1999 Ford F-550 SD technical service bulletins
86 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Ford F-550 SD.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist
- 1999-2008 F250-F550 super duty 4X4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4X4
- Drive away shudder or vibration
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode
- 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
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost
- Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start
- Transfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) transfer case
- Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1871 or B1935 following ecs/rcm replacement
- Oil/dust film at cac connections
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0603 (powertrain control module keep...
- Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking
- Steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts
- 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
- Some super duty f series equipped with pto capable transmissions may exhibit a failure to go t high idle...
- A cold weather reverse engagement stall
- A slight purge of grease from the front hub bearing unit that may be noted between the hub unit and the...
- Special field action on certain trucks equipped with 19.5-INCH commercial truck tires with steel cord...
- Some vehicles built before 2/5/2000 equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a noise level emitting...
- Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs
- Experiencing premature rear wheel inner brake pad wear occurring on some vehicles used in severe duty...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low engagement or stuck in 4X4 low engagement, with no...
- Information regarding transfer case hall effect encoder tips
- Front hublocks that will not engage or disengage after installing new front wheel bearing hub assemblies
- Some vehicles equipped with manual temperature control may exhibit a temperature control knob that falls off
- Front hublocks that will not engage or disengage after installing new front wheel bearing hub assemblies...
- Concerns with the manual temperature control knob falling off
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or 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 with a manual transmission may exhibit a pilot bearing concern
- Some vehicles may require adjustment to the front end alignment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle...
- Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit a pilot bearing concern
- Some vehicles may exhibit the front or rear center hub cap falling off while driving
- Some vehicles built prior to 4/1/1999 may exhibit turbocharger noise, exhaust noise, or oil / soot...
- Sonf vehicles which are painted white may exhibit a discoloration / staining of the paint on the inner...
- Information on repairing paint chips on interior trim
- Some trucks equipped with a 7.3L dit may exhibit a noisy power steering pump
- Information regarding repeat fuel pump failures- mexico
- Information regarding repairing paint chips on interior trim
- Information regarding request for dealer feedback for noisy power steering pump in louisville, ky and...
- Iinformation regarding repeat fuel pump failures
- Some vehicles equipped with either the trailer towing package or chassis cab may exhibit various trailer...
- 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...
- Information on diagnosing 7.3L dit vehicles built prior to 4/1/99 exhibiting a turbocharger noise, exhaust...
- Information on brake noise
- Some vehicles which are painted white may exhibit a discoloration / staining of the paint on the inner...
- Information on a new trac-tech limited slip differential
- Experiencing harst heavy throttle 2-3 / 3-4
- Concerns with steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts
- Experiencing steering wheel fight after hitting bumps or ruts in the road on some vehicles
- Recall information regarding speed control cable replacement
- Addressing concerns of no 3-4 or 3-4 / 4-3 shift busyness when using cruise control
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engines and 4R100 transmissions and having a vehicle buid date...
- Subject regarding owner notification program for installation of rear brake shield(s)
- No 3-4 upshift condition or 3-4 / 4-3 shift busyness when using cruise control. tt
- Customer may complain of brake fluid leaking at the left rear wheel
- Information regarding production change to upper radiator hose
- All vehicles built december 1998 and after are equipped with a revised upper radiator hose changed in...
- Information regarding oil to air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler service
- Subject regarding adjustment to the front end alighment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle...
- Subject regarding installation of rear brake shields
- Some dual rear wheel equipped trucks may exhibit a concern with a front or rear center hub cap falling off...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise from the front leaf springs
- Some 4X2 and 4X4 trucks may exhibit wheel alignment concerns including drift / pull right or left, tire...
- Special field action regarding revised waranty information
- Some vehicles (built after 1/5/98) and all vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine and 4R100...
- Condition described as noise from bellhousing area
- Repeat message , revised concerning ABS light on and 4 wabs codes set
- Anti-skid brake system (ABS) light on and 4WABS codes set
- Concerns with the beverage holder at the center of the instrument panel on some vehicles may not flip open...
- Subject regarding the beverage holder at the center of the instrument panel on some vehicles may not flip...
- 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...
- Some vehicles may experience a popping / squeaking noise in the steering column while turning
- Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable
- Some customer may complain of a ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park position and neutral position
- Information on tire pressure
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