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67 Econoline Technical Service Bulletins

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Recent 1992 Econoline TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported JULY 12 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608551
    • TSB Reference #99141

    Description: COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608551

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

    • Date Reported MAY 17 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606429
    • TSB Reference #9997

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606429

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported MARCH 06 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612965
    • TSB Reference #00510

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612965

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606839
    • TSB Reference #6417

    Description: ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606839

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613288
    • TSB Reference #985153

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613288

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613145
    • TSB Reference #12123

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613145

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613252
    • TSB Reference #985102

    Description: SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF GVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613252

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613041
    • TSB Reference #12070

    Description: VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613041

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

    • Date Reported JULY 12 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608417
    • TSB Reference #99141

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING A HIGH NUMBER OF BALL JOINTS BEING REPLACED AS THE RESULT OF ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OR OF COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608417

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #46473
    • TSB Reference #95206

    Description: UPPER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE EARLY WEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY BE DUE TO ENTRY OF MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION INTO THE BALL JOINTS. REPLACE THE WORN BALL JOINT(S) W/ A NEW INTEGRAL SEAL-TYPE BALL JOINT WHICH HAS IMPROVED SEALING TO REDUCE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #46473

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1994
    • NHTSA Reference #38063
    • TSB Reference #942610

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MORE BODY ROLL DUE TO REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF LEAF SPRINGS IN THE ASSEMBLY. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #38063

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • Date Reported MARCH 18 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601012
    • TSB Reference #985A13

    Description: THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601012

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #46478
    • TSB Reference #95212

    Description: 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 SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #46478

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 30 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004835
    • TSB Reference #032124

    Description: A HARD START OR NO START CONDITION IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004835

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605721
    • TSB Reference #010198

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605721

    • Date Reported MAY 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #45074
    • TSB Reference #95522

    Description: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS - ALL 7.3 IDI DIESELS COME OFF ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 2/15/92. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #45074

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39904
    • TSB Reference #9568

    Description: REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39904

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39891
    • TSB Reference #95522

    Description: SOME DIESEL POWERED VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DRIVE BELT TRACKING CONCERNS DUE TO FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS (FEAD) MISALIGNMENT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39891

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #3055200
    • TSB Reference #9568
    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39189
    • TSB Reference #BC3103950301

    Description: IMPROVED PARTS FOR SERVICE OF DRIVE BELT TRACKING. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39189

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39222
    • TSB Reference #95310

    Description: NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39222

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported MAY 03 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606420
    • TSB Reference #99816

    Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606420

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #41029
    • TSB Reference #9588

    Description: KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #41029

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39124
    • TSB Reference #95210

    Description: ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39124

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51691
    • TSB Reference #9748

    Description: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51691

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • Date Reported MARCH 31 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51914
    • TSB Reference #9777

    Description: HARD START- EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51914

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MARCH 30 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601312
    • TSB Reference #9864

    Description: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601312

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #41012
    • TSB Reference #95711

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #41012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39190
    • TSB Reference #BC3131950301

    Description: SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39190

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39208
    • TSB Reference #BC4157950301

    Description: NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39208

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported MARCH 25 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #613350
    • TSB Reference #96728

    Description: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613350

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 25 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50356
    • TSB Reference #BC0678961025

    Description: INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50356

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609736
    • TSB Reference #98167

    Description: TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 UPSHIFT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609736

    • Date Reported APRIL 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #609737
    • TSB Reference #98168

    Description: TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609737

    • Date Reported JANUARY 10 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612203
    • TSB Reference #0015

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612203

    • Date Reported JULY 26 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608431
    • TSB Reference #99152

    Description: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608431

    • Date Reported APRIL 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601238
    • TSB Reference #9888

    Description: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601238

    • Date Reported JANUARY 19 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605599
    • TSB Reference #98123

    Description: 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. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605599

    • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51945
    • TSB Reference #97511

    Description: FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51945

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #45085
    • TSB Reference #951112

    Description: REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #45085

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #3055200
    • TSB Reference #9568
    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39913
    • TSB Reference #95619

    Description: NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39913

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39125
    • TSB Reference #95212

    Description: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39125

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1994
    • NHTSA Reference #37765
    • TSB Reference #942415

    Description: UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #37765

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1994
    • NHTSA Reference #37741
    • TSB Reference #942318

    Description: TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #37741

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • Date Reported JULY 21 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003748
    • TSB Reference #03148

    Description: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003748

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 13 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616522
    • TSB Reference #002310

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616522

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 07 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612343
    • TSB Reference #0038

    Description: 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, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612343

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50997
    • TSB Reference #962612

    Description: TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50997

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50908
    • TSB Reference #96249

    Description: TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50908

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #604059
    • TSB Reference #98246

    Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604059

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 18 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089681
    • TSB Reference #99222

    Description: SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089681

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50905
    • TSB Reference #96246

    Description: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50905

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #607657
    • TSB Reference #99164

    Description: CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #607657

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 1994
    • NHTSA Reference #37922
    • TSB Reference #ONP/94B56

    Description: CORROSION BETWEEN THE TAMPER SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CASTING MAY CAUSE FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #37922

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Date Reported MARCH 16 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601299
    • TSB Reference #9859

    Description: A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601299

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

STRUCTURE

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51689
    • TSB Reference #9747

    Description: FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51689

TIRES

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • Date Reported JUNE 14 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #606460
    • TSB Reference #99129

    Description: 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. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #606460

    • Date Reported APRIL 13 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601341
    • TSB Reference #9873

    Description: EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601341

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090087
    • TSB Reference #99196

    Description: INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090087

    • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601269
    • TSB Reference #9848

    Description: ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601269

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601280
    • TSB Reference #98419

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601280

    • Date Reported MARCH 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51987
    • TSB Reference #9768

    Description: FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51987

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