1997 Ford F-350 technical service bulletins
152 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford F-350.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0603 (powertrain control module keep...
- Loss of power and malfunction indicator lamp may also illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes 128 and 845...
- 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
- Moaning noise during 1500-2000 RPM on neutral engine run-up, or while driving under load
- Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- Engine buck, surge or jerk (also known as hitching/hesitation) while the speed control is active through...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine buck, surge, or jerk (also known as hitching / hesitation) while the...
- 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
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject regarding 4R100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3L diesel engine
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Repeat message regarding a hard start / no start condition
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Exhibiting a vibration, noise or ground out condition when turning or under load
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- 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...
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Customer may complain that the raybestos electronic brake controller does not work, works incorrectly,...
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- 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
- Service information for vehicles exhibiting stall on deceleration condition
- Some super duty 7.3L E4OD and 7.3L 4R100 vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including...
- Some heavy duty and super duty vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including stall on...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- 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
- 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
- Subject regarding external oil leaks - repeat message
- Some trucks with E40D and california calibration 7-90P-R10/11 may stall during long decel conditions while...
- Exhibiting rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Repeat message, no change- rough idle/miss
- Repeat message, no change: hard start/ no start
- Lack of power due to failure of engine turbo boost
- Vehicle stalls upon acceleration
- Locks failed
- Malfunction indicator lamp failed
- Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0L 0R 7.5L engine
- Front end shimmy may occur at various driving speeds and is usually induced when hitting bumps, such as...
- 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
- Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks
- Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Some customers may require a heavy duty 7-WAY trailer wiring connector system when the vehicle is equipped...
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Excessive white smoke
- Concerns with external oil leaks
- Cold engine upper knock/tick
- Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- 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 vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles
- Lubricant leaking from rear axle seal contaminating brake shoes
- The rear parking brake cables may bind and not allow the rear brake shoes to return fully to the anchor...
- 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...
- Experiencing an engine stall condition on 1997 california f series 7.3L diesel E40D vehicles after a long...
- 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
- Some vehicles may experience an intermittent stall condition after a long deceleration when using the M1...
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings
- Information regarding random hairline cracks, "star cracking" in rear sheet molding composite (SMC)...
- Conditions with engine stalling during long decel while in manual 1 or manual 2 gear on some vehicles
- Information on the defroster performance enhancement.
- Performance enhancement for defroster
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- Vehicle stalls/quits while driving
- Experiencing a squealing noise from the front brakes when applying the brakes on some vehicles
- Subject on rear vibration/shudder when applying brakes
- A new design transmission case and extension housing has been released
- Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear
- Part number information for the use of a child seat tether
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal
- Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only
- Wiring- aftermarket wiring alterations- service tip
- 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-...
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Diesel exhaust smell in passenger cabin may be due to poor connection at the inlet or outlet to/from the turbo
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips
- 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
- 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
- Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E4OD transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps
- Availablity of the sbds "red disc" with improvements to 7.3L/E40D 2-3 shift quality and enhanced apcm...
- Availablity of the sbds "red disc" with improvments to 7.3L/E40D 2-3 shift quality and enhanced apcm...
- 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...
- A running change for the 7.3L to allow better definition on cylinder contribution tests in process
- 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...
- Vibration- driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 RPM with converter clutch engaged during...
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - 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
- Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps
- Concerns of check engine light (MIL) w/ codes P0300 thru P0308 & eng runes rough/misses
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Investigating 7.3L irregular idle
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