Technical Service Bulletins
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA #: 95327
SUMMARY: STEERING - REVISED CAMBER SPECIFICATION. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA #: 95327
SUMMARY: STEERING - REVISED CAMBER SPECIFICATION. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 951211
SUMMARY: POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA #: 951211
SUMMARY: POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING. *TW
Date: 08/01/1995
Component Name: 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA #: 951620
SUMMARY: BRAKES-FRONT-FRONT AXLE SHUDDER/VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 14,600, 16,000 AND 18,000 LB FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL 16.5 X 6 INCH BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. VIBRATION /SHUDDER-FRONT AXLE SHUDDER/ VIBR
Date: 08/01/1995
Component Name: 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA #: 951620
SUMMARY: BRAKES-FRONT-FRONT AXLE SHUDDER/VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 14,600, 16,000 AND 18,000 LB FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL 16.5 X 6 INCH BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. VIBRATION /SHUDDER-FRONT AXLE SHUDDER/ VIBR
Date: 07/01/1995
Component Name: 044000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
NHTSA #: 951516
SUMMARY: BRAKES-REAR-RE-INDEX REAR/REAR BRAKE CHAMBER OR ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH DSO ASPHALT SPREADER OPTION-TANDEM AXLE VEHICLES USED IN ASPHALT SPREADER APPLICATIONS.*SD
Date: 07/01/1995
Component Name: 044000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
NHTSA #: 951516
SUMMARY: BRAKES-REAR-RE-INDEX REAR/REAR BRAKE CHAMBER OR ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH DSO ASPHALT SPREADER OPTION-TANDEM AXLE VEHICLES USED IN ASPHALT SPREADER APPLICATIONS.*SD
Date: 09/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: BC1493950906
SUMMARY: REVISED DUAL OUTPUT SENSOR (ELECTRONIC PREMIUM DIESEL ONLY). *TW
Date: 09/01/1995
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: BC1493950906
SUMMARY: REVISED DUAL OUTPUT SENSOR (ELECTRONIC PREMIUM DIESEL ONLY). *TW
Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA #: BC0193970201
SUMMARY: REVISED FAN ASSEMBLIES FOR PREMIUM DIESEL ENGINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. *JD
Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA #: BC0193970201
SUMMARY: REVISED FAN ASSEMBLIES FOR PREMIUM DIESEL ENGINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. *JD
Date: 02/17/1997
Component Name: 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA #: 97412
SUMMARY: COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE COOLING FAN CRACKS AT CENTER HUB. *JD
Date: 02/17/1997
Component Name: 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA #: 97412
SUMMARY: COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE COOLING FAN CRACKS AT CENTER HUB. *JD
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 95621
SUMMARY: THE TRANSMISSION COUNTERSHAFT BEARING END CLEARANCE MAY NOT BE WITHIN SPECIFICATION ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 95621
SUMMARY: THE TRANSMISSION COUNTERSHAFT BEARING END CLEARANCE MAY NOT BE WITHIN SPECIFICATION ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 951117
SUMMARY: TRANSMISSION - ROCKWELL RMX9 AMD RMO9 OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSIONS-TRANSMISSION COUNTERSHAFT END CLEARANCE MAY NOT B WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. *TW
Date: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #: 942321
SUMMARY: MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW
Date: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #: 942321
SUMMARY: MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW
Date: 03/25/1996
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 96731
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING THE STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. *TT
Date: 03/25/1996
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 96731
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING THE STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. *TT
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #: 95620
SUMMARY: BATTERY COVERS FOR OUTBOARD FRAME-MOUNTED BATTERIES RATTLE OR CRACK. *TW
Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #: 95912
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #: 95620
SUMMARY: BATTERY COVERS FOR OUTBOARD FRAME-MOUNTED BATTERIES RATTLE OR CRACK. *TW
Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #: 95912
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 96246
SUMMARY: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 96246
SUMMARY: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA #: 951212
SUMMARY: IGNITION SWITCH-OVERLOADING ON SWITCH CONTACTS-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CITY DELIVERY INSTRUMENT PANEL-BUILT BEFORE 11/14/94. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA #: 951212
SUMMARY: IGNITION SWITCH-OVERLOADING ON SWITCH CONTACTS-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CITY DELIVERY INSTRUMENT PANEL-BUILT BEFORE 11/14/94. *TW
Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA #: 95530
SUMMARY: TURN SIGNAL OR TURN SIGNAL HAZARD FLASHER INOPERATIVE WHEN FLASHER CIRCUIT IS OVERLOADED - VEHICLES WITH HOBBS HEAVY DUTY FLASHER FLEET OR FULL INSTRUMENTATION. *TW
Date: 05/01/1995
Component Name: 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
NHTSA #: 95530
SUMMARY: TURN SIGNAL OR TURN SIGNAL HAZARD FLASHER INOPERATIVE WHEN FLASHER CIRCUIT IS OVERLOADED - VEHICLES WITH HOBBS HEAVY DUTY FLASHER FLEET OR FULL INSTRUMENTATION. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
NHTSA #: BC4180950401
SUMMARY: INSTRUMENTATION AND HOBBS HD FLASHER MAY EXPERIENCE TURN SIGNAL AND FLASHER CONCERNS DUE TO THE FLASHER CIRCUIT BEING OVERLOADED. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #: 95531
SUMMARY: NEW WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SPRING DURABILITY. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #: 95531
SUMMARY: NEW WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SPRING DURABILITY. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9582
SUMMARY: A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: BC3393950201
