1988 Ford F-250
63 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 1988 Ford F-250
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1988 F-250 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.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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TSB #951515
STEERING GEAR-REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX, STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEEERING GEAR. *SD Read More »
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TSB #95527
STEERING-POWER-HIGH EFFORTS IN LEFT TURNS- VEHICLES WITH BENDIX C300N OR C500N STEERING GEAR AND ZF POWER STEERING PUMP. *TW Read More »
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TSB #95327
STEERING - REVISED CAMBER SPECIFICATION. *TW Read More »
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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TSB #94258
REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEERING GEAR. *TW Read More »
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TSB #94258
REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEERING GEAR. *TW Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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TSB #95527
STEERING - POWER - LOSS OF ASSIST/MOMENTARY AND RANDOM STICK/BIND AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW Read More »
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TSB #95620
UNKNOWN Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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TSB #98158
FRONT END SHIMMY MAY OCCUR AT VARIOUS DRIVING SPEEDS AND IS USUALLY INDUCED WHEN HITTING BUMPS, SUCH AS LARGE POTHOLES OR ROUGH RAILROAD CROSSINGS. SHIMMY IS NOT ALWAYS VERIFIED DURING ROAD TEST. Read More »
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TSB #9597
UNKNOWN Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
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TSB #97218
SUSPENSION - NOISE FROM FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER - REVISED REAR SPRING HANGER INSULATOR PAD - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6000, 7000 OR 9000 LB AXLES BUILT THROUGH 10/1/97. *TW Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
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TSB #97310
NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *JD Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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TSB #985A29
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, IRREGULAR FRONT LINING WEAR, AND BRAKE PULL. *YC Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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TSB #985A38
FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC Read More »
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TSB #942411
BRAKES - CALIPERS - FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *TW Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
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TSB #962528
BRAKES - AIR COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN - VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE - ENGINE - 7.0L - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL - NOISE - RATTLE - AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED- VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #010198
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
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TSB #95310
NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB #9588
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW Read More »
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
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TSB #95524
THERE MAY BE A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE, COOLANT IN THE OIL AND ENGINE KNOCKING AND/OR HYDRAULIC LOCK ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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TSB #9748
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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TSB #9864
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
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TSB #BC2681950503
LACK OF POWER OR NO START CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO EXHAUST RESTRICTION CAUSED BY A PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND/OR MUFFLER. *TW Read More »
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TSB #BC4225
VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE A LACK OF POWER OR NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY A PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR MUFFLER. *TW Read More »
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TSB #95711
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *TW Read More »
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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TSB #BC3131950301
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW Read More »
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TSB #95620
UNKNOWN Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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TSB #95620
UNKNOWN Read More »
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TSB #95322
REVISED CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION. *TW Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Read More »
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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TSB #962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »
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TSB #96249
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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TSB #942321
MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
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TSB #9519
NOISE/VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING IN 4X2 MODE WITH HUBS LOCKED. *TW Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #98246
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 »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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TSB #95912
UNKNOWN Read More »
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TSB #95620
BATTERY COVERS FOR OUTBOARD FRAME-MOUNTED BATTERIES RATTLE OR CRACK. *TW Read More »
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TSB #95620
UNKNOWN Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »
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TSB #96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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TSB #96221
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW Read More »
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
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TSB #00189
CONCERNS WITH THE SIGNAL MIRROR REFLECTIVE SURFACE DETERIORATING OVER TIME, DEVELOPING DARK SPOTS DUE TO CHROME PLATING DELAMINATION. *JB Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
STRUCTURE
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TSB #9747
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #95323
TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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TSB #95410
LACK OF POWER - EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THROTTLE LINKAGE. *TW Read More »
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TSB #95213
NEW FORD HOLLAND ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE NEED FOR FREQUENT THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS. *TW Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
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TSB #985A12
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9848
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Read More »
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TSB #9848
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Read More »
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TSB #BC4225
UNKNOWN Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #97215
DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES FOR OUT-OF-WARRANTY VEHICLES TO BE USED AS A MASTER COPY - DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM ADISTRA. *TW Read More »
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