light truck, sport utility or van...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Condition described as noise from bellhousing area
- Certain vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speedometer and diagnostic trouble code P1635 after a pecm has...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine may exhibit difficulty engaging into and out of 4X4 low, while...
- Cold start engine noise
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Repeat message revised will have to reconfigure gem with service card if vehicle equipped with manual...
- Low clutch pedal engagement 7.3L dit
- Repeat message , revised concerning ABS light on and 4 wabs codes set
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration or shudder from take off under moderate to hard accelerationl
- Anti-skid brake system (ABS) light on and 4WABS codes set
- Subject regarding the nagative battery terminal cover on some vehicles
- Procedures for trailer tow mirror glass replacement
- Excessive white smoke
- Information on the effect on vehicles when removing the a/c compressor
- A temporary technicla assistance hotline has been established to help with diagnostics and / or mechanical...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 7.3L dit have a strategy that includes a cold weather idle kicker feature...
- Customers have expressed concerns involving the rear seat back operation when trying to use the load floor...
- Some vehicles may experience a popping / squeaking noise in the steering column while turning
- Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable
- This bulletin states that when removing the a/c compressor on certain vehicles, the rear most attaching...
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- 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
- Information on tire pressure
- Concerns with ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park and neutral position
- Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions
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