1999 Ford Super Duty F Series technical service bulletins
264 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Rear leaf spring noise
- High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Significant changes have been made to the 7.3L dit engine effective with the 1998 and 1999 model years
- A cackling noise with the engine warm and slightly above idle, and/or a buzzing noise from the fuel...
- Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- Significant 1999 7.3L diesel engine content revisions
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate with a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1298...
- On some vehicles not equipped with cruise control, the engine may idle at the normal engine RPM but lacks...
- For 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased...
- Vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine built after engine serial number 896812 may have a injection...
- 7.3L powerstroke diesel engine with engine serial number 661894 through 1311240 may exhibit a knock noise...
- Fuel quality and moisture in certain diesel fuels may cause some vehicles to exhibit a no start, gradual...
- A lack of power under a load, at cruise or on acceleration may occur on some vehicles built before...
- External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3L dit engines
- Engine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine
- A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo
- Outside air temperature option owner's guide correction
- Cold shift concerns on vehicles equipped with 4R100 automatic transmissions
- Improvements to malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostics
- Film of oil/dust at the charge air cooler (CAC) hose connections
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0340, possible false code
- Gradual loss of power at cruise
- Some vehicles built after 12/7/1998 equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a hoot or howling noise...
- No start/repeat starter failure or a sticking/binding ignition lock cylinder, starter staying engaged at...
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Turbo pedestal seal oil leak around the exhaust back pressure (EBP) actuator
- On-vehicle front integrated hub/bearing rocking end-play measurement
- Slight purge of grease from the hub bearing unit
- No engagement or disengagement of hub locks after replacement or service
- Severe duty air filter kit does not fit - information
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Driveability-no start/repeat starter failure-repeat starter replacement
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L 2V engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt squeal
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front or rear pinion seal leak
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Concerns of diagnostic trouble code P1280 retrived fromthe power train control module (PCM)
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit increased steering efforts at very low speeds or when stopped with the brakes...
- Information to aid in diagnosis for clarification of lock-off solenoid and solenoid tank valve coil...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may experience the seat and seat back may lose its memory position and not latch or lock in...
- Some vehicles equipped with a powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the...
- On some vehicles there may be an oil leak from the right hand head gasket at the rear of the block / head...
- On some vehicles, the seat and seat back may lose its memory position and not latch / lock in the desired...
- A condition may exist with lack of power under a load, at cruise or on acceleration may occur on some...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- A slight purge of grease from the front hub bearing unit that may be noted between the hub unit and the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine and ZF-M6HD 6 speed transmission may exhibit a slightly higher...
- Information on rear axle pinion seal part usage
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine and the charge air cooler (CAC) may exhibit oil leaks around...
- Information on reprogramming a PCM with the latest calibration on certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3L...
- Information on vehicles with rear wheel anti-lock braking systems (ABS) that may exhibit an ABS lamp on...
- Some vehicles built before 01/05/2000 may exhibit a power steering cooler leak due to the cooler impacting...
- Subject regarding diagnostics and / or mechanical concerns regarding the new venuture transfer case
- Some vehicles may exhibit stiff steering, wandering, or poor returnability after turns
- Some vehicles may exhibit higher than normal steering efforts when the vehicles is at a very low speed or...
- Concerns with freeplay / steering wander
- Squeak from the front leaf spring area
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine buck, surge, or jerk (also known as hitching / hesitation) while the...
- Some vehicles equipped with 6.8L engine and 4R100 transmission may exhibit gear changes that take too long...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some vehicles equipped with powerstroke diesel may exhibit a noise above the normal sound of the diesel...
- Some vehicles equipped with powerstroke diesel engines after serial number 0896812 (engine build date),...
- This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3 dit engine may exhibit engine roughness, misses, buck / jerk, hesitation /...
- The 4X4 system, particularly the front locking hubs
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- The seat back may not latch/ lock in the desired position and remain folded forward over the seat cushion
- Air filter saturated with water
- Evaporator core failed, causing the air conditioner to drip on to passenger floor
- Information regarding electronic crash sensor (ECS-2) configuration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuse #19 blown, overdrive cancel light (OCIL) flashing and instrument cluster...
- Information on the 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now...
- Some may exhibit an anti-lock brake lamp illuminted and a B1845 stored
- Some vehicles built before 01/05/00 may exhibit a power steering cooler leak due to the cooler impacting a...
- Information on performing air conditioner system recharge service
- Information on normally occurring intermittent transfer case bindup
- Some vehicles equipped with the zf 5 speed transmission may exhibit a squeak noise from the clutch system...
