1993 Ford F-250 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
88 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Ford F-250. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 88
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- 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
- Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak98167 · 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
- 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 for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low …12905 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 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
- 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
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Front end shimmy may occur at various driving speeds and is usually induced when hitting bumps, such as large potholes or rough railroad crossings. Shimmy is not always verified du…98158 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 3, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 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
- Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc985A38 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc985A37 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The rear parking brake cables may bind and not allow the rear brake shoes to return fully to the anchor pins after the parking brake is applied. *yc985A35 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc985A29 · 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
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt985A12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- 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
- Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc9848 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt983074 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 27, 1998
- Performance enhancement for defroster. *tt98122 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Information on the defroster performance enhancement.98122 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Some vehicles may develop "cavitation" erosion in the cylinder wall of the engine. *tt010198 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Part number information for the use of a child seat tether. *tw97050110621 · Technical service bulletin · Child Seat · issued May 10, 1997
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *twBC2301970501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
- Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only. *jd9778 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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
- Exhaust leaks or noise at the joint between the y-pipe and the exhaust manifold. *twBC3241970210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 1997
- The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder. *twBC3287970206 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 6, 1997
- Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd97310 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps. *jdBC0321972301 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra. *tw97215 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 20, 1997
- Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps. *jdBC0321970201 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 2, 1997
- 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
- Vibration - driveline vibration and/or driveline noise - regular cab 4x4 vehicles equipped with 7.5l engine and manual transmission. *tw962415 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Brakes - rear parking brake cable binds - vehicles built before 8/20/96 - all chassis cab vehicles are excluded. *tw962412 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · 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
- Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps. *twBC0321961101 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *ttBC0678961025 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 25, 1996
- Vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration or noise while driving at highway speeds on steady cruise or decel. *ttBC0682961024 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 24, 1996
- Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0l or 7.5l engine. *tw962213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw96226 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- 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
- Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt96728 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 1996
- 4x4 front axles must use hypoid 4x4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4x4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. It is not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in…BC0131960102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1995
- During highway deceleration or engine start-up, there may be a hooting noise coming from the engine compartment. *tw95712 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 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
- Engine- 'knocking' noise - when operating engine at 200-2300 rpm - fd1460 engine951714 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1995
- Generator-motorcraft 95amp-front bearing concern-fd1060/1460 engines- vehicles built before 7/3/95. *sd951713 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 1995
- Steering gear-replacement of bendix, steering gear with new ross steeering gear. *sd951515 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 1995
- Vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns. *twBC4321950705 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 1995
- Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw951113 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 1995
- Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw951112 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 1995
- Accessory drive belts - all 7.3 idi diesels come off accessory drive pulleys - vehicles built after 2/15/92. *tw95522 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1995
- Hydromounted cab - evaporative emission lines rubbing on the fender. *tw951015 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWN95912 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWN9598 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWN9597 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1995
- Lack of power or no start condition may be due to exhaust restriction caused by a plugged catalytic converter and/or muffler. *twBC2681950503 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWNBC4225 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1995
- Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw9588 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1995
- A rattle from the split seat bench may be due to a loose or missing seat bushing. *tw9585 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Apr 1, 1995
- Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power or a no start condition due to an exhaust restriction. *tw95711 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1995
- Vehicles with manual transmission may have a lack of power or no start condition caused by a plugged catalytic converter or muffler. *twBC4225 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1995
- New design transmission range sensor. *tw95619 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Early wear of fead tensioner pulley on vehicles with 5.0l/5.8l engines. *tw95617 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Revised oil pan gasket. *tw9568 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1995
- There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw95524 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Some diesel powered vehicles are experiencing drive belt tracking concerns due to front end accessory drive pulleys (fead) misalignment. *tw95522 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Under hood wire harness may become chafed. *tw95521 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 1995