1998 Ford F Series service bulletins & manufacturer communications
89 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford F Series. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 89
- Jerr-dan: anti stall feature for ford f series light duty chassis with v10 gas engine and an engine drive clutch pump. Model years unknown. *peTB-08-258 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 29, 2008
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Rough idle, miss and various other driveability concerns on vehicles with 7.3l dit engine. This may be related to injector bore scuffing caused by fuel quality issues. *tt11675 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- False failure of the vapor management valve (vmv). *tt *jb16683 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2003
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- This bulletin states that some 4.6l fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller or larger knock sensor threaded hold than the one in the original engine assembly. *tt15901 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions of hard start / no start / rough running. *tt15761 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit wheels that seize to the hubs and are difficult to remove during service. *tt15708 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt15605 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt15504 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of oil contamination in cooling system. *tt15397 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and p030x codes. *tt15373 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l di engine may exhibit false diagnostic trouble codes p1105, p1106 (upper and lower alternator faults). *tt15355 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to remove wheel rim condition. *tt15225 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6l romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt14864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt14821 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles with 4.6l fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in original equipped engine assemblies. **mr8058 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles with 4.6l fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in original equipped engine assemblies. *tt13832 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Some vehicles with 4.6l fqr engine assemblies may have a smaller knock sensor threaded hole than that in original equipped engine assemblies. *tt8058 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt99242 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 15, 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 equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt13331 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Subject regarding ford quality renewal (fqr) assembly launch of 4.6l 2v engine. *tt7194 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles equipped with windsor engines only may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt7155 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Emission recall for vehicles that were built with a fuel filler-valve which could leak while the vehicle is being operated which can exceed evaporative emissions standards. *tt99E03 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Vehicles with 2.4l, 4.6l, and 5.4l engines may exhibit an a/c moan at idle. *tt13342 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt13322 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Experiencing engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt13285 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding e40d/4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *mjs13187 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs13180 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Subject regarding e40d / 4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *tt6999 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt6997 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Vehicles equipped with fd1060 or fd1460 midrange diesel engines may experience a vibration or buzz through the throttle pedal. *tt991413 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · 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
- Information on various engines available for the ford qualty renewal (fqr) engine assembly. *tt6573 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve on natural gas vehicles. *tt6505 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt6350 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Subject regarding intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is activated. *tt99133 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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 / Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve thread. *tt12890 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Information regarding the availability of engine assembly for various vehicles. *tt6386 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Experiencing various intermittent concerns, such as low coolant level sensor leaking coolant into wiring harness. *tt9983 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Some vehicles equipped with engines produced by windsor engine plant may exhibit an engine knock at initial cold startup. *tt12798 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1999
- Exhibiting a vibration that may be interpreted as an nvh condition. *tt12767 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may retreieve malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0351 and / or p0357 (coil primary circuit malfunction). *tt12744 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued May 1, 1999
- Exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) po351 and / or p0356 (coil primary circuit malfunction). *tt12743 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued May 1, 1999
- Information on the improved lower intake manifold side gaskets. *tt996130 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1999
- Subject regarding proper operation and interpretation of dual air pressure gauge readings. *tt12564 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Bief information regarding diagnostic code retrival on bi-fuel vehicles. *tt12560 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt12556 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Clarification pertaining to the dual air pressure gauge function. *tt5899 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Subject regarding techinical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles with gfi alternate fuel systems. *tt5892 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Information on retrieving diagnostic codes for base engine / gasoline fuel system or the alternate fuel system. *tt5890 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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
- Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. Transmission control indicator light (tcil) may also…12298 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt5203 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc982323 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Effective november 2, 1998 certain vehicles of the 4r100 are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *tt985183 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs12174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt985072 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Information regarding vehicles models of the 4r100 that are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *mjs12134 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Information on the revised fuel injector o-ring kit. *tt9811339 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Information on additions to the ford quality renewal assembly program.4747 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Subject regarding vehicles with factory installed cd changers having revised shipping locations for the cd magazine. *tt99-4694 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 1998
- LOCKS FAILED. YD98163 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 17, 1998
- Information on setting the check engine light and setting diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evaporative emissions gross leak). *tt11781 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engines may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt11776 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some factury installed cd changers may have revised shipping locations for the cd magazine. *tt4694 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 1998
- This bulletin states that for certain vehicles it is not possible to set the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code p0455 (evaporative emissions gross leak) if a custom…4664 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt4658 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- For certain model vehicles, the 4r70w transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed. *tt11482 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Vehicles with the e4od are added to the fqr ( ford quality renewal ) assembly program. *yc982733 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Concerns of engine checklight on and dtc p1506 ( idle air control over speed error ) and/or fast idle. *yc982691 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Conditions with pressure being higher/lower than expected. *yc980307 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- The coolant temperature gauge reading may be inaccurate. *yc98614 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc9844 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Information on adding or installing a pulley. *tt983084 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 26, 1998
- Concerns with codes p0500, p0503, p1501 or p1503 which may be caused my a loose speedometer drive gear. *tt983170 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 17, 1998
- Information on the new 4r100 transmission. *tt983180 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 16, 1998
- Some customer may complain of a ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park position and neutral position. *tt983316 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 3, 1998
- Subject regarding changes to the midline radio. *tt9811337 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 1998
- Technicians experiencing yellow pop-ups on service bay diagnostic system (sbds)." *tt976011 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt976011 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Service tips on air brake governor opertional specifications. *yc970902971814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Sep 2, 1997