- Subject regarding the accuracy of the average fuel economy and fuel range
- A technical assistance helpline has been established to help with diagnostics and / or mechanical concerns...
- Information used when performing the air conditioner system recharge service on certain vehicles
- Information regarding the accuracy of the average fuel economy and fuel range displayed by the overhead...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake lamp illuminated and a B1845 stored
- Some vehicles built before 01/05/2000 may exhibit a power steering cooler leak due to the cooler impacting...
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Information on reprogramming the PCM with the latest calibration
- Some vehicles equipped with electronic shift on the fly transfer case may exhibit one or more of the...
- Subject regarding transfer case shift relay location
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition after installation of a new 6.8L engine assembly
- Front hubs that will not unlock / lock with mode switch; noise from the front axle while in 2 wheel drive...
- Recent reports indicate difficulty locating the electronic shift on the fly transfer case relays for...
- Concerns with a no start condition after installation of a new 6.8L engine assembly
- Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Vehicles may experience front stability bar breaking off, vehicles built from 1/1/98
- The f-series equipped with 7.3L dit engine and the charge air cooler (CAC) may exhibit oil leaks around...
- Some vehicles may equipped with 7.3L diesel engine, operating in cold conditions may exhibit a gradual...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow release of the hubs, at times, which may be regarded as not normal by the...
- Information regarding (NOT) to reprogram a PCM with the latest calibration on a pre-december 1998 build date
- Information on 7.3L dit vehicles exhibiting an intermittent engine knock which may be perceived as a rod knock
- Vehicles built through 11/29/1999 may experience a thumpting noise from the air conditioner system during...
- Subject regarding increasing front and / or rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR)
- 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
- 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 brake vibration or shudder while braking
- Some vehicles may exhibit a pull to the left condition while braking
- Some vehicles equipped with 73L dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle
- Some customers may comment about the climate control system defaulting to defrost mode and / or no air...
- Some model year vehicles with the optional overhead warning indicator console may exhibit the door ajar...
- Some vehicles built after 12/7/1998 equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a hoot or howling noise...
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle
- Information on the idle kicker feature, which under conditions will automatically elevate the idle speed...
- Exhibiting electronc shift on the fly (ESOF) and / or rke malfunction after replacing a gem due to an...
- Subject regarding 5TH wheel lowering information for vehicles built after 2/14/1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake vibration or shudder while braking
- All 4X4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite...
- Some vehicles with 7.3L engines may exhibit an inoperative vacuum pump
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Some operators may report that the 4X4 system is stuck in 4-LOW
- Some vehicles equipped without power windows or locks, may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp, erratic...
- 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...
- On some vehicles not equipped with cruise control, the engine's idle speed may be too low when engine is cold
- Experiencing a squawking noise while in reverse backing up a slight grade and / or while applying the brakes
- A concern with hard shifting when vehicle is clod or shift lever may be broken / bent
- Vehicles built after 5/19/1999 with the 7.3L dit with a engine serial # greater than 1039780 now have a...
- Information regarding the overhead trip computer appearing to have stuck displays or a display not...
- Information regarding announcement of new clutch available
- Information regarding the availability of new clutch release bearing
- Information regarding radio lights and display flicker/flash with headlights on
- Information regarding front sway bar bracket
- Information regarding new clutch available
- Information regarding announcing availability of new clutch release bearing
- Information regarding thump noise in a/c after start-up
- Information regarding fuel cackle
- Information regarding announcement of new clutch availability
- Information regarding procedure for shifting out of 4 low
- Information regarding vehicle pulling left during hard braking
- Some vehicles without power windows or locks, built from 1/1/1998 through 9/22/1998 may exhibit one or all...
- Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 3-4 upshift, or a 3-4 / 4-3 shift hunt only while the cruise control is in use
- Some vehicles may exhibit condensation leaks on the passenger floor coming from the floor duct or heater...
- Information on vehicles built from 2/22/99 through 7/3/99 equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW) exhibiting...
- Information on replacing and removing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Information on all vehicles built after 5/19/99 equipped with the 7.3L dit with a engine serial # greater...
- Experiencing condensation leaks on the passenger floor coming from the floor duct or heater core seal
- Some vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW) may exhibit erratic automatic transmission shifting,...
- Subject regarding medium trucks equipped with 7.3L dit exhibiting fuel cackle
- Some medium trucks equipped with 7.3L dit may exhibit an intermittent engine knock perceived to be fuel cackle
- Some vehicles equipped with the overhead trip computer may appear to have stuck displays or a display not...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- Some trucks equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit some reduced power steering assist under hard braking
- Subject regarding removal of the redundant fuel clip
- Subject regarding 5TH wheel lowering information for vehicles built after 2/14/99
- Some vehicles equipped with either dana 80 or S135 axle may exhibit fluid leakage from the axle vent tube...
