1997 Ford F Series technical service bulletins
142 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford F Series.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Jerr-dan: anti stall feature for ford f series light duty chassis with V10 gas engine and an engine drive...
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Rough idle, miss and various other driveability concerns on vehicles with 7.3L dit engine
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- False failure of the vapor management valve (VMV)
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure developed for diagnosing and correcting vehicle lean
- This bulletin states that some 4.6L fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller or larger knock sensor...
- Some vehicles may exhibit wheels that seize to the hubs and are difficult to remove during service
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and P030X codes
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of oil contamination in cooling system
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L di engine may exhibit false diagnostic trouble codes P1105, P1106 (upper...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to remove wheel rim condition
- Some california 7.3L engine equipped vehicles may exhibit a buck / surge / jerk (also known as hitching)...
- Information regarding replacment of engine front cover gasket
- Some vehicles with 4.6L fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in...
- Some vehicles with 4.6L fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in...
- Some vehicles may experience engine coolant leaks at the engine front cover gasket
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding vehicle lean correction procedure
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup
- Vehicles with 2.4L, 4.6L, and 5.4L engines may exhibit an a/c moan at idle
- Emission recall for vehicles that were built with a fuel filler-valve which could leak while the vehicle...
- Vehicles equipped with windsor engines only may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup
- Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Experiencing engine knock at initial cold startup
- Vehicles equipped with FD1060 or FD1460 midrange diesel engines may experience a vibration or buzz through...
- Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve on natural gas vehicles
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit diesel engines may develop a cracked flexplate
- Subject regarding intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Some medium trucks produced at kentucky assembly plant may exhibit oil leaking out of the transmission...
- Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve thread
- Experiencing various intermittent concerns, such as low coolant level sensor leaking coolant into wiring...
- Information on the improved lower intake manifold side gaskets
- Exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) PO351 and / or P0356...
- Some vehicles may retreieve malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0351 and...
- Exhibiting a vibration that may be interpreted as an nvh condition
- Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems
- Clarification pertaining to the dual air pressure gauge function
- Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles
- Subject regarding proper operation and interpretation of dual air pressure gauge readings
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- This bulletin states that replacement under warranty of certain specified components on any 7.3L dit...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Subject regarding engine diagnostic guide for warranty reimbursement
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the...
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Experiencing fluid on brake shoes and rear axle seal leak
- Some vehicles with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Information on the revised fuel injector o-ring kit
- Locks failed
- Hard to start vehicle at cold temperature
- This bulletin states that for certain vehicles it is not possible to set the check engine light and set...
- Some vehicles with 7.3L dit engines may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time
- Information on setting the check engine light and setting diagnostic trouble code P0455 (evaporative...
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing rough idle/miss
- Some vehicles experiencing hard start/ no start
- Symptoms with lack of power
- Complaints regarding the fuel economy
- Conditions with pressure being higher/lower than expected
- Concerns with external oil leaks
- Some motor home vehicles equipped with E4OD transmissions may experience hydraulic system malfunctions...
- Concerns of engine checklight on and DTC P1506 ( idle air control over speed error ) and/or fast idle
- Vehicles with the E4OD are added to the fqr ( ford quality renewal ) assembly program
- The coolant temperature gauge reading may be inaccurate
- Information regarding engine assemblies being added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) program
- Concerns with codes P0500, P0503, P1501 or P1503 which may be caused my a loose speedometer drive gear
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Subject regarding changes to the midline radio
- Subject pertaining to radio inoperative conditions
- Engineering is investigating conditions that cause the ABS light (RABS) to illuminate
- 1997 f series trucks equipped with transmissions bearing F7 prefixes do not have assemblies available...
- New volume control/on-off switch
- New throttle cable to reduce vibration atthe accelerator pedal
- Customer complaints of poor heater performance
- Engineering is investigating concerns of the rear ABS light coming on when the ignition is in the on position.
- Vehicles built with 4R70W transmissions bearing a prefix of F7 must be overhauled or replaced with a new...
- Fuel injection pump- bosch- service information for FD1060/1460 diesel engines
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Hard starting- possible plugged catalytic converter/muffler (ccm)- vehicles built after 11/29/93 equipped...
- Engine- diesel- FD1060 and FD1460- white smoke from exhaust- service tip
- Concerns of condensate forming on outside of evaporator case
- Diagnostics for poor heater performance concerns
- Fead belt- high wear and/or comes off of the drive pulley- vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 6/1/96 with...
- Clunk/grunt noise on 5.4L f-series 3.55 limited slip axles
- Check engine light - DTC P1450 - check for mold flashing causing a flow restriction in the 90 degree elbow...
- No start- starter will not turn engine over- vehicles with FD1060 engine
- Illumination of the check engine light may occur
- Fd 1060 engines the lower coolant pipe, base part number -8291- was changed
- Condensate forming on the outside of the evaporator
- 1600-1900 RPM moan/drone while driving
- Inoperative floor mode concerns may be due to the panel/floor door vacuum actuator linkage disconnecting...
- The fuel shutoff solenoid on the P-7100 pump
- Check engine light on with DTC P0455 in continuous memory on vehicle applications
- Diagnose the fuel shutoff solenoid on the P-7100 pump
- Fd 1060 engine hard start or no start in extremely cold ambients
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with E40D transmissions have been built with a reusable...
- 4X4 front axle is leaking through the vent tube
- A running change for the 7.3L to allow better definition on cylinder contribution tests in process
- Overheating on 4.6/5.4L vehicles may be caused by possible water pump concern due to free spinning water...
- Service manual- powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) on-board diagnosis II (OBD II)- cover page...
- Heater- lack of heat in passenger compartment- vehicles equipped with FD1060 engine- cooling system-...
- Engine- FD1060 or FD1460- high vibration at low engine RPM- vibration- high- at low engine RPM- vehicles...
- Fead belt - high wear and/or comes off the drive pulley - vehicles built from 4/1/92 through 9/1/96 with...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Lack of power - accelerator cable dislodges from accelerator pedal - vehicles with 7.0L engine - vehicles...
- Hard starting with dtc's P0341, P0344
- Many manual transmissions that are replaced/repaired under warranty and returned to the wprc show signs of...
- Instructions on securing spare tire to underbody of vehicle
- New fuel hose to replace the hose used in the low pressure fuel return system - the current hose may show...
- Vehicles may have been built with a 240 second misfire delay
- 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
- Starter - starter does not engage and/or starter may cycle (engage-disengage-engage) while cranking -...
- Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal
- Concerns of check engine light 'on'
- 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
- 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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