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2000 Ford F-550 TSBs

41 F-550 Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported F-550 problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2000 F-550 TSBs

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612407
    • TSB Reference #7921

    Description: A SLOW RELEASE OF THE HUBS, AT TIMES, WHICH MAY BE REGARDED A NOT NORMAL BY THE OPERATOR. SLOW RELEASE OF THE HUBLOCKS IS NOT CONSIDERED ABNORMAL FOR THIS SYSTEM.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612407

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002606
    • TSB Reference #16891

    Description: CLEAR GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS SUBSTANCE IS A SILICONE BASE LUBRICANT USED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002606

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 29 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10029029
    • TSB Reference #TB-08-258

    Description: JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10029029

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001937
    • TSB Reference #16683

    Description: FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001937

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619335
    • TSB Reference #14864

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619335

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619315
    • TSB Reference #14821

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619315

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090538
    • TSB Reference #13180

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090538

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090310
    • TSB Reference #6997

    Description: SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090310

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637696
    • TSB Reference #15851

    Description: SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637696

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636408
    • TSB Reference #15761

    Description: SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OF HARD START / NO START / ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636408

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630043
    • TSB Reference #15517

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING EXAGGERATED ENGINE BRAKING ON DECELERATION. *YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630043

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630412
    • TSB Reference #15397

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630412

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624688
    • TSB Reference #15172

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBITA COOLANT LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624688

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

    • Date Reported MAY 16 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026389
    • TSB Reference #CSP-08B01

    Description: FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026389

    • Date Reported MAY 16 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026389
    • TSB Reference #CSP-08B01

    Description: FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026389

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported JANUARY 05 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008279
    • TSB Reference #03261

    Description: NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008279

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 29 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10029029
    • TSB Reference #TB-08-258

    Description: JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10029029

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 06 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013116
    • TSB Reference #04174

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013116

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 15 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004027
    • TSB Reference #03181

    Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004027

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090213
    • TSB Reference #6905

    Description: INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090213

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090213
    • TSB Reference #6905

    Description: INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090213

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612451
    • TSB Reference #7967

    Description: A DEAD BATTERY AND CIRCUIT BOARD CONCERNS DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612451

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630273
    • TSB Reference #15355

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630273

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609050
    • TSB Reference #9913138

    Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609050

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #609050
    • TSB Reference #9913138

    Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609050

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620223
    • TSB Reference #14915

    Description: SOME SUPERCREWS AND SPORT-TRAC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL BED EXTENDER MAY EXHIBIT BROKEN LOCKING PIN(S). THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HOLES NOT BEING COMPLETELY ALIGNED BEFORE INSERTING THE LOCKING PIN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620223

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612456
    • TSB Reference #7942

    Description: THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO CLARIFY THE MODEL APPLICATION AND WARRANTY STATUS FOR TSB000104. PRODUCTION WILL BE IMPLEMENTING THIS SPLASH SHIELD.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612456

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090184
    • TSB Reference #99242

    Description: INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090184

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636399
    • TSB Reference #15757

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636399

WHEELS

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636344
    • TSB Reference #15708

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636344

WHEELS:RIM

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625773
    • TSB Reference #15225

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WHEEL RIM CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625773

WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612220
    • TSB Reference #7859

    Description: VEHICLE EQUIPED WITH EITHER MANUAL OR ELECTRONIC SHIFT 4X4 SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR A RATCHETING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER SYMPTOM MAY BE DESCRIBED AS FRONT HUBLOCKS NOT RELEASING.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612220

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

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6092100
    • TSB Reference #13290

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092100

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090801
    • TSB Reference #7207

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090801

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612431
    • TSB Reference #7958

    Description: THE VEHICLE EXHIBIT SHIF ON THE FLY ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT ISSUES OR HEATER/AC ONLY BLOWING OUT OF THE DEFROST MODE. THESE CONDITIONS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE VACUUM PUMP.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612431

    • 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

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630642
    • TSB Reference #02L08

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FIELD SERVICE ACTION 02L08 FOR MISSING IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION LABEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630642

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630653
    • TSB Reference #15605

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630653

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630026
    • TSB Reference #15504

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630026

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630354
    • TSB Reference #15373

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630354

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