SUMMARY: WIPER MOTORS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED WHICH NOW REQUIRES AN INSTALLATION KIT. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: BC4119950201
SUMMARY: L SERIES WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN UPGRADED, WHICH NOW REQUIRES AN INSTALLATION KIT. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9546
SUMMARY: WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9582
SUMMARY: A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: BC3393950201
SUMMARY: WIPER MOTORS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED WHICH NOW REQUIRES AN INSTALLATION KIT. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: BC4119950201
SUMMARY: L SERIES WIPER MOTOR HAS BEEN UPGRADED, WHICH NOW REQUIRES AN INSTALLATION KIT. *TW
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #: 9546
SUMMARY: WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 95529
SUMMARY: LITTLE OR NO AIR FROM THE DEFROST REGISTER. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 95529
SUMMARY: LITTLE OR NO AIR FROM THE DEFROST REGISTER. *TW
Date: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
NHTSA #: 942319
SUMMARY: HEATER CORE OR AIR CONDITIONING CORE MAY BE OBSTRUCTED BY CONTAMINANTS FROM THE OUTSIDE AIR ENTERING THE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *TW
Date: 11/01/1994
Component Name: 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
NHTSA #: 942319
SUMMARY: HEATER CORE OR AIR CONDITIONING CORE MAY BE OBSTRUCTED BY CONTAMINANTS FROM THE OUTSIDE AIR ENTERING THE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA #: 951210
SUMMARY: HOOD - CHECK CABLES RESTRICT HOOD OPENING. *TW
Date: 06/01/1995
Component Name: 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA #: 951210
SUMMARY: HOOD - CHECK CABLES RESTRICT HOOD OPENING. *TW
Date: 03/25/1996
Component Name: 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #: 96729
SUMMARY: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BACK PANEL OF THE CAB MAY CRACK. THE CRACKING OCCURS AT THE SPOT WELDS ON THE TOP LH SIDE OF THE BACK PANEL, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR FAIRINGS. *TT
Date: 03/25/1996
Component Name: 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #: 96729
SUMMARY: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BACK PANEL OF THE CAB MAY CRACK. THE CRACKING OCCURS AT THE SPOT WELDS ON THE TOP LH SIDE OF THE BACK PANEL, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR FAIRINGS. *TT
Date: 10/11/1996
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: BC0813961011
SUMMARY: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR &/OR IDLE VALIDATION SWITCH FAILS, IN MAY GENERATE ECM SERVICE CODES OR DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. A REVISED ONE PIECE SENSOR & SWITCH IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: 95410
SUMMARY: LACK OF POWER - EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THROTTLE LINKAGE. *TW
Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: 962217
SUMMARY: ENGINE - WILL NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE IDLE SPEED - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS M11, N14 OR DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: BC4207950401
SUMMARY: REVISED DUAL OUTPUT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. *TW
Date: 01/01/1995
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: 95213
SUMMARY: NEW FORD HOLLAND ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE NEED FOR FREQUENT THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS. *TW
Date: 10/11/1996
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: BC0813961011
SUMMARY: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR &/OR IDLE VALIDATION SWITCH FAILS, IN MAY GENERATE ECM SERVICE CODES OR DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. A REVISED ONE PIECE SENSOR & SWITCH IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 02/01/1995
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: 95410
SUMMARY: LACK OF POWER - EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THROTTLE LINKAGE. *TW
Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: 962217
SUMMARY: ENGINE - WILL NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE IDLE SPEED - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS M11, N14 OR DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: BC4207950401
SUMMARY: REVISED DUAL OUTPUT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. *TW
Date: 01/01/1995
Component Name: 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #: 95213
SUMMARY: NEW FORD HOLLAND ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE NEED FOR FREQUENT THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS. *TW
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9852
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9852
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 9848
SUMMARY: ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 99196
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 9848
SUMMARY: ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #: 99196
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 95526
SUMMARY: INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER MAY CRACK NEAR THE HAND THROTTLE ON VEHICLES WITH THE CITY DELIVERY PACKAGE. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THIS AREA OF THE PANEL LACKS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT. *TW
Date: 05/01/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC2240970501
SUMMARY: IF DIFFICULTIES ARE ENCOUNTERED INSTALLING ANY FORD DEALER-INSTALLED ADD-ON ACCESSORY, CONSULT THE FORD ACCESSORIES REFERENCE BOOK. *TW
Date: 04/01/1995
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC4197950401
SUMMARY: UNKNOWN
Date: 03/01/1995
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: 95526
SUMMARY: INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER MAY CRACK NEAR THE HAND THROTTLE ON VEHICLES WITH THE CITY DELIVERY PACKAGE. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THIS AREA OF THE PANEL LACKS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT. *TW
Date: 05/01/1997
Component Name: 980000 OTHER
NHTSA #: BC2240970501
SUMMARY: IF DIFFICULTIES ARE ENCOUNTERED INSTALLING ANY FORD DEALER-INSTALLED ADD-ON ACCESSORY, CONSULT THE FORD ACCESSORIES REFERENCE BOOK. *TW