Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 F-350 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.
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 »
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
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE RAYBESTOS ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROLLER DOES NOT WORK, WORKS INCORRECTLY, WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, PULSES THE 4-WAY FLASHERS, AND / OR INTERFERS WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES OPERATION. Read More »
A GRABBING CONDITION AND / OR SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER RAINFALL AND / OR WHILE BRAKES ARE COLD. *TT Read More »
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
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 »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES MAY BIND AND NOT ALLOW THE REAR BRAKE SHOES TO RETURN FULLY TO THE ANCHOR PINS AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED. *YC Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. *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 »
LOSS OF POWER AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ALSO ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 128 AND 845 OR P0236 AND P0238 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
A HIGH NUMBER OF HIGH PRESSURE REXROTH PUMPS AND INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATORS (IPR) ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAKING, WHEN ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS A NEW GASKET OR SEAL ON EITHER THE PUMP OR IPR. 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 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 »
LOW RPM- 7.3L DIT ENGINE FAILS TO START- CODE 340 STORED IN MEMORY AND/OR ENGINE FAILS TO ACHIEVE RATED SPEED FOR 2-3 MINUTES AFTER EXTENDED COLD SOAK- F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 2/9/96 AND ALL ECONOLINES. 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 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 WITH 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLE THAN THAT IN ORIGINAL EQUIPPED ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH A 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS MAY BE PRESENT: ROUGH IDLE, STALLING, HESITATION/ STUMBLE, LOSS / LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. 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 »
EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE. VERIFY GLOW PLUG OPERATION BY PERFORMING GLOW PLUG SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK ON THE HARD START/NO START DIAGNOSTIC SHEET. *TT Read More »
EXPERIENCING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION ON 1997 CALIFORNIA F SERIES 7.3L DIESEL E40D VEHICLES AFTER A LONG DECEL WHEN USING M1 GEAR FOR ENGINE BRAKING. *YC Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT STALL CONDITION AFTER A LONG DECELERATION WHEN USING THE M1 OR M2 GEAR ON THE E40D OR WHEN USING A LOWER GEAR WITH THE M50D FOR ENGINE BRAKING. *TT Read More »
TRANSMISSION- E4OD- HARSH/DELAYED 2-3 UPSHIFTS- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL AND 49-STATE CALIBRATION- F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 2/3/97 AND ALL 1996 E-350. *JD Read More »
HEATER- LACK OF HEAT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE- COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE DOES NOT REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD Read More »
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - DTC P1450 - CHECK FOR MOLD FLASHING CAUSING A FLOW RESTRICTION IN THE 90 DEGREE ELBOW EVAP LINE COMING OUT OF THE CANNISTER ASSEMBLY AND GOING TO THE FUEL TANK . *TW Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
HARD STARTING- POSSIBLE PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER/MUFFLER (CCM)- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 11/29/93 EQUIPPED WITH 1994 EMISSION LEVEL FD1060 OR FD1460 DIESEL ENGINE. *JD Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW FUEL HOSE TO REPLACE THE HOSE USED IN THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL RETURN SYSTEM - THE CURRENT HOSE MAY SHOW SIGHN OF DETERIOATION OR CRACKS. *TW 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 »
VEHICLES BUILT WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BEARING A PREFIX OF F7 MUST BE OVERHAULED OR REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY AS NO FQR ASSEMBLIES ARE AVAILABLE. *TW Read More »
MANY MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS THAT ARE REPLACED/REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND RETURNED TO THE WPRC SHOW SIGNS OF IMPROPER/LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR MISDIAGNOSIS. *TW Read More »
SOME SUPER DUTY 7.3L E4OD AND 7.3L 4R100 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION CONCERNS, INCLUDING STALL ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND / OR A BUZZ NOISE ON ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »
SOME HEAVY DUTY AND SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION CONCERNS, INCLUDING STALL ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND / OR A BUZZ NOISE ON ENGAGEMENT. *TT 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 MOTOR HOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AFTER REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION CASE. *YC 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 »
1997 F SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRANSMISSIONS BEARING F7 PREFIXES DO NOT HAVE ASSEMBLIES AVAILABLE -REPAIR BY OVERHAUL OR USE NEW ASSEMBLY. *TW Read More »
SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD Read More »
SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E40D TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD 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 »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VIBRATION- DRIVELINE RESONANCE/VIBRATION BETWEEN 1400 AND 2000 RPM WITH CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGED DURING MEDIUM TO HEAVY THROTTLE CONDITIONS- VEHICLES WITH 7. Read More »
SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD 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 »
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 »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT 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 »
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 »
STARTER - STARTER DOES NOT ENGAGE AND/OR STARTER MAY CYCLE (ENGAGE-DISENGAGE-ENGAGE) WHILE CRANKING - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN FD ENGINE AND AN ALLISON MD3000 TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 8/1/96, *TW 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 »
REATTACHMENT OF HEATER HOSE FITTINGS FOR CONCERN OF NO HEAT, OVERHEAT, OR COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR DUE TO HEATER HOSES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AT THEIR QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS. *TT Read More »
REATTACHMENT OF HEATER HOSE FITTINGS FOR CONCERN OF NO HEAT, OVERHEAT, OR COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR DUE TO HEATER HOSES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AT THEIR QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS. *TT Read More »
REATTACHMENT OF HEATER HOSE FITTINGS FOR CONCERN OF NO HEAT, OVERHEAT, OR COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR DUE TO HEATER HOSES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AT THEIR QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS. *TT Read More »
REATTACHMENT OF HEATER HOSE FITTINGS FOR CONCERN OF NO HEAT, OVERHEAT, OR COOLANT LOSS MAY OCCUR DUE TO HEATER HOSES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AT THEIR QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS. *TT Read More »
INFORMATION REGARDING RANDOM HAIRLINE CRACKS, "STAR CRACKING" IN REAR SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITE (SMC) FENDERS - DUAL REAR VEHICLES OPERATING IN SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE BUCK, SURGE, OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING / HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »
SOME CALIFORNIA 7.3L ENGINE EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BUCK / SURGE / JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING) DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AT SPEEDS 40 MPH OR GREATER WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *TT Read More »
LACK OF POWER - ACCELERATOR CABLE DISLODGES FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL - VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/1/90 THROUGH 6/3/96. *TW 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 »
SOME VEHICLES MAY RETREIEVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0351 AND / OR P0357 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT Read More »
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED COMPONENTS ON ANY 7.3L DIT DIESEL VEHICLE, REQUIRES THAT THE REPLACED COMPONENT BE RETURNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE YEAR DIESEL ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR WARRANTY ... 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 »
AVAILABLITY OF THE SBDS "RED DISC" WITH IMPROVMENTS TO 7.3L/E40D 2-3 SHIFT QUALITY AND ENHANCED APCM FUNTIONING HAS BEEN DELAYED TO LATE FEBRUARY FORM THE ORIGINAL JANUARY 1997 DATE. *JD Read More »
SERVICE MANUAL- POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSIONS DIAGNOSIS (PC/ED) ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS II (OBD II)- COVER PAGE REPLACEMENT TO INCLUDE 1997 VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE. *JD Read More »
