Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 F-150 are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRABBING CONDITION FROM THE REAR DRUM BRAKES DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER EXTENDED HUMIDITY EXPOSURE. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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 Read More »
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. Read More »
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Read More »
ROUGH IDLE, MISS AND VARIOUS OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS ON VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE. THIS MAY BE RELATED TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING CAUSED BY FUEL QUALITY ISSUES. *TT Read More »
SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTOR PERFORMANCE, RESULTING FROM FUEL QUALITY. Read More »
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. Read More »
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLE THAN THAT IN ORIGINAL EQUIPPED ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. *TT Read More »
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT SOME 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER OR LARGER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLD THAN THE ONE IN THE ORIGINAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BI-FUEL (CNG/LPG) ALTERNATE FUEL ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT HARD / NO START, RUNS ROUGH OR MISSES AFTER STARTING, AND OR HESITATION ON ACCELERATION WHEN OPERATED IN THE BI-FUEL MODE. Read More »
SNOW PACKING OF THE AIR FILTER WHEN DRIVING IN SEVERE SNOW CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT LOSS OF POWER AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATING. *TT Read More »
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS INCLUDING LACKS POWER, HESITATES, HARD TO START, AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND PRODUCE POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0103, P0172 AND P0175. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK OR OIL WEEPAGE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AT THE RIGHT HAND REAR OR THE LEFT HAND FRONT OF THE ENGINE. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH IDLE AND/OR PCV SYSTEM ICING AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINE BUILT THORUGH 1/24/2000. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLE THAN THAT IN ORIGINAL EQUIPPED ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. **MR Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) P030X (CYLINDER #1 THROUGH #8 MISFIRE DETECTED) THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED USING PROPER DIAGNOSTICS. **MR Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L, OR 6.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A ROLLER FINGER FOLLOWER COMING OFF DURING ENGINE CRANKING IN COLD TEMPERATURES BELOW ZERO DEGREES F. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLE THAN THAT IN ORIGINAL EQUIPPED ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. *TT Read More »
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS GROSS LEAK) IF A CUSTOMER REFUELS THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A COOLANT LEAK AT THE WORM GEAR CLAMP LOCATED AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE METAL INTAKE COOLANT TUBE AND THE COIL RESULTING IN ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0304 AND / OR ROUGH IDLE. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A COOLANT LEAK AT THE WORM GEAR CLAMP LOCATED AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE METAL INTAKE COOLANT TUBE AND THE FLEXIBLE RUBBER COOLANT HOSE. *TT Read More »
For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both ... Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING OVERVIEW OF BI-FUEL CNG VEHICLE PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID), INPUTS AND OUTPUTS AS A DIAGNOSTIC AID FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. Read More »
DRIVEABILITY-IDLE-HIGH IDLE SPEEDS-THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE. *MJ Read More »
EMISSION RECALL FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILLER-VALVE WHICH COULD LEAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED WHICH CAN EXCEED EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *TT Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R700 TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH THE END OF THE 1998 MODEL YEAR MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT Read More »
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. *TT Read More »
SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT Read More »
EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) MAY ALSO FLASH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782. Read More »
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 Read More »
SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS Read More »
ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
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. Read More »
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOAN CONCERN. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOAN CONCERN. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AN AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER MAY EXHIBIT A COASTDOWN MOANING NOISE. *TT Read More »
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES BUILT WITH CENTER DISCONNECT FRONT AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHILE OPERATING IN 4X2 MODE. *TT Read More »
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN NOISE FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING IN 4X2 MODE AND GOES AWAY WHEN OPERATING IN 4X4 MODE. *TT Read More »
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 RANGE MODE. *TT Read More »
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A DRIVELINE VIBRATION AND / OR A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM THE EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL AREA MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. Read More »
ON 4X2 VEHICLES WITH 4R70W AND 139 INCH WHEELBASE, A VIBRATION FROM TRANSMISSION AND / OR A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM THE EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL MAY OCCUR. *TT Read More »
SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT Read More »
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 Read More »
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOME ACCESSORIES REMAINING POWERED UP WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, MULTIPLE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS WITH SHORT TO POWER OR LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE ... Read More »
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. Read More »
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »
SOME TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TRUCKS MAY ENCOUNTER A RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) CONDITION WHEN USING HAND HELD TWO-WAY RADIOS IN THE RANGE OF 47.18 MHZ. *TT Read More »
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Read More »
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT Read More »
INFORMATION REGARDING A NEW SERVICE PART THAT HAS BEEN RELEASED FOR THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT CIRCIUT WHICH WILL REDUCE THE COST OF REPAIR. *MJS Read More »
THIS ONLINE BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS WITH CRACKS IN THE DOOR SHEET METAL AT THE LOWER REAR OF THE WINDOW OPENING NEAR THE BELT MOLDING. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE LOCKING TAILGATES MAY EXHIBIT A TAILGATE LOCKING ITSELF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OVER ROUGH ROADS OR IS SLAMMED SHUT. *ET Read More »
DRIVEABILITY-IDLE-HIGH IDLE SPEEDS-THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE. *MJ Read More »
A CONDITION MAY EXIST, WHERE THROTTLE STICKING MAY OCCUR ON A FEW VEHICLES IN VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AFTER OPERATING AT STEADY SPEED OR EXTENDED IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. *TT Read More »
A CONDITION MAY EXIST, WHERE THROTTLE STICKING MAY OCCUR ON A FEW VEHICLES IN VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AFTE OPERATING AT STEADY SPEED OR EXTENDED IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. *TT Read More »
SOME TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS. *TT Read More »
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. Read More »
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 Read More »
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Read More »
VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY RETREIEVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0351 AND / OR P0357 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT Read More »
SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC Read More »
