2000 Ford Super Duty F Series technical service bulletins
159 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 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
- Glow plug control module on 7.3L diesel vehicles with california emissions - service tip
- 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
- 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...
- Front hubs will not engage or disengage properly
- 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
- 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 vehicles equipped with the 6.8L 2V engine 4R100 transmission and pto option may exhibit a low power...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start in alt fuel mode
- 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...
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised...
- 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...
- On some vehicles, the seat and seat back may lose its memory position and not latch / lock in the desired...
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
- 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...
- Some vehicles when driving in the alternative fuel mode may exhibit a hard start, no start or start then...
- A slight purge of grease from the front hub bearing unit that may be noted between the hub unit and the...
- On some vehicles the trailer tow brake connector C210 (part of wiring loom -14401-) may be hard to find...
- 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
- Front brake pad or caliper rattle when going over bumps
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission were built with and without the #8 thrust washer
- 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 a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit loose turbo bolts on the turbo housing
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine and the charge air cooler (CAC) may exhibit oil leaks around...
- 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 with 7.3L dit engines may exhibit loose turbo bolts on the turbo housing
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission and 7.3L engine or with 4R100 6.8L may exhibit engine stall...
- Front locking hubs
- 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...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some vehicles equipped with powerstroke diesel engines after serial number 0896812 (engine build date),...
- Concerns with the intake manifold leaking or weeping coolant from passenger side gasket at right rear...
- Vehicles may experience front shaft seal leakage
- This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt
- Information regarding rock guard paint protectant application used on certain vehicles
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3 dit engine may exhibit engine roughness, misses, buck / jerk, hesitation /...
- The 4X4 system, particularly the front locking hubs
- Information regarding electronic crash sensor (ECS-2) configuration
- Informtion regarding turbo bolts coming loose
- 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 bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (PCM) replacement during service and may not...
- 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
- 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
- Information on a running change to the ecs (electronic crash sensor)
- 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...
- Some vehicles with 7.3L dit engines may exhibit loose bolts on the turbo housing
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Some vehicles may exhibit any of P0350 through P0358 coil diagnostic trouble codes, check engine light on...
- 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 any of P0350 - P0358 coil (diagnostic trouble codes), check engine light, and...
- 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...
- Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- 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...
- Some vehicles built between 8/14/99 and 11/16/99 may exhibit shift on the fly engagement/disengagement...
- Some vehicles built between 10/24/99 and 11/8/99 equipped with 7.3L powerstroke engine that have...
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit an engine that runs rough, misses, buck / jerk,...
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a pop / clunk noise during turns, turning onto uneven surfaces or when...
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a water pump shaft seal leak
- 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...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- 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 equipped with the 6.8L V-10 engine and california emissions may exhibit an exhaust flutter noise
- 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
- Some technicians have expressed difficulty reprogramming the ABS module on some vehicles
- 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
- Some vehicles with the 6.8L V-10 engine and california emissions may exhibit an engine miss or exhaust...
- 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 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...
- 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 the availability of new clutch release bearing
- Information regarding radio lights and display flicker/flash with headlights on
- Information regarding announcing availability of new clutch release bearing
- 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 vehicles exhibiting a flicker in the dash lamp when switching from the headlamp to the park...
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flicker in the dash lamps when switching from the headlamp to the park lamp...
- 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...
- Some trucks equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit some reduced power steering assist under hard braking
- Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of on-center steering feel and / or steering wander, or a constant pull...
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a pull to the left while braking condition
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