1997 Ford F Super Duty service bulletins & manufacturer communications
96 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford F Super Duty. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 96
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt04266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3l dit engines. Various models including 2003 super duty f series. *tt032145 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- Aftermarket wiring alterations - service tip. *tt032125 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 30, 2003
- Low rpm, no start, runs poorly, stall. 7.3l dit engine. *tt032123 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- A high number of high pressure rexroth pumps and injection pressure regulators (ipr) are being replaced due to oil leaking, when all that is required is a new gasket or seal on eit…032121 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- 7.3l dit glow plug start-up on-time during cold temperature - service tip. *tt032120 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2003
- A no-start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently. *tt03213 · 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
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 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
- Exhaust air rush noise and lower power. *tt *jb16697 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit interference and / or static in the land-mobile radio. *tt15871 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code stored in the gem. *tt13412 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 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
- 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
- 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
- Service procedures and vehicle attitude service kits have been developed to assist customers and vehicle modifiers with side -to- side leveling concerns related to weight distribut…982321 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Cold start engine noise985185 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Steering wheel alignment- vehicles with motorhome chassis.982120 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit erratic 4-3 shift hunting while ascending a grade and/or no 3-4 upshift after cresting a grade. *yc982119 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Vehicle stalls upon acceleration. *ak98-4742 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Lack of power due to failure of engine turbo boost98-4734 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Repeat message, no change: hard start/ no start. *ak98-4726 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Repeat message, no change- rough idle/miss. *ak98-4722 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 1, 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
- Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes. *tt4633 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks. *tt4629 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles exhibiting and o/d off lamp flashing with diagnostic trouble code 62 / 628 / 1728. *tt4626 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration condition. *tt4625 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Brief information on vehicles exhibiting lack of power condition. *tt4617 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start condition. *tt4616 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Information on vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss. *tt4614 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Aug 1, 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
- 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
- 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
- A new design transmission case and extension housing has been released. *yc971110972313 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Part number information for the use of a child seat tether. *tw97050110621 · Technical service bulletin · Child Seat · issued May 10, 1997
- When the air cleaner is being replaced, the drain mechanism on the bottom of the air cleaner case is to be cleaned of obstructions. *twBC2297970501 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1997
- Wiring- aftermarket wiring alterations- service tip. *jd9779 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only. *jd9778 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Fuel pump- availability of new style fuel pump and sender- f super duty motorhome chassis- service tip. *jd97619 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Low rpm- 7.3l dit engine fails to start- code 340 stored in memory and/or engine fails to achieve rated speed for 2-3 minutes after extended cold soak- f-series built through 2/9/9…97618 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Steering- high effort during highway driving- f super duty motorhome chassis vehicles built from 7/1/93 through 8/9/96. *jd97617 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 17, 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
- Diesel exhaust smell in passenger cabin may be due to poor connection at the inlet or outlet to/from the turbo. *twBC3130970221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 21, 1997
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd9747 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Camshaft position sensor information . *twBC3212970213 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 13, 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
- Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd97310 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 3, 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
- Leak - oil leakat engine valley pan and/or high pressure oil pump - vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine. *tw97216 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 20, 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
- Engine - 7.3l dit - glow plug start-up on-time during cold temperature - service tip. *tw97214 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 20, 1997
- A running change for the 7.3l to allow better definition on cylinder contribution tests in process. *jdBC0256970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Transmission - e40d - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip. *tw962418 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Suspension - front or rear - side-toside leveling procedures and attitude service kits for f53 rv basic stripped chassis. *tw962413 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Investigating 7.3l irregular idle. *ttBC0693961023 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 23, 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
- 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
- Concerns w/ the speedometer/odometer indication plus transmission shift concerns due to failure of the speedometer drive gear (e8tz-2n598-a) located within the transmission mounted…BC0821961010 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 10, 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
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *ttBC5197961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Concerns w/ the speedometer/odometer indication plus trans shift concerns due to a failure of the speedometer drive gear (e8tz-2n598-a) located within the trans mounted parking bra…BC5166961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Owner notification program 96b95 - engine cooling system radiator replacementon certain 1997 f super duty motorhome stripped chassis. *tw96B95 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1996