- Some vehicles built from job 1 to 5/5/1999 may exhibit a squeaking noise emanating from the front springs
- Some trucks may exhibit a squeal type noise from the front axle area
- Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of on-center steering feel and / or steering wander, or a constant pull...
- Some vehcles built from job 1 to 5/5/1999 may exhibit a squeaking noise emanating from the front springs
- Exhibiting a squeal type noise from the front axle area
- Some vehicles may experience a pull under hard braking
- Subject regarding request for field input to engineering for vehicles exhibiting a lack of on-center...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit some reduced power steering assist under hard...
- 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...
- Information regarding new design front rotors and hubs service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with a false diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a powertrain moan around 2200 RPM
- Experiencing hoot or howl noise from turbocharger
- Some vehicles may exhibit a floorpan vibration during part-throttle acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a discoloration on the a-pillar of the cab between the door on the front seal
- Information regarding accelerator pedal replacement
- Some vehicles may develop a neutralization condition of the transfer case
- Exhibiting a front spring pad squeak
- Exhibiting a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) stored
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination, and have a P0500 diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a hoot or howling noise from the turbocharger
- Information on torquing of trackbar when performing alignment
- Subject regarding transfer case assistance - new venture gear hotline
- Subject regarding accelerator pedal replacement for vehicles exhibiting a surge during cruise at hi-way speeds
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission transfer case may develop a neutralization condition of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise emanating from the front springs
- Experiencing a shift flare (rise in engine RPM) during 2-3 and / or 3-4 upshift
- 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
- Awareness message regarding new diesel injector
- Conditions with normally occuring intermittent transfer case bindup
- Information on windshield repairs
- Experiencing thump noise in air conditioner (a/c) after start-up
- Some vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp on and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1115)
- Subject regarding the a/c blowing out defrost nozzle only
- Some vehicles may exhibit a pull to the left while braking condition
- Vehicles equipped with rear wheel anti-lock brakes may exhibit an ABS lamp on and diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern of a/c blows out defrost nozzle only
- Information on oil filter torque specification
- Do not perform TSB 98-17-02 (rear of vehicle is too high - 5TH wheel and goose neck applications - 4X4...
- Vehicle exhibiting a 1-2 mph speed variation (surge / hitch) at cruise and / or when the speed control is...
- Production change to lower rear ride height
- Subject on anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp strategy change.
- Experiencing a squealing noise from the front axle
- Information regarding the audio system selective lighting feature
- 7.3L dit oil fiter torque specification
- Don not perform TSB 98-17-02 if built after 2/13/1999
- Some vehicles with 7.3L dit diesel engine may exhibit a 1-2 mph speed variation (surge / hitch) at cruise...
- Subject regarding ride height production change
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- 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 may exhibit a
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesen engine and 4R100 transmission may exhibit a rattle / scrapping...
- Brief diagnostic information for vehicles with 7.3L dit diesel exhibiting rough idle
- Condensate may leak onto the passenger floor on some vehicles
- A noise from hydro-max brake booster assembly- motorhome chassis vehicles.
- A new parking brake control rubber bumper stop is now available for service
- Steering wheel alignment- vehicles with motorhome chassis.
- Information regarding the anti-lock light on repair (H-19 warranty claim)
- Some vehicles with 4R1000 transmission may exhibit a concern of fuse #19 blown, overdrive cancel light...
- Information regarding the 1999 scheduled maintenance guide for any light truck, sport utility or van...
- Some vehicles equipped with a dual media radio may exhibit an intermittent or inoperative rear speaker...
- Information regarding anti-lock light on repair (H19 warranty claim), what should be included in the claim
- Repeat / revised message regarding rough idle
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L deisel engine and 4R100 transmission may exhibit a rattle/scrapping noise...
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- Exhibiting rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in
- A " ticking " noise on initial startup with shift selector in " p " or " n " position may occur on some...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with the power seat control button ( knob ) may detach from the switch actuator
- 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
- A temporary technical assistance hotline has been established to help with diagnostics and / or mechanical...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag light on and possible codes 1933 and / or 1935
- Information on vehicles with door courtesy lights
- Exhibiting concerns with rear seat back operation when trying to access objects behind the rear seat
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L di may exhibit a gear rollover type noise from the zf 6 speed manual...
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions
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