1996 Ford Econoline service bulletins & manufacturer communications
135 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Econoline. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 135
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint…DOR-X8B9R-11 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 6, 2018
- Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt17467 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340, possible false code. Various models including 1994-1996 ford excursion. *tt16480 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 30, 2003
- For 7.3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns. *tt032137 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *tt032131 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- Coolant may leak at the rear oil header. *tt032128 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- A hard start or no start condition in extreme cold weather. *tt032124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- Some 7.3l diesel vehicles may exhibit an engine miss where the engine may stall and not restart. Diagnostic trouble code 1298 may be stored. *tt032115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- No start/hard start and/or long crank time for vehicles with 7.3l di turbo diesel. *tt032111 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- Availability of new sealant for servicing 7.3l di turbo engine. *tt03219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- The water-in-fuel lamp may stay on and the fuel may be slow to drain or not drain at all when the fuel drain valve is opened. *tt03218 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 30, 2003
- High pressure oil pump leak. *tt16999 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- An oil leak at the turbocharger pedestal around the exhaust backpressure actuator. *tt16945 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Exhaust air rush noise and lower power. *tt *jb16697 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt0147 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes between the compuvalve connections when connecting or disconnecting the main com…00239 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Some vehicles with dana 80 rear axles may exhibit an excessive amount of axle whine noise. *jb00154 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 24, 2000
- Information on rear axle whine-vehicles equipped with dana 80 axles-5.4l/6.8l and 7.3l. *jb00154 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 24, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a false high spark advance readings when using a new generator star (ngs) tester. *tt00133 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 2000
- Service tip information on revised fuel tank valve for bi-fuel 4.9l vehicles only. *tt00132 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 26, 2000
- Brief information stating that a revised fuel gauge has been released for service for bi-fuel vehicles only. *tt00131 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 26, 2000
- Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd98168 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 7, 2000
- Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (pcm) replacement during service and may not run on cng or lpg., recalibration of the pcm/replacement. *mjs00611 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 20, 2000
- Information on the 7.3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be pruchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concern…00610 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 20, 2000
- Customers may be concerned that vehicle looks like it dogtracks, due to a unique feature of the vehicle that combine to create an optical illusion of dogtracking, a condition which…00510 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 6, 2000
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed…0038 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 7, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt99242 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Subject regarding 4r100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt99236 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle. *tt13488 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 73l dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle. *tt7475 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Some vehicles with rear brake drums may exhibit brake squeal noise. *tt7263 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles with rear brake drums may exhibit brake squeal noise. *tt13367 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder. *tt99164 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system. *tt99141 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 12, 1999
- Subject regarding a high number of ball joints being replaced as the result of routine inspections or of complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system. *tt99141 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 12, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit diesel engines may develop a cracked flexplate. *tt6585 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt991210 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt99111 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Subject regarding tire balance hint. *tt12835 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Addressing tire balance hints. *tt6417 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a "squeaking" or "moaning" noise from the steering column while turning. *tt9997 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 17, 1999
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian bu…9996 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 17, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt99-8-15 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 3, 1999
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems. *tt5892 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt12230 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc982323 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Premature wear of the belt tensioner may occur on some vehicles. *yc982314 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Some vehicles with a 7.3l direct injection (di) turbo diesel engine, one or more of the following concerns may be present: rough idle, stalling, hesitation/ stumble, loss / lack of…982313 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left. *tt985153 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of gvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may exhibit inner edge tire wear due to incorrect alignment. *tt985102 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left, due to incorrect front end alignment settings. *mjs12123 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of fvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may exhibit inner edge tire wear due to incorrect alignment. *mjs12070 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Exhibiting rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *yc98205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Information on the revised fuel injector o-ring kit. *tt9811339 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 1, 1998
- LOCKS FAILED. YD98163 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 17, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt9873 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- On some vehicles repeat repairs may be made to 4-wheel anti-lock braking systems (4wabs) due to misdiagnosis of 4wabs concerns which may result in replacement of functional compone…985A51 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc985A13 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A hard to turn ignition key, and/or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder may occur on some vehicles. *yc9859 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728. *yc98419 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt98123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Information provided to aid the techinician in diagnosing and repairing various door lock and latch concerns. *tt98114 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear. *yc97090297187 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Hard start- extreme cold ambient temperature- vehicles with 7.3l diesel engine. *jd9777 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9l engine. *jd9748 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd9747 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of "for off-road us…BC3274970207 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 7, 1997
- Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd9735 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Whine from rear axle 50 mph or faster. *twBC0319A97020 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 1997
- 5.8l engine assembly for vehicles is available as a ford quality renewal assembly. *jdBC3341972301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Whine from rear axle 50 mph or faster. *jdBC0319972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jdBC0053972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Engine compartment noise-"buzzing or knocking"- right front of engine-after starting. *jd97114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jdBC1015397020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Whine from rear axle 50 mph or faster. *jdBC0319970201 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e40d transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jdBC0053970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Vibration- driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm with converter clutch engaged during medium to heavy throttle conditions- vehicles with 7.3l di turbo engine and …962621 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw96265 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw962511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307 and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw962510 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Transmission - e40d - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip. *tw962418 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw96246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- If a 1996 econoline has an abs code of 1095, this may have been caused by water intrusion into the hcu/bcu motor. *twBC0531961108 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 8, 1996
- Whine from rear axle 50 mph or faster. *twBC0319961101 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Investigating 7.3l irregular idle. *ttBC0693961023 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 23, 1996
- Engine compartment noise - buzzing or knocking - right front of engine - after starting - 4.9l engines - f series built from 8/1/94 through 10/15/95 - econolines built from 8/15/94…962212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - abs bleeding procedures. *tw96229 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (iac) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall - after starting when engine allowed to soak from 1-4 hours - sticking idle …96223 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Information on abs dtc c1141 or c1142. *ttBC0742961018 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 18, 1996
- E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm. *ttBC0844961008 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 8, 1996
- Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds. *ttBC0883961004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 1996
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *ttBC9688961001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Vehicles w/ an abs code 1095, may be caused by water intrusion into the hcu/ecu motor. *ttBC5222961001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Investigating 7.3l irregular idle. *ttBC5201961001 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *ttBC5195961001 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 1996
- For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *ttBC5191961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt96728 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine is cold and under acceleration. *tt96727 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 25, 1996
- On some vehicles, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate and code p1411 may be stored in memory. *tt96723 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Concerns with the anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp remaining on after the vehicle is started and six (6) abs codes are stored in memory on some vehicles. *tt96721 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Subject regarding a new single key locksets installed on certain trial vehicles. *tt96715 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Headlamp or wheel alignment required because of special bodies added to incomplete vehicles (e/f series chassis cabs) or because of special equipment installation (modification con…BC0230960102 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 1995
- Econoline w/ 4wabs may be experiencing false abs codes which will activate the abs light. If an econoline has all of the codes in memory: b1342, c1222, c1115, & c1226, do not repla…BC0106960102 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1995
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake sys…95212 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1995
- UNKNOWN9568 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Cooling system - leaking radiator hose - upgraded hose clamps. *tw95616 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1995