1997 Ford F-250 SD service bulletins & manufacturer communications
42 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford F-250 SD. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 42
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- 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
- Moaning noise during 1500-2000 rpm on neutral engine run-up, or while driving under load. *tt032126 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- Loss of power and malfunction indicator lamp may also illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes 128 and 845 or p0236 and p0238 stored in memory. *tt03211 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 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
- 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
- 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
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 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 on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 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 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 · Electrical System · issued Mar 8, 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 trucks with e40d and california calibration 7-90p-r10/11 may stall during long decel conditions while in manual 1 or 2 gear. *tt985176 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 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
- LOCKS FAILED. YD98163 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 17, 1998
- Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0l 0r 7.5l engine. *ak98156 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 3, 1998
- Some customers may require a heavy duty 7-way trailer wiring connector system when the vehicle is equipped with a 4-way connector. *yc98810 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 27, 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
- Some vehicles may experience a popping / squeaking noise in the steering column while turning. *yc982721 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Lubricant leaking from rear axle seal contaminating brake shoes. *yc985A27 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles. *yc985A25 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians in helping to resolve pull or drift conditions. *tt985A23 · 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
- 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
- Experiencing an engine stall condition on 1997 california f series 7.3l diesel e40d vehicles after a long decel when using m1 gear for engine braking. *yc98414 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Information on the defroster performance enhancement.98122 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Conditions with engine stalling during long decel while in manual 1 or manual 2 gear on some vehicles. *tt98119 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. *tt98113 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 19, 1998